Industry Standard w/ Barry Katz

In this classic episode, stand-up comedian, screenwriter, and director, Neal Brennan ( @nealbfree ) shares stories of his early career from being a doorman at the Boston Comedy Club to partnering with Dave Chappelle to write Half Baked, and how the film was pitched and greenlit. Neal discusses what it's like writing and directing for film and television, including his time with Chappelle's Show.

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In this powerful podcast episode, Tiffany Haddish opens up about her journey of overcoming challenges and staying resilient in the face of adversity on her climb from humble beginnings to major success. She shares personal stories that highlight her growth, maturity, and determination to succeed in both show business and her personal life. Tiffany reveals how she broke free from an abusive relationship, reflects on an impactful phone call with Dave Chapelle, and discusses her goals outside of show business. Her story showcases the perseverance and courage that have shaped her into the powerhouse she is today.

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Dan Rubin is the visionary founder of Budding Equity Inc. In this episode, Dan shares his journey emerging from the Toronto rave scene and escaping the finance world, into his current work, forming partnerships with major artists and film studios like Paramount, to license intellectual property for cannabis products. Dan recounts path from his first deal to license merchandise for Cheech and Chong, to working with the likes of filmmaker Kevin Smith, hip-hop legend Ice Cube, Brad Williams, Bert Kreischer and more, to transform how the world perceives and consumes cannabis products through entertainment properties.

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Barry Shares Stories about leaving Boston and moving to New York, renting his couch out to comics like Louis CK, Nick Di Paolo, and other then-unknown Young Comics. He offers advice on getting into TV Writers Rooms, and recounts how a writer's assistant for Whitney Cummings' got her script made into an episode of "Whitney."

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Terre Weisman has Written, Directed & Produced 3 Indie Feature Films. His Recent Release Max Dagan Stars Zach Gordon, Michael Madsen & Rob Morrow with Cameos from Jay Mohr, Kirk Fox & Jeff Ross.

Bobby Lee is Everywhere. He hosts 2 Hit Podcasts TigerBelly & Bad Friends. He's been on MADtv, Magnum P.I. in Feature Films like The Wrong Missy & the upcoming Sweet Dreams 2024 Starring Johnny Knoxville.

Katherine Blanford's Breakthrough Comedy Career Moment came when her Infectious Stand Up Performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon went Viral. These days Katherine Blanford is a Venue-Filling Touring Comedian Selling-Out Shows from Atlanta to Los Angeles & Canada. She also Hosts the Podcast Cheaties with Lace Larrabee another Southern Comedian & Semi-Finalist on America's Got Talent.

Roy Wood Jr. is Well Known for his 8 Years as a Correspondent on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. Lately he's been in Confess, Fletch 2022 with John Hamm, Better Call Saul & Only Murders in the Building with Steve Martin & Martin Short. Roy tells some great Stories about Producing & Acting in his 2018 Sitcom Pilot and what's involved getting his own scripted TV Shows funded and Produced.

Barry Shares Stories about his Early Days building the Boston Comedy Club with Dave Chappelle, Wanda Sykes, Jim Breuer & Many other then-unknown Young Comics. There's a Classic Norm Macdonald Stand Up Memoir at the End.

Jason Nash is an Entertainment Industry Survivor. He began his Career in Traditional Film & TV. Found Fame on Vine then lost it. Worked as a Stand Up Comic before Striking Gold with David Dobrik on YouTube. Now he hosts a TikTok with 2.5 Mil, a YouTube Podcast & More.