Catching You Up Podcast with Nadav

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verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0000

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Bluff's BIGGEST Wins and Losses - Part 2

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 4 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0000

*SPONSORS* Support the show and start your free online Hims visit today. Head to https://www.hims.com/NADAV Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ Welcome to Part 2 of interviewing Bluff, AKA @Bluffinbob , where I get into my favorite questions about gambling. I ask Bluff his biggest on and off camera wins and losses. We talk about craps strategies, crapless craps, and playing against people that are betting against you. We talk about weird interactions with dealers, other players, and some fans. Such a good time

Bluff: The King of Bubble Craps Part 1

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ Bluffin' Bob aka Bluff, is a top tier content creator in the gambling space focusing on casino table games like craps, baccarat, blackjack, roulette and more. This week, we talk to and cover the rise of Bluff, aka Bluffin' Bob, in the gambling content space. We learn about his upbringing, his career choices, and his risk tolerance! We learn about how he decided to take the plunge into the gambling space, go all in, and create one of the most popular up and coming gambling channels in the space. Do you have the risk tolerance to do what Bluff?

Gamblers CRASHINGING OUT and Boxing

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ This week I break down the beef between two sports bettors Sean Perry and Mazi VS. For the most part, it looks like this either went under the radar or no one cared to watch it, but I absolutely loved watching these two trying to intimidate the other, making us all laugh and cringe in the process. Who do you want to see Sean Perry fight next (because he's already calling out a bunch of other gamblers)?

Spotify's Dumb Plan Sets Podcasting Back A Few Years

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ Today we're going to examine Spotify's new video platform strategy and how it's literally making the entire industry worse. The Big podcasts are getting big checks to stall their progress for a few years and the smaller podcasts are forced to make the tough decision of taking a loss in exchange with the possibility of exposure. It rough out here for a podcast. Do you think Spotify could have done this better?

Dana White Has Been Trolling This Dude FOREVER

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 7 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000

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Have you seen Tito Ortiz compilations of him talking like an idiot? Have you ever noticed Dana White in the comment section trolling him? While showing you all my favorite clips of Tito that Dana commented on, I explain their history and how they might have gotten here. It involves Dana being Tito's agent, transitioning to becoming president of the UFC, and them fighting on a private jet. Is Dana bullying Tito at this point or is it all harmless?

Ari Shaffir Denies Drugging Bert Kreischer

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ I must have missed it when first revealed, but Ari Shaffir now denies drugging Bert Kreischer with narcotics 5 years ago that caused a rift in their friendship for a while. According to Ari, it was a whole organized bit... that for some reason was orchestrated to make Ari public enemy number one. We show his exchanges with Joe Rogan and Tom Segura on JRE when he revealed it, and some of the aftermath appearances Bert made on some other comedy podcasts. Do YOU believe Ari?

Running the Funniest Podcast Network w/ Ralph Sutton

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

**SPONSORS** Support the show and save 20% off your CBDistillery order with the code NADAV at https://www.CBDistillery.com Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ Today, my guest is radio veteran, podcaster and co-owner of one of the funniest podcast networks in the business, Ralph Sutton. We talk about his early days in radio, how GaS Digital was formed and how it has evolved over the years. Ralph shares stories of turning his apartment into a recording studio, starting the SDR Show with Big Jay Oakerson, what it's like working with Luis J Gomez, and how some of your favorite shows started.

The Worst Damage Control EVER | Bryce Mitchell on Jaxxon Podcast

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

**ADVERTISERS** - Support the show and start your free Hims visit today. Head to https://www.hims.com/NADAV Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ This week, we're talking about my favorite story line in podcasting, and that's the hosts of the MMA themed Jaxxon Podcast hosted by Rampage Jackson and a guy named Bear deleting the episode they posted with Bryce Mitchell. At first, I thought YouTube was exercising a bunch of punishments on the channel to make them take it down, but as my research continued, I'm leaning towards self censorship. And even with that, Rampage still released an 18 minute rant to explain what happened, which in my opinion, definitely made things worse. There's a way to back pedal episodes, and this ain't it. What a fun ride.

Hardcore Comedy - Louis CK Asks Donald Rumsfeld If He's A Lizard

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 7 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

This week is another installment of Hardcore Comedy, where I discuss key moments in comedy history that I think are rad as hell. This week we review the day Louis CK asked Donald Rumsfeld if he was a lizard person on the Opie and Anthony Show.

Comedians Fight On Stage | Hardcore Comedy

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000

It's another installment of Hardcore Comedy! Today we're talking about the time Luis J Gomez and Kurt Metzger confronted each other on stage at The Comedy Store during a recording of Legion of Skanks. All of the best things about Legion of Skanks with Luis, Big Jay Oakerson and Dave Smith are showcased in this installment of Hardcore Comedy.

David Choe Fires Yoshi Over Potato Chips

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000

**SPONSORS** Support the show and start your free online Hims visit today at https://www.hims.com/NADAV Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ Today I talk to one of my favorite people in comedy, Yoshi Obayashi! I let him know about how long I've been a fan of his for, and get into the nitty gritty of what it was like to work with Korean American artist David Choe. Yoshi was working for Choe as a janitor and a frequent part of the ensemble of Choe's podcast called DVDASA, which was cohosted by David and Asa Akira. We discuss the whole incident of Yoshi getting in DEEP trouble for eating Choe's foreign potato chips.

Jim Norton DUNKING on Jesse Ventura | Hardcore Comedy

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ Today's episode is going to be the first of a series called "Hardcore Comedy" where I cover agressively awesome moments by comedians I like. Today I cover the time Jim Norton butted heads with Jesse "the Body" Ventura. Jessie come on to Opie and Anthony to talk about 9/11 conspiracies and chirpoed at Jim Norton only to get clapped back. It was sick.

The Worst Person in Comedy

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ We got the first episode of the new year ready for you and we're going to talk about one of the worst people in the comedy industry, and that "comedy journalist" Seth Simons. We go over his successful attempt at getting Shane Gillis fired from the SNL cast, but far from cancelled. We take a look at some articles that Seth Simons has written including trying to cancel Shane Gillis from hosting Saturday Night Live (for a second time) and taking shots at the Legion of Skanks (Luis J Gomez, Dave Smith and Big Jay Oakerson). We take a look at what comedy club owners think of him as well as some women.

