Explore every episode of the podcast The Gary and Kenny Show
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| He writes the sit-coms that make the whole world laugh, Mr. Bob Kushell | 05 sept. 2026 | 00:49:05 | |
Sit-com writer Bob Kushell whose credits include The Simpsons, Third Rock from the Sun, The Muppets, Anger Management and more, finally gets to tell his side of the story. | |||
| SNL Memories and MTV Perks | 06 août 2026 | 00:38:28 | |
Oh 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 MTV | |||
| He's All That and more! Writer/Producer Kevin Kopelow | 07 juin 2026 | 00:41:07 | |
Join 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. | |||
| 17 Years With Letterman | 22 mai 2026 | 00:36:54 | |
Comedian 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. | |||
| The Real Steve Ochs: Author, Comedian, and Storyteller | 15 mai 2026 | 00:45:56 | |
Real Men Pay Full Price | |||
| Producer Mark Gordon: Movies, TV, Theatre. Is he the last Tycoon? | 27 avr. 2026 | 00:52:50 | |
A 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. And the latest on his upcoming Narnia movie. | |||
| Cathy Ladman: Stand-up in a messed up World | 14 avr. 2026 | 00:34:14 | |
Comedian 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? | |||
| How to deal with the chaos without really trying | 28 mars 2026 | 00:37:41 | |
We go from haircuts to living in the Age of Trump to the sex appeal of Frankenstein to the vinosity of wine! | |||
| Can Vermont Save Gary Kroeger? | 12 juin 2025 | 00:29:12 | |
Confused 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! | |||
| The Gary & Kenny Show: Comedian and Author Steve Mittleman | 01 avr. 2025 | 00:25:08 | |
The very funny Steve Mittleman wrote a book and it wasn't what we expected. | |||
| Hugh Fink: From Stand-up to SNL Sketch Writer and Back again. | 19 mars 2025 | 00:30:54 | |
One 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. | |||
| Gary at the SNL Reunion | 27 févr. 2025 | 00:26:03 | |
Gary's favorite moments and insights. Plus! Who he snuck a look at the | |||
| No Ordinary Joe | 31 janv. 2025 | 00:34:33 | |
Kroeger and Piscopo share SNL stories and what they're gonna wear to the 50th reunion. | |||
| Shouldn't you be evacuating? | 10 janv. 2025 | 00:32:38 | |
It'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. | |||
| When Animals Attack and when casting directors tell-all | 12 déc. 2024 | 00:28:52 | |
We'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 more | |||
| Remembering Gilbert Gottfried | 18 oct. 2024 | 00:39:25 | |
| Paul Shaffer | 04 oct. 2024 | 00:31:45 | |
There's a new movie out about the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live so we talked to someone who was there. | |||
| Help! I’m at Robert Evans House and I can’t get out! | 09 sept. 2024 | 00:27:30 | |
Producer/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. | |||
| We're Back! And this time it's Personal | 30 août 2024 | 00:31:29 | |
Gary opens up more than he should and Kenny talks about his new toothbrush! | |||
| Is this anyway to run a airline and other things that are upsetting | 19 juin 2024 | 00:32:56 | |
Flying Sucks, Jobs of the Future, why Bob Eubanks never liked Gary, | |||
| Pent Up Rants | 22 mai 2024 | 00:34:04 | |
| Original MTV VJ Mark Goodman | 15 avr. 2024 | 00:51:08 | |
He host two shows on Sirius XM, he's got a new podcast and he shares what he really thinks about Kenny | |||
| Susie Essman will no longer "Curb" her Enthusiasm | 09 avr. 2024 | 00:53:32 | |
She 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. | |||
| Chances are Ed Zwick Made One of Your Favorite Movies | 18 mars 2024 | 00:50:21 | |
Writer/Director Ed Zwick talks to us about his new book and making movies. A partial list of his credits include: | |||
| Illeana Douglas: Movies Matter | 25 janv. 2024 | 00:53:09 | |
Actress/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 “Connecticut in the Movies: From Dream House to Dark Suburbia”. | |||
| Who Killed JFK and other things we forgot to mention in 2023 | 08 janv. 2024 | 00:39:54 | |
Plus! 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? | |||
| A Rug Story | 09 déc. 2023 | 00:53:33 | |
Kenny 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! | |||
| When Naturally Stupid meets Artificial Intelligence | 30 oct. 2023 | 00:36:56 | |
