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Inside Darren Carter's Laugh Factory Slot 19 Strategy Comedian Darren Carter joins Sarah Halstead and Rich Chassler for a coffee-fueled masterclass on building a stand-up career in the social media age. Carter pulls back the curtain on nearly four decades of comedy, from his Fresno forensics team days to headlining the Laugh Factory, Comedy Central, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and booking a Showtime special after landing a Miller Beer national commercial as only his third audition. The trio dives into his headshot story (shot by a Fresno photographer who drove a van down to LA to shoot sets), the strategic genius of always choosing slot #19 at the Laugh Factory Tuesday Night Live, the power of voices and impressions, and his daily social media workflow using iMovie and CapCut, including the secret weapon of trial reels. Along the way Carter shares the legendary Minnie Pearl advice he keeps in his Notes app: "Love them with your heart and they'll love you right back." It's a joyful, generous, hilarious hour that feels like pulling up a bar stool with three working comedians. Today we're drinking coffee. Guest Info Darren Carter is a stand-up comedian, actor, and podcaster based in Sherman Oaks, California. He's performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Comedy Central, and booked a Showtime special. On screen, he's starred opposite John Travolta. Off stage he's a family man and the host of the podcast Pocket Party. Carter started comedy in his hometown of Fresno in 1989, sharpened his chops in high school forensics (Dramatic Interpretation, Humorous Interpretation, Original Prose & Poetry, and Speech to Entertain, plus the dreaded Lincoln-Douglas debate), took a Variety Arts class at Fresno City College, then moved to LA. He's a paid regular at both the Comedy Store and the Laugh Factory, and he's cracked the social media consistency code with daily uploads across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Guest Social Links Instagram @officialdarrencarter … https://www.instagram.com/officialdarrencarter/ Linktree … https://linktr.ee/DarrenCarter YouTube …http://youtube.com/DarrenCarter TikTok … https://www.tiktok.com/@officialdarrencarter Facebook … https://www.facebook.com/DarrenCarterOfficialFanPage?mibextid=ZbWKwL Pocket Party on Apple Podcasts … https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darren-carter-pocket-party/id1373544111?mt=2 Drink of the Podcast (NOT SPONSORED) We just really like this brand of Organic Mushroom Coffee. Six adaptogenic mushrooms, no jitters, medium price-tier subscription. Hosts Sarah and Rich are drinking it because the guest requested coffee. This is the first time DDBH has gone caffeine-fueled instead of wine-fueled, and the conversation is no less intoxicating. Carter ordered a vanilla iced latte alongside. "It doesn't give me the jitters like regular coffee… but you'll go broke drinking it." - Rich Chassler Ryze Mushroom Coffee … https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/pages/shop-all?srsltid=AfmBOorKrz2kUh7SB0UHHxzGUhyMObP4iM5xah2BxPOo3xJ0YMdSxYXr Chapters 0:00 Cold Open & Welcome, Sarah & Rich kick off the show 1:00 The Drink Today: Organic Mushroom Coffee, adaptogens, ~$54/mo, no jitters 4:16 Introducing Darren Carter, Tonight Show, Comedy Central, starred opposite John Travolta 4:40 The Headshot Story, photographer Frankie Lee L driving down from Fresno to shoot LA open-micers 11:00 Beginners Luck vs Inherent Energy, does your excitement get you the room? 13:00 Social Media Routine, daily uploads, 90-second reels, the magic of trial reels (1 to 5/day) 17:51 Editing Workflow, iMovie to phone to CapCut Pro: bright, loud, watermarked 24:00 New Bits vs Old Material, "Think of the room like an art gallery: today I'm putting up Darren Carter 2026." 