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This episode was actually recorded in front of an audience in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It was a group of people so willing to laugh it was depressing. They were sweet, playful and most important, punctual.
The show begins with me breaking the first rule of radio—it's what the audience hears, not what they see. I started the night by showing the audience a clip from the series of biblical shorts I have been doing for nextbook.org. This is the one where I play Him to Todd Barry's Moses. You get to hear what they saw.
Then I tell jokes—what i have been doing since 1981 when there were not that many jokes. I sing the theme song from my CD Jonathan Katz Caffeinated. Why does my CD need a theme song?
Finally, I remember that I am on hold, and I pick up the phone and talk to Miss Kiley, voiced by Jane Brucker.
Doing a fake radio show in front of real people is fun. Improv Boston is a great place. They made me feel at home. I don't even feel at home at home.
Thanks for listening.
-Jonathan
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
"HEY WE'RE BACK" Episode 19
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This episode was recorded live at Logan Airport in Boston — until airport security realized I wasn't going anywhere. They suggested that I go home. I did, but I made one stop on the way: The Orpheum Theater in Boston, where I recorded another round of my new game show Six Months On A Desert Island. Laura Silverman was my guest. While at Logan, I took calls and gave financial advice to anyone who asked. I had another difficult encounter with telephone information, and my wife tried to sell me land. Maybe I am too available.
Jonathan Katz
This episode was recorded live at Logan Airport in Boston — until airport security realized I wasn't going anywhere. They suggested that I go home. I did, but I made one stop on the way: The Orpheum Theater in Boston, where I recorded another round of my new game show Six Months On A Desert Island. Laura Silverman was my guest. While at Logan, I took calls and gave financial advice to anyone who asked. I had another difficult encounter with telephone information, and my wife tried to sell me land. Maybe I am too available.
Jonathan Katz
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
"HEY WE'RE BACK" Episode 18
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The first stop is my favorite cafeteria in NYC, at the Cornell medical building. I used to meet my dad there for lunch. After lunch I decided to take the day off. I walked home and caught my wife in the act with another man and even though I have imagined this a million times I never thought I would have such a "violent" reaction.
The Hip Hop communiy...it sounds so cute, but most people do not consider themselves members of this group.
More than twenty years ago I became friends with a guy named Frank Morgan. I called hime about 15 years ago and last week he returned my call. We spent New Year's Eve together and reconnected almost immediately. He is a wonderful singer/songwriter so I took a break and shut up.
Visit Frank Morgan at iTunes.
The first stop is my favorite cafeteria in NYC, at the Cornell medical building. I used to meet my dad there for lunch. After lunch I decided to take the day off. I walked home and caught my wife in the act with another man and even though I have imagined this a million times I never thought I would have such a "violent" reaction.
The Hip Hop communiy...it sounds so cute, but most people do not consider themselves members of this group.
More than twenty years ago I became friends with a guy named Frank Morgan. I called hime about 15 years ago and last week he returned my call. We spent New Year's Eve together and reconnected almost immediately. He is a wonderful singer/songwriter so I took a break and shut up.
Visit Frank Morgan at iTunes.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
"HEY WE'RE BACK" Episode 17
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In this episode, I explore my shortcomings as a soul singer, my success with weddings and bar mitzvahs, and some of the more subtle differences between me and James Taylor.
Soon, in Episode 17, I will answer the question: "What ever happened to Dr. Katz?" The truth is, he is scaling down his private practice and opening up HAPPY ACRES -- America's first THERAPY THEME PARK. I know that therapy is not supposed to be fun, but that does not mean you and your shrink can't spend a fun day at HAPPY ACRES.
In this episode, I explore my shortcomings as a soul singer, my success with weddings and bar mitzvahs, and some of the more subtle differences between me and James Taylor.
