Industry Standard w/ Barry Katz

In this episode, Barry sits down with Dr. Phil to talk about his humble beginnings from being homeless and dealing with an alcoholic father to his first encounter with Oprah Winfrey and his subsequent first ever television appearance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

OWEN SMITH has performed stand-up on Conan and Colbert. He’s a regular at the Comedy Store Hollywood and Comedy Cellar in New York. He created an underground buzz in the comedy world when he shot his hour special “Good Luck Everybody” entirely on ten iPhones then retuned them the next day and got all his money back. Owen is also a sought after writer. His writing credits include: ABC’s "Black•ish," "Survivor’s Remorse" (Starz), "The Arsenio Hall Show," "Whitney" (NBC), "Deon Cole’s Black Box" (TBS), "Are We There Yet" (TBS), and "Everybody Hates Chris." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

OWEN SMITH has performed stand-up on Conan and Colbert. He’s a regular at the Comedy Store Hollywood and Comedy Cellar in New York. He created an underground buzz in the comedy world when he shot his hour special “Good Luck Everybody” entirely on ten iPhones then retuned them the next day and got all his money back. Owen is also a sought after writer. His writing credits include: ABC’s "Black•ish," "Survivor’s Remorse" (Starz), "The Arsenio Hall Show," "Whitney" (NBC), "Deon Cole’s Black Box" (TBS), "Are We There Yet" (TBS), and "Everybody Hates Chris." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BILL HILARY is one of the most influential executives and network presidents in the entertainment business. Hilary has been the CEO of BBC America, the president of FUSEtv, and the general manager and executive vice president of Comedy Central. During his time at Comedy Central, he was responsible for iconic shows such as "South Park," "The Office" or "Chappelle's Show." He is presently the president of Moment 2 Moment Entertainment. In this episode, Barry and Bill talk about the creation of "Chappelle's show" and working with some of the best people in the business such as Jimmy Kimmel and Jon Stewart. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BILL HILARY is one of the most influential executives and network presidents in the entertainment business. Hilary has been the CEO of BBC America, the president of FUSEtv, and the general manager and executive vice president of Comedy Central. During his time at Comedy Central, he was responsible for iconic shows such as "South Park," "The Office" or "Chappelle's Show." He is presently the president of Moment 2 Moment Entertainment. In this episode, Barry and Bill discuss working in Ireland during The Troubles, and Bill's experience moving from the BBC to Comedy Central. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

STEVE SWEENEY is a comedian and actor known for "Back to School," "Me, Myself & Irene" and "The Equalizer." He is a legendary Boston comedian known as a master of dialects and character voices.  He has been a featured on major television shows including "David Letterman," "Evening at the Improv," "Comics Come Home," and Comedy Central, and starred in his own Boston-based sitcom, "Park Street Under." In this episode, Barry and Steve talk about Steve's first break and his experience working with some of the biggest names in the business. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

STEVE SWEENEY is a comedian and actor known for "Back to School," "Me, Myself & Irene" and "The Equalizer." He is a legendary Boston comedian known as a master of dialects and character voices.  He has been a featured on major television shows including "David Letterman," "Evening at the Improv," "Comics Come Home," and Comedy Central, and starred in his own Boston-based sitcom, "Park Street Under." In this episode, Barry and Steve exchange stories from the past and talk about growing up and exploring the comedy scene in Boston. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SUKHINDER SINGH CASSIDY is a technology executive and entrepreneur. She has worked at the biggest of most successful companies in the world including Google, Amazon and News Corp, Yodlee (YODL), and Polyvore. In 2011, she founded JOYUS, the video shopping platform for women, and served as CEO then Chairman until 2017. She is also the founder of theBoardlist and is currently the president of StubHub See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SUKHINDER SINGH CASSIDY is a technology executive and entrepreneur. She has worked at the biggest of most successful companies in the world including Google, Amazon and News Corp, Yodlee (YODL), and Polyvore. In 2011, she founded JOYUS, the video shopping platform for women, and served as CEO then Chairman until 2017. She is also the founder of theBoardlist and is currently the president of StubHub See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

JOSH WOLF is a comedian, actor and writer who has become one of the most sought after personalities in comedy today. From adding his quick witted commentary on comedy round tables, to becoming a New York Times Bestselling Author, writing on hit television shows, and headlining stand-up comedy tours across the nation, Wolf has proved time and time again he is one of the most dynamic and multi-faceted comedians in the entertainment business. Wolf was a regular round table guest and writer on the hit E! series “Chelsea Lately,” and appeared as a performer on “After Lately.” In March 2013, Wolf released his latest book, “It Takes Balls: Dating Single Moms and Other Confessions from an Unprepared Single Dad.” Funny and brutally honest, the book details Wolf’s adventures as a struggling stand up comedian, while juggling being a single parent in Los Angeles. He also wrote on numerous sitcoms including “Yes, Dear,” Will Smith’s “All of Us,” and “Cuts,” starring Shannon Elizabeth. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.