Jordan Birnbaum

A Very Federman Tawk

Sep 10, 2013

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Sep 10, 2013

I envy Wayne Federman. The comedian has been in most of my favorite TV shows and films, he tours, he writes, he produces...he pretty much has a perfect life. Let's find out if he thinks my envy is justified, and the best thing about being Wayne Federman.

Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:00 AM

Mr. Federman, I presume?
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Wayne Federman · 1:00 AM

Indeed.
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Wayne Federman · 1:00 AM

This suck already.
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Wayne Federman · 1:00 AM

sucks
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:00 AM

awesome. thank you so much for being here!
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:00 AM

yeah, it does - you always were perceptive.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:01 AM

So Wayne was a friend of mine until about 14 seconds ago
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Wayne Federman · 1:01 AM

So I'm just texting you... and people can comment on our convo?
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:01 AM

that's exactly right - you really are a sharpie.
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Wayne Federman · 1:01 AM

I'm being self-deprecating. This is incredible.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:01 AM

this is cool. YOU'RE incredible.
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Wayne Federman · 1:01 AM

(blush)
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:02 AM

On that note, I actually did a little research so I could ask you about your past.
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Wayne Federman · 1:02 AM

Go.
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Wayne Federman · 1:02 AM

I remember it all.
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Wayne Federman · 1:02 AM

Back to the 1960's
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:02 AM

well, I came to the conclusion that you are simply too talented and must be stopped.
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Wayne Federman · 1:03 AM

Good question.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:03 AM

other people have self esteems too, you know.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:03 AM

Let's start here - you learned drums really early?
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Wayne Federman · 1:03 AM

Only instrument I ever took an actual "lesson" on. Mr. Melfi.
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Wayne Federman · 1:04 AM

Loved Bonham, Ginger Baker, and --- RINGO.
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Wayne Federman · 1:04 AM

My fav Beatle..
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:04 AM

I learned drums as my first instrument too. Do you agree it makes learning every other instrument MUCH easier to learn? And how was Mr. Melfi?
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Wayne Federman · 1:04 AM

Melfi was bored with it all.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:04 AM

he was phoning it in?! That bastard!
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:05 AM

★ Spotlighted from Robin Bakay

Bromancing.

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Wayne Federman · 1:05 AM

Yeah. He was into Jazz!!!!
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:05 AM

Yes - I habve a well documented man crush
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Wayne Federman · 1:05 AM

Hey Robin.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:05 AM

I'm not ashamed
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Wayne Federman · 1:05 AM

Quiet - I'm fliring with Robin...
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Wayne Federman · 1:05 AM

flitting
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Wayne Federman · 1:06 AM

flirting
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:06 AM

I also saw that you taught yourself ventriliquism at a very young age. Safe to assume you didn't lose your virginity until late in college?
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Wayne Federman · 1:06 AM

Funny.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:06 AM

well, I did prepare that one...
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Wayne Federman · 1:06 AM

It was actually Freshman year at NYU... so there.
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Wayne Federman · 1:06 AM

I performed at my senior prom with Bueford.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:06 AM

really? the ventriliquism or the virginity?\
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Wayne Federman · 1:07 AM

My date, Stacey, was quite understanding.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:07 AM

I assume Bueford was the doll whose butt you put your hand up?
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Wayne Federman · 1:07 AM

It's a dummy! Not a doll.... get it right.
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Wayne Federman · 1:07 AM

Byt yes.
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Wayne Federman · 1:07 AM

but yes
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:08 AM

fair point. I also saw wioth amazement that you were in extra in Black Sunday! That was the first movie to scare the shit out of me!
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:08 AM

did it traumatize you to come that close to make believe death?
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Wayne Federman · 1:08 AM

I'm at the top section of the Orange Bowl.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:08 AM

★ Spotlighted from Mano Dogs

The B-rater where he kills everybody? Oh snap.

Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:09 AM

Who knew a blimp was a weapon of mass destruction?
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Wayne Federman · 1:09 AM

It was blast to be part of that.
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Wayne Federman · 1:09 AM

They ran the blimp backwards so it LOOKED like it was crashing INTO the stadium.
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Wayne Federman · 1:10 AM

Actually - pulling away.
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Wayne Federman · 1:10 AM

Movie Magic.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:10 AM

wait, was Black Sunday made into a movie?
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Wayne Federman · 1:10 AM

This is great Jordan.No one knows that flick.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:10 AM

Glorious. OK - so then you moved to NY, and you studied with Stella Adler and Lee Strassberg. For people outside your world, can you explain why this sends everyone into a tizzy?
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:11 AM

that's like getting coached by Magic and Bird
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Wayne Federman · 1:11 AM

They were competing schools of Methiod Acting.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:11 AM

why does everyone make such a big deal of them?? Is it overblown or deserved?
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Wayne Federman · 1:11 AM

I was more Adler. I just attended a couple Strassberg lectures.
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Wayne Federman · 1:12 AM

It's boring - but one is trying to tape into emotional memories (like if you need to cry - you think about something sad.... like a Tawk.)
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:12 AM

that's exactly what I use Tawkers for!
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Wayne Federman · 1:12 AM

The other was more about actions...
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Wayne Federman · 1:13 AM

Jesus - I'm falling asleep.
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Wayne Federman · 1:13 AM

Could I be more boring????!!
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:13 AM

OK so were you digging it? Because you started to do stand-up as well.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:13 AM

didnt stand up feel more authentic somehow?
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Wayne Federman · 1:13 AM

Oh yeah. Stand-up! Still trying to master that one./
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:13 AM

★ Spotlighted from Mano Dogs

He is just ripping the shit out of us! I love it.

Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:14 AM

yeah right - what hope that does that leave the little guy?
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Wayne Federman · 1:14 AM

Authentic?
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Wayne Federman · 1:14 AM

Not really.
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Wayne Federman · 1:14 AM

More immediate and satisfying.
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Wayne Federman · 1:15 AM

I fell like I'm taking a typing test!
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Wayne Federman · 1:15 AM

feel
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Wayne Federman · 1:15 AM

My accuracy is like the Redskins tonight.
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Wayne Federman · 1:15 AM

Boom.
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Wayne Federman · 1:15 AM

Topical.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:15 AM

You are. So you're one of these guys who is able to incorporate music into your stand up withouit having it suck. Why is it so hard for most?
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Wayne Federman · 1:15 AM

Because most song parodies seem kinda' childish.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:16 AM

and repetitive
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Wayne Federman · 1:16 AM

Mine are more pre-teen.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:16 AM

the chorus can't be funny the second time
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Wayne Federman · 1:16 AM

I loved this guy Victor Borge.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:16 AM

pre-teen is the sweet spot?
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Wayne Federman · 1:16 AM

I won't touch that.... but - of course.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:17 AM

yeah -please don't take that out of context, NSA.
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Wayne Federman · 1:17 AM

Anyway... I played Hendrix in the UKe and the next thing you know - I'm on TV and home VHS tapes.
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Wayne Federman · 1:17 AM

on the uke
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Wayne Federman · 1:18 AM

VHS buried Betamax.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:18 AM

the electric ukelele is amazing. EWveryone check out the brief history of Wayne Federman here (after the tawk). http://www.waynefederman.com/
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Wayne Federman · 1:18 AM

It was ugly.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:19 AM

poor beta max. anyone ever connect that to beta test?
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Wayne Federman · 1:19 AM

By "everyone" you mean these 35 people.
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Wayne Federman · 1:19 AM

?
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:19 AM

35 + 73 dog. don't shortchange me.
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Wayne Federman · 1:19 AM

Sorry. I always round down.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:20 AM

liek you never performed to a room smaller than this? Please.
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Wayne Federman · 1:20 AM

Interesting Feder-Fact: Never took the SAT.
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Wayne Federman · 1:20 AM

ACT baby!
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:20 AM

how'd you get into NYU?
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:20 AM

and learn SAT words?
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Wayne Federman · 1:20 AM

I'm pre-answer.
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Wayne Federman · 1:20 AM

I pre-answer.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:20 AM

some people call that psychic
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:21 AM

★ Spotlighted from Mano Dogs

He is a negative person. That will hurt his career in the long run.

Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:21 AM

Are you a negative person? And will that hurt your career in the long run?
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Wayne Federman · 1:21 AM

Mano. I hope you're being sarcastic!
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:21 AM

he is - he's a total jokester!
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Wayne Federman · 1:21 AM

I'm supoer positive dude. Just very humble and grateful.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:21 AM

plus your career is already a success in the long run
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:22 AM

Actually, this is a great segway, because we're at the point in your life that your career just blows up.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:22 AM

you move to Hollywood
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Wayne Federman · 1:22 AM

Thanks. I actually think I've already won the lottery just being born in USA at this time.
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Wayne Federman · 1:23 AM

Jordan - my career has NEVER blown up. I just work. That's it.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:23 AM

I know some Canadians, Australians, Brits, Norwegians, Brazilians, Kiwis and other who might disagree with you on that...
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:24 AM

OK -matter of perspective
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Wayne Federman · 1:24 AM

I meant - for me.
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Wayne Federman · 1:24 AM

Let's talk about it...
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Wayne Federman · 1:24 AM

Or more Federman career middle-lights.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:24 AM

But you have and continue to do all of the following: stand-up, television, film, comedy writing, journalism, novel writing, music composing and event production. True?
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Wayne Federman · 1:25 AM

Flase.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:25 AM

★ Spotlighted from Mano Dogs

(Yes, you have had a long and storied career, sir. That was the premise from which I was working but I'm sorry if I missed the mark.)

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Wayne Federman · 1:25 AM

False.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:25 AM

what's false in there?
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Wayne Federman · 1:25 AM

I like Mano. He gets me.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:25 AM

and see - Mano loves you.
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Wayne Federman · 1:25 AM

Never wrote a novel.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:26 AM

Pistol Pete was a biography - screwed that one up
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Wayne Federman · 1:26 AM

I'll let it pass. One more f-up. Mano takes over the questioning.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:26 AM

you're so pliable.
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Wayne Federman · 1:27 AM

Gumby-esque.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:27 AM

OK let's start with TV. The Larry Sanders Show, Curb Your Enthusiasm and NewsRadio are all on my top 10 ever shows. Did you purposefully appear in them to make me happy?
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Wayne Federman · 1:27 AM

But yeah - I like doing lots of things. I'm the opposite of KFC.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:28 AM

Yo're like Da Vinci, man. Or maybe a little more Copernicus.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:28 AM

★ Spotlighted from Robin Bakay

So you're bendy. What's Fallon like?

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Wayne Federman · 1:28 AM

Yes Jordan. Oh wit... there's a phone call here from Delusional.org - they want to talk with you.
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Wayne Federman · 1:29 AM

Robin!
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:29 AM

ooh -straight to the celeb gossip -
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Wayne Federman · 1:29 AM

I've know Jimmy since pre-SNL.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:30 AM

the Bromance is heavy tonight
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Wayne Federman · 1:30 AM

He's what I call - a mood enhancer. He loves bringing up the atmosphere of the room. Very ernest and crazily talented.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:30 AM

it gets lonely in my apartment @Rick
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:31 AM

so you wrote for his show the first season and then were writing for him for his touring?
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Wayne Federman · 1:31 AM

I helped him with his stand-up. Easy gut to write stand-up for.
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Wayne Federman · 1:31 AM

Can do almost any impression.
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Wayne Federman · 1:31 AM

We toured a year before he did Late Night.
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Wayne Federman · 1:31 AM

He actually OPENED for me.
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Wayne Federman · 1:32 AM

True.
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Wayne Federman · 1:32 AM

Then - I was opening for him. As it should be,
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:32 AM

Good thing you weren't a dick
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Wayne Federman · 1:32 AM

I love him like a brother.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:32 AM

Jimmy is great energy
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:32 AM

whoa - should I be jealous?
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Wayne Federman · 1:32 AM

I agree!! Dodged a bullet on that one.
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Wayne Federman · 1:33 AM

Yes. Be more jelaous and self-obsessed.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:33 AM

So is it hard to give a great joke to someone else and not use it for yourself? Or do you write it with him in mind?
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:33 AM

flashbacks...make it stop!!!
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:34 AM

★ Spotlighted from Robin Bakay

That's an awfully cool story.