Best Podcaster of the YEAR

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ With the year coming to a close, we're discussing my favorite breakout podcaster of the year, Matan Even. Starting out as an activist and one of the youngest internet trolls, it's truly impressive what Matan Even has built in a short amount of time. Have we found a solid replacement for chaos that The Eric Andre show once filled? I think so. I analyze appearances with Howie Mandel, The Legion of Skanks, Togi, Mikki Mase, Whitney Cummings and more to explain why I think Matan deserves to be podcaster of the year.

Origin Story: Dr. Phil Character by Adam Ray

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ Today we're talking about the breakout star of the last year and a half, Adam Ray and his character of Dr. Phil. I talk about how he was able to finally convince me that a good impression is fun to watch, and how all of his well rounded talents allow him to shoot from the hip with the character and land most of his shots. I go over the origin of the character by showing some of Adam's old standup clips and an excerpt from an LA Times article by Ali Lerman. Has any comic had a more impressive and justifiable rise than Adam Ray?

All the Equipment I Use To Make Content

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 6 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ Sick as a dog and still not missing uploads! Did the microphones get you all riled up? Here's the rest of my setup! Mv7 Microphone https://amzn.to/4fcq0C4 Cloudlifter (noise reducer) https://amzn.to/4g1z7Xf Zoom L12 Live Trak (Audio recorder/mixer) https://amzn.to/3D58tyk Razer 1080 Webcam https://amzn.to/3OIjrw8 BlackMagic camera pocket cinema https://amzn.to/3ZEdkiv Lumix 12-35 mm lens https://amzn.to/3OLvb0E Samsung SSD 4tb drive https://amzn.to/3ZBBRF4 Mic stand https://amzn.to/3OFDXxd

Before You Buy A Microphone For Your Podcast

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ Considering it's Black Friday, there's gonna be deals online all over the place. If you're trying to buy some equipment, now might be a good time to either get your starter mics or upgrade your current setup. I run through all the microphones I've used and the extremely anecdotal pros and cons of each microphone. An audio engineer or a sound mixer will have different and more in depth opinions, but that's nerd stuff. I'm gonna share the practicality and price point fo each one. Blue Snowball USB mic https://amzn.to/3ZdSk0y Blue Yeti USB mic (better than Snowball) https://amzn.to/3OwZfNE Shure SM58 Mic https://amzn.to/3ZdJ5xu Shure MV7+ Mic https://amzn.to/4ibMC8o Shure SM7b Mic https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCSVYWMH/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_W4GY5XXA5RXN9JHVASPP?linkCode=ml2&tag=verynadavshow-20 Electo Voice RE20 Mic https://amzn.to/4g6hi9a Re20 w/ Shock Mount https://amzn.to/4ibMPbG

Theo Von's Podcast Producer - Nick Davis

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Drumline Movie Review

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ I've shelved this movie review for close to a year, but the people want it. On the surface, Drumline is a really good movie, but if you look a little closer, it's possibly one of the best movies of all time. I have no doubt this movie will get admitted into the Criterion collection and Nick Cannon will be inducted in the acting hall of fame or get a Nobel prize for his performance. Is Drumline about a fatherless kid trying to make his way through the world in this coming of age story? Or is it really a social commentary about how we deal with special needs in today's society? I'll let you be the judge. What should I review next?

Elon Musk Takes Shots At YouTube

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 8 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000

**SPONSOR** Support the show and check out MyBookie. Use code NADAV to get a 100% deposit bonus at https://bit.ly/betwithNADAV Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ If there's anything we learned during this election season, it's that Baron Trump has been giving pretty solid advice to his dad on what podcast circuits to hit on the campaign trail. A more interesting story to me is how/when YouTube chooses to suppress views to some of those videos, and what the options are when that happens. Weather a video is being utilized as a campaign tactic or just a video that barely aligns with views of some decision makers at YouTube, it's wild when you can see a video getting throttled with nothing to do about, like the guys over at Channel 5 News. If there's anyone that's been a champion of free speech, love him or hate him, has been owner of Tesla, Space X, and x/Twitter, Elon Musk. Does this mean Twitter is a viable place to upload your content? Like everyone on YouTube, we analyze what Mr. Beast has been doing, and then basing our decisions on what he's ultimately decided.

Tony Hinchcliffe Pisses People Off Over Trump Rally

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 1 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ This week's episode is special. Everyone from AOC to any other political pundit is talking about how terrible of a choice Tony Hinchcliffe was for Donald Trump's political rally, but to me, this is a HUGE milestone for the comedy space. For an industry that mainly sold flesh lights and men's wellness pills, comedy podcasts sure are taking a bigger slice of political campaign strategy than anyone ever expected. Presidential candidates and their running mates are going on podcasts like Call Her Daddy, This Past Weekend with Theo Von, Flagrant, Club Shay Shay... they're even hiring comedians to perform jokes at their rallies. And people are scrutinizing these jokes like children that don't understand the purpose of a joke... a statement that prioritizes making you laugh and throws truth to the wayside. What a time to be alive.

Brendan Schaub VS Nate Diaz

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ So Brendan Schaub and Nate Diaz reignited their beef and it's getting HEATED. I give context from their encounter in 2017 at the Conor McGregor VS Floyd Mayweather boxing match to Nate making fun of Brendan for getting emotional over Shane Carwin's state. I show some of my favorite moments from the 20 minute rant on The Schaub Show and how badly I want to gamble on this fight. Who do you have winning this fight?

Tim Dillon Trashes His Movie

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0000

The new Joker movie is out, Tim Dillon is in it, critics absolutely hate it, and Tim piles on to it. In this episode we review some of the most insane things I've heard an actor say about the film they're in. We take a look at what he had to say about the Todd Phillips movie with Annie Lederman and on The Tim Dillon Show, and compare it to how Sam Morril and Marc Maron talked about the original Joker movie. Was it insane for Tim to take this approach? Definitely. But does it makes sense for him in the long run? Lets analyze it.

Bill Burr's Greatest Match

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ In this episode, I'm going to cover one of the best episodes of any podcast ever created, when Jon Lovitz was a guest on Bill Burr's Monday Morning Podcast on Thursdays. I discuss some previous seemingly disasterous podcast appearances and try to figure out why Jon Lovitz was as great of a guest as he was. I look into some old school East Coast comedian banter from the Opie and Anthony days with Patrice O'Neil and Louis CK and go over the infamous Philly Rant. Is there anyone you've seen Bill Burr jive with better? **CLIPS DISCUSSED** Jon Lovitz and Bill Burr - https://youtu.be/F9_Dz1PBqzM Bill Burr on H3 - https://youtu.be/4NyRkDfORlc Bill Burr on This Past Weekend - https://youtu.be/QWMDEqigdts Ethan Klein and Theo Von - https://youtu.be/C-jfBxigL7k Bill's Philly Rant - https://youtu.be/3jMhoGUiIkk Louis CK VS Patrice O'Neal - https://youtu.be/S4etdXW--30

WE. DON'T. MISS. UPLOADS.

