Industry Standard w/ Barry Katz
Podcast Intelligence Profile

Industry Standard w/ Barry Katz

Barry Katz

English United States Comedy
Active Weekly
Contact Paths
6 social platforms

Business Snapshot

Episodes
608
Episodes in dataset
Apple Rating
4.7 / 5
935 Apple ratings
Cadence
Weekly
~every 6.86457 days
Since
Jul 15, 2013
First episode
Latest
Jun 02, 2026
Active

Partnership Signals

Guest Format

Episodes appear to feature guests

Established Catalog

608 episodes for longitudinal research

Content Profile

Category
Comedy
Language
English
Region
United States
Format
Episodic
Content Rating
Clean or unspecified

Content Positioning

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.

Recent Content Cues

Erica Rhodes: A Natural Performer, Comic Timing & Career Growth
Jun 02, 2026
Ask Me Anything #19 Produced Shows, Creating Opportunities, & International Comics
May 27, 2026
Lahna Turner: Comedy Journey, Family, & Co-Directing "Come What May"
May 27, 2026

Recent Episodes

Erica Rhodes: A Natural Performer, Comic Timing & Career Growth

Jun 02, 2026 54m

In this episode, we sit down with Erica Rhodes to discuss the experiences that led her into comedy, including how a failed audition unexpectedly pushed her toward performing at her first open mic.…

Ask Me Anything #19 Produced Shows, Creating Opportunities, & International Comics

May 27, 2026 28m

A highlight of this week's episode covers years of producing comedy shows and how carefully building a lineup can shape the entire energy of a night. Producing your own show isn’t just booking funny…

Lahna Turner: Comedy Journey, Family, & Co-Directing "Come What May"

May 27, 2026 1h 10m

Lahna Turner is a stand up comedian, writer, musician, and filmmaker whose career has been deeply shaped by the balance between comedy, motherhood, and life on the road. Known for blending personal…

Little Miss Sunshine Producer David Friendly on Trusting Your Instincts | ISP

May 13, 2026 1h 42m

Academy Award-nominated producer David Friendly (Little Miss Sunshine, Big Mama's House) sits down with Barry to talk about his journey from concert promoter to Hollywood heavyweight. He opens up…

Bob Saget on Comedy, Loss, and Life at 60 | ISP

Mar 31, 2026 1h 44m

Bob Saget sits down with legendary comedy manager Barry Katz for a raw, wide-ranging conversation covering Bob's new stand-up special 0 to 60, his early days performing at the Improv and Catch a…

Charles Fleischer: The Man Behind the Voices

Mar 25, 2026 1h 11m

In this wide-ranging podcast interview, comedian, actor, and entertainer Charles Fleischer — best known as the voice of Roger Rabbit — opens up about his career in stand-up comedy, character work,…

Every Part Of The Industry With Harry Basil!

Mar 17, 2026 1h 11m

In this episode, legendary comedian and entertainer Harry Basil shares his incredible journey from a tough childhood in New Jersey to becoming a standout act at the iconic Comedy Store and beyond. He…

Why Most Scripts Aren’t Good Enough | Michael Jamin

Mar 10, 2026 1h 6m

In this episode of the Industry Standard with Barry Katz, Barry Katz sits down with veteran TV writer and showrunner Michael Jamin to discuss screenwriting, comedy writing, television writing, and…

Legendary Comedy Manager BARRY KATZ Answers Your Questions | AMA 18

Mar 03, 2026 34m

In this AMA episode, Barry answers real questions from comics around the world — covering female comics navigating a boys’ club, international comedians breaking into the U.S. market, door guy vs.…

The Genius Behind The Sledge-O-Matic | Gallagher

Feb 26, 2026 2h 36m

Host and veteran comedy manager Barry Katz sits down with the legendary Gallagher — one of stand-up comedy's most iconic and inventive performers — for a wide-ranging, no-holds-barred conversation.…

How To Go From Entertainer To Entrepreneur | Brandon T Jackson

Feb 16, 2026 42m

In this episode, Brandon T. Jackson talks about navigating Hollywood, the shift to self-tape auditions , and why artists today have to think like entrepreneurs. From big studio films to building his…

Paul Telegdy

Feb 09, 2026 1h 59m

In this Industry Standard episode, Barry Katz sits down with legendary television executive Paul Telegdy for a rare, inside look at leadership, legacy, and decision-making at the highest levels of…

The One Place Every Great Comedy Career Is Built | AMA 17

Feb 04, 2026 21m

In this Ask Me Anything episode, Barry Katz answers real questions from artists and creatives navigating the entertainment business. Drawing on four decades of experience, Barry speaks candidly about…

Carrot Top Classic Rerelease

Jan 26, 2026 1h 52m

Originally recorded in 2018, this classic Industry Standard episode features Barry Katz in conversation with legendary comedian and Las Vegas headliner Carrot Top. In this throwback interview, Carrot…

TJ Miller

Jan 19, 2026 1h 41m

In this Industry Standard episode, Barry Katz sits down with comedian, actor, and writer TJ Miller to talk about comedy, career longevity, and the deeper responsibility of making people laugh. Known…

Andy Huggins

Jan 17, 2026 1h 22m

<p>In this Industry Standard episode, Barry Katz sits down with stand-up comedian Andy Huggins for a candid conversation about comedy careers, creative momentum, and the moments that…

Ask Me Anything 16

Jan 05, 2026 36m

In this Ask Me Anything episode, Barry answers real questions submitted by artists and creatives navigating the entertainment business. Drawing on four decades of experience representing legends like…

Andrew Santino Classic Rerelease

Dec 24, 2025 1h 36m

<p>In this Industry Standard classic episode, filmed in 2019, Barry sits with comedian and actor Andrew Santino (Dave, I’m Dying Up Here, Mixology, This Is Us) Santino traces his path from…

Dustin Ybarra

Dec 20, 2025 1h 3m

In this episode of Industry Standard with Barry Katz, comedian and actor Dustin Ybarra opens up about his career journey — from getting discovered through Stand Up for Diversity to landing roles in…

Craig Shoemaker

Oct 13, 2025 1h 26m

In this episode of Industry Standard, Barry Katz sits down with comedian and actor Craig Shoemaker for a wide-ranging, hilarious, and deeply personal conversation. Known for his unforgettable “Love…

Publishing Analytics

Frequency
~every 6.86457 days
Weekly
Avg Duration
1h 14m
Consistency
31%
Format
Episodic
Since
Jul 15, 2013
Latest
Jun 02, 2026

Ecosystem Signals

Region
United States
Hosting
anchor.fm

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