Fitzdog Radio

From Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast and his new Netflix special, I am joined in Austin by the lovely Matt McCusker.

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About Greg Fitzsimmons:

Mixing an incisive wit with scathing sarcasm, Greg Fitzsimmons is an accomplished stand-up, an Emmy Award winning writer, and a host on TV, radio and his own podcasts. Greg is host of the popular “FitzDog Radio” podcast (https://bit.ly/FitzdogRadio), as well as “Sunday Papers” with co-host Mike Gibbons (http://bit.ly/SundayPapersPod) and “Childish” with co-host Alison Rosen (http://childishpod.com). A regular with Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Kimmel, Greg also frequents “The Joe Rogan Experience,” “Lights Out with David Spade,” and has made more than 50 visits to “The Howard Stern Show.” Howard gave Greg his own show on Sirius/XM which lasted more than 10 years.

Greg’s one-hour standup special, “Life On Stage,” was named a Top 10 Comedy Release by LA Weekly. The special premiered on Comedy Central and is now available on Amazon Prime, as a DVD, or a download (https://bit.ly/GregFitzSpecial). Greg’s 2011 book, Dear Mrs. Fitzsimmons (https://amzn.to/2Z2bB82), climbed the best-seller charts and garnered outstanding reviews from NPR and Vanity Fair.

Greg appeared in the Netflix series “Santa Clarita Diet,” the Emmy-winning FX series “Louie,” spent five years as a panelist on VH1’s “Best Week Ever,” was a reoccurring panelist on “Chelsea Lately,” and starred in two half-hour stand-up specials on Comedy Central.

Greg wrote and appeared on the Judd Apatow HBO series “Crashing.” Writing credits include HBO’s “Lucky Louie,” “Cedric the Entertainer Presents,” “Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher,” “The Man Show” and many others. On his mantle beside the four Daytime Emmys he won as a writer and producer on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” sit “The Jury Award for Best Comedian” from The HBO Comedy Arts Festival and a Cable Ace Award for hosting the MTV game show "Idiot Savants."

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One of the quickest minds in the biz Ian Bagg joins me. We laugh. Oh we laugh. 
We have a wide-ranging conversation about comedy, career longevity, and the realities of grinding it out in clubs before viral success. The two dig into comedy history and influences including Mel Brooks, Richard Pryor, Gene Wilder, Jonathan Winters, and the evolution of stand-up, while sharing brutal road stories, bombing at private gigs, and behind-the-scenes roast chaos. This episode blends sharp comedy, insider Hollywood stories, and unfiltered stand-up talk, making it a must-listen for fans of comedy podcasts, stand-up comedy, and Greg Fitzsimmons’ FITZDOG Radio.

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Listen to Greg Fitzsimmons:
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Childish: http://childishpod.com

Watch more Greg Fitzsimmons:
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Stand Up Comedy: https://bit.ly/comedyGregFitz
Popular Videos: https://bit.ly/popGregFitz

About Greg Fitzsimmons:

Mixing an incisive wit with scathing sarcasm, Greg Fitzsimmons is an accomplished stand-up, an Emmy Award winning writer, and a host on TV, radio and his own podcasts. Greg is host of the popular “FitzDog Radio” podcast (https://bit.ly/FitzdogRadio), as well as “Sunday Papers” with co-host Mike Gibbons (http://bit.ly/SundayPapersPod) and “Childish” with co-host Alison Rosen (http://childishpod.com). A regular with Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Kimmel, Greg also frequents “The Joe Rogan Experience,” “Lights Out with David Spade,” and has made more than 50 visits to “The Howard Stern Show.” Howard gave Greg his own show on Sirius/XM which lasted more than 10 years.

Greg’s one-hour standup special, “Life On Stage,” was named a Top 10 Comedy Release by LA Weekly. The special premiered on Comedy Central and is now available on Amazon Prime, as a DVD, or a download (https://bit.ly/GregFitzSpecial). Greg’s 2011 book, Dear Mrs. Fitzsimmons (https://amzn.to/2Z2bB82), climbed the best-seller charts and garnered outstanding reviews from NPR and Vanity Fair.

Greg appeared in the Netflix series “Santa Clarita Diet,” the Emmy-winning FX series “Louie,” spent five years as a panelist on VH1’s “Best Week Ever,” was a reoccurring panelist on “Chelsea Lately,” and starred in two half-hour stand-up specials on Comedy Central.

