Standup Snobs (with Jay Berg and Colton Drake)

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 @brys...

The San Francisco area product, long-time NYC comic, and recent “Funny AF” finalist dropped a very fun special we’re happy to dive into in this episode.  Jay has merch regret, and we outline the worst ideas for comedy merch ever (0:15). Colton thinks Jay would be a good airport gate guy, and we discover how little they get paid (5:15). Jay loves the horribly offensive term “wench”, and we go on a tangential journey about other things you shouldn't call your granny (11:15). Colton pitches an airport theme park, and a word on TSA (20:00). A discussion about “smuggling” (24:30). How to throw a great party...

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...

We analyze Louis CK’s return to a major streaming platform in this episode. Colton wins another competition, Happy Fourth, and Jay’s deck saga continues (0:15). Mom’s menu: German Sausage (7:30). Intro/bio for Louis CK, and his complicated history (9:20). Overall impressions and Louis’s great ability to sit in silence (31:05). Favorite clips (35:05). Other thoughts (44:25). A basic look in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (45:40). Top 5/Better name/Good hang/What would you emulate? (47:25) Listener mail (51:35) “Comics You Should Follow” are @tamarrubin69 ; @gannonhutto (54:50). Upcoming shows (56:30). Next Week: Jeff Arcuri – “Nice to Meet You” (57:20).  

IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs

Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.c

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 Follo...

The boys have a great time reviewing the fantastic comedian, and actor’s latest special from our friends (hopefully) at 800-Pound Gorilla. Colton remembers “tantoos” (0:15). Otter Pops and other snacks, including purple drank (3:30). Another reminder to not let your emotions run wild after a good/bad set (22:30). Introduction, odd presentation choices (27:50). Overall impressions (32:10). Favorite clips (37:20). Colton Drake: Fashionisto (53:15). Nitpicks (1:00:00). Listener mail from Tilley (1:04:00). “Comics You Should Follow” (@zackchapaloni and @redrichardson)(1:10:05). Upcoming gigs (1:11:55). Next Week: Ryan Hamilton – “This Just Hit Me.”

IGs: @JayBergComedy, @ColtonDrakeComedy, @standupsnobs

Email: StandupSnobs@gmail.com

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) Comi...

The Emmy-winning writer, 40-year comedy icon, and Hampton graduate’s newest special is our subject this episode! Last week, Jay destroyed podcast equipment, Colton is a secret agent, and toenails are universally gross (0:15). Bio and trailer (18:40). Wanda’s political style dominates the first half, a discussion of what to do if you don’t like certain types of comedy, and how we could get killer listener numbers (24:05). Things we liked/Fashionisto (41:30). Clips (48:00). Nitpicks/good hang/better name/top five/things to emulate (1:03:25). Listener mail/”Comics You Should Follow” (@pares_ratliff and @grockwarren)(1:05:55). Upcoming shows (1:08:15). Next Week: Brad Williams – “Live on Short Stree...

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...

A super-timely edition of the Snobs takes a look at the NY Times “Best YouTube Comedy Special” or 2025, as requested by our listeners. Colton is steaming about a tattoo snafu (0:15). When alcoholism/stonerism was cool (5:45). Great hang last week (12:35). Jay asks an audience member who didn’t like his joke how he should change it(15:55). New listeners in Germany, and Mom’s Menu with mongrammed pot pie (22:10). Intro/Trailer for Gianmarco Soresi (23:25). Overall impressions (26:05). A dressed down look in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (31:35). Our favorite bits (36:20). Good Hang/Better Name/Work at Open Mic/Emulate/Top 5 (47:25)? ChatGPT review is terrible and list...

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...

The Snobs tackle the Canadian comedian, actor, writer and podcaster’s Nateland-produced special, available on YouTube. Last week, Colton walked Bloomsday, a dude bear walked it, and Jay is not impressed by either (0:15). Jay binged Kevin Hart’s FunnyAF and is worried (10:40). Welcome Finland to the SUS-Squad, and we compare the Tri-Cities of Washington to Scandinavia in the clumsiest analogy ever (25:45). Spaghetti and Coors Light for Mom’s Menu (28:15). Trailer/Intro (29:35). Overall impressions (32:30). The boys agree Kay’s special was an Autism Special with comedy sprinkled in, rather than the other way around (37:00). “If Dracula managed a gas station” in Colton Dr...

