Kira MagCalen is a stand-up comedian and graphic artist currently working on her own webcomic. Reaching back into the early days of her comedy career, she spills about a terrible show when she was forced to perform in front of a bunch of empty chairs. Hear Kira’s take: it’s much worse to be ‘gasped’ than ‘booed’. Kira and Art of Bombing Podcast Host Dan Bublitz Jr talk about how audiences feel when they’re hijacked by a comedy show, how to bring jokes out beyond clever ideas, how you challenge yourself to grow, and how in comedy we can bring joy, but we can’t preach. Sponsored by https://www.puxhub.com/: Hey bomb squad if you're a comedian or podcaster looking for an affordable website solution with a modern look then we recommend PuxHub! With a PuxHub website, you can set up your new website in minutes with easy-to-use prebuilt templates. PuxHub websites are customizable and easily integrated with IG, TikTok, and Twitter platforms. The best part, PuxHub plans are only $5 per month! We use PuxHub for our website, and we think you should too and that's why we've partnered with PuxHub to offer listeners a free 60-trial! Head over to PuxHub.com to subscribe and use promo code "AOBPOD" at check out for your 60-day free trial and then pay only $5 per month after that. Take your career to the next level with your own PuxHub website today! The Gig Diary: https://www.amazon.com/Gig-Diary-Record-Musicians-Audiences/dp/B0C9S8P639 Kira MagCalen Kira MagCalen is an illustrator, artist, and author from Denver Colorado. She's known for her playful style and Honest Monsters, a series that explores socioemotional problems through art. https://www.kickeybean.com/ Art of Bombing: "Nobody Had a Podcast Called The Art of Bombing" Theme by John Hult Bumpers provided by Joe Nicola Music Website: https://www.artofbombingpod.com/ Merch: https://art-of-bombing-pod.creator-spring.com/ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aobpod FB: https://www.facebook.com/artobpodcast/ Twitter: @artofbombingpod Instagram: @artofbombingpod Twitch: @artofbombingpod YouTube: Art of Bombing Podcast Dan Bublitz Jr: http://www.danbublitz.com/ Josh Shirley: http://www.joshshirleycomedy.com