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Everyone always says they're so busy. But what exactly are they so busy with? In their podcast Sorry I've Been So Busy, writer/comedians Matt Goldich (Late Night) and Andrew Goldstein (MTV) talk to their interesting and funny friends to find out what they've actually been so busy with - everything f…

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    • Apr 30, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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    Final Episode (For Now) with Producer Alex

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2019 65:08


    Matt, Andrew and producer Alex explain why they're just too busy to continue doing the podcast. They also reminisce about the origins of Sorry I've Been So Busy and discuss some of their favorite episodes and guests, while leaving the door open for potential episodes in the future!

    Jourdain Fisher

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2018 69:11


    Matt and Andrew talk to comedian Jourdain Fisher about how he crushed on the Tonight Show earlier this month, what led to him getting booked on the show, the opening joke he had to cut, what he replaced it with, the pain-staking process of putting together his outfit for the performance, and every minute of the most nerve-wracking day of his career. Plus juicing, living in Brooklyn and dating someone in Harlem, and growing up in a family that runs a funeral home. 

    Nimesh Patel Re-Release

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2018 57:04


    From the vault, Matt and Andrew talk to comedian & writer, Nimesh Patel (SNL Weekend Update, 88th Academy Awards) about transitioning from a career in finance to a career in comedy, getting discovered by Chris Rock in a biker bar, writing on the Oscars and SNL, and emulating Kobe Bryant's sleep schedule. 

    Ryan Ling

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2018 75:31


    Matt and Andrew talk to Ryan Ling (CEO, Birdbrain Productions, creator of Guy Code and Girl Code) about creating the Code show universe, how he started his career embedded in Hulk Hogan's house, running his own production company, why he starts every morning by meditating and journaling, and launching one of the hottest stand up showcases in NYC, the Bird Brain comedy shows.

    Mike Lawrence Re-Release

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2018 53:55


    From the vault, Matt and Andrew talk to Mike Lawrence (stand-up and writer for Inside Amy Schumer) about working at LaGuardia Airport, the challenges of waking up before noon, and why podcasts are the new open mikes.

    Dan St. Germain

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2018 59:09


    Matt and Andrew talk to comedian and writer, Dan St. Germain (The Break with Michelle Wolf, Superior Donuts, his album, "No Real Winners Here" available on iTunes now) about his play writing past, roasting professional wrestlers, 12-step programs, the last minute joke he added to his Conan set, and how he found out the show he was most recently writing for got cancelled. 

    Julia Young

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2018 63:54


    Matt and Andrew talk to comedy writer and performer, Julia Young (Wild n' Out, Joking Off,  author, "Please Don't Grab my Pussy" on bookshelves in October) about Tori Spelling, celebrity baby names, watching horrifying Netflix documentaries on dates, potting plants, and how she went from comedy writer to on-air talent twice.

    Casey Jost

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2018 67:38


    Matt and Andrew talk to writer/comedian/actor Casey Jost (Impractical Jokers, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon) about ear wax, electric skateboarding, Staten Island, Weezer, and why it’s not a good idea to do improv at a rapper’s birthday party.

    Sam Morril Re-Release

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2018 59:56


    From the vault, Matt and Andrew talk to comedian Sam Morril about getting roofied in college, opening for Bill Burr early in his career, dealing with a herniated disc, and the horror watching Kristaps Porzingis tear his ACL. Check out his special "Positive Influence" out 9/14 on Comedy Central. 

    Adam Lowitt Re-Release

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2018 58:48


    From the vault, Matt and Andrew talk to Adam Lowitt about producing The Daily Show, going through hair and make-up as a bald man, and trying to get an Uber in Rochester.

    Michael Torpey Re-Release

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2018 67:11


    From the vault, Matt and Andrew talk to actor, Michael Torpey (Orange is the New Black, Veep) about Julia Louis-Dreyfus' rare genius, working with Michael Jordan's Hitler mustache, the benefits of overnight oats, making the new season of OITNB, and why you should wake up and say YES!