Soon, in Episode 17, I will answer the question: "What ever happened to Dr. Katz?" The truth is, he is scaling down his private practice and opening up HAPPY ACRES -- America's first THERAPY THEME PARK. I know that therapy is not supposed to be fun, but that does not mean you and your shrink can't spend a fun day at HAPPY ACRES.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
"HEY WE'RE BACK" Episode 16
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This episode is about scams: I get scammed by a young woman on the phone, just by dropping my guard for one second.
Then I try and scam a guy who works for The Geek Squad. They gave me some very bad advice, and have not yet assumed responsibility.
Then I do some very solid comedy on the block, and when I am done, the audience is surprised that I want to get paid.
Then I am paid a visit, on the phone, by Lou Dobbs. I took some liberties with his recorded voice.
This episode is about scams: I get scammed by a young woman on the phone, just by dropping my guard for one second.
Then I try and scam a guy who works for The Geek Squad. They gave me some very bad advice, and have not yet assumed responsibility.
Then I do some very solid comedy on the block, and when I am done, the audience is surprised that I want to get paid.
Then I am paid a visit, on the phone, by Lou Dobbs. I took some liberties with his recorded voice.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
"HEY WE'RE BACK" Episode 15
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TOUGH ROOM
Once in a while I show up at a stand-up gig but when I get there I am clearly not who they had in mind.
OLD FRIENDS
About a year ago I visited an old college friend in a South American jungle. He was there to study the mating habits of an endangered insect. I was determined to surprise him and in the process I crushed the very thing he had been studying for several years. I still cannot give up on the friendship so I finally coaxed him into meeting me for a drink on NYC’s Upper West Side.
FATHERS AND SONS
My cartoon son Ben, voiced by H. Jon Benjamin, dropped in on me after work one day. He wanted to talk to me about a business venture.
By the way, happy anniversary. One year of HEY WE’RE BACK and going strong.
Thanks for listening.
Jonathan
Special thanks to Dana Friedman, Lou Viola, and Chad Matheny
TOUGH ROOM
Once in a while I show up at a stand-up gig but when I get there I am clearly not who they had in mind.
OLD FRIENDS
About a year ago I visited an old college friend in a South American jungle. He was there to study the mating habits of an endangered insect. I was determined to surprise him and in the process I crushed the very thing he had been studying for several years. I still cannot give up on the friendship so I finally coaxed him into meeting me for a drink on NYC’s Upper West Side.
FATHERS AND SONS
My cartoon son Ben, voiced by H. Jon Benjamin, dropped in on me after work one day. He wanted to talk to me about a business venture.
By the way, happy anniversary. One year of HEY WE’RE BACK and going strong.
Thanks for listening.
Jonathan
Special thanks to Dana Friedman, Lou Viola, and Chad Matheny
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
"HEY WE'RE BACK" Episode 14
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The first piece is about moody microchips. I am not sure if it's me or them.
Then we go to San Francisco where we staged Dr. Katz live with H. Jon Benjamin, Laura Silverman, Tom Snyder (as my therapist), with special guests Robin Williams, B.J. Novak, Andy Kindler, Maria Bamford, Bob Odenkirk, Brian Possein, and Eugene Mirman.
The show ends with another episode of Better Safe Than Sorry, starring Maggie Surovell as the distressed woman.
I know I have been gone for a while. I wanted to give my listeners a chance to get to know each other. But now that I am back, that won't be necessary. Thanks for your loyalty and your patience.
Jonathan Katz
The first piece is about moody microchips. I am not sure if it's me or them.
Then we go to San Francisco where we staged Dr. Katz live with H. Jon Benjamin, Laura Silverman, Tom Snyder (as my therapist), with special guests Robin Williams, B.J. Novak, Andy Kindler, Maria Bamford, Bob Odenkirk, Brian Possein, and Eugene Mirman.
The show ends with another episode of Better Safe Than Sorry, starring Maggie Surovell as the distressed woman.
I know I have been gone for a while. I wanted to give my listeners a chance to get to know each other. But now that I am back, that won't be necessary. Thanks for your loyalty and your patience.
Jonathan Katz