Shows
The Seeso Seeshow#81 Behind The Scenes of HarmonQuestGo behind the scenes of HarmonQuest Season 2 with Dan Harmon, Spencer Crittenden, Erin McGathy, and Jeff Davis. Season 2 of HarmonQuest premieres July 27 on Seeso.
2017-05-2417 min
The Seeso Seeshow#80 90s Improv, Early UCB, and "Less Is More" with Michael DelanyMichael Delaney has been a member of the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater since it's inception in 1998.
2017-05-1729 minThe Seeso Seeshow#79 Wayne Federman's Comedy School: Johnny Carson, Part 2Part 2 of comedian Wayne Federman's crash course in Johnny Carson.
2017-05-1032 minThe Seeso Seeshow#78 Wayne Federman's Comedy School: Johnny Carson, Part 1Part 1 of our conversation with comedian Wayne Federman about Johnny Carson, in preperation for Seeso's upcoming original series, "There's Johhny."
2017-05-0325 minThe Seeso Seeshow#77 Appealing to the Mainstream with Brent WeinbachBrent Weinbach is weird. In his new Seeso special, "Appealing to the Mainstream," Brent attempts to adjust his quirky personality so that he can fit in with the world around him, which would be valuable to his career as a comedian and entertainer.
2017-04-2623 minThe Seeso Seeshow#76 Comedy At War with Jordan BradyDirector Jordan Brady talks with Andrew about the creative process and the making of his new film, “I Am Battle Comic” — a comedy documentary about performing stand-up for U.S. Troops stationed in Afghanistan, Kuwait and Iraq.
2017-04-1939 minThe Seeso Seeshow#75 Trying To Bring "The IT Crowd" To AmericaMore than just a story of trying to remake "The IT Crowd", today’s episode asks the question, is there a difference between American and British audiences?
2017-04-1220 min
The Seeso Seeshow#74 Comedy With Your Friends with Big Jay OakersonLet go of pretension and leave your ego at the door as Big Jay Oakerson leads a pack of comics in a completely improvised show based on their lives and interactions with the crowd.
2017-04-0524 minThe Seeso Seeshow#73 Pizza Mind with Sasheer ZamataSasheer Zamata’s first stand-up special debuts March 30th. Hear how it came to be.
2017-03-2717 minThe Seeso Seeshow#72 Shink Commentary with Tim Baltz and Mary HollandTim Baltz and Mary Holland share stories about the making of Shrink, plus share commentary on the first episode, available on Seeso.com now.
2017-03-201h 00The Seeso Seeshow#71 The Secret of ASSSSCAT with Horatio Sanz (Bonus Episode)From SXSW, Horatio Sanz shares the secret of ASSSSCAT, the Upright Citizens Brigades longest running improv show.
2017-03-1604 minThe Seeso Seeshow#70 The Differences And Similarities Of Musicians And Comedians with Henry PhillipsHenry Phillips is a comedian first, but he’s made a career and turning moments in his life into things other than jokes… things like songs, movies, YouTube shows, and more.
2017-03-1328 minThe Seeso Seeshow#69 Calling It What It Is with Laurie KilmartinLaurie Kilmartin (Conan, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson) live tweeted her father's final days in hospice in 2015 and crafted it into a ground-breaking comedy special. Thousands joined in celebrating Laurie's dark humor including friends Conan O'Brien, Patton Oswalt and Andy Kindler.
Watch Laurie Kilmartin's new stand-up special "45 Jokes About My Dead Dad" only on Seeso.com
2017-03-0620 minThe Seeso Seeshow#69 Modern Vaudeville with Ian AmbramsonLast year, Ian Abramson launched an absurdly great stand up show and web series, “7 Minutes in Purgatory,” that helped raise Ian’s notoriety. But this wasn’t his first unique take on comedy, and certainly won’t be his last.
2017-02-2726 minThe Seeso Seeshow#67 My Brother, My Brother and Me with The McElroy BrothersThis week, Justin, Travis, and Griffin McElroy join Andrew Steven to talk about how they turned their podcast, My Brother, My Brother and Me, into a TV show. Plus they give all sorts of great advice that you should definitely follow no matter what.
Don't miss the premiere of My Brother, My Brother and Me on Seeso, February 23.
2017-02-2025 minThe Seeso Seeshow#66 Fancy Boy with Stuart Daulman, Greg Larsen, Jonathan Schuster, and Henry StoneFancy Boy is an Australian sketch comedy show described as “an itch that starts out small but quickly becomes a weeping sore and soon there’s not enough anti-fungal cream to go around”… so, you know… I think that pretty much sums it up.
2017-02-1320 minThe Seeso Seeshow#65 An Introduction To BlackadderIf you've never seen Blackadder, you're missing out.
2017-02-0620 minThe Seeso Seeshow#64 The HaroldThis week we take a look at the Harold — the longorm improv structure developed by Del Close and made popular by the iO and UCB theaters.
