Standup Snobs (with Jay Berg and Colton Drake)
by Jay Berg
Is this your podcast?Jay Berg is an independent podcast creator known for his comedic insights and critiques within the stand-up comedy realm. Co-hosting with Colton Drake, he brings a semi-professional perspective to the art of comedy, infusing each episode wi…
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Audience Interest
- stand-up comedy specials
- comedy critiques
Podcast Focus
- critique of successful comics
- comedic segments and skits
Publishing Consistency
- 75 episodes released
- active for 1 year
Platform Reach
- available on TuneIn
- available on Castbox
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 6 chart positions in 6 markets.
By chart position
- 🇺🇸US · Stand-Up#8630K to 100K
- 🇬🇧GB · Stand-Up#1735K to 30K
- 🇰🇷KR · Stand-Up#5510K to 30K
- 🇧🇷BR · Stand-Up#5610K to 30K
- 🇮🇳IN · Stand-Up#9310K to 30K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
20K to 69K🎙 Daily cadence·75 episodes·Last published 3d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
66K to 230K🇺🇸43%🇬🇧13%🇰🇷13%+3 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
26K to 92K18 real followers tracked across platforms
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Recent episodes
Ep. 81: Wanda Sykes - "Legacy"
Jun 3, 2026
1h 13m 10s
Ep. 80: Josh Johnson - "Symphony"
May 27, 2026
1h 31m 24s
Ep. 79: Gianmarco Soresi - "Thief of Joy"
May 20, 2026
1h 03m 30s
Ep. 78: Funny AF with Kevin Hart
May 13, 2026
2h 04m 09s
Ep. 77: Graham Kay - "Pete and Me"
May 6, 2026
1h 13m 54s
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| 6/3/26 | Ep. 81: Wanda Sykes - "Legacy" | The Emmy-winning writer, 40-year comedy icon, and Hampton graduate’s newest special is our subject this episode! Last week, Jay destroyed podcast equipment, Colton is a secret agent, and toenails are universally gross (0:15). Bio and trailer (18:40). Wanda’s political style dominates the first half, a discussion of what to do if you don’t like certain types of comedy, and how we could get killer listener numbers (24:05). Things we liked/Fashionisto (41:30). Clips (48:00). Nitpicks/good hang/better name/top five/things to emulate (1:03:25). Listener mail/”Comics You Should Follow” (@pares_ratliff and @grockwarren)(1:05:55). Upcoming shows (1:08:15). Next Week: Brad Williams – “Live on Short Street” (1:10:50). IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com | 1h 13m 10s | ||||||
| 5/27/26 | Ep. 80: Josh Johnson - "Symphony" | The Daily Show host and incredibly prolific YouTube comic’s HBO Max special is our target for this week’s review. Last week, Colton did a mic for no one, got a ride home from a dude who couldn’t find his truck, and caught Mark Normand live (0:20). Jay got cornhole sore (10:15). Colton’s hot take on Brazilian butt lifts (11:30). Trailer/Bio (18:25). Overal impressions, Johnson’s YouTube release schedule is insane and the theme of this special is clear (20:25). A “kimono” review in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (26:40). Colton wants Jay to get a skull tattoo (36:40). Overall impressions of Josh’s longform comedy (47:25). We disagree on whether the ending was good (56:55). Colton explains “microdosing infinity” to himself for 4 minutes (1:02:40). Our favorite bits (1:06:40). Good hang/Better name/Top 5/What would you emulte (1:18:50)? Listener mail (1:22:40). “Comics You Should Follow” (@johnhoeft and @joshoceanthomas (1:24:50). Upcoming gigs (1:26:35). Next Week: Wanda Sykes – “Legacy”. IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com | 1h 31m 24s | ||||||
