

Industry Standard w/ Barry Katz
Barry Katz
A one-of-a-kind insiders look at Hollywood from a totally different perspective. This inspirational weekly series provides an “all access pass” to the entertainment business through the eyes of comedy manager/producer Barry Katz and the industry's biggest "behind the scenes" players who candidly reveal the risky decisions they made that led to the most groundbreaking internet, television, radio, music, and film content in the world. Combining humor, insight, and motivation; Katz provides the blueprint for the audience to take their careers to the next tier, while showcasing each guests’ extraordinary journey from humble beginnings to the highest levels in their field.
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Sep 16, 2019 • 1h 11min
Darrell Hammond (Part 1 of 2)
Comedian/actor DARRELL HAMMOND ("Saturday Night Live," "Blue Brothers 2000") and Barry Katz sit down for an exceptional interview to talk about the behind-the-scenes of Saturday Night Live and Darrell's personal struggles with substance abuse during his 14-year run as a cast member.
Darrell Hammond's new documentary "Cracked-Up" opened in theaters on September 13.
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Sep 13, 2019 • 1h 4min
The Sklar Brothers (Part 2 of 2)
Barry Katz continues his interview with the Sklar Brothers ("Cheap Seats,"Hipster Ghosts") at the Montreal Comedy Festival. In this second episode, we go way back to where the brothers grew up and how they made it into the business of comedy.
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Sep 11, 2019 • 54min
The Sklar Brothers (Part 1 of 2)
Barry Katz meets the Sklar Brothers ("Cheap Seats," "Hipster Ghosts") at the Montreal Comedy Festival to talk about their experience at the festival, the business of comedy and roast battles.
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Sep 6, 2019 • 46min
Ron Bennington (Part 2 of 2)
Barry Katz continues his interview with radio host and comedian RON BENNINGTON ("The Ron and Fez Show," "Unmasked") at the Montreal Comedy Festival. In this part 2, Ron and Barry reflect on the connections between comedy and music as Ron talks about all the incredibly talented and successful people that he has interviewed.
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Sep 3, 2019 • 44min
Ron Bennington (Part 1 of 2)
Barry Katz interviews radio host and comedian RON BENNINGTON ("The Ron and Fez Show," "Unmasked") at the Montreal Comedy Festival. Together, they dive deep into the world comedy, stand-up and music.
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Aug 29, 2019 • 40min
Adam Conover (Part 2 of 2)
Barry Katz interviews comedian, writer and television host ADAM CONOVER. In this second episode, Adam talks about the ups and downs in his career, and how he achieved every comedian's dream: to write, star and executive produce his own successful truTV show "Adam Ruins Everything."
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Aug 27, 2019 • 41min
Adam Conover (Part 1 of 2)
Barry Katz interviews comedian, writer and television host ADAM CONOVER. In this episode, Adam talks about the beginning of his career, how he developed a passion for stand-up and how he created the incredibly successful truTV show "Adam Ruins Everything."
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Aug 23, 2019 • 56min
Matt Besser (Part 2 of 2)
Barry Katz and comedian, producer, actor and writer/director Matt Besser continue their conversation at the Montreal Comedy Festival. In this second part of the interview, they talk about Matt's beginnings in the business, what it takes to be successful and the secrets behind the Upright Citizens Brigade theater.
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Aug 20, 2019 • 58min
Matt Besser (Part 1 of 2)
Barry Katz and comedian, producer, actor and writer/director Matt Besser meet at the Montreal Comedy Festival to talk about improv, comedy and the creation of the world famous Upright Citizens Brigade.
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Aug 15, 2019 • 50min
Anjelah Johnson (Part 2 of 2)
ANJELAH JOHNSON (MADtv) continues to talk with Barry Katz at the Montreal Comedy Festival about her upbringing, her career in comedy and how she created her most famous character.
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