Barry Katz

Industry Standard w/ Barry Katz

Comedy EN ↓ 612 episodes

A one-of-a-kind insiders look at Hollywood from a totally different perspective. This inspirational weekly series provides an “all access pass” to the entertainment business through the eyes of comedy manager/producer Barry Katz and the industry's biggest "behind the scenes" players who candidly reveal the risky decisions they made that led to the most groundbreaking internet, television, radio, music, and film content in the world. Combining humor, insight, and motivation; Katz provides the blueprint for the audience to take their careers to the next tier, while showcasing each guests’ extrao...

Author

Barry Katz

Category

Comedy

Podcast website

art19.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

The Sklar Brothers (Part 1 of 2) 11.09.2019

Barry Katz meets the Sklar Brothers ("Cheap Seats," "Hipster Ghosts") at the Montreal Comedy Festival to talk about their experience at the festival, the business of comedy and roast battles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ron Bennington (Part 2 of 2) 06.09.2019

Barry Katz continues his interview with radio host and comedian RON BENNINGTON ("The Ron and Fez Show," "Unmasked") at the Montreal Comedy Festival. In this part 2, Ron and Barry reflect on the connections between comedy and music as Ron talks about all the incredibly talented and successful people that he has interviewed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...

Ron Bennington (Part 1 of 2) 03.09.2019

Barry Katz interviews radio host and comedian RON BENNINGTON ("The Ron and Fez Show," "Unmasked") at the Montreal Comedy Festival. Together, they dive deep into the world comedy, stand-up and music. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adam Conover (Part 2 of 2) 29.08.2019

Barry Katz interviews comedian, writer and television host ADAM CONOVER. In this second episode, Adam talks about the ups and downs in his career, and how he achieved every comedian's dream: to write, star and executive produce his own successful truTV show "Adam Ruins Everything." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...

Adam Conover (Part 1 of 2) 27.08.2019

Barry Katz interviews comedian, writer and television host ADAM CONOVER. In this episode, Adam talks about the beginning of his career, how he developed a passion for stand-up and how he created the incredibly successful truTV show "Adam Ruins Everything." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt Besser (Part 2 of 2) 23.08.2019

Barry Katz and comedian, producer, actor and writer/director Matt Besser continue their conversation at the Montreal Comedy Festival. In this second part of the interview, they talk about Matt's beginnings in the business, what it takes to be successful and the secrets behind the Upright Citizens Brigade theater. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http...

Matt Besser (Part 1 of 2) 20.08.2019

Barry Katz and comedian, producer, actor and writer/director Matt Besser meet at the Montreal Comedy Festival to talk about improv, comedy and the creation of the world famous Upright Citizens Brigade. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Anjelah Johnson (Part 2 of 2) 15.08.2019

ANJELAH JOHNSON (MADtv) continues to talk with Barry Katz at the Montreal Comedy Festival about her upbringing, her career in comedy and how she created her most famous character. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Anjelah Johnson (Part 1 of 2) 12.08.2019

ANJELAH JOHNSON (MADtv) sits down with Barry Katz at the Montreal Comedy Festival to talk about her beginnings as an actress, how a viral video made her famous and how she became involved with the world of comedy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andrew Santino (Part 2 of 2) 08.08.2019

Part 2 of Barry Katz's interview with comedian, actor and producer Andrew Santino (MTV's "Punked," Showtime's "I'm Dying Up here," "The Disaster Artist") at the Montreal Comedy Festival. In this second episode, Andrew shares anecdotes about working with Jim Carrey, his disappointments and his proudest moments. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/...

Andrew Santino (Part 1 of 2) 06.08.2019

Barry Katz interviews comedian, actor and producer Andrew Santino (MTV's "Punked," Showtime's "I'm Dying Up here," "The Disaster Artist") at the Montreal Comedy Festival. In this first part of the interview, Andrew talks about the business of comedy, his friendship with Chris D'Elia and his first inspiration as a child. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

John Ferriter (In Memoriam, Part 2 of 2) 02.08.2019

This episode is a special re-release of Barry Katz's interview with John Ferriter in honor of his memory. JOHN FERRITER was the Chairman and CEO of The Alternative, a Management and Entertainment Production Company. Formerly the Managing Director of Octagon Entertainment and the former Executive Vice President Board Member and Worldwide Head of Non-Scripted Television for the William Morris Agency...

