Jordan Birnbaum

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A Very Federman Tawk

Sep 10, 2013·106 visitors

Wayne Federman

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Stage· 321 messages

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 · 1:00 AM

Mr. Federman, I presume?

Wayne Federman · 1:00 AM

Indeed.

Wayne Federman · 1:00 AM

This suck already.

Wayne Federman · 1:00 AM

sucks

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:00 AM

awesome. thank you so much for being here!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:00 AM

yeah, it does - you always were perceptive.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:01 AM

So Wayne was a friend of mine until about 14 seconds ago

Wayne Federman · 1:01 AM

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

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:01 AM

that's exactly right - you really are a sharpie.

Wayne Federman · 1:01 AM

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

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:01 AM

this is cool. YOU'RE incredible.

Wayne Federman · 1:01 AM

(blush)

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:02 AM

On that note, I actually did a little research so I could ask you about your past.

Wayne Federman · 1:02 AM

Go.

Wayne Federman · 1:02 AM

I remember it all.

Wayne Federman · 1:02 AM

Back to the 1960's

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:02 AM

well, I came to the conclusion that you are simply too talented and must be stopped.

Wayne Federman · 1:03 AM

Good question.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:03 AM

other people have self esteems too, you know.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:03 AM

Let's start here - you learned drums really early?

Wayne Federman · 1:03 AM

Only instrument I ever took an actual "lesson" on. Mr. Melfi.

Wayne Federman · 1:04 AM

Loved Bonham, Ginger Baker, and --- RINGO.

Wayne Federman · 1:04 AM

My fav Beatle..

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?

Wayne Federman · 1:04 AM

Melfi was bored with it all.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:04 AM

he was phoning it in?! That bastard!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:05 AM

★ Spotlighted from Robin Bakay

“Bromancing.”

Wayne Federman · 1:05 AM

Yeah. He was into Jazz!!!!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:05 AM

Yes - I habve a well documented man crush

Wayne Federman · 1:05 AM

Hey Robin.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:05 AM

I'm not ashamed

Wayne Federman · 1:05 AM

Quiet - I'm fliring with Robin...

Wayne Federman · 1:05 AM

flitting

Wayne Federman · 1:06 AM

flirting

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?

Wayne Federman · 1:06 AM

Funny.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:06 AM

well, I did prepare that one...

Wayne Federman · 1:06 AM

It was actually Freshman year at NYU... so there.

Wayne Federman · 1:06 AM

I performed at my senior prom with Bueford.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:06 AM

really? the ventriliquism or the virginity?\

Wayne Federman · 1:07 AM

My date, Stacey, was quite understanding.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:07 AM

I assume Bueford was the doll whose butt you put your hand up?

Wayne Federman · 1:07 AM

It's a dummy! Not a doll.... get it right.

Wayne Federman · 1:07 AM

Byt yes.

Wayne Federman · 1:07 AM

but yes

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 · 1:08 AM

did it traumatize you to come that close to make believe death?

Wayne Federman · 1:08 AM

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

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:08 AM

★ Spotlighted from Mano Dogs

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

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:09 AM

Who knew a blimp was a weapon of mass destruction?

Wayne Federman · 1:09 AM

It was blast to be part of that.

Wayne Federman · 1:09 AM

They ran the blimp backwards so it LOOKED like it was crashing INTO the stadium.

Wayne Federman · 1:10 AM

Actually - pulling away.

Wayne Federman · 1:10 AM

Movie Magic.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:10 AM

wait, was Black Sunday made into a movie?

Wayne Federman · 1:10 AM

This is great Jordan.No one knows that flick.

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 · 1:11 AM

that's like getting coached by Magic and Bird

Wayne Federman · 1:11 AM

They were competing schools of Methiod Acting.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:11 AM

why does everyone make such a big deal of them?? Is it overblown or deserved?

Wayne Federman · 1:11 AM

I was more Adler. I just attended a couple Strassberg lectures.

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 · 1:12 AM

that's exactly what I use Tawkers for!

Wayne Federman · 1:12 AM

The other was more about actions...

Wayne Federman · 1:13 AM

Jesus - I'm falling asleep.

Wayne Federman · 1:13 AM

Could I be more boring????!!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:13 AM

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

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:13 AM

didnt stand up feel more authentic somehow?

