Industry Standard W/ Barry Katz

You may recognize actor, comedian, and celebrity impressionist Roger Kabler from his touring Robin Williams act, or possibly as the "Zima Guy" from the Zima beverage commercials back in the 90s. He's now written, directed, produced, and starring in a new film called "Being Robin" that explores themes of spiritual possession vs mental illness, as Roger presents his experience touring with his impression as Robin Williams after his death. In this interview, Roger shares his process of using the Meisner acting technique for impressions of celebrities like Al Pacino, Robert Deniro and Marlon Brando, and reveals how it was to work with Meisner himself. He also recounts a funny early career story about how a lunch with Halle Berry went south, as well as more challenging failures such as his cancelled sitcom, and difficult yet powerful stories about battling addiction and how he finally got sober through painting. BEING ROBIN premieres in the US on Sep 17th at the historic Landmark Theater

Barry answers your questions about the entertainment business, including questions on dealing with rejection, creative control, and confidence. Barry also shares insights on his own personal management style, as well as his thoughts on edgy, dark comedy. www.blueprint-for-success.com Are you a comedian, actor, writer, director, producer, manager, host, podcaster or agent? Would you like personalized help to reach all of your goals in the entertainment business? Click the link to learn more & join our FREE industry networking group full of decades of experience! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/industry-standard-w-barry-katz/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/industry-standard-w-barry-katz/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/industry-standard-w-barry-katz/support

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. www.blueprint-for-success.com Are you a comedian, actor, writer, director, producer, manager, host, podcaster or agent? Would you like personalized help to reach all of your goals in the entertainment business? Click the link to learn more & join our FREE industry networking group full of decades of experience! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/industry-standard-w

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/industry-standard-w-barry-katz/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/industry-standard-w-barry-katz/support

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." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/industry-standard-w-barry-katz/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/industry-standard-w-barry-katz/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/industry-standard-w-barry-katz/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/industry-standard-w-barry-katz/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/industry-standard-w-barry-katz/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/industry-standard-w-barry-katz/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/industry-standard-w-barry-katz/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/industry-standard-w-barry-katz/support

Ian Edwards began Stand Up Comedy in New York the 1990s when he first met Comedy Manager Barry Katz. Ian went on to write for The Keenan Ivory Wayans Show, Kevin Hart, Ashton Kutcher's Punk'd and recently a Spot on Bill Burr's Presents: Friends Who Kill. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/industry-standard-w-barry-katz/support

Barry Katz Answers Questions from Friends & Members of the Blueprint for Success Entertainment Industry Networking Program about Comedians & Actors becoming Political Activists, the Art of Joke Writing, the Power of Social Media & More. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/industry-standard-w-barry-katz/support

Ryan Sickler is Live & Alive on Tour after a serious Health Scare. He's a Die Hard Dad who Hosts Bert Kreischer, Brad Williams, Jim Gaffigan, Steve-O & Friends on his Podcast The HoneyDew. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/industry-standard-w-barry-katz/support

Matt Iseman has Hosted American Ninja Warrior for 16 Seasons but Did You Know He's a Doctor? He also won the Celebrity Apprentice Season that Never Aired. He Survived Cancer, is Friends with Arnold Schwarzenegger & His Fav Comic is Brian Regan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/industry-standard-w-barry-katz/support

Comedy Manager Barry Katz Answers Questions from the Blueprint for Success Members about Comedy Icons like Norm Macdonald's Phraseology, Bill Burr's Crowd Work, Depression, Mental Health & more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/industry-standard-w-barry-katz/support

Follow Network Executive & Generate Holdings LLC Founder Pete Aronson’s Journey from L.A. in the 80s as a P.A. on The Golden Girls to Disney & Founding his own Company. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/industry-standard-w-barry-katz/support

Rob Morrow is Best Known for his Starring Role in TVs Northern Exposure 1990-1995 but did you know Rob Morrow Does Everything? He's an Actor, Writer, Director, Producer, Author, Musician, Songwriter & Drummer of Course. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/industry-standard-w-barry-katz/support

Philosopher Entrepreneur Graham Dugoni Literally went from Living in a Van to the CEO of a Multi-Million Dollar Company that Creates Phone-Free Spaces for Educators, Musicians, Comedians & Events. Learn How Graham's Idea Became a Reality in this fascinating Industry Standard Interview with Barry Katz. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/industry-standard-w-barry-katz/support