Standup Snobs (with Jay Berg and Colton Drake)

The fellas take a swipe at the comedy icon and billionaire's new Netflix special.  Did Crown Royal earn its name? (0:15)  Mom's Menu delivered, but the segment ends with a "sad boom" (1:40).  When not to shop for groceries (8:00).  Episode intro (17:10).  We welcome Bulgaria to SUS Nation (19:20).  Kevin Hart's trailer (21:50).  Overall impressions (24:05).  Analyzing Hart's audience (26:55).  Colton with a bit of slander (31:30).  Hart's impressive production value and stage intro (34:50).  Kevin sets the bar for Year 2 of Colton Drake: Fashionisto (37:10).  Stuff that we were annoyed by (40:30).  A missed opportunity (46:45).  Clips worth talking about (52:05).  How Hart gives back to comedy (1:02:00).  Good hang?/Would it work at open mic?/Better name for the special?/Top 5?/What would you emulate? (1:03:30).  "Why I'm a Better Comic Than..." Kevin Hart (1:06:20).  Who we're listening to (@charleshalljrcomedy) (1:09:20).  Upcoming shows (1:10:25) Next Week - Luis J. Gomez - "You're Making It Worse" (1:12:25).   If you'd like to help us out, please like, rate, review, subscribe, follow, and tell your friends!  Enjoy!  Thank you for listening. IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com  

The fellas take a crack at everybody's favorite high-energy Italian's sixth hour-long special.  Jay is absolutely awful at impressions (0:15).  The Snobs had a great show entertaining birthday girls and bikers last week (6:45).  The awkwardness of addressing loud audience members (10:45).  Weird comedy rooms (16:15).  Colton Drake: Fashionisto breaks down Maniscalco's "Leatherman's Jacket" look (28:00).  Hulu's visuals continue to impress (36:15).  Overall impressions/What we liked (42:15).  Favorite jokes (47:50).  What we didn't like (1:01:40).  Better name/Good hang/Top 5? (1:04:00).  Chat GPT's scathing review (1:08:30).  "Why I'm a Better Comic Than"...Sebastian Maniscalco (1:11:00).  Welcome to the SUS Squad, Vermont/Listener mail (1:13:50).  This week's "Comics You Should Follow" are (@gustate; @deddyfatstacks) (1:16:00).  We get mad at robots (1:17:00).  Upcoming gigs (1:21:45).  Next week: Luis J. Gomez - "You're Making it Worse" (1:22:55).   If you'd like to help us out, please like, rate, review, subscribe, follow, and tell your friends!  Enjoy!  Thank you for listening. IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com

The boys analyze the Cholo Fit webseries creator's Hulu special in this episode.  What makes good/bad storytelling? (0:20)  Do you look at people when you drive? (12:10)  Jay would be a horrible eyewitness (15:55).  First responder dogs and a Dalmatian fun fact (19:10).  Jay watches garbage television when he's depressed, and Colton says mean things about it (22:35).  We reached a listener milestone (38:00).  Frankie's bio (40:00).  Overall impressions, including what we liked and didn't like (41:45).  Our favorite jokes (52:45).  A clean and simple look gets judged by Colton Drake: Fashionisto (59:40).  Colton spots a "Prince Albert" in the wild (1:03:30).  Other comments on the special (1:10:30).  ChatGPT is mean to Frankie (1:20:40).  Good hang/Would it work at open mic/Better name for the special/Does it make your Top 5? (1:22:15).  "Why I'm a Better Comic Than..." Frankie Quiñones (1:24:20).  Who we're following (@demetriusfields ; @kevinisopropanol) (1:25:25).  Upcoming shows (1:27:00).  Next Week: Sebastian Maniscalco - "It Ain't Right"(1:29:00).   If you'd like to help us out, please like, rate, review, subscribe, follow, and tell your friends!  Enjoy!  Thank you for listening. IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com

