Standup Snobs (with Jay Berg and Colton Drake)

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]  

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: [email protected]  

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: [email protected]  

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: [email protected]

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).   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, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]    

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).   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, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]    

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). 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, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]

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). 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, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]

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). 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, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]

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).   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, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]

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). 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, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]  

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).   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, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]  

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" 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, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]  

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” 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, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]

The boys are excited to talk about a special they thoroughly enjoyed from the long-time standup veteran and quintessential Midwesterner.  Last week, Jay had a weird encounter with a vet, and Colton went to the dentist (0:15).  Colton Drake thinks US Olympians get the shaft (8:00).  Good subjects to bring up at the work Xmas party, including Israel, dinosaurs, and dragons (15:30).  Intro to Kathleen  Madigan (26:15).  Overall impressions (29:15).  How does a sparkly cream suit jacket rate in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (31:45).  Our favorite jokes (38:45).  Colton explains the improv concept of "Choosing the Third Option" (46:15).  Nitpicking (48:30).  What we'd emulate (51:00).  A lesson in the etiology and meaning of "pigeonholed" (53:30).  ChatGPT scathing review (58:00).  What to do when you fumble your words (1:01:00).  "Why I'm a Better Comic Than..." Kathleen Madigan (1:03:00).  Comics You Should Follow (@thepradaenchilada; @ianedwardscomedy) (1:07:25).  Upcoming shows (1:10:00). Next Week - Matt Rife - "Unwrapped."     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, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]

The boys give a very blunt critique of the Skankfest founder's YouTube special.  We talk about the purpose of our podcast and work through an existential crisis (0:15).  Introducing Luis J. Gomez (22:05).  High marks for Gomez in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (23:25).  Trailer/What we didn't like (26:45).  Overall impressions (31:40).  The risk of filming in a small club (32:50).  Luis's dirtiness reminds us of open mic humor (35:00).  Clips worth talking about (37:25).  Unfinished jokes (50:00).  Colton goes hard (54:20).  Is this gross or funny...or both (56:40).  Scathing ChatGPT review of the special (1:06:10).  Good hang?/Would it work?/Better Name?/Top 5?/What would we emulate? (1:08:55).  "Why I'm a Better Comic Than..." Luis J. Gomez (1:10:15).  Who we're listening to (@juandenmark; @bojohnsoncomedy) (1:13:25).  Upcoming shows (1:16:00). Next Week - Kathleen Madigan - "The Family Thread" (1:16:30).   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, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]

The fellas take a swipe at the comedy icon and billionaire's new Netflix special.  Did Crown Royal earn its name? (0:15)  Mom's Menu delivered, but the segment ends with a "sad boom" (1:40).  When not to shop for groceries (8:00).  Episode intro (17:10).  We welcome Bulgaria to SUS Nation (19:20).  Kevin Hart's trailer (21:50).  Overall impressions (24:05).  Analyzing Hart's audience (26:55).  Colton with a bit of slander (31:30).  Hart's impressive production value and stage intro (34:50).  Kevin sets the bar for Year 2 of Colton Drake: Fashionisto (37:10).  Stuff that we were annoyed by (40:30).  A missed opportunity (46:45).  Clips worth talking about (52:05).  How Hart gives back to comedy (1:02:00).  Good hang?/Would it work at open mic?/Better name for the special?/Top 5?/What would you emulate? (1:03:30).  "Why I'm a Better Comic Than..." Kevin Hart (1:06:20).  Who we're listening to (@charleshalljrcomedy) (1:09:20).  Upcoming shows (1:10:25) Next Week - Luis J. Gomez - "You're Making This Worse" (1:12:25).   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, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]  

