https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gary-has-issues--4673990enSociety & CultureCopyright Gary Has Issueshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5b0b741814850ebcd5302f69166fe4bc.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gary-has-issues--4673990Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:23:14 +0000Gary Has IssuesGary Has Issuesfeeds@spreaker.comEntertaining Socio-Political discussion hosted by Gary Kroeger, former SNL cast member and Ken Ceizler, who just has too much free time.falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/snl-memories-and-mtv-perks--73571399Send us Fan MailOh it was a time. Gary was on Saturday Night Live and Kenny was at MTV. Gary shares his best, worst, and most embarrassing sketches and Ken remembers the perks of being at MTVSupport the show]]>Buzzsprout-19609862Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000Gary Has Issueshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1216907/fan_mail/newOh it was a time. Gary was on Saturday Night Live and Kenny was at MTV. Gary shares his best, worst, and most embarrassing sketches and Ken remembers the perks of being at...Send us Fan MailOh it was a time. Gary was on Saturday Night Live and Kenny was at MTV. Gary shares his best, worst, and most embarrassing sketches and Ken remembers the perks of being at MTVSupport the show]]>2309false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-s-all-that-and-more-writer-producer-kevin-kopelow--72408498Send us Fan MailJoin us for a lively conversation with writer-producer Kevin Kopelow, the creative force behind iconic Nickelodeon hits like All That and the cult classic Good Burger. Kevin shares behind-the-scenes stories, his writing and producing process, and how he helped shape youth comedy from TV sketch to feature film. Tune in for career highlights, lessons for creators, and a look at what’s next.








Support the show]]>Buzzsprout-19309118Sun, 07 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0000Gary Has Issueshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1216907/fan_mail/newJoin us for a lively conversation with writer-producer Kevin Kopelow, the creative force behind iconic Nickelodeon hits like All That and the cult classic Good Burger. Kevin shares behind-the-scenes...Send us Fan MailJoin us for a lively conversation with writer-producer Kevin Kopelow, the creative force behind iconic Nickelodeon hits like All That and the cult classic Good Burger. Kevin shares behind-the-scenes stories, his writing and producing process, and how he helped shape youth comedy from TV sketch to feature film. Tune in for career highlights, lessons for creators, and a look at what’s next.








Support the show]]>2468falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-years-with-letterman--72122382Send us Fan MailComedian Eddie Brill who spent 17 years doing warm-up for the Late Show with David Letterman shares his behind the scenes stories about the show. Support the show]]>Buzzsprout-19224862Fri, 22 May 2026 22:00:00 +0000Gary Has Issueshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1216907/fan_mail/newComedian Eddie Brill who spent 17 years doing warm-up for the Late Show with David Letterman shares his behind the scenes stories about the show. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1216907/supportSend us Fan MailComedian Eddie Brill who spent 17 years doing warm-up for the Late Show with David Letterman shares his behind the scenes stories about the show. Support the show]]>2215false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-real-steve-ochs-author-comedian-and-storyteller--72025478Send us Fan MailReal Men Pay Full Price
Handsome Privileges
The not so Golden State
First time funny
Wait! You were 12!Support the show]]>Buzzsprout-19185709Fri, 15 May 2026 20:00:00 +0000Gary Has Issueshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1216907/fan_mail/newReal Men Pay Full Price Handsome Privileges The not so Golden State First time funny Wait! You were 12!https://www.buzzsprout.com/1216907/supportSend us Fan MailReal Men Pay Full Price
Handsome Privileges
The not so Golden State
First time funny
Wait! You were 12!Support the show]]>2757false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/producer-mark-gordon-movies-tv-theatre-is-he-the-last-tycoon--71683578Send us Fan MailA fascinating conversation with mega producer Mark Gordon (Saving Private Ryan, Speed, Steve Jobs, Grey"s Anatomy, Criminal MInds). His insight into the state of the industry, how it's changed and where it's headed. Support the show]]>Buzzsprout-19086505Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0000Gary Has Issueshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1216907/fan_mail/newA fascinating conversation with mega producer Mark Gordon (Saving Private Ryan, Speed, Steve Jobs, Grey"s Anatomy, Criminal MInds). His insight into the state of the industry, how it's changed and where...Send us Fan MailA fascinating conversation with mega producer Mark Gordon (Saving Private Ryan, Speed, Steve Jobs, Grey"s Anatomy, Criminal MInds). His insight into the state of the industry, how it's changed and where it's headed. Support the show]]>3171false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cathy-ladman-stand-up-in-a-messed-up-world--71302260Send us Fan MailComedian Cathy Ladman joins as we question the mission to the moon; having babies in these troubled times; should social media companies or the parents be responsible for how kids use the internet?  And is criticizing Israel anti-semitic?


Support the show]]>Buzzsprout-19011248Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000Gary Has Issueshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1216907/fan_mail/newComedian Cathy Ladman joins as we question the mission to the moon; having babies in these troubled times; should social media companies or the parents be responsible for how kids use the internet?  And...Send us Fan MailComedian Cathy Ladman joins as we question the mission to the moon; having babies in these troubled times; should social media companies or the parents be responsible for how kids use the internet?  And is criticizing Israel anti-semitic?