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 about | |||
| Will you still need me, will you still feed me when I'm a hundred and four? | 21 oct. 2023 | 00:27:42 | |
Boomers 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 episode! (Unless you have something else to do) | |||
| Eoin Macken's Got it Good | 11 oct. 2023 | 00:45:03 | |
Eoin 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 cold. | |||
| Not Dead Yet | 15 sept. 2023 | 00:40:06 | |
It'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 cartons. | |||
| The Adventures of Mike Armstrong | 12 juil. 2023 | 00:34:12 | |
He 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 to be a disaster. | |||
| It's not easy being gay in Florida | 27 juin 2023 | 01:00:24 | |
Laura Foy is a gay parent living in Florida. She survived Hurricane Ian but can she survive DeSantis? | |||
| Guys and Gadgets | 11 juin 2023 | 00:54:25 | |
Tech guy Steve Greenberg with great Father’s Day gift ideas while Gary and Kenny have no idea | |||
| Writers Against The Machine | 26 mai 2023 | 00:29:10 | |
The 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. | |||
| The Always Funny Mark Cohen | 19 mai 2023 | 00:54:44 | |
You'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. | |||
| We're Back! And We're Slightly Better than Before | 12 mai 2023 | 00:55:26 | |
Learn 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. | |||
| Our Two Cents on the Oscars and Jamie Lee Curtis | 13 mars 2023 | 00:33:00 | |
The 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? | |||
| Making Movies in Modern Times | 03 mars 2023 | 00:49:40 | |
Mark 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 director. We hear his thoughts on this years movies, what kinds of movies we’ll see in the future and where we’ll watch them. We learn how he came to act opposite Tom Cruise and whether he would let his kid play football. | |||
| When Funny Was Funny | 24 févr. 2023 | 00:55:53 | |
Tracy 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. After all she was Sarah Silverman’s roommate. We discuss the state of comedy, what makes Kenny cringe and why Gary’s not like the rest of us. | |||
| The Potato Chip Incident | 26 janv. 2023 | 00:42:06 | |
It’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 more attention than those that did. And of course there's the potato chip incident. | |||
| The Man that Went Viral | 13 janv. 2023 | 00:55:06 | |
So 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 the biggest star in Waterloo, Iowa and now it’s this guy! So we got him on the show! And maybe his viral is contagious and we’ll go viral too! | |||
| Behind Enemy Lines | 08 déc. 2022 | 00:52:01 | |
She 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 she speaks to us about living through that frightening night. And speaking of scary, she lives where a lot of folks don’t care for her type. | |||
| It's What the Holidays are all About | 02 déc. 2022 | 00:29:47 | |
The 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? | |||
| Stage Manager To The Stars | 18 nov. 2022 | 00:55:01 | |
Debbie Williams was the Stage Manager for 20 Oscars, 32 Golden Globes, 25 Jerry Lewis Telethons and 98 episodes of American Idol. | |||
| The Storm and the Fury | 30 sept. 2022 | 01:01:56 | |
David 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 Laura Foy right before Hurricane Ian hit” and how that might have not been a great idea. | |||
| We’re Back and so is Brad Hall! | 19 sept. 2022 | 00:55:17 | |
After 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?” | |||
| Off-Script | 03 juin 2022 | 00:48:49 | |
Once 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 tells about his role in the “Fantasticks” and Kenny tells about his barbecue with the cult family next door. It’s the last show of the season so enjoy! | |||
| Where’s your Baby Man Now? | 27 mai 2022 | 00:57:16 | |
You 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 Man”…Ladies and gentleman and all you non-binaries out there…we give you Bruce Baum! | |||
| Laurie Zaks: From Page to Producer | 20 mai 2022 | 00:50:17 | |
It 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 specific mission. Before we spoke with Laurie, Gary and Kenny debate where Garys’ career went off the rails. | |||