Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Episode 100 - Lady to Lady Podcast

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On today's episode we are celebrating our 100th episode with special guest, Lady to Lady Podcast!

Brandie Posey, Tess Barker, and Barbara Gray

Brandie Posey, Barbara Gray, and Tess Barker from Lady to Lady joined us in the green room at the Nerdist Showroom at Meltdown to record this milestone episode. Barbara and Brandie have both been on the podcast before in individual episodes, but this was our first chance to get all the three of them on the show. One of these days we will have Tess on the show for her own episode as well.


As we kicked off the episode, I talked with Austin Grant, Jesse Knight, and Christopher James about some of their favorite memories as we reached 100 episode, and Christopher finally tells the infamous yogurt story!

Tim Drake, Austin Grant, Jesse Knight, and Christopher James after recording episodes

Once Lady to Lady joined us, we talked with them about their upcoming projects, filming videos for Comedy Central's Snapchat, McDonald's cocaine spoons, mouth yogurt, raising money for charity, stand up, failed sketches, and so much more!

Brandie Posey, Tim Drake, Barbara Gray, and Tess Barker following the episode

A huge Thank You to Barbara, Brandie, & Tess for taking the time to join us on this episode. If you have not listened to Lady to Lady, you must make their podcast part of your podcast playlist! Make sure to follow them on all of the links below, and don't miss their videos on Comedy Central's snapchats! Another special thanks to Caitlin Durante at the Nerdist Showroom for allowing us to record this episode in the green room.

Listen to Lady to Lady on iTunes!

Thank you to everybody who has continually listened to, and supported the show for the last few years. I couldn't have reached these first 100 episodes without you. Here's to the next 100! 

Enjoy the episode!  








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Saturday, March 25, 2017

Episode 99 - Caitlin Durante

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On today's episode, I have writer, comedian, and program director of the Nerdist Showroom, Caitlin Durante!

Caitlin Durante

I first met Caitlin a little over a year ago at the Nerdist Showroom after recording an episode of the podcast with Kyle Clark. Kyle told me that Caitlin would be a great guest on the podcast and for the last year I've wanted to have Caitlin on the show. While we were down in Los Angeles last month recording shows, I knew this would be the perfect time to have Caitlin on the show. Austin Grant, Jesse Knight, Christopher James and I sat down with Caitlin in the green room at the Nerdist Showroom to record this episode.

Caitlin performing on Rabbit Hole with Jay & Rory at Nerdmelt

Caitlin co-hosting Luck of the Draw at the Nerdmelt Showroom

On the episode we talked with Caitlin about making the move to Los Angeles, getting involved with Nerdist, working odd jobs, writing screenplays, her monthly stand up show "Luck of the Draw", her podcast "The Bechdel Cast", which focuses on how women are represented in film, great women comics, and so much more.

Listen to Caitlin's Podcast, 'The Bechdel Cast'

See Caitlin perform monthly on the 'Luck of the Draw' show at the Nerdmelt Showroom

A huge Thank You to Caitlin Durante for taking the time to join us on this episode of the podcast. It was great to get to know Caitlin better and learn more about her career as a writer and comedian. Make sure to follow Caitlin on the links below, and if you're in Los Angeles, stop by the Nerdist Showroom at Meltdown and catch Caitlin performing!

Tim and Caitlin after recording the episode

Thanks, Caitlin!

Enjoy the episode. 








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Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Episode 98 - Brooke Trantor

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On today's episode, I have actress, writer, and comedian, Brooke Trantor!

Brooke Trantor

I first connected with Brooke through Twitter about a year ago when we crossed paths through Second City connections. While we were in Los Angeles recording some shows I wanted to make sure that we had the chance to sit down with Brooke for an episode to learn more about her career. Austin Grant and Christopher James also join us on this episode of the podcast!

Brooke at the Los Angeles Premier for 'The Last Word'

We talked with Brooke about growing up in Illinois, making the move to Los Angles, studying Shakespeare in London, starting with Second City, Undateable, 'The Last Word', and so much more!

Brooke and the cast of 'Undateable' at Second City Hollywood

A huge Thank You to Brooke for taking the time to join us on this episode. She was so great to talk with and incredible understanding and flexible when we kept getting bumped from each space we had to record the episode. Luckily for us, Brooke stepped in and save the day! Make sure to follow her on all of the social media links below!

Brooke and Tim following the episode

Brooke Trantor, Austin Grant, Tim Drake, & Christopher James following the episode

Thanks, Brooke!

Enjoy the episode!