Support the show]]>2055false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-deal-with-the-chaos-without-really-trying--70960222Send us Fan MailWe go from haircuts to living in the Age of Trump to the sex appeal of Frankenstein to the vinosity of wine!  Support the show]]>Buzzsprout-18922464Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000Gary Has Issueshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1216907/fan_mail/newWe go from haircuts to living in the Age of Trump to the sex appeal of Frankenstein to the vinosity of wine!  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1216907/supportSend us Fan MailWe go from haircuts to living in the Age of Trump to the sex appeal of Frankenstein to the vinosity of wine!  Support the show]]>2262comedy,conversation,entertainment,heatedrivalry,movies,politics,snl,trump,tvfalse112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-vermont-save-gary-kroeger--66519124Send us a textConfused about events in the world right now? Yea we can't help. But wait till you hear about Gary's move to Vermont and Ken's new coffee cup app!Support the show]]>Buzzsprout-17321746Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000Gary Has Issueshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1216907/open_smsConfused about events in the world right now? Yea we can't help. But wait till you hear about Gary's move to Vermont and Ken's new coffee cup app!https://www.buzzsprout.com/1216907/supportSend us a textConfused about events in the world right now? Yea we can't help. But wait till you hear about Gary's move to Vermont and Ken's new coffee cup app!Support the show]]>1753false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-gary-kenny-show-comedian-and-author-steve-mittleman--65263166Send us a textThe very funny Steve Mittleman wrote a book and it wasn't what we expected.Support the show]]>Buzzsprout-16894297Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000Gary Has Issueshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1216907/open_smsThe very funny Steve Mittleman wrote a book and it wasn't what we expected.https://www.buzzsprout.com/1216907/supportSend us a textThe very funny Steve Mittleman wrote a book and it wasn't what we expected.Support the show]]>1509false912fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hugh-fink-from-stand-up-to-snl-sketch-writer-and-back-again--64977228Send us a textOne of our favorite comedians, Hugh Fink, on his journey from Stand-Up to seven years writing sketches on Saturday Night Live and back to Stand-Up. 

Support the show]]>Buzzsprout-16823292Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0000Gary Has Issueshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1216907/open_smsOne of our favorite comedians, Hugh Fink, on his journey from Stand-Up to seven years writing sketches on Saturday Night Live and back to Stand-Up. ...Send us a textOne of our favorite comedians, Hugh Fink, on his journey from Stand-Up to seven years writing sketches on Saturday Night Live and back to Stand-Up. 

Support the show]]>1855false911fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gary-at-the-snl-reunion--64611642Send us a textGary's  favorite moments and insights. Plus! Who he snuck a look at the 
urinal next to his.  What does Paul McCartney really smell like?
And how he got in "the picture"!


Support the show]]>Buzzsprout-16705636Thu, 27 Feb 2025 20:00:00 +0000Gary Has Issueshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1216907/open_smsGary's  favorite moments and insights. Plus! Who he snuck a look at the  urinal next to his.  What does Paul McCartney really smell like? And how he got in "the picture"!...Send us a textGary's  favorite moments and insights. Plus! Who he snuck a look at the 
urinal next to his.  What does Paul McCartney really smell like?
And how he got in "the picture"!


Support the show]]>1564false910fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-ordinary-joe--64102172Send us a textKroeger and Piscopo share SNL stories and what they're gonna wear to the 50th reunion.Support the show]]>Buzzsprout-16541625Fri, 31 Jan 2025 22:00:00 +0000Gary Has Issueshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1216907/open_smsKroeger and Piscopo share SNL stories and what they're gonna wear to the 50th reunion.https://www.buzzsprout.com/1216907/supportSend us a textKroeger and Piscopo share SNL stories and what they're gonna wear to the 50th reunion.Support the show]]>2074false99fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shouldn-t-you-be-evacuating--63642529Send us a textIt's not been a good few days in LA, and while the fires still surrounding Ken, he'd rather talk to Gary than pack up his belongings. Support the show]]>Buzzsprout-16415461Fri, 10 Jan 2025 19:00:00 +0000Gary Has Issueshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1216907/open_smsIt's not been a good few days in LA, and while the fires still surrounding Ken, he'd rather talk to Gary than pack up his belongings. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1216907/supportSend us a textIt's not been a good few days in LA, and while the fires still surrounding Ken, he'd rather talk to Gary than pack up his belongings. Support the show]]>1959false98fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catching-up-and-casting-director-author-of-sex-drugs-and-pilot-season-joel-thurm--63286061Send us a textWe're back and as chatty as ever. And our conversation with legendary Casting Director Joel Thurm who cast  "Airplane", "Grease","Rocky Horror Picture Show" just to name a few. And TV classics such as "Taxi" "Starsky and Hutch", "Charlies Angels", "Love Boat" and "Fantasy Island" just to name a few moreSupport the show]]>Buzzsprout-16264362Thu, 12 Dec 2024 16:00:00 +0000Gary Has Issueshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1216907/open_smsWe're back and as chatty as ever. And our conversation with legendary Casting Director Joel Thurm