| 5/20/26 | Ep. 79: Gianmarco Soresi - "Thief of Joy" | A super-timely edition of the Snobs takes a look at the NY Times “Best YouTube Comedy Special” or 2025, as requested by our listeners. Colton is steaming about a tattoo snafu (0:15). When alcoholism/stonerism was cool (5:45). Great hang last week (12:35). Jay asks an audience member who didn’t like his joke how he should change it(15:55). New listeners in Germany, and Mom’s Menu with mongrammed pot pie (22:10). Intro/Trailer for Gianmarco Soresi (23:25). Overall impressions (26:05). A dressed down look in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (31:35). Our favorite bits (36:20). Good Hang/Better Name/Work at Open Mic/Emulate/Top 5 (47:25)? ChatGPT review is terrible and listener mail (52:30). “Comics You Should Follow” (@davey4real ; @maceyisaacs) (58:30). Upcoming shows (59:30). Next Week: Josh Johnson - “Symphony” IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com | 1h 03m 30s | ||||||
| 5/13/26 | Ep. 78: Funny AF with Kevin Hart | On the heels of watching Funny AF with Kevin Hart, the Snobs called an audible and decided to grab some drinks and talk about comedy competitions and the impact they’ve had over time. Colton opened for Chris Porter last weekend and we discuss how to develop sets (0:15). Does "Blue Dot Fever" matter (10:55)? Would you turn down a dream gig you felt unready for (16:50)? Colton’s JW Minute: Do the Witnesses celebrate Mother’s Day (23:35)? The origins and evolution of the comedy competition (30:25). The problems with comedy competitions and why they draw (57:00). The sadness of the “Road Dog” comic juxtaposed with the beauty of doing what you love (1:07:30). Our thoughts about Funny AF (1:22:30). Usama got boned in one key way (1:31:00). Jay’s delusional hot take (1:32:40). Our favorite acts (1:45:30). Our resident Fashionisto determined the best dressed contestant (1:49:10). Listener mail (1:54:20). Comics You Should Follow (@ogcarter ; @bohemianpatsody) (1:57:00). Upcoming gigs (1:59:10). Next Week (by request): Gianmarco Soresi - “Thief of Joy” IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com | 2h 04m 09s | ||||||
| 5/6/26 | Ep. 77: Graham Kay - "Pete and Me" | The Snobs tackle the Canadian comedian, actor, writer and podcaster’s Nateland-produced special, available on YouTube. Last week, Colton walked Bloomsday, a dude bear walked it, and Jay is not impressed by either (0:15). Jay binged Kevin Hart’s FunnyAF and is worried (10:40). Welcome Finland to the SUS-Squad, and we compare the Tri-Cities of Washington to Scandinavia in the clumsiest analogy ever (25:45). Spaghetti and Coors Light for Mom’s Menu (28:15). Trailer/Intro (29:35). Overall impressions (32:30). The boys agree Kay’s special was an Autism Special with comedy sprinkled in, rather than the other way around (37:00). “If Dracula managed a gas station” in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (40:45). A clip (47:35). Colton gets tested for a learning disability (51:40). ChatGPT is mean to Graham (55:25). A weird disclaimer at the beginning of the show (57:35). Good Hang? / Better Name? / Top 5? / Emulate? (1:01:00). “Comics You Should Follow” (@coltonjonescoltonjones ; @turnercomedy) (1:07:00). Upcoming gigs (1:09:00). Next Week: Kwame Obed – “At an Early Age (1:13:00). IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com | 1h 13m 54s | ||||||
| 4/29/26 | Ep. 76: Nikki Glaser - "Good Girl" | This week, the Snobs imbibe in the unapologetically sexual Hularious special from the 2026 Golden Globes host. We reopen the Kurt Cobain case, Jay decides to open a distillery with a genius name, and we discuss scary movies (0:15). A Ralphie May documentary film is out soon(8:40). We had a great time at the comedy club with some westside Washington friends, and we talk about comic book movies (13:10). New listeners in Sweden, and Mom’s Menu included beef stroganoff (18:50). Trailer/Bio for Nikki Glaser (20:50). Overall impressions (24:40). Favorite clips (33:00). A rare score in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (41:45). Nitpicking (49:05). Steph Tolev vs Nikki Glaser (57:20). Good Hang?/ Better name?/ Top 5?/ What would you emulate? (1:00:40). Listener mail from a non-listener (1:04:00). “Comics You Should Follow” (@ethan.simmonspatterson; @lewgarnham) (1:05:20). Upcoming gigs (1:08:40). Next week – Graham Kay – “Pete and Me”. IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com | 1h 15m 25s | ||||||