The fellas take a crack at everybody's favorite high-energy Italian's sixth hour-long special.  Jay is absolutely awful at impressions (0:15).  The Snobs had a great show entertaining birthday girls and bikers last week (6:45).  The awkwardness of addressing loud audience members (10:45).  Weird comedy rooms (16:15).  Colton Drake: Fashionisto breaks down Maniscalco's "Leatherman's Jacket" look (28:00).  Hulu's visuals continue to impress (36:15).  Overall impressions/What we liked (42:15).  Favorite jokes (47:50).  What we didn't like (1:01:40).  Better name/Good hang/Top 5? (1:04:00).  Chat GPT's scathing review (1:08:30).  "Why I'm a Better Comic Than"...Sebastian Maniscalco (1:11:00).  Welcome to the SUS Squad, Vermont/Listener mail (1:13:50).  This week's "Comics You Should Follow" are (@gustate; @deddyfatstacks) (1:16:00).  We get mad at robots (1:17:00).  Upcoming gigs (1:21:45).  Next week: Luis J. Gomez - "You're Making it Worse" (1:22:55).   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, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]

The boys analyze the Cholo Fit webseries creator's Hulu special in this episode.  What makes good/bad storytelling? (0:20)  Do you look at people when you drive? (12:10)  Jay would be a horrible eyewitness (15:55).  First responder dogs and a Dalmatian fun fact (19:10).  Jay watches garbage television when he's depressed, and Colton says mean things about it (22:35).  We reached a listener milestone (38:00).  Frankie's bio (40:00).  Overall impressions, including what we liked and didn't like (41:45).  Our favorite jokes (52:45).  A clean and simple look gets judged by Colton Drake: Fashionisto (59:40).  Colton spots a "Prince Albert" in the wild (1:03:30).  Other comments on the special (1:10:30).  ChatGPT is mean to Frankie (1:20:40).  Good hang/Would it work at open mic/Better name for the special/Does it make your Top 5? (1:22:15).  "Why I'm a Better Comic Than..." Frankie Quiñones (1:24:20).  Who we're following (@demetriusfields ; @kevinisopropanol) (1:25:25).  Upcoming shows (1:27:00).  Next Week: Sebastian Maniscalco - "It Ain't Right"(1:29:00).   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, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]

We take on the titular character of the new Netflix sitcom Leanne and her second Netflix special!  We start with some quick thoughts on clean comedy (0:15).  We predict what Mrs. Morgan's like when she's mad? (3:40)  We had fun shows last week (8:10).  Colton fixes daylight saving time (9:40).  William Montgomery's rough TikTok moment (14:30).  We hate everything (20:45).  The mystery science of getting your "wind knocked out" (27:45)?  New listeners in Delaware, Chile, and the Yukon Territory (40:10).  Leanne Morgan's short bio (42:50).  Overall impressions (49:25).  Favorite jokes (52:45).  How does Leanne's Golden Trench Coat rate in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (1:02:35).  Leanne's perfect, authentic "voice" (1:10:15).  "Why I'm a Better Comic Than..." Leanne Morgan (1:19:50).  Who we're following (@alex.kumin; @kellenerskinecomic) (1:21:30).  Upcoming shows (1:23:45).  Next Week: Frankie Quinones - "Damn That's Crazy" (1:26:05).   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, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]

We cap off our first year by handing out awards for best/worst dressed, best/worst specials we reviewed, and our predictions for the coming year.  Celebrating our first year (0:20) What we enjoyed about the podcast (3:14) Jay is destroying things all over the place (5:00) Our favorite live performances we saw this year (10:40) Fashionisto review (13:10) Bottom five worst ‘fits (15:40) Best dressed according to Colton (23:15) Our least favorite specials of the year. (28:30) The "SUS Squad" picks their favorite specials this year (42:00) Our “Tight Five” Best Specials of the Year (44:30). How our picks surprised each other (1:05:00) Who would you like to see put out a special next year? (1:54:30) Is Austin comedy dead? (2:01:00) Will comedy improve next year (2:03:05) Is crowd work getting more or less popular? (2:12:15) Colton’s rap/comedy prediction (2:20:15) Why are there no mass shootings at comedy shows? (2:38:30) What did you learn? (2:45:35).  Next Week – Leanne Morgan – “Unspeakable Things” (2:54:55). From the bottom of our hearts, thanks for listening!   If you'd like to help us out, please like, rate, review, subscribe, follow, and tell your friends!  Enjoy!  See you for year 2!   IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]