who cast  "Airplane", "Grease","Rocky Horror Picture Show" just to name a few. And TV...Send us a textWe're back and as chatty as ever. And our conversation with legendary Casting Director Joel Thurm who cast  "Airplane", "Grease","Rocky Horror Picture Show" just to name a few. And TV classics such as "Taxi" "Starsky and Hutch", "Charlies Angels", "Love Boat" and "Fantasy Island" just to name a few moreSupport the show]]>1733false97fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/remembering-gilbert-gottfried--62406430Send us a textOur Conversation with Dara GottfriedSupport the show]]>Buzzsprout-15898326Fri, 18 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000Gary Has Issueshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1216907/open_smsOur Conversation with Dara Gottfriedhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1216907/supportSend us a textOur Conversation with Dara GottfriedSupport the show]]>2366false94fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paul-shaffer--62234154Send us a textThere's a new movie out about the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live so we talked to someone who was there.Support the show]]>Buzzsprout-15869273Fri, 04 Oct 2024 15:00:00 +0000Gary Has Issueshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1216907/open_smsThere's a new movie out about the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live so we talked to someone who was there.https://www.buzzsprout.com/1216907/supportSend us a textThere's a new movie out about the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live so we talked to someone who was there.Support the show]]>1906false93fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/help-i-m-at-robert-evans-house-and-i-can-t-get-out--61312019Send us a textProducer/Studio Head Robert Evans was a Hollywood icon. Talent manager Lee Kernis tells us about the time “Bob” had him up to the house. An offer Lee couldn’t refuse.Support the show]]>Buzzsprout-15721251Mon, 09 Sep 2024 15:00:00 +0000Gary Has Issueshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1216907/open_smsProducer/Studio Head Robert Evans was a Hollywood icon. Talent manager Lee Kernis tells us about the time “Bob” had him up to the house. An offer Lee couldn’t...Send us a textProducer/Studio Head Robert Evans was a Hollywood icon. Talent manager Lee Kernis tells us about the time “Bob” had him up to the house. An offer Lee couldn’t refuse.Support the show]]>1651false92fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-re-back-and-this-time-it-s-personal--61214529Send us a textGary opens up more than he should and Kenny talks about his new toothbrush!
What could be more riveting?Support the Show.]]>Buzzsprout-15670829Fri, 30 Aug 2024 19:00:00 +0000Gary Has Issueshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1216907/open_smsGary opens up more than he should and Kenny talks about his new toothbrush! What could be more riveting?https://www.buzzsprout.com/1216907/supportSend us a textGary opens up more than he should and Kenny talks about his new toothbrush!
What could be more riveting?Support the Show.]]>1890false91fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-this-anyway-to-run-a-airline-and-other-things-that-are-upsetting--60442517Send us a Text Message.Flying Sucks, Jobs of the Future, why Bob Eubanks never liked Gary,
And why Kenny needs new Porn!Support the Show.]]>Buzzsprout-15280283Wed, 19 Jun 2024 21:00:00 +0000Gary Has Issueshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1216907/open_smsFlying Sucks, Jobs of the Future, why Bob Eubanks never liked Gary, And why Kenny needs new Porn!https://www.buzzsprout.com/1216907/supportSend us a Text Message.Flying Sucks, Jobs of the Future, why Bob Eubanks never liked Gary,
And why Kenny needs new Porn!Support the Show.]]>1977false87fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pent-up-rants--60136433Send us a Text Message.Sometimes we need to let off a little steamSupport the Show.]]>Buzzsprout-15117981Wed, 22 May 2024 17:00:00 +0000Gary Has Issueshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1216907/open_smsSometimes we need to let off a little steamhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1216907/supportSend us a Text Message.Sometimes we need to let off a little steamSupport the Show.]]>2045false86fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/original-mtv-vj-mark-goodman--59478522Support the show]]>Buzzsprout-14895389Mon, 15 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesHe host two shows on Sirius XM, he's got a new podcast and he shares what he really thinks about Kennyhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1216907/supportSupport the show]]>3069false85fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/susie-essman-will-no-longer-curb-her-enthusiasm--59373921Support the show]]>Buzzsprout-14858375Tue, 09 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesShe yelled, she cursed, she insulted. And we're gonna miss her. Susie Essman talks about her years on "Curb", what's next and what made the show so funny.https://www.buzzsprout.com/1216907/supportSupport the show]]>3212false84fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chances-are-ed-zwick-made-one-of-your-favorite-movies--59094330
"Thirtysomething" (Co-Creator)
"About Last Night" (Director)
"Glory" (Director)
"Shakespeare in Love" (Producer)
"Courage Under fire" (Director)
"Defiance" (Director, Co-Writer)
"Legends of the Fall" (Director)
"The Last Samurai"(Director, Co-Writer)
"Blood Diamond" (Director)
"Jack Reacher: Never Go back "(Director, Co-Writer)
 Support the show]]>Buzzsprout-14715656Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesWriter/Director Ed Zwick talks to us about his new book and making movies. A partial list of his credits include:  "Thirtysomething" (Co-Creator) "About Last Night" (Director) "Glory" (Director) "Shakespeare in Love" (Producer) "Courage Under fire"...