| 4/22/26 | Ep. 75: David Cross - "The End of the Beginning of the End" | We dive headfirst into the sarcastic, satirical, dark mind of Tobias Fünke himself, as we discuss the latest YouTube special of a true original, David Cross! Old guy hobbies and remembering people that crap on your dreams (0:30). Last week, the Snobs rocked the Tri-Cities last week (10:30). Seven years in, Jay is still searching for his comedy voice (24:45). Why comedy is hard, and so is crowdwork (30:30). Why we’re lucky to do comedy in Spokane, WA (38:55). Mark Normand’s new comedy project is incredible, and Kevin Hart brings back the comedy competition (52:15). David Cross trailer/quick bio (57:35). Overall impressions (1:00:50). Two-tone facial hair gets a surprising score in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (1:05:25). Our favorite clips (1:10:10). The boys are split on the longest joke in the special (1:25:30). Nitpicking Cross’s closer (1:30:25). We debate whether David was unnecessarily mean to a crowd member (1:37:15). Chat GPT review (1:44:00). Good hang/Top 5?/Better name?/What would you emulate? (1:46:10). Listener mail (1:53:10). Upcoming gigs/”Comics You Should Follow” (@tythefisch @tomthakkar)/upcoming gigs (1:54:50). Next week: Nikki Glaser – “Good girl.” IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com | 2h 00m 05s | ||||||
| 4/15/26 | Ep. 74: Aaron Chen - "Funny Garden" | We take a trip down Australia-way to present our thoughts on the Fisk star and “Logie Award” winning actor and comedian;s debut Netflix special. Jay discusses his first full weekend featuring (0:15). What do you do when you and the headliner have the same joke? (2:30). We love the Tacoma Comedy Club “killbox” smaller room (17:00). Colton had a productive weekend away from comedy (22:10). Jay’s buddy Schnoel throws down a listener challenge (24:35). We complete the United States and add 14 countires to the SUS Squad (28:00). Mom made John Wayne casserole, and Colton has moonshine (29:30). Introducing Aaron Chen (34:45). The boys predict whether the other Snob liked the special (37:00). Overall impressions (39:00). Chen’s pants take center stage in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (44:35). We nitpick a dated joke (50:50). Clip analysis (53:30). Chat GPT is mean to Aaron Chen (1:03:05). Good hang/ Better Name/ Top 5/ What would you emulate? (1:04:50). Who we’re following (@alingonmitra, @andyhaynes) (1:15:40). Upcoming shows (1:20:55). Next week: David Cross – “The End of the Beginning of the End” (1:24:10). IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com | 1h 26m 27s | ||||||
| 4/8/26 | Ep. 73: Pete Holmes - "Silly Silly Fun Boy" | After a week off, the kids are back with a jumbo-sized podcast full of false information. After some ridiculosity, we eventually get around to discussing the high-level special from the Boston-born Crashing star. Colton puts down some high-octane beers, and we discuss “the wagon” and provide a wildyl inconsistent history of horses in North America (1:00). We don’t know anything a out wildebeests...including how to spell them correctly, or zebras (8:45). We keep the inaccuracy going with our expose on toilet wine (22:45). Welcome new listeners from two countries, one of which we didn’t know existed, and we finally lock down our final US state, and Colton’s lack of knowledge of Europe is astounding (30:00). Trailer/Bio (35:40). In a new segment, we predict whether the other Snob liked the special (41:15). Overall impressions with a very minor nitpick (42:10). Our favorite bits (51:50). We clash on whether or not you should require others to take their shoes off in your home (1:00:40). How Holmes makes you think without talking down or preaching (1:07:00). Does a humongous pocket cost Holmes in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (1:20:10). Chat GPT roasts the special (1:25:45). Better name/Good Hang/Top 5 (1:28:00). Listener mail NOT from Tilley or Billy (1:30:50). This week’s “Comics You Should Follow” (@mattbellak; @monicanevi) (1:32:35). Upcoming gigs (1:34:40). Next Week: Aaron Chen – “Funny Garden.” (1:36:50). IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com | 1h 39m 41s | ||||||
