Industry Standard w/ Barry Katz Creators & Guests

Barry Katz is a stand-up comedian, Hollywood talent manager and producer. He is host of the Industry Standard show.

Hernan Lopez is the Founder and former CEO of Wondery, the fastest-growing storytelling podcast network in the world. Launched in 2016, Wondery became best known for its gripping narrative podcasts including Dirty John, Dr Death, American History Tellers, The Shrink Next Door, Joe Exotic, and Business Wars. While at Wondery, Hernan executive produced several TV show adaptations of podcasts, including WeCrashed, Joe vs. Carole, and American Sports Story. After Amazon acquired Wondery in 2021, Lopez co-founded Danvas, a startup company that is revolutionizing the art world through its high-quality, innovative digital art displays. Lopez has been a featured speaker at SXSW, Promax, Natpe, CES, The Festival Of Media, WSJ Tech Live, The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, The INMA World Congress, and numerous global investor conferences. He has been published by Entrepreneur, Ad Age, and Fast Company.

Warren W. Littlefield is a television producer. He was President of NBC Entertainment for eight years in the 1990s.As a Senior and Executive Vice President of NBC Entertainment, Littlefield developed many shows, including "Cheers," "Seinfeld," "The Cosby Show," and "The Golden Girls." He oversaw the creation of shows such as :The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," Wings," "Blossom," "Mad About You," "Sisters," "Frasier," "Friends," "ER," "Homicide: Life on the Street," "Caroline in the City," "NewsRadio," "3rd Rock from the Sun," "Suddenly Susan," "Just Shoot Me!," "Will & Grace," and "The West Wing.'Littlefield has written two books about his time in television: "Top of the Rock: Inside the Rise and Fall of Must See TV," which was published in 2012, and "'I'll Be There for You': Talking About Friends," which was published in 2014.

Andy Dick is a comedian, actor, musician, and television & film producer.

Shep E. Gordon is an American talent manager, Hollywood film agent and producer. He has been named one of the “100 most influential people” by Rolling Stone magazine.

Pete Holmes, born, March 30, 1979, is an American comedian, actor, writer, and podcaster known for his affable personality and sharp wit. He gained popularity with his stand-up comedy, leading to multiple comedy specials and appearances on late-night talk shows. Holmes created and starred in the semi-autobiographical HBO series "Crashing," which he also co-wrote and produced, drawing from his experiences in the stand-up comedy circuit. He is the host of the widely acclaimed podcast "You Made It Weird," where he engages in deep, often humorous conversations with guests from various fields. Holmes's work in comedy and television has earned him a dedicated following and critical recognition.

Bob Saget was a stand-up comedian, actor, director, and television host, best known for his role on the television sit-com, "Full House".

Paul Feig is an American director, actor, and producer. He created the critically acclaimed television series "Freaks and Geeks." Feig is known for directing films like "Bridesmaids," "The Heat," "Spy," and "Ghostbusters" (2016). Feig has also been a director on "The Office" and "Arrested Development."

Bassem Raafat Mohamed Youssef is a comedian, writer, producer, physician, and television host.

Adam Conover is an American comedian, writer, voice actor, and television host. He is the creator and host of the half-hour truTV show Adam Ruins Everything, which is based on the CollegeHumor series of the same name.

Todd Glass is a veteran stand-up comedian known for his energetic performances and sharp humor. He has released several comedy albums and specials and is a frequent guest on numerous podcasts and radio shows. Glass's extensive career in comedy has made him a well-respected figure in the industry.

Jay Mohr is an actor, comedian, and radio host.

Scott David Aukerman, born July 2, 1970, is an American writer, actor, comedian, television personality, director, producer, and podcast host. Starting as a writer and performer in the later seasons of the sketch series Mr. Show, Aukerman is best known as the host of the weekly comedy podcast Comedy Bang Bang! He is a co-host of R U Talkin’ R.E.M. RE: ME & Threedom. He also is the Co-creator/Director of Between Two Ferns and co-founder of Earwolf.

Adam Ray is an American comedian, actor, and writer. Originally from Seattle, Washington, Ray has built a strong reputation in the stand-up comedy scene, performing at major clubs across the country and appearing on popular platforms like The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and Comedy Central. In addition to his stand-up career, Adam Ray has acted in various television shows and films, including roles in Curb Your Enthusiasm, Arrested Development, and The Heat (2013). He is also the co-host of the podcast About Last Night and Good Call with Adam Ray & Josh Wolf.

Ari Shaffir is a stand-up comedian, writer, and podcaster. Shaffir gained recognition with his web series "This Is Not Happening" (2013-2017), which later became a Comedy Central show. His comedy often tackles controversial subjects with a candid and unapologetic style. Shaffir hosts the popular podcast "Ari Shaffir's Skeptic Tank," where he explores various topics with guests from different backgrounds.

Christopher Titus is an American comedian and actor. Titus came to network audiences with the eponymous FOX show Titus.

Heather McDonald is an actress, comedian, and author. She is the host of JUICY SCOOP with Heather McDonald.

Jordan Harbinger, once referred to as “The Larry King of podcasting,” is a Wall Street lawyer turned talk show host, social dynamics expert, and entrepreneur. The Jordan Harbinger Show is where he deconstructs the playbooks of the most successful people on earth and shares their strategies, perspectives, and insights with the rest of us.

Christopher D'Elia is a stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and podcast host. He has hosted the weekly podcast Congratulations with Chris D'Elia, which has charted in the top 20 comedy podcasts in multiple countries.