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CooperTalk

997 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratings

Straight out of Philly! Entertainer Steve Cooper is ”Only as hip as his guests”. He hosts Comedians, Actors, Writers and Musicians and spends an hour with them for some organic chat about the biz!

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Episodes

Karen Rontowski - Episode 48

March 19, 2012 23:55 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper talks with Comic Karen Rontowski. Karen has appeared on the Late Show With David Letterman, Comics Unleashed, Comedy Central and tours the country performing at Clubs and Corporate Events. Besides doing Stand-Up she is also a Paranormal Investigator and reads Tarot Cards.

Brian Dunkleman - Episode 47

March 19, 2012 20:44 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper talks with Comic Brian Dunkleman. Brian was the original Host of American Idol and has appeared on VH1's Celebrity Fit Club. He has also been seen on Entertainment Tonight, Family Guy, Las Vegas, Friends, Fairly OddParents and many other TV shows. He now tours the country doing comedy and has performed for our Troops various times.

Dennis Regan - Episode 46

March 19, 2012 20:41 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper talks with Comic Dennis Regan. Dennis has appeared several times on Late Night With David Letterman, as well as The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, Showtime and Comedy Central. He headlines across the country and is a very in demand Corporate Comedian. He was also a writer for the sitcom King of Queens.

Mike Saccone - Episode 45

March 19, 2012 20:35 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper talks with Comic Mike Saccone. Mike who is a regular Headliner in Las Vegas was a Star Search Comedy Grand Champion. He has also performed on Comic Strip Live, Showtime and MTV. His acting credits include Empty Nest and Cybil.

Jordan Brady - Episode 44

March 19, 2012 20:32 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper talks with Director/Comic Jordan Brady. Jordan directed the acclaimed documentary about Stand-Up called I Am Comic. He also has directed the features Waking Up In Reno and The Third Wheel. He has hosted shows on MTV and has appeared on This Week In Comedy and the programs Baywatch and Empty Nest to name a few.

Nehl Bobal - Episode 43

March 12, 2012 00:49 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper talks with Comic Nehl Bobal. Nehl started out with Steve in Philadelphia and they have remained close friends. He has toured the country extensively and has opened for Michael Bolton and Pat Cooper. He was nominated for a local Emmy for Comedy Writing in New Orleans, has been featured in Atlantic City Magazine and appeared on the series Show Me The Funny. He is currently working on an Animated Series and his One Man Show titled Flight of the Bobal Bee.

Jonathan Solomon - Episode 42

March 11, 2012 17:50 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper talks with Comic/Writer Jonathan Solomon. Jonathan has appeared on Late Night with David Letterman and over two dozen other TV shows on Networks from Comedy Central to VH1. He also was on Staff for such shows as Mad About You, Payne and Michael Moore's TV Nation among others. He currently is a regular contributor to the Huffington Post and many more publications, performs around Los Angeles and is considered a foremost Comedy Instructor teaching the craft at various Colleges arou...

Steve Skrovan - Episode 41

March 11, 2012 17:34 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper talks to Writer/Director Steve Skrovan. Steve has won two Emmys for Everybody Loves Raymond where he served as Executive Producer and Writer. He has also held the same postion for the show Hot In Cleveland, Til' Death and many others. He was a Staff Writer on Seinfeld and recently co-wrote and directed the documentary An Unreasonable Man which is about Ralph Nader. He got his start in comedy where he made many TV appearances in the early 90's. 

Steve Mittleman - Episode 40

March 11, 2012 17:28 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper talks with Comic Steve Mittleman. Steve has appeared on The Tonight Show, Late Night with David Letterman VH1, MTV, HBO and Star Search. He was also a Co-Star of the Steve Martin movie Roxanne. In addition he was also on ABC's Extreme Makeover where they changed his look through Plastic Surgery. He currently is a highly pursued act for Corporate Events.

Lazar Saric - Episode 39

March 11, 2012 15:22 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MB

Steve Cooper talks with Writer/Director Lazar Saric. Lazar currently is a Producer/Writer on Nickelodeon's hit, Big Time Rush. He also served in the same position for their show Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide. He has also written for the animated series Johnny Test and Curious George and was Director and Writer on the cult classic hit Killer Drag Queens On Dope.

Felipe Esparza - Episode 38

March 11, 2012 15:17 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper talks with Comic Felipe Esparza. Felipe was the winner of Last Comic Standing in the year 2010. He has also been seen on Comic's Unleashed, Comedy Central's Premium Blend, BET's Comic View and many other programs. His one hour Showtime special "They're Not Gonna Laugh At You" is currently airing and is available on DVD.