We take on the titular character of the new Netflix sitcom Leanne and her second Netflix special!  We start with some quick thoughts on clean comedy (0:15).  We predict what Mrs. Morgan's like when she's mad? (3:40)  We had fun shows last week (8:10).  Colton fixes daylight saving time (9:40).  William Montgomery's rough TikTok moment (14:30).  We hate everything (20:45).  The mystery science of getting your "wind knocked out" (27:45)?  New listeners in Delaware, Chile, and the Yukon Territory (40:10).  Leanne Morgan's short bio (42:50).  Overall impressions (49:25).  Favorite jokes (52:45).  How does Leanne's Golden Trench Coat rate in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (1:02:35).  Leanne's perfect, authentic "voice" (1:10:15).  "Why I'm a Better Comic Than..." Leanne Morgan (1:19:50).  Who we're following (@alex.kumin; @kellenerskinecomic) (1:21:30).  Upcoming shows (1:23:45).  Next Week: Frankie Quinones - "Damn That's Crazy" (1:26:05).   If you'd like to help us out, please like, rate, review, subscribe, follow, and tell your friends!  Enjoy!  Thank you for listening. IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com

We cap off our first year by handing out awards for best/worst dressed, best/worst specials we reviewed, and our predictions for the coming year.  Celebrating our first year (0:20) What we enjoyed about the podcast (3:14) Jay is destroying things all over the place (5:00) Our favorite live performances we saw this year (10:40) Fashionisto review (13:10) Bottom five worst ‘fits (15:40) Best dressed according to Colton (23:15) Our least favorite specials of the year. (28:30) The "SUS Squad" picks their favorite specials this year (42:00) Our “Tight Five” Best Specials of the Year (44:30). How our picks surprised each other (1:05:00) Who would you like to see put out a special next year? (1:54:30) Is Austin comedy dead? (2:01:00) Will comedy improve next year (2:03:05) Is crowd work getting more or less popular? (2:12:15) Colton’s rap/comedy prediction (2:20:15) Why are there no mass shootings at comedy shows? (2:38:30) What did you learn? (2:45:35).  Next Week – Leanne Morgan – “Unspeakable Things” (2:54:55). From the bottom of our hearts, thanks for listening!   If you'd like to help us out, please like, rate, review, subscribe, follow, and tell your friends!  Enjoy!  See you for year 2!   IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com

Colton and Jay review Michelle Wolf's newest Netflix special on this week's episode.  Getting the gift of jokes from unfunny people (0:15).  Talking Halloween (5:10).  A seasonal treat in Mom's Menu (9:10).  YouTube feedback is hurtful (10:30).  Ms. Wolf's bio (15:10).  Good hang? (18:35).  Thought on improv (21:55).  Overall impressions (29:05).  Favorite jokes (35:10).  Did Jay invent a slang term (42:55).  A rare score for Michelle in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (43:30).  Picking nits (53:10).  ChatGPT Review/Would it work at open mic? (53:40).  Callbacks and perspective (56:00).  We have suggestions for alternative names for the special (57:20).  Does it make your top 5? (59:00).  What will you emulate? (59:15)  "Why I'm Better Than..." Michelle Wolf (1:03:10).  Comics You Should Follow (@thunderdavis ; @seanald_mcdoneld) (1:05:55).  Upcoming gigs (1:07:05).  Next Week - Year End Special (1:09:00).     If you'd like to help us out, please like, rate, review, subscribe, follow, and tell your friends!  Enjoy!  Thank you for listening. IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com

The SUS Boys take a dive into the first Netflix special of the co-host of Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast.  Colton experienced Spokane Halloween Expo, including "sliders" and one exhibit getting the "gas station porn magazine" treatment (0:15). Jay's trip to Nashville yielded multiple disastrous results (12:30).  Meet Matt McCusker (19:45).  Overall Impressions and a discussion of Netflix comedy budgeting (22:55).  A simple look gets big emotion in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (26:55).  Our favorite jokes (33:00).  Similarities between McCusker and his podcast partner (43:50).  Better name/Top 5? (51:30).  "Why I'm Better Than..." Matt McCusker (51:30).  "Comics You Should Follow" (@mattrosscomic; @bretraybould) (54:40).  A big welcome to our new listeners in West Virginia (55:30).  Upcoming Shows (56:05).  Next Week: Michelle Wolf - "The Well".     If you'd like to help us out, please like, rate, review, subscribe, follow, and tell your friends!  Enjoy!  Thank you for listening. IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com

Jay’s stadium tour took him to “Music City” this week, so we dust off a SUS Classic episode with our friend and fantastic comedian Harry J. Riley. Why does this special resonate with Harry? (1:40) Social commentary in 2000s comedy (9:00). How to make social commentary funny (14:30). Favorite jokes (16:45). The parallels between standup comedy and horror (27:45). The unfinished joke (32:30). Ghost stories and faith (40:00). Harry believes “The Rule of Three” is specific to Judeo-Christian societies (47:30). Rock’s 1999 black leather ‘fit gets a review from Colton Drake: Fashionisto (51:30). Did Chris Rock invent the mic drop (55:10). Harry admits he’s a joke thief (58:35). Next Week: Matt McCusker - "A Humble Offering". If you'd like to help us out, please like, rate, review, subscribe, follow, and tell your friends!  Enjoy!  Thank you for listening. IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com

