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Live from the Hollywood Improv, veteran bartender Eddie Berke shares stories from his 40+ years at the legendary comedy club and talks with the biggest names in comedy.
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The hilarious Paul Provenza joins Eddie to chat about growing up in New York, Bronx High School of Science, and his prolific acting career. Paul is a stand-up comic, actor, director and producer. He has appeared on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, Northern Exposure, and directed The Aristocrats, a fantastic documentary about a dirty joke.
The great John Byner joins Eddie to talk about his incredible career and his new book, Five Minutes, MR. BYNER. John Byner was a regular on The Ed Sullivan Show, The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, and can be seen in the Amazon Original series LORE, to name just a few.
Improv favorite Taylor Williamson chats it up with Eddie about the current lockdown, America's Got Talent, and when he was too young to sit at the Improv bar. Taylor has been seen on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, and was runner-up on season 8 of America's Got Talent.
The wonderful Aida Rodriguez joins Eddie to talk about her chaotic childhood, stand-up philosophy, and her love for Eddie. Aida has been seen on The Young Turks, Last Comic Standing and Tiffany Haddish Presents: They Ready
The wonderful Michael Colyar joins Eddie to talk about his legendary status on Venice Beach, Star Search, and philanthropy. Michael has been seen on Martin, House Party, and Blackish to name a few.
The wonderful and hilarious Brad Williams joins Eddie to talk about his first time onstage, being a father, and how his dad prepared him for life.
The prolific Jay Mohr joins Eddie via Zoom to talk about life, wrestling, Last Comic Standing and more. A world-class comedian and actor, Jay has appeared in Jerry Maguire, Suicide Kings, Gary Unmarried, and the stellar television show he created, Action. Jay also coaches wrestling and is a life coach.
Gwen Kenneally, Nancy Blair, Barbara Dowling-Torre and Loretta Rains join Eddie over Zoom to discuss the debauchery that was the 1980's at the Hollywood Improv.
Eddie and Mike talk over the internet about former employee success stories, then veer off track with music and race talk.
The great Alonzo Bodden joins Eddie via Zoom to talk about starting as an airplane mechanic, his love of cars and motorcycles, and winning Last Comic Standing. Alonzo has been seen on The Tonight Show, Conan O'Brien, The Joe Rogan Experience, and Scary Movie 4 to name a few.
The hilarious Gene Pompa joins Eddie via Zoom to talk about his comedy influences, his first time on stage at both the Improv and Comedy Store, and how when Eddie doesn't discount his drinks, he steals candles. Gene has been seen on Conan O'Brien, In Living Color, and Comedy Central.
The wonderful John Pate joins Eddie over Zoom to talk about his history performing at the Improv, working with Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld and the legendary Red Skelton.
Improv royalty, and founding partner Silver Friedman joins Eddie via Zoom to chat about opening the original Improv in New York, her theater career, and just how did the Improv get it's name?
Barry Minefield aka "Hollywood's Singing Chef" ran the kitchen at the Hollywood Improv during it's heyday. Barry furthered his singing career after appearing on season 8 of The Voice. Barry's endearing personality and talent make him one of Eddie's favorites. https://www.barryminniefieldofficial.com
The wonderful and hilarious Julie Rao joins Eddie over the internet for his first quarantine talk to reminisce about the heyday of the Improv. Julie's book, I'm Not Chelsea, I'm Everett is about her experiences and stories during the 80's, many of which took place at the Hollywood Improv!
Eddie checks in with Mike to talk about how the show will proceed for the foreseeable future.
The hilarious Steve Byrne joins Eddie on-stage at the Hollywood Improv to talk his New York stand-up start, directing, and why they're not recording at the bar thanks to Bert Kreischer.
The great Adam Ferrara stops by Eddie's bar to chat about their friendship, his stand-up, and undying love for his dad. Adam has been seen in Rescue Me, Top Gear US, and co-starred in the showtime hit Nurse Jackie
The wonderful Zoe Friedman swings by the bar that her dad built to chat with Eddie about what she wanted for her birthday as a child, booking the Late Show with David Letterman, and her non-profit Comedy Gives Back.
The wonderful Jill-Michele Meleán stops by Eddie's bar to talk about her start as Jennifer Lopez's body-double, the first time she performed at the Improv, and auditioning for MADtv. Jilly has been seen on Reno 911, MADtv, and the Clint Eastwood directed Richard Jewell to name a few.
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