Welcome to It’s The Larry Sanders Show’s Show, a new podcast about Garry Shandling’s classic sitcom. This week, it’s the Season One finale! Jason and Max break down the first produced episode, paying attention to the visual style director Ken Kwapis brought to the show and how our favorite characters feel a little bit off in their characterizations. Finally, we bring you what must be a first in watchalong podcasting, a musical guest, with a performance of “A Work Call” by the band Frankie Cos...
29 Nov 2022
112 - A Brush With (the Elbow of) Greatness (w/ Peter Tolan)
Larry Sanders executive producer Peter Tolan returns for a second week! He tells behind-the-scenes stories to Jason and Max, including some of Rip Torn’s bad behavior. He also gives never before heard details about Life Everlast Inc., his never-produced post-Sanders collaboration with Garry Shandling. Then Jason and Max break down A Brush With (the Elbow of) Greatness. They both agree it's a slightly underwhelming episode but it features an episode-stealing performance by David Paymer. Finall...
21 Nov 2022
111 - The Warmth Episode (w/ Peter Tolan)
For our eleventh episode, we've booked a guest that makes the whole podcast worth it! Peter Tolan, the executive producer and showrunner for The Larry Sanders Show, joins Jason and Max to talk about the start of the show, writing with Garry Shandling, and casting the stars. Then Jason and Max break down The Warmth Episode. Peter Tolan is a director, screenwriter, and producer. He is a two-time Emmy Award winner and an executive producer for The Larry Sanders Show. He co-wrote the screenplay...
15 Nov 2022
110 - The Party (w/ Josh Olson)
Come Here! To break down the tenth episode of season one, The Party, we let our hair down a little. Screenwriter and podcaster Josh Olson join Jason and Max for the entire episode for a loose and freewheeling conversation about social awkwardness, how Larry Sanders bests The Office, and the brilliance of Mike Leigh's Abigail's Party. Josh Olson is a screenwriter and podcaster. He was nominated for an Oscar for his screenplay to David Cronenberg's A History of Violence. He is also the co-hos...
8 Nov 2022
109 - The Talk Show (w/ Megan Gallagher)
We’re nine episodes in and we’ve finally booked a bona fide star. Jason and Max interview Jeannie Sanders herself -- Megan Gallagher -- about how she got the role on Larry Sanders, what working on the show was like, and how she felt about only appearing for one season. Then Jason and Max break down Ms. Gallagher’s star turn in The Talk Show and explain why Larry and Jeannie’s relationship seems so hot and cold due to episode airing order. Megan Gallagher is a a television and theater actres...
1 Nov 2022
108 - Out of the Loop (w/ Mark Malkoff)
In the eighth episode of ITLSSS, Jason and Max explore the world of Johnny Carson with their guest Mark Malkoff. Then Jason and Max break down Out of the Loop, in which Larry decides to clean up all the spilled tea in the office. And they ask the vital question: was that really Jeremy Piven's butt? Mark Malkoff is a podcaster and comedian. His show The Carson Podcast, an in-depth look at the history of the The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson featuring interviews with countless people invol...
24 Oct 2022
107 - Hank's Contract (w/ William Knoedelseder)
For our seventh episode, Jason and Max get down to the economics. First, they interview journalist William Knoedelseder about the Comedy Store strike of 1979 and Garry Shandling's role in the labor struggle which still impacts stand-up comedy today. Then Jason and Max break down Hank's hardball contract negotiating techniques in the episode Hank's Contract, which includes guest stars Robin Williams and George Foreman. William Knoedelseder is a journalist and author who has written in-depth ...
17 Oct 2022
106 - The Flirt Episode (w/ Ken Kwapis)
Sixth episode here. Are you enjoying It’s The Larry Sanders Show’s Show? Please consider following us on all social media @larrysanderspod and giving us a rating or review on your podcast distributor of choice! This week, Jason and Max continue with their utmost professionalism. They interview TLSS director Ken Kwapis about getting involved with the show and sticking to a tight production schedule. Mr. Kwapis also shares which films inspired his work and how Garry Shandling changed his direc...
10 Oct 2022
105 - The New Producer (w/ Bill Carter & Speedy Ortiz)
In the fifth episode of It’s The Larry Sanders Show’s Show, Jason and Max do a professional deep dive into the history of late-night talk shows with Mr. Bill Carter. Mr. Carter describes the business model for these shows, the changing landscape in the early 1990s, and the blending of fact and fiction on TLSS. Then, Jason and Max break down The New Producer. Finally, indie rock band Speedy Ortiz perform their song "Lean In When I Suffer" from the album Twerp Verse. It's a long one, so s...
3 Oct 2022
104 - The Guest Host (w/ Brett Davis)
It’s not a normal episode of It’s The Larry Sanders Show’s Show. While Max is recovering from a very legitimate personal medical issue, Jason hosts alongside guest comedian Brett Davis. We sincerely apologize that this episode was delayed and that we didn’t live up to the standards we strive to hold ourselves to. We hope you can forgive us and will continue to support the podcast. Brett Davis is a comedian and performer. He was the host of the public access variety show The Special Without ...
5 Sept 2022
103 - The Spiders Episode (w/ Jo Firestone)
In the third episode of It’s The Larry Sanders Show’s Show, Jason and Max continue their history lectures with a rundown of Rip Torn's career before he became Artie. Then they chat with Jo Firestone, who worked on late-night talk shows while pursuing stand-up in the New York alternative comedy world. Finally, they break down The Spiders Episode and its anti-comedy scene-by-scene and disagree on whether it’s the best episode of the season. It's sure to get tense! Jo Firestone is a comedian, ...
26 Aug 2022
102 - The Promise
Buckle up for the second episode of It’s The Larry Sanders Show’s Show! Your hosts Jason and Max follow up with a history lesson about Jeffrey Tambor, who was nominated for four Emmys for his portrayal of Hank Kingsley on The Larry Sanders Show. Then they break down The Promise scene by scene wondering about this alternate reality where David Spade is a famous stand-up rather than being on SNL and revealing what real-life actor inspired Larry and the writers’ prank on William Shatner. Finally...
15 Aug 2022
101 - The Garden Weasel (w/ Kevin Nealon)
Welcome to the premiere episode of It’s the Larry Sanders Show’s Show! Your hosts Jason and Max explain why two non-famous people who aren’t even obsessive fans of Larry Sanders are hosting a watchalong podcast about it. They give a history lesson about Garry Shandling and then speak with Kevin Nealon, longtime friend of Garry. Kevin talks about his memories of Garry, his guest appearances on the show, and how Garry’s success on The Tonight Show prepared Kevin for his own nerve wracking first...
30 Jun 2022
000 - Trailer: Coming August 15th, 2022
It's The Larry Sanders Show's Show! Premiering on the 30th anniversary of the series premiere, August 15th, 2022. We'll break down every episode of the beloved HBO sitcom. Don't flip around! contact: heynow@larrysanderspod.com Are you enjoying It’s The Larry Sanders Show’s Show? Please consider following us on all social media @larrysanderspod and giving us a rating or review on your podcast distributor of choice!
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