Dana Eagle (Stand up, “How To Be Depressed: A Guide”, Last Comic Standing) and Jamie discuss how depression effects creatives, how to leave things unfinished, and the surprising power of cake icing. Plus: A big announcement!

Carol Leifer (Seinfeld, Saturday Night Live, The Larry Sanders Show) and Jamie discuss how to approach gatekeepers, breaking into the comedy industry, and being the ambassador of your own career. Plus: Trump!

We've got a bunch of great new episodes coming soon!

Ptolemy Slocum (Westworld, Nerdist School) and Jamie discuss the advantage of stepping into chaos, the pitfalls of defining yourself by your work, and the benefits of meditation (even if you don’t do it daily). Plus: Smoothie/Juice!

Jeff Cohen (Entertainment Lawyer, "Chunk" from Goonies) and Jamie discuss the transition from front of camera to behind the scenes, the role of an entertainment lawyer, and the art of deal making. Plus: Sloth!

Happy Holidays from all of us here at Gatekeeper!

Jim Florentine (Stand Up, Louie, Crank Yankers, That Metal Show) and Jamie discuss the seemingly arbitrary intersection between luck and talent, the challenges of performing stand up at a heavy metal concert, and how crank calls can create a comedy career (and how jealousy can destroy it). Plus: Nog!

Chris Trew (The New Movement, Air Sex Championships, Hell Yes Fest) and Jamie discuss local independant comedy, the role festivals play in bringing comedy to smaller cities, and how to stay produce. Plus: A special drop in from Lee Keeler (Writer, Producer)!

Beth Appel (UCB LA), Troy Conrad (Set List), Andrew Steven (The Seeso Seeshow, Gatekeeper), and Jamie discuss the ins and outs of booking a venue, working hard and fighting entitlement, and differences and similarities of clubs, rooms, and theaters. Plus: Seeso!

Margaret Cho (Stand up) and Jamie discuss the necessity of taking risks, the changing role of stand up on late night TV, and how to straddle different comedy rooms. Plus: Bing!