"Thirtysomething" (Co-Creator)
"About Last Night" (Director)
"Glory" (Director)
"Shakespeare in Love" (Producer)
"Courage Under fire" (Director)
"Defiance" (Director, Co-Writer)
"Legends of the Fall" (Director)
"The Last Samurai"(Director, Co-Writer)
"Blood Diamond" (Director)
"Jack Reacher: Never Go back "(Director, Co-Writer)
 Support the show]]>3022falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/illeana-douglas-movies-matter--58451447Support the show]]>Buzzsprout-14379376Thu, 25 Jan 2024 23:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesActress/Author Illeana Douglas is our guest. Her film credits include some of the most unforgettable movies of our time;“Cape Fear”, “Goodfellas” and “To Die For”. We talk about her very interesting upbringing, her love of movies and her new book...Support the show]]>3190false82fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-killed-jfk-and-other-things-we-forgot-to-mention-in-2023--58234377Support the show]]>Buzzsprout-14272668Mon, 08 Jan 2024 19:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesPlus! Do movies about real people have an obligation to the truth? And what should Kenny do about the mistaken text inviting him to a party and blueberry pie?https://www.buzzsprout.com/1216907/supportSupport the show]]>2395false81fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-rug-story--57961849Support the show]]>Buzzsprout-14117343Sat, 09 Dec 2023 19:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesKenny is back from Istanbul and he’s learned a few things about rugs. And big time movie/TV/Theater mogul Mark Gordon calls in while we’re doing the show and tells Gary he may be in his next play!https://www.buzzsprout.com/1216907/supportSupport the show]]>3214false76fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-naturally-stupid-meets-artificial-intelligence--57437483Support the show]]>Buzzsprout-13866248Mon, 30 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000Gary Has Issues Fortunately for us, Gary’s beautiful wife, Shannon, is a software designer and she helps explain it to us. And Kenny fills us in on some interesting facts that very few people care abouthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1216907/supportSupport the show]]>2217false75fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-you-still-need-me-will-you-still-feed-me-when-i-m-a-hundred-and-four--57336916Support the show]]>Buzzsprout-13819543Sat, 21 Oct 2023 16:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesBoomers parents are living into their 100s.  It's predicted boomers will live even longer. Boy,  our kids are gonna be pissed. Also, Kenny tells of the sexual encounter that still confuses him.And Gary finally shows us his halo. A don’t miss...Support the show]]>1663false74fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eoin-macken-s-got-it-good--57197218Support the show]]>Buzzsprout-13758420Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesEoin Macken star of the hit NBC series "La Brea" is our guest. Eoin shares his thoughts on acting, his thoughts on accents, working with Dinosaurs, dating Neanderthals, and would he rather die from the heat or the...Support the show]]>2704false73fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/not-dead-yet--56817281Support the show]]>Buzzsprout-13599717Fri, 15 Sep 2023 22:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesIt's been a long hot summer but not enough to kill us so we’re starting another season. Gary has a lot of important issues he needs to get off his chest. Kenny questions why white eggs and brown eggs are packed in separate...Support the show]]>2407false71fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-adventures-of-mike-armstrong--56074473Support the show]]>Buzzsprout-13210444Wed, 12 Jul 2023 17:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesHe began as the head writer for the game show "Remote Control". He wrote for Penn & Teller, Dennis Leary, Michael Richards and Craig Ferguson.He won an Oscar for a short film he did with Steven Wright.  And he explains why that evening turned out...Support the show]]>2053false66fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-easy-being-gay-in-florida--55163873Buzzsprout-13113240Tue, 27 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesLaura Foy is a gay parent living in Florida. She survived Hurricane Ian but can she survive DeSantis?3625false65fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guys-and-gadgets--54252486Buzzsprout-13015449Sun, 11 Jun 2023 15:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesTech guy Steve Greenberg with great Father’s Day gift ideas while Gary and Kenny have no idea3266false64fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/writers-against-the-machine--54011640Buzzsprout-12922599Fri, 26 May 2023 15:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesThe writers strike is about more than wages. We are joined by writer Susan Hurwitz Arneson to discuss how we got here and what’s at stake.1751false63fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-always-funny-mark-cohen--53937222Buzzsprout-12883437Fri, 19 May 2023 23:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesYou've seen him on "Louie", "The Sarah Silverman Show", "Make Me Laugh" and doing stand-up on MTV and Comedy Central. And now you get to see him with us.3285false62fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-re-back-and-we-re-slightly-better-than-before--53834726Buzzsprout-12837139Fri, 12 May 2023 15:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesLearn why Gary was hiding under the bed and who was the hot teacher Kenny lusted after in Junior High. And we'll explain why our generation may actually be happy we're gonna die.3327false61fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kenny-and-the-eskimos--53355480Buzzsprout-12524235Mon, 27 Mar 2023 15:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesWe go north to Canada to meet rising comedienne Simone Holder but then Kenny goes off the rails about Eskimos. What’s his problem?1452false511fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-two-cents-on-the-oscars-and-jamie-lee-curtis--53188776Buzzsprout-12433641Mon, 13 Mar 2023 22:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesThe Academy Awards brought back memories for Gary Kroeger; like the time he got to kiss Jamie Lee Curtis  and his run-ins with Robert Blake. Meanwhile,  Kenny wonders why there’s so much vomiting in movies nowadays. And what is a Banshee anyway?1981false510fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-movies-in-modern-times--53079470Buzzsprout-12355453Fri, 03 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesMark Pellington is a filmmaker. His directing credits include “The Mothman Prophecies”, “Arlington Road”, “The Last Word” and “Survive”.  