Best Gary Kroeger Podcasts (2023)

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The Gary and Kenny Show

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When Naturally Stupid meets Artificial Intelligence 36:56

1M ago36:56

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Fortunately for us, Gary’s beautiful wife, Shannon, is a software designer and she helps explain it to us. And Kenny fills us in on some interesting facts that very few people care about Support the showBy Gary Kroeger and Ken Ceizler

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Will you still need me, will you still feed me when I'm a hundred and four? 27:42

1M ago27:42

27:42

Boomers parents are living into their 100s. It's predicted boomers will live even longer. Boy, our kids are gonna be pissed. Also, Kenny tells of the sexual encounter that still confuses him. And Gary finally shows us his halo. A don’t miss episode! (Unless you have something else to do) Support the show…

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Eoin Macken's Got it Good 45:03

2M ago45:03

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Eoin Macken star of the hit NBC series "La Brea" is our guest. Eoin shares his thoughts on acting, his thoughts on accents, working with Dinosaurs, dating Neanderthals, and would he rather die from the heat or the cold. Support the showBy Gary Kroeger and Ken Ceizler

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Not Dead Yet 40:06

3M ago40:06

40:06

It's been a long hot summer but not enough to kill us so we’re starting another season. Gary has a lot of important issues he needs to get off his chest. Kenny questions why white eggs and brown eggs are packed in separate cartons. Support the showBy Gary Kroeger and Ken Ceizler

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The Adventures of Mike Armstrong 34:12

5M ago34:12

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He began as the head writer for the game show "Remote Control". He wrote for Penn & Teller, Dennis Leary, Michael Richards and Craig Ferguson. He won an Oscar for a short film he did with Steven Wright. And he explains why that evening turned out to be a disaster. Support the showBy Gary Kroeger and Ken Ceizler

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The Gary and Kenny Show

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It's not easy being gay in Florida 1:00:24

5M ago1:00:24

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Laura Foy is a gay parent living in Florida. She survived Hurricane Ian but can she survive DeSantis? Support the showBy Gary Kroeger and Ken Ceizler

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The Gary and Kenny Show

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Guys and Gadgets 54:25

6M ago54:25

54:25

Tech guy Steve Greenberg with great Father’s Day gift ideas while Gary and Kenny have no idea Support the showBy Gary Kroeger and Ken Ceizler

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The Gary and Kenny Show

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Writers Against The Machine 29:10

6M ago29:10

29:10

The writers strike is about more than wages. We are joined by writer Susan Hurwitz Arneson to discuss how we got here and what’s at stake. Support the showBy Gary Kroeger and Ken Ceizler

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The Gary and Kenny Show

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The Always Funny Mark Cohen 54:44

7M ago54:44

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You've seen him on "Louie", "The Sarah Silverman Show", "Make Me Laugh" and doing stand-up on MTV and Comedy Central. And now you get to see him with us. Support the showBy Gary Kroeger and Ken Ceizler

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We're Back! And We're Slightly Better than Before 55:26

7M ago55:26

55:26

Learn why Gary was hiding under the bed and who was the hot teacher Kenny lusted after in Junior High. And we'll explain why our generation may actually be happy we're gonna die. Support the showBy Gary Kroeger and Ken Ceizler

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The Gary and Kenny Show

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Our Two Cents on the Oscars and Jamie Lee Curtis 33:00

9M ago33:00

33:00

The Academy Awards brought back memories for Gary Kroeger; like the time he got to kiss Jamie Lee Curtis and his run-ins with Robert Blake. Meanwhile, Kenny wonders why there’s so much vomiting in movies nowadays. And what is a Banshee anyway? Support the showBy Gary Kroeger and Ken Ceizler

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Making Movies in Modern Times 49:40

9M ago49:40

49:40

Mark Pellington is a filmmaker. His directing credits include “The Mothman Prophecies”, “Arlington Road”, “The Last Word” and “Survive”. He has directed multiple TV series such as “Blindspot and “Cold Case” and is a much sought after music video director. We hear his thoughts on this years movies, what kinds of movies we’ll see in the future and wh…

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The Gary and Kenny Show

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When Funny Was Funny 55:53

9M ago55:53

55:53

Tracy Katsky Boomer was a former Comedy TV Executive who developed “Arrested Development” and “Malcolm in the Middle”. She Exec. Produced “Santa Clarita Diet”. Tracy has long traveled in comedy circles and could genuinely be considered a comedy muse. After all she was Sarah Silverman’s roommate. We discuss the state of comedy, what makes Kenny crin…

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The Potato Chip Incident 42:06