2017-01-3044 minThe Seeso Seeshow#30 The Seeso Seeshow - Live From The Hollywood Improv (Rebroadcast)Recorded Live at The Hollywood Improv, we gathered some of our favorite comedians, improvisers, and performers... this is what happened. Featuring: John Roy, Liquid Feet, Outside Dog, Sam Jay, Sean Conroy, and Zach Sherwin, hosted by Andrew Steven.
2017-01-231h 19The Seeso Seeshow#63 Finding Your Voice with Irene TuIn July of 2016, KQED featured Irene Tu as on of their 20 Women To Watch — a list celebrating “20 local women artists, creatives and makers who are pushing boundaries…” In their interview, Irene said, “I think I am still trying to find my voice in comedy. I think I’m getting closer but I still don’t know exactly what it is yet…”
2017-01-1622 minThe Seeso Seeshow#62 Nut Based Candy with Ryan Gaul and Drew TarverRyan Gaul and Drew Tarver join Andrew to talk about candy, their comedy upbringing, and Bajillion Dollar Propertie$
2017-01-0933 minThe Seeso Seeshow#61 Gentlemen Lobsters Commentary with Kevin Burrows, Matt Mider, and Sean ConroyCo-Creators of Gentlemen Lobsters, Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider, and head writer, Sean Conroy are back to talk about the show’s origin, plus we watch the first episode of Season 2 together — it’s like a DVD commentary, except it not a DVD, and the show is streaming, and we all have to hit the play button at the same time to sync up… Ok so it’s not quite like a DVD commentary, but its worth it!
2017-01-0230 minThe Seeso Seeshow#60 Through Lines with Ian HarvieIan Harvie is more than a comedian, an actor, or a writer… he’s someone who attempts to find value and meaning in everything. And it’s this characteristic that’s a driving force in all that he does.
Ian’s first stand up special, “May The Best Cock Win” is on Seeso December 29th.
2016-12-2638 minThe Seeso Seeshow#59 The Road To Good Guy with Nick Thune (Bonus Episode)From support groups to road trips, Nick Thune fills us in on everything that went in to making his new stand up special, "Good Guy."
2016-12-2217 minThe Seeso Seeshow#58 Behind The Scenes of Andy Richter's Home For The HolidaysAndy Richter and the cast of "Andy Richter's Home For The Holidays" share their holiday traditions and go behind the scenes while making their holiday special.
"Andy Richter's Home For The Holidays" streams only on Seeso starting December 20th.
Happy Holidays!
2016-12-1929 minThe Seeso Seeshow#57 Make Your Own Kind Of Music with Jessica McKennaJessica McKenna and Andrew have something in common, they both grew up in Richard Nixon’s hometown of Yorba Linda, CA. This is where their stories diverge. Jessica went on to form the musical sketch duo, The Zach and The Jess with Zach Reino, starred on FOX’s “Party Over Here” alongside Nicole Byer and Alison Rich, and performs regularly on Eliza Skinner’s comedy rap battle show, “Turnt Up!” (which may or may not be streaming on “The Comedy Show Show” on Seeso)… meanwhile, Andrew hosts a podcast.
2016-12-1229 min
Gatekeeper with Jamie Flam#35 Beth Appel, Andrew Steven, and Troy ConradBeth Appel (UCB LA), Troy Conrad (Set List), Andrew Steven (The Seeso Seeshow, Gatekeeper), and Jamie discuss the ins and outs of booking a venue, working hard and fighting entitlement, and differences and similarities of clubs, rooms, and theaters. Plus: Seeso!
2016-12-0846 min
Gatekeeper with Jamie Flam#35 Beth Appel, Andrew Steven, and Troy ConradBeth Appel (UCB LA), Troy Conrad (Set List), Andrew Steven (The Seeso Seeshow, Gatekeeper), and Jamie discuss the ins and outs of booking a venue, working hard and fighting entitlement, and differences and similarities of clubs, rooms, and theaters.
2016-12-0846 minThe Seeso Seeshow#56 A Fortunate Mistake with Joey CoCo DiazJoey Coco Diaz was born in Havana, Cuba, raised in North Bergen, New Jersey, and his path to stand up is unlike any I’ve ever heard.
Joey’s special, “Socially Unacceptable” is available December 8th only on Seeso.com.
2016-12-0520 min
The Seeso Seeshow#55 Finding Your Comedy with Brooks WheelanComedian Brooks Wheelan chronicles his journey from biomedical engineering to stand up to Saturday Night Live...
2016-11-2830 minThe Seeso Seeshow#06 The Legendary Roots Crew (Rebroadcast)"There are a lot of talented musicians out there, but few end up on TV every night. So how did The Roots end up as the house band for The Tonight Show? Hint: it involves more acrobatics than you might think.