    Jake Plunkett

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2018 50:41


    Matt and Andrew talk to Jake Plunkett (Producer/Segment Director, Late Show with Stephen Colbert) about growing up in New Jersey (and not Staten Island), the time Regis Philbin tried to have him removed from a wrap party, producing Triumph the Insult Comic Dog on the Republican and Democratic National Convention floors, and how his mom, Bootsie became the Late Show's break out political correspondent. 

    Dan Black

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2018 66:32


    Matt and Andrew talk to comedian Dan Black (host of The Comedians of Wrestling podcast) about how Wrestlemania is the Rosh Hashanah of the wrestling calendar, playing one-on-one against Karl Anthony Towns and the art of making phantom plans.

    Amber Ruffin Re-Release

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2018 55:02


    From the vault, Matt and Andrew talk to Amber Ruffin about the nomadic life of an improviser, where to get a great Philly cheesesteak in Chicago, and just "driving down."

    Josh Comers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2018 61:38


    Matt and Andrew talk to Josh Comers (stand-up comedian and writer for Conan, the Tonight Show and 6 Comedy Central roasts) about working with Dennis Rodman on the Bruce Willis roast, how Twitter has changed in the age of Trump, what happens when a roaster goes off script, and who his dream roastee is.

    Michael Levin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2018 65:05


    Matt and Andrew talk to Michael Levin (writer, NBC's Trial & Error; NYTF Winner Best Writer, Alive in Denver, co-host The Rights to Ricky Sanchez podcast) about the time a bloody Richard Dreyfuss stole his wallet, getting fired by accident, how to navigate NBA Summer League in Vegas, and if the 2001 Iverson Sixers could hang with the 2018 Warriors.

    Allison Yarrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2018 54:07


    Matt and Andrew talk to Allison Yarrow (journalist, speaker, and author of 90s Bitch - available on bookshelves and Amazon now) about the bitchification of women in the 90s, the not-so-hidden sexism on Beverly Hills 90210, practicing her signature for book signings, and how we all got it wrong with Lorena Bobbitt.

    Phil Rosenthal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2018 53:49


    Matt and Andrew talk to Phil Rosenthal (creator of Everybody Loves Raymond & star of Somebody Feed Phil) about the secret to Everybody Loves Raymond’s longevity, finding the world’s best Pad Thai on a boat, his legendary movie nights at his house, Anthony Bourdain’s influence on his career, and how to turn your vacation into your vocation.

    Erin Gloria Ryan Re-Release

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2018 58:50


    From the vault, Matt and Andrew talk to Erin Gloria Ryan (Crooked Media) about her grammar pet peeves, ordering lunch to your desk, and the wonders of the Minnesota State Fair.

    Todd Barry Re-Release

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2018 62:12


    From the vault, Matt and Andrew talk to Todd Barry (legendary comedian and host of the Todd Barry Podcast) about keeping Keith Richards-esque hours, touring in almost all 50 states, and the hidden dangers of ordering room service veggie burgers with Sarah Silverman.

    Mark Normand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2018 48:28


    Matt and Andrew talk to comedian Mark Normand (One-Hour Comedy Central Special “Don’t Be Yourself”) about life as a janitor, his controversial appearance on Andrew’s morning show, what activities do and do not require a shower, and why you should always open with a lie.

    Farah Brook

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2018 65:10


    Matt and Andrew talk to comedian Farah Brook about what it’s like to work on a trading floor, why she got kicked out of summer camp, how to go viral without even trying, and why you should always reply “Yes” to Facebook event invites.

    Gibran Saleem

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2018 63:23


    Matt and Andrew talk to comedian Gibran Saleem about his love of bagels, the weightlifting injury that led him to comedy, auditioning for Blue's Clues, and his very mysterious method of blowing people off.