Wayne Federman · 1:13 AM

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

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:13 AM

★ Spotlighted from Mano Dogs

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

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:14 AM

yeah right - what hope that does that leave the little guy?

Wayne Federman · 1:14 AM

Authentic?

Wayne Federman · 1:14 AM

Not really.

Wayne Federman · 1:14 AM

More immediate and satisfying.

Wayne Federman · 1:15 AM

I fell like I'm taking a typing test!

Wayne Federman · 1:15 AM

feel

Wayne Federman · 1:15 AM

My accuracy is like the Redskins tonight.

Wayne Federman · 1:15 AM

Boom.

Wayne Federman · 1:15 AM

Topical.

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?

Wayne Federman · 1:15 AM

Because most song parodies seem kinda' childish.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:16 AM

and repetitive

Wayne Federman · 1:16 AM

Mine are more pre-teen.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:16 AM

the chorus can't be funny the second time

Wayne Federman · 1:16 AM

I loved this guy Victor Borge.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:16 AM

pre-teen is the sweet spot?

Wayne Federman · 1:16 AM

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

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:17 AM

yeah -please don't take that out of context, NSA.

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.

Wayne Federman · 1:17 AM

on the uke

Wayne Federman · 1:18 AM

VHS buried Betamax.

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/

Wayne Federman · 1:18 AM

It was ugly.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:19 AM

poor beta max. anyone ever connect that to beta test?

Wayne Federman · 1:19 AM

By "everyone" you mean these 35 people.

Wayne Federman · 1:19 AM

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:19 AM

35 + 73 dog. don't shortchange me.

Wayne Federman · 1:19 AM

Sorry. I always round down.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:20 AM

liek you never performed to a room smaller than this? Please.

Wayne Federman · 1:20 AM

Interesting Feder-Fact: Never took the SAT.

Wayne Federman · 1:20 AM

ACT baby!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:20 AM

how'd you get into NYU?

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:20 AM

and learn SAT words?

Wayne Federman · 1:20 AM

I'm pre-answer.

Wayne Federman · 1:20 AM

I pre-answer.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:20 AM

some people call that psychic

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 · 1:21 AM

Are you a negative person? And will that hurt your career in the long run?

Wayne Federman · 1:21 AM

Mano. I hope you're being sarcastic!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:21 AM

he is - he's a total jokester!

Wayne Federman · 1:21 AM

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

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:21 AM

plus your career is already a success in the long run

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 · 1:22 AM

you move to Hollywood

Wayne Federman · 1:22 AM

Thanks. I actually think I've already won the lottery just being born in USA at this time.

Wayne Federman · 1:23 AM

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

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 · 1:24 AM

OK -matter of perspective

Wayne Federman · 1:24 AM

I meant - for me.

Wayne Federman · 1:24 AM

Let's talk about it...

Wayne Federman · 1:24 AM

Or more Federman career middle-lights.

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?

Wayne Federman · 1:25 AM

Flase.

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.)”

Wayne Federman · 1:25 AM

False.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:25 AM

what's false in there?

Wayne Federman · 1:25 AM

I like Mano. He gets me.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:25 AM

and see - Mano loves you.

Wayne Federman · 1:25 AM

Never wrote a novel.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:26 AM

Pistol Pete was a biography - screwed that one up

Wayne Federman · 1:26 AM

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

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:26 AM

you're so pliable.

Wayne Federman · 1:27 AM

Gumby-esque.

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?

Wayne Federman · 1:27 AM

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

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:28 AM

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

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:28 AM

★ Spotlighted from Robin Bakay

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

Wayne Federman · 1:28 AM

Yes Jordan. Oh wit... there's a phone call here from Delusional.org - they want to talk with you.

Wayne Federman · 1:29 AM

Robin!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:29 AM

ooh -straight to the celeb gossip -

Wayne Federman · 1:29 AM

I've know Jimmy since pre-SNL.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:30 AM

the Bromance is heavy tonight

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 · 1:30 AM

it gets lonely in my apartment @Rick

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:31 AM

so you wrote for his show the first season and then were writing for him for his touring?

Wayne Federman · 1:31 AM

I helped him with his stand-up. Easy gut to write stand-up for.

Wayne Federman · 1:31 AM

Can do almost any impression.

Wayne Federman · 1:31 AM

We toured a year before he did Late Night.

Wayne Federman · 1:31 AM

He actually OPENED for me.

