Paul Provenza

The hilarious Paul Provenza joins Eddie to chat about growing up in New York, Bronx High School of Science, and his prolific acting career. Paul is a stand-up comic, actor, director and producer. He has appeared on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, Northern Exposure, and directed The Aristocrats, a fantastic documentary about a dirty joke.

The hilarious Paul Provenza joins Eddie to chat about growing up in New York, Bronx High School of Science, and his prolific acting career. Paul is a stand-up comic, actor, director and producer. He has appeared on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, Northern Exposure, and directed The Aristocrats, a fantastic documentary about a dirty joke.

Eddie's Bar at the Improv • Paul Provenza

The great John Byner joins Eddie to talk about his incredible career and his new book, Five Minutes, MR. BYNER. John Byner was a regular on The Ed Sullivan Show, The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, and can be seen in the Amazon Original series LORE, to name just a few.

The great John Byner joins Eddie to talk about his incredible career and his new book, Five Minutes, MR. BYNER. John Byner was a regular on The Ed Sullivan Show, The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, and can be seen in the Amazon Original series LORE, to name just a few.

Eddie's Bar at the Improv • John Byner

Taylor Williamson

Improv favorite Taylor Williamson chats it up with Eddie about the current lockdown, America's Got Talent, and when he was too young to sit at the Improv bar. Taylor has been seen on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, and was runner-up on season 8 of America's Got Talent.

Improv favorite Taylor Williamson chats it up with Eddie about the current lockdown, America's Got Talent, and when he was too young to sit at the Improv bar. Taylor has been seen on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, and was runner-up on season 8 of America's Got Talent.

Eddie's Bar at the Improv • Taylor Williamson

Aida Rodriguez

The wonderful Aida Rodriguez joins Eddie to talk about her chaotic childhood, stand-up philosophy, and her love for Eddie. Aida has been seen on The Young Turks, Last Comic Standing and Tiffany Haddish Presents: They Ready

The wonderful Aida Rodriguez joins Eddie to talk about her chaotic childhood, stand-up philosophy, and her love for Eddie. Aida has been seen on The Young Turks, Last Comic Standing and Tiffany Haddish Presents: They Ready

Eddie's Bar at the Improv • Aida Rodriguez

Michael Colyar

The wonderful Michael Colyar joins Eddie to talk about his legendary status on Venice Beach, Star Search, and philanthropy. Michael has been seen on Martin, House Party, and Blackish to name a few.

The wonderful Michael Colyar joins Eddie to talk about his legendary status on Venice Beach, Star Search, and philanthropy. Michael has been seen on Martin, House Party, and Blackish to name a few.

Eddie's Bar at the Improv • Michael Colyar

Brad WIlliams

The wonderful and hilarious Brad Williams joins Eddie to talk about his first time onstage, being a father, and how his dad prepared him for life.

The wonderful and hilarious Brad Williams joins Eddie to talk about his first time onstage, being a father, and how his dad prepared him for life.

Eddie's Bar at the Improv • Brad Williams

Jay Mohr

The prolific Jay Mohr joins Eddie via Zoom to talk about life, wrestling, Last Comic Standing and more. A world-class comedian and actor, Jay has appeared in Jerry Maguire, Suicide Kings, Gary Unmarried, and the stellar television show he created, Action. Jay also coaches wrestling and is a life coach.

The prolific Jay Mohr joins Eddie via Zoom to talk about life, wrestling, Last Comic Standing and more. A world-class comedian and actor, Jay has appeared in Jerry Maguire, Suicide Kings, Gary Unmarried, and the stellar television show he created, Action. Jay also coaches wrestling and is a life coach.

Eddie's Bar at the Improv • Jay Mohr

Gwen Kenneally, Nancy Blair, Barbara Dowling-Torre and Loretta Rains join Eddie over Zoom to discuss the debauchery that was the 1980's at the Hollywood Improv.

Gwen Kenneally, Nancy Blair, Barbara Dowling-Torre and Loretta Rains join Eddie over Zoom to discuss the debauchery that was the 1980's at the Hollywood Improv.

Eddie's Bar at the Improv • Ladies of the 80's!

Eddie and Mike talk over the internet about former employee success stories, then veer off track with music and race talk.

Eddie and Mike talk over the internet about former employee success stories, then veer off track with music and race talk.

Eddie's Bar at the Improv • 50th episode!

Alonzo Bodden

The great Alonzo Bodden joins Eddie via Zoom to talk about starting as an airplane mechanic, his love of cars and motorcycles, and winning Last Comic Standing. Alonzo has been seen on The Tonight Show, Conan O'Brien, The Joe Rogan Experience, and Scary Movie 4 to name a few.

The great Alonzo Bodden joins Eddie via Zoom to talk about starting as an airplane mechanic, his love of cars and motorcycles, and winning Last Comic Standing. Alonzo has been seen on The Tonight Show, Conan O'Brien, The Joe Rogan Experience, and Scary Movie 4 to name a few.