    Michelle Collins Re-Release

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2018 69:48


    From the vault, Matt and Andrew talk to Michelle Collins (co-host of The View) about how to score free Pez, what's in Whoopi's mug, and whether it's okay to cancel plans to watch Jeopardy.

    Howie Kahn

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2018 65:59


    Matt and Andrew talk to magazine writer, podcaster and co-author of Sneakers the book, Howie Kahn about fatherhood at 40, telling stories through food, his humble beginnings working the morning shift at Zingerman's Deli in Ann Arbor, his sneaker collection, and everybody shares their Madeleine Moments!

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    Neal Brennan Re-Release

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2018 56:40


    From the vault, Matt and Andrew talk to writer/comedian Neal Brennan (Chappelle's Show) about the process of putting on a one-man show, how he wakes up in the morning, free socks, and the very recent and very painful time he blew somebody off.

    Sam Morril

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2018 60:06


    Matt and Andrew talk to comedian Sam Morril (Conan, Colbert, and the host of MSG's "People Talking Sports") about getting roofied in college, opening for Bill Burr early in his career, dealing with a herniated disc, and the horror of watching Kristaps Porzingis tear his ACL.

    Chase Mitchell

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2018 66:34


    Matt and Andrew talk to Chase Mitchell (comedian and former writer for the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon) about the pluses and minuses of Twitter, how to spy on your dog, the best meal he's ever cooked, and why it's better to be honest about your unemployment.

    David Feldman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2018 62:03


    Matt and Andrew talk to legendary comedy writer, David Feldman, about political correctness in comedy, getting burned by Dennis Miller, letting it all hang out in the gym locker room, and his favorite joke that he's ever written.  Today's podcast is brought to you by casper.com - receive $50 towards any mattress purchase at www.caspertrial.com/SIBSB.

    NYC Podfest LIVE with Sara Haines

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2018 61:02


    In a live episode recorded at NYC Podfest, Matt and Andrew talk to Sara Haines (co-host of the View!) about their mutual beginnings in the NBC page program, why her seat had to be separated from Joy Behar's, how she works breastfeeding into her morning routine, and the time she got dropped by Spider-Man.

    Michelle Buteau Re-Release

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2018 55:50


    From the vault: Matt and Andrew talk to comedian Michelle Buteau about helping to run her husband's furniture business, shopping at Ikea, and the pain of putting on a bra to run errands.

    Josh Beckerman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2018 53:50


    Matt and Andrew talk to the Foodie Magician Josh Beckerman about how one becomes a foodie magician, what it’s like to travel the world entertaining at parties, his favorite NYC eats, and where he hides a deck of cards. Plus: he blows our minds by performing mentalism on Matt and producer Alex! Sorry I've Been So Busy will be recording a live episode as part of NYC Podfest Sunday, April 8 at 1pm w/ special guest Sara Haines (co-host of The View!) Get your tickets here: https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe.c/10246279

    Bryan Tucker

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2018 58:49


    Matt and Andrew talk to Bryan Tucker (co-head writer of SNL) about putting together the post-election SNL episode hosted by Dave Chappelle, helping to produce an episode of “Inside the NBA” with Charles Barkley and Shaq, his classic appearance on “I Know Black People,” and what makes Cheetos “dangerously cheesy.” Sorry I've Been So Busy will be recording a live episode as part of NYC Podfest Sunday, April 8 at 1pm w/ special guest Sara Haines (co-host of The View!) Get your tickets here: https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe.c/10246279

    Live 100th Episode with Chris Distefano & Yannis Pappas

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2018 59:12


    Matt and Andrew celebrate their 100th episode with a LIVE recording at The Stand Comedy Club featuring special guests; comedians, Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas (The Bay Ridge Boys, History Hyenas podcast) where they talk about the trouble with wearing sweatpants at work, their run in with a Bay Ridge city councilman while taking a historical walking tour, eating pizza for breakfast, and the subway ride Chris and his dad will never forget.