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 4 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0000

WE. DON'T MISS. UPLOADS. It's been over a year since I posted my first video on my own on this channel. We've covered a lot of topics and had a lot of fun doing it, and we're gonna keep doing it. Today, I ramble about my FOMO of Skankfest Las Vegas 2024 and pay tribute to all of my executive producers for the last year.

Are Podcasts In The Middle Of A Correction?

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000

**SPONSORS** Support the show and get 50% off your 1 st Factor box and 20% off your next month while your subscription is active. Use code NADAV50 at https://www.factormeals.com/NADAV50 Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ Some see the tides turning on specific podcasts, but is it more a signal of the business model as a whole? In this episode, I lay out the argument that through a combo of the pandemic and Hollywood strikes, Podcasts had an environment to thrive in, but we might be in the middle of a correction. What do you think?

Podcast Audit: Armchair Expert w/ Dax Shepard

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ Today's episode is special. We're trying out a new format where I go out and audit YouTube channels. Today I'm putting Armchair Expert with Dax Shephard under my microscope. It started appearing on my YouTube algorithm a few weeks ago so I decided to dig and see what I could figure out. I look into the new deal he struck with Amazon's podcast company, Wondery, and what that actually means and how it functions for Dax and Monica Padman. I take a look at playlists, channel layouts, and give my opinion on how they uploaded the entire back catalog at once. Was this a solid launch strategy?

The Slippery Slope of Self Censorship

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ I always read a lot of valid complaints about podcasts, but I hear about an equal amount of invalid ones. The biggest one being "unnecessary self censorship." Yes, we all know YouTube used to be the Wild Wild West and you could pretty much say anything and show anything, but as more and more mothers began clutching their pearls, more and more rules got put in place. Even if those rules weren't meant for comedy podcasts, they're not excluded from now following those rules. And breaking any of those rules becomes a whole mess that no one wants to deal with. Who's fault is it that this system is so flawed? The answer is clear: it's YouTube's fault. Is it too late to fix it? Probably. But if podcast fans started complaining to YouTube more than podcasters, the complaints might actually reach the right people that can make a change. Until then, enjoy the watered down version of what you used to like.

Launching a podcast with $100 of equipment

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 6 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000

This week I discuss a case study where I helped a client achieve huge views cheaply by shifting their focus. A lot of people think they need a big production studio and expensive equipment, but this case study proves something more important will actually be the thing responsible for your big views... the quality of your subject matter. You can get big views with a smart phone and a $60 microphone.

How I Handled Difficult Guests

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 16:00:00 +0000

**SPONSORS** Support the show and get 50% off your 1 st Factor bow, plus 20% off your next month with code NADAV50 at https://www.factormeals.com/NADAV50 Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ How do you handle a difficult podcast guest? Today's episode is about how I've gone about difficult guests we've booked in the past. It's never fun to interact with someone standoffish, but sometimes you need to be in uncomfortable situations to get the job done.

Building A Podcast Network From Scratch | Case Study

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ People have been asking how podcast networks operate, how they form, and what it's like to be a part of one and if it's worth it. I talk about my role in helping build YMH Studios into the launching pad for Dr. Drew After Dark, The HoneyDew w/ Ryan Sickler, 2 Bears 1 Cave and more. Is it easy? No. Is it hard. Yeah, a lot.

3 Reasons You SHOULD NOT Start A Podcast

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ There's a lot of reasons to start a podcast, but this episode we're discussing the 3 biggest obstacles in starting a podcast, or any form of channel that creates content: 1) it's going to take a long time 2) you need to care A LOT 3) it's going to take a lot of your time and/or money. Are those deterrents for you? How bad do you want it? **SPONSORS** In the Austin area looking to record a podcast? Book an appointment today at https://www.soundshedav.com/

How Podcasts Make Money Selling Merch

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 9 Aug 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ This episode covers one way big podcasts make money: selling merchandise. We talk about the different levels of selling merch to consumers and the variables that affect profit margins. Selling posters have great margins but do t-shirts have the best sweet spot? **SPONSORS** Need to record a podcast in the Austin Area? Look no further than Soundshed Studios. Book an appointment today: https://www.soundshedav.com/ **Previous Episodes** How Much Money Live Streams Make https://youtu.be/NcV5K2jneNI?si=szwoByfAf4l5PpGV How Much Money Do Ad Reads Make https://youtu.be/WEqCGgJx8cs?si=yMMbUz83W_yalxn0 How Much Money Does YouTube Give A Podcast https://youtu.be/SBsP4rfnahc?si=1OQLpLe_KM6oNtIb

The INSANITY of Building Joe Rogan's Podcast Studio

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 2 Aug 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ **SPONSORS** In the Austin, Texas area and need to record a podcast? Look no further than the turnkey facility over at Soundshed Studios and book an appoiontment today at https://www.soundshedav.com/ This week, I talk to studio builder, Matt Alvarez, the man responsible for building podcast recording studios for Joe Rogen, Tom Segura, Alex Hormozi, Mr. Ballen and so many more. On today's episode, Matt tells us the process of meeting Joe Rogan, what it was like to have him as a first client, and how crazy it is to build a functional podcast studio in two and a half weeks. Truly insane story.

Howie Mandel's TikTok Controversy Gets Funnier

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ Honestly, this entire episode is a wild swing. It got close to getting scrapped like 4 times, but it just kept making me laugh. Howie Mandel is trying to navigate internet culture and it's super fun to watch. He's making his podcast producers job hard and I'm HERE for it. **SPONSORS** In the Austin area and need to record a podcast? Use the turn-key production facility at Soundshed Studios and book an appointment today at https://www.soundshedav.com/

Most Entertaining Fighter of ALL TIME

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ This week we discuss a YouTube channel that's been infesting my YouTube algorithm in the best way: @STREETBEEFS_ . I talk about its origins, notable moments in its history, and some of my favorite fighters that have recently hooked me in, like Papas. **SPONSORS** Need to record a podcast in the Austin, TX area? Book an appointment right now at https://www.soundshedav.com/

Podcasts Don't Need Expensive Production

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Looking for podcast consulting or to give feedback on the show? Email me at verynadavshow@gmail.com Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ There's a lot to consider when starting a podcast. As time has gone on, the podcasts that have been around have upped their production value so much, that a lot of people can start thinking that's the barrier to entry. IT IS NOT. If you make a good show, most of that shouldn't matter. We compare and contrast Flagrant, Your Mom's House, Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast, Joe Rogan Experience, and Killy Tony in this case study.

