Standup Snobs (with Jay Berg and Colton Drake)

The San Francisco area product, long-time NYC comic, and recent “Funny AF” finalist dropped a very fun special we’re happy to dive into in this episode.  Jay has merch regret, and we outline the worst ideas for comedy merch ever (0:15). Colton thinks Jay would be a good airport gate guy, and we discover how little they get paid (5:15). Jay loves the horribly offensive term “wench”, and we go on a tangential journey about other things you shouldn't call your granny (11:15). Colton pitches an airport theme park, and a word on TSA (20:00). A discussion about “smuggling” (24:30). How to throw a great party, and why Jay is terrible at it (29:30). Jay debuted a new character last weekend: “Coach Cliche” (33:40). A new intro tune for bio/intro of Ms. Peluffo (37:40). Overall impressions (41:05). Clips worth talking about (44:40). On the spot Dirty Female Comic Ranking (57:10). A discussion of hoop earrings inundates this week’s Colton Drake: Fashionisto (1:02:00). Wishlist/nitpicks (1:07:10). Top 5/ Better name/Good Hang/What would you emulate? (1:13:30). Listener mail: the boys are in trouble with a band (1:15:00). This week’s “Comics You Should Follow” are @zahiddewji and @owensmith4real (1:16:40). We debut a new totally altruistic, not at all self-serving segment: Our “Charity of the Week” (as chosen by Ms. Peluffo) is the “LGBTQ Center of San Francisco” (1:18:50). Upcoming shows (1:27:10). Next Week – Brian Simpson – “Live From the Mothership.”
IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs
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The Netflix debut of the Michigan man is the topic for this extended episode. Jay is good at non-sports (0:15). Colton goes festival-ing again, and has a harsh critique of Macklemore (2:00). “This Week In Plumbing” returns with “The Ducky Game” (22:40). Mom’s menu/drink of the week (37:10). Intro/Bio for Mr. Bachelorette (37:45). Overall impressions, extremely likeable, but Jay has a qualm or two (42:25). Dude is having a blast, and Jay dubs it “pop comedy” (49:15). Ranking crowdwork comics/Is this a hybrid crowdwork special? (57:05). Filming a special, there’s a lot of “tension on the rope”, and the elements of good crowd work (1:05:05). Using “Dave Chappelle” as an insult (1:10:15). Vocab lesson: “crux” (1:14:35). A nice look in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (1:16:30). Clips worth talking about (1:22:10). Nitpicks (1:30:45. Top 5/Better name/good hang/emulate (1:33:10). Listener mail: Jay’s voice is annoying (1:37:15). This week’s “Comics You Should Follow” are @thecaitlinreese and @janet.mcnamara (1:42:30). Upcoming shows (1:44:45). Next Week – Caitlin Peluffo – Proscuitto Rose.
IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs
Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com

We analyze Louis CK’s return to a major streaming platform in this episode. Colton wins another competition, Happy Fourth, and Jay’s deck saga continues (0:15). Mom’s menu: German Sausage (7:30). Intro/bio for Louis CK, and his complicated history (9:20). Overall impressions and Louis’s great ability to sit in silence (31:05). Favorite clips (35:05). Other thoughts (44:25). A basic look in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (45:40). Top 5/Better name/Good hang/What would you emulate? (47:25) Listener mail (51:35) “Comics You Should Follow” are @tamarrubin69 ; @gannonhutto (54:50). Upcoming shows (56:30). Next Week: Jeff Arcuri – “Nice to Meet You” (57:20).  
IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs
Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com

Dude got hit by a friggin’ bus, and taks about it for the better part of an hour. Today’s episode focuses on the long-time comedian’s second Netflix special. “This Month In Plumbing” Colton found the leak and leak inspectors are scam artists (0:15). Jay did charity gigs last week (9:15). Colton immersed himself in rave culture (16:20). Last Thursday was fun for Colton, not so for Jay (30:30). Intro/Bio for Ryan Hamilton (34:40). The waves of comedy, and how a good mood can ruin your set (42:40). Overall Impressions (48:45). Colton Drake: Fashionisto (52:30). Favorite clips (56:30). Post show setups/meet and greets (1:05:10). “Comics You Should Follow” are @abitofamosgill and @colorblindbowen (1:18:00). Upcoming shows (1:20:20). Next Week: Louis CK - “Ridiculous”
IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs
Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com