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Wayne Federman · 1:34 AM

No - because he would do different stuff. Although he did use line of mine in a film.
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Wayne Federman · 1:34 AM

Whip It.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:34 AM

so is it a different kind of satisfaction getting him a laugh than getting one for yourself, or all pretty much the same?
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Wayne Federman · 1:35 AM

I really like both.
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Wayne Federman · 1:35 AM

May I name drop?
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:35 AM

PLEASE!
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Wayne Federman · 1:35 AM

I wrote a a joke Seth Rogen (I write the Independent Spirit Aawrds)
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Wayne Federman · 1:35 AM

Awards
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:36 AM

yeah - I saw you won an award for that
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Wayne Federman · 1:36 AM

That he loved but couldn't use.
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Wayne Federman · 1:36 AM

It's still in my act.
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Wayne Federman · 1:36 AM

It's about the film Midnight In Paris.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:36 AM

care to share?
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Wayne Federman · 1:36 AM

I said that film made me want to go back in time!
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Wayne Federman · 1:36 AM

To the 70's.
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Wayne Federman · 1:36 AM

So I could see a good Woody Allen movie.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:37 AM

LOL
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:37 AM

★ Spotlighted from Seth Hochman

Speaking of bromance, Fallon has a bad one for Justin Timberlake.

Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:37 AM

any inside scoop, Wayne?
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Wayne Federman · 1:38 AM

I was there when we pitched the idea of History Of Rap.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:38 AM

Instant classic
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Wayne Federman · 1:38 AM

Two writers - Bashir and Diallo came up with it.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:38 AM

★ Spotlighted from Michelle Stein

I love History of Rap!

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Wayne Federman · 1:39 AM

There's no jokes in it - just pure white boy talent.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:39 AM

★ Spotlighted from Robin Bakay

When you write for Jimmy, do you hear it in your voice or in his?

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Wayne Federman · 1:39 AM

Also JT was on the FIRST late night.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:39 AM

★ Spotlighted from Seth Hochman

Thankfully Fallon did not pull a Miley Cyrus on Justin at the VMA's

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Wayne Federman · 1:39 AM

His voice.
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Wayne Federman · 1:40 AM

One more IMPORTANT thing about Fallon.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:40 AM

★ Spotlighted from Eric Goldsmith

who doesnt have a woody for JT, he's sickly talented

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Wayne Federman · 1:40 AM

He's a big game hitter. He comes through in pressure situations.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:41 AM

Like Jeter?
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Wayne Federman · 1:41 AM

Like Jeter circa 2000.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:41 AM

you hater.
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Wayne Federman · 1:41 AM

I like Jeter but can't root for the Bombers.
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Wayne Federman · 1:41 AM

26 tiitles?
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Wayne Federman · 1:41 AM

titles?
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:42 AM

thats your problem. so how about this one:
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:42 AM

★ Spotlighted from Tony Figueroa

Should the Tonight Show move back to NYC?

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Wayne Federman · 1:42 AM

Tony. We'll know soon enough. Johnny moved it in 1972.
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Wayne Federman · 1:43 AM

I just think you have a bigger/better talent pool in LA. But New York! Come. It's New Yorl!
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Wayne Federman · 1:43 AM

York.
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Wayne Federman · 1:43 AM

I loved working at Rockefeller Center.
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Wayne Federman · 1:43 AM

Honor.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:43 AM

so you mentioned Woody Allen before. would you rather jam with him or write with him?
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Wayne Federman · 1:44 AM

C. Be directed by him.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:44 AM

Steve Martin, same question.
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Wayne Federman · 1:44 AM

I've jamed with Steve. (I was playing bass)
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:45 AM

a bucket list moment, or just another day?
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Wayne Federman · 1:45 AM

Do a bit with Steve on stage.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:45 AM

yeah, you're real small time
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Wayne Federman · 1:45 AM

Not a bucket list. Nealon's birthday party.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:46 AM

lol. Ok so you might have seen this sentence in my FB event and tweets:
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Wayne Federman · 1:46 AM

