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The Devil Doc Talk ShowIndustry Standard with Barry KatzBarry Katz full interview on The Devil Doc Talk Show! Legendary comedy manager and Industry Standard podcast host Barry Katz joins us for an honest, no-holds-barred conversation about his incredible journey, the mindset that creates superstars, and raw truths about veteran life after service.From discovering comedy through his father’s records after losing him at age 4, to opening the iconic Boston Comedy Club in New York, managing Dave Chappelle, Louis C.K., Bill Burr, Wanda Sykes, Dane Cook, Jay Mohr, Tracy Morgan and more — Barry shares the exact strategies that turned unknowns into household names...
2026-03-021h 18
Pilipinx in WellnessWhat's Kapwa in French? with France StohnerIn Season 5, Episode 9, we talk with Executive Director for Centre Kapwa and Canada Co-Lead for Therapin*y, France Stohner. France Stohner is a mental health counselor and community organizer with a background rooted in anti-oppressive and social justice frameworks. She holds a Masters in Counselling, Psychotherapy, and Spirituality from the University of Ottawa and Saint-Paul. As Executive Director of Centre Kapwa, she leads initiatives supporting Filipino/a/x youth and families through art, movement, and conversations. France is also on the Advisory Council for Kabangka Canada and coordinates Super Inday Art, a program for incarcerated...
2026-02-061h 37
Industry Standard w/ Barry KatzAsk Me Anything 16In this Ask Me Anything episode, Barry answers real questions submitted by artists and creatives navigating the entertainment business. Drawing on four decades of experience representing legends like Dave Chappelle, Wanda Sykes, and Bill Burr, Barry speaks candidly about resilience, rejection, growth, and what it really takes to build a lasting career. From getting “crushed like a bug” to turning setbacks into momentum, this AMA is a raw, motivational deep dive into mindset, career strategy, and surviving — and thriving — in a brutal industry.Blueprint for Successhttps://barrykatz.com/blueprintAre you a comedian, actor, writer...
2026-01-0536 min
Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac - a daily briefing on comedians, and the comedy industryAndrew Santino kept the Taylor Swift secret!!! Jay Leno opens up, and Ricky Gervais becomes a fat cartoon catAndrew Santino says Travis Kelce told him about the Taylor Swift proposal months ago. Jay Leno shares touching stories about caring for his wife with dementia. Ricky Gervais will voice a lazy cartoon cat in Netflix’s Alley Katz. Plus: Stavros Halkias on masculinity, Marc Maron and Sarah Silverman face off for tigers, Wanda Sykes talks parenting, Fallon stays through 2028, and Michael Palin escapes danger with the Fish Slapping Dance.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Become a premium subscriber! (no ads). For Apple users, hit the banner on...
2025-09-1710 minIndustry Standard w/ Barry KatzAsk Me Anything 15In this Ask Me Anything episode of Industry Standard with Barry Katz, Barry dives into practical advice for comedians at every stage of their career. He shares insights on writing and originality, drawing lessons from comedy legends like Dave Chappelle, Jim Jefferies, George Carlin, Wanda Sykes, Louis C.K., and Steven Wright. With personal stories, deep industry experience, and reflections on evolving tools like TikTok and AI, Barry offers a masterclass in building a lasting and authentic comedy career. #StandupComedy #ComedyAdvice #AMApodcast #BarryKatz Blueprint for Success https://barrykatz.com/blueprintAre you a comedian, actor...
2025-08-1136 min
In Love with the Process PodcastEP354 | How Can You find a Talent Manger? (w/ Barry Katz)Do you really need a talent manager in today’s creative landscape, and if so, how do you find one who will actually fight for you?On this episode of In Love with the Process, host Mike Pecci sits down with legendary talent manager and producer Barry Katz for an eye-opening conversation about representation in the entertainment industry.Barry Katz is a powerhouse in comedy and film, credited with launching the careers of icons like Bill Burr, Dane Cook, Louis C.K., Bert Kreischer, Wanda Sykes, Dave Chappelle, Whitney Cummings, and Saturday Night Live stars in...
