Podcasts about Garry Shandling

"Comedy writers learn early on that we have a high degree of anonymity," writes podcast guest Alan Zweibel in his memoir Laugh Lines: My Life Helping Funny People Be Funnier. "Our words are spoken publicly by others who often have famous faces. Or by unknown people on their way to having famous faces." As one of the founding writers on Saturday Night Live, Alan's words were given voice by a cast of virtual unknowns, all on their way to becoming famous faces, eventually earning worldwide acclaim as some of the most iconic comic performers of their generation. Over the course of his 50-year career, he has penned jokes for dozens of Borscht Belt comedians and written for some of SNL's most memorable characters (such as Gilda Radner's "Roseanne Rosannadanna," John Belushi's "Samurai," and Garrett Morris's "Chico Escuela"), and helped to craft SNL producer Lorne Michaels's now-legendary appeal to invite the Beatles to appear on the show for the standard artist fee of $3,000.  Alan is the recipient of five Emmy Awards for his work in television, which in addition to SNL also includes "It's Garry Shandling's Show" (which he co-created and produced), "The Late Show with David Letterman," and "Curb Your Enthusiasm." He is the author of 11 books, including the 2006 Thurber Prize-winning novel The Other Shulman, and Bunny Bunny: Gilda Radner—A Sort of Romantic Comedy, and six off-Broadway plays. He also collaborated with Billy Crystal on the Tony Award-winning play "700 Sundays," and with Martin Short on his Broadway hit "Fame Becomes Me," and co-wrote the screenplays for the films "Dragnet," "North," "The Story of Us," and "Here Today." He joins us on the podcast to reflect on a singular career as one of our leading comedy writers and humorists—and a wickedly funny body of work that has earned him an honorary Ph.D. from the State University of New York, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Writers Guild of America, East.  Learn more about Alan Zweibel: Website Facebook Instagram Bluesky Please support the sponsors who support our show: John Kasich's Heaven Help Us (now available for pre-order) Ritani Jewelers Daniel Paisner's Balloon Dog Daniel Paisner's SHOW: The Making and Unmaking of a Network Television Pilot Heaven Help Us by John Kasich Unforgiving: Lessons from the Fall by Lindsey Jacobellis Film Movement Plus (PODCAST) | 30% discount Libro.fm (ASTOLDTO) | 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 when you start your membership Film Freaks Forever! podcast, hosted by Mark Jordan Legan and Phoef Sutton Everyday Shakespeare podcast A Mighty Blaze podcast The Writer's Bone Podcast Network Misfits Market (WRITERSBONE) | $15 off your first order  Film Movement Plus (PODCAST) | 30% discount Wizard Pins (WRITERSBONE) | 20% discount

Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. On episode 89 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys are joined by AwardsWatch contributor Josh Parham to discuss the next film in their Mike Nichols series, Closer (2004). Things got a little rough for Mike Nichols at the start of the 2000s, with one of the worst films of his career and the decade with What Planet Are You From?; an horrendous idea of a film from the mind of comedian Garry Shandling. Just a few short years later though, Nichols returned to the big screen with a film adaptation of the popular play Closer, about four people entangled in a romance in rather sadistic ways. A controversial piece of work, this is a call back for Nichols, who much like earlier in his career, was fascinated by relationship dynamics and the idea of sex, as covered in films previously in this series, i.e. Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and Carnal Knowledge. Led by an excellent ensemble, Closer feels somewhat like the culmination of filmmaker, though no everyone on this episode will agree with that statement. Ryan, Jay, and Josh break down their thoughts on the film, if it has aged well, which of the four actors gives the best performance, the dated needle drops to throughout the film, and how Closer uses the idea of time passing throughout the film. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 2h28m. The guys will be back next week to conclude their series on the films of Mike Nichols with a review of his last film, Charlie Wilson's War. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

From entertainment and hospitality to insurance and media production, R. Scott Edwards has had his fair share of diverse jobs and interesting experiences. At just 17, he launched his first business, and by 24, he had founded Laughs Unlimited, one of the earliest full-time comedy clubs in the U.S. His comedy venues in Northern California became a launching pad for legendary comedians like Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, and Garry Shandling, cementing his reputation as a pioneer in the stand-up industry.Beyond comedy, Scott has owned and operated a wide array of businesses, including restaurants, art galleries, a submarine, and even a beach shack in Hawaii, showcasing his adaptability and keen eye for opportunity. Currently, Scott runs a Farmers Insurance Brokerage while pursuing his passion for podcasting. He hosts a comedy podcast and has launched the internationally recognized children's podcast, Aawks Amazing Adventures.R. Scott's Links:Website: https://verbalninjaproductions.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092681544212Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottscomedystuff/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sactotalentPodcast: http://www.standupcomedyyourhostandmc.comThe Impatient Entrepreneur's links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheImpatientEntrepreneurPod⁠LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theimpatiententrepreneurpod/⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimpatiententrepreneurpod/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheImpatientEntrepreneurPod⁠Online: https://www.theimpatiententrepreneurpod.comConnect with us⁠⁠: https://www.theimpatiententrepreneurpod.com/contact⁠Kwedar & Co.'s links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kwedarco⁠LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kwedarco⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwedarco⁠YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KwedarCo⁠Online: www.kwedarco.comConnect with us: https://www.kwedarco.com/book-consultation

Andy Kindler joins Mark to discuss his 39 Letterman appearances, Garry Shandling, Bob Saget, Norm Macdonald, & more! Follow Andy on X (Twitter): https://x.com/andykindler Official Website: http://www.andykindler.com/

Friend and frequent Dark Mark Show guest Carl Crew (he was on the 2nd show which is now officially lost media) passed away yesterday. In tribute to this one of a kind person we are replaying his appearance in 2019 with legendary comedian Joey Gaynor Mark and Hannah welcomed cult horror movie icon and the P.T. Barnum of Burbank Blvd Carl Crew and legendary stand up comedian Joey Gaynor to the lighter side of the dark side...and did they both have some great stories to tell. Carl talked about how he got the role in Blood Diner and how he made The Secret Life of Jeffrey Dahmer...the only movie about him that Dahmer actually saw. He talked about the history of his club the California Institute of Abnormal Arts which features 3 corpses on display and is now being converted to Chinatown East and how his family are the utmost experts on Bigfoot Joey talked about starting out with Garry Shandling and how they did bar gigs together, being inspired by the fearlessness of Richard Pryor and Paul Mooney, what it was like to party with Sam Kinison and seeing the fabled Atuk curse firsthand, what it was like to wrestle women with Andy Kaufman and finishes the show with his Sinatra style version of the Addams Family Song that was featured on Elvira's Haunted Hits.