| 3/25/26 | Ep. 72: Mark Normand - "None Too Pleased" | In this episode, the Snobs react to the New Orleans bred comic, actor, and podcaster’s latest fantastic Netflix special. Last week, Colton had fun in Seattle and Jay hosted for a psychic (0:15). Mushroom coffee update (9:45). Dustin Nickerson stories and “clean” comedy (17:00). Mom’s menu has a chunk of pork, and Colton has an idea (20:35). Welcome Malawi to SUS Nation (23:20). Intro/bio for Mark Normand including encouragement for comics (24:00). Overall impressions (28:15). Nitpicking hack-adjacent jokes (33:40). A basic look for Mark in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (43:45). Our favorite jokes (47:15). ChatGPT’s mean review (56:45). Good Hang?/Top 5?/Better Name?/What would you emulate?...and the retirement of “Would at Work at Open Mic”? (59:00). Listener mail from TBone (1:03:15). The boys met an IG milestone (1:08:00)! “Comics You Should Follow” (@jmeanz ; @jasonrchoi) (1:09:05). Upcoming shows (1:10:15). Next Week: Pete Holmes – “Silly Silly Fun Boy”. IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com | 1h 16m 28s | ||||||
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| 3/18/26 | Ep. 71: Derrick Stroup - "Nostalgic" | Harvest, Alabama’s favorite son has a Netflix special, and it’s the subject of this week’s episode. The evolution of allergies and disabilities (0:20). Last week, good shows and video games (2:20). Listener mail from one of the comics we recently reviewed (6:10). New listeners in Scandinavia and South America (11:05). Trailer/Intro to Mr. Stroup (13:00). Overall impressions...and reenvisioning the Blue Collar Comedy Tour (16:25). Is the “southern style” of comedy overdone (especially when you can’t differentiate accents from one another) (26:10). What we liked (34:00). A boring 'fit in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (38:00). Favorite jokes/clips (42:35). Nitpicking (56:00). Listener mail #2 (1:06:00). Comics You Should Follow” (@jaymartincomedy and @joeyceronecomedy) (1:08:00). Upcoming shows (1:08:55). Next week – Mark Normand – “None Too Pleased” (1:11:35). IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com | 1h 14m 19s | ||||||
| 3/11/26 | Ep. 70: Jackie Kashian - "Alter-Kashian" | Forty-year comedy veteran Jackie Kashian’s “Alter-Kashian” special from Blonde Medicine is the subject of this week’s episode. Mouse murder update (0:15). Colton’s buddy wants a disabled woman (3:45). The driver should not practice ASL in the car (9:50). Colton went to a local spot with an intriguing theme (12:40). The highs and lows of comedy were on display last week (20:00). Colton’s mushroom coffee update (24:00). Trailer/Intro Jackie Kashian (31:15). Kashian’s “JoAnne Fabrics” look takes some hits in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (35:45). Overall impressions (43:10). Favorite bits (45:25). Picking nits filler, COVID, and politics (55:00). Better name/Top 5/Open mic/Good hang? (1:02:20). Chat GPT skewers Jackie’s special (1:05:30). Listerner mail about a special from three months ago (1:07:40). This week’s “Comics You Should Follow” (@staplescomedy ; @blakehammond (1:10:30). Upcoming shows (1:12:00). Next Week: Derrick Stroup – “Nostalgic” (1:14:30). IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com | 1h 17m 20s | ||||||