Wayne Federman · 1:32 AM

True.

Wayne Federman · 1:32 AM

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

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:32 AM

Good thing you weren't a dick

Wayne Federman · 1:32 AM

I love him like a brother.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:32 AM

Jimmy is great energy

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:32 AM

whoa - should I be jealous?

Wayne Federman · 1:32 AM

I agree!! Dodged a bullet on that one.

Wayne Federman · 1:33 AM

Yes. Be more jelaous and self-obsessed.

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 · 1:33 AM

flashbacks...make it stop!!!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:34 AM

★ Spotlighted from Robin Bakay

“That's an awfully cool story.”

Wayne Federman · 1:34 AM

No - because he would do different stuff. Although he did use line of mine in a film.

Wayne Federman · 1:34 AM

Whip It.

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?

Wayne Federman · 1:35 AM

I really like both.

Wayne Federman · 1:35 AM

May I name drop?

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:35 AM

PLEASE!

Wayne Federman · 1:35 AM

I wrote a a joke Seth Rogen (I write the Independent Spirit Aawrds)

Wayne Federman · 1:35 AM

Awards

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:36 AM

yeah - I saw you won an award for that

Wayne Federman · 1:36 AM

That he loved but couldn't use.

Wayne Federman · 1:36 AM

It's still in my act.

Wayne Federman · 1:36 AM

It's about the film Midnight In Paris.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:36 AM

care to share?

Wayne Federman · 1:36 AM

I said that film made me want to go back in time!

Wayne Federman · 1:36 AM

To the 70's.

Wayne Federman · 1:36 AM

So I could see a good Woody Allen movie.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:37 AM

LOL

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:37 AM

★ Spotlighted from Seth Hochman

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

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:37 AM

any inside scoop, Wayne?

Wayne Federman · 1:38 AM

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

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:38 AM

Instant classic

Wayne Federman · 1:38 AM

Two writers - Bashir and Diallo came up with it.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:38 AM

★ Spotlighted from Michelle Stein

“I love History of Rap!”

Wayne Federman · 1:39 AM

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

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:39 AM

★ Spotlighted from Robin Bakay

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

Wayne Federman · 1:39 AM

Also JT was on the FIRST late night.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:39 AM

★ Spotlighted from Seth Hochman

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

Wayne Federman · 1:39 AM

His voice.

Wayne Federman · 1:40 AM

One more IMPORTANT thing about Fallon.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:40 AM

★ Spotlighted from Eric Goldsmith

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

Wayne Federman · 1:40 AM

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

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:41 AM

Like Jeter?

Wayne Federman · 1:41 AM

Like Jeter circa 2000.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:41 AM

you hater.

Wayne Federman · 1:41 AM

I like Jeter but can't root for the Bombers.

Wayne Federman · 1:41 AM

26 tiitles?

Wayne Federman · 1:41 AM

titles?

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:42 AM

thats your problem. so how about this one:

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:42 AM

★ Spotlighted from Tony Figueroa

“Should the Tonight Show move back to NYC?”

Wayne Federman · 1:42 AM

Tony. We'll know soon enough. Johnny moved it in 1972.

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!

Wayne Federman · 1:43 AM

York.

Wayne Federman · 1:43 AM

I loved working at Rockefeller Center.

Wayne Federman · 1:43 AM

Honor.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:43 AM

so you mentioned Woody Allen before. would you rather jam with him or write with him?

Wayne Federman · 1:44 AM

C. Be directed by him.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:44 AM

Steve Martin, same question.

Wayne Federman · 1:44 AM

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

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:45 AM

a bucket list moment, or just another day?

Wayne Federman · 1:45 AM

Do a bit with Steve on stage.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:45 AM

yeah, you're real small time

Wayne Federman · 1:45 AM

Not a bucket list. Nealon's birthday party.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:46 AM

lol. Ok so you might have seen this sentence in my FB event and tweets:

Wayne Federman · 1:46 AM

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

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:46 AM

The pain in Wayne falls mainly in the brain.

Wayne Federman · 1:46 AM

Ouch.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:46 AM

My point is you're sooooo hard on yourself.

Wayne Federman · 1:46 AM

Weren't we talking about song parodies earlier?

Wayne Federman · 1:47 AM

I'm not hard on myself! I promise.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:47 AM

OK I'll take your word for it.