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). Go...

We dive headfirst into the sarcastic, satirical, dark mind of Tobias Fünke himself, as we discuss the latest YouTube special of a true original, David Cross! Old guy hobbies and remembering people that crap on your dreams (0:30). Last week, the Snobs rocked the Tri-Cities last week (10:30). Seven years in, Jay is still searching for his comedy voice (24:45). Why comedy is hard, and so is crowdwork (30:30). Why we’re lucky to do comedy in Spokane, WA (38:55). Mark Normand’s new comedy project is incredible, and Kevin Hart brings back the comedy competition (52:15). David Cross trailer/quick bio (57:35). Overall impressions (1:00:50). Two-t...

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...

After a week off, the kids are back with a jumbo-sized podcast full of false information. After some ridiculosity, we eventually get around to discussing the high-level special from the Boston-born Crashing star. Colton puts down some high-octane beers, and we discuss “the wagon” and provide a wildyl inconsistent history of horses in North America (1:00). We don’t know anything a out wildebeests...including how to spell them correctly, or zebras (8:45). We keep the inaccuracy going with our expose on toilet wine (22:45). Welcome new listeners from two countries, one of which we didn’t know existed, and we finally lock dow...

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 re...

Harvest, Alabama’s favorite son has a Netflix special, and it’s the subject of this week’s episode. The evolution of allergies and disabilities (0:20). Last week, good shows and video games (2:20). Listener mail from one of the comics we recently reviewed (6:10). New listeners in Scandinavia and South America (11:05). Trailer/Intro to Mr. Stroup (13:00). Overall impressions...and reenvisioning the Blue Collar Comedy Tour (16:25). Is the “southern style” of comedy overdone (especially when you can’t differentiate accents from one another) (26:10). What we liked (34:00). A boring 'fit in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (38:00). Favorite jokes/clips (42:35). Nitpicking (56:00). Listener mail #2 (1:06:00). Comics You Should Follow” (@ja...

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 s...

The fellas react to this dark, church-themed, very entertaining fourth Netflix special from the former After Midnight host.  We yearn for a stronger local scene (0:15).  Last week, we saw a good show with drunken, boring hecklers, and Jay murdered many mice (9:15). Mom’s Menu: gigantic pork chops n’ stuff, with beer from two local breweries (14:00). Trailer/Bio for Taylor Tomlinson (16:10). Overall impressions (21:25). We review her Matrix look in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (27:20).   The editing/vibe of the special is unique (30:40). Favorite jokes (33:40). Picking nits out of this great special (42:10).  The special claims Colton’s top spot, and makes Jay’s Top 5 this ye...

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 impr...

With Colton on the mend, Jay takes a stab at a solo pod and discusses the comedy icon’s 14th standup comedy special, available on Netflix (0:15). Last week, a felonious show in Post Falls (1:15). Jay admits a character flaw (3:25). Introduction/trailer (6:15). The first (and hopefully last) ever colorblind Jay Berg: Fashionisto (9:45). Favorite jokes/things I liked (13:00). Stuff I didn’t like (18:00). Katt turns it around in the last half (24:15). ChatGPT is mean to Katt (28:00). Good Hang?/Better Name?/Top 5?/Work at open mic?/What would you emulate? (30:20). Who I’m following (@allenstricklandwilliams) (34:00). Upcoming Shows (34:45). Next Week: Kevin Nealon – “Loose in the Cro...

We go north of the border to the 51st state for this week's episode, taking a look at Toronto native John Moses's YouTube project.  Last week, a local competition was fun, and Preacher Lawson showed up at my mic (0:15). Super Bowl, NYE, and 4th of July DUI talk (2:00). Jay throws shade at MADD (9:15). Our childhood toys...and we know less than nothing about NFTs (14:40). Intro to John Moses (20:00). Overall impressions/Top 5 (23:00). What we liked/Favorite Jokes (25:45). Colton gives you punchlines with zero context (38:00). Moses’s plain look earns plain marks in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (39:30). Jay nitpicks (42:00). Scathing review from Cha...