Colton and Jay review Michelle Wolf's newest Netflix special on this week's episode.  Getting the gift of jokes from unfunny people (0:15).  Talking Halloween (5:10).  A seasonal treat in Mom's Menu (9:10).  YouTube feedback is hurtful (10:30).  Ms. Wolf's bio (15:10).  Good hang? (18:35).  Thought on improv (21:55).  Overall impressions (29:05).  Favorite jokes (35:10).  Did Jay invent a slang term (42:55).  A rare score for Michelle in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (43:30).  Picking nits (53:10).  ChatGPT Review/Would it work at open mic? (53:40).  Callbacks and perspective (56:00).  We have suggestions for alternative names for the special (57:20).  Does it make your top 5? (59:00).  What will you emulate? (59:15)  "Why I'm Better Than..." Michelle Wolf (1:03:10).  Comics You Should Follow (@thunderdavis ; @seanald_mcdoneld) (1:05:55).  Upcoming gigs (1:07:05).  Next Week - Year End Special (1:09:00).     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, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]

The SUS Boys take a dive into the first Netflix special of the co-host of Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast.  Colton experienced Spokane Halloween Expo, including "sliders" and one exhibit getting the "gas station porn magazine" treatment (0:15). Jay's trip to Nashville yielded multiple disastrous results (12:30).  Meet Matt McCusker (19:45).  Overall Impressions and a discussion of Netflix comedy budgeting (22:55).  A simple look gets big emotion in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (26:55).  Our favorite jokes (33:00).  Similarities between McCusker and his podcast partner (43:50).  Better name/Top 5? (51:30).  "Why I'm Better Than..." Matt McCusker (51:30).  "Comics You Should Follow" (@mattrosscomic; @bretraybould) (54:40).  A big welcome to our new listeners in West Virginia (55:30).  Upcoming Shows (56:05).  Next Week: Michelle Wolf - "The Well".     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, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]

Jay’s stadium tour took him to “Music City” this week, so we dust off a SUS Classic episode with our friend and fantastic comedian Harry J. Riley. Why does this special resonate with Harry? (1:40) Social commentary in 2000s comedy (9:00). How to make social commentary funny (14:30). Favorite jokes (16:45). The parallels between standup comedy and horror (27:45). The unfinished joke (32:30). Ghost stories and faith (40:00). Harry believes “The Rule of Three” is specific to Judeo-Christian societies (47:30). Rock’s 1999 black leather ‘fit gets a review from Colton Drake: Fashionisto (51:30). Did Chris Rock invent the mic drop (55:10). Harry admits he’s a joke thief (58:35). Next Week: Matt McCusker - "A Humble Offering". 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, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]

We take a look at our shortest special on record, the Aussie's 23-minute YouTube offering.  We provide a terrible history lesson about The Renaissance (0:30).  Helldivers 2 update (13:10).  Mom's Menu: chicken and curried rice (16:00).  James McCann's bio (17:30).  Colton's future plans as a best-selling author (20:00).  Overall impressions (25:15).  "Disheveled Chic" scores surprisingly high in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (29:15).  TikTok shopping (34:20).  Favorite jokes and a conversation about joke structure (42:30).  Work at open mic/good hang/better name? (59:00).  Stuff we didn't like (1:00:55).  "Why I'm Better Than..." James McCann (1:03:00).  Listener mail (1:05:00).  "Comics You Should Follow" (@iamrafewilliams ; @reeezy) (1:07:30).  Upcoming Shows (1:09:20).  Next Week: Standup Snobs Classic "Chris Rock: Bigger and Blacker".   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, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]