Andy Goldberg & Wendy Cutler of the improv group Off the Wall joined me to discuss the founder, Dee Marcus; how they met her; the original members, Chris Thompson, Judy Pioli, and Joie Madigow; having four women and two men; Marc Sotkin and Robin Williams join; improv games; characters; Paul Willson, David Ruprecht, Phil Lamar, and John Ritter join and leave; Maryedith Burrell; Completely Off the Wall pilot loses to Fridays; appearances on The Dating Game, The Goodbye Girl, and Fernwood Tonight; Norman Lear's compliment; voiceover acting and looping; Super Loopers; Diary of a Young Comic with Richard Lewis; hanging out at Cantor's Deli; Garry Shandling, Bernadette Birkett, Archie Hahn, Tom Tully, and Harry Murphy join and leave; Ken Levine takes classes; 1985-1986 sketch comedy Off the Wall not affiliated even though Susan Elliot was a cast member; George Wendt; Laverne & Shirley; Dance Night; celebrity fans Bruce Willis, Sam Shepard, and Gene Hackman; appearing on An Evening at the Improv; having a monthly guest, including Chevy Chase; Wendy & Bob Perlow due gags on People Do the Craziest Things; Candid Camera; Edinburgh Festival; Puppetry of the Penis; Groundlings cross-pollination; his book, Improv Comedy and teaching Bryan Cranston

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Elaine Aronson joined me to discuss 60's TV; growing up in Newton, Mass; going to college for dance; graduating from UCSB with a degree in dramatic arts w/o talking a drama class; teaching dance; being a secretary at Empire Pictures; writing scenes for child actors; getting Ron Zimmerman as a mentor; writing a spec Molly Dodd; getting hired on It's the Garry Shandling Show; first episode is Gilda Radner episode; strike happens and goes back to being a waitress; "Save Mr. Peck's" an all guest star episode; "Worry Wort"; how an episode doesn't start with tricks; moving to Night Court; Phil / Will; meeting Bill Clinton; writing the final episode and 30 Rock redoing it; doing Doogie Howser, MD; the Bochco method; having an ear infection and not being able to hear when having to interview deaf actresses; meeting her husband, Curtis Armstrong; Gilbert Gottfried; Clinic Defense Alliance; working on Good Advice & Cybill; Christine Baranski; the failure of The Gregory Hines Show; Maggie; The Weber Show; That 80's Show; The Game; Mystery Girls; Project MC2; You, Me, Her; how mini rooms are not leading to young writers being able to later run shows; her pilot Kitty's Dish; long hours currently on The Gilded Age; Long Island sets; Curtis' taping American Dad; Moonlighting

GGACP celebrates the birthday (January 23rd) of Emmy-winning comedy writer Arnie Kogen ("The Carol Burnett Show," "Newhart," "The Mary Tyler Moore Show”) by revisiting this 2018 father-son interview with Emmy-winning writer Jay Kogen (“Frasier,” “The Simpsons”). In this episode, the boys talk about failed pilots, cheesy variety shows, the outrageousness of Pat McCormick and the "unwritten rules" of writing for television. Also, Soupy Sales takes flight, Jackie Mason takes offense, Garry Shandling gripes about the sunset and the Kogens party with the Jackson 5. PLUS: "Monkey World"! The genius of James L. Brooks! “The World's Oldest Fireman"! Jay reinterprets "The Aristocrats"! And Gilbert and Arnie remember "Thicke of the Night”! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

R. Scott Edwards started his first company at age 17, and at 24 opened Laughs Unlimited, (1980) just the 12th full-time comedy club in the entire United States. Scott was fortunate to fall in with comedy greats like Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Garry Shandling, and many others who helped him develop an extremely successful chain of comedy clubs in Northern California. In turn, he helped develop talents like Paula Poundstone, Brian Posehn, and Dana Carvey, and enjoyed working with icons like Graham Chapman of Monty Python, Pat Paulsen, Soupy Sales, and Tommy Chong.Scott knows comedy performance and production, having produced three TV series, several large concerts, and thousands of live comedy stage shows. Now Scott is sharing what heʼs learned through his books, interactive online courses, podcasts, and video archives. Listen and enjoy the experiences and stories about talent from all the greats, from Ellen and Yakov Smirnoff to Paul Reiser and Seinfeld—and even the amazing Robin Williams! R. Scott Edwards Vroom Vroom Veer Show Summary In this episode of "Vroom Vroom Veer" titled "R. Scott Edwards: Mastering Laughter: Exploring the Origins of Stand-Up Comedy," host Jeff Smith engages in a deep and humorous conversation with guest R. Scott Edwards, a seasoned comedy club owner and comedy producer. The episode kicks off with Jeff's light-hearted banter about hitting the record button, followed by various guest introductions that showcase the theme of veering away from a scripted life to more genuine experiences. Jeff warmly welcomes R. Scott Edwards, and they dive into Edwards' extensive history in the comedy scene. Edwards shares his journey from opening Laughs Unlimited, one of the first full-time comedy clubs in the U.S., to working with and developing prominent comedians like Paula Poundstone and Dana Carvey. He talks about the evolution of comedy clubs from mere spaces in strip joints to respected venues showcasing professional stand-up artists, emphasizing how he helped put Sacramento on the comedy map. The conversation veers towards the changing dynamics of stand-up comedy, expressing how different comics brought different flavors to stage performances. Scott mentions notable comedians like Bob Saget and Dave Coulier who were instrumental in shaping the stand-up scene. They reminisce about the influence of television and comedy specials from HBO in popularizing stand-up even further during the 1980s. They discuss Scott's other ventures, including a stint in submarine tourism, and his passion for creating hospitable environments to showcase comedy, underscoring the importance of having fun in business endeavors. Furthermore, Scott outlines how he transitioned from entertaining to more service-oriented careers like insurance, maintaining his core mission of enhancing people's lives regardless of the industry. The episode touches on the personal challenges and humorous anecdotes from Scott's experiences owning a chain of clubs and producing comedy shows, reflecting on how stand-up is a unique form of art that is intimately connected with the audience's engagement. To wrap up, Edwards elaborates on his current projects which include teaching the art of comedy through books and courses. He reflects on the essence of comedy: its ability to pivot or "veer," adapting to the audience and environment to perfect the art. The episode ends with appreciations and reminders of Scott's ongoing contributions to the comedy world, highlighting his websites and upcoming projects that aim to educate and entertain aspiring comedians and comedy enthusiasts. Overall, the podcast episode masterfully explores the intricacies of the comedy world through R. Scott Edwards' historical insights and personal stories, all while maintaining a lively and engaging atmosphere that resonates well with the theme of veering towards a more fulfilling and entertaining life path. Connections Website

