So You Think You Want To Work In TV?

This is an old episode of Daytime Justice, the old pod, that is more relevant now with this new format. Also, reality is on a downswing. The only reality show that's water-cooler talk worthy is 90 Day Fiancee. Personally, I am in love with Magic for Humans. Anything Tim and Eric does is brilliant. But I digress! This is a really great conversation with Deborah about the demands made of producers of reality TV shows. So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouthinkyouwannaworkintv.com.

This solo episode is about time being UP for perverts. I love it! Bye, Les! We've had enough of these idiot's bullshit.  So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouthinkyouwannaworkintv.com.

Andy has had an incredible career and he's still got more years ahead of him! Everyone loves Andy and he's great at what he does. He has the BEST stories, especially if you're a fan of talk shows, those dating shows that were everywhere in the early 2000's, and court shows. We still have more to talk about so he'll be back very soon!   So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouthinkyouwannaworkintv.com.

I'm in the heart of Texas producing comedy specials at Esther's Follies on 6th street. What a joy it has been to be "home" and to have the best time with some amazing comedians who are my friends and colleagues in comedy back in L.A.    So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouthinkyouwannaworkintv.com.

One of the fun things about TV Production is you get to go on the road. Sometimes it's torture, sometimes it's great. In this case, it's pretty great. Since I couldn't get anyone on the show to do the podcast (and I explain why in the episode) I went to Lafayette Park and experienced the shit show that is there. I interviewed people and caught a fight between a DTJ impersonator and a Jesus freak. Enjoy!   So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouthinkyouwannaworkintv.com.

When you book a case on a court show about a hot dog, you're going to be producer of the week! My friend Nyasha found the strangest case and she was able to convince the litigants to have Judge Joe Brown hear their case. We talk about all the craziness we encountered on that show and on Divorce Court. We're both still single. I don't know anyone from DC who is in a healthy relationship OR is married. Not. One. There's a reason. So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouthinkyouwannaworkintv.com.

I recorded some stuff on the road and it sounded really crappy. So I just recorded a mini-sode to give you an update on my recent travels and what's to come. I got a nasty flu/infection from some idiot who was coughing without covering his mouth. Moving forward, I'm bringing swine flu masks with me on all flights. I'm miserable.   So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouthinkyouwannaworkintv.com.

TJ got to work on one of my favorite shows, Dancing With The Stars. All I've ever wanted was to get famous, have my life fall apart, and make my comeback on DWTS. Is that too much to ask? Apparently, it is. TJ's worked on other shows as well. We talk about all of it! This is originally from my old Daytime Justice podcast. It was so good I had to bring it back!   So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouthinkyouwannaworkintv.com.

Amir Talai is a comedian, actor, writer, activist, and he chose our focus for this episode. We talk about money. We wanted to share with you the realities of how hard it is to make money in this business and how one year you can crush it financially, then you have two really bad years. It's a great conversation about a topic that no one likes to talk about. So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouthinkyouwannaworkintv.com.

Chris Regan is one of the nicest, funniest guys you'll ever meet. He's also got a mantle full of awards! He's currently a writer on Family Guy on Fox but he's done so much more: he wrote a book with William Shatner, wrote on The Daily Show, Lopez Tonight, wrote jokes for Seth MacFarlane when he hosted the Oscars, and more.    So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouthinkyouwannaworkintv.com.

Traci is a comedian and a TV host and she has a really cool story about how she was able to start getting hosting gigs. I've got mad respect for her hustle. We talk hosting an MTV awards show in Mexico City with Pete Wentz, hosting a hidden camera show for MTV, and her new podcast, Get To The Point, a podcast about saving money using points and rewards programs.  Also, if you haven't become a Patron, this might be the week you want to do it. For the bonus content, she shares a story about an encounter with an A list celebrity that is hilarious and slightly cringeworthy, but mostly hilarious.  So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouthinkyouwannaworkintv.com.

Lisa is a dear friend of mine and I'm delighted she finally did my podcast. She wrote for Chelsea Handler for a long time and went on to produce other shows for E! She also has done a ton of voice over. Our discussion gets deep when she starts to beat herself up--- I pulled her out of it. Let me know how I did! If you're a Patron, you'll be delighted to know you'll get to hear us talk about the time she asked us to look at her vagina. I also made her tell me about all of the famous guys she had sex with.   So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouthinkyouwannaworkintv.com.

Brad is a comic and we perform together and hang out A LOT. How the hell did I not know that he was a Broadway performer? I don't ask enough questions. But I found out here. He talks about going from NYC comedian to on-camera talent and the adjustment from NYC life to LA life. If you're a Patron, you'll hear the most incredible story about him and Carrie Fisher you'll ever hear in your life. YOUR LIFE.    So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouthinkyouwannaworkintv.com.

Asterios got his start working on MadTV as a researcher and things went up from there! Then a former creative collaborator and he had a falling out. That guy then sued Asterios for 20mm dollars. It's a crazy story of how things can go bad even among comedians. We also touch on the Hardwick story early in the episode.   So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouwannaworkintv.com.  

Alex Hooper was on Season 13 (the one airing right now) of AGT. He chose to do a character and roast the judges and it was very Kaufmanesque. I thought it was genius. Alex talks about what it was like getting booed by 3000 people, having Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Tyra Banks, and Mel B hate him while staying committed to that character, the feelings he had afterwards, and what he thought of what made it to air.  So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouthinkyouwannaworkintv.com. *If you're a Patron at the $5 level or above or you're considering being one, the bonus content on this episode is absolutely hilarious! 

We're all in shock. Anthony Bourdain was the guy we all looked up to, admired, and wanted to be like. I chased after people who knew him or met him. Luckily, I was able to do two phoners with two people. Rico Gagliano of Dinner Party Download had him on his podcast. And my friend Bill Dawes worked out with him at an MMA studio in NYC. I love what they both had to say about Mr. Bourdain. You will, too. No music cues, no plugs. Just conversations.  www.soyouthinkyouwannaworkintv.com

Buzz Chatman is a Creative Director and Preditor (Producer/Editor). He got his start working at MTV News when they still had news and was there when MTV broke the news that Biggie Smalls had been shot. He was also an editor on The Apprentice for 4 seasons and we talk a lot about that. This is one of my favorite episodes! So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouthinkyouwannaworkintv.com.

GUYS. Really cool story on how Betsy met Roseanne and the unconventional way she got to be a writer on the original show. The cancelation of this show AND the reason for it affects her because all re-runs were pulled. Writers sometimes survive on money from re-runs. We talk about what it was like working for Roseanne back in the day and what she was like then vs. what she's like now. The difference is STARK, ya'll.  So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouthinkyouwannaworkintv.com.

Aliza Rosen started in news and is now running her own company, developing and producing scripted and unscripted content. Her podcast, The Reality of Reality, is a staple for producers and fans of unscripted TV shows. You will love hearing about her journey and the challenges that face the unscripted world today.   So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouthinkyouwannaworkintv.com

I know 3 directors who have had heart attacks while on the job. Billy is one of them. While shooting b-roll, he thought something was wrong but didn't realize the severity of it until paramedics were called. He talks with me about what he thinks triggered his heart attack on the 10 year anniversary of the event. So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouthinkyouwannaworkintv.com.

Chuck is a very nice guy who doesn't need to be because he's one of the funniest people around who works non-stop. He met me at the fancy Starbucks in Los Feliz and we talked about his first writing gig, the writing gig that fell through for me, working with Chris Rock, writing for The Oscars, and writing for Bill Maher.     So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouthinkyouwannaworkintv.com.

Stefanie Wilder Taylor (For Crying Out Loud, Rose Pricks, 5 time author) is a comedian, an author, a podcaster, and TV host, and TV writer. We both worked for an EP who was horrible to the both of us. He stole a show & Stefanie testified against him. The women suing Howard Schultz for the theft of Extreme Makeover won, but the deposition was no fun, especially for Stef. She was also recruited by Allison Mack for the NXIVM cult.    So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouthinkyouwannaworkintv.com.

There's nothing I like more than kittens. I'm also a fan of the football. Put them together and my head explodes! I've always wanted to work on Puppy Bowl or Kitten Bowl so to talk to Johanna about this show was a dream! There are lots of precautions they have to take because unlike puppies, kittens can get some air so producers have to act as human barricades incase a kitty goes for a field goal on their own. Johanna also talks about working on Lifetime's My Crazy Sex. So there's something for everyone in this episode!    So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouthinkyouwannaworkintv.com.

Greg is a brilliant stand up comic, writer, podcaster, and just a wonderful human. He and I did a show together recently and his talk show came up so I asked him to do my podcast. It's a really in-depth chat about not just his talk show, but about how his book "He's Not That Into You" came about, how he got a job on "Sex In The City", his old roommates (comedians you all know), how appearances plugging his book on Oprah led to him getting a gig as a daytime talk show host, and more.   So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouwannaworkintv.com.

I worked on Divorce Court but NOT for Jill Blackstone, the EP who was just arrested on suspicion of murdering her sister. I couldn't get anyone who actually worked with Jill to do the pod because they didn't want to implicate her in her pending trial. She wasn't easy to work for soooo... no one wants to really talk about that stuff until the case is heard and there's a verdict. So instead, I brought back an old episode of the former pod to talk with my friend Joaquin who I worked with on season 13 of Divorce Court. NOT AN EASY SHOW TO WORK ON, FOLKS.   So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouwannaworkintv.com.

This is an oldie but goodie from the old version of this podcast, Daytime Justice! I love this chat for lots of reasons but mostly because you can hear my dog Chipotle bark in the background at one point. RIP, Chipotle! Adam and I get into dealing with litigants who are upset they lost their case. Adam was mentored by an old school Ricki Lake producer so he really knows how to handle a bad situation. Enjoy this blast from the Daytime Justice past! So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouwannaworkintv.com.    

It took David 2 years to sell the original Queer Eye and now, the reboot on Netflix is taking the world by storm. David Collings, Co-Owner of Scout Productions and creator of Queer Eye and Rob Eric, Chief Creative Officer and Executive Producer of Queer Eye chat with me about the original Queer Eye and how it came to be and the reboot. These guys are amazing! They're kind, thoughtful about the programming they create and produce, and are men of strength and compassion. They're also really, really funny!    So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouwannaworkintv.com.

Billy and Steve met on season 1 of Punk'd. I met Billy on Season 8 and met Steve on a totally different show that Billy brought me on to. They are two of the funniest people I've ever met... and I know a lot of funny people. We talk about Punk'd, 'Tainment, Chatting with Choa, and 'Tainment forks. I know that all sounds weird but all of these things will make sense to you when you hear the episode.    So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouwannaworkintv.com.

Matt is a really funny stand up comic who has worked on a lot of shows as a writer and panelist. He's working on Jim's show on Comedy Central (I love Jim Jefferies!) so I invited him to come to the pod and talk about what it's like working on the show. He gives us some really cool inside info on how TV shows like The Jim Jefferies Show, The Sam Bee Show, and all the other political talk shows get clips for their desk pieces. Doesn't sound very interesting here but it's super interesting when you hear about it!   So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouwannaworkintv.com.

Michael and Richard performed as a duo called Gans & Register, Register & Gans. They were SO powerful on stage. They wore tuxedos and were so experimental in their approach to comedy and were always brilliantly funny. Now they're in LA and write 1 hour dramas. You never know where your artistic endeavors will take you! Enjoy this chat with two of the funniest, kindest, most talented people I know.  So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouwannaworkintv.com.

Drunk History is a great show. We love watching comedians drunkenly talk about history! But how do they do it? Is it just shooting one take of someone being hammered? How drunk are they? How does the director know when the comic is drunk enough to start telling the story? Drew tells us all about it in this episode.    So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouwannaworkintv.com.

Talia is a stand up comic who "fell into" working in reality. She's also from Florida. We're sorry but at least we got out! She's worked on hidden camera shows and also worked on Joan & Melissa's reality show. She also has great stories about Joan and her kindness with her crew.  So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouwannaworkintv.com.

