Standup Snobs (with Jay Berg and Colton Drake)

Ep. 78: Funny AF with Kevin Hart

On the heels of watching Funny AF with Kevin Hart, the Snobs called an audible and decided to grab some drinks and talk about comedy competitions and the impact they’ve had over time. Colton opened for Chris Porter last weekend and we discuss how to develop sets (0:15). Does "Blue Dot Fever" matter (10:55)? Would you turn down a dream gig you felt unready for (16:50)? Colton’s JW Minute: Do the Witnesses celebrate Mother’s Day (23:35)? The origins and evolution of the comedy competition (30:25). The problems with comedy competitions and why they draw (57:00). The sadness of the “Road Dog” comic juxtaposed with the beauty of doing what you love (1:07:30). Our thoughts about Funny AF (1:22:30). Usama got boned in one key way (1:31:00). Jay’s delusional hot take (1:32:40). Our favorite acts (1:45:30). Our resident Fashionisto determined the best dressed contestant (1:49:10). Listener mail (1:54:20). Comics You Should Follow (@ogcarter ; @bohemianpatsody) (1:57:00). Upcoming gigs (1:59:10). Next Week (by request): Gianmarco Soresi - “Thief of Joy”
IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs
Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com

Ep. 77: Graham Kay - "Pete and Me"

The Snobs tackle the Canadian comedian, actor, writer and podcaster’s Nateland-produced special, available on YouTube. Last week, Colton walked Bloomsday, a dude bear walked it, and Jay is not impressed by either (0:15). Jay binged Kevin Hart’s FunnyAF and is worried (10:40). Welcome Finland to the SUS-Squad, and we compare the Tri-Cities of Washington to Scandinavia in the clumsiest analogy ever (25:45). Spaghetti and Coors Light for Mom’s Menu (28:15). Trailer/Intro (29:35). Overall impressions (32:30). The boys agree Kay’s special was an Autism Special with comedy sprinkled in, rather than the other way around (37:00). “If Dracula managed a gas station” in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (40:45). A clip (47:35). Colton gets tested for a learning disability (51:40). ChatGPT is mean to Graham (55:25). A weird disclaimer at the beginning of the show (57:35). Good Hang? / Better Name? / Top 5? / Emulate? (1:01:00). “Comics You Should Follow” (@coltonjonescoltonjones ; @turnercomedy) (1:07:00). Upcoming gigs (1:09:00). Next Week: Kwame Obed – “At an Early Age (1:13:00).
IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs
Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com

Ep. 76: Nikki Glaser - "Good Girl"

This week, the Snobs imbibe in the unapologetically sexual Hularious special from the 2026 Golden Globes host. We reopen the Kurt Cobain case, Jay decides to open a distillery with a genius name, and we discuss scary movies (0:15). A Ralphie May documentary film is out soon(8:40). We had a great time at the comedy club with some westside Washington friends, and we talk about comic book movies (13:10). New listeners in Sweden, and Mom’s Menu included beef stroganoff (18:50). Trailer/Bio for Nikki Glaser (20:50). Overall impressions (24:40). Favorite clips (33:00). A rare score in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (41:45). Nitpicking (49:05). Steph Tolev vs Nikki Glaser (57:20). Good Hang?/ Better name?/ Top 5?/ What would you emulate? (1:00:40). Listener mail from a non-listener (1:04:00). “Comics You Should Follow” (@ethan.simmonspatterson; @lewgarnham) (1:05:20). Upcoming gigs (1:08:40). Next week – Graham Kay – “Pete and Me”.  
IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs
Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com

Ep. 75: David Cross - "The End of the Beginning of the End"