Working with Enny Kravitz

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 5 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ Today, I bring talk to a good friend, podcast production veteran and the technical director of YMH Studios, Enny Kravitz. Enny tells me about the jobs he had the led him down the live production path. He shared stories about his first job, previous bosses, and how we crossed paths in our professional careers. We talk about setting pup a podcast production studio for Tom Segura and Christina P at multiple phases of their career. **SPONSORS*** Recording a podcast in Austin? Book podcast production services at SoundShed today at https://www.soundshedav.com/

How To Extract Value From Toxic Comments

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ Today we’re going to talk about the most toxic place in the world: the YouTube comment section! For most people, it’s a place you go to be as mean or as supportive as possible. In a lot of cases, it’s hard for almost anyone to extract anything meaningful from the comments, but in this video, I’ll teach you different ways I have extracted valuable analysis about content I was producing. *SPONSORS* Need to record a podcast in the Austin area? Look no further than Soundshed Studios and book an appointment today at https://www.soundshedav.com/

Producing Are You Garbage w/ Toby McMullen

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ Another installment of following a podcast producer’s career path: Toby McMullen is a comedian and producer for the incredible podcast “Are You Garbage” hosted by Kevin Ryan and H. Foley. He talks about how he decided to choose producing podcasts as a career. Toby described his journey from living in Chicago to moving to New York and making content for Andrew Schulz. He then goes on to share how he got started with the AYG boys, going on tours, evolving the podcast set, and building out other sets for notable people like Ari Shaffir’s “You Be Trippin.” We discuss some of our favorite equipment we’ve encountered along our careers and pepper in advice for any and all up and coming podcast producers. Follow Toby: https://www.instagram.com/toby.mcmullen/?hl=en *SPONSORS* Need to record a podcast in the Austin area or build out a recording studio? Go to https://www.soundshedav.com/

YouTube is Getting Worse EXCEPT One Thing

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +0000

**SPONSORS** If you're in the Austin area and need a podcast recording space, look no further than SoundShed Studios! Book an appointment today at https://www.soundshedav.com/ Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ This week, we cover how YouTube is starting to split it's focus from being the king of longform content. It's making way too many changes to it's algorithms and possibly shoving Shorts down our throat too much... but is there a way for creators to exploit this overpowered feature? Yes. *Pirate Software's Channel* https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMnULQ6F6kLDAHxofDWIbrw

How To Nail A Job Interview for YMH Studios w/ Chad Wallin

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 7 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ **SPONSORS** Have your podcast professionally recorded and edited in the Austin area by booking an appointment with SoundShed Studios at https://www.soundshedav.com/ Support and follow Chad on IG and YouTube! https://www.instagram.com/chadthomaswallin/ https://www.youtube.com/@chadthomaswallin In this episode, we talk to Chad Wallin who is a producer at YMH Studios. He’s been a booth boy for every show out of YMH including Your Mom’s House, 2 Bears 1 Cave, The Danny Brown Show, First Date with Lauren Compton, Not Today Pal and Dr. Drew After Dark. I talk to Chad about how he nailed the interview process with me and why, his career choices that made him prepared for the job, and some behind the scenes looks on Chad VS Chris and the Garth Brooks Sketch we did for a YMH Live.

Was Andrew Tate Platformed by Tom Segura and YMH Studios? - Catching You Up w/ Nadav

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 31 May 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ In this episode, I talk about YMH's relationship with Andrew Tate. I talk about what it was like to book him, what it was like to record with him, and the aftermath that followed. I dissect how truly genius his method of becoming viral was. Is it entirely YMH's fault? Let me know in the comment section.

Chris Larson | YMH Studios Head of Post Production

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 24 May 2024 16:00:00 +0000

**SPONSORS** Need a one-stop podcast recording facility in the Austin area? Make an appointment at with Soundshed Studios at https://www.soundshedav.com/ Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ Follow Chris Larson on Instagram! He'd love that! https://www.instagram.com/cee_lars/?hl=en This week, we talk to the head of post production at YMH Studios, Chris Larson! We talk about meeting each other, his work history, working solo with Christina, and how he eventually became full time at Your Mom's House and climbed the ranks. We talk about fun bits he was involved in, how he out-performed Joe Rogan at the YMH Live at Enny's house and how he was able to have more fun with strippers than anyone would have thought. We then end with some advice if you want to get an idea of how to start building your career.

How To Work At The Comedy Mothership - Catching You Up w/ Nadav

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 17 May 2024 16:00:00 +0000

**SPONSORS** Need a one-stop podcast recording facility in the Austin area? Make an appointment at with Soundshed Studios at https://www.soundshedav.com/ Follow Tony Casillas and support his comedy https://www.instagram.com/comediantonycasillas/ Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ This week we talk to Tony Casillas who is a staff member/door guy at Joe Rogan's comedy club, The comedy Mothership. We learn how Tony and I met, his road to becoming a comedian and then the process of becoming an employee at the Comedy Mothership. He talks about what it's like to work there and being part of the first generation of door guys to emerge from there. Tony shares stories about Kam Patterson, Casey Rocket, Ron White, Brian Holtzman and peels the curtain back a bit at the Mothership.

George Kimmel (Tigerbelly) - Catching You Up w/ Nadav

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 10 May 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ Today, we talk to my pal, founder of 7 Equis and Executive Producer/Showrunner of Tigerbelly, George Kimmel! This is part of a series where I interview notable figures in podcasting behind the camera(ish) to show people the journey of some podcast veterans. George tells us about his journey from college, to grad school, to Bollywood, to teaching to New Media. He talks about his time working at Maker Studio, meeting Bobby Lee, starting a podcast company and a lot of the challenges he faced while doing that.

Catching You Up with Fancy B. - Catching You Up w/ Nadav

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 3 May 2024 16:00:00 +0000

**SPONSORS** Support the show and get $30 off an Aura Frame at https://www.auraframes.com with code NADAV **Ben Avery Interview** https://youtu.be/khxTERuJMPk It was an absolute pleasure to speak with Andres Rosende aka Fancy B, the Executive Producer/Showrunner of the hit Podcast Bad Friends with Andrew Santino and Bobby Lee. Andres talks about being born in Spain and how he made his journey over to the US. He tells us a little about going to film school with George Kimmel, producing his first feature film for Netflix (The Devil Below), and becoming the producer of Bad Friends. We cover all the things about the job that make it interesting to us as well as some advice for people just starting out.