Wayne Federman · 1:47 AM

I love my life. Seriously.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:47 AM

yeah - I love your life too!

Wayne Federman · 1:47 AM

Plus I think things are getting better all the time.

Wayne Federman · 1:47 AM

In the world.

Wayne Federman · 1:48 AM

Enough philosophy.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:48 AM

So we're going to talk about your 2 big annual events in a second

Wayne Federman · 1:48 AM

Does this end at a certain time?

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).

Wayne Federman · 1:48 AM

I'm getting hungry and Taco Bell has a new Box.

Wayne Federman · 1:49 AM

I live on fast food, btw.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:49 AM

For people out there who are kind of douchey, what advice do you have on being more likeable?

Wayne Federman · 1:49 AM

Advice...

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:49 AM

yes, on how to be more likeable.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:49 AM

trick question.

Wayne Federman · 1:49 AM

Step on people - but smile.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:49 AM

i guess.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:49 AM

ahh - good one!

Wayne Federman · 1:50 AM

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

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:50 AM

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

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:50 AM

fck being likeable, be lovable

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:50 AM

★ Spotlighted from Mano Dogs

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

Wayne Federman · 1:51 AM

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

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:51 AM

see, it's not just me!

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:51 AM

because of the trees?

Wayne Federman · 1:51 AM

Everything.

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.

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...

Wayne Federman · 1:52 AM

and tons of others.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:52 AM

music, comedy, all of the above?

Wayne Federman · 1:52 AM

All of the above.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:52 AM

has it reached "institution" status yet. (it seems like it to me)

Wayne Federman · 1:53 AM

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

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:53 AM

Like it might go on even after you pass away?

Wayne Federman · 1:53 AM

So does Bono - apparently.

Wayne Federman · 1:53 AM

Let's talk more about my death.

Wayne Federman · 1:54 AM

It's so fun.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:54 AM

Ok, but before we do, let's tawk about The Wayne Federman International Film Festival.

Wayne Federman · 1:54 AM

Jeez. In one sentence: Comedians screening the films they love.

Wayne Federman · 1:54 AM

Shandling screened King of Comedy.

Wayne Federman · 1:54 AM

Bill Burr The Dirty Dozen.

Wayne Federman · 1:55 AM

Then I do a funny Q/A

Wayne Federman · 1:55 AM

It's a blast.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:55 AM

how many so far?

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:55 AM

festivals, I mean

Wayne Federman · 1:55 AM

2014 will be number 3.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:56 AM

Dude you're like Bill Graham

Wayne Federman · 1:56 AM

Margaret Cho; Darling

Wayne Federman · 1:56 AM

The dead promoter?

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:56 AM

★ Spotlighted from Seth Hochman

“Death is such a comedy killer”

Wayne Federman · 1:56 AM

Speaking of dead.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:56 AM

I think of him as a producer, not promoter. Biut yes, he's dead.

Wayne Federman · 1:57 AM

Greg Giraldo passed away three years ago. Great comic.

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:57 AM

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

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:57 AM

oops - you went serious on me

Wayne Federman · 1:57 AM

Can we take a question form the listeners/ guests?

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:57 AM

I zigged - you zagged

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?”

Wayne Federman · 1:58 AM

Always write for the persona.

Wayne Federman · 1:58 AM

Worked for Seinfled, Gleason, Newhart, Larry David...

Wayne Federman · 1:58 AM

Seinfeld

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:58 AM

★ Spotlighted from Robin Bakay

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

Wayne Federman · 1:59 AM

Robin! Love it! Mexican food.

Wayne Federman · 1:59 AM

We have a winner!

Wayne Federman · 1:59 AM

Ding Ding Ding

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:59 AM

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

Jordan Birnbaum · 1:59 AM

Wayne - you rule. Audience, you rule even Wayne.

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 · 2:00 AM

Oh yes - it means we were palatable!

Wayne Federman · 2:00 AM

My typing accuracy needs work.

Wayne Federman · 2:01 AM

Are we still going?

Wayne Federman · 2:01 AM

What's happening?

Wayne Federman · 2:01 AM

The wheel are coming off!!!

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:01 AM

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

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 · 2:01 AM

did you see the roast, btw? was it good?