Ritch Shydner - Episode 37

March 09, 2012 01:36 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper talks with Comic/Writer Ritch Shydner. Ritch was the star of the documentary I Am Comic and has performed on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, Late Night with David Letterman and HBO's One Night Stand to name a few. He was also a regular on Married With Children and his writing credits include Blue Collar TV, Becker, Roseanne and Mind of a Married Man. He also is the Co-Author of the book I Killed.

Eric Schwartz - Episode 36

March 09, 2012 01:23 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper talks with Comic Eric Schwartz. Eric aka Smooth-E brings his high energy comedy to clubs all across the country. He has been seen on Showtime's White Boyz in the Hood, G4's Attack of the Show, CNN's Showbiz Tonight and BET's Comic View to name a few. He also is the Host of the show On the Spot.

John DiCrosta - Episode 35

March 09, 2012 00:59 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper talks with Comic John DiCrosta. John is a National Headlining Comic who is one of the most popular Audience Warm-Up Comics in Hollywood. He also has done many voice overs for Nickelodeon and was Decepticon in the movie Transformers Revenge of the Fallen. His CD Multi Character Disorder is currently raising up the Comedy Charts.

Phil Varone - Episode 34

March 09, 2012 00:40 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper talks with Rocker/Comic Phil Varone. Phil makes his return to CooperTalk. He was the Drummer for Saigon Kick and Skid Row and has also appeared on VH1's Dr. Drew's Celebrity Sex Rehab. He also has a dvd for Vivid Entertainment called Phil Varone's Secret Sex Stash and has a line of adult toys molded after him called Dr. Philgood.

Dennis Blair - Episode 33

March 08, 2012 21:38 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper talks to Comic/Writer Dennis Blair. Dennis has been touring the country for years. He has opened for Tom Jones, Jackie Mason, Joan Rivers, and many more. He toured with George Carlin for 15 years and toured with Rodney Dangerfield and became his protege. He co-wrote the movie Easy Money and was Creative Consultant on the album Rappin' Rodney which he was nominated for a Grammy.

Cathy Ladman - Episode 32

March 08, 2012 18:33 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper talks with Comic/Actor Cathy Ladman. Cathy has performed several times on The Late,Late Show with Craig Ferguson, appeared on The Tonight Show with both Jay Leno and Johnny Carson, HBO's One Night Stand and 13th Annual Young Comedian's Special to name a few. She has also been seen in The Aristocrats, Everyone Loves Raymond, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Mad Men and was a regular on Caroline in the City.

Mark Eddie - Episode 31

March 08, 2012 18:18 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper talks with Comic/Musician Mark Eddie. Mark whose comedy stylings are called Rock and LOL is a National Headlining Comic. He recently performed at the South African Comedy Festival and regularly performs at Corporate Events and Fundraisers all over the country. He also plays music with an All-Star band featuring members of The Doors, Fleetwood Mac, Boston, No Doubt, The Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan.

Steve Mazan - Episode 30

March 08, 2012 17:50 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper talks with Comic/Writer Steve Mazan. Steve currently has a documentary about his life and dealing with cancer called Dying To Do Letterman that is a hit at Film Festivals all over the country. He has also won an Emmy for writing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, has appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman, the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and Last Call with Carson Daly. He tours the country and has entertained the Troops 7 times in Iraq and Afhganistan.

Jackie Kashian - Episode 29

March 08, 2012 17:20 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper talks with Comic Jackie Kashian. Jackie has been a touring Comic for over 15 years. She has been on Comedy Central Presents and has been on The American Life with Ira Glass. Her CD "It Is Never Going To Be Bread" was a Top Ten Comedy Album on Amazon in 2010.

Joey Medina - Episode 28

February 16, 2012 00:09 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper talks with Comic Joey Medina. Joey has appeared on Showtime, Latin Palooza, Latino 101, Cheech Marin and Friends, Comics Unleashed, Comedy.TV and the Latin Kings of Comedy to name a few. He also hosts the hit Podcast, The Joey Medina Show.

Wayne Federman - Episode 27

February 15, 2012 23:53 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper talks with Comic/Actor/Writer Wayne Federman. Wayne has appeared on TV and in Movies including Curb Your Enthusiasm, Step Brothers, Funny People, The 40 Year Old Virgin and I Am Comic. He has also performed on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (where he also was on the writing staff), The Tonight Show and Comedy Central Presents. He was also the Co-Writer of the best selling book called Maravich.

