A weekly journey into the world of bookers, producers, decision-makers, and talent about the art of saying yes and no. Plus: other stuff! Hosted by Jamie Flam, Artistic Director of The Hollywood Improv.
58 Available Episodes (58 Total)Average duration: 00:51:37
Dec 14, 2017
Postcard From Dynasty Typewriter
00:02:21
Happy Holidays from Jamie Flam and Gatekeeper!
Nov 02, 2017
Postcard From The Hayworth (A Huge Announcement)
00:25:53
A special announcement from Jamie Flam!
May 25, 2017
#47 Marianne Ways (Booker, Producer)
01:14:15
Marianne Ways (Booker, Night Train with Wyatt Cenac) and Jamie discuss about how she got her start, what it takes to set up a great show, and what makes a comedian stand out. Plus: Silly and weird!
May 18, 2017
#46 Roy Wood Jr (Stand up, Daily Show)
01:02:39
Roy Wood Jr. (Stand up, The Daily Show) and Jamie discuss how to navigate road rooms and coast clubs, the delicate balance between likability and arrogance, and the fallacy of TV credits. Plus: Pineapples & Chili!
May 11, 2017
#45 Paul Mecurio (The Late Show, Stand up)
01:11:26
In this recording from Central Park, Paul Mecurio (The Late Show, The Daily Show, Stand up) and Jamie take a look behind the scenes at Late Night with Stephen Colbert, Paul’s path from Wall Street to stand up, and what it takes to be good at audience warm-up. Plus: Knife fight!
May 04, 2017
#44 Barry Katz (Manager, Producer)
01:12:29
Barry Katz (Louis CK, Dave Chappelle, Tracy Morgan, Jay Mohr) and Jamie discuss some of his favorite live comedy experiences, the ebbs and flows of comedy club dominance, and what it takes to be an absolute killer on stage. Plus: Flamtasia!
Apr 27, 2017
Postcard From Jamie's Couch
00:09:06
Jamie is on his way to New York, tune in next week to hear his conversation with Barry Katz!
Rachel Reynolds (Producer, Morning Becomes Eclectic, KCRW) and Jamie discuss the art of asking for what you want, how to keep sane when things get crazy, and all the cool perks of booking and producing a tastemaking radio program. Plus: Griffith Park!
Apr 13, 2017
#42 Baratunde Thurston (The Daily Show)
01:10:31
Baratunde Thurston (Futurist comedian, writer, cultural critic) and Jamie discuss embracing your creativity, how to create your own job description, and the exciting direction of art and technology. Plus: The Danger Zone!
Apr 06, 2017
Postcard From Jamie's Comedy Sabbatical
00:03:57
You don't need to listen to this episode. Season 2 starts next week.