29:00 Repackaging Old Footage, combine two days, add a GIF, change the hook, fool the algorithm 31:00 Bar vs Belly Room Productivity, 1992 vs 2026 (Barry Katz: "Nothing good happens on the couch") 33:00 Selling Tickets in 2026 vs The Old Days, when clubs had phone-banking teams, radio hits, the Last Laugh in San Jose 36:08 Comedy Origins in Fresno, career day, forensics team (DI, HI, OPP, STE, Lincoln-Douglas debate) 42:00 Moving to LA & Laugh Factory Tuesday Night Live, meeting roommate Julian Jones, the slot-19 strategy 45:10 The Power of Voices & Impressions, Bart Simpson, Snagglepuss, Gangs of Nebraska, Danny Lobell's Jackie Mason 49:00 Breaking Big, Miller Beer commercial (3rd audition, 1995), SAG card, Showtime special, Comedy Store + Laugh Factory regular 51:30 "Love Them With Your Heart," the Minnie Pearl advice that changed his stage life 53:16 A Long Beach Lesson in Professionalism, never call out the crowd (the bringer-caller tanked his set) 54:20 Pocket Party + Where to Find Darren, Instagram, Linktree, YouTube, TikTok 55:28 Shoutouts, Bass Home Studios / Doug Bass (plugs for anyone wanting a podcast space), Riedel Glassware, Corey Fry 57:00 Sign-Off, like, subscribe, five stars, see you next week Call to Action If you dug this episode, do these four things right now: LIKE this video ... https://www.youtube.com/@DrinkingDuringBusinessHours SUBSCRIBE to Drinking During Business Hours on YouTube... https://www.youtube.com/@DrinkingDuringBusinessHours FIVE-STAR the podcast on Apple Podcasts & Spotify COMMENT below your favorite Darren Carter moment (or just say hi, we read every one) Thinking about starting your own podcast? Hit up Doug Bass at Bass Home Studios in the West Hollywood-adjacent area. As Darren said: "There's a restroom, plenty of parking, and it's great." Yes, we got a shoutout for the air conditioning, the parking, and the bathroom. DDBH appreciates you, Doug. Host Links FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS! Sarah IG @sarahhalstead https://www.instagram.com/sarahhalstead/?hl=en FB @sarahjhalsteadcomic https://www.facebook.com/sarahjhalsteadcomic/ X @sarahjhalstead https://twitter.com/sarahjhalstead Website @SarahHalstead | sarahjhalstead.com Rich IG @richchassler https://www.instagram.com/richchassler/ FB @chasslerfans https://www.facebook.com/Chasslerfans/ X @richchassler https://x.com/richchassler Website richardchassler.com
In the latest, absolutely unmissable episode of the We Think It's Funny podcast, regular co-host Danny Lobell is joined by stand-up comedian Alan Bursky, who does a fantastic job filling in for Mark Schiff. Together, they sit down with the legendary 95-year-old comedy writer and actor, Rudy DeLuca, for a wildly entertaining, fast-paced history lesson. DeLuca dives deep into his incredible career, sharing rare behind-the-scenes memories of co-writing classic Mel Brooks films like High Anxiety and Dracula: Dead and Loving It, including what it was really like working alongside the great Leslie Nielsen. The trio takes listeners back to Rudy's early childhood roots in the Bronx, mapping out exactly how he broke into the entertainment industry and eventually found himself hanging out with icons like Elvis Presley and Sammy Shore. Things get hilarious and brilliantly nostalgic when Rudy and Alan look back on their own 50-plus year friendship, reminiscing about the historic 1972 opening night of The Comedy Store and the unforgettable time Rudy actually threw a young Alan out of the venue. From the infamous Comedy Store strike and Mitzi Shore stories to irreplaceable life advice from a man who has seen it all, this episode acts as a masterclass in Hollywood history. Packed with authentic laughs and spectacular storytelling, it is a must-watch for anyone who loves the golden era of comedy.
