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"Hey, We’re Back" is an audio sketch show that some people might call a "podcast". Created by Award-Winning Comedian Jonathan Katz (Dr. Katz), it features such celebrated comedians as Sarah Silverman, Garry Shandling, Robin Williams and so many more. More info at JonathanKatz.com
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2Unbeknownst to me, over an hour of Garry Shandling's unique voice was living on my computer. Featuring: Garry Shandling, Laura Silverman Music by: Mike Shapiro, Billy Novick, and Guy Van Duser Editing and Mastering: Bryce Kanzer Producer: Dana Friedman
It’s almost like a family reunion, but we’re not related. This is a great episode for Peeping Toms, and is dedicated to Dr. Katz/ Bob’s Burgers voyeurs. Featuring: Jon Benjamin, Melissa Galsky, Eugene Mirman, and co-host Laura Silverman Music by: Mike Shapiro, Billy Novick, and Guy Van Duser Editing and Mastering: Bryce Kanzer Producer: Dana Friedman
I've known Susie Essman and Joy Behar since I started doing comedy almost 6400 years ago. Laura I join them for some candid conversation. We also have a session with my therapist Dr. Wendy Liebman who makes mental health hep again. Featuring: Laura Silverman, Wendy Liebman, Joy Behar, Susie Essman Music by: Mike Shapiro, Billy Novick, and Guy Van Duser Editing and Mastering: Bryce Kanzer Producer: Dana Friedman
My special guest for Episode 67 is Kevin Nealon. Not only is Kevin a brilliant comedian, he's also a funny guy. This episode begins with me in therapy with Dr. Wendy Liebman. The episode succeeds because of the presence of my Co-Host Laura Jane Silverman, a mischievous force in the world of comedy, Featuring: Wendy Liebman, Laura Silverman, Kevin Nealon Music by: Mike Shapiro, Billy Novick, and Guy Van Duser Editing and Mastering: Bryce Kanzer Producer: Dana Friedman
This is a ridiculous episode! Luckily Laura Silverman (who has been my co-host for more than twenty years) is there to explain to Andy Kindler that a lot of what I'm saying are jokes. And once again, she reminds me of what a superb actress she is. Also, I've gone to the technology edge of Abbreviated Therapy. Featuring: Wendy Liebman, Laura Silverman, and Andy Kindler Music by: Mike Shapiro, Billy Novick, and Guy Van Duser Editing and Mastering: Bryce Kanzer Producer: Dana Friedman
First as a therapist, and now as a patient. Featuring: Wendy Liebman, Subhah Agarwal Music by: Mike Shapiro, Billy Novick, and Guy Van Duser Editing and Mastering: Bryce Kanzer Producer: Dana Friedman
This is an episode artfully curated by Dana Friedman from my vast audio library. Featuring: Jonathan Wilson, Lewis Black, Maggie Surovell, Tom Snyder, Laura Silverman, Andy Kindler, Sarah Silverman, Sidney Katz, Dana Gould, Eugene Mirman, and Susie Essman. Music by: The Coasters, Tom Snyder, Mike Shapiro, Billy Novick, and Guy Van Duser, with Steve Loeb, Tommy T-Bone Wolk, and Ross Levison on fiddle. Special Thanks to Colleen McGarr at Moontower Comedy Festival, and Bruce Smith at ...
Comedian/Writer Lew Schneider and friends invite me to participate in one of the most difficult decisions comedian Amy Miller will ever have to make. Featuring: Mingo Reynolds, Lew Schneider, Amy Miller, Special Thanks to: Kelly Writers House at the University of Pennsylvania Editing and Mastering: Bryce Kanzer Produced by: Dana Friedman
Music was my first love, if you don’t count Susan Feinbloom Featuring: Kathy Griffin, Frank Morgan, Davina, Dean Olsher, David Cross, Bob Odenkirk, Erica Rhodes, Paula Poundstone Recording by Jesse Novak, Jennifer Crowe, Tom Snyder Music by: Frank Morgan, Macy Gray, Randy Newman, Jerry Lieber, Mike Stoller, James Taylor, T-Bone Wolk, Mike Shapiro, Billy Novick, Guy Van Duser Special Thanks to Amanda Aranchyk, WNYC, Lisa Geduldig, Opticians Felix, Mike, Tom, and Julia, Park Avenue S...