2025-07-011h 39
City Cast PhillyEagles Anticipation, ICE Arrests & Kevin Hart’s New Animated ShowIt’s the Friday News Roundup! The team is talking about the Trump administration mandates that have touched Philly, like the aggressive immigration enforcement that may have led to ICE arrests this week and the federal funding freeze that was ultimately rescinded. Also: Kevin Hart announced a new TV series set in Philly and the team prepares for the Eagles’ Super Bowl rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by executive producer Matt Katz and producer Abby Fritz. Go Birds.Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:
Temple student dies...
2025-01-3125 minCity Cast PhillyA Philly Year in Review, Christmas Village Violence & Operation Snowball MagicIt’s the Friday News Roundup! Today the team is talking about the big Philly stories that caught their attention this year. They also cover a recently launched city-run data website, Philly Stat 360, the City Council full vote on the 76ers arena, how Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel deployed more law enforcement at Christmas Village after three teens were shot last week, and more. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by executive producer Matt Katz to break all this down. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:
Mayor Parker’s New Website Has Us Feeling … Optimist...
2024-12-2028 minIndustry Standard w/ Barry KatzAsk Me Anything 3 w/ Barry KatzBarry Shares Stories about his Early Days building the Boston Comedy Club with Dave Chappelle, Wanda Sykes, Jim Breuer & Many other then-unknown Young Comics. There's a Classic Norm Macdonald Stand Up Memoir at the End.
2024-07-0246 min
Careers in Data PrivacyChanda Marlowe: Associate at Loeb & Loeb LLPChanda began her career teaching high school English and reading,
She also coached JV cheerleading.
In law school, Chanda externed for Honorable Judge Wanda Bryant,
Now at Loeb & Loeb, she gives privacy advice to her clients!
2024-06-2827 min
The Mama Judy and Jill PodcastEpisode 24: Art, Instagram, and Inspiration: A Chat with Miniature Book Artist Wanda KatzWanda Katz creates the most magical miniature books. She's relatively new as an artist, exercising her creative aptitude daily in her wonderful studio in the UK, after an early retirement of translating for the United Nations (she's fluent in Italian!) at the age of 50. Wanda has always had an aesthetic eye, but to call herself an "artist" may have felt like a stretch until she began creating art in book form. Tune in to learn about Wanda's journey from a young girl who loved books to the artist that she is today. We also uncover...
2023-11-1546 min
The Matt Balaker PodcastBarry Katz - Comedy MogulBarry Katz shares his insights on comedy's past, present, and future. Hear his story.
More About Barry Katz:
Barry Katz is an Emmy and Grammy nominated TV-film-record producer, talent manager, and podcast host.
Katz is universally known for representing iconic artists like Louie Anderson, Ken Jeong, Andy Dick, Hasan Minhaj, and Mike Epps, giving the first quality stage time in New York City and Boston to future stars like Kevin Hart, Ed Helms, Sarah Silverman, Anthony Clark, Dave Attell, Bobcat Goldthwait, Dana Gould, Timothy Olyphant, Denis Leary, and the late Patrice O’Neal, as well as helping launch the ca...
2023-10-261h 06
Joel Marshall's Lunch Therapy - Interview FridayHow to Be a Successful Stand-Up Comedian with Barry Katz - JMLT 473How to Be a Successful Stand-Up Comedian with Veteran Comedy Producer Barry Katz. Blueprint for Comedy Success. Barry is an Emmy and Grammy nominated TV-film-record producer, talent manager, and podcast host.
Barry Katz is a well-known figure in the comedy industry, representing iconic artists like Louie Anderson, Ken Jeong, and Hasan Minhaj. He has provided stage time to future stars such as Kevin Hart, Ed Helms, and Sarah Silverman, and helped launch the careers of several successful comedians like Dave Chappelle, Bill Burr, and Wanda Sykes. Throughout his career, Katz has sold 39 out of 40 stand-up comedy specials he produced...
