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Official weekly podcast of Ami Kozak! Best shmooze in the game.
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Apr 25, 2022 • 44min
Gilbert Gottfried RIP, Why Rich People Have Great Skin, & Listening to Eachother for the First Time | Buckle Up #26
This one was recorded before Passover, so don't mind the Passover Preview. In this very special episode, Mike and Ami try listening to each other for the first time to disastrous results. As always, find us on...
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008
Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg
Jump ahead by topic:
0:00 Gilbert Gottfried RIP
11:55 Bill Burr is SAVAGE
23:38 Podcast Cliques
27:50 Sonic the Hedgehog is GOOD?!?
29:20 Listening to Eachother is GROSS
34:35 Passover Preview
39: 50 Wisdom

Apr 12, 2022 • 1h 5min
Ami Reaches Flow, We're Over Seth Rogan, & Miami is for Hot People | Buckle Up #25
Ami talks about the flow-state he achieved after a marathon of comedy performances. Mike explains why Seth Rogan ruined a perfectly fine movie, and things get esoteric when we get into post-pandemic PTSD. As always, find us on...
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008
Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast
TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg
Links
Mike's Newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/
Ami's Major-2 Appearance: https://www.instagram.com/amikozak_official/reels/
Gary V on Flagrant 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrdOPOhRcz8
Michael's TikTok short-stories: https://www.tiktok.com/@mentsch
Timestamps
0:00 AmiReviews His StandUp NY Sets
8:35 Gary V on Andrew Schultz
14:43 Ami Achieves Flow (Seriously)
28:20 Mike’s Newsletter Update 32:00 Seth Rogan Hatefest
43:36 Miami Is Awesome IF You’re Hot
49:00 Post-Pandemic PTSD
57:40 Disney Reactions

Apr 5, 2022 • 40min
The Oscars Are a Delusion & Ami Reviews His First Real Standup Set | Buckle Up #24
Thanks for your patience folks! Here's our VERY belated take on Chris Rock's verbal assault of Will Smith at the Oscars, and we break down how Ami's first official standup set went last week when he opened for Elon Gold. As always, find us on...
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008
Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast
TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg
Links
Andrew Schulz roasts Will Smith: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVPH2CN9sps
Ami's set at StandupNY: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CbxfWAel6K_/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet, https://www.instagram.com/reel/CbupA-mFyTI/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet
Timestamps:
00:00 Will Smith takes
20:20 Ami’s a Comic Now
33:00 2024...
36:15 Norm Macdonald

Mar 29, 2022 • 58min
Let the Money Come, Ami Got Famous, & Our First Joke Workshop | Buckle Up #23 | Buckle Up #23
Sory for the delay folks. We finally have shownotes/links and timestamps below. For tix to see Ami LIVE @ Standup NY: https://www.elongold.com/tour
As always, find us on...
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008
Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast
TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg
Links:
Mike's newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/
Mr. Beast on Rogan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3A8kawxMOcQ
Matt Friend's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matturday.night.live
George Saunders' Substack: https://georgesaunders.substack.com/
00:00 This is 30
07:50 Mr Beast on Rogan
14:03 Monetizing
19:05 Being Patient
25:20 How to sue social media
33:00 Wife Stuff
37:00 How to Start + Ami’s Origin Story
49:15 The WORK
50:35 Joke Workshop

Mar 22, 2022 • 1h 8min
Mike's Scary Baby Story, Psychotic Breaks, and Ami Had a Good Week | Buckle Up #22
Mike recounts his time in the NICU, and Ami shares what it's like to have a psychotic break. Light stuff, folks. As always, find us on...
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008
Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast
TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg

Mar 15, 2022 • 18min
Ami Solo-cast: Affirmations and New Media Takes Center Stage | Buckle Up #21
Ladies and gentleman, Ami Kozak.
As always, find us on...
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008
Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast
TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg

Mar 8, 2022 • 1h 22min
How to Adapt: Lessons from Kanye and Andrew Schulz | Buckle Up #20
We get deep into what's currently challenging us in our creative careers, and look to the Netflix documentary Jeen-Yuhs, and YouTube standup Andrew Schultz, for the inspiration we need. Timestamps coming soon!
Links to check out:
Jeen-Yuhs trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-e_YPO-RYc
Andrew Schulz: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAndrewSchulz
Through The Wire by Ye: https://open.spotify.com/track/4mmkhcEm1Ljy1U9nwtsxUo?si=e56683a9bd484007
As always, find us on...
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008
Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast
TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg

Mar 1, 2022 • 45min
Ukraine, Ukraine, & Ukraine | Buckle Up #19
Mike and Ami try to talk about the war the only way they can. Mike gets into his own experience in Ukraine and some uncomfortable feelings of antisemitism he's dealt with. Ami talks about Trump. Timestamps coming soon! As always, find us on...
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008
Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast
TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast #comedy #podcast

Feb 22, 2022 • 1h 6min
Deepak Chopra Is a Televangelist, Ami Meets Bruno Mars, & Finding Your Creative Holes | Buckle Up #18
We give politics and Joe Rogan a rest for a week and get back to discussing strategies for staying creative. Ami recounts meeting Bruno Mars in 2010 and Mike talks about his new newsletter project. As always, find us on...
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008
Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast
TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg

Feb 15, 2022 • 1h 1min
Rogan's N-Word Drama, Spotify's Secret Plan, & Choosing Your Persona Wisely | Buckle Up #17
As always, find us on...
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008
Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast
TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast
00:00 Rogan's N-Word Drama. Ugh.
37:42 Portnoy vs. Meidas Touch was LAME
45:41 How Rogan SHOULD discuss Racism
49:41 Has Saagar Enjeti Gone NUTS?
54:02 Jordan Peterson ROASTS Trudea
56:40 Two Ways to Do Comedy