About this episode

Barry Katz interviews Carrot Top about his successful career in comedy and the discipline required to stay relevant.

Originally recorded in 2018, this classic Industry Standard episode features Barry Katz in conversation with legendary comedian and Las Vegas headliner Carrot Top. In this throwback interview, Carrot Top opens up about his decades-long career, building one of the most successful residencies in comedy history, and the discipline required to stay relevant year after year. From touring to television to dominating the Vegas stage, this episode offers timeless insight into longevity, reinvention, and what it really takes to survive — and thrive — in stand-up comedy. Blueprint for Success https://barrykatz.com/blueprint Are you a comedian, actor, writer, director, producer, manager, host, podcaster or agent? Would you like personalized help to reach all of your goals in the entertainment business? Click the link to learn more & join our FREE industry networking group full of decades of experience! Barry Katz Entertainment https://barrykatz.com Connect with Barry https://instagram.com/barrykatz https://facebook.com/BarryKatzOfficialPage https://tiktok.com/@barry_katz https://linkedin.com/in/barrykatzbke https://x.com/BarryKatz #BarryKatz #StandUpComedian #Comedy #CarrotTop

People in this episode

Host: Barry Katz

Guest: Carrot Top

Topics covered

• comedy
• interview
• Las Vegas
• career longevity
• reinvention
• stand-up

Keywords

• Carrot Top
• comedy career
• Las Vegas headliner
• stand-up comedy
• interview
• Barry Katz

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Barry Katz Entertainment

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