#FBF for this extra episode of Daytime Justice. So you won't have to go so far back into the archives and re-editing some of my favorite episodes. You'll love this chat with Mickey and you'll learn a lot about Africanized Killer Bees. They are NO JOKE. She's doing much better now, I'm happy to report.  So You Think You Wanna Work In TV is an independently produced podcast. If you'd like to support the podcast, go to www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv and subscribe at a monthly level or go to www.soyouwannaworkintv.com to make a one time donation. Thank you for your support!

Roger is a delight! He was a cruise director and became a warm-up comic for some of sitcoms most memorable TV shows. He's currently the warm-up on Will & Grace and was the original warm-up on the show in its first run. He also runs a bulldog rescue. He's a 20 year veteran of this business and has the energy of a 20-year-old. You're gonna love him!   So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouthinkyouwannaworkintv.com.

Alex Hooper is a great stand up comic and a beyond great roast battle comic. You definitely know him from the show. I thought it would be cool to upload a bonus episode with someone who was on the show after interviewing the guy who created it. You can pre-order his comedy album Hugs. Drugs. Pugs. on iTunes.    Daytime Justice is an independently produced podcast. Go to www.daytimejustice.com and click on donate on the upper left hand corner of the page to make a monthly or a one time donation. We thank you for your support!

Happy Monday! Brian Moses created and hosts Roast Battle on Comedy Central. He also hosts the weekly show at the Comedy Store in the Belly Room. The origin story of this show is really interesting! I think the lesson learned here is happy accidents and coincidental events can turn into opportunities of a lifetime.    So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouthinkyouwannaworkintv.com.

Brandie Posey is a stand-up comic, self produced two comedy albums, has a podcast with her friend Barbara Gray and Tess Barker called Lady to Lady, and she created a show called Picture This that's performed in L.A., NY, and various comedy festivals around the country. Now it's a pilot for TruTV and hopefully will go to series! Hear how she took something from the stage to television. We can all draw inspiration from Brandie's story!   So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouthinkyouwannaworkintv.com.      

This is probably one of the best episodes yet. First, I made a new show open! Since the show has evolved to chats about all types of reality programming I thought I could use a new show open. I love it and hope you do, too! This episode is amaze. I've listened to it three times already and I never do that. Nina Manni and Teddy Margas are stand up comics, writers, actors, and producers. They also did audience warm up on Fashion Police and the stories they tell about Joan are amazing. I wish we could turn back time and tell her not to have surgery or to choose a different doctor. When you listen to this episode, you are guaranteed to miss Joan and her comedy and you'll realize she was the last of a breed of comedian--- someone who was present, caring, hard working, and absolutely hilarious.  Daytime Justice is an independently produced podcast. Go to www.daytimejustice.com and click on donate on the upper left hand corner of the page to make a monthly or a one time donation. We thank you for your support!

Cece is a comedian/sketch comedian turned TV writer. She's worked on the reboot of The Arsenio Hall Show, got an Emmy nomination for Bill Nye Saves The World, and has amazing stories about working on Mind of Mencia and The Miss Universe Pageant. This is a super interesting chat, especially the stuff about Miss Universe. She was there right after 45 was inaugurated and the show was broadcast live the same day as the first Women's March. A lot of stuff came up for her that day. It's a great listen!  So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouwannaworkintv.com.

My friend Taha got his start on the iconic talk show, Sally Jessy Raphael. He's got great stories about working on that show, working on a short-lived talk show for Richard Simmons, Donnie & Marie Osmond, and then transitioning to home renovation shows. He's a super interesting guy and one of my dearest friends! Enjoy!   So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouwannaworkintv.com.

Joseph is a multi-Emmy Award winning producer, director, and writer and he also happens to be my 3rd cousin! We had never met until the day we recorded this podcast. He is so kind, so smart, and so passionate about what he does. If you want to get to know a person who is living his dharma, Joseph is it. I hope you enjoy getting to know him and hearing about his travels as much as I enjoyed it!   So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouwannaworkintv.com.