| 3/4/26 | Ep. 69: Taylor Tomlinson - "Prodigal Daughter" | The fellas react to this dark, church-themed, very entertaining fourth Netflix special from the former After Midnight host. We yearn for a stronger local scene (0:15). Last week, we saw a good show with drunken, boring hecklers, and Jay murdered many mice (9:15). Mom’s Menu: gigantic pork chops n’ stuff, with beer from two local breweries (14:00). Trailer/Bio for Taylor Tomlinson (16:10). Overall impressions (21:25). We review her Matrix look in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (27:20). The editing/vibe of the special is unique (30:40). Favorite jokes (33:40). Picking nits out of this great special (42:10). The special claims Colton’s top spot, and makes Jay’s Top 5 this year (44:30). Jay argues Tomlinson is the G.O.A.T of comedy about trauma, and the Snobs agree she is amazing at tough subjects (45:45). Chat GPT offers a mean, but not crazy, review (53:20). We compare styles of handling religion, Taylor v. Ari (56:30). Better name?/Work at Open Mic?/Good Hang? (0:59.50). Billy gets weird in listener mail (1:05:45). This Week’s “Comics You Should Follow” (@danielamora ; @eddiegossling) (1:09:25). Upcoming shows (1:10:40). Next Week: Jackie Kashian – “Alter-Kashian” (1:12:45). IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com | 1h 14m 15s | ||||||
| 2/25/26 | Ep. 68: Kevin Nealon - "Loose in the Crotch" | We take a crack at the SNL legend Kevin Nealon’s newest 800 Pound Gorilla special in this episode! Colton is back and obsessed with "eras" (0:15). Last week Colton toughed out a sick Valentine’s Day (4:25). Colton’s belated rating of Katt Williams’ fit and special (5:05). Last week was busy on the comedy front for the boys, including Jay’s near-disaster in Sandpoint (9:50). Do you need another job before comedy in order to be successful? (16:30) Colton’s secret to a good morning (20:45). New listeners in Jamaica, the country where Pappa Terry stumbled into Hedonism (22:25). Trailer/Intro for Kevin Nealon (25:30). Our overall impressions of the special/what we liked (30:20). Kevin’s absurdist comedy is highlighted in our favorite jokes (33:50). A basic look gets a decent score in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (39:45). Good hang?/Would it work at open mic?/(43:50). Nitpicks (49:00). Better name?/What would you emulate? (54:30) ChatGPT review (56:05). Trying to start a rivalry between two of our fans (58:45). Comics You Should Follow (@andrewsleighter; @it_is_taylor_rogers) (1:02:25). Upcoming gigs (1:04:00). Next Week: Taylor Tomlinson – “Prodigal Daughter” (1:08:30). If you'd like to help us out, please like, rate, review, subscribe, follow, and tell your friends! Enjoy! Thank you for listening. IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com | 1h 11m 45s | ||||||
| 2/18/26 | Ep. 67: Katt Williams - "The Last Report" | With Colton on the mend, Jay takes a stab at a solo pod and discusses the comedy icon’s 14th standup comedy special, available on Netflix (0:15). Last week, a felonious show in Post Falls (1:15). Jay admits a character flaw (3:25). Introduction/trailer (6:15). The first (and hopefully last) ever colorblind Jay Berg: Fashionisto (9:45). Favorite jokes/things I liked (13:00). Stuff I didn’t like (18:00). Katt turns it around in the last half (24:15). ChatGPT is mean to Katt (28:00). Good Hang?/Better Name?/Top 5?/Work at open mic?/What would you emulate? (30:20). Who I’m following (@allenstricklandwilliams) (34:00). Upcoming Shows (34:45). Next Week: Kevin Nealon – “Loose in the Crotch” (35:00). If you'd like to help us out, please like, rate, review, subscribe, follow, and tell your friends! Enjoy! Thank you for listening. IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com | 36m 48s | ||||||
