Semi-professional jokesters Colton Drake and Jay Berg critique standup comedy specials by WAY more successful comics. Coming at to you live from Jay’s mom’s basement. Segments include: ”What’s for Dinner, Mom?”; ”Why I’m a Better Comic than _____”; ”Fashionisto”; and, ”This Week in Plumbing”.
Your favorite comedy sticklers dive into the 7th special (2nd Netflix special) of the Manhattan born comedian and podcaster Sam Morril. Colton has a new apparel idea for the pod (0:15). Colton patents a terrible awesome idea (3:30). Harry Halloween was a success (7:10). Hefe’s and enchiladas in Mom’s Menu (11:10). “Make Jay Pay” cause of this episode is St. Jude’s ($50 to SPOON Foundation last week) (12:40). Bits we are working on (14:10). Intro/bio for Sam Morril (17:00). A clean suit look for Morril sparks some debate and a score change in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (21:35). Clips we’d like…
The boys are back from an extended break to bring you an episode detailing the newest special from BMore’s finest! Jay has pretended to be a responsible homeowner (0:15). Every regional fast foot Mexican restaurant is the same, but sometimes the name on the sign doesn’t match the name they call it (1:00). Colton needs a bucket list (6:50). The “Make Jay Pay” Cause of the Week is The Spoon Foundation ($100 to the WA Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association last week...and Colton is raising money for a buddy for an X Box) (11:00). Intro/Trailer for Stavros Halkias (14:05). Overall impressions,…
A very special episode of SUS as we have the privilege of reviewing Spokane’s own local phenom Kelsey Cook and her debut Netflix special. Colton’s crazy high school curriculuum (0:15). Colton had a great comedy week (6:30). Netflix budgeting is fascinating (10:20). “Make Jay Pay” Cause of the Week is the WA Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association ($50 to Spokanimal last week)(13:05). Kelsey Cook intro/bio (15:30). Overall impressions (20:00). A minor nitpick (22:30). Our favorite bits (24:25). Christmas drinking (39:00). Kelsey’s fit impresses in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (41:10). Top…
Shovel to the Face (Ep. 91): Rory Scovel – “Show Must Go On” We bring in special guest comedian Blade Frank to discuss Scovel’s highly-praised fifth special in today’s episode. Work injuries are wild (0:15). What being passed at the Comedy Cellar means (5:00). Jay meets a legend and a man with an unfortunate name (9:00). Blade likes hefenweitzen (14:30). Intro/Bio for Rory Scovel (17:35). Overall impressions/Blade’s longstanding love of Rory’s comedy (21:00). Stuff we liked (26:20). Mini-nitpick (34:10). More stuff we liked/favorite clips (36:30). The denim look of Scovel in Colton Drake:…
Today we take a look at the second YouTube special from the beanie-clad, low-tone comedy monster. Colton wants a boat, and questions the cominbation of closed captioning and ASL on the screen at the same time (0:15). The first version of the podcast was garbage, so we rerecorded so we could have an extended conversation about nipples (6:00). Intro/bio for Emily Catalano (12:15). Overall impressions (16:50). Emily Catalano’s signature beanie style is rated in Colton Drake: Fashionisto (20:30). Our favorite clips, with an extended discussion of t-shirts and bumper stickers (28:00). We come up…
The NYC guy who honed his craft largely in China and Ireland is the subject of today’s episode. Fires suck, and T’s and P’s to all those affected out there (0:15). The Make Jay Pay Cause of the Week is Greater Good Charities, follow our accounts to increase his donation to this organization for the purpose of providing assistance for the Spokane Complex wildfires Last week, $50 went to ALS charity Team Gleason (10:30). Last week, Colton played VG’s with his old man, and Jay got advice from an unlikely source (12:00). Bio/Trailer (20:30). Overall impressions (24:00). A classic all-black look…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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”…
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…
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…
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”…
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…
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…
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…
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).…
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…
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…
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…
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).…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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).…
About Standup Snobs (with Jay Berg and Colton Drake)
Semi-professional jokesters Colton Drake and Jay Berg critique standup comedy specials by WAY more successful comics. Coming at to you live from Jay’s mom’s basement. Segments include: ”What’s for Dinner, Mom?”; ”Why I’m a Better Comic than _____”; ”Fashionisto”; and, ”This Week in Plumbing”.
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