Wayne Federman · 2:01 AM

I was there for that (nit humble brag - just a brag)

Wayne Federman · 2:02 AM

My first Cro-Nut.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:02 AM

★ Spotlighted from Stephanie Fredricks

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

Wayne Federman · 2:02 AM

I loved it... especially Bill Hader.

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.

Wayne Federman · 2:02 AM

Winters level character work.

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)?”

Wayne Federman · 2:03 AM

Please don't stab me with a steely knife.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:03 AM

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

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:03 AM

tell mano you're favorite job ever and then we're out

Wayne Federman · 2:04 AM

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

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:04 AM

also the two best shows ever made - period!

Wayne Federman · 2:04 AM

Later. I'm out!

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:04 AM

★ Spotlighted from Stephanie Fredricks

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

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:05 AM

don't tell wayne - it will go to his head.

Wayne Federman · 2:05 AM

Ok, I'm still here.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:05 AM

★ Spotlighted from Mano Dogs

“Yes, Larry Sanders Show was the greatest.”

Wayne Federman · 2:05 AM

I heard that Stephanie.

Wayne Federman · 2:05 AM

I'm like Pacino Godfather 3

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:05 AM

We keep pulling you back in!

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:05 AM

Although, you both probably should have left earlier...

Wayne Federman · 2:06 AM

Thanks Jordan for stating what I just implied.

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:06 AM

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

Jordan Birnbaum · 2:06 AM

★ Spotlighted from Mano Dogs

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

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 · 2:07 AM

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

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Blake IanSep 9, 2013, 7:23 PM

In case anyone needs to brush up on their Federman... Or just wants to laugh for a solid 4:57. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWn1pSGFxds

Robin BakaySep 10, 2013, 12:57 AM

'ere.

Lucy DyerSep 10, 2013, 12:58 AM

*passes round the refreshments*....

Lucy DyerSep 10, 2013, 12:58 AM

"albatross...get ya fresh albatross..."

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 12:59 AM

I brushed up my Federman earlier, thank you. I was superputin!

Lucy DyerSep 10, 2013, 1:00 AM

i'm a Federman virgin....

Sandra BynerSep 10, 2013, 1:00 AM

Ok then, let the games begin!

Lucy DyerSep 10, 2013, 1:00 AM

evening JB and Wayne!!

Lucy DyerSep 10, 2013, 1:02 AM

its a good job someone remembers

Lucy DyerSep 10, 2013, 1:03 AM

its Wayne's World!!!

Robin BakaySep 10, 2013, 1:03 AM★ Spotlighted

Bromancing.

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:03 AM

And we, as the Internet, are always looking to crush them.

Sandra BynerSep 10, 2013, 1:03 AM

Hello boys and goyls, what's the subject on the agenda?

Lucy DyerSep 10, 2013, 1:04 AM

i can play a killer triangle

Sandra BynerSep 10, 2013, 1:05 AM

Obviously

Robin BakaySep 10, 2013, 1:05 AM

Hey, Wayne. It's an honor.

Robin BakaySep 10, 2013, 1:05 AM

I was talking to Wayne.

Lucy DyerSep 10, 2013, 1:06 AM

if Robin cant flirt...can i? :-) *flutters eyelashes*

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:06 AM

Who said that?

Robin BakaySep 10, 2013, 1:07 AM

Was Stacey "real"?

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:07 AM

Talking like THAT is why he didn't lose his virginity until college.

Lucy DyerSep 10, 2013, 1:08 AM

*sits back and lets the men "talk",and laughs alot"

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:08 AM★ Spotlighted

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

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:09 AM

(I must have the wrong movie...)

Robin BakaySep 10, 2013, 1:10 AM

The Hindenbergs knew.

Robin BakaySep 10, 2013, 1:11 AM

Gay.

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:11 AM

Haha!

Robin BakaySep 10, 2013, 1:11 AM

Not that there's anything wrong with that.

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:11 AM

Not that there's anything wrong with that.

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:12 AM

I am more Steven Adler.

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:12 AM

lol

Jeff AbrahamsonSep 10, 2013, 1:12 AM

funny

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:12 AM★ Spotlighted

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

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:13 AM

Like bombing in a Tawk.

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:14 AM

I am a little guy.

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:14 AM

I hope Vanessa shows up.

Robin BakaySep 10, 2013, 1:15 AM

I'd crap my pants.

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:15 AM

And failing.