10M ago42:06

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It’s been a tough couple of weeks for California. Mass shootings, floods and an earthquake. But there’s very little sympathy toward California. Is it the actors job to make sure the gun is safe? The Oscar Nominations. Why who didn’t get the nod gets more attention than those that did. And of course there's the potato chip incident. Support the show…

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The Man that Went Viral 55:06

11M ago55:06

55:06

So this sports guy has to fill in for the weather guy, he complains on air about it and whaddya know…the bit goes viral! He’s all over the place, 32 million views, 26 interviews, he’s a star! He lives right near Gary! Gary knows him! Gary used to be the biggest star in Waterloo, Iowa and now it’s this guy! So we got him on the show! And maybe his v…

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Behind Enemy Lines 52:01

12M ago52:01

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She survived the hurricane but can a progressive liberal gay woman survive living in a red state? We first interviewed former TV Host Laura Foy hours before her house was hit and battered by Hurricane Ian. Well she finally has her internet back and she speaks to us about living through that frightening night. And speaking of scary, she lives where …

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It's What the Holidays are all About 29:47

12M ago29:47

29:47

The Gary & Kenny Holiday Extravaganza Show! NO Special Guests! NO Holiday Music! NO Holiday Decorations and NO Extravaganza! None! Just Gary and Kenny spending some time together! Because that’s what the holidays are all about. Right? Support the showBy Gary Kroeger and Ken Ceizler

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Stage Manager To The Stars 55:01

1y ago55:01

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Debbie Williams was the Stage Manager for 20 Oscars, 32 Golden Globes, 25 Jerry Lewis Telethons and 98 episodes of American Idol. So of course we asked her who was the biggest creep she ever worked with. So tune in for that. Support the showBy Gary Kroeger and Ken Ceizler

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The Gary and Kenny Show

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The Storm and the Fury 1:01:56

1y ago1:01:56

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David Fury started out in comedy, so how did he end up writing and producing shows like “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”, “24”, "Lost”, "911”, "Magnum P.I" and “Lethal Weapon”? And the other question you may have is: “why did we interview Ken’s dear friend Laura Foy right before Hurricane Ian hit” and how that might have not been a great idea. Support th…

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We’re Back and so is Brad Hall! 55:17

1y ago55:17

55:17

After a long hiatus, Gary and Kenny are back. And we brought Brad Hall with us. We talk about our time- off, love, death, pain, hernia’s, death again, relationships, wing-foiling, more talk about death and then we play a game of “What did Kenny Do?” Support the showBy Gary Kroeger and Ken Ceizler

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Off-Script 48:49

1+ y ago48:49

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Once again, Gary & Kenny go off-script because neither of them can memorize a script anymore. But they did remember their time doing comedy specials at UCLA, San Quentin Prison and at Miramar Air Base, home of the “Top Gun” pilots. Also Gary tells about his role in the “Fantasticks” and Kenny tells about his barbecue with the cult family next door.…

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The Gary and Kenny Show

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Where’s your Baby Man Now? 57:16

1+ y ago57:16

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You know him. You love him. He was one of the original “Make Me Laugh” comics along side Bob Sagat, Gary Shandling and Howie Mandel. He shared the stage with Robin Williams, Richard Pryor and our own Gary Kroeger. The man who gave birth to “Baby Man”…Ladies and gentleman and all you non-binaries out there…we give you Bruce Baum! Support the show…

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Laurie Zaks: From Page to Producer 50:17

1+ y ago50:17

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It was a twisted road that brought Producer Laurie Zaks success. It began giving tours at NBC, a few stopovers at Comedy Central and CBS before she developed and produced the mega-hit “Castle”. She now helms her own production company with a very specific mission. Before we spoke with Laurie, Gary and Kenny debate where Garys’ career went off the r…

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The Many Voices of Jeff Richards 43:11

1+ y ago43:11

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He went from Madtv to Saturday Night Live. His character“Drunk Girl” was a regular on “Weekend Update”. With his own repertoire of characters and impersonations it turned out the only cast he really needed was himself. Which he showcases on the aptly named “The Jeff Richard’s Show”. Enjoy our candid conversation with Jeff and a few of his celebrity…

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What's So Funny About Dystopia? 37:48

1+ y ago37:48

37:48

Comedian and talk show host, John Poveromo joins Gary & Kenny to share stories, opinions and how his very popular show, named after an imagined state of great suffering andinjustice, “Dystopia Tonight” came to be. Support the showBy Gary Kroeger and Ken Ceizler

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Much Ado About Stuff 53:05

1+ y ago53:05

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If you like to hear Gary & Kenny rattle on about how much better looking we are then old people used to be, the price of being a provocateur and hear Kenny's Andy Warhol story. If that’s exactly what you’re looking for, or possibly even close, this is the episode for you! Support the showBy Gary Kroeger and Ken Ceizler