How Much money Comedy Live Stream Events Can Make - Catching You Up with Nadav

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0000

**SPONSORS** Support the show & get $30 off and free shipping on Aura Frames. Head to https://www.auraframes.com/NADAV and use code NADAV at checkout **How Pods Make Money** YouTube Ad Revenue - https://youtu.be/SBsP4rfnahc Sponsored Ad Reads - https://youtu.be/WEqCGgJx8cs Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ Today's episode covers another way comedy podcasts make money: live streamed events. We'll be breaking down some basic math and calculating potential revenue of some of the biggest streams out of Tom Segura's YMH Studios and the New Years Kill Tony Live Streamed Arena Shows.

I Hired My Friend at YMH And Traumatized Him - Catching You Up w/ Nadav

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0000

**SPONSOR** Support the show and try Blue Chew for free – just pay $5 shipping. Head to https://www.bluechew.com and use promo code NADAV Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ **Support Dan's Music** https://www.instagram.com/moral_panic_nyc/ https://moralpanicnyc.bandcamp.com/ This week, I give a little behind the scenes of one of the most stressful things to produce about the second YMH Live streaming event with Tom Segura and Christina P during the peak of the pandemic. The idea was to do a live zoom call with Robert Paul Champagne, which turned into a complete logistical nightmare... for my friend Dan Kelley. We had to bring in a hired gun, who was a good friend of mine that decided not to look anything up about RPC before saying yes to the job. He had to babysit and chaperone him for 3-5 hours. On the live show, we talked to RPC for 5-10 minutes. Here's the 48 hours my friend Dan endured to make the zoom call happen for us.

Laziest Cancellation Attempt of All Time (Ft Dr. Andrew Huberman) - Catching You Up With Nadav

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0000

**SPONSOR** We’re sponsored by Ridge! Support the show and get 10% off your Ridge order at https://www.ridge.com/NADAV and use code NADAV at checkout. Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ Today's episode is a critique of a lazily written article by Kerry Howley for New York Magazine attempting to cancel Dr. Andrew Huberman using implied non-complaints from his ex lovers' friends, a lonely basket case of an author, and attacking the ethics of the basic mechanics of podcast monetization.

Ben Avery Interview (Lemon Party, Tim Dillon Show) - Catching You Up with Nadav

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 5 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0000

**SPONSOR** Try Blue Chew for free at https://www.bluechew.com with promo code NADAV Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ This week my guest is Ben Avery. We learn about his journey from dog food monger to podcaster. We find out we both have roots in the Lemon Party, what steps Ben took to teach himself useful skills in order to start taking on clients, and how to find "your people." We talk about the most important traits to have in order to start getting work, how to get better at your craft, and the risks of being in this business for a while.

Podcasters Responding to Hate - Catching You Up with Nadav

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0000

**SPONSOR** Support the show and try BlueChew for free – just pay $5 shipping. Head to https://www.bluechew.com and use code NADAV *** Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ The No Jumper podcast network evolved from a blog on Tumblr in 2011 to a podcast in 2016, and later into a network with various hip-hop themed shows. Point and Shoot's is a comedic commentary on No Jumper podcast incidents that got on my radar a few months back. He covered Adam22's meltdown on the @Whatever Podcast, offers entertaining insights and visual jokes. Point and Shoot's relentless roasting of of the No Jumper crew is juvenile but hilarious. He attacks other people on the crew like Sharp, 1090 Jake and Poetic Flakko. Addressing podcast commentators, like Point and Shoot, may amplify negativity, kind of like the "Streisand Effect," so creators should respond tactfully, if at all. Embracing critics, as seen with comedians like Big Jay Oakerson, Luis J Gomez, Dave Smith, Bert Kreischer and Steve O, can defuse tensions and redirect focus to collaboration rather than conflict.

Norm McDonald Gambling Stories - Catching You Up with Nadav

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Try Blue Chew for free at https://www.bluechew.com with promo code NADAV Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ 01:25 Norm MacDonald's early exposure to gambling started in his childhood, where he developed strong skills in games like bridge, Wist, and backgammon. 03:29 Norm's gambling experiences were highlighted on the Howard Stern Show, where he discussed rumors that the movie "Rounders" was based on his life. 05:19 Norm McDonald's gambling adventures ranged from impressive wins, like making $40,000 in a show and turning it into $100,000, to devastating losses, such as losing everything he owned three times. 09:41 Despite having serious gambling skills, Norm McDonald wasn't in it solely for the money or to gamble on sure things; he enjoyed the thrill and the unpredictability. 14:55 Norm McDonald eloquently expressed the allure of gambling in his book, describing it as the moment between placing a bet and awaiting its outcome—a moment of hope and magic. 16:33 Norm McDonald approached gambling with humor, even sharing wild stories like throwing $60,000 into the ocean on the Atlantic City boardwalk as a symbolic gesture to quit.

How Much Money Do Ad Reads Make For Podcasts??? - Catching You Up With Nadav

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Support the show and get 50% off of Factor at https://www.factormeals.com/NADAV50 and use code NADAV50. Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ How Podcasts Make Money Part I: https://youtu.be/SBsP4rfnahc Coffeezilla Doc on Kast Media: https://youtu.be/N3ftBeP16TA We already learned about YouTube ad revenue, but lets look under the hood of how ad reads work in the world of podcasts! We talk about how the function of a podcast has changed over the years. Comedians used to use pods as a driving force to sell more tickets to live shows, but as ad reads came into the picture, podcasts now became revenue generators. We talk about how much money ad reads can generate and thresholds that most podcast reps adhere to, how the whole system works, and how much of a pain it is to find trustworthy podcast reps.