Music:
Kanye West - “Jesus Walks”
The Roots - “How I Got Over”
The Roots - “Represent”
The Roots - “Radio Daze”
The Roots - “Walk Alone”
The Tonight Show Staring Jimmy Fallon Theme"
2016-11-2108 minThe Seeso Seeshow#54 Comedy Nerd, Dan LevyDan Levy shares the joke that inspired him to become a comedian and how it led him to where he is today. His new stand up special, "Lion" streams on Seeso November 17th.
Music:
DJ Premier - “Change”
DJ Premier - “Doomp Doomp Doomp”
2016-11-1409 minThe Seeso Seeshow#54 Comedy Nerd, Dan LevyPerformer, writer, and comedy nerd, Dan Levy shares the joke that inspired him to become a comedian and how it led him to where he is today.
Dan's new special, "Lion" streams on Seeso November 17th.
Music:
DJ Premier - “Change”
DJ Premier - “Doomp Doomp Doomp”
2016-11-1409 minThe Seeso Seeshow#53 Dan Levy Stand Up (Bonus Episode)Dan Levy's new special, "Lion" premiers on Seeso November 17th, plus we have an interview with him on Monday's episode. Enjoy this bonus stand up set from Dan and be sure to tune in next week on the podcast and on Seeso.
2016-11-1017 min
The Seeso Seeshow#52 Live From The White House, It's Saturday Night...This election season, Saturday Night Live has treated us with Kate McKinnon’s Hillary Clinton and Alec Baldwin’s Trump. And since 1975, SNL has given us their versions of Presidents and politicians, some more believable than others, and some more beloved. Today we’ll be looking at a few of our favorites.
2016-11-0714 minThe Seeso Seeshow#51 Comedy Roundtable: Artistic Direction and Booking with Beth Appel, Jamie Flam, and Troy ConradWhat goes in to being a live comedy gatekeeper? Hear from Beth Appel (UCB LA), Jamie Flam (Hollywood Improv), and Troy Conrad (Set List), together in one room talking about what goes in to booking a venue, producing a show, are more.
2016-10-3143 minThe Seeso Seeshow#50 One Year Old + Janeane Garofalo (Bonus Episode)The Seeso Seeshow turns 1 today, thanks for listening this past year! (Plus an exclusive performace from Janeane Garofalo)
2016-10-2611 minThe Seeso Seeshow#49 Politics and Comedy with Jena FriedmanPolitics and comedy seem to intersect a lot. This week, hear from Jena Friedmand, whose new special, “American Cunt” is currently streaming on Seeso. Plus, Scot Porch shares story of comedy and politics of a different kind.
Music:
Koloto - “Fox Tales”
Melodium - “Saturday Morning”
Podington Bear - “Happiness Is”
Podington Bear - “Origami”
2016-10-2423 min
The Seeso Seeshow#48 Behind The Scenes of Bajillion Dollar Propertie$Before there was a season 2 there was a season 1, and before there was a season 1... there was an idea. Go behind the scenes with the cast and crew to learn how Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ came to be.
2016-10-1719 minThe Seeso Seeshow#47 Parks and RecreationWhat influenced Michael Schur and Greg Daniels to create Parks and Recreation?
Be sure to check out:
- How To Do Everything: Episode 27: Big Flags, TV Shows, and Screws - http://howtodoeverything.org/post/10237430212/how-to-acquire-and-enjoy-a-gigantic-american
- Bullseye with Jesse Thorn: Live in L.A. with Dan Harmon and Rob Corddry - http://www.maximumfun.org/bullseye/bullseye-jesse-thorn-live-dan-harmon-and-rob-corddry
- The West Wing Weekly - http://thewestwingweekly.com/
- I’m Too Effing High - http://imtooeffinghigh.com/
Music:
W.G. Snuffy Walden - “The West Wing Theme”
This Will Destroy You - “The Mighty Rio Grande”
2016-10-1021 min
The Seeso Seeshow#46 Comedian's ComedianDoug Stanhope is a comedian’s comedian, which usually means other comedians think they’re funny, but more mainstream audiences just might not get “it.” But comedians aren’t the only people who find Doug Stanhope entertaining...
Music:
Mishka Shubaly - "Dont Cut Yr Hair"
Nathaniel and The Night Sweats - "S.O.B"
2016-10-0309 minThe Seeso Seeshow#45 'Me Too' with Utkarsh AmbudkarFreestyle Love Supreme and The Mindy Project's Utkarsh Ambudkar gets introspective with Andrew about each of their journeys, upbringings, and more.
Music:
Eminem - "Lose Yourself"
Flim - "Linker2"
Jonsi & Alex - "Indian Summer"
Los Amigos Invisibles - "Cha-Chaborro"
2016-09-2656 minThe Seeso Seeshow#44 How To Write A Sketch with Drew Defonzo Marks and James MastraieniRight off their taping for Season 2 of The UCB Show, Drew Defonzo Marks and James Mastraieni share some of their tips for crafting a sketch.
