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Gatekeeper with Jamie Flam

Postcard From Dynasty Typewriter

Postcard From The Hayworth (A Huge Announcement)

Marianne Ways (Booker, Night Train with Wyatt Cenac) and Jamie discuss about how she got her start, what it takes to set up a great show, and what makes a comedian stand out. Plus: Silly and weird!

#47 Marianne Ways (Booker, Producer)

Roy Wood Jr. (Stand up, The Daily Show) and Jamie discuss how to navigate road rooms and coast clubs, the delicate balance between likability and arrogance, and the fallacy of TV credits. Plus: Pineapples & Chili!

#46 Roy Wood Jr (Stand up, Daily Show)

In this recording from Central Park, Paul Mecurio (The Late Show, The Daily Show, Stand up) and Jamie take a look behind the scenes at Late Night with Stephen Colbert, Paul’s path from Wall Street to stand up, and what it takes to be good at audience warm-up. Plus: Knife fight!

#45 Paul Mecurio (The Late Show, Stand up)

Barry Katz (Louis CK, Dave Chappelle, Tracy Morgan, Jay Mohr) and Jamie discuss some of his favorite live comedy experiences, the ebbs and flows of comedy club dominance, and what it takes to be an absolute killer on stage. Plus: Flamtasia!

#44 Barry Katz (Manager, Producer)

Jamie is on his way to New York, tune in next week to hear his conversation with Barry Katz!

Postcard From Jamie's Couch

Rachel Reynolds (Producer, Morning Becomes Eclectic, KCRW) and Jamie discuss the art of asking for what you want, how to keep sane when things get crazy, and all the cool perks of booking and producing a tastemaking radio program. Plus: Griffith Park!

#43 Rachel Reynolds (Morning Becomes Eclectic, KCRW)

Baratunde Thurston (Futurist comedian, writer, cultural critic) and Jamie discuss embracing your creativity, how to create your own job description, and the exciting direction of art and technology. Plus: The Danger Zone!

#42 Baratunde Thurston (The Daily Show)

You don't need to listen to this episode. Season 2 starts next week.

Postcard From Jamie's Comedy Sabbatical

Dana Eagle (Stand up, “How To Be Depressed: A Guide”, Last Comic Standing) and Jamie discuss how depression effects creatives, how to leave things unfinished, and the surprising power of cake icing. Plus: A big announcement!

#41 Dana Eagle (Stand up)

Carol Leifer (Seinfeld, Saturday Night Live, The Larry Sanders Show) and Jamie discuss how to approach gatekeepers, breaking into the comedy industry, and being the ambassador of your own career. Plus: Trump!

#40 Carol Leifer (Seinfeld, Letterman)

We've got a bunch of great new episodes coming soon!

Postcard From The Depths Of Jamie’s Inner Hell

Ptolemy Slocum (Westworld, Nerdist School) and Jamie discuss the advantage of stepping into chaos, the pitfalls of defining yourself by your work, and the benefits of meditation (even if you don’t do it daily). Plus: Smoothie/Juice!

#39 Ptolemy Slocum (Westworld, Nerdist School)

Jeff Cohen (Entertainment Lawyer, "Chunk" from Goonies) and Jamie discuss the transition from front of camera to behind the scenes, the role of an entertainment lawyer, and the art of deal making. Plus: Sloth!

#38 Jeff Cohen (Actor, Lawyer)

A weekly journey into the world of bookers, producers, decision-makers, and talent about the art of saying yes and no. Plus: other stuff! Hosted by Jamie Flam, Artistic Director of The Hollywood Improv.

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Gatekeeper with Jamie Flam

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