Elke zaterdag- en zondagochtend tussen 6 en 7 uur horen NPO Radio 1-luisteraars de mooiste cultuurtips in Een Uur Cultuur. In deze aflevering ontvangt Eva Koreman schrijver en illustrator Joost Stokhof (https://jooststokhof.nl). De vierde editie van de Blauwe Maandag (https://deblauwemaandag.nl) verschijnt in januari. Joost deelt zijn cultuurtips met Eva en de luisteraar. De tips van Joost: Boek: Rituelen (https://www.debezigebij.nl/boek/rituelen/?srsltid=AfmBOoqUj34SiScCtO1aIYAE0h-MMVQPvuEepVFUgKyyFKvq46UMJM_g), De eeuwige jaknikker (https://www.harpercollins.nl/9789402716665/de-eeuwige-jaknikker/) Podcast: The memory place (https://thememorypalace.us) Tentoonstelling: Nick Cave - The Devil: A Life (https://www.voorlinden.nl/tentoonstelling/nick-cave-the-devil-a-life/) Openbare kunst: Verzetsmonument (https://amsterdam.kunstwacht.nl/kunstwerken/bekijk/564-monument-verzetsgroep) Museum: Van Gogh Museum (https://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/nl) Cabaret: Daniël Arends (https://danielarends.nl) Muziek: Funny Papers (https://open.spotify.com/track/4pu58kqegTnOxPNJpY3kr9?si=c835a3401cfc4714&nd=1&dlsi=9ee5d47bdb1942a4) Concert: Bonnie Prince Billy (https://www.paradiso.nl/nl/programma/bonnie-prince-billy/2471509) Documentaire: The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7860890/), The Decline of Western Civilization (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082252/) Serie: The West Wing (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0200276/) Club/uitgaansavond: Café Brandon (https://www.instagram.com/cafebrandon/) Gratis: Wandelroute Langeveld (https://www.staatsbosbeheer.nl/uit-in-de-natuur/wandelroute-langeveld) Heb je cultuurtips die we niet mogen missen? Mail de redactie: eenuurcultuur@vpro.nl

On March 24, 2016, Garry Shandling — the trailblazing comedian who reshaped the landscape of television comedy in the 80s and 90s — passed away at age 66 after suddenly collapsing at his home. Known for his innovative blend of self-deprecating humor and sharp industry satire, Shandling left behind a legacy that forever altered the way we think about sitcoms and late-night TV. Beyond his on-screen brilliance, Shandling's introspective approach to comedy and life inspired a generation of performers to explore vulnerability in their art. Hosts: Derek Kaufman & Jason Beckerman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GGACP celebrates 2025's Year of the Snake by revisiting a memorable Milton Berle anecdote, as told by Emmy-winning comedy writer and Thurber Prize-winning author Alan Zweibel. In this episode, Alan discusses (among other topics) the evolution of “Saturday Night Live,” the genius of Larry Gelbart and Neil Simon and the 2018 documentaries about longtime friends and collaborators Gilda Radner and Garry Shandling. Also, Desi Arnaz invents the sitcom, Jay Leno offers sage advice, Buck Henry makes a bad investment and Gilbert makes like Willy Loman. PLUS: Praising Kate McKinnon! Remembering Bruno Kirby (and Herb Sargent)! Mel Brooks comes to dinner! And Alan writes the Paul “Bridge Over Troubled Water” Simon Special! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Zweibel is an original Saturday Night Live writer, has won five Emmy Awards and two Writers Guild of America Awards for his work in television, which includes It's Garry Shandling's Show (co-creator and producer) and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Among his eclectic body of work, Zweibel collaborated with Billy Crystal on the Tony Award-winning production of 700 Sundays, and most recently co-wrote and produced the feature film, Here Today with Crystal. He has written 11 books—his latest, a cultural memoir Laugh Lines: My Life Helping Funny People Be Funnier was published by Abrams Books in 2020. Other books include The Other Shulman: A Novel, which won the 2006 Thurber Prize for American Humor and Lunatics with Dave Barry.

Kaia Alexander live at www.micheauxfilmfest.com Kaia is a thought leader who has coached stars like Garry Shandling, Ashley Judd, Jamie Lee Curtis, and the San Francisco 49ers. As the founder of the Entertainment Business School, her students have sold TV shows and had movies funded. Her coaching moves the needle with a joyful thunder that moves your career forward. She offers public figure coaching and career coaching, in private sessions. Get your ticket today: Elevate Hollywood Live in Los Angeles Nov 10 2024 Connect with your host Kaia all Alexander: https://entertainmentbusinessleague.com/ https://twitter.com/thisiskaia  Produced by Stuart W. Volkow P.G.A. Get career training and a free ebook “How to Pitch Anything in 1 Min.” at www.EntertainmentBusinessLeague.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennifer spills the beans on what it takes to be an actress in Hollywood. We talk "Beverly Hills Housewives", how your gal pal will cover your problem spots in lesbian love scenes, poker, glamour, getting hit on by producers, and the indignity of promoting yourself by going on to podcasts like this one.Bio: Jennifer Tilly received an Academy Award nomination for her role in Woody Allen's “Bullets Over Broadway” for her memorable portrayal of the terribly untalented Olive, actress wannabe, and gangster's moll. Her performance in “Liar Liar” as Jim Carrey's gold-digging client earned her an American Comedy Award nomination, as well as a Blockbuster award nomination as Favorite Supporting Actress.Tilly is perhaps best known from the indie noir film “Bound”, which has earned her a cult following. “Bound,” directed by the Wachowski's follows two lesbian con artists trying to rip off the mob. The film garnered many accolades including a GLAAD media award, and a Saturn award nomination (Best Actress) for Tilly. Other film credits include “The Getaway,” “The Fabulous Baker Boys,” “Let It Ride,” “The Cat's Meow,” “Intervention,”(Winner-Best Actress-San Diego Film Festival) “Dancing at the Blue Iguana,” “Made in America,” “Bride of Chucky,” (Saturn Award nominee-Best Actress) “Seed of Chucky,” “Curse of Chucky,” “Cult of Chucky,” “The Crew,” “The Wrong Guy,” “Inconceivable,” (Winner-Best Actress-WIFT) “An American Girl,” “Edie and Penn,” “Hide and Seek,” “Saint Ralph,” “The Doors,” ”Relative Evil” (Winner-Best Actress-DVD Exclusive Awards) “Second Best,” “Tidelands,” and many more. Other notable TV appearances include “Modern Family,” “Drop Dead Diva,” “Moonlighting,” “Cheers,” and “Frasier.” She had recurring roles on “Hill Street Blues,” “It's Garry Shandling's show (Ace award nomination-Best Actress) and “Out of Practice” (CBS). She was a series regular on “Key West” (Fox) and “Shaping Up.” (NBC) Tilly is in great demand as a voice over actor. For the last twenty-two years she has delighted audiences as Bonnie on “Family Guy.” She played the snaky haired Celia in Pixar's classic movie “Monster's Inc.,” as well as the Disney+ series “Monsters at Work,” Grace, the new age cow in Disney's “Home on the Range,” a con mouse in “Stuart Little,” and Madame Leota in “The Haunted Mansion.”Theatre credits include "Tartuffe," (LA Public Theatre) "Boy's Life" (LAAT) and "Baby With The Bathwater," (LAPT) and “Vanities,” (Dramalogue Award-Best Actress) She received a “TheatreWorld Award” (Best Newcomer) for her performance in Second Stage's "One Shoe Off" at the Joseph Papp Theatre.  Tilly is also a regular performer in the smash hit comedy revue, “Celebrity Autobiography” and Illeana Douglas' “Living Room Show.” These days Jennifer is dividing her career between acting and poker. In 2005 she astounded the Poker world when she bested a field of over 600 women to win the coveted gold bracelet at The World Series of Poker. She followed that up by capturing a WPT title, winning Ladies Night 3.