What happens when a "legendary lawyer" explains how to win cases big enough to buy a yacht? In this wild, unfiltered conversation, Jason Ingber sits down with the unforgettable Danny Lobell, who takes on the persona of legendary lawyer Harry Shalom, to share some of the most outrageous legal stories you've ever heard. From winning a car on The Price Is Right, to suing over brain freeze, defective Jeeps, crypto scams, and corporate negligence, Danny explains why every case should be made bigger, bigger, bigger. In this episode, you'll discover: How one phone call got a Price Is Right winner his car Turning small cases into massive class actions Why crypto scams, rental cars, and frozen Slurpees are legal gold The philosophy of winning cases "yacht-level big" Satirical takes on corporate accountability, consumer culture, and modern litigation Behind-the-scenes podcast chaos, legal theater, and absurd truths Highlights:
As the Summer winds down we thought we'd release a more lighthearted conversation about comedy, Israel, and the creative process with one of our favorite comedians, Danny Lobell. If you've been a listener since the Buckle Up days, you'll appreciate this one.Check out Danny Lobell's new comedy special on Prime: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0DQ61Y9Z6
On this very special episode of The Great Hang Podcast we have a very special guest. A pioneer in the medium of comedy podcasts, Danny Lobell sits down with Myka and Tim and reminisces about the old days of Comical Radio with Myka. Myka gets a harsh wake up call on this episode, will we be seeing some famous guests soon? Only time will tell. But we hope you enjoy this one. It's a touch longer than usual! Great Hang Patreon https://www.patreon.com/GreatHang iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/great-hang-with-myka-and-tim/id1574565430 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0xpCw3jkplXMxp82ow0NCF?si=dc4814443f324a6d Youtube Episode Playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnSkFaHeS4o&list=PL0xj2vuOYlctjiD60eEOk3Hl1bTENyWNl Follow Myka @Mykafox https://twitter.com/MykaFox https://www.instagram.com/mykafox/ Myka's Cracked Set https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vknrfO6kc9s&t=48s Follow Tim https://www.instagram.com/hot_comic69/
A Classic RISK! episode from our early years that first ran in October of 2012, where Ken Reid, Danny Lobell, Michele Carlo and Todd Dakotah Briscoe tell stories that go "Boo!" • Come to Portugal for RISK!'s 15th Anniversary in May 2025: risk-show.com/portugal • Pitch us your story! risk-show.com/submissions • Support RISK! through Patreon at patreon.com/risk or make a one-time donation: paypal.me/riskshow • Get tickets to RISK! live shows: risk-show.com/live • Get the RISK! Book and shop for merch: risk-show.com/shop • Take our storytelling classes: thestorystudio.org • Hire Kevin Allison as a coach or get personalized videos: kevinallison.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
There's nothing but laughs in our Funny Stuff compilations of classic RISK! stories on the lighter side. This week, Danny Lobell, Alex Wilkie and Alexandra Anagnostopoulos share about pranks, excitable chimps and strange dreams. • Pitch us your story! risk-show.com/submissions • Support RISK! through Patreon at patreon.com/risk or make a one-time donation: paypal.me/riskshow • Get tickets to RISK! live shows: risk-show.com/live • Get the RISK! Book and shop for merch: risk-show.com/shop • Take our storytelling classes: thestorystudio.org • Hire Kevin Allison as a coach or get personalized videos: kevinallison.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kylie Ora Lobell is a convert. Her husband, Danny Lobell, is a baal teshuvah. Somehow, together they've leapt over some difficult hurdles – a Catholic upbringing, agnosticism, rejection and a recent break in and robbery – to get to their place of Jewish observance and family life. This is their story. Saturday to Shabbos is […]
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We didn't know what to expect when Danny arrived, but we definitely didn't expect the wild ride, the ups and downs of the life of standup comic Danny Lobell. From podcasts, to standup, to a journey back to Judaism and to research his Sephardic roots, this was one of our most interesting and entertaining interviews! Book a screening of Danny's movie at https://www.reconquistadormovie.com/ Listen to Danny on This American Life: https://www.thisamericanlife.org/456/reap-what-you-sow/act-two-1 Get in touch with Danny at thecomical@yahoo.com Check out our Sponsor - Jerusalem Cafe in NYC and get 10% off for using our exclusive coupon code: KC10 - http://www.j2nyc.com/ Visit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/KiddushClub and buy us a coffee! Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiddushclubpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kiddushclubcast Join our WhatsApp chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HTWhnT1WiVFCioXjatEFi6 Send us you thoughts comments and suggestions via email: hock@kiddushclubpodcast.com
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Danny Lobell (WTF w/ Marc Maron, Ted X, Edinburgh Fringe Festival) sits down to talk about old electronics, prostituting his friend out to get a cat back, and his many get rich quick schemes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-lies-we-tell-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-lies-we-tell-podcast/support
When Marc was a young comic living in Boston, Buffalo Tom was one of his favorite bands. Buffalo Tom frontman Bill Janovitz joins Marc in the garage to talk about the band's rise from the pre-Nirvana days of indie rock to a point where huge mainstream success remained just out of reach. What happened after that? Also, Marc's buddy Danny Lobell returns to talk about turning his life and standup routines into a comic book in the style of one of his heroes, Harvey Pekar. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Sign up here for WTF+ to get the full show archives and weekly bonus material! https://plus.acast.com/s/wtf-with-marc-maron-podcast.