He has directed multiple TV series such as “Blindspot and “Cold Case” and is a much sought after music video...2981false59fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-funny-was-funny--52988794Buzzsprout-12323740Fri, 24 Feb 2023 23:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesTracy Katsky Boomer was a former Comedy TV Executive who developed “Arrested Development” and “Malcolm in the Middle”. She Exec. Produced “Santa Clarita Diet”. Tracy has long traveled in comedy circles and could genuinely be considered a comedy muse....3354false58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-potato-chip-incident--52988378Buzzsprout-12126777Thu, 26 Jan 2023 21:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesIt’s been a tough couple of weeks for California. Mass shootings, floods and an earthquake. But there’s very little sympathy toward California. Is it the actors job to make sure the gun is safe? The Oscar Nominations. Why who didn’t get the nod gets...2527false57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-that-went-viral--52988753Buzzsprout-12037476Fri, 13 Jan 2023 17:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesSo this sports guy has to fill in for the weather guy, he complains on air about it and whaddya know…the bit goes viral! He’s all over the place, 32 million views, 26 interviews, he’s a star! He lives right near Gary! Gary knows him! Gary used to be...3308false56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/behind-enemy-lines--52987160Buzzsprout-11839422Thu, 08 Dec 2022 21:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesShe survived the hurricane but can a progressive liberal gay woman survive living in a red state? We first interviewed former TV Host Laura Foy hours before her house was hit and battered by Hurricane Ian. Well she finally has her internet back and...3122false55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-what-the-holidays-are-all-about--52988733Buzzsprout-11797632Fri, 02 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesThe Gary & Kenny Holiday Extravaganza Show! NO Special Guests! NO Holiday Music! NO Holiday Decorations and NO Extravaganza! None! Just Gary and Kenny spending some time together! Because that’s what the holidays are all about. Right?1788false54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stage-manager-to-the-stars--52987994
So of course we asked her who was the biggest creep she ever worked with.

So tune in for that.]]>Buzzsprout-11722238Fri, 18 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesDebbie Williams was the Stage Manager for 20 Oscars, 32 Golden Globes, 25 Jerry Lewis Telethons and 98 episodes of American Idol. So of course we asked her who was the biggest creep she ever worked with. So tune in for that.
So of course we asked her who was the biggest creep she ever worked with.

So tune in for that.]]>3302false53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-storm-and-the-fury--52988368Buffy the Vampire Slayer”, “24”, "Lost”, "911”, "Magnum P.I" and “Lethal Weapon”? And the other question you may have is: “why did we interview Ken’s dear friend Laura Foy right before Hurricane Ian hit” and how that might have not been a great idea.]]>Buzzsprout-11409971Fri, 30 Sep 2022 01:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesDavid Fury started out in comedy, so how did he end up writing and producing shows like “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”, “24”, "Lost”, "911”, "Magnum P.I" and “Lethal Weapon”? And the other question you may have is: “why did we interview Ken’s dear friend...Buffy the Vampire Slayer”, “24”, "Lost”, "911”, "Magnum P.I" and “Lethal Weapon”? And the other question you may have is: “why did we interview Ken’s dear friend Laura Foy right before Hurricane Ian hit” and how that might have not been a great idea.]]>3717false52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-re-back-and-so-is-brad-hall--52988251Buzzsprout-11347929Mon, 19 Sep 2022 22:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesAfter a long hiatus, Gary and Kenny are back. And we brought Brad Hall with us. We talk about our time- off, love, death, pain, hernia’s, death again, relationships, wing-foiling, more talk about death and then we play a game of “What did Kenny Do?”3318falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-script--52987618]]>Buzzsprout-10727762Fri, 03 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesOnce again, Gary & Kenny go off-script because neither of them can memorize a script anymore.  But they did remember their time doing comedy specials at UCLA, San Quentin Prison and at Miramar Air Base,  home of the “Top Gun” pilots.  Also Gary...]]>2930false413fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-s-your-baby-man-now--52987834
]]>Buzzsprout-10682702Fri, 27 May 2022 04:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesYou know him. You love him. He was one of the original “Make Me Laugh” comics along side Bob Sagat, Gary Shandling and Howie Mandel. He shared the stage with Robin Williams, Richard Pryor and our own Gary Kroeger. The man who gave birth to “Baby...