The History of Laugh Tracks - Catching You Up w/ Nadav

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 8 Mar 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ Today we're talking about the way more-interesting-than-you'd-suspect topic: laugh tracks! We learn about the start of laugh tracks due to the ingenuity of Bing Crosby, Bobby Burns and Charley Douglass. From I LOVE LUCY to Cheers to Friends to Big Bang Theory to The Office, so many of these shows made a decision on laugh tracks and wouldn't be able to go in the other direction if they tried. We talk about the start of producers laughing during podcasts and how my laugh costed Machinima for than $250,000 to try to remove from productions. We review some famous laughs from Stavros Halkias and Ben Avery and what new function they serve in podcasts

Casting Little People, J My Ride & YMH Live 6 - BTS Phone Calls at YMH - Catching You Up with Nadav

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 1 Mar 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ While working at Your Mom's House Studios with Tom Segura and Christina P, I would often catch myself having ridiculous conversations. Sometimes those were with my employers, the staff, but the funniest ones were talking to outside organizations. These are some of my favorite conversations I've had to have. I discuss my experience booking a little person and explaining a baby Jesus bit to a casting director and give a behind the scenes look of how long we were trying to produce the "Pimp My Ride" sketch... also an extra behind the scenes story while filming it! Then we get into one of my favorite phone calls I've ever had. We were going to stream live from the Paramount Theater in Austin and we had to make sure we can do the exact show that we wanted, which was completely off the rails.

Some Podcasts Might Not Survive 2024 - Catching You Up with Nadav

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ Today we're chatting about why I think the next two years (at least) are going to be rough for podcasts due to an industry correction. Sure, we're having a mini-burst of the bubble in the podcasting industry, but how did we get there? The pandemic created the perfect storm for some podcasts, but is the podcast explosion dying down? It feels like the industry is correcting itself at the moment. Movies and television shows are coming back, and podcasts have more to compete with again. Another contributing factor is that a lot of the companies that were created to assist podcasters are starting to experience big lay offs, cutting support away from the creators that need it most. We then talk about the new Apple iOS update which will create more problems than it solves for an entire industry. Audio numbers will drop, ad rates will drop, and some podcasts just won't be able to deal with that, unless they've created multiple revenue streams. Fun stuff.

The REAL Winners of the New Joe Rogan Spotify Deal - Catching You Up with Nadav

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Support the show and get 50% off of Factor at https://www.factormeals.com/NADAV50 and use code NADAV50 Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ A lot of people are talking about this new Rogan Spotify deal... yes, Rogan got a dumb amount of money to keep publishing to Spotify but not remaining exclusive to them, but niether Rogan nor Spotify are the biggest winners of thsi deal. It's the guests on JRE. The Joe Rogan experience is back in full force on YouTube giving a more robust "Rogan Bump" than the last 3 or 4 years.

Cypress Hill Blamed Me For Ruining His 420 Show - Catching You Up with Nadav

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 9 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ This is a story from back when I was working at WeedMaps over a decade ago. We were getting involved in sponsoring concerts and music festivals and ended up covering a lot of Cypress Hill shows. I share a few stories of how much fun it was to work at WeedMaps, a couple Behind The Scenes stories about some Cypress Hill shows, and how B Real blamed me for ruining his 420 show. It ABSOLUTELY was not my fault.

How I Got My Job at YMH Studios - Catching You Up with Nadav

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 2 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ Today's episode is about how I got my job at YMH Studios that eventually lead to my position as Executive Producer there. I discuss my journey starting in high school making dumb movies with my friends, to college, where I also made dumb movies with my friends. I talk about my summer internships, the importance of finding a mentor and my first job out of college, running the video department for Weedmaps. But even though it was super fun and I have crazy stories about Snoop Dogg and getting B-Real from Cypress Hill too high for a 420 concert, I moved back to Los Angeles to pursue post production from ground zero and taking gigs along the traditional path of that career. I was able to start taking on better and cooler jobs that ended me up with a full time job at an ad agency where we made cool things consistently, but when I got laid off after a merger, I was left in a pickle and forced to think outside the box. I emailed some of my favorite podcasts and pitched them on adding a video component which resulted with my initial connection with Tom Segura and beginning working part time on Your Mom's House Podcast. I even read all my emails attempting to pitch myself for a job with them. I talk about the 2 year period working part time for YMH Podcast and freelancing at Machinima (where I met Enny) that ends with a full time job offer at the newly formed YMH Studios.

Mistakes At YMH Studios - Catching You Up w/ Nadav

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ Today's a special episode. A call had to be made in the 11th hour, which is par for the course for a producer. I'm gonna talk about my experience being a producer at YMH Studios and how mistakes get handled as the team grows. I talk about the different reasons a producer may decide to have parts removed either for technical reasons or otherwise. I then go over some of my biggest mistakes at YMH and some other horror stories along my career. Some you know about, and some you don't. Then I talk about one of the most panic inducing productions of my life: YMH Live 5 with West Palm Beach with Duncan Trussell Guesting with Tom Segura and Christina P. Two big takeaways from this episode: a producer's job is "fixing problems" and WE. DON'T. MISS. UPLOADS.

Reddit Hate is WILD - Catching You Up with Nadav

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Support the show & get free breakfast for life at https://www.hellofresh.com/NADAVFREE with code NADAVFREE Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ More and more of the bigger podcasts have began accumulating louder and louder haters online. Is it people that despise them? Is is people that are upset the show no longer resembles the show they feel in love with? We taker a look at the history of film critics and analyze the barrier to entry to even having your opinion heard. We run through some thought experiments how trolls like to fight online. So where does all this hate come from? My guess is feelings of sunk cost that lead to feeling unjustifiably betrayed. All this podcast hate has created a new scene of content creators, and they'll either feed in to your toxic tendencies, or maybe they'll try to keep it light. Pick your poison and protect Jake Johnson at all costs.

Tucker Carlson is VERY Cool - Catching You Up with Nadav

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ Tucker Carlson has been around forever and has always sucked while in the public eye, but he's making some interesting moves that might show he's a lot cooler than we all thought. I give a brief history of Tucker's early childhood, his dad and how he got into journalism. We look at key moments from his career including Jon Stewart confronting him on CNN's Cross Fire, debating Bill Nye the Science Guy on climate change, advertisers pulling sponsorships after a comment on immigration, and the Green M & M dressing more modestly. We analyze hate watching, and see if Tucker Carlson is actually cooler than we thought. We analyze his moves with broadcast to X and his show's guests: Kyle Rittenhouse, Jon Daly, Kid Rock, a lunatic that claimed to do drugs with Barrack Obama, and Kevin Spacey as Frank Underwood for the Christmas episode. We wrap up with talking about his monetization strategy and who will follow him.

The #1 Live Comedy Podcast IN THE WORLD | Kill Tony NYE Stream Review | Catching You Up With Nadav

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 5 Jan 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ We're going to talk about the Kill Tony New Years Eve Streams and what this means for the comedy podcast industry. We talk about its founder Tony Hinchcliffe and Brian Redban, the premise of the live comedy podcast, and how it jumped from the World Famous Comedy Store top Joe Rogan's comedy club The Comedy Mothership over in Austin, Texas. I talk about newbies signing up to put their names in the bucket, and what can be in the future for Kill Tony.