2023-07-311h 11
2022-10-2355 min
Sarah's Bookshelves LiveEp. 116: Micro Genres We Love with Susie (@NovelVisits)In Episode 116, Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits) joins me to talk about niching down from traditional genre categories into the micro genres we love. Over the past year, I have picked up on some key themes and types of books that I can generally count on for successful reading. Today, we're putting them all in one special episode as Susie and I bring you a delightfully overflowing list of the micro genres that work for us, books from each, and why we love them. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when...
2022-06-2951 min
Tony Katz | Popcorn MomentPopcorn Moment: Wanda Sykes Says Only the Coasts Are Relevant in Abortion ConversationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-06-2805 min
RACH, STEPH & MATT AREN'T FUNNYRACH'S DOUBLE BAT MITZVAH #26ANDLITA recap of Rach's INSANE birthday weekend! Featuring stories about Wanda Sykes at Netflix is a Joke, karaoke & more 😂
Music: Switch Me On by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
2022-05-0418 min
Behind The Bits with Scott CurtisEpisode 105: Barry Katz Part 2Barry Katz is an Emmy and Grammy nominated TV-film-record producer, talent manager, and podcast host.Katz is universally known for representing iconic artists like Louie Anderson, Ken Jeong, Andy Dick, Hasan Minhaj, and Mike Epps, giving the first quality stage time in New York City and Boston to future stars like Kevin Hart, Ed Helms, Sarah Silverman, Anthony Clark, Dave Attell, Bobcat Goldthwait, Dana Gould, Timothy Olyphant, Denis Leary, and the late Patrice O’Neal, as well as helping launch the careers of some of the most extraordinary comedy artists in the business—including Dave Chappelle, Nick Swar...
2022-04-0550 min
Behind The Bits with Scott CurtisEpisode 104: Barry Katz Part 1Barry Katz is an Emmy and Grammy nominated TV-film-record producer, talent manager, and podcast host.Katz is universally known for representing iconic artists like Louie Anderson, Ken Jeong, Andy Dick, Hasan Minhaj, and Mike Epps, giving the first quality stage time in New York City and Boston to future stars like Kevin Hart, Ed Helms, Sarah Silverman, Anthony Clark, Dave Attell, Bobcat Goldthwait, Dana Gould, Timothy Olyphant, Denis Leary, and the late Patrice O’Neal, as well as helping launch the careers of some of the most extraordinary comedy artists in the business—including Dave Chappelle, Nick Swar...
2022-03-291h 00
BravurasEp14 - BARRY KATZ aka EMMY AND GRAMMY NOMINATED TV-FILM-RECORD PRODUCER, TALENT MANAGER, AND HOST OF "THE INDUSTRY STANDARD" PODCAST!Barry Katz is universally known for representing iconic artists like Louie Anderson, Ken Jeong, Andy Dick, Hasan Minhaj, and Mike Epps, giving the first quality stage time in New York City and Boston to future stars like Kevin Hart, Ed Helms, Sarah Silverman, Anthony Clark, Dave Attell, Bobcat Goldthwait, Dana Gould, Timothy Olyphant, Denis Leary, and the late Patrice O’Neal, as well as helping launch the careers of some of the most extraordinary comedy artists in the business—including Dave Chappelle, Nick Swardson, Louie CK, Felipe Esparza, Bill Burr, Frank Caliendo, Marc Maron, Whitney Cummings, Bill Bellamy, Judah Frie...
2022-02-031h 05
The Clean Comedy Podcast w/JD CrevistonEP 235: Barry Katz - Being UndeniableThis week we welcome Legendary talent manager, television and film producer, Barry Katz. Barry Katz is universally known for representing iconic artists like Louie Anderson, Ken Jeong, Andy Dick, Hasan Minhaj, and Mike Epps, giving the first quality stage time in New York City and Boston to future stars like Kevin Hart, Ed Helms, Sarah Silverman, Anthony Clark, Dave Attell, Bobcat Goldthwait, Dana Gould, Timothy Olyphant, Denis Leary, and the late Patrice O’Neal, as well as helping launch the careers of some of the most extraordinary comedy artists in the business—including Dave Chappelle, Nick Swardson, Louie CK, Felipe Espar...
