Standup Snobs (with Jay Berg and Colton Drake)

Semi-professional jokesters Colton Drake and Jay Berg critique standup comedy specials by WAY more successful comics. Coming at to you live from Jay’s mom’s basement. Segments include: ”What’s for Dinner, Mom?”; ”Why I’m a Better Comic than _____”; ”Fashionisto”; and, ”This Week in Plumbing”.

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Episodes

4 days ago

We dive into the Minnesota native's newest YouTube offering in this episode.  Last Week (0:50).  Welcome to the podcast, Alaska, Belgium, and Wales (13:20).  Drink of the Week is 7-n-7's...and we had many of them (16:55).  Chad Daniels's biography (18:50).  Colton hates New Balance shoes, and other observations, in Fashionisto (24:15).  What we liked (27:20).  Our favorite jokes (32:30).  Chat CPT gives Chad glowing/scathing reviews (49:30).  Good hang?/Would it work at an open mic?/Is there a better name for the special? (51:40).  Listener mail/Mom's menu/"This Week in Plumbing" (54:00).  IG follower count update (54:10).  Who we're listening to (@scottlosse ; @kelseycookcomedy) (54:40).  Upcoming gigs (55:45).  Next week: David Spade - Dandelion (57:25).  
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

Wednesday May 07, 2025

Jessica Kirson's Hularious, 47-minute special is the subject of the 6-month-iversary episode of SUS.  Last Week (0:25).  Welcome to SUS Nation, Ghana and Austria (3:30).  Beer of the Week (again) is YaYa Brewing's Son of a Birch (4:10).  What to know about Jessica Kirson (6:20).  Overall Impressions (8:10).  Colton's take on boots with a jacket in Fashionisto (9:25).  What we liked (13:55).  Favorite jokes (26:15).  What we didn't like (32:55).  Other reviews (40:20)  Good hang/Would it work at open mic/Is there a better name for the special? (45:50).  "Why I'm Better Than" Jessica Kirson (47:05).  Plugging leaks in This Week in Plumbing (53:00).  Colton surges in IG Follower Count (57:10).  Who we're listening to (@garyowencomedy ; @themandalman) (59:30).  Upcoming shows (1:00:45).  Next Week: Chad Daniels - "For Reels" (1:03:15).    
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

Wednesday Apr 30, 2025

Tim Dillon's latest Netflix offering is the target of this week's critique.  Last Week (0:25).  Hello to new listeners in Mexico, Egypt, Nepal, St. Lucia, and Western Australia! (4:25).  YaYa Brewing's Son of a Birch is this week's Beer of Choice (7:45).  Tim Dillon's background and bio (9:55).  Our overall impressions of this tight 41-minute special (13:15).  Does Dillon's hoodie/jeans combo impress notorious Fashionisto Colton Drake (17:15).  What we liked (23:30).  Favorite Jokes (28:50).  What's the sweet spot for special length (32:00)?  What we didn't like (38:55).  Other reviews from Outkick and IMDB (44:05).  Questions: Good Hang?; Would it Work at an Open Mic?; Is There a Better Name For the Special? (50:00).  "Why I'm Better Than" Tim Dillon (51:10).  Mom's Menu was Asian and delicious (54:10).  This Week in Plumbing - OSHA Visits! (56:40).  IG follower count update (58:45).  Who we're listening to/following (@fionacauley ; @markygagnon) (59:50).  Upcoming shows (1:01:40).  Next Week: Jessica Kirson - "I'm the Man."  (1:04:40).  
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

Wednesday Apr 23, 2025

The Snobs share their thoughts on former Comic View host Arnez J's long-awaited YouTube special in this MAMMOTH episode.  Last Week (0:30).  We welcome Spain, Thailand, and a few others to the SUS Squad (6:00).  The non-Wikipedia bio of Arnez J (10:05).  Overall impressions (24:55).  Colton discusses the leather jacket/slacks combo in "Fashionisto" (28:30).  We go deep on favorite jokes, what we liked/didn't like (34:35).  Why Jay is the worst person to watch comedy with (1:16:40).  Defining "hack" (1:19:20).  Is Arnez J a good hang? (1:33:20)  Would this work at an open mic? (1:35:30)  We have a few alternative suggestions for the name of the special (1:37:00).  "Why I'm Better Than" Arnez J (1:38:40).  Mom's Menu (1:45:35).  IG follower count update (1:47:35).  Who we're listening to (@_jonhodge ; @catalano_emily) (1:48.10).  Upcoming shows (1:50:25).  Next Week: Tim Dillon - "I'm Your Mother" (1:51:40).  
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
Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com

Wednesday Apr 16, 2025

An unorthodox episode where we discuss the huge impact Tony Hinchcliffe's podcast has become a comedy cultural phenomenon as it is picked up by Netflix for three episodes.  Last week (1:00).  Colton has thoughts about red wagons (5:15).  Drink of the week (12:30).  The history of Kill Tony (14:00).  The ultimate workday distraction (17:30).  Hinchcliffe's impressive hosting style (24:15).  Is Kill Tony good for comedy or bad for comedy (29:30)?  The unique Kill Tony audience (34:00).  Which of the regulars would be the best hang (52:25)?  Why our show is better than Kill Tony (55:00).  This Week in Plumbing (56:00).  IG follower count update (57:20).  Comics you should be listening to (@rubyksetnik ; @joshsneed) (1:00:10).  Upcoming gigs (1:01:10).  Next Week: Arnez J - "Not Gonna Stop" (1:04:10).  
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
Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com