We take a look at our shortest special on record, the Aussie's 23-minute YouTube offering.  We provide a terrible history lesson about The Renaissance (0:30).  Helldivers 2 update (13:10).  Mom's Menu: chicken and curried rice (16:00).  James McCann's bio (17:30).  Colton's future plans as a best-selling author (20:00).  Overall impressions (25:15).  "Disheveled Chic" scores surprisingly high in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (29:15).  TikTok shopping (34:20).  Favorite jokes and a conversation about joke structure (42:30).  Work at open mic/good hang/better name? (59:00).  Stuff we didn't like (1:00:55).  "Why I'm Better Than..." James McCann (1:03:00).  Listener mail (1:05:00).  "Comics You Should Follow" (@iamrafewilliams ; @reeezy) (1:07:30).  Upcoming Shows (1:09:20).  Next Week: Standup Snobs Classic "Chris Rock: Bigger and Blacker".   If you'd like to help us out, please like, rate, review, subscribe, follow, and tell your friends!  Enjoy!  Thank you for listening. IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com

We take to HBO Max to critique the Human Resources writer's first hour while Colton drinks four Rockstars (0:15).  "This Week in Plumbing"...and in convenient store shopping (1:55).  Jay has a crush on the Maverick Lady (9:00).  We lambaste Caleb's music choice (15:10).  Mr. Hearon' bio and accolades (18:30).  A modest 'fit in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (19:55).  Overall impressions (22:00).  Some stuff that missed (25:00).  Favorite jokes/stuff we like (32:00).  More thoughts (41:00).  ChatGPT Review/Would it work at open mic?/Better name for the special?/Top 5?/Bottom 5? (46:30).  "Why I'm Better Than..." Caleb Hearon (52:10).  Listener mail (56:00).  Colton broke his tooth eating pizza (57:20).  Riyadh Comedy Festival thoughts (58:45).  Mom's nonexistent menu (1:11:20).  New listeners in 26 countries last week !!!! (1:12:15).  "Comics You Should Follow" (@noahgcomedy ; @phillipkopczynski) (1:13:45).  Upcoming shows (1:14:30).   If you'd like to help us out, please like, rate, review, subscribe, follow, and tell your friends!  Enjoy!  Thank you for listening. IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com

The Bad Friends co-host, actor, and comedian's first Hulu special (#3 total) is the subject of today's action-packed episode.  Colton and Jay have a music debate (0:20).  Bev's birthday weekend (8:00).  The SUS Chinese Tripod Giveaway!! (9:45).  Rapture talk (10:15).  Would you clone yourself? (17:00)  Cake talk (19:55).  Welcome, Wyoming (25:00).  Santino's bio (27:40).  Overall impressions/stuff we noticed (30:00).  Ending a special (38:50).  Colton Drake: Fashionisto reminds you never to give away your secrets, man! (40:30). Other stuff we liked/favorite clips (48:00).  What we'd emulate?/Work at an open mic?/Good hang?/Top 5? (59:00).  "Why I'm Better Than..." Andrew Santino (1:03:00).  Comics You Should Follow (@jorgeisthinking ; @nicoleaimee) (1:07:10).  Upcoming Shows (1:!2:00).  Colton doesn't beg for followers, he chooses them (1:14:15).  Next Week: Caleb Hearon - "Model Comedian" (1:19:25).   If you'd like to help us out, please like, rate, review, subscribe, follow, and tell your friends!  Enjoy!  Thank you for listening. IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com

The Snobs take aim at the debut Netflix special of the "Bein' Ian with Jordan" podcast host this week.  Last week, Colton played a lot of Helldivers 2 (1:10).  Pee traps and conspiracies in "This Week in Plumbing" (3:30).  Colton's golf story (8:00).  Jensen's bio (16:05).  Overall impressions (18:50).  Jordan's choker takes center stage in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (24:35).  Favorite jokes (33:10).  Things we didn't like (46:55).  A cliché-heavy Chat GPT review (51:55).  Good hang?/Would it work at open mic?/What would you emulate? (54:30).  "Why I'm Better Than..." Jordan Jensen (59:00).  Listener mail (1:02:20).  We hit a follower milestone (1:08:20).  "Comics You Should Follow" (@aidsman109 ; @calvinevanscomedy) (1:09:15).  Upcoming shows (1:10:10).  Next Week: Andrew Santino - "White Noise" (1:12:30).   If you'd like to help us out, please like, rate, review, subscribe, follow, and tell your friends!  Enjoy!  Thank you for listening. IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com

