Beth Appel (UCB LA), Troy Conrad (Set List), Andrew Steven (The Seeso Seeshow, Gatekeeper), and Jamie discuss the ins and outs of booking a venue, working hard and fighting entitlement, and differences and similarities of clubs, rooms, and theaters.

#35 Beth Appel, Andrew Steven, and Troy Conrad

Jim Florentine (Stand Up, Louie, Crank Yankers, That Metal Show) and Jamie discuss the seemingly arbitrary intersection between luck and talent, the challenges of performing stand up at a heavy metal concert, and how crank calls can create a comedy career (and how jealousy can destroy it). Plus: Nog!

#37 Jim Florentine (Stand Up, Louie)

Happy Holidays from all of us here at Gatekeeper!

Postcar from New Year's Eve

Jeff Cohen (Entertainment Lawyer, "Chunk" from Goonies) and Jamie discuss the transition from front of camera to behind the scenes, the role of an entertainment lawyer, and the art of deal making. Plus: Sloth!

#38 Jeff Cohen (Actor, Lawyer)

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

Gatekeeper with Jamie Flam