Why the man behind “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” is a self-help junkie.Judd Apatow is one of the most prolific comedic minds in the industry. Recently, Apatow produced Peacock's buddy comedy Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain and Universal's romcom, Bros, starring and co-written by Billy Eichner. Apatow also directed, produced, and co-wrote with Pam Brady, the Netflix comedy The Bubble and produced and co-directed HBO Films' Emmy®-winning documentary George Carlin's American Dream with Michael Bonfiglio. His Netflix comedy special, Judd Apatow: The Return, released in 2017 and premiered to critical acclaim. Previous director credits include the Emmy®-award-winning documentary, The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up and The King of Staten Island. He produced Academy Award®-nominated The Big Sick and Bridesmaids, as well as Superbad, Pineapple Express and Anchorman. For television, he executive produced Crashing, Girls, and Freaks and Geeks. Off screen, Apatow authored Sicker in the Head, a follow-up to his New York Times best-seller Sick in the Head.In this episode we talk about:The role of his parents' bitter divorce in his life and workThe balance between creativity and ambitionWhy so many comedians are so neuroticHis creative process, including some gems from the TV writer David MilchHis relationship to panic, and a hilarious story about freaking out on weedThe way he's started to understand the different voices inside of himHis recent experiment with ayahuasca, and what he learnedAnd the role of comedy when it feels like the world is on fireRelated Episodes:Bill Hader on Anxiety, Imposter Syndrome, and Leaning into DiscomfortDuncan Trussell on: Being a Spiritual Omnivore, Whether Psychedelics Are a Bridge to the Divine, and How the Gates of Hell Are Locked From the InsideSign up for Dan's weekly newsletter hereFollow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTokTen Percent Happier online bookstoreSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelOur favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular EpisodesFull Shownotes: http://www.happierapp.com/podcast/tph/judd-apatowAdditional Resources:Download the Happier app today: https://www.happierapp.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Watch the video version of this podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYt2gxg7QQI BUY THE BOOK - WRITTEN IN THE ASHES - https://amzn.to/3vghJeV Kaia Alexander is the CEO/founder of the Entertainment Business School, and host of the Hollywood Wolfpack podcast. She was a development executive on many feature films including JUST FRIENDS (with Ryan Reynolds), PEACEFUL WARRIOR (with Nick Nolte), THE GOOD NIGHT (Gwyneth Paltrow & Penelope Cruz), and HACHI: A DOG'S TALE (with Richard Gere). She was mentored by comedian Garry Shandling. A lifelong history nerd, she's an award-winning novelist for her book about the burning of the Great Library of Alexandria, Written in the Ashes (Harper Collins). As a writer/producer brand is badass, adventurous women. She's a passionate advocate for New Hollywood diversity, parity and inclusion. If you ever corner her at a party, be sure to ask her about her passion for surfing. She's proud to be the BQ in LGBTQ. MORE VIDEOS WITH KAIA ALEXANDER http://tinyurl.com/59jr29tj ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS SCHOOL https://entertainmentbusinessleague.com/entertainment-business-school CONNECT WITH KAIA ALEXANDER https://entertainmentbusinessleague.com/entertainment-business-school https://twitter.com/ThisisKaia VIEWERS ALSO WATCHED Beginner's Guide To Selling A Movie - https://youtu.be/UlklxslDxgk Business Strategies For Creators And Filmmakers - https://youtu.be/LlQtR1YM4qs The Business And Craft Of Filmmaking - https://youtu.be/LTifH6_52-s The Authentic Actor: The Art and Business of Being Yourself - https://youtu.be/lYOKr5S4YvU What Beginning Screenwriters Should Know About The Movie Business - https://youtu.be/dxykmx9Yjvk CONNECT WITH FILM COURAGE http://www.FilmCourage.com http://twitter.com/#!/FilmCourage https://www.facebook.com/filmcourage https://www.instagram.com/filmcourage http://filmcourage.tumblr.com http://pinterest.com/filmcourage SUBSCRIBE TO THE FILM COURAGE YOUTUBE CHANNEL http://bit.ly/18DPN37 SUPPORT FILM COURAGE BY BECOMING A MEMBER https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs8o1mdWAfefJkdBg632_tg/join SUPPORT FILM COURAGE BY BECOMING A PATRON https://www.patreon.com/filmcourage LISTEN TO THE FILM COURAGE PODCAST https://soundcloud.com/filmcourage-com (Affiliates) ►WE USE THIS CAMERA (B&H) – https://buff.ly/3rWqrra ►WE USE THIS SOUND RECORDER (AMAZON) – http://amzn.to/2tbFlM9 Stuff we use: LENS - Most people ask us what camera we use, no one ever asks about the lens which filmmakers always tell us is more important. This lens was a big investment for us and one we wish we could have made sooner. Started using this lens at the end of 2013 - http://amzn.to/2tbtmOq AUDIO Rode VideoMic Pro - The Rode mic helps us capture our backup audio. It also helps us sync up our audio in post https://amzn.to/425k5rG Audio Recorder - If we had to do it all over again, this is probably the first item we would have bought - https://amzn.to/3WEuz0k LIGHTS - Although we like to use as much natural light as we can, we often enhance the lighting with this small portable light. We have two of them and they have saved us a number of times - http://amzn.to/2u5UnHv *Disclaimer: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we'll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for your support!