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Kirk Ward: Small Town Kid Makes Good 59:37

1+ y ago59:37

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From living in his car and friends garages to becoming EP/Showrunner for the $100M “John Wick” prequel “The Continental” that is now filming in Budapest. We go half way around the world and speak with Kirk about his journey, life on-location in Hungary, the John Wick universe and working with Mel Gibson. It’s a fascinating, fun and revealing conver…

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Pot Pourri 30:45

1+ y ago30:45

30:45

This week is a potpourri of topics that include pot and pourri. Kenny talks about his frightening day at the zoo, Gary on wine (literally), Gary shows off his announcer chops and other entertaining repartee. You’ll never get the half-hour back again but that doesn’t mean you won’t have a good time. Support the show…

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James Rolfe: It's Good to be a Nerd 32:15

1+ y ago32:15

32:15

James Rolfe and his long running YouTube character "The Angry Video Game Nerd" are household names to over 3.5 Million subscribers. A triple threat as a Gamer, a Movie buff and a rock and roller, he joins The Gary & Kenny Show to talk about how he started his career as an internet broadcasting pioneer, how he manages to get the job done without lea…

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Paul Hirsch: In the Room Where it Happened 59:59

1+ y ago59:59

59:59

He was in the room with George Lucas editing “Star Wars” and “The Empire Strikes Back”. He was in the room with De Palma editing “Carrie”, “Blowout” and “Mission Impossible”. He was in the room with John Hughes editing “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” and "Planes, Trains & Automobiles”, and Herb Ross doing “Footloose”. He was in the room with Joel Schuma…

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Hawk Koch: Growing up in the Movie Business 56:59

1+ y ago56:59

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At 5, Clark Gable took him on a horseback ride, his dad was head of Paramount Pictures. Hawk was involved in the making of “Chinatown”, “The Way We Were” “Heaven Can Wait” “Rosemary’s Baby” and “Wayne’s World” just to name a few! He’s the former President of the Academy of Motion Pictures and the Producers Guild of America. And we’re talking to him…

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Pat Bullard for the Win 59:37

1+ y ago59:37

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He wrote for sitcoms Roseanne, Reba, Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place, Grace Under Fire and Last Man Standing. He hosted the game shows: Hold Everything, Love Connection and Card Sharks. Pat Bullard is funny, handsome and a helluva nice guy. Which makes it hard for the rest of us to compete. Support the show…

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The Director's Chair 59:37

2y ago59:37

59:37

Beth McCarthy-Miller is a 10 time Emmy Nominee, 11 seasons directing Saturday Night Live. She’s directed The MTV VMA’s, The Super Bowl Half Time shows, dozens of 1/2 hour comedies including 30 Rock, Veep, Modern Family, The Kaminsky Method, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Young Sheldon just to name a few. We talk beginnings, highlights, lowlights and whethe…

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The Gary and Kenny Show

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Cathy the Great 51:41

2y ago51:41

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Cathy Ladman’s a comedian, actor, writer and fortunately for us a good friend. Is Santa Real? Doing stand-up wearing protective gear, and of course an uplifting discussion on the upside of death and other holiday themed topics. We love our conversations with Cathy in our final show of 2021. Happy New Year. We hope. Support the show…

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The Gary and Kenny Show

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An Eye For Talent 1:07:10

2y ago1:07:10

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From Casting Director to Director to running a Studio for Actors, Risa talks about auditioning, casting and what to do with all those old tapes. She shares stories about her collaboration with Oliver Stone, finding Sandra Bullock and directing the cult favorite“200 Cigarettes”. Support the showBy Gary Kroeger and Ken Ceizler

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The Gary and Kenny Show

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The Not Despicable Mr. M 59:51

2y ago59:51

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With the holiday release of the Sing 2 we’re bringing back our exclusive conversation with the person behind that film and many others including the franchises for “The Grinch”, “Dispicable Me”, “Ice Age”, “The Minions”, “The Secret Life of Pets”, just to name a few. And what’s up with the Shrek sequel and the Mario Brothers movie! Support the show…

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Tis the Season for Flannel 54:07

2y ago54:07

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Gary and Kenny bring in the holidays! We talk about turkeys, cows, cruises and resting meat. And speaking of meat…we meet Joe Sill, a filmmaker who creates futuristic worlds. We hope you enjoy and have a happy, safe Thanksgiving. Support the showBy Gary Kroeger and Ken Ceizler

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The Man Who Would be Don Roy King 57:58