This week, we take a look at a shorter special, Ehsan Ahmad’s debut YouTube offering. “Pink” cookies, weird snacking, and the danger of eating York patties (0:15). Happy birthday to Colton (5:00). Our fighter that we totally sponsored was victorious (6:15). Jay coincidentally featured for Ahmad last Saturday, and Colton wants an agent (12:00). Ehsan’s trailer and bio (16:00). Overall impressions (21:10). Nitpicks (21:45). Name suggestions (24:35). A strong score in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (26:30). Favorite bits (including’s Ehsan’s) (31:05). Good hang?/What would you emulate?(39:30). Retirement of “Why I’m Better”, and Top 5 (40:30). Welcome to new listeners in Serbia, Zambia, and Iceland, and Mom’s menu with stew and...

This week, we discuss the Finnish Phenom’s YouTube special, produced by 800 Pound Gorilla. The Snobs discuss YouTube comments section and our ragebait weak spots (0:15). We suck at social media, and we’re cool with that...but we really aren’t (10:30). Last week, Colton almost unintentionally killed the podcast mascot, and the boys gambled with Jon Hodge, friend of the pod (14:50).  We met a father who’d rather play table games than talk to his estranged daughter, and Colton got aggressive with a dealer (18:05). Introducing Ismo/overall impressions (22:10). We wonder if it helps Ismo’s style that he’s a foreigner...

Grab some babka and an insulin pen as we critique Raanan's latest YouTube special.  We discuss what touring with your Dad would be like (0:20).  Story time as Jay tells a tale about nearly doing hard time, and Colton is encouraged to tip by a freeloading buddy (11:15).  Seizure talk (18:30).  New listeners in Latvia and Congo (24:45).  Introducing Raanan Hershberg (26:55).  Trailer (32:00).  Overall impressions (37:10).  Does the bomber jacket score big points or big boos from Colton Drake: Fashionisto (41:00).  When the lights went out (46:00).  Favorite jokes (47:55).  What we didn't like (1:01:30).  Scathing Chat GPT review (1:03:05).  Good Hang?/Top 5?/What would you emulate? (1:04:40).  "Why I'm a Better Comic Tha...

In this episode, we tackle The Office co-creator's Golden Globe winning performance, and talk about a bunch of other weird stuff.   Different ways of changing bits (0:15). Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery...no it isn’t (4:30). Joke police (9:00). Colton’s “no shame” 2026 (12:00). Intoxicated exercising (23:00). Last Week (23:45). Our little “Is This Thing On?” review (30:10). Introducing the special (32:00). What we liked (37:25). Did the “Mortality” thru line land (42:30)? Our favorite bits...and a killer setup from Colton (47:20). What we didn’t like (1:01:15). Golden Globes talk (1:03:00). Colton Drake: Fashionisto (1:07:10). Good hang/British references/Would it work at open mic/Better name for the special?/What wo...

In this episode, the boys offer their thoughts (and prayers) on the world famous comedian/podcaster's 6th Netflix special.  Colton talks mad ish about 8-year old rap critics (0:15).  The Avatar writers' unforgivable mistake (3:35).  Jay met the word's most interesting crowd member (5:30).  We contemplate sponsoring an MMA fighter and Colton explains what a "pump cover" is (8:55).  The origin of headset mics (14:15).  Jay was responsible and very irresponsible on the same night (17:10).  Our NY resolutions/goals (21:20).  Trailer/Intro (30:00).  Overall impressions (32:50).  Segura's basic look gets a basic score in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (37:10).  Favorite jokes (44:30).  What we didn't like/pet peeves (56:10).  Would it work/Better Name...

This week, we review the Midwest dynamo’s most recent YouTube special. We go through Will Smith’s discography in excruciating detail, and the first CD Jay ever owned (0:15). White Claw Surge is horrible (3:45). We pitch the next evolution of Standup Snobs, interrupted by Mom’s Chicken “poured in glue” (8:05). Colton is pro-robot takeover (9:45). Introducing Charlie Berens (17:00). Overall impressions (21:00). Favorite jokes (28:30). Colton Drake: Fashionisto (43:00). Stuff we didn’t like (46:40). Good hang? (50:40) Beauty pageants are insane (52:00). Jay’s nephew did comedy, and he’s a total hack (59:45). “Why I’m a Better Comic Than…” Charlie Berens (1:09:50). Comics You Should Follow (@scoot_kazoo ; @gregbeach...

