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The D'Ascenzo ZoneInsider Secrets From a Seinfeld & Everybody Loves Raymond Writer: Rejection, Risk & Comedy Gold!Prolific TV writer Steve Skrovan breaks down his experience from doing standup at open mic nights to Emmy Wins and working on some of the world's most famous and beloved shows like Seinfeld, Everybody Loves Raymond and more.In this conversation we discuss: • Television Writing and Production • Writing on Seinfeld• Handling Rejection • Adapting "Everybody Loves Raymond" for different cultures• How real life experiences became iconic episodes• The difference between an acting problem and a writing problem• The Evolution of Comedy & Television...
2025-11-171h 07
Don't Be Alone with Jay KogenWriter/Comic/Activist Steve Skrovan Explores How Jay Isn’t Making Life Better For AnyoneWriter/Activist Steve Skovan talks about his work with Ralph Nader, his substack “Bits and Pieces”, his dad being a comic inspiration, the trouble with politics, Public Citizen a progressive consumer rights group, starting as a stand-up, and how a football coach changed his life without molesting him.Bio: Steve Skrovan has worked as a stand-up comedian, actor, and TV comedy writer since the early eighties. He has written for many shows, most notably, Seinfeld, Hot in Cleveland, Til Death, Wendell and Vinnie, School of Rock, and the entire nine-year run of Everybody Loves Raymond, a show which he has al...
2025-07-0847 min
This Week In PalestineTWIP-250316 Why the Palestinian will never give up?TWIP-250316 Why the Palestinian will never give up?Today's episode of the Ralph Nader Radio Hour features host Steve Skrovan and co-host David Feldman. They welcome intrepid investigative reporter Jeremy Scahill from Drop Site News, who shares his insights into the genocide in Gaza and explores why the Palestinians will never give up. They also discuss many more issues. Let's listen to their discussion.
2025-03-1659 min
Ralph Nader Radio HourFires In LA, Foreboding In DCIn the immediate aftermath of the mammoth fires in Los Angeles, Ralph welcomes Douglas Heller, Director of Insurance at Consumer Federation of America to fill us in on what to expect from the industry and how to get the most out of your fire insurance claims. Then, our resident constitutional scholar, Bruce Fein, returns to present a list of constitutional crises to expect upon the second coming of Donald Trump.Douglas Heller is a nationally-recognized insurance expert and Director of Insurance at Consumer Federation of America. In addition to conducting research for and providing expertise...
2025-01-181h 37
This Podcast is Making Me Thirsty (The Seinfeld Podcast)Seinfeld Interview with Steve Skrovan | Seinfeld Writer | 180Seinfeld Podcast Interview With Steve Skrovan. Steve wrote on "Seinfeld" for all of Season 4 and is credited with co-writing "The Movie."
Steve Skrovan has worked as a stand-up comedian, actor, and TV comedy writer since the early eighties. He has written for many shows, including "Hot in Cleveland," "Til Death," and the entire nine-year run of "Everybody Loves Raymond."
He is also co-director/writer/producer of An Unreasonable Man a documentary about the career of Ralph Nader.
This Podcast Is Making Me Thirsty is a podcast dedicated to Seinfeld, the last, great sitcom of our time. We...
2024-10-1557 min
Coop's Comedy Corner with Steve CooperEpisode 2 | Steve Skrovan (TV Writer, Comedian)
Skrovan began his career as a stand-up comic. In 1988, he hosted a short-lived talk show on MTV called Mouth to Mouth. The following year, he became the original host of Totally Hidden Video, which aired on FOX from 1989 to 1992. Starting in 1991, he hosted the first two seasons of the game show That's My Dog on what was then The Family Channel.
Skrovan co-wrote the 1993 Seinfeld episode "The Movie" and went on to write for the CBS sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond during its entire nine-year run, from 1996 to 2005.
In 2005, he produced the TV special...