Get tickets for Tom's Come Together Tour at https://tomsegura.com/tour SPONSORS: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/BEARS and get on your way to being your best self. Visit https://forthepeople.com/bears or Pound LAW - Pound 529 - from your cell. Thanks to Equip Foods for sponsoring today's video! Head to my link at https://equipfoods.com/bears and use our promo code BEARS to get 20% off your first order, or combine this offer with a subscription and get 35% off your first subscription. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at https://shopify.com/bears, all lowercase. Sponsored by Formula 1 Las Vegas It's another week of 2 Bears, 1 Cave with Burnt Crystals being joined by guest bear, Judd Apatow! Judd is the producer of every great comedy from the 2000's and he's got some insider stories behind some of those hits to share. He reveals to Bert why he likes writing about dumb guys and stoners, shares a cute story about writing to Steve Martin in his early days, and Bert gives us an update on Tom and Garth. Judd and Bert also talk about Adam Sandler's clothing style, rich guy stuff, F1, being recognized in public, Steely Dan, 80's comedies, Mulaney, Garry Shandling, and why nobody runs to see comedies in movie theaters anymore. Check it out! 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 259 https://tomsegura.com/tour https://www.bertbertbert.com/tour https://store.ymhstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judd talk about Jay helping Judd's career, Jay relentless hounding Judd to do the podcast, The Mike Douglas Show, how to spot talent, Totie Fields, The Cable Guy, stand-up now, being hungry, why it's hard to make movies, too many apps, hoarding memorabilia, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, what it takes to be a producer, Walk Hard, and demanding a souvenir show mug. Bio: Judd Apatow is one of the most prolific comedic minds in the industry. Recently, Apatow produced Peacock's Stormy Daniels documentary, Stormy, Peacock's buddy comedy Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain and Universal's romcom, Bros, starring and co-written by Billy Eichner. Apatow also directed, produced, and co-wrote with Pam Brady, the Netflix comedy The Bubble and produced and co-directed HBO Films' Emmy®-winning documentary George Carlin's American Dream with Michael Bonfiglio. Previous director credits include the Emmy®-award-winning documentary, The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up and The King of Staten Island. He produced Academy Award®-nominated The Big Sick and Bridesmaids, as well as, Superbad, Pineapple Express and Anchorman. For television, he executive produced Crashing, Girls, and Freaks and Geeks. Off screen, Apatow authored Sicker in the Head, a follow-up to his New York Times best-seller Sick in the Head.

GGACP marks the 30th anniversary of the 1994 feature film "North" (released July 22, 1994) with this ENCORE of an interview with the much-maligned movie's writer, Emmy-winner and Thurber Prize winner Alan Zweibel. In this episode, Alan discusses (among other topics) the evolution of “Saturday Night Live,” the genius of Larry Gelbart and Neil Simon and the 2018 documentaries about his longtime friends and collaborators, Gilda Radner and Garry Shandling. Also, Jay Leno offers advice, Buck Henry makes a bad investment, Gilbert makes like Willy Loman and Lorne Michaels locks horns with Uncle Miltie. PLUS: Praising Kate McKinnon! Remembering Bruno Kirby (and Herb Sargent)! Mel Brooks comes to dinner! Desi Arnaz invents the sitcom! And Alan writes the Paul “Bridge Over Troubled Water” Simon Special! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Maher and legendary actor Malcolm McDowell discuss the impact of his film A Clockwork Orange, how some American cities are living in a Clockwork Orange simulation, the futility of Hollywood remakes, gender roles for actors, Malcolm's early inspiration from actor Albert Finney, working with renowned directors like Stanley Kubrick and Lindsay Anderson, the real story behind the set of the movie "Caligula" and its controversial nature, English humor and its differences from American humor, Malcolm's recovery journey, the British monarchy and its cultural significance, stories about Richard Pryor and Garry Shandling, the difference between comedy and serious acting, and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Susan Anton is a small town Yucaipa, CA girl who became Miss California and conquered the 70s and 80s media landscape. A triple threat, Susan sings, dances and acts and she quickly made her way into commercials, talk and variety shows, TV series, movies, and Broadway. And she opened for Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. Tom Jones and Kenny Rogers. Susan joins us with legendary show biz stories about Goldengirl, Cannonball Run II, The Rat Pack, Baywatch, Jonathan Winters, Garry Shandling, Mike Nichols, Ben Stiller and beyond. Being a stunning pageant girl will open doors but will the industry seriously consider your actual talents? This has been Susan's endeavor and she continues to surprise us. Susan and her husband Jeff Lester opened Big Picture Studios in Las Vegas where they produce movies and are busy working to make Vegas an attractive film production hub. Plus, Fritz and Weezy are recommending I am Celine Dion on Prime and Photographer from Nat Geo, on Hulu and Disney +.Path Points of Interest:Susan AntonBig Picture StudiosSusan Anton on WikipediaSusan Anton on IMDBPhotographer - Hulu and Disney PlusI Am: Celine DionGift of DemocracyMedia Path Podcast

This episode originally aired July 08, 2020.Alan Zweibel is one of the original writers of Saturday Night Live, the co-creator and producer of It's Garry Shandling's Show, and a consulting producer on Curb Your Enthusiasm among many other credits. Alan is also a playwright whose theatrical works include his collaboration with Billy Crystal on the Tony Award-winning 700 Sundays and Bunny, Bunny: Gilda Radner, A Sort of Love Story. He is the author of numerous books including Lunatics (co-authored with Dave Barry), and The Other Shulman (for which he won the Thurber Prize for American Humor). His new book Laugh Lines: My Life Helping Funny People Be Funnier is available as an audio book later this month. Alan's next film project is a screenplay he co-authored with Billy Crystal, Here Today, which Crystal is directing and will star Tiffany Haddish. During this podcast, Alan discusses his career as a writer and reveals what it was like to work on SNL in the show's first years including with Gilda Radner with whom he was in love. He talks about why he and Garry Shandling stopped speaking for years after the end of their collaboration, and he also takes us inside his longtime friendship and collaboration with Billy Crystal.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our exit today has us looking at two immensely accomplished and talented directors producing work that does not live up to their reputations. First we will talk about The Next Best Thing directed by John Schlesinger. Next, we will discuss What Planet Are You From? directed by Mike Nichols. Both are relationship comedies of sorts and both seemed to be misfires from legendary directors who won Best Director Oscars in the 1960s. Along the way, we discuss how dated these films probably felt in 2000, our love of Garry Shandling and Rupert Everett, a Madonna musical misfire, film critic Lou Leminick, another Michael Vartan questionable character, and Ross discovers a movie that may be "too arty" for Tripp! Theme music by Jonworthymusic. Powered by RiversideFM.

