Standup Snobs (with Jay Berg and Colton Drake)

Ep. 24: Arnez J - "Not Gonna Stop"

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).  
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IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy
Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com

Ep. 23: Kill Tony - "Kill or be Killed"

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).  
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IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy
Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com

Ep. 22: Rosebud Baker - "The Mother Lode"

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).  
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IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy
Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com

Ep. 21: Chelsea Handler - "The Feeling"

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"
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IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy
Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com

Ep. 20: Bert Kreischer - "Lucky"

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).  
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IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy
Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com
 

Ep. 19: Bill Burr - "Drop Dead Years"

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

BONUS Ep. 18.5: Gabriel Rutledge - "What Do I Do For a Living?"

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! 
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IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy
Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com

Ep. 18: Andrew Schulz - "Life"

We have some fun with Colton's choice for comedy G.O.A.T. on his newest Netflix offering.  Jay tells the story of getting fired on Labor Day (1:35).  We were sippin' on Michelob Ultra this week (4:55).  Background info about Schulz (6:35).  Our overall impressions (8:35).  Colorblind horrific dresser Jay Berg takes a swipe at Andrew's outfit AND facial hair in Fashionisto (13:30).  What we liked/favorite jokes (22:10).  What we didn't like (45:40).  "Why I'm a Better Comic than..." Andrew Schulz (51:15).  Colton has a fanboy moment (53:50).  Mom goes full menu with pork chops, twice-stuffed potatoes, and a salad (55:20).  Colton talks element #86 in "This Week in Plumbing" (55:50).
Who we are listening to (@dannyjolles ; @ericarhodes) (58:35).  Upcoming gigs (1:00:10).  Next week: Bill Burr - "Drop Dead Years" (1:01:10).  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

Ep. 17: Chris Distefano - "It's Just Unfortunate"

The Girl/Guy Code star's 3rd comedy special is on the chopping blocks in this SUS episode.  Illness forced Jay to scramble to fill a show last week (0:40).  Our lack of knowledge of "geometry" rears its ugly head again as we welcome Indonesia and Hong Kong to our cadre of listeners (3:50).  Introducing Chris D (9:05).  Overall impressions (15:00).  Colton gives high marks but doesn't like Distefano's "biker jacket" in Fashionisto (22:35).  What we liked/favorite jokes (30:00).  What we didn't like (30:45).  Would we want to hang out with Chris (41:20)?  Jay likes an alternative name for the special (43:10).  "Why I'm a Better Comic than..." Chris Distefano (47:20).  Colton strikes back in the IG follower update (50:05).  Who we are listening to (@imanidenae_ ; @ryanlongcomedy) (50:55).  Upcoming gigs (54:50).  Next week: Andrew Schulz - "Life" (54:50).  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. 16: Felipe Esparza - "Raging Fool"

The boys take a crack at 2010 Last Comic Standing Felipe Esparza's second Netflix special.  Last week your hosts played too much Lego Fortnite (0:25).  The SUS squad expands to four new geographic areas (8:15).  Felipe's bio (11:00).  What we liked/favorite jokes (14:30).  Colton and Jay disagree vehemently on Esparza's look (18:05).  What we didn't like (22:05).  Angry Berg wants to retire "Spirit Airline" jokes (26:20).  Talking smokes (27:55).  Felipe Esparza, good hang (37:10).  Listener email (40:00).  Mom's menu (40:55). "Why I'm a Better Comic than..." Felipe Esparza (41:20).  "This Week in Plumbing" (43:30).  IG follower update (47:40).  Who we are listening to (@craigpconant; @8bitbean) (51:10).  Upcoming gigs (53:00).  Next week: Chris Destefano (55:00).  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
Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com