Allan Havey - Episode 26

February 15, 2012 23:25 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper talks with Comic/Actor Allan Havey. Allan has appeared in Hancock, The Informant, The Aristocrats and many other movies. He has also been seen on Curb Your Enthusiasm, Seinfeld, performed on Late Night With David Letterman, HBO's One Night Stand and Young Comedians Special and hosted the talk show Night After Night.

John Mendoza - Episode 25

February 11, 2012 01:57 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper talks with Stand-Up Comic John Mendoza.John has appeared on Comics Unleashed, the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Just For Laughs, the Tonight Show, Late Show with David Letterman, Star Search and the HBO Young Comedian's All-Star Reunion.

Mo Mandel - Episode 24

February 10, 2012 22:51 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper talks with Stand-Up Comic Mo Mandel. Mo was one of the stars on NBC's Free Agents and has appeared on Happy Endings, Modern Family, Love Bites to name a few. He has also performed on Chelsea Lately, Comedy Central Presents and Live at the Gotham.

Jim Florentine - Episode 23

February 10, 2012 22:43 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper talks with Stand-Up Comic Jim Florentine. Jim hosts That Metal Show and has been featured on Crank Yankers, Jimmy Kimmel Live, the Howard Stern Show, Chelsea Lately, Red Eye, Last Call with Carson Daly and many more. He currently is performing in a one man show called I Am Your Savior.

Andy Kindler - Episode 22

February 10, 2012 22:31 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper talks with Stand-Up Comic Andy Kindler. Andy has performed numerous times on Late Night with David Letterman, I Am Comic, Last Comic Standing, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Comedy Central Presents, HBO and has been seen on The Wizards of Waverly Place, Bob's Burgers, Everybody Loves Raymond and many more.

Ben Gleib - Episode 21

February 10, 2012 20:12 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper talks with Stand-Up Comic Ben Gleib. Ben is a regular Panelist of Chelsea Lately and has been on Last Comic Standing, Yahoo's Behind Enemy Lines, the Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn, The Gleib Show and many others. He currently tours the country headlining clubs all over.

Bobby Slayton - Episode 20

February 10, 2012 18:15 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper talks with Stand-Up Comic Bobby Slayton. Bobby known as "The Pit Bull of Comedy" has appeared on The Green Room with Paul Provenza, Tosh.0, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, I Am Comic, The Aristocrats, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, HBO, the movie Showgirls and the list goes on.

Mark DeCarlo - Episode 19

February 10, 2012 18:01 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MB

Steve Cooper talks with Host/Stand-Up Comic Mark DeCarlo. Mark has provided his voice to Family Guy, Adventures of Jimmy Neutron and many other shows. He has hosted Studs, Windy City Live and a Taste of America. He has also been seen on VH1's I Love the 90's and some of there other specials. He currently tours and performs as he promotes his book A Fork on the Road.

Alonzo Bodden - Episode 18

February 10, 2012 17:29 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper talks with Stand-Up Comic Alonzo Bodden. Alonzo was the Grand-Prize Winner on the third season of Last Comic Standing. He also stars in a live performance movie, Who's Paying Attention and has appeared on the Tonight Show, Comics Unleashed, the Late Late Show, Comedy Central Presents and numerous others.

Wendy Liebman - Part 2 - Episode 17

February 10, 2012 17:10 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper conitnues his talk with Stand-Up Comic Wendy Leibman. Wendy's one hour Showtime special, Taller on TV is currently airing. She also has been on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, The Tonight Show, Late Show with David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel Live, HBO, Comic Relief, Women of the Night, the movie The Aristocrats and many, many more.

T. Sean Shannon - Episode 15

February 10, 2012 16:48 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper talks with Stand-Up Comic/Writer/Director T. Sean Shannon. T. Sean is an two time Emmy winner who has written for Funny or Die, Saturday Night Live, The Colin Quinn Show, The Tonight Show and many more. He also wrote and directed the movie Harold that starred Spencer Breslin, Cuba Gooding Jr., Ally Sheedy and Fred Willard.

David Feldman - Episode 14

February 10, 2012 16:28 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper talks with Stand-Up Comic/Writer David Feldman. David is three time Emmy winner who has written for shows such as The Daily Show, The Academy Awards, Dennis Miller Live, Real Time with Bill Maher and many more. He has perfomed on Conan, The Tonight Show and Comedy Central to mention a few.

Eddie Pepitone - Episode 13

August 11, 2011 15:06 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper talks with Stand-Up Comic/Actor Eddie Pepitone. Eddie, a frontrunner in the "Alternative" comedy scene has appeared in the movie "Old School" and has been seen on "Last Comic Standing", "The Jimmy Kimmel Show", "The Sarah Silverman Program" and many other programs. He is also the star of the YouTube hit, "Gary's Mattresses".