2021-06-2952 min
Kahnversations Podcast 2.0Emmy/Grammy nominated tv-film-record producer, podcast host of Industry Standard and talent manager Barry Katz!! Part 2 of 2Barry Katz is an Emmy and Grammy nominated tv-film-record producer, podcast host, and talent manager who is universally known for helping launch the careers of some of the most extraordinary comedy artists in the business— including Dave Chappelle, Nick Swardson, Louie CK, Felipe Esparza, Bill Burr, Frank Caliendo, Whitney Cummings, Bert Kreischer, Bill Bellamy, Anthony Clark, Jim Gaffigan, Patrice O'Neal, Neal Brennan, Jim Norton, Ken Jeong, Jeffrey Ross, Wanda Sykes, Gary Gulman, Marc Maron, Dane Cook, and "SNL" stars Darrell Hammond, Jay Mohr, Melissa Villasenor, Jim Breuer, and Tracy Morgan. Throughout his career, Katz has sold 37 out of...
2021-06-161h 04
Kahnversations Podcast 2.0Emmy/Grammy nominated tv-film-record producer, podcast host of Industry Standard and talent manager Barry Katz!! Part 1 of 2Barry Katz is an Emmy and Grammy nominated tv-film-record producer, podcast host, and talent manager who is universally known for helping launch the careers of some of the most extraordinary comedy artists in the business— including Dave Chappelle, Nick Swardson, Louie CK, Felipe Esparza, Bill Burr, Frank Caliendo, Whitney Cummings, Bert Kreischer, Bill Bellamy, Anthony Clark, Jim Gaffigan, Patrice O'Neal, Neal Brennan, Jim Norton, Ken Jeong, Jeffrey Ross, Wanda Sykes, Gary Gulman, Marc Maron, Dane Cook, and "SNL" stars Darrell Hammond, Jay Mohr, Melissa Villasenor, Jim Breuer, and Tracy Morgan. Throughout his career, Katz has sold 37 out of...
2021-06-021h 10
CEOs SpeakWanda Wallace of Leadership ForumWanda Wallace, Ph.D. is a Leadership and Inclusion Expert and Radio Host. She is an accomplished keynote speaker and Managing Partner of Leadership Forum, LLC. She coaches and facilitates improving leadership by improving the quality of conversations — helping women and men advance, stick, and thrive. Her most recent work has been on helping managers break out of being the expert and build truly inclusive cultures. This work is captured in her latest book You Can’t Know It All: Leading in the Age of Deep Expertise. Wanda hosts a weekly radio show and podcast: Out of the...
2021-02-1557 min
Industry Standard w/ Barry KatzKeith Robinson (Best of, Part 2 of 2)KEITH ROBINSON is a comedian, writer and actor, originally from Philadelphia and currently residing in New York. He was a finalist on Ed McMahon's "Star Search," and is a frequent emcee at the Comedy Cellar in Manhattan. Robinson's television credits include the announcer and sidekick on "The Wanda Sykes Show," panel on "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn" and "The Chelsea Lately Show," and wrote for "Chappelle's Show." He also appeared in the films "Diary of a Tired Black Man," "Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault," and Judd Apatow's "Trainwreck" with Amy Schumer. Last year he released his special "Kevin...
2020-09-2852 min
Industry Standard w/ Barry KatzKeith Robinson (Best of, Part 1 of 2)KEITH ROBINSON is a comedian, writer and actor, originally from Philadelphia and currently residing in New York. He was a finalist on Ed McMahon's "Star Search," and is a frequent emcee at the Comedy Cellar in Manhattan. Robinson's television credits include the announcer and sidekick on "The Wanda Sykes Show," panel on "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn" and "The Chelsea Lately Show," and wrote for "Chappelle's Show." He also appeared in the films "Diary of a Tired Black Man," "Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault," and Judd Apatow's "Trainwreck" with Amy Schumer. Last year he released his special "Kevin...
