# HOW TO: WIN 50/50 COMEDY (w/ Myles Hodder)

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Podcast: [The 50/50 Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-50-50-podcast-7299121)
Published: 2026-05-12T14:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://the-5050-podcast.castos.com/episodes/how-to-w-myles-hodder
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## Resource

This week, we sit down with 50/50 FESTIVAL WINNER Myles Hodder! We dive into his upbringing in Newfoundland — “straight off the rock” — to becoming an award-winning comedy director. A Second City-trained performer who originally started as an actor, Myles breaks down how a small addition to his commercial directing reel unexpectedly became the project that won him 50/50 Comedy, and why simplicity almost always wins in comedy. We also get into the mechanics of directing funny material — from balancing improv with preparation on set to the importance of timing, rhythm, and why some of the best comedy lives in close-ups. Plus, Myles shares his approach to navigating the wave of industry meetings that followed the festival, including how to take the pressure off generals and build long lasting relationships. MYLES WEBSITE THREE COLORS SCREENING: BUY YOUR TIX NOW! SUBMIT TO 50/50 HORROR FEST RACHEL - John Early/Kate Berlant/Andrew DeYoung

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