]]>3437false412fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laurie-zaks-from-page-to-producer--52988785Buzzsprout-10648897Fri, 20 May 2022 07:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesIt was a twisted road that brought Producer Laurie Zaks success. It began giving tours at NBC, a few stopovers at Comedy Central and CBS before she developed and produced the mega-hit “Castle”. She now helms her own production company with a very...3018false411fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-many-voices-of-jeff-richards--52987156Buzzsprout-10566081Fri, 06 May 2022 15:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesHe went from Madtv to Saturday Night Live. His character“Drunk Girl” was a regular on “Weekend Update”. With his own repertoire of characters and impersonations it turned out the only cast he really needed was himself. Which he showcases on the aptly...2592false410fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-so-funny-about-dystopia--52987378Buzzsprout-10527410Fri, 29 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesComedian and talk show host, John Poveromo joins Gary & Kenny to share stories, opinions and how his  very popular show, named after an imagined state of great suffering andinjustice, “Dystopia Tonight” came to be.2269false49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/much-ado-about-stuff--52987325Buzzsprout-10482030Fri, 22 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesIf you like to hear Gary & Kenny rattle on about how much better looking we are then old people used to be, the price of being a provocateur and hear Kenny's  Andy Warhol story.  If that’s exactly what you’re looking for, or possibly even close,...3186false48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kirk-ward-small-town-kid-makes-good--52987584Buzzsprout-10441987Fri, 15 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesFrom living in his car and friends garages to becoming EP/Showrunner for the $100M “John Wick” prequel “The Continental” that is now filming in Budapest. We go half way around the world and speak with Kirk about his journey, life on-location in...3578false47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pot-pourri--52987615Buzzsprout-10400246Fri, 08 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesThis week is a potpourri of topics that include pot and pourri. Kenny talks about his frightening day at the zoo, Gary on wine (literally), Gary shows off his announcer chops and other entertaining repartee. You’ll never get the half-hour back again...1846false46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/james-rolfe-it-s-good-to-be-a-nerd--52988258"The Angry Video Game Nerd" are household names to over 3.5 Million subscribers.  A triple threat as a Gamer, a Movie buff and a rock and roller, he joins The Gary & Kenny Show to talk about how he started his career as an internet broadcasting pioneer, how he manages to get the job done without leaving home and we discover some things about Kenny killing nazis from his living room and sipping martinis!]]>Buzzsprout-10356572Fri, 01 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesJames Rolfe and his long running YouTube character "The Angry Video Game Nerd" are household names to over 3.5 Million subscribers.  A triple threat as a Gamer, a Movie buff and a rock and roller, he joins The Gary & Kenny Show to talk about how..."The Angry Video Game Nerd" are household names to over 3.5 Million subscribers.  A triple threat as a Gamer, a Movie buff and a rock and roller, he joins The Gary & Kenny Show to talk about how he started his career as an internet broadcasting pioneer, how he manages to get the job done without leaving home and we discover some things about Kenny killing nazis from his living room and sipping martinis!]]>1936false46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paul-hirsch-in-the-room-where-it-happened--52987639George Lucas editing “Star Wars” and “The Empire Strikes Back”. He was in the room with De Palma editing “Carrie”, “Blowout” and “Mission Impossible”. He was in the room with John Hughes editing “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” and "Planes, Trains & Automobiles”, and Herb Ross doing “Footloose”. He was in the room with Joel Schumacher editing "Falling Down” and with Taylor Hackford doing “Ray”. And now he’s in the The Gary & Kenny Show. ]]>Buzzsprout-10318730Fri, 25 Mar 2022 19:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesHe was in the room with George Lucas editing “Star Wars” and “The Empire Strikes Back”. He was in the room with De Palma editing “Carrie”, “Blowout” and “Mission Impossible”. He was in the room with John Hughes editing “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” and...George Lucas editing “Star Wars” and “The Empire Strikes Back”. He was in the room with De Palma editing “Carrie”, “Blowout” and “Mission Impossible”. He was in the room with John Hughes editing “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” and "Planes, Trains & Automobiles”, and Herb Ross doing “Footloose”. He was in the room with Joel Schumacher editing "Falling Down” and with Taylor Hackford doing “Ray”. And now he’s in the The Gary & Kenny Show. ]]>3600false45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hawk-koch-growing-up-in-the-movie-business--52988434“Chinatown”, “The Way We Were” “Heaven Can Wait” “Rosemary’s Baby” and “Wayne’s World” just to name a few! He’s the former President of the Academy of Motion Pictures and the Producers Guild of America. And we’re talking to him right before the Oscars! A don’t miss fascinating conversation on the Gary & Kenny Show!]]>Buzzsprout-10258007Fri, 18 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesAt 5, Clark Gable took him on a horseback ride, his dad was head of Paramount Pictures. Hawk was involved in the making of “Chinatown”, “The Way We Were” “Heaven Can Wait” “Rosemary’s Baby” and “Wayne’s World” just to name a few! He’s the former...“Chinatown”, “The Way We Were” “Heaven Can Wait” “Rosemary’s Baby” and “Wayne’s World” just to name a few! He’s the former President of the Academy of Motion Pictures and the Producers Guild of America. And we’re talking to him right before the Oscars! A don’t miss fascinating conversation on the Gary & Kenny Show!]]>3420false44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pat-bullard-for-the-win--52988458Roseanne, Reba, Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place, Grace Under Fire and Last Man Standing. He hosted the game shows: Hold Everything, Love Connection and Card Sharks. Pat Bullard is funny, handsome and a helluva nice guy. Which makes it hard for the rest of us to compete.]]>Buzzsprout-10228878Fri, 11 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesHe wrote for sitcoms https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roseanne_(TV_series), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reba_(TV_series), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two_Guys,_a_Girl_and_a_Pizza_Place, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Under_Fire_(TV_series) and...Roseanne, Reba, Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place, Grace Under Fire and Last Man Standing. He hosted the game shows: Hold Everything, Love Connection and Card Sharks. Pat Bullard is funny, handsome and a helluva nice guy. Which makes it hard for the rest of us to compete.]]>3578false43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-director-s-chair--52987682Saturday Night Live. She’s directed The MTV VMA’s, The Super Bowl Half Time shows, dozens of 1/2 hour comedies including 30 Rock, Veep, Modern Family, The Kaminsky Method, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Young Sheldon just to name a few. We talk beginnings, highlights, lowlights and whether she thought Kenny was a good boss.]]>Buzzsprout-10138188Fri, 25 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesBeth McCarthy-Miller is a 10 time Emmy Nominee, 11 seasons directing Saturday Night Live. She’s directed The MTV VMA’s, The Super Bowl Half Time shows, dozens of 1/2 hour comedies including 30 Rock, Veep, Modern Family, The Kaminsky Method, Brooklyn...Saturday Night Live. She’s directed The MTV VMA’s, The Super Bowl Half Time shows, dozens of 1/2 hour comedies including 30 Rock, Veep, Modern Family, The Kaminsky Method, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Young Sheldon just to name a few. We talk beginnings, highlights, lowlights and whether she thought Kenny was a good boss.]]>3578false41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cathy-the-great--52988013Buzzsprout-9780397Fri, 24 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesCathy Ladman’s a comedian, actor, writer and fortunately for us a good friend. Is Santa Real? Doing stand-up wearing protective gear, and of course an uplifting discussion on the upside of death and other holiday themed topics. We love our...3102false312fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-eye-for-talent--52988781Buzzsprout-9727026Fri, 17 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesFrom Casting Director to Director to running a Studio for Actors,  Risa talks about auditioning, casting and what to do with all those old tapes. She shares stories about her collaboration with Oliver Stone, finding Sandra Bullock and directing the...4031false311fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-not-despicable-mr-m--52988724Buzzsprout-9691786Fri, 10 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesWith the holiday release of the Sing 2 we’re bringing back our exclusive conversation with the person behind that film and many others including the franchises for “The Grinch”, “Dispicable Me”, “Ice Age”, “The Minions”, “The Secret Life of Pets”,...3592false310fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tis-the-season-for-flannel--52988004Buzzsprout-9595134Tue, 23 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesGary and Kenny bring in the holidays! We talk about turkeys, cows, cruises and resting meat. And speaking of meat…we meet Joe Sill, a filmmaker who creates futuristic worlds.  We hope you enjoy and have a happy, safe Thanksgiving.3248false39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-who-would-be-don-roy-king--52987669Buzzsprout-9520398Fri, 12 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesHe’s been directing Saturday Night Live for the past 17 years and is about to step down. Emmy winning Director Don Roy King shares his thoughts, stories and challenges of mounting the 90 minute comedy behemoth each week. 3479false38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/written-by-the-many-episodes-of-nick-thiel--52988347his work. We talk about how he became a showrunner,
his worst experience, his best experience and 
why he's still mad at Kenny.]]>Buzzsprout-9491802Fri, 05 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesThe original “Magnum P.I, “Shades of Blue”, “Elementary, “White Collar", “Army Wives” “Burn Notice"....the list goes on and on. If you ever watched episodic TV, you've seen his work. We talk about how he became a showrunner, his worst experience, his...his work. We talk about how he became a showrunner,
his worst experience, his best experience and 
why he's still mad at Kenny.]]>3626false37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/q-a-with-producer-mark-gordon--52988350Saving Private Ryan", "The Patriot", "Speed", "The Day after Tomorrow", "Steve Jobs", "Murder on the Orient Express", "Grey's Anatomy", "Criminal Minds" and "Ray Donovan" just to name a few. What is also impressive is we got him to come on and answer questions submitted by our audience. And we get his  take on the recent tragedy on the set of Alec Baldwin's movie "Rust".]]>Buzzsprout-9443569Wed, 27 Oct 2021 15:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesMark Gordon's  list of TV and movie credits are impressive; "Saving Private Ryan", "The Patriot", "Speed", "The Day after Tomorrow", "Steve Jobs", "Murder on the Orient Express", "Grey's Anatomy", "Criminal Minds" and "Ray Donovan" just to name a few....Saving Private Ryan", "The Patriot", "Speed", "The Day after Tomorrow", "Steve Jobs", "Murder on the Orient Express", "Grey's Anatomy", "Criminal Minds" and "Ray Donovan" just to name a few. What is also impressive is we got him to come on and answer questions submitted by our audience. And we get his  take on the recent tragedy on the set of Alec Baldwin's movie "Rust".]]>3612false36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/seemed-like-a-good-idea-at-the-time--52987997Buzzsprout-9328992Fri, 08 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesGetting stood up, pairing a seasick patch with a good wine and shampooing your monkey. That,  and musical discovery Carly and the Universe.2770false35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-it-s-a-miracle-to-get-a-movie-made--52988082

]]>Buzzsprout-9289302Fri, 01 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesNovelist, Screenwriter, Director, Allison Burnett discusses filmmaking and why it’s great to have a girls name.

