“ After decades of working with the biggest names in the business, Barry brings an insider's perspective, with the genuine enthusiasm of a fan.
His observations are intelligent and insightful.
If you want an education on the entertainment industry, skip USC.
Instead, get drunk and listen to Barry. ”
STEVEN LEVITAN
9x Emmy Winner Creator, Executive Producer, Modern Family
Inside the Bold Moves Behind Hollywood’s Biggest Success Stories
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 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 with millions of listeners, Katz premieres a new episode every week that provides the blueprint for the audience to take their careers to the next level, while showcasing each guest’s extraordinary journey from humble beginnings to the highest levels in their field. Recorded primarily in Los Angeles, the show has been invited to the world famous Montreal JUST FOR LAUGHS and NEW YORK COMEDY Festivals six times.
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, Judd Apatow, Warren Littlefield, Brad Williams, Doug Herzog, Ronny Chieng, Patty Jenkins, Kevin Smith, David Hill, Steve Levitan, Tom Werner, Tiffany Haddish, Ted Sarandos, Dr. Phil, Jeanie Buss, David Copperfield, Gary Gulman, Chris Albrecht, Kevin Reilly, Howie Mandel, Dionne Warwick, Bill Burr, Dennis Rodman, Jim Jefferies, Russel Peters, Patricia Heaton, Jay Mohr, Kenya Barris, Caitlyn Jenner… and the late Larry King, Louie Anderson, Garry Marshall, and Norman Lear.
From top to bottom: Norman Lear, Kevin Hart, Bill Burr, Dr. Phil, Bobby Lee, and Jay Mohr.