Our Christmas episode features joy, cheer, and a review of the most famous crowd work comic’s Christmas-themed Netflix special!  Do college kids look younger than they used to (0:20).  Holiday talk (12:15).  Mom’s menu (23:35).  Intro to Matt Rife (24:30).  Overall impressions (27:15).  Clips worth talking about (39:35).  What are we doing with crowd work? (46:55)  Matt Rife’s Santa Chic earns surprising marks in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (56:45). Angry Berg doesn’t hate crowd work, he hates bad crowd work (1:06:00). Is Rife authentic? (1:12:00)  Good hang?/Would it work at open mic?/Better name?/Top 5?/What would you emulate? (1:21:00)  Chat GPT review (1:27:25).  “Why I’m a Better Comic Than…” M...

The boys are excited to talk about a special they thoroughly enjoyed from the long-time standup veteran and quintessential Midwesterner.  Last week, Jay had a weird encounter with a vet, and Colton went to the dentist (0:15).  Colton Drake thinks US Olympians get the shaft (8:00).  Good subjects to bring up at the work Xmas party, including Israel, dinosaurs, and dragons (15:30).  Intro to Kathleen  Madigan (26:15).  Overall impressions (29:15).  How does a sparkly cream suit jacket rate in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (31:45).  Our favorite jokes (38:45).  Colton explains the improv concept of "Choosing the Third Option" (46:15).  Nitpicking (48:30).  What we'd emulate (51:00).  A lesson in the etiology and meaning o...

The boys give a very blunt critique of the Skankfest founder's YouTube special.  We talk about the purpose of our podcast and work through an existential crisis (0:15).  Introducing Luis J. Gomez (22:05).  High marks for Gomez in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (23:25).  Trailer/What we didn't like (26:45).  Overall impressions (31:40).  The risk of filming in a small club (32:50).  Luis's dirtiness reminds us of open mic humor (35:00).  Clips worth talking about (37:25).  Unfinished jokes (50:00).  Colton goes hard (54:20).  Is this gross or funny...or both (56:40).  Scathing ChatGPT review of the special (1:06:10).  Good hang?/Would it work?/Better Name?/Top 5?/What would we emulate? (1:08:55).  "Why I'm a Better Comic Th...

The fellas take a swipe at the comedy icon and billionaire's new Netflix special.  Did Crown Royal earn its name? (0:15)  Mom's Menu delivered, but the segment ends with a "sad boom" (1:40).  When not to shop for groceries (8:00).  Episode intro (17:10).  We welcome Bulgaria to SUS Nation (19:20).  Kevin Hart's trailer (21:50).  Overall impressions (24:05).  Analyzing Hart's audience (26:55).  Colton with a bit of slander (31:30).  Hart's impressive production value and stage intro (34:50).  Kevin sets the bar for Year 2 of Colton Drake: Fashionisto (37:10).  Stuff that we were annoyed by (40:30).  A missed opportunity (46:45).  Clips worth talking about (52:05).  How Hart gives back to comedy (1:02:00).  Good hang?/Would it work at open mic...

The fellas take a crack at everybody's favorite high-energy Italian's sixth hour-long special.  Jay is absolutely awful at impressions (0:15).  The Snobs had a great show entertaining birthday girls and bikers last week (6:45).  The awkwardness of addressing loud audience members (10:45).  Weird comedy rooms (16:15).  Colton Drake: Fashionisto breaks down Maniscalco's "Leatherman's Jacket" look (28:00).  Hulu's visuals continue to impress (36:15).  Overall impressions/What we liked (42:15).  Favorite jokes (47:50).  What we didn't like (1:01:40).  Better name/Good hang/Top 5? (1:04:00).  Chat GPT's scathing review (1:08:30).  "Why I'm a Better Comic Than"...Sebastian Maniscalco (1:11:00).  Welcome to the SUS Squad, Vermont/Listener mail (1:13:50).  This week's "Comics You Should Follow" are (@gustate; @deddyfa...

The boys analyze the Cholo Fit webseries creator's Hulu special in this episode.  What makes good/bad storytelling? (0:20)  Do you look at people when you drive? (12:10)  Jay would be a horrible eyewitness (15:55).  First responder dogs and a Dalmatian fun fact (19:10).  Jay watches garbage television when he's depressed, and Colton says mean things about it (22:35).  We reached a listener milestone (38:00).  Frankie's bio (40:00).  Overall impressions, including what we liked and didn't like (41:45).  Our favorite jokes (52:45).  A clean and simple look gets judged by Colton Drake: Fashionisto (59:40).  Colton spots a "Prince Albert" in the wild (1:03:30).  Other comments on the special (1:10:30).  ChatGPT is mean to Frankie...

We take on the titular character of the new Netflix sitcom Leanne and her second Netflix special!  We start with some quick thoughts on clean comedy (0:15).  We predict what Mrs. Morgan's like when she's mad? (3:40)  We had fun shows last week (8:10).  Colton fixes daylight saving time (9:40).  William Montgomery's rough TikTok moment (14:30).  We hate everything (20:45).  The mystery science of getting your "wind knocked out" (27:45)?  New listeners in Delaware, Chile, and the Yukon Territory (40:10).  Leanne Morgan's short bio (42:50).  Overall impressions (49:25).  Favorite jokes (52:45).  How does Leanne's Golden Trench Coat rate in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (1:02:35).  Leanne's perfect, authentic "voice" (1:10:15).  "Why I'm a Better Comic Than..." L...

We cap off our first year by handing out awards for best/worst dressed, best/worst specials we reviewed, and our predictions for the coming year.  Celebrating our first year (0:20) What we enjoyed about the podcast (3:14) Jay is destroying things all over the place (5:00) Our favorite live performances we saw this year (10:40) Fashionisto review (13:10) Bottom five worst ‘fits (15:40) Best dressed according to Colton (23:15) Our least favorite specials of the year. (28:30) The "SUS Squad" picks their favorite specials this year (42:00) Our “Tight Five” Best Specials of the Year (44:30). How our picks surprised each other (1:05:00) Who would you like to see put out...

Colton and Jay review Michelle Wolf's newest Netflix special on this week's episode.  Getting the gift of jokes from unfunny people (0:15).  Talking Halloween (5:10).  A seasonal treat in Mom's Menu (9:10).  YouTube feedback is hurtful (10:30).  Ms. Wolf's bio (15:10).  Good hang? (18:35).  Thought on improv (21:55).  Overall impressions (29:05).  Favorite jokes (35:10).  Did Jay invent a slang term (42:55).  A rare score for Michelle in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (43:30).  Picking nits (53:10).  ChatGPT Review/Would it work at open mic? (53:40).  Callbacks and perspective (56:00).  We have suggestions for alternative names for the special (57:20).  Does it make your top 5? (59:00).  What will you emulate? (59:15)  "Why I'm Better Than..." Michelle Wolf (1:03:10).  Comics You Should Follow (@thun...

The SUS Boys take a dive into the first Netflix special of the co-host of Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast.  Colton experienced Spokane Halloween Expo, including "sliders" and one exhibit getting the "gas station porn magazine" treatment (0:15). Jay's trip to Nashville yielded multiple disastrous results (12:30).  Meet Matt McCusker (19:45).  Overall Impressions and a discussion of Netflix comedy budgeting (22:55).  A simple look gets big emotion in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (26:55).  Our favorite jokes (33:00).  Similarities between McCusker and his podcast partner (43:50).  Better name/Top 5? (51:30).  "Why I'm Better Than..." Matt McCusker (51:30).  "Comics You Should Follow" (@mattrosscomic; @bretraybould) (54:40).  A big welcome to our new listeners in West Vir...

Jay’s stadium tour took him to “Music City” this week, so we dust off a SUS Classic episode with our friend and fantastic comedian Harry J. Riley. Why does this special resonate with Harry? (1:40) Social commentary in 2000s comedy (9:00). How to make social commentary funny (14:30). Favorite jokes (16:45). The parallels between standup comedy and horror (27:45). The unfinished joke (32:30). Ghost stories and faith (40:00). Harry believes “The Rule of Three” is specific to Judeo-Christian societies (47:30). Rock’s 1999 black leather ‘fit gets a review from Colton Drake: Fashionisto (51:30). Did Chris Rock invent the mic drop (55:10). Harry admits he’s a joke thief (58:35). Next Week: Matt...