John Ferriter (In Memoriam, Part 1 of 2) 01.08.2019

This episode is a special re-release of Barry Katz's interview with John Ferriter in honor of his memory. JOHN FERRITER was the Chairman and CEO of The Alternative, a Management and Entertainment Production Company. Formerly the Managing Director of Octagon Entertainment and the former Executive Vice President Board Member and Worldwide Head of Non-Scripted Television for the William Morris Agency...

Tyrone Jackson (Part 2 of 2) 19.07.2019

Barry continues his interview of actor and entrepreneur Tyrone Jackson who tells it all about his move from acting to developing his own business. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tyrone Jackson (Part 1 of 2) 16.07.2019

Barry interviews actor and entrepreneur Tyrone Jackson who tells it all about his difficult childhood, his beginnings as an actor and his rise to success. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adam Trent (Part 2 of 2) 11.07.2019

Barry Katz continues his interview with former client and amazing illusionist Adam Trent (The Road Trick - Netflix) and talks about how he made it in the business of magic, how he built a fanbase and became a successful entertainer who always seeks to get to the next level. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...

Adam Trent (Part 1 of 2) 09.07.2019

Barry sits down with illusionist and former client Adam Trent ("The Road Trick," available on Netflix) to discuss magic tricks, touring, and how to be successful as an illusionist and an entertainer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Scott Hallock (Part 2 of 2) 05.07.2019

In this second episode, Barry continues to interview producer and writer Scott Hallock (creator - "Scare Tactics" - now streaming on Netflix) and goes deep into his experiences with people in the industry from Justin Timberlake to Howie Mandel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Scott Hallock (Part 1 of 2) 01.07.2019

In this episode, Barry interviews producer and writer Scott Hallock and discusses the creation and behind the scenes secrets of the cult prank show Scare Tactics (now streaming on Netflix). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kelly Carlin (Part 2 of 2) 21.06.2019

Barry continues his interview with George Carlin's daughter Kelly Carlin. Throughout the episode, she shares details of her father's life, his genius, his personal life, his addictions, how she dealt with it and became a great artist. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kelly Carlin (Part 1 of 2) 18.06.2019

Barry Katz interviews legendary comedian George Carlin's daughter Kelly Carlin about her experience growing up with a famous father, finding her own path and becoming a successful comedian, writer and producer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael Levine (Part 2 of 2) 14.06.2019

Barry Katz continues his conversation with publicist Michael Levine to talk about his pathway to success and listen to his advice. Levine has represented a record-breaking 58 Academy Award winners, 34 Grammy Award winners, 43 New York Times best-sellers. The people he has represented include Michael Jackson, Prince, George Carlin, David Bowie, Sandra Bullock and more. He has authored 19 books, inc...

Michael Levine (Part 1 of 2) 11.06.2019

Barry Katz invites publicist Michael Levine to talk about his pathway to success and listen to his advice. Levine has represented a record-breaking 58 Academy Award winners, 34 Grammy Award winners, 43 New York Times best-sellers. The people he has represented include Michael Jackson, Prince, George Carlin, David Bowie, Sandra Bullock and more. He has authored 19 books, including 5 best-sellers, "...

Jim & Jeannie Gaffigan (Best of, Part 2 of 2) 06.06.2019

Jim Gaffigan worked in the advertising business on award-winning campaigns for Sierra Mist, ESPN, Saturn, and Rolling Rock, earning him Business Week's 1999 salesman of the year award. He got his first big break on Late Show with David Letterman, who handpicked him to develop a CBS sitcom, Welcome to New York, shot in the big apple. He has appeared on numerous TV series and feature films including...

Jim & Jeannie Gaffigan (Best of, Part 1) 03.06.2019

Jim Gaffigan worked in the advertising business on award-winning campaigns for Sierra Mist, ESPN, Saturn, and Rolling Rock, earning him Business Week's 1999 salesman of the year award. He got his first big break on Late Show with David Letterman, who handpicked him to develop a CBS sitcom, Welcome to New York, shot in the big apple. He has appeared on numerous TV series and feature films including...

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