2020-09-2543 min
Hello Dahhhhling with Erin DarlingMaking Hits and Taking Hits with Barry KatzLegendary comedy manager Barry Katz joins Erin on today's episode to talk about his long career in entertainment managing artists like Dave Chappelle, Tracy Morgan, Dane Cook, Bill Burr, and Wanda Sykes. He was also the owner and founder of Boston Comedy Club in New York City, an executive producer TV and film including Last Comic Standing, and now hosts popular entertainment industry podcast Industry Standard. Big themes include resilience, and being able to take a hit. Having a talent for your talent. Why it's important to have creative control of your projects, when you can. A...
2020-07-2755 min
Gone MentalGone Mental Episode 348Back again after far too long away with 2 more hours of the greatest rocknroll on the planet. Featuring steaming hot piles of greatnesst from Motorhead, The Suicide Commandos, Oxymoron, Youth Brigade, Demented Are Go, The Quakes, Memphis Morticians, Old 97's, and more.
Git it.
Motorhead | Hammered | Brave New World(Steamhammer)2002
The Suicide Commandos | Make A Record | Premature(Blank Records)1978
Thee Headcoatees | Ballad Of The Insolent Pup | I Was Lead To Believe(Damaged Goods)1994
Wau Y Los Arrrghs!!! | Canten En Espanol | Demolicion(Voodoo Rhythm)2005
Telekrimen | Culto A Lo Imbecil | Magia Negra(Slovenly Records)2019
G.G. Allin & The...
2020-01-1200 min
Down Range Radio2019 Rimfire Challenge World ChampionshipThis week Michael wraps up the spectacular RIMFIRE CHALLENGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS from the Old Fort Gun Club in Ft. Smith, AR. He also talks about a Gunsite Class called "Ballistic Response Against Violent Encounters". Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #644. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode. Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it. Host: Michael Bane Producer: Marshal Halloway More information and reference links:
2019-10-1648 min
Ask The Industry PodcastEP112 - Barry Katz - How an agent helps to build your comedy audience in the US.Barry Katz (@BarryKatz) is a talent manager who began work in Boston. After failing to become a comedian he started running clubs and representing household names including Dave Chappelle, Jay Mohr, Anthony Clark, Bill Burr, Wanda Sykes, Nick Swardson, Dane Cook, Tracy Morgan, Frank Caliendo, Darrell Hammond, Whitney Cummings, and Louie CK.We got into how he scouts for talent, what makes star quality in the US and what the future of the industry as in store for acts starting now with the advent of NetFlix and social media!Stream - http://simoncaine...
2019-02-011h 18
The Producer's Guide: Todd Garner and the Future of HollywoodBarry Katz & Industry StandardsA life of comedy can be hard to manage. Host of the Industry Standard podcast - Barry Katz - shares with Todd Garner how he went from being a comedy booker in Boston to managing the likes of Bill Burr, Wanda Sykes & Dane Cook - AND what Barry told Dave Chappelle the first time they met.
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2019-01-3156 min
The Jay Ferruggia Show#243: The Formula for Success with Talent Manager and TV Film Producer, Barry KatzMy guest in this episode is Talent Manager, TV Film Producer and Consultant, Barry Katz. Over the past 30 years no one has had a wider reach in comedy than Barry. He has represented and influenced the careers of some of the biggest names in the industry including Dave Chappelle, Dane Cook, Louis C.K., Tracy Morgan, Jay Mohr and Wanda Sykes, just to name a few. Barry started out as a standup comedian in the late 80's but quickly discovered that his talent and passion is in finding "the next big thing". He has made a...