We dive headfirst into the sarcastic, satirical, dark mind of Tobias Fünke himself, as we discuss the latest YouTube special of a true original, David Cross! Old guy hobbies and remembering people that crap on your dreams (0:30). Last week, the Snobs rocked the Tri-Cities last week (10:30). Seven years in, Jay is still searching for his comedy voice (24:45). Why comedy is hard, and so is crowdwork (30:30). Why we’re lucky to do comedy in Spokane, WA (38:55). Mark Normand’s new comedy project is incredible, and Kevin Hart brings back the comedy competition (52:15). David Cross trailer/quick bio (57:35). Overall impressions (1:00:50). Two-tone facial hair gets a surprising score in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (1:05:25). Our favorite clips (1:10:10). The boys are split on the longest joke in the special (1:25:30). Nitpicking Cross’s closer (1:30:25). We debate whether David was unnecessarily mean to a crowd member (1:37:15). Chat GPT review (1:44:00). Good hang/Top 5?/Better name?/What would you emulate? (1:46:10). Listener mail (1:53:10). Upcoming gigs/”Comics You Should Follow” (@tythefisch @tomthakkar)/upcoming gigs (1:54:50). Next week: Nikki Glaser – “Good girl.”
IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs
Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com

Ep. 74: Aaron Chen - "Funny Garden"

We take a trip down Australia-way to present our thoughts on the Fisk star and “Logie Award” winning actor and comedian;s debut Netflix special. Jay discusses his first full weekend featuring (0:15). What do you do when you and the headliner have the same joke? (2:30). We love the Tacoma Comedy Club “killbox” smaller room (17:00). Colton had a productive weekend away from comedy (22:10). Jay’s buddy Schnoel throws down a listener challenge (24:35). We complete the United States and add 14 countires to the SUS Squad (28:00). Mom made John Wayne casserole, and Colton has moonshine (29:30). Introducing Aaron Chen (34:45). The boys predict whether the other Snob liked the special (37:00). Overall impressions (39:00). Chen’s pants take center stage in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (44:35). We nitpick a dated joke (50:50). Clip analysis (53:30). Chat GPT is mean to Aaron Chen (1:03:05). Good hang/ Better Name/ Top 5/ What would you emulate? (1:04:50). Who we’re following (@alingonmitra, @andyhaynes) (1:15:40). Upcoming shows (1:20:55). Next week: David Cross – “The End of the Beginning of the End” (1:24:10).  
IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs
Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com

Ep. 73: Pete Holmes - "Silly Silly Fun Boy"

After a week off, the kids are back with a jumbo-sized podcast full of false information. After some ridiculosity, we eventually get around to discussing the high-level special from the Boston-born Crashing star. Colton puts down some high-octane beers, and we discuss “the wagon” and provide a wildyl inconsistent history of horses in North America (1:00). We don’t know anything a out wildebeests...including how to spell them correctly, or zebras (8:45). We keep the inaccuracy going with our expose on toilet wine (22:45). Welcome new listeners from two countries, one of which we didn’t know existed, and we finally lock down our final US state, and Colton’s lack of knowledge of Europe is astounding (30:00). Trailer/Bio (35:40). In a new segment, we predict whether the other Snob liked the special (41:15). Overall impressions with a very minor nitpick (42:10). Our favorite bits (51:50). We clash on whether or not you should require others to take their shoes off in your home (1:00:40). How Holmes makes you think without talking down or preaching (1:07:00). Does a humongous pocket cost Holmes in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (1:20:10). Chat GPT roasts the special (1:25:45). Better name/Good Hang/Top 5 (1:28:00). Listener mail NOT from Tilley or Billy (1:30:50). This week’s “Comics You Should Follow” (@mattbellak; @monicanevi) (1:32:35). Upcoming gigs (1:34:40). Next Week: Aaron Chen – “Funny Garden.” (1:36:50).
IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs
Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com

Ep. 72: Mark Normand - "None Too Pleased"

