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Blasts from the past, a new album, and a new-from-the-archives sketch. "Venison-only Restaurant", "Books On Tape", and "Home For Re-enactors" were edited by Tom Snyder,  Additional songs by Katz & Jammers Featuring: Melissa Galsky, Maggie Surovell, Phyllis Montalvo-Katz, my aunt Sylvie, Sidney Katz, Tom Leopold, Dean Olsher, Jon Benjamin, and Tom Snyder. Music by: Mike Shapiro, Billy Novick, and Guy Van Duser Editing and Mastering: Bryce Kanzer  Producer: Dana Friedman

Unbeknownst to me, over an hour of Garry Shandling's unique voice was living on my computer. Featuring: Garry Shandling, Laura Silverman Music by: Mike Shapiro, Billy Novick, and Guy Van Duser Editing and Mastering: Bryce Kanzer  Producer: Dana Friedman

It’s almost like a family reunion, but we’re not related. This is a great episode for Peeping Toms, and is dedicated to  Dr. Katz/ Bob’s Burgers voyeurs. Featuring: Jon Benjamin, Melissa Galsky, Eugene Mirman, and co-host Laura Silverman Music by: Mike Shapiro, Billy Novick, and Guy Van Duser Editing and Mastering: Bryce Kanzer  Producer: Dana Friedman

I've known Susie Essman and Joy Behar since I started doing comedy almost 6400 years ago.  Laura I join them for some candid conversation. We also have a session with my therapist Dr. Wendy Liebman who makes mental health hep again. Featuring:  Laura Silverman, Wendy Liebman, Joy Behar, Susie Essman Music by: Mike Shapiro, Billy Novick, and Guy Van Duser Editing and Mastering: Bryce Kanzer  Producer: Dana Friedman

Wonder how Dr. Katz came to be? Curious about animation? This episode is really about collaboration, luck, timing and perseverance. Featuring:  Loren Bouchard, Laura Silverman, Tom Snyder Music by: Mike Shapiro, Billy Novick, and Guy Van Duser Editing and Mastering: Bryce Kanzer  Producer: Dana Friedman

My special guest for Episode 67 is Kevin Nealon. Not only is Kevin a brilliant comedian, he's also a funny guy. This episode begins with me in therapy with Dr. Wendy Liebman.  The episode succeeds because of the presence of my Co-Host Laura Jane Silverman, a mischievous force in the world of comedy, Featuring:  Wendy Liebman, Laura Silverman, Kevin Nealon Music by: Mike Shapiro, Billy Novick, and Guy Van Duser Editing and Mastering: Bryce Kanzer  Producer: Dana Friedman

This is a ridiculous episode! Luckily Laura Silverman (who has been my co-host for more than twenty years) is there to explain to Andy Kindler that a lot of what I'm saying are jokes. And once again, she reminds me of what a superb actress she is. Also, I've gone to the technology edge of Abbreviated Therapy. Featuring: Wendy Liebman, Laura Silverman, and Andy Kindler Music by: Mike Shapiro, Billy Novick, and Guy Van Duser Editing and Mastering: Bryce Kanzer  Producer: Dana Friedman

First as a therapist, and now as a patient. Featuring: Wendy Liebman, Subhah Agarwal Music by: Mike Shapiro, Billy Novick, and Guy Van Duser Editing and Mastering: Bryce Kanzer  Producer: Dana Friedman

This is an episode artfully curated by Dana Friedman from my vast audio library. Featuring: Jonathan Wilson, Lewis Black, Maggie Surovell, Tom Snyder, Laura Silverman, Andy Kindler, Sarah Silverman, Sidney Katz, Dana Gould, Eugene Mirman, and Susie Essman. Music by: The Coasters, Tom Snyder, Mike Shapiro, Billy Novick, and Guy Van Duser, with  Steve Loeb, Tommy T-Bone Wolk, and Ross Levison on fiddle. Special Thanks to Colleen McGarr at Moontower Comedy Festival, and Bruce Smith at OmniPop. Editing and Mastering: Bryce Kanzer Producer: Dana Friedman

Comedian/Writer Lew Schneider and friends invite me to participate in one of the most difficult decisions comedian Amy Miller will ever have to make. Featuring: Mingo Reynolds, Lew Schneider, Amy Miller, Special Thanks to: Kelly Writers House at the University of Pennsylvania Editing and Mastering:  Bryce Kanzer Produced by: Dana Friedman

Music was my first love, if you don’t count Susan Feinbloom Featuring: Kathy Griffin, Frank Morgan, Davina, Dean Olsher, David Cross, Bob Odenkirk, Erica Rhodes, Paula Poundstone Recording by Jesse Novak, Jennifer Crowe, Tom Snyder Music by: Frank Morgan, Macy Gray, Randy Newman, Jerry Lieber, Mike Stoller, James Taylor, T-Bone Wolk, Mike Shapiro, Billy Novick, Guy Van Duser Special Thanks to Amanda Aranchyk, WNYC,  Lisa Geduldig, Opticians Felix, Mike, Tom, and Julia, Park Avenue Synagogue Mastering and Editing: Bryce Kanzer Producer: Dana Friedman

Bill Braudis, Brian Kiley, and the right number with Wendy Liebman Music by Mike Shapiro, Billy Novick, and Guy Van Duser (with Ross Levinson) Mastering and Editing: Bryce Kanzer  Producer: Dana Friedman

This episode was curated from the Hey We're Back archives by our producer Dana Friedman. It's some of my favorite work! Featuring:  Wendy Liebman, David Paymer,  Lisa Mendy, Lauren Dombrowski, Melissa Galsky, Myla Pitt, Mary Katherine Tucker, Ron Lynch, Katie Covett, Laura Silverman, Tom Snyder, Dom Irrera, and Bob Saget. Music by: Mike Shapiro, Billy Novick, and Guy Van Duser. Additional Music by: Katz and Jammers Special Thanks to Leo Sayer, Colleen McGarr at Moontower Comedy Festival, and Bruce Smith at OmniPop. Editing and Mastering: Bryce Kanzer Producer: Dana Friedman.

Every once in a while somebody reminds me of why I'm in the comedy business. This happened with Randy and Jason Sklar. Featuring Randy Sklar, Jason Sklar Music by Mike Shapiro, Billy Novick, and Guy Van Duser Mastering and Editing: Bryce Kanzer,  Producer: Dana Friedman

A long overdue reunion fraught with comedy, sincerity and mutual respect. Featuring Judy Gold Music by Mike Shapiro, Billy Novick, and Guy Van Duser Mastering and Editing: Bryce Kanzer,  Producer: Dana Friedman