Jeff Cesario - Episode 12

August 05, 2011 20:46 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper talks with Stand-Up Comic/Writer Jeff Cesario. Jeff is a two-time Emmy winner who has written for "Dennis Miller Live", "The Marriage Ref", "The Larry Sanders Show" and many others. He has performed on "Comedy Central Presents" and currently stars on the Funny or Die hit, "The Dick Rossi Show."

Todd Glass - Episode 11

August 05, 2011 20:42

Steve Cooper talks with Stand-Up Comic Todd Glass. Todd has appeared in the comedy movies, "I Am Comic" and "The Aristocrats" as well as performing on the TV shows "Jimmy Kimmel Live", "Comedy Central Presents" and "Last Comic Standing" to name a few. He recently finished recording a one hour special for cable.

Phil Varone - Episode 10

July 15, 2011 13:38 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper talks with rocker/comic Phil Varone. Phil was the drummer for Saigon Kick and Skid Row, was on VH1's "Dr. Drew's Celebrity Sex Rehab" and starred in the documentary "Waking up Dead" which chronicled his life on the road for 4 years. Currently he occasionally does stand-up comedy and just released "Phil Varone's Secret Sex Stash" for Vivid Entertainment.

Dave Coulier - Episode 9

July 13, 2011 18:40 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper talks with comic/actor Dave Coulier.  Dave is best known for playing Uncle Joey on the sitcom "Full House" and being the host of "America's Funniest People". He now travels the country headlining stand-up comedy shows.

Paul Provenza - Episode 8

July 11, 2011 23:41 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper talks with comic/writer/director Paul Provenza. Besides performing his stand-up comedy on various TV shows and Networks, Paul was the Co-Director of the comedy documentary "The Aristocrats", was a Co-Collaborator of the book "Satiristas" and currently hosts the TV show "The Green Room" on Showtime.

Carlos Alazraqui - Episode 7

June 13, 2011 23:22 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MB

Steve Cooper talks with stand-up comic/actor Carlos Alazraqui.  Carlos played Garcia in the TV series which also became a motion picture, "Reno 911", was the voice of the Taco Bell Chihuaha and has lent his voice to many movies including "Happy Feet" and many television series such as "Fairly Oddparents" and "Sheen".

Toby Huss - Episode 6

June 10, 2011 06:38 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper talks with actor/writer Toby Huss. Toby voices two of the characters on 'King of the Hill" and has done many more voice-over gigs. As an actor he has appeared on "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and was a regular on HBO's "Carnivale" and the "Nikki" show. He also is an accomplished Crooner and Painter.

Jimmy Pardo - Episode 5

June 08, 2011 23:01 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper talks with the opener and a regular on the "Conan" show, Jimmy Pardo.  Jimmy, who also hosts one of the most popular podcasts around, "Never Not Funny" has also done stand-up on the "Tonight Show with Jay Leno", "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" and has had a half-hour "Comedy Central Presents" special.  He regularly performs live with "Team Coco".

Lou DiMaggio - Episode 4

June 08, 2011 21:31 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper talks with actor/writer/comic Lou DiMaggio. Lou won an Emmy as a writer on "Win Ben Stein's Money" and has written for "The Singing Bee", "Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader" and numerous other shows.  He had a recurring role on "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and has appeared in many TV shows including, "Men of a Certain Age" and "Desperate Housewives."

Bobby Collins - Episode 3

June 08, 2011 20:12 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper talks with the hysterical Stand-Up Comic, Bobby Collins. Bobby has recorded 6 comedy CD's and 2 DVD's. He hosted VH1's Comedy Spotlight and has opened for Sinatra, Cher, Tony Bennet and Dolly Parton to mention a few. He headlines theatres all over the country and is one of the most listened to comedians on satellite radio.

Craig Shoemaker - Episode 2

June 08, 2011 17:20 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper talks with one of the biggest national headlining comics around today, Craig Shoemaker. Craig, known as "The Lovemaster" has starred in a movie about that character and has appeared in numerous TV shows. He also is a regular on radio stations across the country and was one of the few people who wasn't killed in the movie "Scream 2".

Paul F. Tompkins - Episode 1

April 06, 2011 22:39 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steve Cooper talks with one of the most popular comics around today, Paul F. Tompkins. Paul has had HBO and Comedy Central specials and also is a former Writer and Cast Member of Mr. Show. He has also appeared on many TV shows such as Curb Your Enthusiam and Community and has been on the big screen in Anchorman and The Informant to name a few.