Creators of Comedy (Archives)

In this episode, Justin, Travis, and Griffin McElroy join Andrew Steven to talk about how they turned their podcast, "My Brother, My Brother and Me" into a TV show. Plus they give all sorts of great advice that you should definitely follow no matter what. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/creators-of-comedy/support

Ryan Gaul and Drew Tarver join Andrew to talk about candy, their comedy upbringing, and Bajillion Dollar Propertie$. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/creators-of-comedy/support

Ian Harvie is more than a comedian, an actor, or a writer... he’s someone who attempts to find value and meaning in everything. And it’s this characteristic that’s a driving force in all that he does. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/creators-of-comedy/support

From support groups to road trips, Nick Thune fills us in on everything that went in to making his new stand up special, "Good Guy." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/creators-of-comedy/support

Andy Richter and the cast of "Andy Richter's Home For The Holidays" share their holiday traditions and go behind the scenes while making their holiday special. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/creators-of-comedy/support

Jessica McKenna and Andrew have something in common, they both grew up in Richard Nixon’s hometown of Yorba Linda, CA. This is where their stories diverge. Jessica went on to form the musical sketch duo, The Zach and The Jess with Zach Reino, starred on FOX’s “Party Over Here” alongside Nicole Byer and Alison Rich, and performs regularly on Eliza Skinner’s comedy rap battle show, “Turnt Up!” ... meanwhile, Andrew hosts a podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/creators-of-comedy/support

Comedian Brooks Wheelan chronicles his journey from biomedical engineering to stand up to Saturday Night Live... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/creators-of-comedy/support

What goes in to being a live comedy gatekeeper? Hear from Beth Appel (UCB LA), Jamie Flam (Hollywood Improv), and Troy Conrad (Set List), together in one room talking about what goes in to booking a venue, producing a show, and more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/creators-of-comedy/support

Go behind the scenes with the cast and crew to learn how Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ came to be. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/creators-of-comedy/support

What influenced Michael Schur and Greg Daniels to create Parks and Recreation?  Be sure to check out:  How To Do Everything: Episode 27: Big Flags, TV Shows, and Screws Bullseye with Jesse Thorn: Live in L.A. with Dan Harmon and Rob Corddry  The West Wing Weekly   I’m Too Effing High  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/creators-of-comedy/support

Freestyle Love Supreme and The Mindy Project's Utkarsh Ambudkar gets introspective with Andrew about each of their journeys, upbringings, and more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/creators-of-comedy/support

Drew Defonzo Marks and James Mastraieni share some of their tips for crafting a sketch. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/creators-of-comedy/support

Tim Baltz (Bajillion Dollar Propertie$, Veep) shares his thoughts on Chicago, hard work, and comedy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/creators-of-comedy/support

The Pistol Shrimps (whose members include Aubrey Plaza, Molly Hawkey, Angela Trimmer, and more) are a group of actresses, musicians, writers, comedians, and moms who compete in the Los Angeles women's recreational basketball league. In 2015 a documentary film crew followed their season. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/creators-of-comedy/support

Recorded Live at The Hollywood Improv, we gathered some of our favorite comedians, improvisers, and performers... this is what happened. Featuring: John Roy, Liquid Feet, Outside Dog, Sam Jay, Sean Conroy, and Zach Sherwin, hosted by Andrew Steven. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/creators-of-comedy/support