I never said I was small time. I just said I have never BLOWN UP.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:46 AM

The pain in Wayne falls mainly in the brain.
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Wayne Federman · 1:46 AM

Ouch.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:46 AM

My point is you're sooooo hard on yourself.
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Wayne Federman · 1:46 AM

Weren't we talking about song parodies earlier?
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Wayne Federman · 1:47 AM

I'm not hard on myself! I promise.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:47 AM

OK I'll take your word for it.
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Wayne Federman · 1:47 AM

I love my life. Seriously.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:47 AM

yeah - I love your life too!
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Wayne Federman · 1:47 AM

Plus I think things are getting better all the time.
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Wayne Federman · 1:47 AM

In the world.
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Wayne Federman · 1:48 AM

Enough philosophy.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:48 AM

So we're going to talk about your 2 big annual events in a second
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Wayne Federman · 1:48 AM

Does this end at a certain time?
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:48 AM

But in producing them it becomes very obvious that you have a lot of very good friends. (yes, we'll wrap up in 10).
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Wayne Federman · 1:48 AM

I'm getting hungry and Taco Bell has a new Box.
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Wayne Federman · 1:49 AM

I live on fast food, btw.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:49 AM

For people out there who are kind of douchey, what advice do you have on being more likeable?
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Wayne Federman · 1:49 AM

Advice...
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:49 AM

yes, on how to be more likeable.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:49 AM

trick question.
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Wayne Federman · 1:49 AM

Step on people - but smile.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:49 AM

i guess.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:49 AM

ahh - good one!
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Wayne Federman · 1:50 AM

No, what I said earlier. Grateful is the key!
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:50 AM

So tell us about A Very Federman Christmas. Just how jewish is it?
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:50 AM

fck being likeable, be lovable
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:50 AM

★ Spotlighted from Mano Dogs

I'm grateful for your TV work, Wayne Federman! It has made the world better!

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Wayne Federman · 1:51 AM

Well, I'm Jewish but - I love Christmas. It's so much better than Chanukahh.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:51 AM

see, it's not just me!
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:51 AM

because of the trees?
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Wayne Federman · 1:51 AM

Everything.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:52 AM

Here's a fun game - take the lyrics to Santa Claus is coming to town - replace the word Santa Claus with facism - see how it works.
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Wayne Federman · 1:52 AM

So I wanted to celebrate the season with a yearly show at Largo. We've had Jon Hamm, Sarah Silverman, Paul Williams, John C. Reilly...
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Wayne Federman · 1:52 AM

and tons of others.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:52 AM

music, comedy, all of the above?
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Wayne Federman · 1:52 AM

All of the above.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:52 AM

has it reached "institution" status yet. (it seems like it to me)
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Wayne Federman · 1:53 AM

Yes, Xmas can be commercial. But I like capitalism.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:53 AM

Like it might go on even after you pass away?
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Wayne Federman · 1:53 AM

So does Bono - apparently.
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Wayne Federman · 1:53 AM

Let's talk more about my death.
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Wayne Federman · 1:54 AM

It's so fun.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:54 AM

Ok, but before we do, let's tawk about The Wayne Federman International Film Festival.
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Wayne Federman · 1:54 AM

Jeez. In one sentence: Comedians screening the films they love.
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Wayne Federman · 1:54 AM

Shandling screened King of Comedy.
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Wayne Federman · 1:54 AM

Bill Burr The Dirty Dozen.
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Wayne Federman · 1:55 AM

Then I do a funny Q/A
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Wayne Federman · 1:55 AM

It's a blast.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:55 AM

how many so far?
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:55 AM

festivals, I mean
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Wayne Federman · 1:55 AM

2014 will be number 3.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:56 AM

Dude you're like Bill Graham
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Wayne Federman · 1:56 AM

Margaret Cho; Darling
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Wayne Federman · 1:56 AM

The dead promoter?
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:56 AM

★ Spotlighted from Seth Hochman

Death is such a comedy killer

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Wayne Federman · 1:56 AM

Speaking of dead.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:56 AM

I think of him as a producer, not promoter. Biut yes, he's dead.
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Wayne Federman · 1:57 AM

Greg Giraldo passed away three years ago. Great comic.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:57 AM

What -I guess you're going to complain about my Hitler comparison in a minute too...
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:57 AM

oops - you went serious on me
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Wayne Federman · 1:57 AM

Can we take a question form the listeners/ guests?
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:57 AM

I zigged - you zagged
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:57 AM

★ Spotlighted from Mano Dogs

When you write for a comic in TV - on a sit-com - do you try to incorporate his/her act or onstage persona or do you expect them to be able to act?

