Podcast Episodes

Tom Ruprecht (Late Show with David Letterman writer 1998 - 2010)

Season 1 Episode 123

Tom Ruprecht joined me to talk about Woody Allen and David Letterman as his comedy influences; getting an internship during the writers' "golden era"; 1990 writer exodus; working at the Tony Awards; …

Published on 3 years, 5 months ago

Andrew Guerdat (Archie Bunker's Place / co-creator Herman's Head / Paw Patrol)

Season 1 Episode 122

Andrew Guerdat joins me to talk about growing up in Birmingham, Alabama;  loving cowboy shows; Andy Griffith; Ed Scharlach teaches comedy writing and introduces him to his partner Stuart Kreinberg; M…

Published on 3 years, 5 months ago

Scott Jacobson

Scott Jacobson joined me to talk about growing up and being influenced by Letterman, SNL and English comedy; wanting to be in entertainment but not knowing how to get there from Fayetteville, North C…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

Larry Jacobson

Season 1 Episode 120

Larry Jacobson joins me and Luigi from the Married with Children podcast to discuss opening remarks; Gerard Mulligan, his daughter becoming a TV writer; how jokes can backfire; comedy influences; lis…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

Gerard Mulligan

Season 1 Episode 119

Gerard Mulligan joined me to discuss growing up in Rhode Island; early TV influences such as Milton Berle and Groucho Marx; Steve Allen's Westinghouse Show and its help in creating the Letterman show…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

Mitchell Laurance (SNL associate director 1977 - 1980), Not Necessarily the News (1983 - 1990) cast member

Season 1 Episode 118

Mitchell Laurance joined myself and James Stephens to discuss Alan Zweibel getting him a job as Lornes gofer; being an extra in "Dancing in the Dark"; "Hollywood Bingo"; being in a Jerry Lewis sketch…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

Blaine Capatch

Season 1 Episode 117

Blaine joined me to talk about his first time doing stand up; favorite comedians; his new wave band; Elvis Costello; Fridays; Darrow Igus; Ted Wass; not being allowed to watch certain shows; Andrew D…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

Bill Oakley

Season 1 Episode 116

Bill Oakley joined me to talk The Steamed Hams Society and Food Discovery Club; foreign 7-11’s; favorite burger; McRib; Shamrock Shake; best fast food chicken; best fast food pizza; Roy Rogers; Fuddr…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

Peter Mehlman

Season 1 Episode 115

Peter Mehlman joined me to discuss It's Like You Know; his pursuing stand up; Seinfeld and my coincidences; college; Shirley & Maury Povich; being a Yankee's fan, MLB's disclaimer; both of us having …

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

Kenny Vance

Season 1 Episode 114

Mr. Vance joined James Stephens and I to discuss the ubiquity of "Eddie and the Cruisers"; his early influences; Alan Freed; rock 'n' roll; Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers; buying 45's; being one of th…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago