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You Are The Genre

Tim Barnes

Booking Overview

An interview show about creative careers, featuring entertainers and creative professionals, including performers, musicians, and collaborators with hands-on industry experience. Agencies could pitch actors, directors, screenwriters, musicians, and production professionals with distinctive career journeys or expertise; booking difficulty is medium, with guests ranging from accessible working creatives to established performers.

Metrics

Episodes: 71

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 3.6k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

timbarnescomedy@gmail.com

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Host

Tim Barnes - Comedian and screenwriter whose credits include The Tonight Show and All That. He explores the experiences and skills behind creative careers.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Working entertainers and creative professionals with substantial experience, a distinctive career journey, or expertise in their craft; established performers and award-nominated creatives are also a fit.
Required Achievements:  
Professional credits in television, film, music, or audio production, A notable creative project or body of work, Industry recognition, such as award nominations

Recent Guest Discussions

Freddie Nunez - Letting Go, Adulthood, Acceptance, Music, And The Matrix.

Keesha Sharp - Maintaining Positivity In A Demanding Entertainment Industry, And The Role Of Music And Dance In Her Life And Career.

Ben Kruse - Sound Engineering, Audio Techniques, Bolivian Culture, Music, And Collaboration.

Kev Luu - His Creative Journey, Composing Music For An Audio Comedy, The Immigrant Experience, And Supporting Elders.

Recent Topics

Art, Creative Careers, Acting, Music, Audio Production

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
You Are The Genre
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Special Announcement - JUDGE TRAVIS @ The Signal Awards

October 04, 2026

🔊: Behind-The-Scenes InterviewsHey, I’m Tim Barnes. You are the genre, and this is a special announcement regarding my scripted audio series JUDGE TRAVIS. Most of this year’s You Are The Genre episodes have been dedicated to interviews with cast and crew members of the show. And it’s been a big year for the series beyond that.In addition to being highlighted on Deadline, receiving positive reviews, and becoming an official selection at the Tribeca Festival Creators Market, we’ve now been nomi...

[Freddie Nunez] Is STILL The Genre

September 26, 2026

🔊: Apple - Spotify - NewsletterHey, I’m Tim Barnes, you are the genre, and in this episode, I’m chatting with my friend, the king melodic melancholy, Freddie Nunez! Freddie created the You Are The Genre theme song and has a brand new album out titled Letting Go. We discuss what “letting go” really means in his life, reaching acceptance in adulthood, and yes, naturally, The Matrix. This video is exclusive to paid members of the newsletter, but will be available soon in podcast feedsAll the ...

👨🏾‍⚖️ [Keesha Sharp] Is The Genre

May 08, 2026

🔊: Apple - Spotify - NewsletterHey, I’m Tim Barnes, you are the genre, and in this episode, I’m chatting with the incredible actress and television director Keesha Sharp. In my new audio series JUDGE TRAVIS (which has been announced as an official 2026 Tribeca Festival Creators Market Selection), Sharp plays one of the most complex, important, and nuanced characters. In this discussion, we discuss how she stays positive in an ever-shifting and demanding industry, and the important role that ...

Frequently asked questions

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You Are The Genre
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How do I get in touch with You Are The Genre?

You Are The Genre is hosted by Tim Barnes. Its publicly listed email is timbarnescomedy@gmail.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 You Are The Genre?

The publicly listed email for You Are The Genre: timbarnescomedy@gmail.com.

How many listeners does You Are The Genre have?

Podseeker estimates You Are The Genre reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for You Are The Genre?

You Are The Genre typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Working entertainers and creative professionals with substantial experience, a distinctive career journey, or expertise in their craft; established performers and award-nominated creatives are also a fit. Common among recent guests: Professional credits in television, film, music, or audio production; A notable creative project or body of work; Industry recognition, such as award nominations. Recent guests include Freddie Nunez, Keesha Sharp, and Ben Kruse.

How hard is it to get booked on You Are The Genre?

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

What topics does You Are The Genre cover?

Recent episodes cover Art, Creative Careers, Acting, Music, and Audio Production. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

timbarnescomedy@gmail.com

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