Bari Alyse recounts her journey from an NBC page to hosting her own successful podcast, sharing unforgettable stories from her time at Saturday Night Live and the David Letterman Show. She reveals the wild and unexpected moments behind the scenes of daytime talk shows like Montel Williams and Carnie Wilson, and offers insights into working with Al Franken on Lateline and Kenan Ivory Wayans. With humor and candor, Bari discusses the creation of the Community News Podcast and the inspiration behind its quirky small-town setting.

Show Highlights:

• • • Introduction to Bari Alyse: Bari shares her journey from being an NBC page to hosting her own podcast. She recalls the challenges and highlights of working behind the scenes in some of television’s most iconic shows.
    • Adventures as an NBC Page: Bari dives into her time as a page at Saturday Night Live and the David Letterman Show, including hilarious and unexpected encounters with celebrities and the rigorous process of becoming a page.
    • Crazy Experiences in Daytime TV: From Montel Williams to Carnie Wilson, Bari recounts the wild and unpredictable nature of working on daytime talk shows. She shares jaw-dropping stories, including a guest demanding her shoes and another making inappropriate advances.
    • Insights on Late-Night TV: Bari reflects on her time working with Al Franken on Lateline and her role in the Keenen Ivory Wayans Show. She discusses the unique dynamics of late-night television and her contributions to the shows.
    • Launching the Community News Podcast: Learn how Bari and her co-host Paul created their humorous and relatable podcast set in a fictional small town. Bari explains the inspiration behind the podcast and its growing popularity.

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Jeff Dwoskin Podcast Host

I'm a tech entrepreneur, podcaster, and professional stand-up comedian. I started my journey in the tech industry back in 1997 when I founded my own website development company, which was one of the pioneering companies in the country at the time. While working in technology, my comedic talents couldn't be contained, and I eventually took to the stage as a stand-up comedian.

My passion for comedy led me to create Hashtag Roundup (@hashtagroundup on Twitter), a platform that has contributed to over 8000 top 10 USA trends on Twitter. With the growth of social media, particularly Instagram, I founded Stampede Social, a company aimed at helping creators drive traffic to their content without relying solely on a link in their bio.