In this Ask Me Anything episode, Barry answers real questions submitted by artists and creatives navigating the entertainment business. Drawing on four decades of experience representing legends like Dave Chappelle, Wanda Sykes, and Bill Burr, Barry speaks candidly about resilience, rejection, growth, and what it really takes to build a lasting career. From getting “crushed like a bug” to turning setbacks into momentum, this AMA is a raw, motivational deep dive into mindset, career strategy, and surviving — and thriving — in a brutal industry.

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In this Industry Standard classic episode, filmed in 2019, Barry sits with comedian and actor Andrew Santino (Dave, I’m Dying Up Here, Mixology, This Is Us) Santino traces his path from working on Punk’d with Ashton Kutcher and Jason Goldberg to establishing himself as a stand-up and actor.

They cover his early days at The Comedy Store, the rise of podcasts, and how Joe Rogan helped shape the supportive Los Angeles comedy scene, as well as career highlights like recognition from Jim Carrey and Larry David. Santino also reflects on growing alongside peers like Faheem Anwar, Brent Morin, Whitney Cummings, Tom Segura, Bert Kreischer, and Theo Von.

Getting personal, he opens up about his father’s struggles with addiction and prison, his strong single mother and stepdad, and the influence of his grandfather’s humor. From Chicago roots to Hollywood breakthroughs, Santino mixes honesty, heart, and comedy in this revealing conversation.

In this episode of Industry Standard with Barry Katz, comedian and actor Dustin Ybarra opens up about his career journey — from getting discovered through Stand Up for Diversity to landing roles in We Bought a Zoo, 21 & Over, Kevin Probably Saves the World, and Ghosts. Dustin reflects on the ups and downs of show business, his experiences on The Tonight Show, and what it takes to stand out in auditions. He and Barry also discuss comedy legends and Hollywood figures like Eddie Murphy, Adam Sandler, Jordan Peele, and more. A funny, real, and inspiring look into the grind of comedy and acting.

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