| 2/11/26 | Ep. 66: John Moses - "Best Son" | We go north of the border to the 51st state for this week's episode, taking a look at Toronto native John Moses's YouTube project. Last week, a local competition was fun, and Preacher Lawson showed up at my mic (0:15). Super Bowl, NYE, and 4th of July DUI talk (2:00). Jay throws shade at MADD (9:15). Our childhood toys...and we know less than nothing about NFTs (14:40). Intro to John Moses (20:00). Overall impressions/Top 5 (23:00). What we liked/Favorite Jokes (25:45). Colton gives you punchlines with zero context (38:00). Moses’s plain look earns plain marks in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (39:30). Jay nitpicks (42:00). Scathing review from ChatGPT (46:30). Listener mail from mid-life crisis Tilley (49:30). Comics You Should Follow (@tatianafranknyc ; @alexdrags) (53:10). Upcoming shows (55:15). Next week: Katt Williams – “The Last Report” (57:45). If you'd like to help us out, please like, rate, review, subscribe, follow, and tell your friends! Enjoy! Thank you for listening. IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com | 59m 54s | ||||||
| 2/4/26 | Ep. 65: "Ehsan Ahmad - "Too Soon" | This week, we take a look at a shorter special, Ehsan Ahmad’s debut YouTube offering. “Pink” cookies, weird snacking, and the danger of eating York patties (0:15). Happy birthday to Colton (5:00). Our fighter that we totally sponsored was victorious (6:15). Jay coincidentally featured for Ahmad last Saturday, and Colton wants an agent (12:00). Ehsan’s trailer and bio (16:00). Overall impressions (21:10). Nitpicks (21:45). Name suggestions (24:35). A strong score in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (26:30). Favorite bits (including’s Ehsan’s) (31:05). Good hang?/What would you emulate?(39:30). Retirement of “Why I’m Better”, and Top 5 (40:30). Welcome to new listeners in Serbia, Zambia, and Iceland, and Mom’s menu with stew and corn bread (43:10). Chat GPT review (45:00). Listener mail about LARPing (47:05). Comics You Should Follow (@elleorlando ; @lachjaw) (48:45). Upcoming shows (50:30). Next week: John Moses – “Best Son” (55:00). If you'd like to help us out, please like, rate, review, subscribe, follow, and tell your friends! Enjoy! Thank you for listening. IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com | 57m 06s | ||||||
| 1/28/26 | Ep. 64: Ismo - "Hello" | This week, we discuss the Finnish Phenom’s YouTube special, produced by 800 Pound Gorilla. The Snobs discuss YouTube comments section and our ragebait weak spots (0:15). We suck at social media, and we’re cool with that...but we really aren’t (10:30). Last week, Colton almost unintentionally killed the podcast mascot, and the boys gambled with Jon Hodge, friend of the pod (14:50). We met a father who’d rather play table games than talk to his estranged daughter, and Colton got aggressive with a dealer (18:05). Introducing Ismo/overall impressions (22:10). We wonder if it helps Ismo’s style that he’s a foreigner (28:30). Colton has issues with the salad in Fashionisto (34:00). Favorite bits (39:45). Things we didn’t like, including Ismo’s “bomb saver” (51:25). Work at open mic/Good hang/What are his hobbies/ Better name/ What would you emulate? (55:25) Jay has a horrific take on “vabbing” (1:02:55). Top 5 (1:03:45). “Why I’m a Better Comic Than…” Ismo (1:05:15). Comics You Should Follow (@levfer and @thejfharris) (1:09:20). Upcoming shows (1:11:20). Next Week: Ehsan Ahmad - “Too Soon” (1:12:50). If you'd like to help us out, please like, rate, review, subscribe, follow, and tell your friends! Enjoy! Thank you for listening. IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com | 1h 15m 02s | ||||||
| 1/21/26 | Ep. 63: Raanan Hershberg - "Morbidly Jewish" | Grab some babka and an insulin pen as we critique Raanan's latest YouTube special. We discuss what touring with your Dad would be like (0:20). Story time as Jay tells a tale about nearly doing hard time, and Colton is encouraged to tip by a freeloading buddy (11:15). Seizure talk (18:30). New listeners in Latvia and Congo (24:45). Introducing Raanan Hershberg (26:55). Trailer (32:00). Overall impressions (37:10). Does the bomber jacket score big points or big boos from Colton Drake: Fashionisto (41:00). When the lights went out (46:00). Favorite jokes (47:55). What we didn't like (1:01:30). Scathing Chat GPT review (1:03:05). Good Hang?