“Some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them.” Shakespeare forgot about this one: “some are nudged by the rejection of numerous law schools.” Alan Zweibel has written so many words that have made us laugh, through the voices of Gilda Radner, Billy Crystal, Garry Shandling and his own. He was one of the original writers and creators of Saturday Night Live. The legal world's loss was clearly comedy's gain. Our's too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guests: Jessica Harper, Bea Franklin Actor, author, and singer-songwriter Jessica Harper talks about her work on films, including Suspiria, My Favorite Year, Pennies from Heaven, and Minority Report, television roles on It's Garry Shandling's Show and The Old Man, and creating books and music for children. The “Queen Bea”, Bea Franklin, returns to talk about her remarkable life and her upcoming 100th birthday.          

Janeane Garofalo joins Mark to discuss working with Garry Shandling on The Larry Sanders Show, being on Letterman and guest hosting The Late Show, the challenges being on SNL, and The Ben Stiller Show. Presented by LateNighter.com Follow Mark on Instagram and X Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. For more episodes go to LateNighter.com/podcasts

Listen to actor David Duchovy interview Sarah Silverman for his new podcast, Fail Better, from Lemonada Media! On Fail Better, David, who has experienced both low and high profile failures throughout his life, explores the vast world of failure - how it holds us back, propels us forward, and ultimately shapes our lives. Each week, he will chat with guests like Ben Stiller, Bette Midler, and more about how our perceived failures have actually been our biggest catalysts for growth, revelation, and even healing. Through these conversations, he hopes listeners can learn how to embrace the opportunity of failure and fail better together. On stage and off, Sarah Silverman is always evolving, whether that's honing her standup routines or coming to grips with missteps in her past material. They reminisce about their mutual friend Garry Shandling. David also has the pleasure of talking to Sarah about the satisfaction of apologies and the struggle of forgiveness.  To hear more of Fail Better, head to: https://lemonada.lnk.to/failbetterfdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On stage and off, Sarah Silverman is always evolving, whether that's honing her standup routines or coming to grips with missteps in her past material. We reminisce about our mutual friend Garry Shandling, including the comedy star-studded basketball games he used to host, where I first met Sarah. I also have the pleasure of talking to Sarah about the satisfaction of apologies and the struggle of forgiveness, and I realize, once again, that I extend much more grace to others than I do to myself. Lucky for me, Sarah won't stand for that. Follow me on Instagram at @davidduchovny. Stay up to date with Lemonada on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium. And if you want to continue the conversation with other listeners, join the My Lemonada community at https://lemonadamedia.com/mylemonada/ For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GGACP celebrates the birthday of Emmy award-winning writer and friend of the podcast Alan Zweibel (b. May 20) by presenting this ENCORE of an interview from 2015. In this episode, Alan talks about penning jokes for Catskills comics, contributing to the glory days of “Saturday Night Live," co-creating the groundbreaking “It's Garry Shandling's Show” and collaborating with everyone from Gilda Radner to Rob Reiner to Billy Crystal. Also: Alan heckles Larry David, “borrows from” Paul Simon, turns down “Hollywood Squares” and inspires a classic “Seinfeld” episode. PLUS: Totie Fields! Christopher Lee! The subversiveness of “Duck Soup”! Uncle Miltie gets banned! And Gilbert tries (unsuccessfully) to follow The Beatles! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is a terrific short comedy set and story about Garry Shandling...a very funny comic and actor. Garry had two TV series, and appeared in several movies and hundreds of TV shows over the years. Sadly he has passed; but you can hear him performing live from back in the 80's. Very funny material (which ended up on TV) and lots of audience interaction. You will enjoy this!Support the showPlease Write a Review: in-depth walk through for leaving a review.On Your Apple & Android Phones, Visit New APP: Standup Comedy Podcast Network and website .comInterested in Standup Comedy? Check out my books on Amazon..."20 Questions Answered about Being a Standup Comic""Be a Standup Comic...or just look like one"

Wow! Going deep into the archives to find this live recording of Garry Shandling performing in 1980. He was a club favorite at Laughs Unlimited, and long before his TV and Movie success, he worked his material out on my stages. Listen to great original material, and his audience work...so funny!Eventually Garry Shandling (Deceased) went on to Star in the "Garry Shandling Show" and the "Larry Sanders Show", along with many movie appearances...including "Iron Man".Support the showStandup Comedy Podcast Network.co www.StandupComedyPodcastNetwork.comFree APP on all Apple & Android phones....check it out, podcast, jokes, blogs, and More!New YouTube site: https://www.youtube.com/@standupcomedyyourhostandmc/videosVideos of comics live on stage from back in the day.Please Write a Review: in-depth walk-through for leaving a review.Interested in Standup Comedy? Check out my books on Amazon..."20 Questions Answered about Being a Standup Comic""Be a Standup Comic...or just look like one"