We take to HBO Max to critique the Human Resources writer's first hour while Colton drinks four Rockstars (0:15).  "This Week in Plumbing"...and in convenient store shopping (1:55).  Jay has a crush on the Maverick Lady (9:00).  We lambaste Caleb's music choice (15:10).  Mr. Hearon' bio and accolades (18:30).  A modest 'fit in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (19:55).  Overall impressions (22:00).  Some stuff that missed (25:00).  Favorite jokes/stuff we like (32:00).  More thoughts (41:00).  ChatGPT Review/Would it work at open mic?/Better name for the special?/Top 5?/Bottom 5? (46:30).  "Why I'm Better Than..." Caleb Hearon (52:10).  Listener mail (56:00).  Colton broke his tooth eating pizza (57:20).  Riyadh Comedy Festival thoughts (58:45).  Mom's nonexistent menu (1:11:20).  New listeners in 26 countries last week !!!! (1:12:15).  "Comics You Should Follow" (@noahgcomedy ; @phillipkopczynski) (1:13:45).  Upcoming shows (1:14:30).   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, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]

The Bad Friends co-host, actor, and comedian's first Hulu special (#3 total) is the subject of today's action-packed episode.  Colton and Jay have a music debate (0:20).  Bev's birthday weekend (8:00).  The SUS Chinese Tripod Giveaway!! (9:45).  Rapture talk (10:15).  Would you clone yourself? (17:00)  Cake talk (19:55).  Welcome, Wyoming (25:00).  Santino's bio (27:40).  Overall impressions/stuff we noticed (30:00).  Ending a special (38:50).  Colton Drake: Fashionisto reminds you never to give away your secrets, man! (40:30). Other stuff we liked/favorite clips (48:00).  What we'd emulate?/Work at an open mic?/Good hang?/Top 5? (59:00).  "Why I'm Better Than..." Andrew Santino (1:03:00).  Comics You Should Follow (@jorgeisthinking ; @nicoleaimee) (1:07:10).  Upcoming Shows (1:!2:00).  Colton doesn't beg for followers, he chooses them (1:14:15).  Next Week: Caleb Hearon - "Model Comedian" (1:19:25).   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, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]

The Snobs take aim at the debut Netflix special of the "Bein' Ian with Jordan" podcast host this week.  Last week, Colton played a lot of Helldivers 2 (1:10).  Pee traps and conspiracies in "This Week in Plumbing" (3:30).  Colton's golf story (8:00).  Jensen's bio (16:05).  Overall impressions (18:50).  Jordan's choker takes center stage in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (24:35).  Favorite jokes (33:10).  Things we didn't like (46:55).  A cliché-heavy Chat GPT review (51:55).  Good hang?/Would it work at open mic?/What would you emulate? (54:30).  "Why I'm Better Than..." Jordan Jensen (59:00).  Listener mail (1:02:20).  We hit a follower milestone (1:08:20).  "Comics You Should Follow" (@aidsman109 ; @calvinevanscomedy) (1:09:15).  Upcoming shows (1:10:10).  Next Week: Andrew Santino - "White Noise" (1:12:30).   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, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]

We welcome The Tarp Report podcast co-host, 2021 Seattle Comedy Competition Runner-Up, and all-around nice guy Sam Miller to the basement to talk about his 2023 special.  Sam thought Jay would live in more "lawyerly" digs (1:00).  Find out how COVID delayed the release of this special...it's kind of obvious, but still (4:30).  Sam's take on political jokes (12:00).  Our favorite jokes from the special (19:15).  Did Miller's old man shoot his dog? (24:00)  The story of the infamous "loud laugher" who was at the taping (27:00).  How Sam got expelled from jail (30:00).  How does he edit jokes? (36:30)  Why you notice opportunities lost more than shots you are afforded (40:00).  The time Miller bombed in front of his Mom and Gary Gulman (44:30).  What we liked and didn't about the special (49:30).  "Comics You Should Follow" (@lynettelaughs; @blakefreemancomedy; @nunnigram) (53:30).  Next Week: Jordan Jensen - "Take Me With You" (Netflix).   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, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]

