Standup Snobs (with Jay Berg and Colton Drake)

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"Greasy Greek Bastard" (Ep. 93: Stavros Halkias -...

Standup Snobs (with Jay Berg and Colton Drake) ·

2026/09/30

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

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64:31

"Zombie English" (Ep. 92: Kelsey Cook - 'Happy Hour')

Standup Snobs (with Jay Berg and Colton Drake) ·

2026/08/28

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)

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80:21

"Shovel to the Face" (Ep.91: Rory Scovel - 'Show Must...

Standup Snobs (with Jay Berg and Colton Drake) ·

2026/08/19

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

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70:45

Ep. 90: Emily Catalano - "The Introvert"

Standup Snobs (with Jay Berg and Colton Drake) ·

2026/08/12

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

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67:33

Ep. 89: Des Bishop - "Bridge and Tunnel"

Standup Snobs (with Jay Berg and Colton Drake) ·

2026/08/05

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

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62:13

Ep. 88: Brian Simpson - "Live From the Mothership"

Standup Snobs (with Jay Berg and Colton Drake) ·

2026/07/29

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

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91:08

Ep. 87 - Caitlin Peluffo - "Prosciutto Rose"

Standup Snobs (with Jay Berg and Colton Drake) ·

2026/07/22

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

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109:42

Ep. 86: Jeff Arcuri - "Nice to Meet You"

Standup Snobs (with Jay Berg and Colton Drake) ·

2026/07/16

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

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60:14

Ep. 85: Louis CK - "Ridiculous"

Standup Snobs (with Jay Berg and Colton Drake) ·

2026/07/08

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

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85:27

Ep. 84: Ryan Hamilton - "This Just Hit Me"

Standup Snobs (with Jay Berg and Colton Drake) ·

2026/07/01

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)

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Ep. 83: Patton Oswalt - "Tea and Scotch"

Standup Snobs (with Jay Berg and Colton Drake) ·

2026/06/24

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

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72:28

Ep. 82: Tony Hinchcliffe - "Man of the People"

Standup Snobs (with Jay Berg and Colton Drake) ·

2026/06/17

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

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Ep. 81: Wanda Sykes - "Legacy"

Standup Snobs (with Jay Berg and Colton Drake) ·

2026/06/03

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

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Ep. 80: Josh Johnson - "Symphony"

Standup Snobs (with Jay Berg and Colton Drake) ·

2026/05/27

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:

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63:30

Ep. 79: Gianmarco Soresi - "Thief of Joy"

Standup Snobs (with Jay Berg and Colton Drake) ·

2026/05/20

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

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Ep. 78: Funny AF with Kevin Hart

Standup Snobs (with Jay Berg and Colton Drake) ·

2026/05/13

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

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73:54

Ep. 77: Graham Kay - "Pete and Me"

Standup Snobs (with Jay Berg and Colton Drake) ·

2026/05/06

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

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Ep. 76: Nikki Glaser - "Good Girl"

Standup Snobs (with Jay Berg and Colton Drake) ·

2026/04/29

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

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120:05

Ep. 75: David Cross - "The End of the Beginning of...

Standup Snobs (with Jay Berg and Colton Drake) ·

2026/04/22

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

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Ep. 74: Aaron Chen - "Funny Garden"

Standup Snobs (with Jay Berg and Colton Drake) ·

2026/04/15

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

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