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Wayne Federman · 1:58 AM

Always write for the persona.
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Wayne Federman · 1:58 AM

Worked for Seinfled, Gleason, Newhart, Larry David...
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Wayne Federman · 1:58 AM

Seinfeld
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:58 AM

★ Spotlighted from Robin Bakay

What kind of food is at at a Kevin Nealon party?

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Wayne Federman · 1:59 AM

Robin! Love it! Mexican food.
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Wayne Federman · 1:59 AM

We have a winner!
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Wayne Federman · 1:59 AM

Ding Ding Ding
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:59 AM

all reight, well maybe we should go out on a high note
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:59 AM

Wayne - you rule. Audience, you rule even Wayne.
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Wayne Federman · 2:00 AM

Thanks. I noticed the viewers and psrticipants went up during the chat. That's a win for us!
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:00 AM

Oh yes - it means we were palatable!
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Wayne Federman · 2:00 AM

My typing accuracy needs work.
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Wayne Federman · 2:01 AM

Are we still going?
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Wayne Federman · 2:01 AM

What's happening?
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Wayne Federman · 2:01 AM

The wheel are coming off!!!
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:01 AM

Oh please kids today don't believe in punctuation or vowels.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:01 AM

★ Spotlighted from Seth Hochman

If you want to see some good comedy, albeit raunch, watch the Roast of James Franco on Comedy Central. Great lineup on the dais

Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:01 AM

did you see the roast, btw? was it good?
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Wayne Federman · 2:01 AM

I was there for that (nit humble brag - just a brag)
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Wayne Federman · 2:02 AM

My first Cro-Nut.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:02 AM

★ Spotlighted from Stephanie Fredricks

You're still here. Whether you like it or not.

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Wayne Federman · 2:02 AM

I loved it... especially Bill Hader.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:02 AM

stephanie is right. welcome to the hotel california. you can check out any time you like, but you can never leave.
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Wayne Federman · 2:02 AM

Winters level character work.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:03 AM

★ Spotlighted from Mano Dogs

What was the most fun gig you ever had and what was the most satisfying (artistically - or whatever)?

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Wayne Federman · 2:03 AM

Please don't stab me with a steely knife.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:03 AM

i won't - i just can't kill the beast.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:03 AM

tell mano you're favorite job ever and then we're out
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Wayne Federman · 2:04 AM

Best acting gig artistically: tie between Curn Your Enthusiasm and Larry Sanders Show.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:04 AM

also the two best shows ever made - period!
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Wayne Federman · 2:04 AM

Later. I'm out!
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:04 AM

★ Spotlighted from Stephanie Fredricks

This has been very educational. I even giggled a bit.

Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:05 AM

don't tell wayne - it will go to his head.
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Wayne Federman · 2:05 AM

Ok, I'm still here.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:05 AM

★ Spotlighted from Mano Dogs

Yes, Larry Sanders Show was the greatest.

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Wayne Federman · 2:05 AM

I heard that Stephanie.
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Wayne Federman · 2:05 AM

I'm like Pacino Godfather 3
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:05 AM

We keep pulling you back in!
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:05 AM

Although, you both probably should have left earlier...
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Wayne Federman · 2:06 AM

Thanks Jordan for stating what I just implied.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:06 AM

well, we have some young ones here - i'm just filling in the holes.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:06 AM

★ Spotlighted from Mano Dogs

You're fun, Wayne Federman! Thank you so much for joinging us!

Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:07 AM

Wayne - no sarcasm - you are one of the smartest and funniest guys I know. Thanks for doing this with me.
Jordan Birnbaum

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:07 AM

good night, everyone. Thanks so much for joining us!