2y ago57:58

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He’s been directing Saturday Night Live for the past 17 years and is about to step down. Emmy winning Director Don Roy King shares his thoughts, stories and challenges of mounting the 90 minute comedy behemoth each week. Support the showBy Gary Kroeger and Ken Ceizler

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Written by…The Many Episodes of Nick Thiel 1:00:25

2y ago1:00:25

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The original “Magnum P.I, “Shades of Blue”, “Elementary, “White Collar", “Army Wives” “Burn Notice"....the list goes on and on. If you ever watched episodic TV, you've seen his work. We talk about how he became a showrunner, his worst experience, his best experience and why he's still mad at Kenny. Support the show…

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Q&A with Producer Mark Gordon 1:00:11

2y ago1:00:11

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Mark Gordon's list of TV and movie credits are impressive; "Saving Private Ryan", "The Patriot", "Speed", "The Day after Tomorrow", "Steve Jobs", "Murder on the Orient Express", "Grey's Anatomy", "Criminal Minds" and "Ray Donovan" just to name a few. What is also impressive is we got him to come on and answer questions submitted by our audience. An…

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Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time 46:09

2y ago46:09

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Getting stood up, pairing a seasick patch with a good wine and shampooing your monkey. That, and musical discovery Carly and the Universe. Support the showBy Gary Kroeger and Ken Ceizler

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Why it’s a Miracle to get a Movie Made 58:45

2y ago58:45

58:45

Novelist, Screenwriter, Director, Allison Burnett discusses filmmaking and why it’s great to have a girls name. Support the showBy Gary Kroeger and Ken Ceizler

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We Talk to a Young Person! 51:19

2y ago51:19

51:19

We wanted to know what was going on with the young people so we invited, Chris Kroeger, Gary’s son, to speak on their behalf. What are they watching, listening too, and how Covid has turned there lives upside down. Support the showBy Gary Kroeger and Ken Ceizler

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Wendy Whiner has Nothing to Complain About. 54:05

2y ago54:05

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SCTV, SNL Schitt’s Creek, Ground Hog Day, are just a few of Robin Dukes credits. She founded the comedy sketch troupe “Woman Fully Clothed” and is now a college professor teaching writing and acting. But we wanted to know if she was ever drunk while performing. Support the showBy Gary Kroeger and Ken Ceizler

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From the Mind of Richard Kind 54:38

2+ y ago54:38

54:38

Richard Kind has fooled us all. I guess that’s what good actors do. He’s fooled us to think he was just a funny face on shows like “Spin City”, “Mad About You”, or his current role on “Curb Your Enthusiasm”. But then he shows up in movies like “A Serious Man” and “Argo. He gets a Tony nomination and wins the Drama Desk award for his role in the pla…

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Just don't ask what Eddie Murphy is really like. 55:29

2+ y ago55:29

55:29

Barry Blaustein and David Sheffield saw a quiet young kid at SNL and figured he couldn’t be any worse than anybody else, so they took a shot and wrote a bit for him for Weekend Update. He killed. It was Eddie Murphy. The three of them went on to collaborate on some of the most iconic of SNL skits; Gumby, Buckwheat, and James Brown’s Hot Tub. The co…

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Not that Mike Rowe. The funny Mike Rowe. 56:12

2+ y ago56:12

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He wrote jokes and did stand-up. He wrote on Becker, The Nanny, Futurama, Paranormal Action Squad and Family Guy. And now he’s written a book about his journey, “It’s a Funny Thing: How the professional Comedy Business Made me Fat & Bald”. Larry David said, “If you’ve ever had any interest in comedians….you will devour Mike Rowe’s insightful, perso…

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Been there. Done that. 56:53

2+ y ago56:53

56:53

Doug Herzog rose the ranks at MTV Networks to become its President, launched Comedy Central, did a stint at Fox, ran USA Network, went back to Comedy Central. His skill and instincts as a TV Executive have brought us landmark programming that includes, Remote Control, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, South Park, Malcolm in the Middle, and Monk. And…

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What About Bob? 57:53

2+ y ago57:53

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As an audio engineer he met Christopher Guest and they became good friends. Then he audio engineered the National Lampoon Radio Hour and became friends with Chevy, Belushi, Radner, Murray, etc. He produced the Blues Brothers Album and started writing and producing TV. He produced and wrote on SNL and is responsible for hiring Gary Kroeger to be in …

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The Man behind The Monk 57:23

2+ y ago57:23

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What to make of Andy Breckman? From performing folk song parodies to writing for Letterman and SNL, he then goes on to create the monumental hit TV detective show "Monk". Oh. And "American Pie" guy, Don McClean hates him. Support the showBy Gary Kroeger and Ken Ceizler

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