Eddie's Bar at the Improv • Alonzo Bodden

Live from the Hollywood Improv, veteran bartender Eddie Berke shares stories from his 40+ years at the legendary comedy club and talks with the biggest names in comedy.

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Eddie's Bar at the Improv

Michael Rapaport

American hero Michael Rapaport joins Eddie to talk about their longstanding friendship, his acting career, and the time a woman tried to pick him up at the Improv when he was 13.

American hero Michael Rapaport joins Eddie to talk about their longstanding friendship, his acting career, and the time a woman tried to pick him up at the Improv when he was 13.

Eddie's Bar at the Improv • Michael Rapaport

Gene Pompa

The hilarious Gene Pompa joins Eddie via Zoom to talk about his comedy influences, his first time on stage at both the Improv and Comedy Store, and how when Eddie doesn't discount his drinks, he steals candles. Gene has been seen on Conan O'Brien, In Living Color, and Comedy Central.

The hilarious Gene Pompa joins Eddie via Zoom to talk about his comedy influences, his first time on stage at both the Improv and Comedy Store, and how when Eddie doesn't discount his drinks, he steals candles. Gene has been seen on Conan O'Brien, In Living Color, and Comedy Central.

Eddie's Bar at the Improv • Gene Pompa

Tom Tully

Long time Improv legend Tom Tully joins Eddie to talk about the always sold-out Monday nights with his Improv group Off The Wall, the celebrities who hung out, and what it was like in the Improv's heyday.

Long time Improv legend Tom Tully joins Eddie to talk about the always sold-out Monday nights with his Improv group Off The Wall, the celebrities who hung out, and what it was like in the Improv's heyday.

Eddie's Bar at the Improv • Tom Tully

Cristela Alonzo

Eddie talks with the wonderful Cristela Alonzo about her start at the Improv, her family, and how she found out she was auditioning for Pixar!

Eddie talks with the wonderful Cristela Alonzo about her start at the Improv, her family, and how she found out she was auditioning for Pixar!

Eddie's Bar at the Improv • Cristela Alonzo

Jim Jefferies

The great Jim Jefferies hangs out with Eddie to talk about his start in Australia, a confrontation onstage, and his dad getting a tour of Jay Leno's garage.

The great Jim Jefferies hangs out with Eddie to talk about his start in Australia, a confrontation onstage, and his dad getting a tour of Jay Leno's garage.

Eddie's Bar at the Improv • Jim Jefferies

Improv royalty, and founding partner Silver Friedman joins Eddie via Zoom to chat about opening the original Improv in New York, her theater career, and just how did the Improv get it's name?

Improv royalty, and founding partner Silver Friedman joins Eddie via Zoom to chat about opening the original Improv in New York, her theater career, and just how did the Improv get it's name?

Eddie's Bar at the Improv • Silver Saunders Friedman

Tripp Whetsell

Tripp sits down with Eddie to talk about writing his book, The Improv. A detailed history of the legendary Improv comedy club founder Budd Friedman.

Tripp sits down with Eddie to talk about writing his book, The Improv. A detailed history of the legendary Improv comedy club founder Budd Friedman.

Eddie's Bar at the Improv • Tripp Whetsell

Steve Byrne

The hilarious Steve Byrne joins Eddie on-stage at the Hollywood Improv to talk his New York stand-up start, directing, and why they're not recording at the bar thanks to Bert Kreischer.

The hilarious Steve Byrne joins Eddie on-stage at the Hollywood Improv to talk his New York stand-up start, directing, and why they're not recording at the bar thanks to Bert Kreischer.

Eddie's Bar at the Improv • Steve Byrne

Dana Gould

The dark and delightful Dana Gould joins Eddie this week to talk about podcasts, stand-up, voice-acting and more. Dana Gould is simply one of the great and unique voices in the world of stand-up comedy. He was a writer/producer on the Simpsons, appeared many times on The Adam Carolla Show, created and wrote the IFC series Stan Against Evil, to name just a few. Oh yeah, he also hosts The Dana Gould Hour podcast!

The dark and delightful Dana Gould joins Eddie this week to talk about podcasts, stand-up, voice-acting and more. Dana Gould is simply one of the great and unique voices in the world of stand-up comedy. He was a writer/producer on the Simpsons, appeared many times on The Adam Carolla Show, created and wrote the IFC series Stan Against Evil, to name just a few. Oh yeah, he also hosts The Dana Gould Hour podcast!

Eddie's Bar at the Improv • Dana Gould

Sean Patton

The hilarious Sean Patton joins Eddie at the bar to talk about his stand-up beginnings in New Orleans, the Just for Laughs festival, and his comedy philosophies. Sean has been seen on Conan, @midnight, Jimmy Fallon and Maron. Sean also co-hosts an amazing podcast called 5 Minutes with Caitlin Cook.

