Standup Snobs (with Jay Berg and Colton Drake)

Ep. 68: Kevin Nealon - "Loose in the Crotch"

We take a crack at the SNL legend Kevin Nealon’s newest 800 Pound Gorilla special in this episode! Colton is back and obsessed with "eras" (0:15). Last week Colton toughed out a sick Valentine’s Day (4:25). Colton’s belated rating of Katt Williams’ fit and special (5:05). Last week was busy on the comedy front for the boys, including Jay’s near-disaster in Sandpoint (9:50). Do you need another job before comedy in order to be successful? (16:30) Colton’s secret to a good morning (20:45). New listeners in Jamaica, the country where Pappa Terry stumbled into Hedonism (22:25). Trailer/Intro for Kevin Nealon (25:30). Our overall impressions of the special/what we liked (30:20). Kevin’s absurdist comedy is highlighted in our favorite jokes (33:50). A basic look gets a decent score in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (39:45). Good hang?/Would it work at open mic?/(43:50). Nitpicks (49:00). Better name?/What would you emulate? (54:30) ChatGPT review (56:05). Trying to start a rivalry between two of our fans (58:45). Comics You Should Follow (@andrewsleighter; @it_is_taylor_rogers) (1:02:25). Upcoming gigs (1:04:00). Next Week: Taylor Tomlinson – “Prodigal Daughter” (1:08:30).  
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Ep. 67: Katt Williams - "The Last Report"

With Colton on the mend, Jay takes a stab at a solo pod and discusses the comedy icon’s 14th standup comedy special, available on Netflix (0:15). Last week, a felonious show in Post Falls (1:15). Jay admits a character flaw (3:25). Introduction/trailer (6:15). The first (and hopefully last) ever colorblind Jay Berg: Fashionisto (9:45). Favorite jokes/things I liked (13:00). Stuff I didn’t like (18:00). Katt turns it around in the last half (24:15). ChatGPT is mean to Katt (28:00). Good Hang?/Better Name?/Top 5?/Work at open mic?/What would you emulate? (30:20). Who I’m following (@allenstricklandwilliams) (34:00). Upcoming Shows (34:45). Next Week: Kevin Nealon – “Loose in the Crotch” (35:00).  
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Ep. 66: John Moses - "Best Son"

We go north of the border to the 51st state for this week's episode, taking a look at Toronto native John Moses's YouTube project.  Last week, a local competition was fun, and Preacher Lawson showed up at my mic (0:15). Super Bowl, NYE, and 4th of July DUI talk (2:00). Jay throws shade at MADD (9:15). Our childhood toys...and we know less than nothing about NFTs (14:40). Intro to John Moses (20:00). Overall impressions/Top 5 (23:00). What we liked/Favorite Jokes (25:45). Colton gives you punchlines with zero context (38:00). Moses’s plain look earns plain marks in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (39:30). Jay nitpicks (42:00). Scathing review from ChatGPT (46:30). Listener mail from mid-life crisis Tilley (49:30). Comics You Should Follow (@tatianafranknyc ; @alexdrags) (53:10). Upcoming shows (55:15). Next week: Katt Williams – “The Last Report” (57:45).
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Ep. 65: "Ehsan Ahmad - "Too Soon"

This week, we take a look at a shorter special, Ehsan Ahmad’s debut YouTube offering. “Pink” cookies, weird snacking, and the danger of eating York patties (0:15). Happy birthday to Colton (5:00). Our fighter that we totally sponsored was victorious (6:15). Jay coincidentally featured for Ahmad last Saturday, and Colton wants an agent (12:00). Ehsan’s trailer and bio (16:00). Overall impressions (21:10). Nitpicks (21:45). Name suggestions (24:35). A strong score in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (26:30). Favorite bits (including’s Ehsan’s) (31:05). Good hang?/What would you emulate?(39:30). Retirement of “Why I’m Better”, and Top 5 (40:30). Welcome to new listeners in Serbia, Zambia, and Iceland, and Mom’s menu with stew and corn bread (43:10). Chat GPT review (45:00). Listener mail about LARPing (47:05). Comics You Should Follow (@elleorlando ; @lachjaw) (48:45). Upcoming shows (50:30). Next week: John Moses – “Best Son” (55:00).
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Ep. 64: Ismo - "Hello"

This week, we discuss the Finnish Phenom’s YouTube special, produced by 800 Pound Gorilla. The Snobs discuss YouTube comments section and our ragebait weak spots (0:15). We suck at social media, and we’re cool with that...but we really aren’t (10:30). Last week, Colton almost unintentionally killed the podcast mascot, and the boys gambled with Jon Hodge, friend of the pod (14:50).  We met a father who’d rather play table games than talk to his estranged daughter, and Colton got aggressive with a dealer (18:05). Introducing Ismo/overall impressions (22:10). We wonder if it helps Ismo’s style that he’s a foreigner (28:30).  Colton has issues with the salad in Fashionisto (34:00).  Favorite bits (39:45).  Things we didn’t like, including Ismo’s “bomb saver” (51:25). Work at open mic/Good hang/What are his hobbies/ Better name/ What would you emulate? (55:25) Jay has a horrific take on “vabbing” (1:02:55). Top 5 (1:03:45). “Why I’m a Better Comic Than…” Ismo (1:05:15). Comics You Should Follow (@levfer and @thejfharris) (1:09:20). Upcoming shows (1:11:20). Next Week: Ehsan Ahmad - “Too Soon” (1:12:50).
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Ep. 63: Raanan Hershberg - "Morbidly Jewish"