Bill Braudis, Brian Kiley, and the right number with Wendy Liebman Music by Mike Shapiro, Billy Novick, and Guy Van Duser (with Ross Levinson) Mastering and Editing: Bryce Kanzer Producer: Dana Friedman
This episode was curated from the Hey We're Back archives by our producer Dana Friedman. It's some of my favorite work! Featuring: Wendy Liebman, David Paymer, Lisa Mendy, Lauren Dombrowski, Melissa Galsky, Myla Pitt, Mary Katherine Tucker, Ron Lynch, Katie Covett, Laura Silverman, Tom Snyder, Dom Irrera, and Bob Saget. Music by: Mike Shapiro, Billy Novick, and Guy Van Duser. Additional Music by: Katz and Jammers Special Thanks to Leo Sayer, Colleen McGarr at Moontower Comedy Fe...
Every once in a while somebody reminds me of why I'm in the comedy business. This happened with Randy and Jason Sklar. Featuring Randy Sklar, Jason Sklar Music by Mike Shapiro, Billy Novick, and Guy Van Duser Mastering and Editing: Bryce Kanzer, Producer: Dana Friedman
A long overdue reunion fraught with comedy, sincerity and mutual respect. Featuring Judy Gold Music by Mike Shapiro, Billy Novick, and Guy Van Duser Mastering and Editing: Bryce Kanzer, Producer: Dana Friedman
We start off the episode with a Hey We're Back classic: "Holding For Miss Kiley". B.J. Novak shares an amazing high-school stunt, Marc Maron appears on Dr. Katz Live, in Austin, and I swap stories with Gianmarco Soresi. Featuring: Jane Brucker, Marc Maron, B.J. Novak, Jesse Novak, and Gianmarco Soresi Special Thanks to Colleen McGarr at Moontower Comedy Festival, and Bruce Smith at OmniPop Music by Mike Shapiro, Billy Novick, and Guy Van Duser (with Ross Levinson) Mastering and Editing: ...
Before comedy I had a series of odd jobs. Some of them bordered on illegal. None of them bordered on profitable. Joining me today are Tom Snyder, Tom Leopold, Morgan Murphy, Erica Rhodes, Laura Silverman, H.Jon Benjamin and special guest Maria Bamford. Editor: "Toll Booth On The Block", "Venison-Only Restaurant", and "Death Row Diet": Tom Snyder Special Thanks to Colleen McGarr at Moontower Comedy Festival, and Bruce Smith at OmniPop Music by Mike Shapiro, Billy Novick, and Guy Va...
A heart-racing game show played by special guests: Erica Rhodes, Louis CK, and Newton, Massachusetts. Featuring: Jonathan Wilson, Wren Ross, Louis CK, Erica Rhodes. Game show music composed and performed by Bryce Kanzer Music by: Mike Shapiro, Billy Novick, and Guy Van Duser Mastered and edited by: Bryce Kanzer Producer: Dana Friedman
Getting to interview Sarah Silverman was like talking to a more attractive version of myself—much more attractive. She would probably say the exact same thing about me. Featuring: Sarah Silverman, Garry Shandling , Andy Kindler, Kim Ernst, Kelly Knap, Myla Pitt, John S. Ramsey, Anna Tessler, Jenny Rem Walker Music by: Mike Shapiro, Billy Novick, and Guy Van Duser Melvin Butler (with The Frank Wilkins Band), Fiddle: Ross Levinson, Piano: Steve Loeb, Bass: Tommy T-Bone Wolk...
In this episode we are introduced to the superb comedy of Jon Dore, and the musical talent of the late Robin Williams. I call this episode "New Haven, The Birthplace of Valerie Velardi", who is my good friend and my connection to Robin Williams. And, if I can find her, you get to meet Harriet Macledermy. Produced by: Dana Friedman Mastered by Bryce Kanzer Music by: Mike Shapiro, Billy Novick, and Guy Van Duser
In this episode you hear me pitching movie ideas to a Hollywood producer with mixed results, trying to place a personal ad with mixed results, and flirting with a telephone operator. It all happens so quickly you might want to listen twice. Featuring: H. Jon Benjamin Produced by: Dana Friedman Edited by Jonathan Katz Mastered by Bryce Kanzer Music by: Mike Shapiro, Billy Novick, and Guy Van Duser
Featuring: Andy Kindler, Anna Tessler Music by: Mike Shapiro, Billy Novick, and Guy Van Duser Produced by: Katie Shannon
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