The Snobs took a break for Labor Day Weekend.  However, they had an episode at the ready.  Jon Hodge joins the boys to discuss the legendary Hilarious special, which helped inspire him to become a comedian.  Introducing Hodge (2:10).  Does Jon rehearse his bits? (8:55)  Hodge's favorite original jokes (15:00).  We ask how Jon was inspired by this special? (21:00).  Louis's bio and the history of Hilarious (23:45).  Our favorite jokes from the special (32:45).  Train travel (55:00).  What we will try to emulate about Louis? (59:30)  "Why I'm a Better Comic Than..." Louis CK (1:05:05).  Comics You Should Follow (@richvosthelegend; @hotfemalecomedian; @jakevcomedy) (1:06:00).     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, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]  

The cool, calm, and collected 28-year old's second special is the subject of discussion in this episode.  No new listener areas this week (0:25).  Old, fat, white guys know their Mexican cuisine (2:50).  Mom's menu: Shrimp Scampi (4:30).  The boys try to solve a poop mystery in "This Week in Plumbing" (6:55).  Introducing Ralph Barbosa (15:55).  Does Barbosa get a perfect score in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (21:00).  Our favorite jokes (25:30).  Overall impressions (30:00).  Stuff we didn't love (35:00).  Mean ChatGPT review (39:40).  Good Hang/Better Name for the Special (44:25).  "Why I'm Better Than..." Ralph Barbosa (48:00).  Mean YouTube comments (51:10).  Listener Mail (56:00).  IG Follower update (1:00:00).  Comics You Should Follow (@rayharringtoncomedy; @trejlamb) (1:00:30).  Upcoming shows (1:02:30).  Next week: Finlay Christie - "Aura Farmer" 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, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]  

Ten specials in, the Aussie has to deal with our critique of his newest Netflix special.  Jay Berg gets super arrogant talking about last week (0:20).  Mom's Menu - Weekend Edition was fantastic (11:20).  No new listener regions this week, but Wyoming takes some strays (12:45).  Introducing Jim Jefferies' - not his real name - bio (17:15).  Overall impressions (19:30).  How does Jim's no frills, comedy basic look rate in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (22:55).  How does Jefferies get away with his dark humor? (31:45).  A triple-play of favorite jokes (36:50).  Berg has a better name for the special/Good hang?/Would it work at an open mic? (52:30).  What the snobs want to emulate from Jim (55:40).  The robot review gets mean in Chat GPT review (59:30).  "Why I'm Better Than..." Jim Jefferies (1:01:55).  A familiar face chimes in for listener mail (1:05:25).  Colton drops a deuce on a plane (1:08:40).  IG Follower Count Update (1:13:40).  Who we're following (@derrick_yells ; @tyrik.woods) (1:14:30).  Upcoming shows (1:16.20).  Next Week: Ralph Barbosa - "Planet Bosa" (1:18:50).   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, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]  

The boys critique the grizzled comedy veteran and ground-breaking podcast host's newest HBO special.  What's the limit on IG name characters (1:00)?  Casino talk (2:00).  Momma Jan has projects (7:30).  Colton's impossible XBox GamerTag (11:00).  Introducing Marc Maron (16:05).  Overall impressions (18:05).  What we liked (19:50).  Jeans on jeans earns a suprising number of P-Alb's in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (23:45).  Favorite jokes (30:35).  ChatGPT rips Maron apart (39:00).  "Why I'm Better Than..." Marc Maron (41:25).  Cheryl T's listener mail is a gem (44:25).  IG Follower Update (47:45).  Comics You Should Follow (@rachelaflleje ; @thisissimonking). (49:00).  Upcoming shows (50:45).  Next Week: Jim Jefferies - "Two Limb Policy" (52:35).   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, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]  

Are we having a good time?  The Snobs take on everybody's favorite everyman and his second Netflix hour.  Last week (0:30).  New Zealand joins the SUS party (7:50).  Introducing Dusty Slay (9:40).  What makes a "working man"? (11:50)  Things we didn't like (14:50).  Colton weighs in on whether Slay is a "truck guy" in Fashionisto (19:35).  Overall impressions (27:35).  Dusty has a warchest of "Bomb Savers" (30:20).  Colton likes the structure (35:10).  Favorite jokes (40:20).  Better name for a special?/Good Hang?/Would this work at an open mic?/What would you emulate? (44:45).  Chat GPT hates Dusty Slay (52:45).  "Why I'm Better Than..." Dusty Slay (55:50).  This Week In Plumbing (58:20).  Listener mail (58:45).  IG Follower update (1:00:00).  Comics You Should Follow (@ryan__mccomb; @benbarkas2; @ishcomedian) (1:00:40).  Upcoming shows (1:01:50).  Next Week: Marc Maron - Panicked (1:03:45).     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, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]