Grab some babka and an insulin pen as we critique Raanan's latest YouTube special.  We discuss what touring with your Dad would be like (0:20).  Story time as Jay tells a tale about nearly doing hard time, and Colton is encouraged to tip by a freeloading buddy (11:15).  Seizure talk (18:30).  New listeners in Latvia and Congo (24:45).  Introducing Raanan Hershberg (26:55).  Trailer (32:00).  Overall impressions (37:10).  Does the bomber jacket score big points or big boos from Colton Drake: Fashionisto (41:00).  When the lights went out (46:00).  Favorite jokes (47:55).  What we didn't like (1:01:30).  Scathing Chat GPT review (1:03:05).  Good Hang?/Top 5?/What would you emulate? (1:04:40).  "Why I'm a Better Comic Than..." Raanan Hershberg (1:07:20).  Listener mail (1:09:45).  We're definitely sponsoring a UFC fighter (most of that sentence is wrong) (1:12:00).  Comics You Should Follow (@robstantcomedy ; @scubastevefurey) (1:16:50).  Upcoming shows (1:18:30).  Next Week: Ismo - "Hello" (1:20:30).  
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Ep. 62: Ricky Gervais - "Mortality"

In this episode, we tackle The Office co-creator's Golden Globe winning performance, and talk about a bunch of other weird stuff.   Different ways of changing bits (0:15). Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery...no it isn’t (4:30). Joke police (9:00). Colton’s “no shame” 2026 (12:00). Intoxicated exercising (23:00). Last Week (23:45). Our little “Is This Thing On?” review (30:10). Introducing the special (32:00). What we liked (37:25). Did the “Mortality” thru line land (42:30)? Our favorite bits...and a killer setup from Colton (47:20). What we didn’t like (1:01:15). Golden Globes talk (1:03:00). Colton Drake: Fashionisto (1:07:10). Good hang/British references/Would it work at open mic/Better name for the special?/What would you emulate?/Top 5? (1:11:10) “Why I’m a Better Comic Than…” Ricky Gervais (1:21:05). Comics You Should Follow (@jamiewolfcomedy ; @alistairogden) (1:23:55) Next Week: Raanan Hershberg - "Morbidly Jewish" (1:25:25).
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Ep. 61: Tom Segura - "Teacher"

In this episode, the boys offer their thoughts (and prayers) on the world famous comedian/podcaster's 6th Netflix special.  Colton talks mad ish about 8-year old rap critics (0:15).  The Avatar writers' unforgivable mistake (3:35).  Jay met the word's most interesting crowd member (5:30).  We contemplate sponsoring an MMA fighter and Colton explains what a "pump cover" is (8:55).  The origin of headset mics (14:15).  Jay was responsible and very irresponsible on the same night (17:10).  Our NY resolutions/goals (21:20).  Trailer/Intro (30:00).  Overall impressions (32:50).  Segura's basic look gets a basic score in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (37:10).  Favorite jokes (44:30).  What we didn't like/pet peeves (56:10).  Would it work/Better Name/Emulate/Top 5? (1:01:20)  Chat GPT review (1:03:00).  "Why I'm a Better Comic Than..." Tom Segura (1:03:45).  Listener and Stupid YouTuber feedback (1:05:50). Comics You Should Follow (@mybudchris ; @samforum)(1:10:15).  Upcoming shows (1:13:45).  Next Week: Ricky Gervais - "Mortality" (1:15:00).  
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Ep. 60: Charlie Berens - "Neighborly"

This week, we review the Midwest dynamo’s most recent YouTube special. We go through Will Smith’s discography in excruciating detail, and the first CD Jay ever owned (0:15). White Claw Surge is horrible (3:45). We pitch the next evolution of Standup Snobs, interrupted by Mom’s Chicken “poured in glue” (8:05). Colton is pro-robot takeover (9:45). Introducing Charlie Berens (17:00). Overall impressions (21:00). Favorite jokes (28:30). Colton Drake: Fashionisto (43:00). Stuff we didn’t like (46:40). Good hang? (50:40) Beauty pageants are insane (52:00). Jay’s nephew did comedy, and he’s a total hack (59:45). “Why I’m a Better Comic Than…” Charlie Berens (1:09:50). Comics You Should Follow (@scoot_kazoo ; @gregbeachler) (1:11:55). Upcoming gigs (1:13:50).  Next Week: Tom Segura - "Teacher"
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Ep. 59: Matt Rife - "Unwrapped"

Our Christmas episode features joy, cheer, and a review of the most famous crowd work comic’s Christmas-themed Netflix special!  Do college kids look younger than they used to (0:20).  Holiday talk (12:15).  Mom’s menu (23:35).  Intro to Matt Rife (24:30).  Overall impressions (27:15).  Clips worth talking about (39:35).  What are we doing with crowd work? (46:55)  Matt Rife’s Santa Chic earns surprising marks in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (56:45). Angry Berg doesn’t hate crowd work, he hates bad crowd work (1:06:00). Is Rife authentic? (1:12:00)  Good hang?/Would it work at open mic?/Better name?/Top 5?/What would you emulate? (1:21:00)  Chat GPT review (1:27:25).  “Why I’m a Better Comic Than…” Matt Rife (1:28:20).  Comics You Should Follow (@sierrakatow; @glazerboohoohoo) (1:31:10).  Upcoming gigs: (1:34:00). Next Week: Charlie Berens - “Neighborly”
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