This week Danny Lobell is joined by comedian Matt Lieb in the studio. The two discuss Suja Juice, chocolate, jeans and LinkedIn. Matt also shows off his great vocals in creating an amazing jungle for Dumb money mistakes. Enjoy!
Steve Mittleman comes by the show to discuss his relationship with money with Danny Lobell. They talk about the Bobby and if Steve would invest and they discuss his early days in comedy and his long time friendships.Then they define some financial terms. Of course they also discuss his famous chin. Great talk with a really funny guy. Enjoy!
Allen Strickland Williams comes by the show to discuss the company Skillshare (an online video education platform) with Danny Lobell and if they would invest in it. Do they? Listen to find out! They also talk about Allen's time as an NBC page, eating out vs cooking in and Uber in Saudi Arabia. Great episode. Enjoy!
Genevieve Joy comes by to talk about Pymetrics, being in the new Garry Marshall movie Mother's Day, how she effortlessly blew through nearly one million dollars, how she stole or "rescued" Danny Lobell's hypoallergenic cat, her Dad's new dating life and Duncan Donuts new curbside delivery. Gen points out that Nigel is not what you would expect to be the name of the CEO of Duncan Donuts, she suggests he change it to the more fitting Larry.
Troy Conrad of Set List and Danny Lobell discuss Betterment a company that is proposing they can help you take control of your financial future, how to buy car, how many baskets your eggs should be in, what if there where no cars only scooters and the decline of the middle class. Great show, Enjoy!
Danny Lobell, along with LA-based comedian Shannon Leigh, talk about Fits.me, a virtual fitting room for clothes. Also: Maserati's in trouble. They had to recall 30,000 Sedans recently. Tune in for laughs and investment advice.
Danny Lobell, along with LA-based comedian Gary Cannon, talk about We Are the Pop Up and rich people who want their taxes raised. Tune in for laughs and investment advice.
Patrick Melton (Nobody Likes Onions) comes by CBS studios and talks with Danny Lobell about Hunt, Do they invest? Tune in to find out. Also Patrick tells a great story of how he was scammed by carnies the News on the street is the is now an app that tells you where you spend too much so you can avoid it. Is it a scam? a conspiracy? a shakedown? Tune in to hear what Danny and Patrick think!
Danny Lobell and LA-based comedian Jeremiah Watkins (Stand Up On The Spot) talk Chariot, a commuter shuttle in San Fran. They also discuss diseased bananas. Tune in for laughs and investment advice.
Danny Lobell and LA-based comedian Emmy Blotnik talk about Wearable Experiments, which is clothes with a tech infusion. They also discuss Whoopi Goldberg's new line of medical marijuana. Tune in for laughs and investment advice.
Danny Lobell and LA-based comedian Ben Blanchard talk about Shyp, a new service that ships items for customers. They also chat about a recent strike that hit Verizon. Tune in for laughs and investment advice.
Danny Lobell and LA-based comedian/Broad City contributor Kara Klenk talk about investing in 6sensorlabs, which shows you what's in your food in order to prevent allergic reactions. They also chat about the new junk food labels on Mars products. Tune in for laughs and investment advice.
Danny Lobell and LA-based comedian Micah Bleich talk about Farmigo, which connects farmers and consumers. They also chat about people who set up fake cancer charities. Tune in for laughs and investment advice.
Danny Lobell and LA-based comedian Brendan Scannell discuss Eaze, a California-based medical marijuana delivery service that developed an app to order marijuana instantly. They also chat about a Taliban app making it into the Apple store. Tune in for laughs and investment advice.
Danny Lobell and standup comedian Kevin Bartini discuss a product that will put a stop to dangerous cow farts and the downturn of the Japanese farming industry. They also talk about how Kevin purchased an item on the street that turned out to be a dumb money mistake. Tune in for laughs and investment advice.
Danny Lobell and standup comedian/writer Eliza Skinner talk Femometer, a smart phone app and thermometer that can help women determine whether or not they're pregnant. Tune in for laughs and investment advice.
Danny Lobell and standup comedian Jordon Ferber talk about Crik Nutrition, a new kind of protein made of cricket powder. Jordon's dumb money mistake was that he got his NYC tour guide license but never gave tours. Tune in for laughs and investment advice.
