Standup Snobs (with Jay Berg and Colton Drake)

3d ago

The boys are excited to talk about a special they thoroughly enjoyed from the long-time standup veteran and quintessential Midwesterner. Last week, Jay had a weird encounter with a vet, and Colton went to the dentist (0:15). Colton Drake thinks US Olympians get the shaft (8:00). Good subjects to bring up at the work Xmas party, including Israel, dinosaurs, and dragons (15:30). Intro to Kathleen Madigan (26:15). Overall impressions (29:15). How does a sparkly cream suit jacket rate in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (31:45). Our favorite jokes (38:45). Colton explains the improv concept of "Choosing the Third Option" (46:15). Nitpicking (48:30). What we'd emulate (51:00). A lesson in the etiology and meaning of "pigeonholed" (53:30). ChatGPT scathing review (58:00). What to do when you fumble your words (1:01:00). "Why I'm a Better Comic Than..." Kathleen Madigan (1:03:00). Comics You Should Follow (@thepradaenchilada; @ianedwardscomedy) (1:07:25). Upcoming shows (1:10:00). Next Week - Matt Rife - "Unwrapped." 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

Dec 10

The boys give a very blunt critique of the Skankfest founder's YouTube special. We talk about the purpose of our podcast and work through an existential crisis (0:15). Introducing Luis J. Gomez (22:05). High marks for Gomez in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (23:25). Trailer/What we didn't like (26:45). Overall impressions (31:40). The risk of filming in a small club (32:50). Luis's dirtiness reminds us of open mic humor (35:00). Clips worth talking about (37:25). Unfinished jokes (50:00). Colton goes hard (54:20). Is this gross or funny...or both (56:40). Scathing ChatGPT review of the special (1:06:10). Good hang?/Would it work?/Better Name?/Top 5?/What would we emulate? (1:08:55). "Why I'm a Better Comic Than..." Luis J. Gomez (1:10:15). Who we're listening to (@juandenmark; @bojohnsoncomedy) (1:13:25). Upcoming shows (1:16:00). Next Week - Kathleen Madigan - "The Family Thread" (1:16:30). 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

Dec 3

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 This 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

Nov 26

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

Nov 19

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

Nov 12

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

Nov 6

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

Oct 29

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