We welcome The Tarp Report podcast co-host, 2021 Seattle Comedy Competition Runner-Up, and all-around nice guy Sam Miller to the basement to talk about his 2023 special.  Sam thought Jay would live in more "lawyerly" digs (1:00).  Find out how COVID delayed the release of this special...it's kind of obvious, but still (4:30).  Sam's take on political jokes (12:00).  Our favorite jokes from the special (19:15).  Did Miller's old man shoot his dog? (24:00)  The story of the infamous "loud laugher" who was at the taping (27:00).  How Sam got expelled from jail (30:00).  How does he edit jokes? (36:30)  Why you notice opportunities lost more than shots you are afforded (40:00).  The time Miller bombed in front of his Mom and Gary Gulman (44:30).  What we liked and didn't about the special (49:30).  "Comics You Should Follow" (@lynettelaughs; @blakefreemancomedy; @nunnigram) (53:30).  Next Week: Jordan Jensen - "Take Me With You" (Netflix).   If you'd like to help us out, please like, rate, review, subscribe, follow, and tell your friends!  Enjoy!  Thank you for listening. IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com

The Snobs took a break for Labor Day Weekend.  However, they had an episode at the ready.  Jon Hodge joins the boys to discuss the legendary Hilarious special, which helped inspire him to become a comedian.  Introducing Hodge (2:10).  Does Jon rehearse his bits? (8:55)  Hodge's favorite original jokes (15:00).  We ask how Jon was inspired by this special? (21:00).  Louis's bio and the history of Hilarious (23:45).  Our favorite jokes from the special (32:45).  Train travel (55:00).  What we will try to emulate about Louis? (59:30)  "Why I'm a Better Comic Than..." Louis CK (1:05:05).  Comics You Should Follow (@richvosthelegend; @hotfemalecomedian; @jakevcomedy) (1:06:00).     If you'd like to help us out, please like, rate, review, subscribe, follow, and tell your friends!  Enjoy!  Thank you for listening. IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com  

The cool, calm, and collected 28-year old's second special is the subject of discussion in this episode.  No new listener areas this week (0:25).  Old, fat, white guys know their Mexican cuisine (2:50).  Mom's menu: Shrimp Scampi (4:30).  The boys try to solve a poop mystery in "This Week in Plumbing" (6:55).  Introducing Ralph Barbosa (15:55).  Does Barbosa get a perfect score in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (21:00).  Our favorite jokes (25:30).  Overall impressions (30:00).  Stuff we didn't love (35:00).  Mean ChatGPT review (39:40).  Good Hang/Better Name for the Special (44:25).  "Why I'm Better Than..." Ralph Barbosa (48:00).  Mean YouTube comments (51:10).  Listener Mail (56:00).  IG Follower update (1:00:00).  Comics You Should Follow (@rayharringtoncomedy; @trejlamb) (1:00:30).  Upcoming shows (1:02:30).  Next week: Finlay Christie - "Aura Farmer" If you'd like to help us out, please like, rate, review, subscribe, follow, and tell your friends!  Enjoy!  Thank you for listening. IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com  

Ten specials in, the Aussie has to deal with our critique of his newest Netflix special.  Jay Berg gets super arrogant talking about last week (0:20).  Mom's Menu - Weekend Edition was fantastic (11:20).  No new listener regions this week, but Wyoming takes some strays (12:45).  Introducing Jim Jefferies' - not his real name - bio (17:15).  Overall impressions (19:30).  How does Jim's no frills, comedy basic look rate in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (22:55).  How does Jefferies get away with his dark humor? (31:45).  A triple-play of favorite jokes (36:50).  Berg has a better name for the special/Good hang?/Would it work at an open mic? (52:30).  What the snobs want to emulate from Jim (55:40).  The robot review gets mean in Chat GPT review (59:30).  "Why I'm Better Than..." Jim Jefferies (1:01:55).  A familiar face chimes in for listener mail (1:05:25).  Colton drops a deuce on a plane (1:08:40).  IG Follower Count Update (1:13:40).  Who we're following (@derrick_yells ; @tyrik.woods) (1:14:30).  Upcoming shows (1:16.20).  Next Week: Ralph Barbosa - "Planet Bosa" (1:18:50).   If you'd like to help us out, please like, rate, review, subscribe, follow, and tell your friends!  Enjoy!  Thank you for listening. IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com  

