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Gatekeeper with Jamie Flam

A weekly journey into the world of bookers, producers, decision-makers, and talent about the art of saying yes and no. Plus: other stuff! Hosted by Jamie Flam, Artistic Director of The Hollywood Impro... Read more

Ranked #1

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#44 Barry Katz (Manager, Producer)

#44 Barry Katz (Manager, Producer)

Barry Katz (Louis CK, Dave Chappelle, Tracy Morgan, Jay Mohr) and Jamie discuss some of his favorite live comedy experie... Read more

4 May 2017

1hr 12mins

Ranked #2

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#43 Rachel Reynolds (Morning Becomes Eclectic, KCRW)

#43 Rachel Reynolds (Morning Becomes Eclectic, KCRW)

Rachel Reynolds (Producer, Morning Becomes Eclectic, KCRW) and Jamie discuss the art of asking for what you want, how to... Read more

20 Apr 2017

56mins

Ranked #3

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#42 Baratunde Thurston (The Daily Show)

#42 Baratunde Thurston (The Daily Show)

Baratunde Thurston (Futurist comedian, writer, cultural critic) and Jamie discuss embracing your creativity, how to crea... Read more

13 Apr 2017

1hr 10mins

Ranked #4

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Postcard From Jamie's Comedy Sabbatical

Postcard From Jamie's Comedy Sabbatical

You don't need to listen to this episode. Season 2 starts next week.

6 Apr 2017

3mins

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Ranked #5

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#41 Dana Eagle (Stand up)

#41 Dana Eagle (Stand up)

Dana Eagle (Stand up, “How To Be Depressed: A Guide”, Last Comic Standing) and Jamie discuss how depression effects crea... Read more

16 Feb 2017

1hr 10mins

Ranked #6

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#40 Carol Leifer (Seinfeld, Letterman)

#40 Carol Leifer (Seinfeld, Letterman)

Carol Leifer (Seinfeld, Saturday Night Live, The Larry Sanders Show) and Jamie discuss how to approach gatekeepers, brea... Read more

9 Feb 2017

51mins

Ranked #7

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Postcard From The Depths Of Jamie’s Inner Hell

Postcard From The Depths Of Jamie’s Inner Hell

We've got a bunch of great new episodes coming soon!

2 Feb 2017

9mins

Ranked #8

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#39 Ptolemy Slocum (Westworld, Nerdist School)

#39 Ptolemy Slocum (Westworld, Nerdist School)

Ptolemy Slocum (Westworld, Nerdist School) and Jamie discuss the advantage of stepping into chaos, the pitfalls of defin... Read more

19 Jan 2017

59mins

Ranked #9

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#37 Jim Florentine (Stand Up, Louie)

#37 Jim Florentine (Stand Up, Louie)

Jim Florentine (Stand Up, Louie, Crank Yankers, That Metal Show) and Jamie discuss the seemingly arbitrary intersection ... Read more

22 Dec 2016

53mins

Ranked #10

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#36 Chris Trew (The New Movement, Air Sex Championships)

#36 Chris Trew (The New Movement, Air Sex Championships)

Chris Trew (The New Movement, Air Sex Championships, Hell Yes Fest) and Jamie discuss local independant comedy, the role... Read more

15 Dec 2016

1hr 16mins

Ranked #11

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#35 Beth Appel, Andrew Steven, and Troy Conrad

#35 Beth Appel, Andrew Steven, and Troy Conrad

Beth Appel (UCB LA), Troy Conrad (Set List), Andrew Steven (The Seeso Seeshow, Gatekeeper), and Jamie discuss the ins an... Read more

8 Dec 2016

46mins

Ranked #12

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#34 Margaret Cho (Stand up)

#34 Margaret Cho (Stand up)

Margaret Cho (Stand up) and Jamie discuss the necessity of taking risks, the changing role of stand up on late night TV,... Read more

1 Dec 2016

53mins

Ranked #13

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#33 Alice Wetterlund (Stand up, People of Earth)

#33 Alice Wetterlund (Stand up, People of Earth)

Alice Wetterlund (Stand up, People of Earth, Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates) and Jamie discuss the road to a late nigh... Read more

24 Nov 2016

49mins

Ranked #14

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#31 Rob Bell (Author, Speaker)

#31 Rob Bell (Author, Speaker)

Rob Bell (Author, Speaker) and Jamie discuss how to become your own gatekeeper, developing creative habits and disciplin... Read more

27 Oct 2016

1hr 10mins

Ranked #15

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#30 Brittany Everett (Earwolf)

#30 Brittany Everett (Earwolf)

Brittany Everett (Earwolf, Hollywood Today Live, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson) and Jamie discuss the craft of ... Read more

20 Oct 2016

54mins

Ranked #16

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#28 Brooks Wheelan (SNL, Stand up)

#28 Brooks Wheelan (SNL, Stand up)

Brooks Wheelan (SNL, Stand up) and Jamie discuss his journey to Saturday Night Live, escapism, and how to overcome feeli... Read more

29 Sep 2016

1hr 22mins

Ranked #17

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#27 Eric Blake (Comic View, Comedy Central Presents)

#27 Eric Blake (Comic View, Comedy Central Presents)

Eric Blake (Comic View, Comedy Central Presents) and Jamie discuss Eric’s path from street life to the stage, when you k... Read more

15 Sep 2016

1hr 7mins

Ranked #18

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#26 Brian Moses (Roast Battle)

#26 Brian Moses (Roast Battle)

Brian Moses (Roast Battle) and Jamie discuss how to turn a comedy community into a live show, then how to turn that live... Read more

8 Sep 2016

39mins

Ranked #19

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#25 Randi Siegel (Manager, Producer)

#25 Randi Siegel (Manager, Producer)

Randi Siegel (Jimmy Fallon, Comic Relief, National Lampoon, MoveOn.org) and Jamie discuss knowing when to take opportuni... Read more

1 Sep 2016

1hr 15mins

Ranked #20

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#23 Josh Sandoval (TV Producer)

#23 Josh Sandoval (TV Producer)

Josh Sandoval (Producer/Booker) and Jamie discuss their experiences as TV stand-up set vetters at Just For Laughs in Mon... Read more

4 Aug 2016

46mins

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