I talk to Moss Perricone (IG @mossperricone) about his time working on Patriot Act. We talk about how he got his job on Patriot Act, his favorite memories from the show, working with Hasan Minhaj, favorite bits that never made it to air, and what it was like when the show was cancelled. He also talks about working on the Beavis and Butthead reboot and general advice on how to break into the comedy industry.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. ...

I talk with senior Onion writer Matt Spina about his academic background in history, how he got started in comedy, practicing writing in The Onion's voice, covering Trump, some of his favorite headlines, and what he's learned throughout his years at The Onion. Follow him on twitter @MR_spina.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I talk to Grace Perry, a super hilarious satire writer and author. I talk with Grace about her love of 30 rock, how she got started in comedy, freelancing for satire sites, writing about identity, and what she learned writing her very first book. Follow her on twitter @perryjetaime. Follow the podcast on twitter @tight5comedypod and on Instagram @tightfivecomedypodcast.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I talk with Liz Anderson about her time working on the Howard Stern show and how she got her start in comedy in the Chicago comedy scene. Liz talks about the importance of making connections when trying to pursue a career in comedy. We also talk about her time in The Onion writers room and her work at Jackbox Games.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I talk with Shelby Enlow about how she got her start in comedy through improv, navigating the voice of satirical publications like Reductress and Clickhole, and her time working as an assistant on shows like The Good Place and Sunnyside.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I talk with Maureen Monahan about her time working at the animated satirical show Tooning Out The News. She talks about what it was like developing the characters of the animated news anchors who host the show, what it was like to interview prominent guests like Rudy Giuliani, and the challenges of tackling Trump and COVID. She talks about her time working at The Onion and headlines she wrote that drew the attention of famous people like Clay Aiken and even Monica Lewinsky.  We also discuss...

In the first episode of Tight Five, I talked to Late Show writer Django Gold. We talk about his time working at The Onion, how quarantine has affected his creative process, his favorite sketches he's written for Colbert, and his expectations for how political comedy will change once Biden takes over. If you want to send a question for a future guest or share your progress in comedy writing, email [email protected]. Follow me on twitter @krahman333 and check out my published...

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