Music:
Breaking Bad - "Theme"
Hall & Oates - "Rich Girl"
Nico - "These Days"
Seam - "Autopilot"
Striker - "Full Speed Or No Speed"
Viva Tirado - "El Chicano"
Zoë Keating - "Sun Will Set"
2016-09-1924 minThe Seeso Seeshow#43 Bad TV with Morgan Waters and Brooks GrayMorgan Waters and Brooks Gray of The Amazing Gayl Pile talk about how they met, their love of bad television and what makes Gayl Pile special.
Music:
OK Ikumi - "Heights"
Weaves - "Buttercup"
Weaves - "Coo Coo"
2016-09-1224 minThe Seeso Seeshow#42 Writing What You Know with Chris KellyChris Kelly (SNL, Other People, Broad City) shares how a tweet about Beyoncé led to sketch on Saturday Night Live, how interning at The Onion prepared him for the future, and how losing his mother inspired a film.
Music:
Adele - "Hello"
Erik Satie - "Gymnopédie No.1"
Hamilton - "Aaron Burr, Sir"
Melodium - "Lacrymae"
2016-09-0521 minThe Seeso Seeshow#41 When I Was 13 with Scott AukermanScott Aukerman (Comedy Bang! Bang!, Bajillion Dollar Propertie$, Take My Wife) remembers what it was like to be 13 years old.
Music:
Andrew Applepie - "Yes"
Huey Lewis and the News - "Power of Love"
Kenny Loggins - "I'm Free (Heaven Helps the Man)"
Rockwell - "Somebody's Watching Me"
2016-08-2912 minThe Seeso Seeshow#40 Where You're Supposed To Be with Dave AhdootComedian, writer, brother, and half of Dave & Ethan, Dave Ahdoot shares his life regret.
Music:
Jonsi & Alex - "Indian Summer"
Metavari - "Io, Apollo and the Veil"
Podington Bear - "Happiness Is"
Podington Bear - "Origami"
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2016-08-2225 minThe Seeso Seeshow#17 Looking For Bill Murray (Rebroadcast)This week, Mike Bonifer shares his story of attempting to find and make a movie with Bill Murray. We'll be back next week with a new episode of The Seeso Seeshow.
Music:
Danny Elfman - "Traveling"
Rachel Portman - "Kostas"
Rachel Portman - "Welcome Home"
U2 - "I Still Haven'T Found What I'm Looking For"
2016-08-1523 minThe Seeso Seeshow#14 Piloting an RV (Rebroadcast)Comedian and writer Matt Dwyer shares his memories of working with Amy Poehler and improv legend Del Close on the pilot episode of Second City’s RVTV. Plus, learn why it’s called a ‘pilot’ in the first place.
Check out Keith Powell’s web series, “Keith Broke His Leg” at http://www.getbroken.com and hear his full interview with Theo Von and Mathew Cole Weiss at https://soundcloud.com/allegedly/keith-powell. And to hear more from Matt Dwyer, you can get his album, "Inside Looking Out" on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/inside-looking-out/id1113824535.
2016-08-0810 minThe Seeso Seeshow#14 Piloting an RV (Rebroadcast)Comedian and writer Matt Dwyer shares his memories of working with Amy Poehler and improv legend Del Close on the pilot episode of Second City’s RVTV. Plus, learn why it’s called a ‘pilot’ in the first place.
Check out Keith Powell’s web series, “Keith Broke His Leg” at http://www.getbroken.com and hear his full interview with Theo Von and Mathew Cole Weiss at https://soundcloud.com/allegedly/keith-powell.
Music:
Booker T. & the MG's - “Soul Dressing”
Jefferson Starship - “Jane”
Guitar - “Tokyo Memory”
Link Wray & His Ray Men - “Rumble”
Ludwig Goransson - “Community Medley”
2016-08-0803 minThe Seeso Seeshow#39 Comedy, The Internet, and Television with Scott Porch and Julie SeabaughWriters and journalists, Scott Porch and Julie Seabaugh join Andrew to talk about comedy, Seeso, and the future of streaming.
Check out Scott's work at https://scottporch.com and Julie's at http://julieseabaugh.com
Music:
The Album Leaf - "Twentytwo Fourteen"
Andrew Applepie - "Good Mood"
Hal Hartley - "Get Your Truck (Instrumental)"
Marconi Union - "Sleepless"
Melodium - "Minute2"
2016-08-0229 min
The Seeso Seeshow#38 Gentlemen Lobsters - Live From UCB SunsetKevin Burrows and Matt Mider, Executive Producers, Co-Creators, and Stars of Seeso's new animated show, Gentlemen Lobsters, sit down with Sean Conroy (ASSSSCAT, The SWARM) to discuss the show and screen a couple of episodes. Gentlemen Lobsters revolves around Garrett and Quinn, best friends and roommates struggling to survive the devastating reality that is being a twentysomething lobster.
2016-07-2519 minThe Seeso Seeshow#37 Trying To Be Serious with Dan ChamberlainFrom the Seeso Original show "Thingstarter," hear how Dan Chamberlain got into comedy and the type of characters he finds funny.