2024-10-011h 04
Storybeat with Steve CudenSteve Skrovan, Standup Comedian-Actor-TV Comedy Writer-Episode #313Steve Skrovan has worked as a stand-up comedian, actor, and TV comedy writer since the early eighties. He’s written for many shows, most notably, Seinfeld, Hot in Cleveland, Til Death, Wendell and Vinnie, School of Rock, and the entire nine-year run of Everybody Loves Raymond, a show which he has also adapted internationally in Russia, Israel, and India. He currently writes a Substack blog called Bits & Pieces, an anthology of humorous stories and essays. Steve is also the co-director, writer and producer of An Unreasonable Man a documentary about the career of legendary consumer advo...
2024-09-171h 21
David Feldman ShowThe Writers Strike Explained, Episode 1463Emmy Award Winning Comedy Writer Steve Skrovan explains why Hollywood writers are striking. Steve also co-hosts The Ralph Nader Radio Hour with David. Also David explains why guns are a bad idea. Chapters: 00:00 David does The News 00:37 All Humans Snap 19:02 Steve Skrovan DONATE DAVID’S NEWSLETTER: FOR MORE DAVID VISIT HIS WEBSITE: https://davidfeldmanshow.com
2023-05-1251 min
Love at First Laff - The Green Room Edition Hosted by Grace FragaSTEVE SKROVAN from EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND on LOVE AT FIRST LAFF-THE GREEN ROOM EDITIONThe hilarious & brilliant Steve Skrovan is my guest & he spills the tea about producing EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND in Israel, Russia & India.
2022-10-101h 06
The Barone ZoneDon't Mention the Barone Zone / 1.18 Recovering Pessimist (w/ ELR's Steve Skrovan)Everybody Loves Raymond writer/producer Steve Skrovan graciously talks to the Barone Boys about his time on the show and the story behind “Recovering Pessimist,” as well as some stories about the writing process, working with Larry David on Seinfeld, and having athletes as guest stars. Wow!
After that, the friends try to remain accessible to any new listeners by doing a thoroughly normal scene by scene breakdown of Season 1, Episode 18. Along the way, they feel sorry for Robert, feel sorry for Ray, and most of all, feel sorry for that poor girl trying to practice her dog...
2022-08-311h 29Love at First Laff - The Green Room Edition Hosted by Grace FragaSTEVE SKROVAN from EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND on LOVE AT FIRST LAFF - THE GREEN ROOM EDITIONThe brilliant & hilarious Steve Skrovan (Everybody Loves Raymond, Seinfeld) talks about the writer’s room and pitching sitcoms.
2022-07-251h 00Love at First Laff - The Green Room Edition Hosted by Grace FragaSTEVE SKROVAN from EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND on LOVE AT FIRST LAFF - THE GREEN ROOM EDITIONSteve Skrovan is back by popular demand! His mad creds include Everybody Loves Raymond Seinfeld and many more. He's hilarious, a generous artist & fun. #comedywriter #brilliantwriter
2021-06-281h 14Love at First Laff - The Green Room Edition Hosted by Grace FragaSTEVE SKROVAN from EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND on LOVE AT FIRST LAFF - THE GREEN ROOM EDITIONThe hilarious & brilliant Steve Skrovan (Everybody Loves Raymond) and moi have some more fun on this Part 2 of his Sheltered in Place FB posts. A must watch! #comedy #comedywriters #brilliant #sitcom
2021-05-171h 05Love at First Laff - The Green Room Edition Hosted by Grace FragaSTEVE SKROVAN from EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND on LOVE AT FIRST LAFF - THE GREEN ROOM EDITIONThe hilarious & brilliant Steve Skrovan is back for more "Sheltered in place" funsies! 🙂 Join the fun & interact with us! #comedy #comedians #shelteredinplace #comedypodcast #funny #thestateofgrace
2021-03-221h 02Love at First Laff - The Green Room Edition Hosted by Grace FragaSTEVE SKROVAN from EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND on LOVE AT FIRST LAFF - THE GREEN ROOM EDITIONMy brilliant guest Steve Skrovan (Everybody Loves Raymond, Seinfeld) answers some deep questions on topics from Trump to Poop.
These are some of the topics of his hilarious “Sheltered in Place" Facebook series.
2021-02-181h 07
Gary Has IssuesWhat's so funny about Covid?Sit-com writer and radio host Steve Skrovan joins us to talk about the new world of sit-coms and of course "he who will not be named".
