Episodes (Page 2)
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Barry Katz draws on four decades representing legends like Dave Chappelle, Wanda Sykes, and Bill Burr to answer real industry questions
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Andrew Santino traces his path from Punk'd with Ashton Kutcher to establishing himself as a stand-up comedian and actor
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Dustin Ybarra discusses his journey from Stand Up for Diversity discovery to roles in We Bought a Zoo, 21 & Over, and Ghosts
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Craig Shoemaker discusses his unforgettable 'Love Master' character that grew from awkward teenage years and became a crowd favorite
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Danny Robinson shares his path from mail room to talent agent, starting at Ashley Famous and landing a desk at ICM's Rock and Roll Department
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Barry Katz provides practical advice on writing, originality, and comedy careers at every stage, drawing lessons from Dave Chappelle, Jim Jefferies, and George Carlin
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Ed Bassmaster shares his journey from AT&T retail to becoming a viral YouTube pioneer with iconic characters like Always Teste and Skippy
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Michael Madsen shares behind-the-scenes stories from Reservoir Dogs, including almost missing his iconic Mr. Blonde role and working with Quentin Tarantino
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Peter Engel shares wild stories from his career spanning SNL to creating iconic shows like Saved by the Bell, California Dreams, and City Guys
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Cris Italia discusses building The Stand comedy club and shaping careers of Pete Davidson, Andrew Schulz, and Nikki Glaser
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Barry Katz emphasizes originality, adaptability, and resilience when evaluating projects, citing George Carlin and Dave Chappelle as examples of evolution
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Barry Katz breaks down what separates good comedians from unforgettable ones: having a distinct, instantly recognizable voice
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Adam Ray opens up about being an overweight kid with the nickname 'Quick Fat' and discovering the power of impressions and laughter
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Chris Myers shares behind-the-mic pressure from covering Super Bowls, World Series, and Olympics, including freezing on-air during the Super Bowl
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Gil Junger discusses mental blocks that actors and artists face and shares stories about Heath Ledger's and Julia Stiles' auditions
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Comedy talent manager Barry Katz answers questions about turning careers around, favorite SNL sketches, and traits of unsuccessful comedians
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Paul Rodriguez shares his rise from Compton doorman at Comedy Store to Latin Kings of Comedy success and film career
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Marty Callner shares his rise from local news director in Ohio to directing major comedy specials for Robin Williams, Chris Rock, George Carlin, and Jerry Seinfeld
In Memoriam
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Cheryl Bayer discusses her career as a network executive orchestrating the success of major shows including Baywatch, Sex and the City, and Family Guy
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Barry Katz addresses audience questions about what makes a good stand-up comedy premise and the fundamentals of strong comedy writing