Music:
Chambaland - "Never Want You Back (Taylor Swift vs Jackson 5)"
Chambaland - "Out of the Pride Lands (Taylor Swift vs. The Lion King)"
Jon Brion - "Cubes"
Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross - "Hand Covers Bruise, Reprise"
Yael Naim - "New Soul"
2016-07-1824 minThe Seeso Seeshow#36 Chicago with Tim BaltzTim Baltz (Bajillion Dollar Propertie$, Veep) shares his thoughts on Chicago, hard work, and comedy.
Music:
Melodium - "Collioure"
Porn Sword Tobacco - "I Love Riding My Bicycle"
St Vincent - "Regret"
Sufjan Stevens - "Chicago"
2016-07-1130 minThe Seeso Seeshow#35 I Am Jordan BradyJordan Brady (I Am Comic, I Am Road Comic) shares why being who you are is an important part of being successful.
Music:
Chris Joss - "Tune Down"
Film - "Paspell Unten"
Los Amigos Invisibles - "Cha-Chamorro"
2016-07-0423 minThe Seeso Seeshow#34 A Conversation with Matt DwyerMatt Dwyer (Inside Looking Out, Hidden America) returns to The Seeso Seeshow to talk about his journey into comedy, fatherhood, and his favorite podcasts.
Get Matt's album, "Inside Looking Out" - http://astrecords.bigcartel.com/product/matt-dwyer-inside-looking-out-12-vinyl, and check out "Hidden America" on http://seeso.com.
Music:
Making A Murderer - "Theme"
Melodium - "Saturday Morning"
Link Wray & His Ray Men - "Rumble 45"
2016-06-2723 minThe Seeso Seeshow#33 The Pistol ShrimpsThe Pistol Shrimps (whose members include Aubrey Plaza, Molly Hawkey, Angela Trimmer, and more) are a group of actresses, musicians, writers, comedians, and moms who compete in the Los Angeles women's recreational basketball league. In 2015 a documentary film crew followed their season. The film just had it's LA premiere and is currently streaming exclusively on Seeso.
Music:
Kurtis Blow - Basketball
2016-06-2010 minThe Seeso Seeshow#32 Freestyle Love SupremeAfter winning 11 Tony Awards, Hamilton tickets may soon be nearly impossible to find. But coming June 23rd, Lin-Manual Miranda is premiering a show on Seeso with his side improv/rap group, Freestyle Love Supreme.
2016-06-1307 minThe Seeso Seeshow#31 Fearless or Foolhardy with Dan AhdootDan Ahdoot (Bajillion Dollar Propertie$, Super Fun Night, Stand up) shares his journey from med student to comedian.
Music:
Aesop Rock - “Fryerstarter”
Metavari - “IO, Apollo, And The Veil”
Nappy Roots - “Aw Naw”
2016-06-0624 minThe Seeso Seeshow#04 How To Write A Story with Dan Harmon (Rebroadcast)This week Dan Harmon (Community, Rick & Morty, HarmonQuest) takes us on a journey to "meet the Goddess" by sharing his philosophy of writing, storytelling, and honesty. Using these principles, we map out the first episode of Parks and Recreation using Harmon’s story circle, and hopefully we return to where we started, having changed...
Portions of the interview with Dan Harmon were excerpted from the podcast, Innovation Crush with Chris Denson. For more info on Dan Harmon’s story circle, check out http://channel101.wikia.com.
Music:
Jon Brion- “Strange Bath”
Ludwig Goransson - “Community Medley”
Se...
2016-05-3022 minThe Seeso Seeshow#30 The Seeso Seeshow - Live From The Hollywood ImprovRecorded Live at The Hollywood Improv, we gathered some of our favorite comedians, improvisers, and performers... this is what happened. Featuring: John Roy, Liquid Feet, Outside Dog, Sam Jay, Sean Conroy, and Zach Sherwin, hosted by Andrew Steven.
Music:
The Cure - "Close To Me"
2016-05-231h 19The Seeso Seeshow#29 Getting Vulnerable with Ethan FixellComedian, writer, and co-host of Seeso’s “Dave and Ethan: Lovemakers,” Ethan Fixell is also sometimes a dating and/or beverage expert. So what do all of these jobs have in common? Vulnerability.
Music:
Hal Hartley - “Get Your Truck”
Podington Bear - “Chimera”
Roy Orbison - “Double Date”
The Dating Game - “Theme”
2016-05-1627 minThe Seeso Seeshow#28 Mandell Maughan's Point Of ViewThis week, Mandell Maughan (Bajillion Dollar Propertie$, Undateable) tells her story from making home movies to becoming a series regular, plus she shares some insight for actors, improvisers, and plastic surgeons. #TeamKing
Music:
Booker T. & The MG's - "My Sweet Potato"
Melodium - "Saturday Morning"
The Album Leaf - "Twenty Two Fourteen"
The Diplomats of Solid Sound- "Who's Got the Grady"
The Young & the Restless - "Nadia's Theme"
2016-05-0923 minThe Seeso Seeshow#27 'Yes Please' with Amy PoehlerAmy Poehler shares her secret to making award shows more fun.