Wednesday Apr 09, 2025

Your favorite morons are back to critique the SNL writer's impressive Netflix debut.  Last week (1:30).  The SUS Squad welcomes two new countries and a new Canadian province to the realm (3:05).  We choose a patriotic Beer of the Week (5:30).  Introducing Rosebud Baker (8:00).  How many Prince Albert's does Baker's ensemble earn in "Fashionisto" (11:40).  "What We Liked" includes a bonus bit this week (19:35).  What we didn't like (29:20).  Jay reads a couple of non-Snob reviews of the special (34:30).  Is Rosebud a good hang (40:45)?  Is "Mother Lode" the best name (and spelling) for the special (41:45)?  Would this work at an open mic (42:50)? Jay has a meltdown in "Why I'm a Better Comic Than..." Rosebud Baker (43:50).  "Mom's Menu" / "This Week in Plumbing" (50:10).  IG Follower Update (52:20).  Comics you should be listening to (@comicmikev ; bradwenzel) (53:20).  Upcoming gigs (53:55).  Next Week: Kill Tony - "Kill or be Killed" (55:15).  
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
Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com

Wednesday Apr 02, 2025

The guys are extra snobby in this episode analyzing the former Chelsea Lately star's 3rd Netflix offering.  Jay was big mad last week, and Colton had some great shows (0:50).  Three states and a region of Germany join the SUS Squad listeners (5:00).  Chelsea's bio (8:30).  Overall impressions were not great (10:05).  Colton offers a big-time takedown in "Fashionisto" (11:55).  What we liked/favorite jokes (15:45).  What we didn't like (28:05).  Other people's reviews (34:20).  Good Hang/Better Name/Mom's Menu (39:30).  "Why I'm Better Than..." Chelsea Handler (40:20).  "This Week in Plumbing" (44:00).  IG Follower Update (47:40).  Comics you should be listening to (@dave.landau ; @dansebree) (54:10).  Upcoming gigs (57:55).  Next Week: Nimesh Patel - "Instant Karma"
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
Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com

Ep. 20: Bert Kreischer - "Lucky"

Wednesday Mar 26, 2025

Wednesday Mar 26, 2025

The snobs rip off our shirts and tackle Bert's 4th Netflix offering, "Lucky".  Eight new countries joined the SUS Squad.  Jay ran into a Good Samaritan in Reno last week (1:20).  We're drinking White Claws (12:30).  Bert's bio (14:00).  Overall impressions (17:00).  "Fashionisto": Is shirtless a fashion faux pas or a dynamite wardrobe choice (19:30).  We break down "The Machine's" storytelling and energy in "What we liked/favorite joke" (24:00).  Is Kreischer a good hang (46:50)?  We come up with a better name for the special (49:35).  Mom found her corn bread recipe and we reaped the benefits in "Momma Jan's Menu" (51:25).  "This Week in Plumbing" was quite efficient (54:50).  Colton continues to hemorrhage followers (55:00).  Upcoming gigs (56:30).  Comics you should be listening to (@kingoftheriverpeterson; @dustinnickerson) (58:35).  Next week: Chelsea Handler - "The Feeling" (59:20).  
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
Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com
 

Wednesday Mar 19, 2025

A special St. Paddy's day episode for all you Irish c****s out there!  We take a look at Bill Burr's hot new Hulu special.  Colton had a multiple-show comedy day last weekend...as an audience member (2:15).  Momma Jan brings the fire (myalgia) with ribs, corn bread, salad, baked beans with a twist, and cinnamon rolls in Mom's Menu (8:20).  Jay invites you to wallow with him in "comedy depression" (12:30).  Welcome to new listeners in NH and Morocco (18:35).  Bill Burr's bio...as if you needed it (21:40).  Overall impressions (26:15).  "Fashionisto" thoughts and Hulu continues to kill it with visuals (34:35).  Bill's understated act-outs (39:30).  Favorite jokes/what we liked (41:10).  Is ol' Billy Boy a good hang (57:45)?  Is "Drop Dead Years" the best name for this special (59:30)?  Feedback from a prior episode's comic (1:01:20).  "Why I'm a Better Comic than..." Bill Burr (1:03:40). IG follower count update (1:08:40).  Comics you should be listening to (@ranbarnaclo; @samtallent) (1:10:10).  Upcoming gigs (1:13:00).  Next Week: Bert Kreischer - "Lucky" (1:16:25).   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
Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com

Saturday Mar 15, 2025

The kids work OT this week, offering their analysis of the silky-haired Northwest native's crowd work special.  We talk about the best venue characteristics for crowd work (3:00), Gabe's look/vibe (5:50), and breaking tension in this specialized format (8:45).  Is Jay's legendary hatred of crowd work softening (11:15)?  Is stealing food from the audience a good move (18:00)?  Grab a Michelob Ultra (Gabe's favorite), check out his special, then check out our critique! 
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
Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com

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