2018-05-261h 39
Game Changers With Vicki AbelsonBarry Katz On Vicki Abelson's The Road TakenKatzapalooza! Spectacular show with one of the most generous, gracious, informative, fun guests, ever. Barry Katz barely mentioned himself, it was all about how to help us, the listeners, still seeking. And, about others... those he respects, admires, and why he puts himself all in for those he believes in. He knows at the first handshake... hmm... wonder what he can tell from a hug. I loved every second of this. I cannot recommend spending your time here, enough.
Whether you're in "the business," in real estate, a house painter, Lyft driver, be an A. Invaluable advice on moving forward...
2018-04-121h 56
Mentaltrener PodcastenInspirasjon i motgang med Hollywood manager Barry KatzHar du gitt opp når du får et nei? Eller mistet motivasjonen og gjort noe annet fremfor det du ville på grunn av et nei? Dagens gjest ler når han får et nei og sier at nei er det beste han vet. Han er mer glad i ordet nei enn ja og på mange måter har gleden over ordet nei vært en av suksess nøklene til hans karriere. Han lovet seg selv at han skulle bo ved sjøen om det så var i et telt og med det som enn av sine...
2018-01-281h 02
The Feel Sessions by Robert OleysyckThe Feel Sessions: Episode 056 - Live at Herringbone Brunch (May 2017)Gigamesh f. Gavin Turek - Do It AgainGigamesh f. Caroline Smith - Slow LoveAeroplane f. Tawatha Agee - Love Hold OnWanda Walden - Don't You Want My Lovin (Joey Negro Back to 81 Mix)Faze Action - Spark (Special Disco Mix)The Adventures of Stevie V - Dirty Cash (Sold Out 12inch Mix)Inner City - Good Life (Mayday Mix)The O'Jays - I Love Music (Joey Negro Sweet Music Mix)Mighty Dub Katz - Just Another Groove (Bosic Dlugosch Remix)Modjo - LadyNora En Pure...
2017-05-261h 12
Sure Thing PodcastSure Thing Mix 35: Chris Zaldua (Surface Tension, Left Hand Path)From his involvement in the Surface Tension crew to his well-earned status as a selector from left-of-field, Chris Zaldua has been an integral part of the Bay Area underground for as long as we've been around. With his brand new label project Left Hand Path (alongside Nihar Bhatt) having already seen a feature in The Wire, exciting and unpredictable things are surely on the horizon. In true form, Chris showcases a hefty dose of production from Bay, alongside some of the year's best releases. Enjoy!
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Skee Mask - Autotuned - Ilian Tape
Zemi17 - Impressions (Patrick Russell remix...
2016-06-281h 22The Jake Sasseville ShowBarry Katz is the Guy Behind Dave Chappelle, Louis CK, Tracy Morgan, Wanda Sykes, Dane Cook and Whitney CummingsBarry Katz is the legendary manager and producer behind Dave Chappelle, Louis CK, Tracy Morgan, Wanda Sykes, Dane Cook, Whitney Cummings and has brokered over 100 TV development deals. At one point he had four clients as members of the "Saturday Night Live" cast. This guy is no joke.
In this rare, rather boisterous and incredibly insightful interview about the entertainment business, comedy and life philosophy, Barry deep dives into his relationship with Dave, with others in the business, and tells stories that are is influential as they are instructive.
He has produced multiple comedy albums that...
2016-01-2057 min
Industry Standard w/ Barry KatzIndustry Standard 129: Keith RobinsonKEITH ROBINSON is a comedian, writer and actor, originally from Philadelphia and currently residing in New York. He was a finalist on Ed McMahon's "Star Search," and is a frequent emcee at the Comedy Cellar in Manhattan. Robinson's television credits include the announcer and sidekick on "The Wanda Sykes Show," panel on "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn" and "The Chelsea Lately Show," and wrote for "Chappelle's Show." He also appeared in the films "Diary of a Tired Black Man," "Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault," and Judd Apatow's "Trainwreck" with Amy Schumer. Last year he released his special "Kevin...
2016-01-111h 29