Industry Standard w/ Barry Katz

A one-of-a-kind insiders look at Hollywood from a totally different perspective. This inspirational weekly series provides an “all access pass” to the entertainment business through the eyes of comedy manager/producer Barry Katz and the industry's biggest "behind the scenes" players who candidly reveal the risky decisions they made that led to the most groundbreaking internet, television, radio, music, and film content in the world. Combining humor, insight, and motivation; Katz provides the blueprint for the audience to take their careers to the next tier, while showcasing each guests’ extraordinary journey from humble beginnings to the highest levels in their field.

Industry Standard w/ Barry Katz is a comedy podcast hosted by Barry Katz, with 616 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Barry Katz hosts Industry Standard w/ Barry Katz, a comedy show with 616 episodes published.

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  Ask Me Anything #22: Stage Time, Managers, Creating a Comedy Scene & How to Actually Level Up

  Aug 19, 202631 min

  Questions on this week's episode of Ask Me Anything #22 How should a new comic in 2026 be thinking about building stage time, clubs, festivals, podcast or something else entirely? How long do you have to pound the pavement as a comic before you start making it? What's a fair deal structure today between comics and managers, and where do you see comics get taken advantage of? How do you level up from a self-built regional comedy career without just being told to "do more content" or "network more"? How do you protect creative momentum when life gets busy and full of other important things? When you read a comedy script or watch a comedy movie, what matters more to you: the jokes or the overall story and characters? In such a competitive industry, how can an editor stand out for a better chance of getting hired for a job?

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  Josh Adam Meyers: Music with Comedy, Authenticity, Jamming with Burr, and Addiction

  Aug 12, 20261h 12m

  Josh Adam Meyers is a comedian with the energy of a rock star and the instincts of a stand up. His comedy is loud, unpredictable, personal, and built around a fearless stage presence. He’s spent years carving out his own lane in comedy, bringing together storytelling, absurdity, music, and an unapologetic point of view. He’s also the creator of The Goddamn Comedy Jam, proving that for Josh, comedy has never really needed to stay in one box.

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  Zoe Friedman: Intern to Discovering New Talent & How Comedians Got on Letterman

  Aug 5, 20261h 10m

  Zoe Friedman has spent decades helping shape the comedy industry from behind the scenes. From discovering and developing stand up talent to booking for The Late Show with David Letterman , leading talent development at Comedy Central, and working with Jimmy Kimmel Live! Her influence has reached every level of comedy. Today, as the co-founder and CEO of Comedy Gives Back, she continues to advocate for comedians by providing resources, support, and a stronger foundation for the comedy community.

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  Ask Me Anything #21: Tapes, Club Residencies, Auditions, and Egos

  Jul 22, 202637 min

  Questions answered in this episode of Ask Me Anything: What are the tells in a tape or video link that immediately signal real comic maturity to you? When a comedian earns a one-month residency by getting passed, booking an audition, or winning a contest, what does that mean for their career? I'll be doing my first comedy club audition this summer — what key advice do you have? Do you think you need a big ego to survive in the entertainment industry? How do I practice comedy? (I tried saying my jokes into the mirror, but that doesn't give me any insight on what needs to be improved. Who do you think today in the mainstream is pushing boundaries?

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  Adam Conover: Built a Comedy Career Without Being a Club Comic

  Jul 22, 202656 min

  Adam Conover started out doing sketch comedy and stand-up before landing at CollegeHumor, where his sharp, curious style quickly stood out. That eventually led to Adam Ruins Everything, the show that put him on the map and helped carve out his unique voice, mixing comedy with a love of asking questions and challenging conventional wisdom.

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