In this episode, the Snobs react to the New Orleans bred comic, actor, and podcaster’s latest fantastic Netflix special. Last week, Colton had fun in Seattle and Jay hosted for a psychic (0:15). Mushroom coffee update (9:45). Dustin Nickerson stories and “clean” comedy (17:00). Mom’s menu has a chunk of pork, and Colton has an idea (20:35). Welcome Malawi to SUS Nation (23:20). Intro/bio for Mark Normand including encouragement for comics (24:00). Overall impressions (28:15). Nitpicking hack-adjacent jokes (33:40). A basic look for Mark in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (43:45). Our favorite jokes (47:15). ChatGPT’s mean review (56:45). Good Hang?/Top 5?/Better Name?/What would you emulate?...and the retirement of “Would at Work at Open Mic”? (59:00). Listener mail from TBone (1:03:15). The boys met an IG milestone (1:08:00)! “Comics You Should Follow” (@jmeanz ; @jasonrchoi) (1:09:05). Upcoming shows (1:10:15). Next Week: Pete Holmes – “Silly Silly Fun Boy”.  
IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs
Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com
 

Ep. 71: Derrick Stroup - "Nostalgic"

Harvest, Alabama’s favorite son has a Netflix special, and it’s the subject of this week’s episode. The evolution of allergies and disabilities (0:20). Last week, good shows and video games (2:20). Listener mail from one of the comics we recently reviewed (6:10). New listeners in Scandinavia and South America (11:05). Trailer/Intro to Mr. Stroup (13:00). Overall impressions...and reenvisioning the Blue Collar Comedy Tour (16:25). Is the “southern style” of comedy overdone (especially when you can’t differentiate accents from one another) (26:10). What we liked (34:00). A boring 'fit in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (38:00). Favorite jokes/clips (42:35). Nitpicking (56:00). Listener mail #2 (1:06:00). Comics You Should Follow” (@jaymartincomedy and @joeyceronecomedy) (1:08:00). Upcoming shows (1:08:55). Next week – Mark Normand – “None Too Pleased” (1:11:35).
IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs
Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com
 

Ep. 70: Jackie Kashian - "Alter-Kashian"

Forty-year comedy veteran Jackie Kashian’s “Alter-Kashian” special from Blonde Medicine is the subject of this week’s episode. Mouse murder update (0:15). Colton’s buddy wants a disabled woman (3:45). The driver should not practice ASL in the car (9:50). Colton went to a local spot with an intriguing theme (12:40). The highs and lows of comedy were on display last week (20:00). Colton’s mushroom coffee update (24:00). Trailer/Intro Jackie Kashian (31:15). Kashian’s “JoAnne Fabrics” look takes some hits in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (35:45). Overall impressions (43:10). Favorite bits (45:25). Picking nits filler, COVID, and politics (55:00). Better name/Top 5/Open mic/Good hang? (1:02:20). Chat GPT skewers Jackie’s special (1:05:30). Listerner mail about a special from three months ago (1:07:40). This week’s “Comics You Should Follow” (@staplescomedy ; @blakehammond (1:10:30). Upcoming shows (1:12:00). Next Week: Derrick Stroup – “Nostalgic” (1:14:30).
IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs
Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com
 

Ep. 69: Taylor Tomlinson - "Prodigal Daughter"

The fellas react to this dark, church-themed, very entertaining fourth Netflix special from the former After Midnight host.  We yearn for a stronger local scene (0:15).  Last week, we saw a good show with drunken, boring hecklers, and Jay murdered many mice (9:15). Mom’s Menu: gigantic pork chops n’ stuff, with beer from two local breweries (14:00). Trailer/Bio for Taylor Tomlinson (16:10). Overall impressions (21:25). We review her Matrix look in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (27:20).   The editing/vibe of the special is unique (30:40). Favorite jokes (33:40). Picking nits out of this great special (42:10).  The special claims Colton’s top spot, and makes Jay’s Top 5 this year (44:30).  Jay argues Tomlinson is the G.O.A.T of comedy about trauma, and the Snobs agree she is amazing at tough subjects (45:45). Chat GPT offers a mean, but not crazy, review (53:20). We compare styles of handling religion, Taylor v. Ari (56:30). Better name?/Work at Open Mic?/Good Hang? (0:59.50). Billy gets weird in listener mail (1:05:45). This Week’s “Comics You Should Follow” (@danielamora ; @eddiegossling) (1:09:25). Upcoming shows (1:10:40). Next Week: Jackie Kashian – “Alter-Kashian” (1:12:45).  
IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs
Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com