Industry Standard w/ Barry Katz

TOM RHODES is a world traveling comedian who is now celebrating his 30th year as a stand up comedian.  The New York Times describes him as “A mostly natural intellect with a knack for reporting the harsh realities of life with a dark and absurdly optimistic cynicism.”

 

Rhodes has built a career that not only includes stand-up specials,  a sitcom (NBC’s Mr. Rhodes),  a travel show,  a late night talk show (in Holland), and numerous live CD’s & DVD’s, one of which (“Rhode Scholar”) Laughspin.com named the Number One Comedy DVD of that year. 

 

As a featured travel writer for Huffington Post, his travel story ‘A Tragedy, A Miracle And A Brawl…Welcome to Ireland’ was awarded “one of the Top 10 Best Travel Stories.”

 

Tom became the first comedian to sign a development deal with Comedy Central and performed at the first ever HBO Aspen Arts Festival.  At the Montreal International Comedy Festival, he was discovered by an NBC talent scout which led to a development deal to create his own sitcom.

 

His podcast, "Tom Rhodes Radio" was named one of the Top 10 of Best Podcasts by Matador Network and was praised as the best newcomer in The Onion's A.V. Club. Since 2013, "Tom Rhodes Radio" joined Bill Burr's & Al Madrigal’s All Things Comedy Network.  You can catch his newest stand-up special, “Light Sweet Crude,” now on Netflix.

 

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MARTY CALLNER is an award-winning director and producer, known for his work with legendary artists such as Robin Williams, Madonna, George Carlin, Cher, Jerry Seinfeld, Aerosmith, Chris Rock, The Rolling Stones, Justin Timberlake, and many more.  He began his career directing television news, quickly became the director for the Boston Celtics for WBZ-TV, then started his relationship with HBO by producing the Wimbledon tennis tournament, and went on to direct numerous sports, comedy, and music specials that launched the fledgling network into the powerhouse it is today.  He has created a plethora of #1 music videos, comedy specials, and TV shows, including HBO's smash hit "Hard Knocks."  Callner has won Emmys, MTV Music Video Awards, DGA awards, cable ACE honors, and his work on Aerosmith's "Cryin'" was voted MTV's best music video of all time.

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BARRY RUDIN is the founder and CEO of Barry's Tickets.  He got started in the business when his sister's boyfriend taught him how to scalp tickets when he was just a teenager, and grew the business throughout high school and college.  Barry's Tickets is the largest season ticket holder for the Lakers, Clippers, Kings, and Dodgers.  The company sponsors the Clippers' Kiss Cam, and Rudin has also built groundbreaking relationships with the Greek Theatre, Hollywood Bowl, Pantages Theater, and Staples Center in Los Angeles.  In addition to his business, Rudin is also a member of the boardroom associates for the Heart Foundation at Cedars Sinai, and was given the Humanitarian Award by the Harold Pump Cancer Foundation.

Follow Barry Katz on Twitter @barrykatz

 

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HARRY ABRAMS is the founder and CEO of Abrams Artists Agency.  He started in the mailroom of MCA, working his way up to junior agent and finally agent.  He started Abrams-Rubaloff with Noel Rubaloff after MCA disbanded, and later Abrams, Harris, & Goldberg, before eventually founding what is now Abrams Artists Agency.  Initially working with television and radio hosts, Abrams grew his businesses to work with stage and film actors as well.  Over the years, Abrams has worked with Bob Barker, Gary Owens, Arte Johnson, Bob Eubanks, Wink Martindale, Jim Lang, Jaclyn Smith, Bob Crane, Chick Hearn, Jennifer Lopez, Katie Holmes, Liam Neeson, and Kerry Washington.

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This week we are going back to two classic episodes with DAVID HILL and REGGIE HUDLIN.  They are producing next week's 2016 Academy Awards show.  David Hill is an Australian executive producer who served as the president of Fox Sports and senior EVP of 21st Century Fox for twenty-four years.  Hill is a chairman of National Geographic Channel, and produced "The X Factor" and the last season of "American Idol."  Reggie Hudlin is an American writer, director, and producer.  He directed "House Party" and "Boomerang," produced "Django Unchained," and served as President of Entertainment for BET.

 

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SHADOE STEVENS is a radio host, producer, writer, voiceover actor, and television personality.  He started in radio as the world's youngest DJ at the age of 11.  From 1988-1995, he replaced Casey Kasem as the host of "American Top 40," the world's most successful and widely syndicated radio show, reaching an estimated 1 billion listeners per week in 120 countries.  Stevens was the voice of CBS' "Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson," and is the announcer for the Antenna TV network.  He created and produced over 1100 "Fred R. Rated for Federated" commercials in only 6 years.  Stevens appeared as himself on "The Larry Sanders Show," and "Caroline in the City," starred in "Dave's World" from 1993-1997, and had parts on "Beverly Hills, 90210," "Baywatch," "Clueless," and the animated series "The Incredible Hulk."  He is the co-founder and creator of Sammy Hagar's "Cabo Wabo Radio," which broadcasts worldwide from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

 

Follow him on Twitter @shadoestevens and visit his website www.shadoeart.com, and follow Barry @barrykatz.

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JOEL GALLEN is an producer, director, and founder and president of Tenth Planet Productions. Gallen has executive produced the "The Comedy Central Roasts, "America's Best Dance Crew," "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute," "The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony," "The Sing Off," "Last Laugh," "Give It Up For Greg Geraldo."  He also produced "America: A Tribute To Heroes" immediately after the 9/11 attacks, which was simulcast on all major networks. Gallen has won numerous awards for his work, including a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special, as well as a PGA Visionary Vanguard Award and a DGA Award for Outstanding Directing. Gallen created and executive produced fourteen "MTV Movie Awards", which included many short films he directed for the ceremony, starring Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Tom Cruise, Will Ferrell, and many more. Gallen also directed "Not Another Teen Movie," and the short that served as the inspiration for "Zoolander," which he later produced.

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CHARLIE DEBEVOISE is a producer, reality TV developer, and co-founder of NorthSouth Productions.  The company was founded in 2000, and has produced truTV's "Impractical Jokes," including its "Practically Live Tour Special," TLC's "Say Yes to the Dress:  Atlanta" and "Say Yes to the Dress:  Bridesmaids," "Paranormal Cops" on A&E, Lifetime's "Double Divas," "Wrecked" for Speed, as well as the History Channel documentary "Marked."  Prior to founding NorthSouth Productions, DeBevoise was a freelance writer and a magazine editor for Whittle Communications.

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BOB LEFSETZ is a music industry analyst and critic.  His blog, "The Lefsetz Letter," has hundreds of thousands of subscribers.  Topics include the state of major record labels, decimated CD sales in the wake of iTunes and streaming services like Spotify, and personal reflections on songs, songwriters, bands, and key industry personnel.  Prior to starting his successful blog, Lefsetz was a consultant to major record labels, and is a highly sought-after speaker at music conferences across the country.  He was also the head of Sanctuary Music's American division.

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BRUCE HILLS is the COO for Just For Laughs: The Montreal International Comedy Festival, the world's largest and most prestigious comedy event.  Originating in Montreal, the festival has also added dates in Toronto and Sydney.  Hills has been with JFL since 1988, helping further the careers of hundreds of comedians, including Dave Chappelle and Louis CK.  The 2016 festival takes place July 13-31st, visit www.hahaha.com for tickets and follow the festival on Twitter @justforlaughs.  You can follow Bruce @brucehills.

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