Andy Greenwald is joined by Bill Simmons to discuss “Flip,” the series finale of ‘The Larry Sanders Show.' They start by talking about why it's one of HBO's most underrated shows, why Garry Shandling was the perfect fit for the lead role, and how the '90s comedy blurred the lines between fiction and reality (2:00). Along the way, they discuss the ways in which it was a tortured production behind the scenes and how it influenced the next wave of workplace sitcoms (25:25). Later, they break down the final season's heightened stakes leading up to the finale (39:40). Finally, they answer the titular question: “Did it stick the landing?” (87:27). Host: Andy Greenwald Guest: Bill Simmons Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Theme Song and Other Music Credits: Giancarlo Vulcano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2024! First episode back after the holiday break, and we're covering Dreamwork's 2006 animated film. Bruce Willis stars with an all-star supporting cast including Garry Shandling, Steve Carell, Wanda Sykes, William Shatner, Nick Nolte, Thomas Haden Church, Allison Janney, Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, and Avril Lavigne. It's a childhood classic for Josh, but how does it hold up, and does Kendrick even like it at all? All this and more answered in our episode of OVER THE HEDGE! Check us out at: williswaypod.com Josh's Ranking of Bruce Willis Films: https://letterboxd.com/cosmicjosh/list/bruce-willis-ranked/ Kendrick's Ranking of Bruce Willis Films: https://letterboxd.com/special_k/list/bruce-willis-ranked/ Email us: williswaypod@gmail.com Discord link: https://discord.gg/W4AjJeU7WH https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/weather/2023/11/06/it-was-steve-strange-sky-phenomena-appeared-over-the-u-k-sunday/71474485007/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-rebalkin01/message

2024! First episode back after the holiday break, and we're covering Dreamwork's 2006 animated film. Bruce Willis stars with an all-star supporting cast including Garry Shandling, Steve Carell, Wanda Sykes, William Shatner, Nick Nolte, Thomas Haden Church, Allison Janney, Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, and Avril Lavigne. It's a childhood classic for Josh, but how does it hold up, and does Kendrick even like it at all? All this and more answered in our episode of OVER THE HEDGE! Check us out at: williswaypod.com Josh's Ranking of Bruce Willis Films: https://letterboxd.com/cosmicjosh/list/bruce-willis-ranked/ Kendrick's Ranking of Bruce Willis Films: https://letterboxd.com/special_k/list/bruce-willis-ranked/ Email us: williswaypod@gmail.com Discord link: https://discord.gg/W4AjJeU7WH https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/weather/2023/11/06/it-was-steve-strange-sky-phenomena-appeared-over-the-u-k-sunday/71474485007/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/willis-way/support

Judd Apatow is known for making long movies, from comedies like ‘Funny People' or ‘This Is 40' that balloon past two hours to documentaries on his comedy heroes like the two-part, four-hour films about Garry Shandling and George Carlin. So it was somewhat of a shock when he dropped a 20-minute short last month about the lifelong friendship between Don Rickles and Bob Newhart. “I've changed,” he jokes. “All my movies are going to be shorts now, no matter the genre.” In this bonus episode—his third appearance on the show—Apatow breaks down what made those two stylistically opposed icons a perfect off-stage pair. He also weighs in on how the art of roasting has evolved over the years, shares memories about his friend and mentor Norman Lear and explains why he thinks Lena Dunham's ‘Girls' is finally being fully appreciated more than a decade after its premiere. Watch ‘Bob and Don: A Love Story' at newyorker.comFollow Judd Apatow on Twitter @juddapatow and Instagram @juddapatowFollow Matt Wilstein on Threads @mattwilsteinFollow The Last Laugh on Instagram @lastlaughpod and Threads @lastlaughpodHighlights from this episode and others at The Daily Beast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For concert & sports tickets: Get $20 off your first @SeatGeek order when you use my code "NASH" Download the Seat Geek app here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... On today's podcast, Jason sits down with the hilarious comedian and actor Gary Gulman to talk about Gary's news book “Misfit,” working with Judd Apatow and his new Conan produced Max comedy special “Born on Third Base.” Plus, Gary talks about playing college football Boston College and how it all fell apart, Jason talks about his love of Gary Shandling and the guys trade stories about the most interesting parts of being Jewish and growing up in Boston.  Plus, Gary details his incredible story of batting years of depression, finding the treatment he needed and how it almost ended his comedy career.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The last couple of days, we reshared discussions that Noel Thingvall and Michael had about the classic Christmas in Connecticut and its remake. Today we're making a trilogy of it and sharing Noel's other appearance on the show where he introduced Michael to a Christmas comedy he'd never even heard of before. It's Mixed Nuts starring a huge cast that includes Steve Martin, Madeline Kahn, Liev Schreiber, Rob Reiner, Parker Posey, Robert Klein, Juliette Lewis, Adam Sandler, Rita Wilson, Jon Stewart, and Garry Shandling.

GGACP celebrates the birthday of comedian, writer and star of "Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist," Jonathan Katz (born December 1st) by revisiting one of their funniest (and strangest) interviews in the podcast's history. In this episode, Jonathan joins Gilbert and Frank for a chaotic conversation about TV westerns, David Mamet movies, "casual" nudity, Charles Atlas ads and "The Mike Douglas Show" -- among other vital topics. Also, Jon befriends Garry Shandling, pens a pilot for Peter Falk, prank calls a dating service and covers Melanie's "Brand New Key." PLUS: Thelma Todd! Fernando Lamas! Buster Crabbe peddles girdles! Al Pacino comes to dinner! The return of Larry Ragland! And Gilbert sings the theme from "Branded"!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/29/2023 - Today is the anniversary of Matt Lauer being FIRED - Pop-Tart Bowl?? WTF - Tribute to Garry Shandling on his Bday - A crazy VM from a woman - Stuart W. Penrose is answering legal questions.SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE page FOLLOW on Twitter / Facebook / Instagram / TikTok KiddChris #comedy #podcast #clips #funny #funnyvideos #jokes #podcasting #podcastvibes #comedians #comedian #talkshow #Cincinnati #Ohio #PrankCalls #Tradio #Hilarious #Laugh #Laughing #ProWrestling #WWE #AEW #Radio #MorningShow #Wrestling #Laughs #TalkRadio