The hilarious Sean Patton joins Eddie at the bar to talk about his stand-up beginnings in New Orleans, the Just for Laughs festival, and his comedy philosophies. Sean has been seen on Conan, @midnight, Jimmy Fallon and Maron. Sean also co-hosts an amazing podcast called 5 Minutes with Caitlin Cook.

Eddie's Bar at the Improv • Sean Patton

Budd Friedman

Eddie chats with the founder of the Improv Budd Friedman about moving to LA and some of the famous folks who worked there.

Eddie chats with the founder of the Improv Budd Friedman about moving to LA and some of the famous folks who worked there.

Eddie's Bar at the Improv • Budd Friedman

The wonderful Jill-Michele Meleán stops by Eddie's bar to talk about her start as Jennifer Lopez's body-double, the first time she performed at the Improv, and auditioning for MADtv. Jilly has been seen on Reno 911, MADtv, and the Clint Eastwood directed Richard Jewell to name a few.

The wonderful Jill-Michele Meleán stops by Eddie's bar to talk about her start as Jennifer Lopez's body-double, the first time she performed at the Improv, and auditioning for MADtv. Jilly has been seen on Reno 911, MADtv, and the Clint Eastwood directed Richard Jewell to name a few.

Eddie's Bar at the Improv • Jill-Michele Meleán

Barry Minniefield

Barry Minefield aka "Hollywood's Singing Chef" ran the kitchen at the Hollywood Improv during it's heyday. Barry furthered his singing career after appearing on season 8 of The Voice. Barry's endearing personality and talent make him one of Eddie's favorites. https://www.barryminniefieldofficial.com

Barry Minefield aka "Hollywood's Singing Chef" ran the kitchen at the Hollywood Improv during it's heyday. Barry furthered his singing career after appearing on season 8 of The Voice. Barry's endearing personality and talent make him one of Eddie's favorites. <a href="https://www.barryminniefieldofficial.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.barryminniefieldofficial.com</a>

Eddie's Bar at the Improv • Barry Minniefield

Ritch Shydner

Ritch Shydner has appeared on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, David Letterman, and HBO. He has also been seen in the documentary I Am Comic. Ritch has written for Roseanne, The Jeff Foxworthy Show and Titus. He and Eddie sit down at the bar to talk about his stand-up, television career, and his new show, The History of Stand-Up Comedy.

Ritch Shydner has appeared on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, David Letterman, and HBO. He has also been seen in the documentary I Am Comic. Ritch has written for Roseanne, The Jeff Foxworthy Show and Titus. He and Eddie sit down at the bar to talk about his stand-up, television career, and his new show, The History of Stand-Up Comedy.

Eddie's Bar at the Improv • Ritch Shydner

Zoe Friedman

The wonderful Zoe Friedman swings by the bar that her dad built to chat with Eddie about what she wanted for her birthday as a child, booking the Late Show with David Letterman, and her non-profit Comedy Gives Back.

The wonderful Zoe Friedman swings by the bar that her dad built to chat with Eddie about what she wanted for her birthday as a child, booking the Late Show with David Letterman, and her non-profit Comedy Gives Back.

Eddie's Bar at the Improv • Zoe Friedman

Adam Ferrara

The great Adam Ferrara stops by Eddie's bar to chat about their friendship, his stand-up, and undying love for his dad. Adam has been seen in Rescue Me, Top Gear US, and co-starred in the showtime hit Nurse Jackie

The great Adam Ferrara stops by Eddie's bar to chat about their friendship, his stand-up, and undying love for his dad. Adam has been seen in Rescue Me, Top Gear US, and co-starred in the showtime hit Nurse Jackie

Eddie's Bar at the Improv • Adam Ferrara

Andrew Santino

The authentically hilarious Andrew Santino stops by Eddie's bar to chat stand-up, Eddie's 40th anniversary party, and what's it's like to have scenes cut. Andrew has been seen on Jim Carrey's I'm Dying Up Here, The Office, and in the upcoming season of Curb Your Enthusiasm.

The authentically hilarious Andrew Santino stops by Eddie's bar to chat stand-up, Eddie's 40th anniversary party, and what's it's like to have scenes cut. Andrew has been seen on Jim Carrey's I'm Dying Up Here, The Office, and in the upcoming season of Curb Your Enthusiasm.

Eddie's Bar at the Improv • Andrew Santino

Mark Lonow

Eddie talks with Mark Lonow, and accomplished actor and early investor/partner at the Improv.

Eddie talks with Mark Lonow, and accomplished actor and early investor/partner at the Improv.

Eddie's Bar at the Improv • Mark Lonow

Eddie checks in with Mike to talk about how the show will proceed for the foreseeable future.

Eddie checks in with Mike to talk about how the show will proceed for the foreseeable future.

Eddie's Bar at the Improv • April 13, 2020

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