Industry Standard w/ Barry Katz

ANTHONY CLARK is a prolific actor, comedian, and producer who was named College Entertainer of the Year while studying at Emerson College and also won the Top College Comedian Award from the American Collegiate Talent Showcase. Clark started his acting career with film roles in “Dogfight” with River Phoenix, “The Thing Called Love,” (Peter Bogdanovich), and “The Rock” (directed by Michael Bay). In stand-up Clark broke in 1995 on HBO's “Young Comedians Special” hosted by Garry Shandling (along with Dave Chappelle, Dave Attell, and Louis C.K). In television, he starred in the CBS series “Yes, Dear” and was nominated for a Young Artist and Prism Award. Additional shows he starred in were "Ellen," "Soul Man," "Boston Common, as host of the Emmy Nominated “Last Comic Standing,” and his critically acclaimed stand-up special, "Ambiguous" is available on Amazon Prime.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

JEFF STILSON is an American stand-up comedian, writer and TV producer. As a stand up, he has appeared on Late Night with David Letterman, The Tonight Show, Comedy Central, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and is a regular guest on The Panel in Australia. He has also won two Emmy awards and received 14 nominations as a comedy writer and producer. He worked as a writer for The Late Show with David Letterman, and as a producer and writer for The Chris Rock Show, Da Ali G Show, Last Comic Standing and The Daily Show, and many others. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

JEFF STILSON is an American stand-up comedian, writer and TV producer. As a stand up, he has appeared on Late Night with David Letterman, The Tonight Show, Comedy Central, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and is a regular guest on The Panel in Australia. He has also won two Emmy awards and received 14 nominations as a comedy writer and producer. He worked as a writer for The Late Show with David Letterman, and as a producer and writer for The Chris Rock Show, Da Ali G Show, Last Comic Standing and The Daily Show, and many others. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

DENNIS RODMAN began his professional basketball journey in 1986 as the 2nd round (27th overall) pick of the Detroit Pistons. At the end of his NBA career, after playing with the Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers, and Dallas Mavericks, he became one of the NBA's dominant all-time players, finishing his career with five NBA championships, two All-Star appearances, twice named the league's Top Defensive Player, and the only player in history to lead the league in rebounding seven seasons in a row. In 2011, Rodman was inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

DENNIS RODMAN began his professional basketball journey in 1986 as the 2nd round (27th overall) pick of the Detroit Pistons. At the end of his NBA career, after playing with the Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers, and Dallas Mavericks, he became one of the NBA's dominant all-time players, finishing his career with five NBA championships, two All-Star appearances, twice named the league's Top Defensive Player, and the only player in history to lead the league in rebounding seven seasons in a row. In 2011, Rodman was inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Comedian AIDA RODRIGUEZ continues her discussion with Barry Katz and shares her unique insights about the entertainment business, her difficult journey and her path to working with Tiffany Haddish and many more successful people. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Comedian AIDA RODRIGUEZ sits down with Barry Katz for a unique interview about her journey through the world of comedy and stand-up, her ups and downs and her secret to success. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt Williams, started as a playwright in New York, got his first television job working on “Cosby,” and then created and executive produced the hit series “Roseanne,” “Home Improvement,” and “A Different World;” three of the most successful television shows in history. During this time, his work was honored with Emmy and Humanitas nominations, as well as sharing a Peabody Award for outstanding achievement in television writing, and created shows for some of the greatest comedian/actors of our generation, including Carol Burnett, Dan Akroyd, and Dave Chappelle. In film, Williams co-wrote and produced Disney's award-winning “Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken.” He also served as executive producer for the critically acclaimed drama “Firelight” with Sophie Marceau; produced and directed “Where The Heart Is,” starring Natalie Portman and Ashley Judd; produced Nancy Meyer's romantic comedy “What Women Want,” with Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt; and co-wrote, produced and directed “Walker Payne” starring Jason Patric and Sam Shepard. Most recently, Williams’ Wind Dancer Films (along with Identity Films) produced the feature film “As Cool As I Am,” starring Claire Danes and James Marsden and “Bernie,” along with Mandalay Vision, directed by Richard Linklater and starring Jack Black and Matthew McConaughey. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt Williams, started as a playwright in New York, got his first television job working on “Cosby,” and then created and executive produced the hit series “Roseanne,” “Home Improvement,” and “A Different World;” three of the most successful television shows in history. During this time, his work was honored with Emmy and Humanitas nominations, as well as sharing a Peabody Award for outstanding achievement in television writing, and created shows for some of the greatest comedian/actors of our generation, including Carol Burnett, Dan Akroyd, and Dave Chappelle. In film, Williams co-wrote and produced Disney's award-winning “Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken.” He also served as executive producer for the critically acclaimed drama “Firelight” with Sophie Marceau; produced and directed “Where The Heart Is,” starring Natalie Portman and Ashley Judd; produced Nancy Meyer's romantic comedy “What Women Want,” with Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt; and co-wrote, produced and directed “Walker Payne” starring Jason Patric and Sam Shepard. Most recently, Williams’ Wind Dancer Films (along with Identity Films) produced the feature film “As Cool As I Am,” starring Claire Danes and James Marsden and “Bernie,” along with Mandalay Vision, directed by Richard Linklater and starring Jack Black and Matthew McConaughey. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Barry Katz continues his interview with BEN FEINGOLD (producer and former president of worldwide home entertainment, digital distribution and product acquisitions at Sony Pictures) to talk about Ben's career and his relationships with people like Steve Jobs and Jeff Bezos. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.