Danny Lobell and standup comedian Wayne Federman (Late Night with Jimmy Fallon) talk Lishtot, which is a business dealing with water contamination. Wayne's dumb money mistake is that he once returned money that he found. The news on the street is that Kit Kat company was refused a trademark for their candy in the United Kingdom. Tune in for laughs and investment advice.
Danny Lobell and standup comedian Tom Rhodes talk about a new wifi system in India that also solves the trash problem, as well as solar power for Africa. Tune in for laughs and investment advice.
Danny Lobell, along with LA-based stand up comedian Dave Waite, chat about Disease Diagnostic Group and its malaria detecting technology. There is also a new position in the CIA opening up: Librarian. Tune in for laughs and investment advice.
Danny Lobell, along with LA-based stand up comedian Graham Kay, talk about parking prediction app ParkNav in this live episode. Tune in for laughs and investment advice.
In the first ever live "Mostly Bull Market," Danny Lobell and guest Erica Rhodes ("Modern Family" and "A Prairie Home Companion") chat about social media selling platform Soldsie. Also, they touch upon shrinking airplane seats. Tune in for laughs and investment advice.
Danny Lobell, along with guests Jamie Flam (artistic director of The Hollywood Improv and host of the Gatekeeper podcast) and Jessimae Peluso (MTV's Girl Code and host of the "Sharp Tongue" podcast) chat about PopBookings. They also cover financial terms like Obamanomics. Tune in for laughs and investment advice.
Danny Lobell and standup comedian Matt Kirshen chat about the Firefly 2, a portable vaporizer, as well as the scandal-plagued Snapchat. Tune in for laughs and investment advice.
Danny Lobell and standup comedian Michael Somerville chat about iMovr, which makes treadmill desks. They also cover Zimbabwe's lack of currency right now. Tune in for laughs and investment advice.
Danny Lobell and "The Skinny" creator Jessie Kahnweiler talk about Cleanify, which is an app that helps you keep your home sparkling. They also discuss Jessie's dumb money mistakes and sexist pricing. Tune in for laughs and investment advice.
Danny Lobell and standup comedian Danny McDermott explore Hamwells, a shower that recycles the water you use. They also chat about the imminent demise of nudie mags including Playboy and Penthouse. Tune in for laughs and investment advice.
Danny Lobell and LA-based comedian Dave DeLuca talk about Shift, which makes buying and selling cars less of a hassle. They also chat about rainforest activists being upset with Cheetos. Tune in for laughs and investment advice.
Danny Lobell and Adam Conover ("Adam Ruins Everything") chat about Hop!, a new app for parents that lets them stay in touch with their kids' teachers. They also talk about how Jerry Seinfeld is selling 16 of his Porsches. Tune in for laughs and investment advice.
Danny Lobell and standup comedian Ian Abramson chat about Luna Lights, a device that helps the elderly navigate their homes. In the news on the street, they talk about the Zika virus' effect on tourism around the world. Tune in for laughs and investment advice.
Danny Lobell and Daniel David Shapiro (host/creator "Two Truths and a Lie" storytelling show in Los Angeles) chat about Petiole, an app that keeps plants alive. They also go over financial terms like "junk bonds" and "obsolescence risk." Tune in for laughs and investment advice.
Danny Lobell and Paul Provenza ("The Aristocrats" and "Sataristas") discuss Brain.fm, which apparently helps people complete tasks more effectively through music. Someone paid a ton of money for an old dime and Paul's dumb money mistake is that he invested in a business that got too popular too quickly. Tune in for laughs and investment advice.
Danny Lobell and standup comedian from NYC Megan Gailey ("Conan") talk about Livblend's bottled smoothies and a recent Kanye West rant. Tune in for laughs and investment advice.
Danny Lobell and comedian Josh Adam Meyers (The Goddamn Comedy Jam) talk Eyesynth, which gives the blind a new way to see the world, how Josh spent tons of money on fleeces, and a new gun made of a meteorite. Tune in!
Danny Lobell and Tommy Savitt discuss Tommy Lama, who does healing for crowds at casinos and clubs. They talk about investing in 3D printed shoes as well as how Mark Zuckerberg has built himself a robot. Tune in for laughs and investment advice.