Podcast appearances and mentions of don barris

What happens when Hollywood never comes knocking?Comedian, filmmaker, podcaster, and longtime Jimmy Kimmel collaborator Don Barris shares the unconventional journey that eventually led to the cult comedy Windy City Heat. After leaving Michigan for California, Don struggled through stand-up, lived in his car for extended periods, and spent years developing his own comedy projects rather than waiting for Hollywood to discover him. That persistence eventually connected him with Jimmy Kimmel and helped transform an unusual Comedy Store concept into one of the strangest cult comedies ever produced. Don also takes us behind the scenes of Windy City Heat, revealing how its elaborate real-life prank was constructed and why unpredictable reactions created filmmaking challenges unlike those of a traditional feature.Beyond the insanity of Windy City Heat, this conversation offers practical lessons for filmmakers and creators trying to build careers outside the traditional Hollywood system. Don discusses the importance of creating your own opportunities, developing long-term industry relationships, using podcasts and digital platforms to build an audience, and turning that audience into leverage for larger creative projects. From Jimmy Kimmel championing the movie to Quentin Tarantino, Eli Roth, and Jack Black discovering the film, Don's journey demonstrates how unconventional work can develop a life far beyond its original release—and why filmmakers shouldn't depend entirely on gatekeepers to determine whether their projects get made.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indie-film-hustle-a-filmmaking-podcast--2664729/support.

We get into all the latest sports news, including Conor McGregor's big "fight," NBA Summer League, and getting a finger up the bum.To support the show directly and gain access to bonus audio and the Super Secret Pod archive, visit www.patreon.com/punchdrunksports.Past guests include Joe Rogan, Duncan Trussell, Bert Kreischer (again), Pauly Shore, Tom Segura, Bobby Lee, Brody Stevens, Don Barris, Jason Ellis, Bryan Callen, Brian Redban, Josh Barnett, Brendan Schaub, Steve Rannazzisi, Tait Fletcher, and many others.Hosts: Jayson Thibault, Johnny Woodard, Sam TripoliThanks to the Dead Reds for the intro music! Check them out here: https://thedeadreds.bandcamp.com/album/dictated-democracy

The guys are back to talk about the NBA Finals, the Washington DC UFC, proposed changes to the NBA Draft Lottery, whether MLB will face a labor stoppage, and more homoerotic shenanigans.To support the show directly and gain access to bonus audio and the Super Secret Pod archive, visit www.patreon.com/punchdrunksports.Past guests include Joe Rogan, Duncan Trussell, Bert Kreischer (again), Pauly Shore, Tom Segura, Bobby Lee, Brody Stevens, Don Barris, Jason Ellis, Bryan Callen, Brian Redban, Josh Barnett, Brendan Schaub, Steve Rannazzisi, Tait Fletcher, and many others.Hosts: Jayson Thibault, Johnny Woodard, Sam TripoliThanks to the Dead Reds for the intro music! Check them out here: https://thedeadreds.bandcamp.com/album/dictated-democracy

It's the William Montgomery Show with guest Trey Campbell!

It's the William Montgomery Show with guest CJ Landry!

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — visit https://betterhelp.com/WMS It's the William Montgomery Show with guest Gary Faust!

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — visit https://betterhelp.com/WMS It's the William Montgomery Show with guest David Jolly!

William is joined this week by his buddy Roozie Tehranian to chat rugs, bongs, tats and rats! It's the William Montgomery Show!

William is joined this week by Heath Cordes. It's the William Montgomery Show!

William and Grant cover everything from paranoia and viral clips to dog injuries, statins, allergies, and trying to stay healthy. They're also joined by live callers from across the country—Colorado, Phoenix, Nashville—and even Japan. It's the William Montgomery Show!

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/wms This episode is sponsored by Brooklyn Bedding — Go to https://www.brooklynbedding.com and use code WMS for 30% off. William is joined this week by Dedrick Flynn to talk about the pressure of Kill Tony, building stand-up material under pressure, life on the road, music, comedy influences, and wild stories from touring and growing up in the South. It's the William Montgomery Show!

This episode is sponsored by Nic Nacs — Go to https://www.nicnac.com/william and use code WILLIAM for 20% off, or use the store locator to find Nic Nacs near you.Wiulliam is joined this week by Martin Phillips to dive into the nitty gritty details of sex robots, March Madness, best ways to drown and more. It's the William Montgomery Show!

William chats about Reddit rabbit holes, meditation walnuts, scary video games, freight shipping disasters, puzzle competitions, Nashville landscaping, casino trips in Tunica. It's The William Montgomery Show!

Luke Bischoff drops by to join William for a chat about New York winters, Austin open mics, UCB glory days, fake tour websites, statins, glyphosate, and chimp attack movies. It's The William Montgomery Show!

This episode is sponsored by Nic Nacs — Go to https://www.nicnac.com/william and use code WILLIAM for 20% off, or use the store locator to find Nic Nacs near you. Drew Nickens drops by to join William for a chat about Blippi, toys, cinnamon rolls, flirting to converting and more. It's the William Montgomery Show!

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — visit https://betterhelp.com/WMS to get 10% off your first month. Tai Nguyen joins William for a conversation about crowd work psychology, mental hospitals starting comedy shows, gamer brain fog, Valentine's Day pressure. It's the William Montgomery Show!