There was a glitch at the end of the podcast so I'm uploading it again... As usual - Jennifer and I have no idea what we're going to talk about, or who we're going to speak to. We have our moderator on the flipside, Luana Anders to thank for our guest list.  Today's podcast is the 2023 DAY OF THE DEAD version.  We start off talking about Jennifer's latest events, (JenniferShaffer.com) - as we note in this podcast, by remembering our loved ones, we realize this is the DAY OF THE NOT DEAD. Because what people report is that when the play is over we go home.  Without exception. We invite whomever wants to speak to us to check in with Luana first. And she brought Matthew Perry. Jennifer points out that he's been coming in to her sessions during the past week.  Friends of his that she was reading, brought him forward.  So it's not like Jennifer and I thought "Oh, let's talk to Matthew." So I asked him the same questions I ask everyone.  In this case, I knew that he had done his first movie with River Phoenix - and that when they become close friends, River's sudden death affected him directly. In this session he talks about the people that he's helped with their addictions, he talks about passing away after a game of Pickle ball (accurate, but Jennifer didn't know that), he talks about seeing River on the flipside. He says "He likes what we're doing, and he has friends Jennifer will be speaking with and he wanted Jennifer to "get used to it." He mentions his book during the podcast: Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir. I looked at the prologue and put a sentence at the end of the podcast from the book: "If you like, you can consider what you're about to read to be a message from the beyond, my beyond."  Jennifer saw Bob Saget come through - and said "The comedian who we spoke to who golfed." She didn't remember his name - I said "Garry Shandling" because Garry did come through to talk about golf... but in this case, she was referring to Bob Saget (who corrects me later in the podcast.) We spoke to River Phoenix about his journey - about how he shows up to his brother Joaquin often and he's aware of those visits. (Only he could answer this question.) For those interested in attending a Jennifer evening, see JenniferShaffer.com - fun events in Manhattan Beach and around the southland.  Hank Azaria showed up in our podcast with Stephen Hawking talking about a story he told on the Late Show.  It's another mind bending podcast. Fellow has a strong sense of humor. My laughter is reflected by doing this kind of conversation weekly for 8 years.  Bless his heart. Hope this helps someone. He says he's grateful he left a book. If you're missing him, or want to talk more about him - check out his book. "Every day should be the day of the dead" he says. "Love well. You have to love yourself in order to love others." River Phoenix. "I'll be back." Bob Saget: "Laughter is great medicine." #MatthewPerry #RiverPhoenix #BobSaget

Sarah and Rich welcome comedian/writer/actor/producer Wayne Federman to the cellar for a deep conversation about everything from the science of decanting to Stella Adler, and the beauty of a post-show Taco Bell run! Also, our producer counted, and in addition to some great stories from his long career in comedy working alongside the likes of Garry Shandling and Larry David, Wayne delivers about 5.5 jokes per minute in this episode. So, grab your beverage of choice and enjoy this hilarious episode with one of the very best in the business! Cheers!

On today's episode Mike and Craig look in to the life and career of Garry Shandling. He was much more of an innovator than we realized!blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org

Phil gets to know and love David's longtime friend Mark Oliver Everett, AKA E, the leader of the acclaimed band EELS who have released fourteen studio albums and become an internationally beloved touring act since the "Beautiful Freak" album in 1996 that featured the alternative radio favorites "Novocaine for the Soul." We hear how E and David first met, how E played his wedding to Fran who he lovingly dubbed "Chiclet" and their early days hanging out with friends like Terence Trent D'Arby, Howie Epstein of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and more. Over lunch from Sycamore Kitchen, E shares amazing stories about getting to know notable EELs fans like Steve Perry of Journey fame and Tom Waits, E's soundtrack and acting work (the "Shrek" movies, "Love," "Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania," "Prisoner's Daughter"), dancing with Joni Mitchell and even playing Garry Shandling's memorial for an audience including Phil. For more on Eels, go here. https://www.eelstheband.com/ To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

Judd Apatow is an American filmmaker, producer, writer, and comedian.  From his breakout directorial debut, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, to the hilarious Knocked Up, the introspective This Is 40, and the bittersweet Funny People, Apatow's movies masterfully intertwine humor and emotional resonance. In addition to his successful career in Hollywood, he has also directed several acclaimed documentaries, including May It Last: A Portrait Of The Avett Brothers and The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling, exploring the life and legacy of comedian Garry Shandling, a hero and close friend of Apatow. Also, a successful author, Apatow has written two books: Sick in the Head, and I Found This Funny. Apatow's influence branches out to every corner of the entertainment industry as a mentor and collaborator with a knack for identifying emerging talent and guiding their paths to being established stars. ------- Thank you to the sponsors that fuel our podcast and our team: House of Macadamias https://www.houseofmacadamias.com/tetra Get a free box of Dry Roasted Namibian Sea Salt Macadamias + 20% off Your Order With Code TETRA Use code TETRA for 20% off at checkout ------- LMNT Electrolytes  https://drinklmnt.com/tetra Get a free LMNT Sample Pack with your order.

Versatile and hilarious, standup/writer/producer Suli McCullough shares funny stories and killer insights on his path to writing for TV and his relationships with both Garry Shandling and Jamie Foxx. AWESOME ep, and he did his own tease for Pt 2 - backstage in the thick of it at the “Will Smith Slap” Oscars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Disney's Ike Eisenmann, and author, Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with returning guest, the former Associate Producer of ALF, Steve Lamar!This time, Steve talks about various celebrity encounters he's had through his years in Hollywood, including his experiences with the cast of Gilligan's Island when they guest-starred on ALF, why Garry Shandling hated him, delivering a script to Cher's house, and much more!

GGACP celebrates the birthday (February 5th) of legendary comedy writer Bernie Orenstein with an ENCORE of a roundtable discussion featuring an all-star panel of TV comedy writers, including Dave Hackel (“Wings,” “Becker”), John Markus (“The Cosby Show,” “The Larry Sanders Show”) and Bill Persky (“The Dick Van Dyke Show,” “That Girl”). In this episode, the boys discuss failed pilots, troublesome actors, bad network notes, the versatility of Danny Kaye and the volatility of Buddy Hackett. Also, John writes for Bob Hope, Bill disses Joey Bishop, Bernie shows Bing Crosby the ropes and Dave spends a memorable day with Truman Capote. PLUS: “The Cheap Show”! The Jewish Tom Sawyer! The genius of Sheldon Leonard! Garry Shandling breaks in! Redd Foxx holds out! And Bernie remember the late, great Saul Turteltaub! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pull your jeans up, it's another episode of Your Mom's House! This week, Tom Segura and Christina P sit down with Formula One driver Daniel Ricciardo to discuss how drivers stay in shape, racing around the world, circuit preferences, what it feels like to drive F1, and what to do if you have to brown while you're racing.   Kevin Nealon joins the Main Mommies to discuss his new book of caricatures "I Exaggerate: My Brushes with Fame," how Kevin would draw Tom, his memories with Garry Shandling, Tom Petty, and Robin Williams, plastic surgery, and much more! Todd and Christine show Kevin the video of the homeless Aussie encounter on the bus, our cool guy looking for love on TikTok, and a girl with hairy armpits looking for someone to "explore the wilderness." https://tomsegura.com/tourhttps://christinaponline.com/tour-dateshttps://store.ymhstudios.com/https://www.reddit.com/r/yourmomshousepodcast