    Michael Kosta

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2018 65:09


    Matt and Andrew talk to Daily Show correspondent Michael Kosta about his past as a professional tennis player, visiting a strip club (FOR WORK!), the dangers of losing your notebook while riding your motorcycle, going to Tijuana to shoot a Daily Show field price, and being a lovable asshole. Today's podcast is brought to you by casper.com - receive $50 towards any mattress purchase at www.caspertrial.com/SIBSB.

    HQ's Scott Rogowsky

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2018 63:26


    Matt and Andrew talk to HQ “Quiz Daddy” Scott Rogowsky about when he first realized the app was about to take off, how much he prepares for the show each day, whether Trader Joe’s food is actually healthier, and seeing Regis Philbin topless. We are doing a live Sorry I've Been So Busy at The Stand on Friday, 3/9 @ 6pm with special Guests Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas. You can purchase tickets here --> http://bit.ly/2ETpInf Today's podcast is brought to you by audible.com - get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/SIBSB. Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player.

    Nimesh Patel

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2018 62:52


    Matt and Andrew talk to comedian & writer, Nimesh Patel (SNL Weekend Update, 88th Academy Awards) about transitioning from a career in finance to a career in comedy, getting discovered by Chris Rock in a biker bar, writing on the Oscars and SNL, and emulating Kobe Bryant's sleep schedule.  We are doing a live Sorry I've Been So Busy at The Stand on Friday, 3/9 @ 6pm with special Guests Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas. You can purchase tickets here --> http://bit.ly/2ETpInf Today's podcast is brought to you by warbyparker.com - get a FREE 5-Day Home Try-On at www.warbyparkertrial.com/SIBSB. Five pairs. Five days. One-hundred percent free.

    Arda Ocal

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2018 61:23


    Matt and Andrew talk to broadcaster and host Arda Ocal (The Hockey Show on MSG Network) about commentating for the World NHL 94 video game championship, his weekly meal prep, how his WWE alter ego "Kyle Edwards" came to be, his favorite hockey names, and learning all the new Tetris moves.  Today's podcast is brought to you by casper.com - receive $50 towards any mattress purchase at www.caspertrial.com/SIBSB.

    Michael Kaplan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2018 62:42


    Matt and Andrew talk to Michael Kaplan (co-host of the Lost in America podcast) about the logistics of attending the Eagles’ championship parade, the time he sold the jersey off his back to one of the founders of Venmo, how Robert DeNiro orders a martini, and “finally” sharing a Super Bowl win with his son. Today's podcast is brought to you by audible.com - get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/SIBSB. Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player.

    Jon Fisch

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2018 52:09


    Matt and Andrew talk to comedian Jon Fisch (Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the Late Show with David Letterman) about having one of the original New York comedy podcasts, what makes the Comedy Cellar so great, getting passed at the legendary Comic Strip, and the 24 hour stomach bug that forced him to cancel his first show ever and throw up in a Gatorade bottle. Today's podcast is brought to you by warbyparker.com - get a FREE 5-Day Home Try-On at www.warbyparkertrial.com/SIBSB. Five pairs. Five days. One-hundred percent free.

    Mindy Tucker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2018 62:41


    Matt and Andrew talk to Mindy Tucker (super-duper NYC comedy photographer) about the big mistake she made while photographing her first comedy show, the legendary last night of Rififi, shooting John Mulaney's first (and her first!) head shots, and how she accidentally gave up drinking.   Today's podcast is brought to you by audible.com - get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/SIBSB. Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player.

    Alex Delany

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2018 60:56


    Matt and Andrew talk to Alex Delany from BonAppetit.com about the making of his hugely popular online travelogue to Philly in which he ate 16 cheesesteaks in 12 hours, what makes the perfect cheesesteak, surviving the smell of cheese wiz and farts in the minivan all day, and what regional delicacy could be next on his must try list. Today's podcast is brought to you by casper.com - receive $50 towards any mattress purchase at www.caspertrial.com/SIBSB.