]]>3526false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-talk-to-a-young-person--46737612Buzzsprout-9255794Fri, 24 Sep 2021 23:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesWe wanted to know what was going on with the young people so we invited, Chris Kroeger, Gary’s son, to speak on their behalf. What are they watching, listening too, and how Covid has turned there lives upside down.3080falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wendy-whiner-has-nothing-to-complain-about--46737613Buzzsprout-9195445Fri, 17 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesSCTV, SNL Schitt’s Creek, Ground Hog Day, are just a few of Robin Dukes credits. She founded the comedy sketch troupe “Woman Fully Clothed” and is now a college professor teaching writing and acting. But we wanted to know if she was ever drunk while...3246falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-mind-of-richard-kind--46737615Buzzsprout-9123388Thu, 02 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesRichard Kind has fooled us all. I guess that’s what good actors do. He’s fooled us to think he was just a funny face on shows like “Spin City”,  “Mad About You”, or his current role on “Curb Your Enthusiasm”.  But then he shows up in movies like “A...3279falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/just-don-t-ask-what-eddie-murphy-is-really-like--46737614Buzzsprout-8694306Fri, 25 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesBarry Blaustein and David Sheffield saw a quiet young kid at SNL and figured he couldn’t be any worse than anybody else, so they took a shot and wrote a bit for him for Weekend Update. He killed. It was Eddie Murphy. The three of them went on to...3330falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/not-that-mike-rowe-the-funny-mike-rowe--46737616Buzzsprout-8674492Fri, 11 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesHe wrote jokes and did stand-up. He wrote on Becker, The Nanny, Futurama, Paranormal Action Squad and Family Guy. And now he’s written a book about his journey, “It’s a Funny Thing: How the professional Comedy Business Made me Fat & Bald”. Larry David...3373falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/been-there-done-that--46737617Buzzsprout-8639157Fri, 04 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesDoug Herzog rose the ranks at MTV Networks to become its President, launched Comedy Central, did a stint at Fox, ran USA Network, went back to Comedy Central. His skill and instincts as a TV Executive have brought us landmark programming that...3414falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-gary-and-kenny-show-an-introduction--44166687Buzzsprout-8242542Fri, 02 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesTwo show biz veterans who have stories to tell and people they'd like you to meet.A  podcast hosted by Saturday Night Live alumnus, Gary Kroeger and co- hosted by TV director Ken Ceizler. Their interviews are casual, witty and reflect their authentic...1757falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fame-and-fortune-are-just-a-swipe-away--42749478Buzzsprout-7090261Fri, 01 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesEdgar Cutino’s occupation is so new there’s not even a a name for it. But if you want to be an internet success story, he’s the guy you should know.2208falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hardest-working-actor-in-hollywood-who-hates-to-work--42659829Buzzsprout-7008205Fri, 25 Dec 2020 18:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesIt can happen. Three brothers from Iowa become show biz success stories. We talk to one of them. He's Joe the barista from the "Ellen" show, Craig Feldspar in "Malcolm in the Middle" Harry from "Mike and Molly" and now he's Jerry in the new CBS comedy...2298falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-who-never-had-to-audition--42524551Buzzsprout-6824917Sun, 13 Dec 2020 18:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesSNL alumni, actor and screenwriter, Tim Kazurinksy on his journey from a coal mine town in Pennsylvania to a world away in Australia and somehow onto the stages of Second City and 30 Rock. His life after SNL and his friendship with John Belushi. 2247falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-3-of-our-conversation-with-film-television-producer-mark-gordon--42382567Buzzsprout-6753121Tue, 08 Dec 2020 17:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesWhat is the future of movie theaters, Network Television? The hardest movie he ever made, working with Aaron Sorkin and what the Jobs family thought about the movie "Steve Jobs". The last in a fascinating series of conversations with one of Hollywoods...2037falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-2-of-our-conversation-with-film-television-producer-mark-gordon--42264281Buzzsprout-6638902Tue, 01 Dec 2020 17:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesMark discusses the making of "Saving Private Ryan", "The Day After Tomorrow and should you spend a fortune on film school or take the money and run.2252falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-conversation-with-film-tv-producer-mark-gordon-part-1--42148560Buzzsprout-6536839Tue, 24 Nov 2020 20:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesAmong his many producing credits are the movies "Speed", "Saving Private Ryan", "The Day After Tomorrow" and "Steve Jobs". His TV shows include "Grey's Anatomy", "Criminal Minds", "Ray Donovan" and "Designated Survivor". We begin part one by wondering...2068falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-so-funny-about-covid--42043136Buzzsprout-5401615Fri, 11 Sep 2020 21:00:00 +0000Gary Has IssuesSit-com writer and radio host Steve Skrovan joins us to talk about the new world of sit-coms and of course "he who will not be named".1790falsefull