Darkness and negativity abound in the long-time comic, podcaster, and writer's newest YouTube offering.  Last week, Jay overstayed his welcome in Post Falls (0:30).  Momma Jan drops off some chicken wings in Mom's Menu (2:00).  We welcome new listeners in three countries and The Big Sky State (6:05).  A brief introduction to Joe DeRosa (19:10).  The boys discuss the interesting visual techniques used in this special (28:15).  A pants-free consideration of Joe's look in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (32:30).  How does DeRosa get away with the extreme darkness he exhibits on stage? (38:00)  Our favorite jokes (41:45).  What we're stealing/Is he a good hang/Would this work at open mic? (52:00)  Chat GPT review (56:40).  "Why I'm Better Than..." Joe DeRosa (1:00:30).  Listener mail (1:05:55).  This Week In Plumbing (1:08:00).  IG follower count update (1:11:20).  Comics You Should Follow (@fintaylorcomedy; @cantguardmyke) (1:12:40).  Upcoming Shows (1:14:30).  Next Week: Dusty Slay - "Wet Heat".      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, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]

In our first ever LIVE podcast, we welcome the Inlander's 2025 Best Comic in Spokane to interview him about his debut YouTube special on the night of its premiere (0:15).  How did you get into comedy? (2:00)  Colton rates Anthony's look in Fashionisto (5:15).  We rate the editing/camera work provided by Spokane-local comics (10:30).  Anthony talks about community support (13:00).  Is there anything you wish you could change about the special? (16:00)  The Musket Joke (19:20).  Are you done telling the jokes that appear on the special? (25:20)  Audience Q and A (32:10).  Singleton talks about his comedy inspirations (45:10).   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, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]

The comedy club owner, writer, podcast host and noted crowd work/roast comic's debut Netflix special is the subject of this week's podcast.  Colton was on the hunt for horrifically ugly shoes last week (2:30).  Mom takes the week off and Colton steps in with "Drake's Menu" (8:08).  The podcast gains listeners, but no new countries (9:50).  The boys talk about the world of secretaries (11:15).  Jackson's (short) bio (17:25).  Overall impressions (20:50).  What makes a special a crowd work special (25:00).  Was Nate really "cooking" the crowd? (36:00).  Jackson's sparkly look gets surprising marks in Fashionisto (41:35).  We don't love the name of the country (47:25).  What makes a good name for a comedy club? (51:15).  What did we learn from Jackson (57:00).  "Why I'm Better Than..." Nate Jackson (1:01:30).  Listener mail, we got one! (1:05:35).  IG follower count update (1:06:25).  Who we're listening to ( @kellycollette ; @dandocimo ) (1:07:20).  An exceedingly poor effort from Chat GPT in this week's review (1:09:15).  Upcoming Shows (1:10:40).  Next Week: Anthony Singleton - "Spokane Famous" LIVE!   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, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]  

We dive into the Ladystache member's Netflix debut in this week's extended episode, joined by BroDads Podcast co-host and national headliner Harry J. Riley.  A local breakfast spot nearly killed Colton over the weekend  (0:50).  Favorite jokes (11:50).  A short introduction to Steph Tolev (15:05).  Overall impressions (19:30).  Harry explains how the Filth Queen reminds him of Dave Attell (24:40).  More favorite jokes (27:45).  A shiny mullet and a sleeveless romper get an interesting score from Colton in Fashionisto (32:40).  Did Steph actually wish she could have done more crowd work in this special? (43:45).  ChatGPT gives a mean review (46:15).  Even more favorite jokes (52:35).  Do we think Tolev would be a fun hang? (1:01:35)  Which of her characteristics will we be emulating in our own acts? (1:15:45)  "Why I'm a Better Comic Than..." Steph Tolev (1:19:45).  Harry gets sad during the IG follower count update (1:22:45). Who we're following/listening to: (@ryangoodcase ; @gigglesandpills ; @placesitookashitthisyear ) (1:25:55).  Upcoming gigs for Harry and the Snobs (1:26:25).  Next Week: Nate Jackson - "Super Funny" (1:34:35).   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, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]