The boys critique the grizzled comedy veteran and ground-breaking podcast host's newest HBO special.  What's the limit on IG name characters (1:00)?  Casino talk (2:00).  Momma Jan has projects (7:30).  Colton's impossible XBox GamerTag (11:00).  Introducing Marc Maron (16:05).  Overall impressions (18:05).  What we liked (19:50).  Jeans on jeans earns a suprising number of P-Alb's in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (23:45).  Favorite jokes (30:35).  ChatGPT rips Maron apart (39:00).  "Why I'm Better Than..." Marc Maron (41:25).  Cheryl T's listener mail is a gem (44:25).  IG Follower Update (47:45).  Comics You Should Follow (@rachelaflleje ; @thisissimonking). (49:00).  Upcoming shows (50:45).  Next Week: Jim Jefferies - "Two Limb Policy" (52:35).   If you'd like to help us out, please like, rate, review, subscribe, follow, and tell your friends!  Enjoy!  Thank you for listening. IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com  

Are we having a good time?  The Snobs take on everybody's favorite everyman and his second Netflix hour.  Last week (0:30).  New Zealand joins the SUS party (7:50).  Introducing Dusty Slay (9:40).  What makes a "working man"? (11:50)  Things we didn't like (14:50).  Colton weighs in on whether Slay is a "truck guy" in Fashionisto (19:35).  Overall impressions (27:35).  Dusty has a warchest of "Bomb Savers" (30:20).  Colton likes the structure (35:10).  Favorite jokes (40:20).  Better name for a special?/Good Hang?/Would this work at an open mic?/What would you emulate? (44:45).  Chat GPT hates Dusty Slay (52:45).  "Why I'm Better Than..." Dusty Slay (55:50).  This Week In Plumbing (58:20).  Listener mail (58:45).  IG Follower update (1:00:00).  Comics You Should Follow (@ryan__mccomb; @benbarkas2; @ishcomedian) (1:00:40).  Upcoming shows (1:01:50).  Next Week: Marc Maron - Panicked (1:03:45).     If you'd like to help us out, please like, rate, review, subscribe, follow, and tell your friends!  Enjoy!  Thank you for listening. IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com

Darkness and negativity abound in the long-time comic, podcaster, and writer's newest YouTube offering.  Last week, Jay overstayed his welcome in Post Falls (0:30).  Momma Jan drops off some chicken wings in Mom's Menu (2:00).  We welcome new listeners in three countries and The Big Sky State (6:05).  A brief introduction to Joe DeRosa (19:10).  The boys discuss the interesting visual techniques used in this special (28:15).  A pants-free consideration of Joe's look in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (32:30).  How does DeRosa get away with the extreme darkness he exhibits on stage? (38:00)  Our favorite jokes (41:45).  What we're stealing/Is he a good hang/Would this work at open mic? (52:00)  Chat GPT review (56:40).  "Why I'm Better Than..." Joe DeRosa (1:00:30).  Listener mail (1:05:55).  This Week In Plumbing (1:08:00).  IG follower count update (1:11:20).  Comics You Should Follow (@fintaylorcomedy; @cantguardmyke) (1:12:40).  Upcoming Shows (1:14:30).  Next Week: Dusty Slay - "Wet Heat".      If you'd like to help us out, please like, rate, review, subscribe, follow, and tell your friends!  Enjoy!  Thank you for listening. IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com

In our first ever LIVE podcast, we welcome the Inlander's 2025 Best Comic in Spokane to interview him about his debut YouTube special on the night of its premiere (0:15).  How did you get into comedy? (2:00)  Colton rates Anthony's look in Fashionisto (5:15).  We rate the editing/camera work provided by Spokane-local comics (10:30).  Anthony talks about community support (13:00).  Is there anything you wish you could change about the special? (16:00)  The Musket Joke (19:20).  Are you done telling the jokes that appear on the special? (25:20)  Audience Q and A (32:10).  Singleton talks about his comedy inspirations (45:10).   If you'd like to help us out, please like, rate, review, subscribe, follow, and tell your friends!  Enjoy!  Thank you for listening. IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com