Comedian, writer, and producer Jannette Barber joins Steve Cooper on Coop’s Comedy Corner for an honest, funny, and inspiring conversation. Jannette shares her journey from the New York stand-up scene of the 1980s to becoming Rosie O’Donnell’s head writer, winning six Daytime Emmys, and navigating the highs and lows of television.

She opens up about:

• Breaking into stand-up during the comedy boom of the 80s

• Meeting Rosie O’Donnell and landing her first TV spots

• Writing for The Rosie O’Donnell Show and The View

• Winning six Emmys and what it felt like to take the stage at Radio City

• Overcoming chronic pain with Dr. John Sarno after nearly losing her mobility

• Hosting her own SiriusXM radio show

• Raising millions for refugee relief and traveling the world

This episode blends comedy history with real-life lessons on resilience, success, and giving back.

🎙 Hosted by Steve Cooper – stand-up comic, interviewer, and host of over 1,000 celebrity interviews on CooperTalk.net

Comedian and voiceover veteran Brian Scott McFadden joins Steve Cooper with an unbelievable story — performing in Jerusalem during a missile strike and ending up in a bomb shelter mid-show. Brian shares how a comedy trip to Israel turned into eight days in a war zone, complete with canceled gigs, guerrilla shows, and a frantic escape through Jordan.

They also dive into Brian’s decades-long career, from MTV and Letterman to voicing the Honey Nut Cheerios Bee, the M&M Peanut, and countless commercial characters. Hear about his run-ins with the Philly/Jersey comedy scene, his Super Bowl ad that caught Ben Shapiro’s attention (for all the wrong reasons), and the changing landscape of stand-up and voiceover work.

🎤 Guest: Brian Scott McFadden – brianscottmcfadden.com | YouTube: Chasing Comedy
🎙 Host: Steve Cooper – Coop’s Comedy Corner

Step back into the heart of Philadelphia's wildest music years with Steve Cooper as he sits down with Antonio Aloia and Mick Michaels, the authors of When We Rocked: The Philadelphia Rock Music Scene, 1978-1992. This episode dives deep into the real stories behind the bands, bars, and legends that shaped Philly’s hard rock legacy.

From the chaotic days of Aqua Net and leather jackets to the grind of writing the definitive book on a forgotten scene, it’s a masterclass in nostalgia, hustle, and music history.

Hear how these two Philly insiders dug through archives, tracked down vanished musicians, and connected with icons like Jack Russell and Stephen Pearcy. The guys break down what made the scene thrive, why it faded, and why Philly never got its due—even though it spawned some of the most dedicated musicians (and fans) in rock history.

Expect candid stories, laugh-out-loud moments, and genuine love for all things Philly.Grab the book at whenwerockedphilly.com, check out exclusive swag at coopscomedycorner.com, and stay tuned for more episodes that celebrate comedy, music, and the people who make it happen. Hit subscribe and share with any Philly or rock fan who needs a trip down memory lane!

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Comedian David Kaye joins Steve Cooper for one of the rawest and most inspiring episodes yet. From launching his stand-up career in Pittsburgh to battling addiction and spending two years in prison, David opens up about hitting rock bottom and climbing back with comedy, theater, and grit.

He shares how a can of Aqua Net turned him into a comedy character, how he literally won a comedy club in a Facebook bet, and what it was like performing on a cruise ship that actually sank. Plus, hear about his Dry Bar special, corporate gigs, acting work, and how sobriety and fatherhood became his proudest achievements.

If you're into underdog stories, comedy road tales, and real-life redemption arcs—with a lot of laughs—this one's a must.

🎧 Hosted by Steve Cooper
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Comedian and writer Debbie Kasper joins Steve Cooper to talk about her raw and hilarious one-woman show "Monkeys on My Back and Everywhere Else." She opens up about addiction, grief, sobriety, and her comeback to the stage after years away from showbiz. Debbie also shares wild stories from writing for Roseanne and Rosie O’Donnell, what it was like being a female comic in the ‘80s, and why her journey is far from over.

This week on Coop’s Comedy Corner, host Steve Cooper reunites with legendary comic and actor Mike Ivy — 12 years after his first appearance on Cooper Talk.

Mike opens up about his early standup days in New York, working with Kevin Rooney, Peter Tolan, and a then-unknown Sarah Silverman. He shares wild behind-the-scenes stories from MTV, Improv NYC, Catch a Rising Star, and becoming the face of massive ad campaigns like Sprint, Geico, and Powerade.

