Industry Standard w/ Barry Katz

STEVE SWEENEY is a comedian and actor known for "Back to School," "Me, Myself & Irene" and "The Equalizer." He is a legendary Boston comedian known as a master of dialects and character voices. 

He has been a featured on major television shows including "David Letterman," "Evening at the Improv," "Comics Come Home," and Comedy Central, and starred in his own Boston-based sitcom, "Park Street Under."

In this episode, Barry and Steve exchange stories from the past and talk about growing up and exploring the comedy scene in Boston.

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SUKHINDER SINGH CASSIDY is a technology executive and entrepreneur. She has worked at the biggest of most successful companies in the world including Google, Amazon and News Corp, Yodlee (YODL), and Polyvore. In 2011, she founded JOYUS, the video shopping platform for women, and served as CEO then Chairman until 2017. She is also the founder of theBoardlist and is currently the president of StubHub

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SUKHINDER SINGH CASSIDY is a technology executive and entrepreneur. She has worked at the biggest of most successful companies in the world including Google, Amazon and News Corp, Yodlee (YODL), and Polyvore. In 2011, she founded JOYUS, the video shopping platform for women, and served as CEO then Chairman until 2017. She is also the founder of theBoardlist and is currently the president of StubHub

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JOSH WOLF is a comedian, actor and writer who has become one of the most sought after personalities in comedy today. From adding his quick witted commentary on comedy round tables, to becoming a New York Times Bestselling Author, writing on hit television shows, and headlining stand-up comedy tours across the nation, Wolf has proved time and time again he is one of the most dynamic and multi-faceted comedians in the entertainment business. Wolf was a regular round table guest and writer on the hit E! series “Chelsea Lately,” and appeared as a performer on “After Lately.”

In March 2013, Wolf released his latest book, “It Takes Balls: Dating Single Moms and Other Confessions from an Unprepared Single Dad.” Funny and brutally honest, the book details Wolf’s adventures as a struggling stand up comedian, while juggling being a single parent in Los Angeles.

He also wrote on numerous sitcoms including “Yes, Dear,” Will Smith’s “All of Us,” and “Cuts,” starring Shannon Elizabeth.

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JOSH WOLF is a comedian, actor and writer who has become one of the most sought after personalities in comedy today. From adding his quick witted commentary on comedy round tables, to becoming a New York Times Bestselling Author, writing on hit television shows, and headlining stand-up comedy tours across the nation, Wolf has proved time and time again he is one of the most dynamic and multi-faceted comedians in the entertainment business. Wolf was a regular round table guest and writer on the hit E! series “Chelsea Lately,” and appeared as a performer on “After Lately.”

In March 2013, Wolf released his latest book, “It Takes Balls: Dating Single Moms and Other Confessions from an Unprepared Single Dad.” Funny and brutally honest, the book details Wolf’s adventures as a struggling stand up comedian, while juggling being a single parent in Los Angeles.

He also wrote on numerous sitcoms including “Yes, Dear,” Will Smith’s “All of Us,” and “Cuts,” starring Shannon Elizabeth.

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LAURA CLERY became a famous social media person due to her short comic videos she posted on Facebook and Instagram. On moving forward to her stardom, the internet comedian starred in “The Laura Clery Project,” her very own sketch series launched on Snapchat Discover and also available on Comedy Central. Her following on Instagram exceeds 1.4 million people and on Facebook accounts to 3.7 million subscribers.

She also co-hosts the Laura Clery Podcast with her husband Stephen Hilton.

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LAURA CLERY became a famous social media person due to her short comic videos she posted on Facebook and Instagram. On moving forward to her stardom, the internet comedian starred in “The Laura Clery Project,” her very own sketch series launched on Snapchat Discover and also available on Comedy Central. Her following on Instagram exceeds 1.4 million people and on Facebook accounts to 3.7 million subscribers.

She also co-hosts the Laura Clery Podcast with her husband Stephen Hilton.

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NICKY HILTON ROTHSCHILD is an American businesswoman, socialite, model and fashion designer. She is a member of the Hilton family by birth, and a member of the Rothschild family through her marriage to James Rothschild. In 2004, Hilton launched her own fashion line and she has also designed jewellery, handbags and other accessories over the years.

REBECCA MINKOFF is an industry leader who is the creator and owner of a global brand with a wide range of apparel, handbags, footwear, jewelry and accessories (including tech) as well as men’s accessories under the label Uri Minkoff.

ELLEN DAVIS is the president of the NRF Foundation and senior vice president of research and strategic initiatives at the National Retail Federation. A well-respected retail thought leader, Davis has more than 15 years of experience in strategic communications, research, talent acquisition and development, and organizational change management.

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NICKY HILTON ROTHSCHILD is an American businesswoman, socialite, model and fashion designer. She is a member of the Hilton family by birth, and a member of the Rothschild family through her marriage to James Rothschild. In 2004, Hilton launched her own fashion line and she has also designed jewellery, handbags and other accessories over the years.

REBECCA MINKOFF is an industry leader who is the creator and owner of a global brand with a wide range of apparel, handbags, footwear, jewelry and accessories (including tech) as well as men’s accessories under the label Uri Minkoff.

ELLEN DAVIS is the president of the NRF Foundation and senior vice president of research and strategic initiatives at the National Retail Federation. A well-respected retail thought leader, Davis has more than 15 years of experience in strategic communications, research, talent acquisition and development, and organizational change management.

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ESTEE ADORAM has been the booker and gatekeeper of the legendary Comedy Cellar club in New York for over 30 years. She is also responsible for its sister club, The Village Underground, as well as The Fat Black Pussycat and The Las Vegas Comedy Cellar.

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