2020-09-1129 min
For What It's Worth!RS Steve SkrovanWhat started out as a Small Pods episode, turned out to be a full length episode! Steve Skrovan discusses writing on Everybody Loves Raymond and the early stand up days of New York... Also, who's the most famous person you've pee'd next to?
2019-12-011h 03
Ralph Nader Radio Hour13 Articles of Impeachment of Donald Trump - Count One: Solicitation of BriberyWelcome to this special edition of the Ralph Nader Radio Hour. I’m Steve Skrovan. In this series, Ralph and Constitutional scholar, Bruce Fein, will lay out the articles of impeachment of President Donald J. Trump. Count One: Solicitation of Bribery Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
2019-11-1915 min
TMIComedian David FeldmanAward winning Comedy writer David Feldman talks about the Trump era, Republican talk radio, healthcare and the NRA's arms race Host of The David Feldman Show Podcast and also co-host of The Ralph Nader Radio Hour with Ralph Nader and Steve Skrovan. Distributed via The Pacifica Radio Network.
2018-02-2549 min
Outstanding AuthorsSteve Skrovan: Outstanding Director
Film:
An Unreasonable Man
Visit the film's website (which includes ordering information for the DVD)
Radio Show/Podcast:
"The Ralph Nader Radio Hour"
Visit the show's website (which includes every episode for listening or download).
The show is also available in iTunes.
Director:
Steve Skrovan has worked as stand-up comic and as a writer for Everybody Loves Raymond. His 2007 film, An Unreasonable Man, is a documentary about the life and legacy of Ralph Nader, and Ste...
2016-01-2700 min
CooperTalkSteve Skrovan - Episode 439Steve Cooper talks to Writer/Director Steve Skrovan. Steve has won two Emmys for Everybody Loves Raymond where he served as executive producer and writer. He has also held the same position for the show Hot In Cleveland, Til' Death and many others. He was a staff writer on Seinfeld and co-wrote and directed the documentary An Unreasonable Man which is about Ralph Nader and also directed the feature Fred & Vinnie. He got his start in comedy where he made many TV appearances in the early 90's. In the last few years he has developed Everybody Loves Raymond in Russia, Is...
2015-11-101h 00
Seincast: A Seinfeld PodcastSeincast 068 - The Sniffing Accountant"Here's to feeling good all the time."
Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Sniffing Accountant", the fourth episode of season five, as well as...Larry David on SNL (and his daughter's Instagram), which of Kramer's beer guzzling takes was better, and not one...not two...but three double-dippers! Note: this was one of our late-night records, so we're a bit more loopy than usual.
Links from this week's show:
Gallery1988's "An Art Show About Nothing" (where you can also buy prints)
Latest trailer for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"...I mean, have you seen this?!
Larry Da...
2015-10-221h 26
Seincast: Complete EditionSeincast 068 - The Sniffing Accountant"Here's to feeling good all the time." Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Sniffing Accountant", the fourth episode of season five, as well as...Larry David on SNL (and his daughter's Instagram), which of Kramer's beer guzzling takes was better, and not one...not two...but three double-dippers! Note: this was one of our late-night records, so we're a bit more loopy than usual. Links from this week's show: Gallery1988's "An Art Show About Nothing" (where you can also buy prints) Latest trailer for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"...I mean, have you seen this...
2015-10-221h 26
Fred StollerJOHN KAPELOS/ ANGELO TSAROUCHAS/ STEVE SKROVANJohn Kapelos has an amazing career appearing in so many film and shows (The Breakfast Club, Justified, Tootsie, Internal Affairs, Seinfeld) and has amazing stories how he got the gig as the janitor in The Breakfast Club, auditions, John Candy, what stars were jerk to him, and who were cool.
Angelo Tsarouchas talks about working on a swingers cruise. Angelo also co-starred in my movie Fred & Vinnie.
Steve Skrovan produced and wrote for Everybody Loves Raymond all nine season and knows what producers look for in auditions, and gives great tips. He also directed Fred & Vinnie.
Check out...