The fellas critique the Janice and Jeffrey star's Hularious offering.  Last week (0:35).  Estonia joins the SUS Squad (6:15).  Introducing Matteo Lane (11:10).  Overall impressions (16:55).  Our thoughts on wearing "dress shorts" during a special taping in Fashionisto (19:00).  Would Matteo's material work at an open mic (27:40).  Favorite jokes/What we liked (28:25).  What Jay Berg is going to steal from Matteo (40:30).  A vicious ChatGPT review (43:00).  What we didn't like (47:30)?  "Why I'm Better Than..." Matteo Lane (51:30).  Mom's Menu: Honey/Garlic Glazed Salmon and Curried Rice (54:10).  IG follower update (55:20).  Upcoming shows (56:15).  Who we're following/listening to (@nickalexcomedy; @shanebianchicomedy187) (59:45).  Next week: Steph Tolev - "Filth Queen" (1:01:00).   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, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]

This week, we discuss the newest "Hularious" special from the popular Los Angeles comedian.  Last week (0:45).  We welcome Ukraine and parts of Germany and Australia to SUS Nation (10:00).  Introducing Atsuko Okatsuka (13:10).  Overall impressions (18:55).  Colton rates Okatsuka's interesting "watermelon look" in Fashionisto (24:45).  We agree Atsuko is a fun hang (34:40).  Stuff we didn't like (35:20).  Would this work at an open mic? (40:15).  Favorite jokes/what we liked (41:00).  ChatGPT scathing review (50:00).  "Why I'm Better Than..." Atsuko Okatsuka (52:50).  IG follower update/Who we're following/listening to (@peter_revello ; @hansdickie ) (57:15).  Upcoming gigs (1:00:25).  Next week: Matteo Lane - "The Al Dente Special" (1:02:20).   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, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]

We set our sights on the comedian, podcaster, and actor's third YouTube effort.  Last week (1:00). Colton's Father's Day show (7:00).  New Listeners in Sweden (9:00).  Introducing Joe List (13:15).  Overall impressions (15:00).  Two 'fits, two ratings in Fashionisto (16:30).  The challenge of filming a special at two venues (24:30).  Favorite jokes (29:30).  The Snobs talk "The Art of the Callback" (36:30).  Stuff we didn't like (59:15).  ChatGPT review (1:01:45).  Better name for the special? (1:04:15).  "Why I'm Better Than..." Joe List (1:06:00).  IG follower update/Who we're following/listening to (@tanneramigleo ; @glenn_wool) (1:10:00).  Upcoming gigs (1:12:00).  Next week: Atsuko Okatsuka - "Father" (1:13:25).     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, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]

We bring you a super-sized episode analyzing the comic's fourth HBO special.  Last week (1:00).  Chasing the algorithm (9:10).  Welcome new followers in Hungary,  Vietnam, and Sachsen, Germany (13:10).  Jerrod Carmichael's bio (16:05).  Overall impressions (18:45).  What lessons do you take from Jerrod? (24:25).  Wifebeater chic in Fashionisto (25:30).  Favorite jokes (33:45).  ChatGPT (43:00).  Would this work at an open mic (47:00).  Extensive discussion of building bits and open mics (48:00).  "Why I'm Better Than..." Jerrod Carmichael (1:16:15).  IG follower count update (1:18.40). Who we're following/listening to (@comically_toiloi ; @billywaynedavis) (1:18:45).  Upcoming gigs (1:19:15).  Next week: Joe List - "Small Ball" (1:21:30).   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, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]