Standup Snobs (with Jay Berg and Colton Drake)

A very special episode of SUS as we have the privilege of reviewing Spokane’s own local phenom Kelsey Cook and her debut Netflix special. Colton’s crazy high school curriculuum (0:15). Colton had a great comedy week (6:30). Netflix budgeting is fascinating (10:20). “Make Jay Pay” Cause of the Week is the WA Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association ($50 to Spokanimal last week)(13:05). Kelsey Cook intro/bio (15:30). Overall impressions (20:00). A minor nitpick (22:30). Our favorite bits (24:25). Christmas drinking (39:00). Kelsey’s fit impresses in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (41:10). Top 5/Better name/Good hang/what would you emulate (45:10)? Our “hack”rankings (54:40). “Comics You Should Follow” @klindnercomic and @mason_james_silly (1:02:00). Next week: Tim Butterly – “30 Minutes with Tim Butterly.” IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]

Today we take a look at the second YouTube special from the beanie-clad, low-tone comedy monster. Colton wants a boat, and questions the cominbation of closed captioning and ASL on the screen at the same time (0:15). The first version of the podcast was garbage, so we rerecorded so we could have an extended conversation about nipples (6:00). Intro/bio for Emily Catalano (12:15). Overall impressions (16:50). Emily Catalano’s signature beanie style is rated in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (20:30). Our favorite clips, with an extended discussion of t-shirts and bumper stickers (28:00). We come up with a great merch idea for Catalano (47:00). Other stuff we liked, and some small nitpicks (49:30). Top 5?/Better name?/Good hang?/Emulate? (55:00). Listener feedback (59:45). The “Make Jay Pay” Charity of the Week is American Red Cross and Austin Humane Society (Last week $100 to Greater Good Charities)(1:02:40). This week’s “Comics You Should Follow” are @faithladzinski and @charleshaycock (1:05:10). Upcoming shows (1:06:20). Next Week: Rory Scovel – “Show Must Go On.” IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]

The fellas take a crack at the first special ever recorded at The Mothership in Austin, TX, now available on YouTube. Colton argues the best popcorn on earth is at your regional tire headquarters (0:15). Incredible accommodations for Jay Berg this weekend in Western Washington (6:55). Colton had mushroom movie night (12:00). An awkward compliment and incorrect name-drop (16:10). Intro/Bio (18:45). Overall impressions (21:55). Favorite clips (29:10). Colton Drake: Fashionisto (42:05). Good Hang?/Top 5?/What would you emulate?/Better name? (45:20). Jay nitpicks himself, and wonders if his hatred of COVID jokes has aged out (47:00). Charity of the week, $50 donated last week (51:20). “Comics You Should Follow” are @brysonbankscomedy and @nowayneinhell (54:20). Upcoming shows (58:10). Next Week: Des Bishop – “Bridge and Tunnel.” IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]

The Netflix debut of the Michigan man is the topic for this extended episode. Jay is good at non-sports (0:15). Colton goes festival-ing again, and has a harsh critique of Macklemore (2:00). “This Week In Plumbing” returns with “The Ducky Game” (22:40). Mom’s menu/drink of the week (37:10). Intro/Bio for Mr. Bachelorette (37:45). Overall impressions, extremely likeable, but Jay has a qualm or two (42:25). Dude is having a blast, and Jay dubs it “pop comedy” (49:15). Ranking crowdwork comics/Is this a hybrid crowdwork special? (57:05). Filming a special, there’s a lot of “tension on the rope”, and the elements of good crowd work (1:05:05). Using “Dave Chappelle” as an insult (1:10:15). Vocab lesson: “crux” (1:14:35). A nice look in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (1:16:30). Clips worth talking about (1:22:10). Nitpicks (1:30:45. Top 5/Better name/good hang/emulate (1:33:10). Listener mail: Jay’s voice is annoying (1:37:15). This week’s “Comics You Should Follow” are @thecaitlinreese and @janet.mcnamara (1:42:30). Upcoming shows (1:44:45). Next Week – Caitlin Peluffo – Proscuitto Rose. IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]

Dude got hit by a friggin’ bus, and taks about it for the better part of an hour. Today’s episode focuses on the long-time comedian’s second Netflix special. “This Month In Plumbing” Colton found the leak and leak inspectors are scam artists (0:15). Jay did charity gigs last week (9:15). Colton immersed himself in rave culture (16:20). Last Thursday was fun for Colton, not so for Jay (30:30). Intro/Bio for Ryan Hamilton (34:40). The waves of comedy, and how a good mood can ruin your set (42:40). Overall Impressions (48:45). Colton Drake: Fashionisto (52:30). Favorite clips (56:30). Post show setups/meet and greets (1:05:10). “Comics You Should Follow” are @abitofamosgill and @colorblindbowen (1:18:00). Upcoming shows (1:20:20). Next Week: Louis CK - “Ridiculous” IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]

We give our take on the controversial tastemaker’s latest Netflix project. We took a week off because Jay destroyed his laptop (0:15). A lot has happened, including Colton's victory and Jay getting dosed (2:30). Our expectations and trying to like it (12:10). A short bio (16:40). The tribalism in comedy is super annoying, what if 47 hosted a drag show at the White Hosue (18:45)? We didn’t like the special, and clipped up some of the more egregious laziness (29:50). The man in black look in Colton Drake:Fashionsito and we disagree about gold teeth (49:15). Good hang/Top 5/Better name/What would you emulate? (57:30) Comics You Should Follow: @jennasheriton ; @luciawhalen (1:06:50). Upcomng shows (1:07:40). Next Week: Patton Oswalt – “Tea and Scotch”. IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs Email: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]