2015-07-2400 minCooperTalkSeason 4 Seinfeld Writers - Episode 304Steve Cooper talks with Steve Skrovan, Bill Masters and Jon Hayman. The three wrote for Seinfeld in season 4 under the title Program Consultants. Their job was to tell stories and pitch ideas for scripts. Season 4 was one of Seinfeld's best and included episodes such as The Contest, The Virgin, The Bubble Boy, The Junior Mint, The Smelly Car and The Movie which the three of them co-wrote. All had successful stand-up careers and have amassed an amazing amount of writing credits between them including shows such as Everybody Loves Raymond, Hot in Cleveland, The Chris Rock Show, Murphy Brown and C...
2014-10-171h 00
Laugh it Off with Craig ShoemakerSteve Skrovan & Mindfulness - 05/29/13Craig figures out the toiles, emptying rat traps, learning to be an estimator, George Washington rides a mule, participation trophies, Craig's a pussy, man hands, Sensitivity google, poking women, Cleaning Mule balls, kid Craig drinks a highball, Lifespring, conversation between Craig's mom and dad, STEVERRR calls in, sex final, wax museum, tobacco whistleblower, support the troops mindfully, iliana's happy asshole, scrotum maturity, a couple lives in separate houses, Women are just problems, Sarah getting married, Athletic comedians, embarrassing your kids, Sarah impersonation, political spoilers.
2013-05-2900 min
The Seinfeldian Podcast#011: A Writers Roundtable, Part Two!I pick up where we left off last week and get more juice from the think tank* from Season Four.
*Bill Masters, Jon Hayman, and Steve Skrovan.
2013-03-2000 minThe Seinfeldian Podcast#010: A Writers Roundtable, Part One!I eat, drink, and get Larry (sort of) with the guys* responsible for Season Four. *Jon Hayman, Bill Masters, and Steve Skrovan.
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2013-03-1300 min
The Matthew Aaron ShowMike Royce | Matthew Aaron Show (4/24/12)Two-time Emmy Winning Writer/Producer Mike Royce (Everybody Loves Raymond, Men of a Certain Age...) drops by Detroit Coney Dog LA this Tuesday afternoon (4/24) starting at 4:00PM PT.
Mike will be dropping by to discuss what he's been up to since he was last on the show and his new Fox comedy pilot Little Brother (with Shawn Levy & John Stamos). He will also be talking Stand Up For Main Street, a comedy benefit on behalf of Public Citizen featuring fellow writer/performers Ray Romano, Dana Gould, Marc Maron, Rick Overton, Steve Skrovan & others at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills on S...
2012-04-251h 00
Comedy And Everything Else...episode #170 Steve SkrovanSteve Skrovan, writer for Seinfeld and Everybody Loves Raymond explains how the world works! Plus Steve tells us all about what it is like working with Larry David & Jerry Seinfeld, and what its like to finance and direct a documentary film about my favorite American Ralph Nader. Steve is producking a benefit stand up show for "Public Citizen" sunday april 29th with Ray Romano, Dana Gould, Marc Maron and more.
2012-04-241h 30
The Matthew Aaron ShowSteve Skrovan | Matthew Aaron Show (4/23/12)Two-time Emmy winning Writer/Producer Steve Skrovan (Everybody Loves Raymond, Hot in Cleveland...) stops byDetroit Coney Dog LA for The Matthew Aaron Show live this Monday (4/23) afternoon starting at 4:00pm PT.
Steve will be discussing his career as well as his upcoming charity gig “Stand Up For Main Street,” a comedy benefit on behalf of Public Citizen featuring fellow writer/performers Ray Romano, Dana Gould, Marc Maron, Rick Overton & others at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills on Sunday, April 29.
Show starts at 4:00pm PT (6:00pm CT / 7:00pm ET). Come by Detroit Coney Dog LA and see us if you're in the...
2012-04-241h 38
Writers Strike ChroniclesWSC Show #88 - Interviews with Patti Carr, Steve Skrovan, and Alan KatzMore info at http://StrikeChronicles.com • Contact: wgastrike2007@gmail.com<div class="feedflare">
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2008-02-0521 min