
Industry Standard w/ Barry Katz
A one-of-a-kind insiders look at Hollywood from a totally different perspective. This inspirational weekly series provides an “all access pass” to the entertainment business through the eyes of comedy manager/producer Barry Katz and the industry's biggest "behind the scenes" players who candidly reveal the risky decisions they made that led to the most groundbreaking internet, television, radio, music, and film content in the world. Combining humor, insight, and motivation; Katz provides the blueprint for the audience to take their careers to the next tier, while showcasing each guests’ extraordinary journey from humble beginnings to the highest levels in their field.
Latest episodes

Jun 17, 2024 • 1h 17min
Ian Edwards
Ian Edwards began Stand Up Comedy in New York the 1990s when he first met Comedy Manager Barry Katz. Ian went on to write for The Keenan Ivory Wayans Show, Kevin Hart, Ashton Kutcher's Punk'd and recently a Spot on Bill Burr's Presents: Friends Who Kill.

Jun 11, 2024 • 58min
Ask Me Anything 2 w/ Barry Katz
Barry Katz Answers Questions from Friends & Members of the Blueprint for Success Entertainment Industry Networking Program about Comedians & Actors becoming Political Activists, the Art of Joke Writing, the Power of Social Media & More.

Jun 4, 2024 • 1h 12min
Ryan Sickler
Ryan Sickler is Live & Alive on Tour after a serious Health Scare. He's a Die Hard Dad who Hosts Bert Kreischer, Brad Williams, Jim Gaffigan, Steve-O & Friends on his Podcast The HoneyDew.

May 28, 2024 • 1h 11min
Matt Iseman
Matt Iseman has Hosted American Ninja Warrior for 16 Seasons but Did You Know He's a Doctor? He also won the Celebrity Apprentice Season that Never Aired. He Survived Cancer, is Friends with Arnold Schwarzenegger & His Fav Comic is Brian Regan.

May 21, 2024 • 42min
Ask Me Anything 1 w/ Barry Katz
Comedy Manager Barry Katz Answers Questions from the Blueprint for Success Members about Comedy Icons like Norm Macdonald's Phraseology, Bill Burr's Crowd Work, Depression, Mental Health & more.

May 14, 2024 • 1h 8min
Pete Aronson
Follow Network Executive & Generate Holdings LLC Founder Pete Aronson’s Journey from L.A. in the 80s as a P.A. on The Golden Girls to Disney & Founding his own Company.

May 7, 2024 • 1h 10min
Rob Morrow
Rob Morrow is Best Known for his Starring Role in TVs Northern Exposure 1990-1995 but did you know Rob Morrow Does Everything? He's an Actor, Writer, Director, Producer, Author, Musician, Songwriter & Drummer of Course.

Apr 30, 2024 • 1h 21min
Graham Dugoni
Philosopher Entrepreneur Graham Dugoni Literally went from Living in a Van to the CEO of a Multi-Million Dollar Company that Creates Phone-Free Spaces for Educators, Musicians, Comedians & Events. Learn How Graham's Idea Became a Reality in this fascinating Industry Standard Interview with Barry Katz.

Apr 23, 2024 • 1h 27min
Zachary Gordon
Zachary Gordon found Fame as the Star of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid Films. Now in his mid-twenties Zach is a Musician, Prolific Voice Actor, Television Regular & Star of the New Feature Film Max Dagan Produced by this Podcast's Host Barry Katz.

Apr 4, 2024 • 1h 34min
Orny Adams
Orny Adams describes Himself as a Comedian, Actor, Coach on MTV Teen Wolf, Entrepreneur & Businessman. His Comedy Special More Than Loud has over 5 Million Views on YouTube. He Produces a Weekly Podcast What's Wrong with Orny Adams & Packs Venues around the Country. Barry Katz describes him as a Wordsmith skilled in Poetry, Diction & Alliteration.
Hang Out with Orny Adams every week in his Vintage Trailer Podcast Studio with guests like Pete Holmes, Adam Carolla & Godfrey & Teen Wolf's Holland Roden for What's Wrong with Orny Adams. Check out his Specials More Than Loud, Takes the Third & Path of Most Resistance. His recognizable voice can be heard on KFI AM 640 & iHeart Radio. His recognizable character Coach was on MTV's Teen Wolf (2011 - 2017).
This interview with Barry Katz reflects on Orny's Standup Comedy Career in New York & Los Angeles. He discusses self-management, self-promotion, appearances on David Letterman, financing his own specials and has some questions for Barry too.