    Rachel Feinstein

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2018 57:57


    Matt and Andrew talk to comedian/actress Rachel Feinstein (HBO’s Crashing, Only Whores Wear Purple) about the weirdest thing she’s ever had thrown at her while performing, what it’s like to live with Sherrod Small, why it’s always helpful to know firemen, and why you should never show up late to one of Ben Bailey’s parties. Today's podcast is brought to you by warbyparker.com - get a FREE 5-Day Home Try-On at www.warbyparkertrial.com/SIBSB. Five pairs. Five days. One-hundred percent free.

    Jamie Lee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2018 49:32


    Matt and Andrew talk to stand-up, writer and actress Jamie Lee (season 2 of HBO's "Crashing," her upcoming album "I Mean...") about the moment she found out she was cast in season 2 of "Crashing," why she and Pete Holmes are better off as just comedy friends, the breakfast burrito that defined her open mic years, and why she made the mistake of thinking Matt was cool.   Today's podcast is brought to you by casper.com - receive $50 towards any mattress purchase at www.caspertrial.com/SIBSB.

    Jonathan Partridge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2018 62:56


    Matt and Andrew talk to Jonathan Partridge (creator of Long Island Medium and development exec at MTV) about meeting Theresa Caputo for the first time, lugging a sleep machine everywhere, filming a redneck prank show in Connecticut, and what makes a good Greek salad. Today's podcast is brought to you by warbyparker.com - get a FREE 5-Day Home Try-On at www.warbyparkertrial.com/SIBSB. Five pairs. Five days. One-hundred percent free.

    Janeane Garofalo Re-Release

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2017 68:51


    Matt and Andrew talk to the one and only Janeane Garofalo about the benefits of not being on email and social media, the merits of wet vs. dry Swiffers, and her upcoming Broadway debut.

    Subhah Agarwal

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2017 61:13


    Matt and Andrew talk to Subhah Agarwal (comedian and writer for The Jim Jefferies Show) about snorting Adderall, being “professionally hot,” getting Writers’ Guild health insurance, and how she threw her back out when she found out she got hired on the Jim Jefferies Show. Today's podcast is brought to you by audible.com - get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/SIBSB. Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player.

    Jared Freid

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2017 65:22


    Matt and Andrew talk to comedian Jared Freid (the J Train and U Up? podcasts) about what makes a good dating app profile, getting his picture up at the Comedy Cellar, why he loves the Bachelor, and being an ambivert. Today's podcast is brought to you by casper.com - receive $50 towards any mattress purchase at www.caspertrial.com/SIBSB.

    Ben Warheit

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2017 66:29


    Matt and Andrew talk to Ben Warheit (writer for Late Night with Seth Meyers) about acting in a Woody Allen movie, creating the Late Night bit, "Ya Burnt," his essential WaWa order and how he makes sure to always wake up in the most pleasant way possible. Today's podcast is brought to you by audible.com - get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/SIBSB. Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player.

    Michael H. Weber Returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2017 68:50


    Matt and Andrew talk to our first-ever returning guest, screenwriter Michael H. Weber (The Disaster Artist, in theaters December 1st) about peeing next to A-Listers, working with James Franco and Seth Rogen on "The Disaster Artist," navigating the Hollywood awards circuit, his blood feud with Dierks Bentley, and how he recently blew us off to shake hands with a bunch of Hollywood big-wigs. Today's podcast is brought to you by casper.com - receive $50 towards any mattress purchase at www.caspertrial.com/SIBSB.

    Monroe Martin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2017 53:53


    Matt and Andrew talk to comedian, Monroe Martin (Last Comic Standing, Guy Code, Vidiots) about his steady diet of crackers and beans, what Roseanne told him after he got eliminated from LCS, growing up in foster care, and binge watching the SAW movies. Today's podcast is brought to you by warbyparker.com - get a FREE 5-Day Home Try-On at www.warbyparkertrial.com/SIBSB. Five pairs. Five days. One-hundred percent free.

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