The boys have a great time reviewing the fantastic comedian, and actor’s latest special from our friends (hopefully) at 800-Pound Gorilla. Colton remembers “tantoos” (0:15). Otter Pops and other snacks, including purple drank (3:30). Another reminder to not let your emotions run wild after a good/bad set (22:30). Introduction, odd presentation choices (27:50). Overall impressions (32:10). Favorite clips (37:20). Colton Drake: Fashionisto (53:15). Nitpicks (1:00:00). Listener mail from Tilley (1:04:00). “Comics You Should Follow” (@zackchapaloni and @redrichardson)(1:10:05). Upcoming gigs (1:11:55). Next Week: Ryan Hamilton – “This Just Hit Me.”
IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs
Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com

We give our take on the controversial tastemaker’s latest Netflix project. We took a week off because Jay destroyed his laptop (0:15). A lot has happened, including Colton's victory and Jay getting dosed (2:30). Our expectations and trying to like it (12:10). A short bio (16:40). The tribalism in comedy is super annoying, what if 47 hosted a drag show at the White Hosue (18:45)? We didn’t like the special, and clipped up some of the more egregious laziness (29:50). The man in black look in Colton Drake:Fashionsito and we disagree about gold teeth (49:15). Good hang/Top 5/Better name/What would you emulate? (57:30) Comics You Should Follow: @jennasheriton ; @luciawhalen (1:06:50). Upcomng shows (1:07:40). Next Week: Patton Oswalt – “Tea and Scotch”.
IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs
Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com

The Emmy-winning writer, 40-year comedy icon, and Hampton graduate’s newest special is our subject this episode! Last week, Jay destroyed podcast equipment, Colton is a secret agent, and toenails are universally gross (0:15). Bio and trailer (18:40). Wanda’s political style dominates the first half, a discussion of what to do if you don’t like certain types of comedy, and how we could get killer listener numbers (24:05). Things we liked/Fashionisto (41:30). Clips (48:00). Nitpicks/good hang/better name/top five/things to emulate (1:03:25). Listener mail/”Comics You Should Follow” (@pares_ratliff and @grockwarren)(1:05:55). Upcoming shows (1:08:15). Next Week: Brad Williams – “Live on Short Street” (1:10:50).
IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs
Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com

The Daily Show host and incredibly prolific YouTube comic’s HBO Max special is our target for this week’s review. Last week, Colton did a mic for no one, got a ride home from a dude who couldn’t find his truck, and caught Mark Normand live (0:20). Jay got cornhole sore (10:15). Colton’s hot take on Brazilian butt lifts (11:30). Trailer/Bio (18:25). Overal impressions, Johnson’s YouTube release schedule is insane and the theme of this special is clear (20:25). A “kimono” review in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (26:40). Colton wants Jay to get a skull tattoo (36:40). Overall impressions of Josh’s longform comedy (47:25). We disagree on whether the ending was good (56:55). Colton explains “microdosing infinity” to himself for 4 minutes (1:02:40). Our favorite bits (1:06:40). Good hang/Better name/Top 5/What would you emulte (1:18:50)? Listener mail (1:22:40). “Comics You Should Follow” (@johnhoeft and @joshoceanthomas (1:24:50). Upcoming gigs (1:26:35). Next Week: Wanda Sykes – “Legacy”.
IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs
Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com

A super-timely edition of the Snobs takes a look at the NY Times “Best YouTube Comedy Special” or 2025, as requested by our listeners. Colton is steaming about a tattoo snafu (0:15). When alcoholism/stonerism was cool (5:45). Great hang last week (12:35). Jay asks an audience member who didn’t like his joke how he should change it(15:55). New listeners in Germany, and Mom’s Menu with mongrammed pot pie (22:10). Intro/Trailer for Gianmarco Soresi (23:25). Overall impressions (26:05). A dressed down look in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (31:35). Our favorite bits (36:20). Good Hang/Better Name/Work at Open Mic/Emulate/Top 5 (47:25)? ChatGPT review is terrible and listener mail (52:30). “Comics You Should Follow” (@davey4real ; @maceyisaacs) (58:30). Upcoming shows (59:30). Next Week: Josh Johnson - “Symphony”
IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs
Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com

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