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Wednesday, March 15, 2017

HBO renews Pete Holmes show 'Crashing' for a second season

HBO has announced that Pete Holmes comedy, 'Crashing', executive produced by Judd Apatow, has been renewed for a second season! I've absolutely loved this show and I'm thrilled that Pete is getting a second season. Don't miss 'Crashing' Sunday nights on HBO. Read HBO's official press release below.


HBO Official Press Release

LOS ANGELES, March 15, 2017 – HBO has renewed the comedy series CRASHING, created by and starring Pete Holmes, for a second season, it was announced today by Amy Gravitt, executive vice president, HBO Programming. Holmes and Judd Apatow executive produce the show, which currently debuts episodes Sunday nights (10:30-11:00 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO.
            “Pete and Judd have proven to be the ultimate ambassadors for the standup comedy world,” noted Gravitt. “I’m delighted by the response to the show and am thrilled to welcome them back for a second season.”
            The eight-episode first season of CRASHING, which began Feb. 19, tells the story of Pete, a sheltered suburbanite who married his childhood sweetheart and dreams of making it as a stand-up comedian. But when he finds out his wife is cheating on him, Pete’s world unravels, forcing him to reevaluate his priorities and plunging him into the deep end of the rough-and-tumble New York comedy scene.
            Among the critical raves, TIME said that Holmes “delights at every turn,” while the St. Louis Post-Dispatch hailed the show as “poignant and also genuinely funny,” and Entertainment Weekly noted, “Holmes is terrific as the show’s emotional core.”
            Drawing on Holmes’ own experiences as a comedian, CRASHING also features Lauren Lapkus and George Basil; among the notables appearing as versions of themselves in the first season are Dave Attell, Hannibal Burress, Artie Lange, T.J. Miller, Jim Norton, Rachael Ray and Sarah Silverman.



Sunday, March 12, 2017

Episode 97 - Shane Mauss

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On today's episode, I have comedian Shane Mauss!

Shane Mauss

Shane is best known for his standup on Conan, as well as his his album 'My Big Break'! Shane is currently on his 100 city tour "Good Trip", where is standup and stories for on his experience with Psychedelics. Shane is bringing the "Good Trip Tour" back to WiseGuys Comedy on Thursday March 16th, after selling out the show at WiseGuys back in December.


On this episode I talked with Shane about his experience with this tour and psychedelics, growing up in Wisconsin, getting his start in comedy, comedy advice, his hit science podcast, "Here We Are", and so much more.

Check out Shane's podcast, 'Here We Are'

A huge Thank You to Shane Mauss for taking the time to join me on this episode. If you're in Salt Lake City, make sure to get tickets for the "Good Trip Tour" this Thursday at 7PM. This show will sell out, so don't miss your chance to see Shane. If you're not in Utah, check out the links below to find out when Shane will be in your city. Make sure to pick up Shane's album 'My Big Break' on iTunes as well. 

Thanks, Shane! 

Enjoy the episode!








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Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Episode 96 - Landon Henneman

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On today's episode, I have actor Landon Henneman!

Landon Henneman

Landon and I have always crossed paths over the years at various local award shows, but this was the first time we really had a chance to sit down and talk. We met up with Landon while we were in Los Angeles, as he recently made the move to LA to further his acting career. Jesse Knight, Austin Grant, and Christopher James also joined me for this episode.

Landon at the 'Love Everlasting' Premier

On the episode, we talked with Landon about what inspired him to start acting, some of his influences, making the move to LA, his two current films 'Love Everlasting' & 'The Last Descent', and so much more. Austin and Landon actually share a lot of scenes in 'Love Everlasting', so it was great to hear some of their experiences working together on the film.

Austin Grant, Landon Henneman, and Tim Drake in Los Angeles following the episode

A huge Thank You to Landon for taking the time and braving the Oscar weekend traffic to come and join us for this episode. It was great to finally get a chance to learn more about him and his career. Make sure to follow him on all of the links below and check out 'Love Everlasting' and 'The Last Descent'.

Watch Landon in the trailer for 'The Last Descent'

Thanks, Landon! 

Enjoy the episode. 







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Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Chris Getard's off-Broadway show 'Career Suicide' is coming to HBO

Today HBO announced that comedian Chris Gethard's off-Broadway show 'Career Suicide' will debut on HBO on Saturday May 6th!


According to HBO's press release, Gethard will be adapting his off-Broadway for this exclusive presentation. 'Career Suicide' is a comedy about depression, alcoholism, suicide, and the other funniest parts of life. Getard holds nothing back as he dives into his experiences with mental illness, and psychiatry, finding hope in the strangest places. 

'Career Suicide' is executive produced by Judd Apatow, Chris Gethard, Brian Stern, Mike Berkowitz, Anna Wenger and Marcus Raboy; directed by Kimberly Senior, who also directed the stage production; written by Chris Gethard.