The Evolution of Comedy Roasts | Comedy History | Catching You Up With Nadav

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Someone made a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeryNadavShow/ Today we're going to go over the history and evolution of Comedy Roasts. I talk about discovering the Comedy Central roasts with the one they did on Flavor Flav from Public Enemy and Flavor of Love. This is how I was introduced to Anthony Jeselnik and Amy Schumer like the rest of the world. I share my research with how Roasts started in New York at the Friar's Club in the early 1900's, turned into televised roasts with Jonny Carson and Don Rickles, then Comedy Central teaming up with the Friar's Club and airing roasts of Drew Carey, Jerry Stiller, Rob Reiner, Hugh Hefner and Chevy Chase. Comedy Central then went on its own run of roasts with Dennis Leary, Jeff Foxworthy, Pam Anderson, William Shatner, Flavor Flav, Joan Rivers, David Hasselhoff, and Donald Trump. We talk about the legendary Greg Giraldo sets and other notable stars from the roasts, the transition off of television and onto the internet. We talk about Shane Gillis's vicious roast and Whitney Cummings's role in keeping roasts alive.

Are Comedy Specials Money Grabs? | Catching You Up With nadav

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Get episodes a day early on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Is the trend of comedians making comedy specials a money grab? Let's take a look at a few examples and see if we can determine that. I discuss the beginnings of YMH Live Shows and their evolution. We examine if the 69 Minutes with Tom Segura our of YMH Studios is a money grab. We take a look at the Skankfest live stream and if 12 shows over a weekend is worth 80 bucks. We analyze the the value of the Kill Tony special event streams, how awesome the Gilly and Keeves sketches from Shane Gillis and John McKeever were, and why everyone should take a chance on purchasing content directly from comedians. We discuss if Andrew Schulz's moves with the special he bought back from a streamer (Netflix, probably) was a textbook money grab. We also ask if Chris D'Elia and Louis CK have the same kind of pull. Do they?

How Podcasts Make Money PART 1 - Catching You Up with Nadav

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Become a producer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Lets learn how podcasts make money. Content creators have multiple ways to monetize their podcasts. This will be a multi-part series with today's episode being about YouTube ad revenue. YouTube ad revenue has a few variables. One being length of content, and the other being CPM. We talk about demographics that can bring podcasters a higher CPM and some examples of how much some CPM's can get. We also talk about the hardest times to be a youtube content creator... during all of the ad-pocalypses Article about CPM: https://medium.com/@jasonrbodie/youtube-cpm-rates-by-niche-youtube-cpm-guide-a0e5536af278

YouTube VS Netflix Specials | Case Study | Catching You Up with Nadav

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 8 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Show support and become a producer on my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow This week, we analyze some decisions by comedians on comedy specials. Is Netflix or Youtube the best route to take? How can comedians be touring a new hour when they JUST released a comedy special? We study some moves made by some of the biggest comedians that popped over the last few years. We analyze Chris Distefano, Matt Rife, Stavvy Baby, Shane Gillis and Nick Mullen. We take a quick look at some of Whitney Cummings's moves with Only Fans TV to produce 2 roasts and a special, as well as GaS Digital's six 30-minute specials from Luis J Gomez, Dave Smith, Kurt Metzger, Jordan Jensen, Colum Tyrrell and Rich Vos. We then analyze moves from Bill Burr, Dave Chapelle and Louis CK. I give some of my favorite specials from the year. What were your favorites? Do you think there were better specials on Netflix or YouTube over the last 2 years? YouTube Specials Mentioned: Matt Rife - Only Fans (https://youtu.be/kzgFwZEAHZQ) Matt Rife - Matthew Steven Rife (https://youtu.be/1AwsR1iqsuE) Matt Rife - Walking red Flag (https://youtu.be/1HkmMXprPwI) Stavros Halkias - Live At The Lodge Room (https://youtu.be/eNpkhX85yf0) Shane Gillis - Live in Austin (https://youtu.be/zKUpf1Vx0vs) Nick Mullen - Year of the Dragon (https://youtu.be/VBlQBm5pReQ) OFTV Bert Kreischer Roast - OFTV Whitney Cummings Roast - OFTV Whitney Cummings Mouthy - 30 Minutes with Jordan Jensen (https://youtu.be/MoBkkw66NWY) 30 Minutes with Kurt Metzger (https://youtu.be/9JcfMyYKe5E) 30 Minutes with Luis J Gomez (https://youtu.be/KB1LwYbYq6U) 30 Minutes with Dave Smith (https://youtu.be/XGK1SXNMG44) 30 Minutes with Colum Tyrrell (https://youtu.be/_Zvnzgu-2TQ) 30 Minutes with Rich Vos (https://youtu.be/JySyJhkcTkY)

My Crippling Gambling Addiction | Crapsgiving | Catching You Up w/ Nadav Ep 08

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 1 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Become a Producer: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Get your own smell proof Hautebox from Charlotte Welch at https://charlottewelch.co/ This week on Catching You Up with Nadav, I share some very personal and serious news about my gambling addiction and announce a new spin-off Holiday: CRAPSGIVING! My good friend and fellow YMH booth boy Enny Kravitz joined me a for a Thanksgiving Holiday weekend filled with craps, video poker and prop bets. I showed you around the classic El Cortez Casino, the best craps in town over at Ellis Island, and the perfect resort to finish your long weekend off in Vegas, the Red Rock Casino! I also meet up with a new friend @Pompsie, a Vegas content creator who specializes in slots and travel! Follow his @PompsieSlots channel too for extra degen fun. Want to go experience Ellis Island on your next visit to Vegas? Email the casino host Nik Fava, mention me, and he'll be sure you have a warm welcome: nik.fava@ellisnv.com

Tosh Show | Podcast Review | Catching You Up w/ Nadav Ep 08

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Become a Producer: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow This week on Catching You Up with Nadav, we discuss the new podcast launched by a Comedy Central veteran and hilarious standup Daniel Tosh... Tosh Show. It seems like some of our favorite people from televesions have made their way over to podcasting. People like Conan O'Brien, Dax Sheperd, Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, San Hayes, Bill Maher, and the creators and stars of It's Always Sunny In Philidelphia all got in on it. I give you a little history on Daniel Tosh, Tosh.0, Comedy Central, and how we got to today, with a brand new Tosh Show. I give my opinion on their launch, their choice of guests, and how impressive his success is and my outlook for its future. I give my opinion on new people entering the podcast world, how excited I am for the big advertisers to enter the industry, and talking a little bit about Tosh Show's second episode.

