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A weekly journey into the world of bookers, producers, decision-makers, and talent about the art of saying yes and no. Plus: other stuff! Hosted by Jamie Flam, Artistic Director of The Hollywood Impro... more
FAQs about Gatekeeper with Jamie Flam:How many episodes does Gatekeeper with Jamie Flam have?The podcast currently has 58 episodes available.
March 31, 2016#07 Todd Glass (Stand up)Todd Glass (Stand up, 'The Todd Glass Show' Podcast) and Jamie discuss the minute details of creating the best possible comedy experience, the importance of evolving as an artist, and doing comedy until you’re dead. Plus: Jazz!...more1h 25minPlay
March 24, 2016#06 Janet Varney and Cole Stratton (SF Sketchfest)Janet Varney (Burning Love, The Legend of Korra, The JV Club) and Cole Stratton (Pop My Culture Podcast, Rifftrax) talk with Jamie about starting SF Sketchfest, what they look for when booking the festival, and making your own opportunities. Plus: Homemade sound effects...more1h 2minPlay
March 17, 2016#05 Eric Abrams (Comedy Central, Producer)Eric Abrams (Comedy Central) and Jamie discuss the journey from club booker to network development to independent producer and all the rewards and challenges therein. Plus: Weirdness!...more58minPlay
March 10, 2016#04 Brent Forrester (The Office, The Simpsons, Love)Brent Forrester (Mr. Show, The Ben Stiller Show, The Office, The Simpsons, Love) and Jamie discuss comedy as spiritual conquest, the balance of happiness, and the how to create your own writer’s room. Plus: Talkers Block!...more50minPlay
March 03, 2016#03 Troy Conrad (Producer, Set List Show)Troy Conrad (Producer, Set List) and Jamie discuss the art of being professionally pushy, the poison of entitlement, and being the comic you’d want to book. Plus: Ruckus Making!...more1h 7minPlay
February 25, 2016#02 Zoe Friedman (Letterman Booker, Blue Ribbon Content)Zoe Friedman (Letterman, Comedy Central, Blue Ribbon Content) and Jamie discuss late night booking, comedian development, the art of TV pitching, and the very thin line between persistence and annoyance. Plus: Other Stuff!...more1hPlay
February 18, 2016#01 Adam Eget (Talent Coordinator, The Comedy Store)Adam Eget (Comedy Store Talent Coordinator) and Jamie discuss/vent about the politics of comedy club booking, dealing with the scourge of entitlement, and the rewards and challenges of booking two historic comedy venues. Plus: Ghosts!...more1h 7minPlay
February 17, 2016TrailerWhat is a gatekeeper? What is this podcast all about? Artistic Director/Booker of The Hollywood Improv, Jamie Flam, lays it all out. Plus: Awesome sound effects!...more9minPlay
FAQs about Gatekeeper with Jamie Flam:How many episodes does Gatekeeper with Jamie Flam have?The podcast currently has 58 episodes available.