Industry Standard
A one-of-a-kind, insiders look at Hollywood
from a unique 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 and on-camera players, who candidly reveal the risky decisions they made that led to
the most groundbreaking tv, radio, music, internet, and film content in the world.
Launching at # 3 on iTunes and consistently in the top .5% of over 500,000 podcasts with over 7 million total listeners, the show combines humor, insight, and motivation. Katz premieres a new episode every Monday and Thursday that provides the blueprint for the audience to take their careers to the next tier, while showcasing each guest’s extraordinary journey from humble beginnings to the highest levels in their field. Recorded in Los Angeles, the show has been invited to the world famous Montreal Just for Laughs and New York Comedy Festivals six times in the last six years.
Some of the Hollywood heavyweights that have been prominently featured throughout the over 500 episodes (many who've never done a podcast before) include Kevin Hart, Chuck Lorre, Larry King, Warren Littlefield, Doug Herzog, Patty Jenkins, David Hill, Steve Levitan, Tom Werner, Ted Sarandos, Dr. Phil, Jeanie Buss, David Copperfield, Gary Gulman, Chris Albrecht, Kevin Reilly, Howie Mandel, Dionne Warwick, Judd Apatow, Bill Burr, Dennis Rodman, Norman Lear, Jim Jefferies,
Russel Peters, Patricia Heaton, Garry Marshall, Louie Anderson, Kenya Barris, and Caitlyn Jenner.
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Industry Standard
With Barry Katz -
Howie Mandel, live from the
Just For Laughs Festival
What The Industry Has To Say About Industry Standard
“I love Industry Standard. Barry Katz is insightful & unbelievably prepared. The response I received was surprising and overwhelming. Since then, I have become a listener & always find it informative & entertaining.”
MARTY CALLNER (Director - Seinfeld/Rock/Stones)
Industry Standard is one of the few online stops that encourages young people to pursue their dreams of becoming industry people.
PETER ENGEL (Creator - Saved by the Bell)
Barry is a superb interviewer & host because he is genuinely deeply interested in his guests & the subject matter. He always asks thoughtful questions. Nothing tops that.
GEORGE SHAPIRO (Manager/EP - Seinfeld)
Only on Industry Standard can anyone anywhere hear media & entertainment execs & creatives share their passionate vision &
tenacity of spirit as well as their frequent stumbles on the road to triumph.
DAVID SALZMAN (EP - MADtv)
Barry Katz has represented & produced some of the biggest names in comedy. His podcast gives listeners an opportunity to hear great
industry stories & insight into the business.
JONATHAN MOONVES (Entertainment Lawyer)
Barry Katz has created a safe space for those of us who live behind the scenes to come forward to talk about our experiences & perspective in a unique & authentic way.
DAN PASTERNACK (Former Head of Big Beach TV)
“Barry is well-known as a successful talent manager, but also the amazing host of Industry Standard. His interview style is unique, his questions demonstrate real insight, and he is always well prepared. The only problem I had was that, at times, he made me laugh so hard I couldn't answer his questions."
CAMPBELL MCLAREN (Combate Americas CEO & co-creator of the UFC)
Doing a podcast with Barry is like having lunch with your great Aunt Edna - you're regaled with stories you've never heard, your patience is taxed, your emotions are drained, you may even question your existence, but when you think back on the experience you wonder why you don't do things this meaningful more often.
JAY BLUMENFIELD AND TONY MARSH (EP's - Family Business/Tourgasm/Chelsea)
Barry is a better interviewer than Howard Stern, asks better questions than Charlie Rose, & is better looking than Larry King. His podcasts are terrific.
TOM WERNER (Roseanne/Cosby/owner Red Sox)
Always amazing to see the list of folks that come through Industry Standard. It continually reminds me of what a fun business we are in,
coming at it from so many different places!
JULIE TALBOTT (President - Clear Channel Media)
It's been a long time since I've had such a good conversation about the entertainment industry & I thank Mr. Katz for giving me a platform to tell it.
MARIO KASSAR (Producer - Basic Instinct/Terminal
Personal, inventive, & informative for anyone who wants truthful information about the business, while keeping it entertaining.
GENE BLYTHE (Former Head Casting - DisneyTV)
“Listening to Industry Standard is entertaining, enlightening, and often quite a bit of fun. Barry has made this a must listen for anyone with an interest in the entertainment business. More that just an 'Inside Baseball' podcast, it is essential listening for anybody who hopes to turn their passion into success.”
DOUG HERZOG (Viacom Entertainment President)
Barry provides a unique experience as he digs deep & unifies stories of show biz success with an inspiring vision for pursuing your dream. And, oh yeah, it's hysterical.
MARK CRONIN (EP - Surreal Life/Flavor of Love)
If you're interested in the history of Hollywood, read The Mailroom. If you're interested in its future, listen to Industry Standard. It's grad school for Hollywood.
TRACY CHRISTIAN (Agent WMA/Partner TCA)
I'm glad listeners have found some enjoyment listening to our conversation & perhaps have been inspired by my clueless forays into Hollywood to begin their own.
MIKE FARAH (CEO - Funny or Die)
It's the only podcast in the world where you can hear the real movers & shakers in Hollywood lie about the truth.
DON REO (Creator - Wife & Kids/EP 2 1/2 Men)
“Barry Katz has absolutely broken intriguing new ground with his podcast ‘Industry Standard.’ I’ve probably been interviewed thousands of times, but never before have I had someone so authentically dive into what really underlies success in this industry, or get me to take a hard look at what makes me tick. Barry asks the questions in ‘Industry Standard,’ that people already in this business, or trying to break into this business, truly want answered.
Too often successful people in this industry give ‘PC’ or ‘pablum’ interviews that reveal nothing, teach nothing, and inspire nothing. That approach last for about 10 seconds with Barry Katz because he asks the questions that really make you think about what has worked, and not worked, in the journey that has gotten you where you are.
I have to say, that in answering Barry’s very thoughtful questions, I was forced to crystallize my own thinking and I actually learned a lot about what had worked, and not worked, in my own professional life. I can give no higher compliment. I also immediately became an ‘Industry Standard’ addict. Well done, Barry! Keep up the intriguingly good work.”
DR. PHIL (Host of The Dr. Phil Show)