To get a copy of "Yes Please," visit: http://www.amazon.com/Yes-Please-Amy-Poehler/dp/006226835X?ie=UTF8&keywords=yes%20please&qid=1462160876&ref=sr1_1&sr=8-1
Music:
Jon Brion - "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Theme"
OK Ikumi - "Keetley"
2016-05-0209 minThe Seeso Seeshow#26 Beginning with Cameron Esposito and Amber KennyAmber Kenny of The Long Shot Podcast shares her conversation with Cameron Esposito, Sean Conroy, and Jamie Flam, about beginning, perfectionism, and haircuts.
To hear more episodes of The Long Shot Podcast visit http://thelongshotpodcast.com
Music:
Jónsi & Alex - “Indian Summer”
Ludwig Goransson - “Community Medley”
2016-04-2527 minThe Seeso Seeshow#25 Producing Comedy with Bart Coleman and Jamie FlamThe week, Jamie Flam (Hollywood Improv) shares some clips from his conversation with Bart Colman (The UCB Show, @midnight, Late Night with Seth Meyers) about his love of comedy and producing The UCB Show for Seeso.
Check out Jamie and Bart's full interview on Gatekeeper. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/08-bart-coleman-midnight/id1085296499?i=366373369&mt=2
Music:
Metavari - "Io, Apollo and the Veil"
Passion Pit - "Little Secrets"
2016-04-1812 minThe Seeso Seeshow#24 Wayne Federman's Comedy SchoolLast week you heard Wayne Federman (Stand Up, Step Brothers, Fallon) share an Saturday Night Live memory, this week hear the whole conversation.
Seeso gives comedy connoisseurs quotable classics + new originals you can’t find anywhere else. $3.99/mo. US only. Ad-free. No joke.
Music:
Mark Mothersbaugh - "Sparkplug Minuet"
2016-04-1137 min
SuccotashSuccotash Clips Epi131: Rantin' About Podcasters' NamesOh, jeez, here I am. Marc Hershon, your host and artificial sweetener for Epi131 of Succotash, the Comedy Podcast Podcast. This is another edition of Succotash Clips, and we have a whole passel of comedy podcast clippage for you.
When I say “we” I mostly mean me because I’m the only one typing up this blog entry. But I also include our booth announcer Bill Heywatt, whom you heard at the top of the show, our Engineer/Producer Joe Paulino, our booth assistant Kenny Durgis, and our delightful Associate Producer Tyson Saner, who discovered and harvested several...
2016-04-111h 15The Seeso Seeshow#23 Saturday Night Live Stories, Vol. 2We’re back with more Saturday Night Live stories. Wayne Federman, Todd Glass, Kulap Vilaysack, Evan Shapiro, Matt Besser, and you, the listeners, share stories of espionage, tampons, Andy Kaufman, and more. Be sure to listen alway to the end for a suprise game.
Check out more great stuff at http://seeso.com and stream an extensive collection of hand-picked comedy comprised of hilarious, never-before-seen originals, quotable classics, next-day TV, hours of stand-up specials, bingeable library shows, and so much more. All of this is on demand and AD-FREE for $3.99 a month, no joke.
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2016-04-0427 minThe Seeso Seeshow#22 The Creative Insight of OutsidersSometimes it can be easy to forget that a big corporation like NBC has people working for it that aren’t on TV. But like any job, sometimes they have those aspirations. Meet Jeff Ayers, a Twitter friend who, along side of working at NBC, also produces, directs, and acts in a lot of comedy productions on the side. Because of this, I was curious to hear from him how the ‘business’ and ‘creative’ sides of making television help inform each other.
Music:
Alexandre Desplat - “Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close”
Alex Wurman -“Season One Finale (The Greater Fool...
2016-03-2817 minThe Seeso Seeshow#21 'Who I Am' with Kulap VilaysackKulap Vilaysack (Bajillion Dollar Propertie$, Who Charted?, Children’s Hospital) sits down with Andrew to talk about how she got started in comedy and how she created Bajillion Dollar Propertie$.
Music:
Booker T & The MG's - “My Sweet Potato”
Nine Inch Nails - “13 Ghosts II”
Superman Theme
2016-03-2125 minThe Seeso Seeshow#02 Saturday Night Live Stories (Rebroadcast + Extras)Share your favorite SNL sketch or memory with us. Call (213) 394-0367 and leave a message sharing your story.
Original Description:
For the better part of 40 years, Saturday Night Live have been a staple of comedy on television. Starting next year, Seeso will stream it all online, everything from “Schweddy Balls” to “Dick in a Box,” “Land Shark” to “Blue Oyster Cult,” and more. This week, we look back through some of our favorite SNL memories, like prank calling Steve Martin, learning how to pronounce Cheri Oteri’s name, and searching for the best bar in town.