Greg wrote and appeared on the Judd Apatow HBO series “Crashing.” Writing credits include HBO’s “Lucky Louie,” “Cedric the Entertainer Presents,” “Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher,” “The Man Show” and many others. On his mantle beside the four Daytime Emmys he won as a writer and producer on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” sit “The Jury Award for Best Comedian” from The HBO Comedy Arts Festival and a Cable Ace Award for hosting the MTV game show "Idiot Savants."

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Fellow journeyman and long time friend Jay Mohr and I write some bits for Carrot Top and discuss our dads.

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Follow Greg Fitzsimmons:
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Official Website: http://gregfitzsimmons.com
Tour Dates: https://bit.ly/GregFitzTour
Merch: https://bit.ly/GregFitzMerch
“Dear Mrs. Fitzsimmons” Book: https://amzn.to/2Z2bB82
“Life on Stage” Comedy Special: https://bit.ly/GregFitzSpecial

Listen to Greg Fitzsimmons:
Fitzdog Radio: https://bit.ly/FitzdogRadio
Sunday Papers: http://bit.ly/SundayPapersPod
Childish: http://childishpod.com

Watch more Greg Fitzsimmons:
Latest Uploads: https://bit.ly/latestGregFitz
Fitzdog Radio: https://bit.ly/radioGregFitz
Sunday Papers: https://bit.ly/sundayGregFitz
Stand Up Comedy: https://bit.ly/comedyGregFitz
Popular Videos: https://bit.ly/popGregFitz

About Greg Fitzsimmons:

Mixing an incisive wit with scathing sarcasm, Greg Fitzsimmons is an accomplished stand-up, an Emmy Award winning writer, and a host on TV, radio and his own podcasts. Greg is host of the popular “FitzDog Radio” podcast (https://bit.ly/FitzdogRadio), as well as “Sunday Papers” with co-host Mike Gibbons (http://bit.ly/SundayPapersPod) and “Childish” with co-host Alison Rosen (http://childishpod.com). A regular with Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Kimmel, Greg also frequents “The Joe Rogan Experience,” “Lights Out with David Spade,” and has made more than 50 visits to “The Howard Stern Show.” Howard gave Greg his own show on Sirius/XM which lasted more than 10 years.

Greg’s one-hour standup special, “Life On Stage,” was named a Top 10 Comedy Release by LA Weekly. The special premiered on Comedy Central and is now available on Amazon Prime, as a DVD, or a download (https://bit.ly/GregFitzSpecial). Greg’s 2011 book, Dear Mrs. Fitzsimmons (https://amzn.to/2Z2bB82), climbed the best-seller charts and garnered outstanding reviews from NPR and Vanity Fair.

Greg appeared in the Netflix series “Santa Clarita Diet,” the Emmy-winning FX series “Louie,” spent five years as a panelist on VH1’s “Best Week Ever,” was a reoccurring panelist on “Chelsea Lately,” and starred in two half-hour stand-up specials on Comedy Central.

Greg wrote and appeared on the Judd Apatow HBO series “Crashing.” Writing credits include HBO’s “Lucky Louie,” “Cedric the Entertainer Presents,” “Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher,” “The Man Show” and many others. On his mantle beside the four Daytime Emmys he won as a writer and producer on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” sit “The Jury Award for Best Comedian” from The HBO Comedy Arts Festival and a Cable Ace Award for hosting the MTV game show "Idiot Savants."

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Greg Fitzsimmons kicks things off with some classic FitzDog ranting before hanging out with his longtime friend Jeff Garlin for a loose, funny, and thoughtful conversation. They bounce from the Golden Globes and the weird state of podcasting to music, comedy, relationships, and growing up, with plenty of side stories and honest moments along the way. It’s the kind of episode that feels like eavesdropping on two comics just talking and seeing where it goes.

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00:00 Opening Riffs & Golden Globes Recap
02:59 President Life & Wallet Musings
04:39 Cleveland Recap & Rock Hall Stories
08:36 Sinead O'Connor's SNL Performance
11:39 Catholic Church, Awards & Culture Rant
13:10 Introducing Jeff Garlin
14:50 Growing Up: Childhood & Bar Mitzvah Tales
19:05 Family Money, Moving, and Adolescence
23:05 Comedy Beginnings & School Days
27:34 Age Gap Math, Relationships & Virginity
32:24 Food Addictions, Road Stories & Sobriety
39:09 Comedy Friendships, Clubs & Residuals
01:12:41 Fast Balls: Career Reflections & Awards
01:17:39 Real Estate, Residuals & NY Apartment
01:20:28 Mental Health, Friendship & Comedy Bonds
01:24:41 Closing Thoughts & Jeff's New Book

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Comedy’s own Dave Attell joins me as we recap the events of 2026. A future classic episode.

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