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Comedy Means Business

Matt Grobar

Booking Overview

This interview-led business and entertainment-industry show explores the economics and career-building mechanics of stand-up comedy, comedy film, and television through conversations with comedians, creators, managers, producers, and development executives. PR agencies could credibly pitch established or rising comedy performers, comedy entrepreneurs, entertainment executives, and creator-economy professionals with concrete business, development, or career insights; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 37

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@pmc.com

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Host

Matt Grobar - Entertainment journalist covering film, television, and the business of comedy.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established or rising comedians, comedy creators, managers, producers, and entertainment-development executives with notable specials, touring careers, social-media businesses, industry leadership, or demonstrable expertise in building comedy projects.
Required Achievements:  
Released or produced a notable comedy special, Built a substantial touring or live-performance career, Created or scaled a comedy or media business, Held a leadership role in comedy programming, management, or production, Developed a significant audience or content operation on social media

Recent Guest Discussions

Jeremiah Watkins - Financing And Producing A Comedy Special, The Long Path To Becoming A Headlining Comic, Developing A Live Comedy Format, And Building A Sustainable Stand-up Career.

Carisa Hendrix - Building A Distinctive Live-entertainment Business, Converting Viral Attention Into A Durable Touring Career, Ticketing Strategy, Independent Operations, And Performing In Las Vegas.

Kountry Wayne - Scaling Social-media Content Production, Monetizing Serialized Video, Transitioning From Stand-up To A Broader Media Business, And Developing Self-financed Entertainment Projects.

Danny Jolles - Comedy Development, Creating And Releasing A Special, The Relationship Between Youtube And Netflix, And Changing Opportunities For Comedy Creators.

Maureen Taran - Comedy Programming And Development, Streaming's Impact On Film And Television Comedy, And New Models Reshaping The Comedy Industry.

Recent Topics

Business, Entrepreneurship, Stand Up Comedy, Comedy Industry, Creator Economy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Comedy Means Business
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Kate Berlant Confronts a Weird, Precarious Moment

October 19, 2026

Kate Berlant joins Comedy Means Business to discuss her debut HBO special Parmesan and finding the humor in today’s very weird and “precarious” new reality. She talks about growing up around artists, the influence of academia on her work, the instinctive nature of her approach to physical comedy, and her tendency to deconstruct her art form as she performs it. She also discusses reluctantly entering the world of comedy clipping and stand-up’s changing career ladder. Plus: her New York alt-com...

American High’s Comedy Factory Faces Biggest Tests Yet

October 06, 2026

This week on Comedy Means Business, Matt Grobar sits down with American High’s Jeremy Garelick and Will Phelps to discuss the genesis of a singular comedy business. Based out of a decommissioned middle school in upstate New York that they converted into a private production facility, American High has in less than a decade produced more than 20 films, amassed billions of views on social, incubated talent and developed a low-cost pipeline designed to identify what projects deserve to scale. No...

Blood, Sweat & Pizza: Jeremiah Watkins’ Comedy Grind

September 22, 2026

In this week's episode of Comedy Means Business, host Matt Grobar speaks with Jeremiah Watkins about his new self-financed special, Crazy Pizza, and how he hopes the meticulously crafted hour reflects on him as a comic. Alongside discussion of the special, Watkins dissects the blood, sweat and tears of his nearly 15-year comedy grind — including the four-and-a-half years it took to get passed at The Comedy Store. Over the course of an hour, the comedian discusses his early days as a...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Comedy Means Business?

Comedy Means Business is hosted by Matt Grobar. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@pmc.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Comedy Means Business?

The publicly listed email for Comedy Means Business: podcasts@pmc.com.

How many listeners does Comedy Means Business have?

Podseeker estimates Comedy Means Business reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Comedy Means Business?

Comedy Means Business typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established or rising comedians, comedy creators, managers, producers, and entertainment-development executives with notable specials, touring careers, social-media businesses, industry leadership, or demonstrable expertise in building comedy projects. Common among recent guests: Released or produced a notable comedy special; Built a substantial touring or live-performance career; Created or scaled a comedy or media business. Recent guests include Jeremiah Watkins, Carisa Hendrix, and Kountry Wayne.

How hard is it to get booked on Comedy Means Business?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Comedy Means Business cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Entrepreneurship, Stand Up Comedy, Comedy Industry, and Creator Economy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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