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Don't Be Alone with Jay Kogen

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2023

Don’t Be Alone with Jay Kogen is a comedy/advice podcast trying to fight the isolation of modern life. Each episode, Award winning TV writer/comedian/philosopher Jay Kogen has a conversation with a friend about how to solve the problems on Jay’s mind. These friends happen to be famous comics, musicians, actors, artists, writers, and sometimes even his family. It’s an entertaining, fun, and thought... more

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Max and David talk war stories about working on “The SIngle Guy” including Ernest Borgnine, playing poker, NBC screwing Jay over, Buz Kohan, David Bowie, The Garth Brooks Joke, Max telling the show runner stuff he shouldn’t, having your partner being... more

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Writer/Actor/Singer/Improviser Jim Wise talks with Jay about meeting as runners on The Garry Shandling Show, song Improv, acting, writing for Mad TV, Jay Leno, The Groundlings, singing for a living, being one of the best song improvisers in the busin... more

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Writing legends John August & Craig Mazin talk about their journey to screenwriting, podcasting, & writing a book.  They talk about how to boil  down 15 years of shows down to a book, the origin of the scriptnotes podcast, the need to help people com... more

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Michael McKean talks about going from goofball to respected dramatic actor, how his high school drama teacher, NYU and Carnegie Mellon  pushed him into a lifetime of being a creative person, Christopher Guest being his roommate, the credibility gap, ... more

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John August
Screenwriter known for Big Fish and Charlie's Angels
Episode: Screenwriters & Scriptnotes Podcasters, John August & Craig Mazin, Wonder If Writing’s Really the “Right Fit” for Jay
Craig Mazin
Screenwriter famous for The Last of Us and Chernobyl
Episode: Screenwriters & Scriptnotes Podcasters, John August & Craig Mazin, Wonder If Writing’s Really the “Right Fit” for Jay
Michael McKean
Actor, comedian, and musician known for roles in 'This Is Spinal Tap,' 'Better Call Saul,' and 'Laverne & Shirley.'
Episode: Michael McKean Says "Dignified & Beloved" May Not Be In Jay's Future.
Michael Hitchcock
Very funny actor and writer, known for his work in Christopher Guest films and various television shows.
Episode: Universally Loved Actor/Writer Michael Hitchcock, Explains Why Jay Isn't
Dave Thomas
A comedian, actor, and writer known for his work on SCTV and The McKenzie Brothers.
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Episode: TV Legend Dave Thomas Talks About A Life of Creating and How Jay Just Can’t
Rick Beren
Author and Director, wrote 'Jailhouse Rick'
Episode: "BONUS EPISODE! Author/Director Rick Beren Says Jay Would Learn More In Jail "
Douglas Rushkoff
Influential media analyst and intellectual
Episode: Intellectual Influencer Douglas Rushkoff Says A New Society Will Save Everyone but Jay
Mamie Rushkoff
Daughter of Douglas Rushkoff, interested in casting and theater
Episode: Intellectual Influencer Douglas Rushkoff Says A New Society Will Save Everyone but Jay
Ken Marino
Actor and comedian known for his work in Role Models and The State.
Episode: Ken Marino: Being Present Works For Everyone Except Jay

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Jay Kogen
Award-winning TV writer, comedian, and philosopher known for his humor and engaging conversations.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 149 ratings
  • I like it. the guests. the connection. The host had his heart in the right place.

    Audible
    5
    "jaykogen"
    United States2 years ago
  • funny authentic and for me very relatable, but I'm Jay Kogen so...

    I like it. the guests. the connection. The host had his heart in the right place.

    Audible
    5
    "jaykogen"
    United States2 years ago
  • Love this podcast!!

    Love this podcast, funny, like the guests and host and I feel like I learn something each week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mrs. Jody_☺️
    United States2 years ago
  • Great show!

    Hands down one of the best podcast I listen to now.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Judith_84
    United States2 years ago
  • Nice Pod

    Highly recommended!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Roland Richie11
    United States2 years ago

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Screenwriters & Scriptnotes Podcasters, John August & Craig Mazin, Wonder If Writing’s Really the “Right Fit” for Jay
Q: At what point did you decide to try writing?
It clicked for John when he read Steven Soderbergh's script for Sex, Lies and Videotape, and it demystified the process for him.
"BONUS EPISODE! Author/Director Rick Beren Says Jay Would Learn More In Jail "
Q: Did jail force you to recreate yourself?
I think what recreated me was working on Cheers, it's where I found my passion.
"BONUS EPISODE! Author/Director Rick Beren Says Jay Would Learn More In Jail "
Q: What is the biggest lesson you took from being imprisoned?
There's no rehabilitation going on in jail, it's more like a school for criminals.
UnCabaret Founder, Beth Lapides, Says Creativity Belongs To Everyone But Jay
Q: How do you get people to find their comedy voice or how to help them find their comedy voice?
It's an intuitive radar thing; I do have a good track record and I can watch somebody and say that thing that you're almost ignoring was so you, more of that.
Kathy Griffin Tells Jay He’s Not Worth Gossiping About
Q: What about you?
Same. I still have so much material in me. I still say to anybody that watched Kathy Griffin My Life on the D-List, my life is exactly still like that.

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