Punch Drunk Sports celebrates it's 500th episode with special guests and a ton of "remember when ... " talk. We also preview the Super Bowl, talk the NBA trade deadline, and watch a few funny videos.To support the show directly and gain access to bonus audio and the Super Secret Pod archive, visit www.patreon.com/punchdrunksports.Past guests include Joe Rogan, Duncan Trussell, Bert Kreischer (again), Pauly Shore, Tom Segura, Bobby Lee, Brody Stevens, Don Barris, Jason Ellis, Bryan Callen, Brian Redban, Josh Barnett, Brendan Schaub, Steve Rannazzisi, Tait Fletcher, and many others.Hosts: Jayson Thibault, Johnny Woodard, Sam TripoliThanks to the Dead Reds for the intro music! Check them out here: https://thedeadreds.bandcamp.com/album/dictated-democracy

Kelsey Hudgins joins William for a conversation about internet rabbit holes, gaming addictions, body cam footage, generational weirdness, nostalgia, food obsessions, and why nothing feels normal anymore. It's the William Montgomery Show! Follow Kelsey here: https://www.instagram.com/yonderwizzerd/

William riffs on getting older, surviving winter weather in Texas, bad news cycles, and the strange comfort of mac and cheese. It's The William Montgomery Show.

William sits down with Dusty Carter to chat about sketchy neighbors and the unpredictable moments that come with life on the road. From stand-up pressure to real-life fights and everything in between, It's The William Montgomery Show. Follow Dusty: https://www.instagram.com/dustycartercomedy/

William's back with Ehsan Ahmad. They chat about getting boo'd at festivals, Kill Tony pressure, phone-free comedy rooms, and what it actually takes to survive stand-up long enough to matter. It's The William Montgomery Show! Follow Ehsan: https://www.instagram.com/ehsanjahmad/

William's back in Austin with Chandler Rhone. They chat about bananas & potassium science, fake pee, “Doctor Death”, getting sober/clean, and vintage QVC rabbit holes. It's The William Montgomery Show! Follow Chandler Rhone Instagram: @chandler_rhone

William's back with Brian Says, talking stand-up comedy, Atlanta vs. Austin, getting passed at the Mothership, early struggles, psychedelics, Crocs, music rabbit holes, childhood nostalgia, family chaos, and the mental grind of chasing comedy dreams. It's The William Montgomery Show!

William's back with Myke Dédé, talking comedy, New York moves, altitude sickness, psychedelics, cycling, law school, and the chaos of chasing stand-up dreams. It's The William Montgomery Show!

William's back with Gary Faust, diving into wild stories from Puerto Rico, addiction, recovery, underground documentaries, hormones, and conspiracy theories. It's The William Montgomery Show!

William's back, this time with Redban! They chat about wild Portugal. The Man party stories and $400 sushi disasters to cruise-ship fears, VR hangouts, fraternity madness, weird smells, and holiday traditions. It's The William Montgomery Show! Need a new pair of headphones this holiday season? Go to https://buyraycon.com/montgomeryopen for 30% off your first order!

We're back to talk Chris Paul/Clippers weirdness, how to destroy an NFL QB, and whether the SEC is "weak" (this is a Sam take). We also talk whether Anthony Joshua will knock Jake Paul's block off, and the best NCAA basketball freshmen.To support the show directly and gain access to bonus audio and the Super Secret Pod archive, visit www.patreon.com/punchdrunksports.Past guests include Joe Rogan, Duncan Trussell, Bert Kreischer (again), Pauly Shore, Tom Segura, Bobby Lee, Brody Stevens, Don Barris, Jason Ellis, Bryan Callen, Brian Redban, Josh Barnett, Brendan Schaub, Steve Rannazzisi, Tait Fletcher, and many others.Hosts: Jayson Thibault, Johnny Woodard, Sam TripoliThanks to the Dead Reds for the intro music! Check them out here: https://thedeadreds.bandcamp.com/album/dictated-democracy

William returns for a full-on chaos hang with Grant. They chat about glitter terrorism at football games, modded Nintendo Wiis, Fred Durst lore, moving-van drinking stories, puzzle hell, and the age-old question of whether pets go to heaven. It's The William Montgomery Show! Need a new pair of headphones this holiday season? Go to https://buyraycon.com/montgomeryopen for 30% off your first order! 

William's back for this pre-thanksgiving episode. It's The William Montgomery Show!

William's back, this time with Mohamed Yual! They dive into Mohamed's wild journey from South Sudan to New York winter snowstorms to the cornfields of Iowa, plus chaotic motel neighbors, and the pain of Austin open mics. It's The William Montgomery Show! Follow Mohamed

William's back, this time with Kansei Yasuda! They chat about Japan-meets-Texas stories from Disney ghosts and samurai swords to haunted Airbnbs. It's the William Montgomery Show! Follow Kansei

William's back, this time with Tomek Kołecki. They discuss Warsaw's history, stand-up life, strip-club tales, GTA nostalgia, and Tomek's first weeks as a comedian in Texas. Follow Tomek here

William's back with Grant as they debate airport coughers, raisin bread, health and wellness, and doing puzzles without the box. The William Montgomery Show! William's back with Grant and they chat about iced tea sugar bombs, William questions reality, William recalls Beaver Creek snowmaking, and questions if Spider-Man is really a hero. It's The William Montgomery Show!

William's back with Grant and they chat about iced tea sugar bombs, William questions reality, William recalls Beaver Creek snowmaking, and questions if Spider-Man is really a hero. It's The William Montgomery Show!

William's back with Jack Shaw! They riff on Halloween cemetery decor, “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids,” The Whale, and lifeguard heroics. It's The William Montgomery Show!