Coop's Comedy Corner with Steve Cooper

Find everything Zach Selwyn at: https://zachselwyn.com/ Zach Selwyn joins Coop for a wide-ranging conversation about building a career without fitting into one box. From almost winning ESPN’s Dream Job to creating music, sketch comedy, viral digital series, and acting alongside the Trailer Park Boys, Zach breaks down the realities of surviving Hollywood long-term. They dive into the changing enter...

Actor and longtime Hollywood character staple Gregg Binkley joins Steve Cooper for a deep, honest conversation about surviving—and thriving—in the entertainment industry for over 35 years. Gregg shares his journey from Kansas to Hollywood, becoming a pop-culture icon as Del Taco Dan , landing recurring and series-regular roles on My Name Is Earl and Raising Hope , and working alongside legends lik...

Actor Peter Breitmayer joins Steve Cooper for a thoughtful, funny, and brutally honest conversation about life as a working actor in Hollywood. From his time on Fargo and working with the Coen Brothers , to unforgettable experiences on Clint Eastwood sets, Peter breaks down what really happens behind the scenes — and why most auditions have nothing to do with talent. Peter opens up about self-tape...

Coop sits down with five-time Emmy-winning writer Eddie Feldman to talk about his insane journey from working with troubled kids in Massachusetts to writing for Dennis Miller, winning Emmys at HBO, and penning episodes of Law & Order . Eddie shares how a single political joke in a hotel room turned into a job, what it was really like in that legendary writers’ room, and why walking around the...

Gary Kroeger — actor, comedian, writer, and former Saturday Night Live cast member — joins Coop for an incredible conversation about Hollywood, comedy, career pivots, and why Iowa might just be the real showbiz capital of the Midwest. They get into the early days of SNL, the realities of working in television, what fame really feels like, and how life changes when you step away from the spotlight...

Comedian, playwright, and actor Robert Dubac joins Steve Cooper for an eye-opening, hilarious deep dive into comedy, religion, and creativity. From opening for Kenny Loggins and Jimmy Buffett to writing three hit solo shows — The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron , The Book of Moron , and Stand-Up Jesus — Dubac breaks down how he built his career one laugh at a time. They talk about trolls, faith, censo...

Steve Cooper sits down with producer and creator Jim Korhan , the mind behind Comedy Train Rek , Broad Street Misery , and Innovision Brands . Jim opens up about his path from radio to podcasting, launching 20+ shows, funding the network through his apparel company, and creating hit projects like Modern Dating WTF and The Legendary Wid Documentary . A rare, funny, and honest look inside one of Phi...

Steve Cooper sits down with musical comedian Pat Godwin (Bob & Tom Show) for a wild ride through comedy, radio, and music. Pat shares the infamous story of opening for Don McLean and getting kicked out of the green room — only to win the crowd (and his career) back that same night. He talks about his years with the WMMR Morning Zoo , competing with Howard Stern , and how deadlines on the Bob &...

Philly comedy legend Tommy Moore sits with Steve Cooper for a rapid-fire tour of 50+ years on stage—mobbed-up South Philly rooms, the Comedy Factory Outlet’s DIY rise, Catskills/Poconos residencies, and a night when Robin Williams wandered in and did two hours for free. Tommy shares wisdom from Shecky Greene, Joan Rivers, Alan King, and Joey Bishop; why the ’80s comedy boom exploded (and imploded)...

Comedian, writer, and producer Jannette Barber joins Steve Cooper on Coop’s Comedy Corner for an honest, funny, and inspiring conversation. Jannette shares her journey from the New York stand-up scene of the 1980s to becoming Rosie O’Donnell’s head writer, winning six Daytime Emmys, and navigating the highs and lows of television. She opens up about: Breaking into stand-up during the comedy boom o...

Comedian and voiceover veteran Brian Scott McFadden joins Steve Cooper with an unbelievable story — performing in Jerusalem during a missile strike and ending up in a bomb shelter mid-show. Brian shares how a comedy trip to Israel turned into eight days in a war zone, complete with canceled gigs, guerrilla shows, and a frantic escape through Jordan. They also dive into Brian’s decades-long career,...