/Top 5?/What would you emulate? (1:04:40). "Why I'm a Better Comic Than..." Raanan Hershberg (1:07:20). Listener mail (1:09:45). We're definitely sponsoring a UFC fighter (most of that sentence is wrong) (1:12:00). Comics You Should Follow (@robstantcomedy ; @scubastevefurey) (1:16:50). Upcoming shows (1:18:30). Next Week: Ismo - "Hello" (1:20:30). If you'd like to help us out, please like, rate, review, subscribe, follow, and tell your friends! Enjoy! Thank you for listening. IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com | 1h 22m 12s | ||||||
| 1/14/26 | Ep. 62: Ricky Gervais - "Mortality" | In this episode, we tackle The Office co-creator's Golden Globe winning performance, and talk about a bunch of other weird stuff. Different ways of changing bits (0:15). Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery...no it isn’t (4:30). Joke police (9:00). Colton’s “no shame” 2026 (12:00). Intoxicated exercising (23:00). Last Week (23:45). Our little “Is This Thing On?” review (30:10). Introducing the special (32:00). What we liked (37:25). Did the “Mortality” thru line land (42:30)? Our favorite bits...and a killer setup from Colton (47:20). What we didn’t like (1:01:15). Golden Globes talk (1:03:00). Colton Drake: Fashionisto (1:07:10). Good hang/British references/Would it work at open mic/Better name for the special?/What would you emulate?/Top 5? (1:11:10) “Why I’m a Better Comic Than…” Ricky Gervais (1:21:05). Comics You Should Follow (@jamiewolfcomedy ; @alistairogden) (1:23:55) Next Week: Raanan Hershberg - "Morbidly Jewish" (1:25:25). If you'd like to help us out, please like, rate, review, subscribe, follow, and tell your friends! Enjoy! Thank you for listening. IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com | 1h 27m 22s | ||||||
| 1/7/26 | Ep. 61: Tom Segura - "Teacher" | In this episode, the boys offer their thoughts (and prayers) on the world famous comedian/podcaster's 6th Netflix special. Colton talks mad ish about 8-year old rap critics (0:15). The Avatar writers' unforgivable mistake (3:35). Jay met the word's most interesting crowd member (5:30). We contemplate sponsoring an MMA fighter and Colton explains what a "pump cover" is (8:55). The origin of headset mics (14:15). Jay was responsible and very irresponsible on the same night (17:10). Our NY resolutions/goals (21:20). Trailer/Intro (30:00). Overall impressions (32:50). Segura's basic look gets a basic score in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (37:10). Favorite jokes (44:30). What we didn't like/pet peeves (56:10). Would it work/Better Name/Emulate/Top 5? (1:01:20) Chat GPT review (1:03:00). "Why I'm a Better Comic Than..." Tom Segura (1:03:45). Listener and Stupid YouTuber feedback (1:05:50). Comics You Should Follow (@mybudchris ; @samforum)(1:10:15). Upcoming shows (1:13:45). Next Week: Ricky Gervais - "Mortality" (1:15:00). If you'd like to help us out, please like, rate, review, subscribe, follow, and tell your friends! Enjoy! Thank you for listening. IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com | 1h 16m 39s | ||||||
| 12/31/25 | Ep. 60: Charlie Berens - "Neighborly" | This week, we review the Midwest dynamo’s most recent YouTube special. We go through Will Smith’s discography in excruciating detail, and the first CD Jay ever owned (0:15). White Claw Surge is horrible (3:45). We pitch the next evolution of Standup Snobs, interrupted by Mom’s Chicken “poured in glue” (8:05). Colton is pro-robot takeover (9:45). Introducing Charlie Berens (17:00). Overall impressions (21:00). Favorite jokes (28:30). Colton Drake: Fashionisto (43:00). Stuff we didn’t like (46:40). Good hang? (50:40) Beauty pageants are insane (52:00). Jay’s nephew did comedy, and he’s a total hack (59:45). “Why I’m a Better Comic Than…” Charlie Berens (1:09:50). Comics You Should Follow (@scoot_kazoo ; @gregbeachler) (1:11:55). Upcoming gigs (1:13:50). Next Week: Tom Segura - "Teacher" If you'd like to help us out, please like, rate, review, subscribe, follow, and tell your friends! Enjoy! Thank you for listening. IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com | 1h 15m 03s | ||||||