Music:
Booker T...
2016-03-1413 minThe Seeso Seeshow#20 Improv(e) Comedy with Matt Besser and John RoyFrom stand-up to sketch to improv, Matt Besser (one of the founding members of arguably one of the most influential institutions in comedy) is quick to point out that he wouldn’t be who he is and the UCB wouldn’t be what it is without his teacher and mentor, Del Close. Plus hear why stand-ups “should embrace, not revile, improv.”
Check out The UCB Show and “Besser Breaks the Record” at www.seeso.com. To read John Roy’s article on stand-ups and improv, check out: http://splitsider.com/2016/03/why-standups-should-embrace-not-revile-improv/
Music:
Academy Award Theme
Dead Kennedys...
2016-03-0727 minThe Seeso Seeshow#19 Sketch Comedy 101 (Updated)Hear three perspectives on sketch comedy from Matt Besser, Avery Pearson, and Jason Horton.
Music:
Aesop Rock - "Bring Back Pluto"
Chapelier Fou - "Les Métamorphoses
Du Vide" Koloto - "Fox Tales"
2016-02-2921 minThe Seeso Seeshow#18 When Muppets Come Out Of The ClosetDiscover the secret world hidden inside Max Weinberg’s old dressing room, plus learn a little history about 30 Rockefeller Plaza.
Music:
Jeff Richmond - “Frenchy”
Jeff Richmond - “Slummin’ It”
Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass - “A Taste of Honey”
The Muppets - “Together Again”
2016-02-2210 minThe Seeso Seeshow#17 Looking For Bill MurrayThis week, Mike Bonifer shares his story of attempting to find and make a movie with Bill Murray.
To hear a longer interview with Mike Bonifer, listen to his episode of Story Worthy - https://soundcloud.com/story-worthy/finding-bill-murray-with-mike-bonifer
Music:
Danny Elfman - "Traveling"
Rachel Portman - "Kostas"
Rachel Portman - "Welcome Home"
U2 - "I Still Haven'T Found What I'm Looking For"
2016-02-1523 minThe Seeso Seeshow#16 Comedians Who Started At UCBHear clips from 10 different comedians who got their start at UCB.
Music:
Late Night With Seth Meyers - "Theme"
Be sure to check us out on twitter at @seesoshow or online at http://seesoshow.com and watch The UCB Show on http://seeso.com
2016-02-0830 minThe Seeso Seeshow#15 The Legacy Of LorneLorne Michaels has been at “Saturday Night Live” for almost all of its 41 years, making SNL a comedy institution. His continued work and incredible track record has proven his place in comedy and cultural history.
Music:
Penguin Cafe Orchestra - “Perpetuum Mobile”
SNL - “A Waltz in A”
SNL - "SNL40 Theme"
Be sure to check us out on twitter at @seesoshow or online at http://seesoshow.com
2016-02-0104 minThe Seeso Seeshow#14 Piloting An RVComedian and writer Matt Dwyer shares his memories of working with Amy Poehler and improv legend Del Close on the pilot episode of Second City’s RVTV. Plus, learn why it’s called a ‘pilot’ in the first place.
Check out Keith Powell’s web series, “Keith Broke His Leg” at http://www.getbroken.com and hear his full interview with Theo Von and Mathew Cole Weiss at https://soundcloud.com/allegedly/keith-powell.
Music:
Booker T. & the MG's - “Soul Dressing”
Jefferson Starship - “Jane”
Guitar - “Tokyo Memory”
Link Wray & His Ray Men - “Rumble”
Ludwig Goransson - “
2016-01-2510 minThe Seeso Seeshow#13 Like A Good NeighborIn 2013 SNL hired the members of the sketch group, Good Neighbor — Kyle Mooney, Beck Bennett, Nick Rutherford, and Dave McCary. In just six years, the group went from posting videos on YouTube to staring in and writing on one of comedy’s biggest shows.
2016-01-1811 minThe Seeso Seeshow#12 Hostmaster, Ricky GervaisLast night, Ricky Gervais hosted (though some say roasted) the Golden Globes for the fourth time. But love him or hate him, there's a reason they keep asking him back. And personally, I’d be more than ok if they just kept alternating between Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, and Ricky Gervais as Golden Globe hosts.
Be sure to check out the original UK version of The Office on http://seeso.com. And if you feel like it, send your feedback, thoughts, guest suggestions and more to @seesoshow and @andrewsteven on Twitter.
2016-01-1114 minThe Seeso Seeshow#11 Launch Day (Bonus Episode)The Seeso launch is here. Join today at http://seeso.com and stream an extensive collection of hand-picked comedy comprised of hilarious, never-before-seen originals, quotable classics, next-day TV, hours of stand-up specials, bingeable library shows, and so much more. All of this is on demand and AD-FREE for $3.99 a month, no joke.
Send your feedback, thoughts, guest suggestions and more to @seesoshow and @andrewsteven on Twitter.