The Carlos Mencia Joke Thief Timeline | Comedy History | Catching You Up w/ Nadav Ep 07

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 17:11:13 +0000

Producers: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow This week on Catching You Up w/ Nadav, we touch on the Carlos Mencia, one of the most notorious joke thieves in the comedy world. I show you the clip from the "I Am Comic" documentary from 2010, Marc Maron recounting the hit piece Joe Rogan made on Carlos confronting him at The Comedy Store, and Carlos's first appearance on WTF with Marc Maron. Carlos talks about when he was accused of stealing jokes from Paul Mooney and Eddie Griffin. Maron asks Carlos about beefing with Joe Rogan, and being accused of stealing jokes from Ari Shaffir, George Lopez and Bill Cosby. Marc realized Carlos was doing damage control and using Marc and his platform, so recorded another episode where he invited some comics close to Carlos (Willie Barcena and Steve Trevino) to get the real story, along with inviting Carlos back on to address these issues. Marc confronts Carlos on why he decides to bump headliners from performing, stealing jokes, and shares some final thoughts. I also briefly discuss Carlos's appearance on Tigerbelly with Bobby Lee and Khalyla Kuhn and Joe Rogan's reflection on the incident that he shared on Flagrant with Andrew Schulz. Can Carlos Mencia make a comeback to the comedy world? What do you think?

Behind The Scenes Producing A Podcast (Featuring Dr. Drew Pinsky) - Catching You Up W/ Nadav Ep 06

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 19:07:42 +0000

Producers | https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Andrew Schulz Ep From Last Week | https://youtu.be/jgKe2cakr-Y This week, we peel the curtain back a little bit. I show you guys a little bit about how this podcast is put together and reveal one of the mega rules of having a podcast: CONSISTENT UPLOADS! I then start shedding some light on how last week's episode featuring Andrew Schulz went down. Your boy had some WILD stomach pains. Turns out it was an umbilical hernia and I had to go to the ER and had to make a serious decision about putting work before health. This tummy ache originated from a weight loss challenge on 2 Bears 1 Cave with Tom Segura and Bert Kreischer and came to a head last week when I started feeling abdominal pain all of a sudden. I went to the emergency room with a hard belly button that needed to get pushed back in. We then talk to our good friend of the show, Dr. Drew Pinsky, to talk more deeply about hernias. I tell Drew how I got mine, why the doctors decided to operate, and how they repaired mine by inserting a mesh into my abdominal wall. We discuss failure rates of the mesh used to repair my hernia, tips for keeping future hernias from coming on, and when you know you should go to the hospital. We discuss the different kind of hernias, the inguinal hernia (where your nuts go into your nuts), femoral hernias in your leg, and hiatal hernias in your esophagus. We learned so much this week!

How Andrew Schulz Built A Comedy and Podcast Empire - Catching You Up w/ Nadav Ep 05

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 19:03:06 +0000

https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow This week, we look into Andrew Schulz, a juggernaut in the standup comedy and podcasting. Schulz started experimenting with multiple social media platforms and it's been paying off wildly. We chronicle his career startiong at his first appearence on the Joe Rogan Experience. We then see how he experimented with social media by posting standup comedy slip-s to Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. We then analyze all of his innovations in the podcast space, and it's all impressive.

Why Do People Hate Brendan Schaub? Is This A Turning Point? Catching You Up w/ Nadav Ep 04

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 18:59:00 +0000

https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow There is no doubt that there are people that don't enjoy Brendan Schaub. But why? We give a brief history of context, his start as an athlete and his transition to podcast/personality. He discuss his comedy Showtime special "You'd Be Surprised," his YouTube special "Gringo Papi," and his blunders Annie Lederman, Khalyla Kuhn, Bobby Lee and his appearance on Tigerbelly. that's a lot of context, but can people change? Is this the beginning of Brendan Schaub's redemption arc of good decisions that make him likeable? Anything is possible. Share you thoughts in the comments.

Most Chaotic Podcast Guest EVER Plus Interview - Andy Dick on Tigerbelly | Catching You Up w/ Nadav Ep 03

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 18:54:26 +0000

Become A Producer: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Music by: - https://www.instagram.com/bajabo/ - https://www.instagram.com/nategriffo/ This week, we get into one of my all time favorite podcast episodes EVER: the time Andy Dick was a guest on Tigerbelly with Bobby Lee and Khalyla Kuhn. Almost everything is chaotic, Andy brings his "comedy partner" Paris Dylan, shows his arms is devastatingly mangled and broken, and invites a WHOLE bunch of strangers to Bobby's house. Oh, and there's a near meltdown towards the end. PLUS, after my analysis, I call up my buddy George Kimmel (producer of Tigerbelly) who shares some never before heard details and secrets about the recording of that show.

The Adam Friedland Show Case Study | Fans HATE It When Podcasts Change | Catching You Up w/ Nadav Ep 02

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 18:49:52 +0000

https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow This week, we do a case study on The Adam Friedland Show and the naturalness of a podcast changing its format. We discuss the TAFS's origins in Cumtown, some of the greatest bits from the podcast, and the chemistry between Nick Mullen, Stavros Halkias and Adam Friedland. We discuss the infamous David Cross interview, Nick's impressions of Jon Hamm, Michael Douglas and Tucker Carlson and the variables that led to the transformation to The Adam Friedland Show.

Nadav Itzkowitz is Dead and Skankfest Comedy Festival - Catching You Up w/ Nadav Ep 01

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 18:46:07 +0000

Become a producer on my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VeryNadavShow Welcome to the first official episode of "Catching You Up w/ Nadav!" On today's episode, I talk about the reaction to people thinking I passed away. There were multiple YouTube accounts that were reporting on the situation and it turns out artificial intelligence is getting WILD. Then, I talk about my experience attending the seventh annual Skankfest comedy festival in Las Vegas. I discuss performances by Luis J Gomez, Big Jay Oakerson, Dave Smith, Ari Shaffir, Joe List, Mark Normand, Jordan Jensen, Rachel Feinsrtein, Ian Fiddance, Rich Vos, Bonnie McFarlane, Jason Ellis at Ellismannia, Zac Amico, and so much more. Is Skankfest really worth the hype?

Trailer - Catching You Up

verynadavshow@gmail.com (Nadav Itzkowitz) — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 21:03:30 +0000