| 12/24/25 |  Ep. 59: Matt Rife - "Unwrapped" | Our Christmas episode features joy, cheer, and a review of the most famous crowd work comic’s Christmas-themed Netflix special! Do college kids look younger than they used to (0:20). Holiday talk (12:15). Mom’s menu (23:35). Intro to Matt Rife (24:30). Overall impressions (27:15). Clips worth talking about (39:35). What are we doing with crowd work? (46:55) Matt Rife’s Santa Chic earns surprising marks in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (56:45). Angry Berg doesn’t hate crowd work, he hates bad crowd work (1:06:00). Is Rife authentic? (1:12:00) Good hang?/Would it work at open mic?/Better name?/Top 5?/What would you emulate? (1:21:00) Chat GPT review (1:27:25). “Why I’m a Better Comic Than…” Matt Rife (1:28:20). Comics You Should Follow (@sierrakatow; @glazerboohoohoo) (1:31:10). Upcoming gigs: (1:34:00). Next Week: Charlie Berens - “Neighborly” If you'd like to help us out, please like, rate, review, subscribe, follow, and tell your friends! Enjoy! Thank you for listening. IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com | 1h 37m 23s | ||||||
| 12/17/25 | Ep. 58: Kathleen Madigan - "The Family Thread" | The boys are excited to talk about a special they thoroughly enjoyed from the long-time standup veteran and quintessential Midwesterner. Last week, Jay had a weird encounter with a vet, and Colton went to the dentist (0:15). Colton Drake thinks US Olympians get the shaft (8:00). Good subjects to bring up at the work Xmas party, including Israel, dinosaurs, and dragons (15:30). Intro to Kathleen Madigan (26:15). Overall impressions (29:15). How does a sparkly cream suit jacket rate in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (31:45). Our favorite jokes (38:45). Colton explains the improv concept of "Choosing the Third Option" (46:15). Nitpicking (48:30). What we'd emulate (51:00). A lesson in the etiology and meaning of "pigeonholed" (53:30). ChatGPT scathing review (58:00). What to do when you fumble your words (1:01:00). "Why I'm a Better Comic Than..." Kathleen Madigan (1:03:00). Comics You Should Follow (@thepradaenchilada; @ianedwardscomedy) (1:07:25). Upcoming shows (1:10:00). Next Week - Matt Rife - "Unwrapped." If you'd like to help us out, please like, rate, review, subscribe, follow, and tell your friends! Enjoy! Thank you for listening. IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com | 1h 15m 13s | ||||||
| 12/10/25 | Ep. 57: Luis J. Gomez - "You're Making This Worse" | The boys give a very blunt critique of the Skankfest founder's YouTube special. We talk about the purpose of our podcast and work through an existential crisis (0:15). Introducing Luis J. Gomez (22:05). High marks for Gomez in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (23:25). Trailer/What we didn't like (26:45). Overall impressions (31:40). The risk of filming in a small club (32:50). Luis's dirtiness reminds us of open mic humor (35:00). Clips worth talking about (37:25). Unfinished jokes (50:00). Colton goes hard (54:20). Is this gross or funny...or both (56:40). Scathing ChatGPT review of the special (1:06:10). Good hang?/Would it work?/Better Name?/Top 5?/What would we emulate? (1:08:55). "Why I'm a Better Comic Than..." Luis J. Gomez (1:10:15). Who we're listening to (@juandenmark; @bojohnsoncomedy) (1:13:25). Upcoming shows (1:16:00). Next Week - Kathleen Madigan - "The Family Thread" (1:16:30). If you'd like to help us out, please like, rate, review, subscribe, follow, and tell your friends! Enjoy! Thank you for listening. IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com | 1h 19m 23s | ||||||
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