Industry Standard w/ Barry Katz

Carol Baum is known for Producing Hit Films like Fly Away Home, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Father of the Bride & The Good Girl Starring Jennifer Aniston. She helped turn Stephen King's The Shining into a Film by Stanley Kubrick, was Vice President at 20th Century Fox & Co-President of Dolly Parton's Sandollar Productions. In this episode of The Industry Standard Podcast Barry Katz sits down with legendary Movie & TV Producer Carol Baum for a look at remarkable career producing over 34 Movies & TV Shows. This "Nice Girl" from 1950's American Graffiti-Style New Jersey grew up to become a fighter in Hollywood. Carol discusses how her career in Hollywood has lasted decades because she played the long game. Carol first worked in publishing then moved to Hollywood to raise a family and have a career. It was an uncommon combination for women at the time but Carol stuck to her principles & strong work ethic & succeeded. She's worked with legends like Barbra Streisand & Dolly Parton plus great writers like Mike White who wrote television’s The White Lotus. She executive produced Dead Ringers directed by David Cronenberg & Kicking and Screaming directed by Noah Baumbach who also wrote the Blockbuster Film Barbie. Carol has recently written a book "Creative Producing". In this Podcast she shares some of her book's wisdom such as: Don't keep people waiting, have great taste, watch out for horrible bosses, don't be afraid to call people & most importantly fight for what you believe in.

Tone Bell is a comedian and writer known for his infectious energy and relatable style of humor. When he started performing stand-up comedy he immediately gained recognition for his hilarious and engaging shows. When he first came to Los Angeles he quickly booked a recurring role on the show Whitney as RJ. After Whitney he then booked a role on the show Bad Judge and continued booking more and more series’ one after the other. In addition to his television roles, Bell has also appeared in critically acclaimed films like United States vs. Billie Holiday.

A look into Russell Peters' rise to fame as a globally renowned comedian with record-breaking ticket sales in multiple countries. Explore his USO tours, bestselling albums, and experiences in comedy. Delve into his early life facing racism, bullying, and breakdancing. Discover his journey from high school confrontations to comedy success, highlighting resilience and personal growth.

Morgan Jay, a musical comedian with a huge following on social media, discusses his journey in comedy and the inspiration behind his funny songs with Barry Katz. They explore his unique style, the fusion of music and comedy, navigating failures, and crafting evergreen comedy songs. A hilarious and insightful conversation for fans of comedy and music!

Michael Mendehlson studied business at the University of Pennsylvania. He started his career in the entertainment industry from the mail room of The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, and working himself all the way up to becoming a major producer and CEO of Patriot Pictures. He has produced hit major motion pictures such as The Matrix directed by the Wachowski sisters, What Women Want from director Nancy Meyers, Quentin Tarantino’s directorial debut Reservoir Dogs, and served as financier for David Fincher’s Fight Club.

Steph Tolev is a comedian and actress. She was the winner of the Best Female Comedian award at the 2015 Canadian Comedy Awards. Her 2019 album I'm Not Well was nominated the Juno Award for Comedy Album of the year. In 2022 she was hand-picked by Bill Burr to open for his tour. She can also bee seen in the feature films Drugstore June and Old Dads.

Earlier this month, the entertainment world suffered a tremendous loss with the passing of Norman Lear. At 101 years old, he never stopped working and creating. Known for creating popular series such as All in the Family and The Jeffersons, Norman Lear has been one of my biggest inspirations in this business. I am so tremendously honored to have known him and been able to interview him on Industry Standard. I hope his words and stories inspire you the way they did for me.

Earlier this month, the entertainment world suffered a tremendous loss with the passing of Norman Lear. At 101 years old, he never stopped working and creating. Known for creating popular series such as All in the Family and The Jeffersons, Norman Lear has been one of my biggest inspirations in this business. I am so tremendously honored to have known him and been able to interview him on Industry Standard. I hope his words and stories inspire you the way they did for me.

Judy Gold has had stand-up specials on HBO, Comedy Central, and appeared on Netflix’s Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration. She is the author of the critically acclaimed Yes, I Can Say That: When They Come For The Comedians, We Are All In Trouble, a book all about free speech and cancel culture. She has also made numerous appearances on MSNBC, CNN, and News Nation as a free speech advocate. The book was turned into a solo show directed by B.D. Wong in March of 2023 and has received rave reviews and will begin touring in 2024. Judy also is the host of her own podcast Kill Me Now with Judy Gold. She has numerous guest appearances and recurring roles on countless series. She has also won two Emmy awards for her work writing on The Rosie O’Donnell Show.

Judy Gold has had stand-up specials on HBO, Comedy Central, and appeared on Netflix’s Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration. She is the author of the critically acclaimed Yes, I Can Say That: When They Come For The Comedians, We Are All In Trouble, a book all about free speech and cancel culture. She has also made numerous appearances on MSNBC, CNN, and News Nation as a free speech advocate. The book was turned into a solo show directed by B.D. Wong in March of 2023 and has received rave reviews and will begin touring in 2024. Judy also is the host of her own podcast Kill Me Now with Judy Gold. She has numerous guest appearances and recurring roles on countless series. She has also won two Emmy awards for her work writing on The Rosie O’Donnell Show.