They also get personal — from surviving congestive heart failure and cancer to life after Hollywood, why cruise ship comedy saved his career, and how a misdelivered pizza almost broke him 😅

If you’ve ever laughed at a commercial and thought, “Who is that guy?” — it was probably Mike Ivy.

🎤 Veteran Warm-Up Comic Gary Cannon Tells All | Coop's Comedy CornerWhat’s it really like working behind the scenes of Conan, The Masked Singer, and The Jennifer Hudson Show?Comedian and legendary TV warm-up guy Gary Cannon joins Steve Cooper for an unfiltered deep dive into the world of audience hype, Hollywood egos, comedy club disasters, and how he went from selling copiers to roasting comics onstage.🔥 In this episode:The Sullivan & Son sitcom chaosBombing in front of Mitch HedbergBeing berated by Craig Ferguson 😬Saving shelter dogs during the pandemic 🐶Why most comedy club managers used to work at T-MobilePlus: insider tales about Conan O’Brien, Ken Jeong, and that time his mom tried to fight a comedian on Facebook.📍 Hosted by: Steve Cooper🎟️ More episodes, merch & more: CoopsComedyCorner.com👍 LIKE | 💬 COMMENT | 🔔 SUBSCRIBE#ComedyTrainRek #CoopsComedyCorner #GaryCannon #StandUpComedy #WarmUpComic #BehindTheScenes #JenniferHudsonShow #ConanOBrian #SitcomLife #ComedyPodcast #TVProduction #Comedians

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Coop now has his own Merch shop, visit coopscomedycorner.com Celebrating 15 years of podcasting in July 2025, and over 850 episodes as Producer and Host of the weekly storytelling podcast Story Worthy, Christine Blackburn has interviewed some of the biggest names in show business like Larry King, Sugar Ray Leonard, Greg Proops, Blaine Capatch, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Bobcat Goldthwait, Kevin Nealon and on and on.

Over the last 12 years the stories have ranged from laugh out funny to heart-wrenching but always with a positive message.

Her new show My Life In 3 Songs, is a passion project she has been working on for years. Christine invite comedians on the show to share the 3 songs that have impacted their lives. Not necessarily their favorite songs, but songs that paint a picture of the comedian and where they’re from. Listen exclusively on Spotify!

Christine is also creator and host of Story Smash: The Storytelling Game Show played in Los Angeles, almost every month! Check out the website for more information and tickets! Story Smash is also available to watch on YouTube.

As a storyteller, Christine is a 3-time MOTH story winner. She is the author of the book: PIT to LAX: My Story Worthy Life and has contributed to The Huffington Post. As an actress she hosted Ready for the Weekend Movies on USA Network and has appeared in over 100 commercials.

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Murray Valeriano is an award-winning writer and comedian based in Los Angeles, California. He has performed in six different countries and has toured extensively in the US, either headlining comedy clubs or opening for some of comedy’s heaviest hitters including David Spade, Kevin Pollak, Darrell Hammond, Brad Garrett and the late, Robert Schimmel. Murray has been seen on Comedy Central, NBC, Amazon and countless commercials. He can be heard regularly on SiriusXM where he co-hosted Off the Cuff with Bill Engvall and Gary Brightwell for five years.

As an award-winning television writer, Murray has written for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Bill Engvall’s Here’s Your Sign Awards, BattleBots, Ridiculousness, Ring Nation and Top Ten Revealed to name a few. He has also written for The Wall Street Journal and is a regular contributor to AARP magazine.

Murray is a captivating person who possesses a natural skill for storytelling and a wealth of pop culture knowledge. He is the creator, writer and host of For What It’s Worth, the only music and comedy gameshow that matters (available for free on YouTube). For 11 years, he hosted the wildly successful Roadstories podcast, which USA Today called “One of the funniest podcasts of the year.”Murray’s full-length comedy album, RUSTY COW, reached the top 10 on iTunes and is available on all major digital platforms.

Carole Montgomery has had a long and varied career. With over two dozen television credits to her name, Carole Montgomery is a respected veteran of the standup comedy scene nationwide.In addition to her numerous television appearances, Carole Montgomery has headlined clubs and colleges across the USA and starred in two different Las Vegas production shows. In her ten years as a LAS VEGAS STAR, she was seen by over five million audience members.Carole Montgomery created and stars in three SHOWTIME specials for Funny Women Of A Certain Age.https://carolemontgomery.com/