Barry Katz Breaks Down the Comedy Business

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🗓️ 25 February 2026

⏱️ 68 minutes

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Summary

Hosts Adam Glyn and guest co-host Jeff Cerulli dive deep into the world of comedy management with the legendary Barry Katz. Known for managing some of the biggest names in comedy, including Dave Chappelle and Louis CK, Barry shares his unique insights on what it takes to navigate the complex landscape of the entertainment industry. The conversation takes a nostalgic turn as Adam and Jeff reminisce about their early days in comedy, discussing the gritty reality of performing at rundown clubs and the lessons learned along the way. Barry elaborates on the crucial differences between a manager and an agent, shedding light on the responsibilities that come with the role of a manager. He emphasizes the importance of being 'undeniable' in the industry and shares inspiring stories of artists who have risen to fame through sheer determination and talent. This episode is packed with candid anecdotes, invaluable advice, and a deep appreciation for the art of comedy. Whether you're an aspiring comedian or just a fan of the craft, this conversation is a treasure trove of insights that will motivate and inspire. Don’t miss a thing! Follow Hollywood Raw on Insta, Facebook, and Twitter. Adam Glyn -Insta / Twitter Jeff Cerulli - Insta / Twitter Barry Katz - Insta / Twitter This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:39.8	Welcome to the Hollywood Raw podcast.
0:43.1	Dax is not here today because he's out getting working on his tan.
0:46.9	I'm joined by my buddy, my pal, my comedy.
0:50.3	Dax is my my podcast boyfriend.
0:54.5	This guy right here is my comedy husband.
1:00.1	Jeff Sirruly hosted the, I mean, Jeff's got a really good podcast.
1:03.7	Just podcast is called a documentary.
1:12.5	He is because Jeff is a comedian, but also has directed his own documentaries, but he does a podcast about documentaries and interviews a bunch of documentaries. So I want to have Jeff on to talk to our guest today. Barry Katz,
1:17.1	Barry Katz is a legendary comedy manager represented everyone from Louis C.K. to Tracy Morgan
1:23.0	to Dave Chappelle, Dane Cook. And then, you know, his guys made a lot of money. So it's cool to talk to him. Jeff, how are you, sir? Yes, thank you for having me on. I am your comedy husband. That's a permit. You're my comedy husband. You're my house. So long. How long have we known each other now, Jeff? We go back to the old New York comedy club.
1:46.0	It's run very differently now, but when we did it, it was owned by someone else and it was
1:53.0	like kind of this kind of this kind of grungy kind of run down comedy club and we used to seat
2:00.0	there for stage time.
2:01.6	Yeah, we used to work, we'd work three hours a night and we didn't get paid a dollar.
2:06.8	It would actually cost us money to get there, but we didn't get a cent, not even tipped out.
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