2016-01-0702 minThe Seeso Seeshow#10 Sammy J & RandyWho are Sammy J & Randy? And what’s so special about a 1970s, live-action, musical, buddy comedy starring an Australian guy and a life-sized purple puppet?
Sammy J & Randy’s “Yellow Pages Song” originally aired on "Good News World", (c) Network Ten.
If you've still yet to join the Seeso Beta, use the code "SEESOFRIENDS" or follow this link: https://www.seeso.com/?email=%20&betacode=SEESOFRIENDS
2016-01-0407 minThe Seeso Seeshow#09 Creating with Evan ShapiroThis week Andrew Steven talks with Seeso creator Evan Shapiro about creating art and battling resistance. Plus we hear his story of how an aspiring comedy writer became a VP of Digital Enterprises for NBCUniversal.
The clip of Jeff Davis and Dan Harmon came from their podcast, Harmontown, episode 168. Hear more at http://harmontown.com
2015-12-2818 minThe Seeso Seeshow#08 I Wish It Was Christmas TodayWhen Horatio Sanz, Jimmy Fallon, Chris Kattan, and Tracy Morgan performed “I Wish It Was Christmas Today,” did they know it would become a holiday tradition? Try to keep this song from getting stuck in your head.
2015-12-2105 minThe Seeso Seeshow#07 Saved By The BellFrom Jimmy Fallon to Lifetime, Saved By The Bell continues to make headlines 20 years after it originally aired. But what is it about this show that keeps it present in our collective unconscious?
Music:
Melodium - “Lacrymae”
Marconi Union - “Sleepless”
Saved By The Bell Soundtrack - “Don't Leave with Your Love”
2015-12-1410 minThe Seeso Seeshow#06 The Legendary Roots CrewThere are a lot of talented musicians out there, but few end up on TV every night. So how did The Roots end up as the house band for The Tonight Show? Hint: it involves more acrobatics than you might think.
Music:
Kanye West - “Jesus Walks”
The Roots - “How I Got Over”
The Roots - “Represent”
The Roots - “Radio Daze”
The Roots - “Walk Alone”
The Tonight Show Staring Jimmy Fallon Theme
2015-11-3008 minThe Seeso Seeshow#05 The Office Theme SongWhat goes in to choosing a theme song? This week, Rainn Wilson, from his new book, “The Bassoon King,” shares how The Office theme came to be.
You can get a copy of “The Bassoon King” here: http://amzn.to/1X6EtmM
The music at the end of this episode was written and preformed live by Reliant K.
2015-11-2304 minThe Seeso Seeshow#04 How To Write A Story with Dan HarmonThis week Dan Harmon (Community, Rick & Morty, and HarmonQuest) takes us on a journey to "meet the Goddess" by sharing his philosophy of writing, storytelling, and honesty. Using these principles, we map out the first episode of Parks and Recreation using Harmon’s story circle, and hopefully we return to where we started, having changed...
Portions of the interview with Dan Harmon were excerpted from the podcast, Innovation Crush with Chris Denson. For more info on Dan Harmon’s story circle, check out http://channel101.wikia.com.
Music:
Jon Brion- “Strange Bath”
Ludwig Goransson - “Community...
2015-11-1620 minThe Seeso Seeshow#03 Stand-Up SpecialThey say if you have to explain a joke, you've ruined it... but that’s exactly what we did. Joined by comedian Owen Benjamin, today we're spotlighting some of our favorite stand-up from Seeso contributors. Plus hear Owen’s thoughts on writing jokes and trusting experts.
Stand-up:
Jonah Ray - “Hello, Mr. Magic Plane Person, Hello" © aspecialthing records
Rhea Butcher - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFEyWS9frKk
Cameron Esposito - “Same Sex Symbol” © Kill Rock Stars.
Wyatt Cenac - “Comedy Person” © Comedy Central Records
Music:
Alexandre Desplat - “Kristofferson's Theme”
LIz Phair - “Shatter”
2015-11-0924 minThe Seeso Seeshow#02 Saturday Night Live StoriesFor the better part of 40 years, Saturday Night Live have been a staple of comedy on television. Starting next year, Seeso will stream it all online, everything from “Schweddy Balls” to “Dick in a Box,” “Land Shark” to “Blue Oyster Cult,” and more.
This week, we look back through some of our favorite SNL memories, like prank calling Steve Martin, learning how to pronounce Cheri Oteri’s name, and searching for the best bar in town.
Special thanks to Joe Praino, Maria Spiridigli, Jason Horton, Cheri Oteri, and the Allegedly Podcast with Theo Von and Mathew Cole Weiss.
To hear the full inte...
2015-11-0212 minThe Seeso Seeshow#01 PilotIt's the Pilot episode of The Seeso Seeshow — a weekly look into comedy, the internet, and television. Subscribe to the podcast to hear us every Monday and follow @seesoshow on Twitter to keep tabs in-between episodes.
2015-10-2601 min