Step back into the heart of Philadelphia's wildest music years with Steve Cooper as he sits down with Antonio Aloia and Mick Michaels, the authors of When We Rocked: The Philadelphia Rock Music Scene, 1978-1992. This episode dives deep into the real stories behind the bands, bars, and legends that shaped Philly’s hard rock legacy. From the chaotic days of Aqua Net and leather jackets to the gr...

Comedian David Kaye joins Steve Cooper for one of the rawest and most inspiring episodes yet. From launching his stand-up career in Pittsburgh to battling addiction and spending two years in prison, David opens up about hitting rock bottom and climbing back with comedy, theater, and grit. He shares how a can of Aqua Net turned him into a comedy character, how he literally won a comedy club in a Fa...

Comedian and writer Debbie Kasper joins Steve Cooper to talk about her raw and hilarious one-woman show "Monkeys on My Back and Everywhere Else." She opens up about addiction, grief, sobriety, and her comeback to the stage after years away from showbiz. Debbie also shares wild stories from writing for Roseanne and Rosie O’Donnell, what it was like being a female comic in the ‘80s, and why her jour...

This week on Coop’s Comedy Corner , host Steve Cooper reunites with legendary comic and actor Mike Ivy — 12 years after his first appearance on Cooper Talk . Mike opens up about his early standup days in New York, working with Kevin Rooney , Peter Tolan , and a then-unknown Sarah Silverman . He shares wild behind-the-scenes stories from MTV, Improv NYC, Catch a Rising Star , and becoming the face...

🎤 Veteran Warm-Up Comic Gary Cannon Tells All | Coop's Comedy CornerWhat’s it really like working behind the scenes of Conan, The Masked Singer, and The Jennifer Hudson Show? Comedian and legendary TV warm-up guy Gary Cannon joins Steve Cooper for an unfiltered deep dive into the world of audience hype, Hollywood egos, comedy club disasters, and how he went from selling copiers to roasting co...

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👉 Comedy Train Rek delivers stand-up comedy, sketch comedy, hilarious podcasts, pop culture content, dating podcasts & comedy documentaries — full episodes & clips for comedy fans who love to binge. Catch more Coop at coopertalk.net or find his business Podcast on YouTube  ⁨@thecooptank⁩  Coop now has his own Merch shop, visit coopscomedycorner.com Murray Valeriano is an award-winning wri...

Carole Montgomery has had a long and varied career. With over two dozen television credits to her name, Carole Montgomery is a respected veteran of the standup comedy scene nationwide. In addition to her numerous television appearances, Carole Montgomery has headlined clubs and colleges across the USA and starred in two different Las Vegas production shows. In her ten years as a LAS VEGAS STAR, sh...

Tom Caltabiano is a two-time Emmy Award-winning writer and comedian with extensive experience in the industry - from the writers’ room to the editing bay, behind the scenes and on camera. A co-executive producer of Everybody Loves Raymond, he was also a writer for the show for all nine-seasons. Tom has written for Saturday Night Live, The Emmy Awards, and The People’s Choice Awards. Caltabiano was...

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Steve Cooper talks with producer/writer/comic Sue Kolinsky. Sue started her comedy career at the NY Improv and for 20 years performed at clubs and colleges and did numerous tours with the USO, along with appearances on The Tonight Show and Bob Hope’s Young Comedians Special. She has written on Brotherly Love, Sex and the City and The Ellen Show. In 2001, she got a call to be a producer on the grou...

Steve Mazan is an American stand-up comedian, television writer, and author. Mazan won an Emmy Award for his writing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, performed comedy on The Late Show with David Letterman and is known for his style of "clean and clever comedy. Follow Steve on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stevemazanCheck out more Comedy Train Rek Podcasts ‪@ComedyTrainRek‬ on YouTube and all...

Check out more Comedy Train Rek Podcasts ‪@ComedyTrainRek‬ on YouTube and all social media platforms. Check out Coops other Podcast Channel with over 1000 episodes https://coopertalk.net A new podcast from Steve Cooper - the host of Cooper Talk. Tune in and listen to a roundtable discussion as Coop talks with business people, entrepreneurs, and thought-leaders and finds out why they do what they d...