Robin BakaySep 10, 2013, 1:15 AM

Tee hee.

Robin BakaySep 10, 2013, 1:15 AM

LOL

Robin BakaySep 10, 2013, 1:15 AM

not sucking?

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:16 AM

Careful, Jordan.

Robin BakaySep 10, 2013, 1:16 AM

Victor Borge!! How old ARE you?

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:16 AM

But it's sweeet.

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:17 AM

That's what I told the judge, too.

Michelle SteinSep 10, 2013, 1:17 AM

Hi Jordan and Wayne - just got here. Phew.

Robin BakaySep 10, 2013, 1:17 AM

Nsa. LOL

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:17 AM

They stopped listening a while back.

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:19 AM

We are very influential. Here.

Seth HochmanSep 10, 2013, 1:19 AM

Well at least the Betamax lasted longer than the laser disk

Jeff AbrahamsonSep 10, 2013, 1:19 AM

It was superior technology

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:19 AM

In this room. Right now.

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:19 AM

Negative.

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:20 AM★ Spotlighted

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

Robin BakaySep 10, 2013, 1:20 AM

LOL

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:20 AM

Ha! Jordan with the comeback.

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:20 AM

Better yet, how'd he get OUT?

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:21 AM

Teach Wayne how to spotlight comments, Jordan!

Jeff AbrahamsonSep 10, 2013, 1:21 AM

or lazy

Seth HochmanSep 10, 2013, 1:21 AM

I think RGIII is getting TKO'd

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:21 AM

Hey you guys, Wayne Federman knows my name!!!

Robin BakaySep 10, 2013, 1:22 AM

How many times have Wayne been married?

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:22 AM★ Spotlighted

(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.)

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:23 AM

Segway's a bike, JB! "Segue."

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:24 AM

Did looking like Andy Kaufman help or hinder your career?

Robin BakaySep 10, 2013, 1:25 AM

Dolphin fan?

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:25 AM

I do love you, Wayne Federman.

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:25 AM

Rick gets me.

Jeff AbrahamsonSep 10, 2013, 1:26 AM

Why?

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:26 AM

Aw dammit, he's drunk.

Eric GoldsmithSep 10, 2013, 1:26 AM

you never wrote a novel but did you get to see pamela anderson naked is what this guy wants to know?

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:26 AM

Hahahaha!

Robin BakaySep 10, 2013, 1:27 AM

lol

Robin BakaySep 10, 2013, 1:27 AM★ Spotlighted

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

Lucy DyerSep 10, 2013, 1:27 AM

*burps and plonks herself down*...i miss anything?

Tony FigueroaSep 10, 2013, 1:27 AM

There is aPoky joke some where

Robin BakaySep 10, 2013, 1:28 AM

Copernicus your great...

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:28 AM

Wow! That's truly an impressive resume! The Larry Sanders Show is one of the greatest things in life, ever!

Lucy DyerSep 10, 2013, 1:28 AM

da vinci? more paint by numbers

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:29 AM

Did you have to sleep with Garry Shandling to get the gig?

Lucy DyerSep 10, 2013, 1:29 AM

oh who cares about Fallon. tells us about you,Federman

Tony FigueroaSep 10, 2013, 1:30 AM★ Spotlighted

Should the Tonight Show move back to NYC?

Jeff AbrahamsonSep 10, 2013, 1:30 AM

What about Larry David?

Robin BakaySep 10, 2013, 1:31 AM

Steve Higgins was the best man at my wedding!

Robin BakaySep 10, 2013, 1:31 AM

Not that this is about me.

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:33 AM

Hahahahaha!

Robin BakaySep 10, 2013, 1:33 AM★ Spotlighted

That's an awfully cool story.

Seth HochmanSep 10, 2013, 1:34 AM★ Spotlighted

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

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:34 AM

How do you approach writing for someone else (comedy/stand-up)?

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:34 AM

I like Justin Timberlake! I think he's an underrated comedic actor.

Robin BakaySep 10, 2013, 1:34 AM★ Spotlighted

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

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:35 AM

Devo used that line too!

Robin BakaySep 10, 2013, 1:35 AM

In your head. Do you hear it in your head

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:35 AM

Please.

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:36 AM

Oh he could have used one.

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:36 AM

Shit, you ought to throw him a few.

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:37 AM

Why couldn't he use it?

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:37 AM

HAHAHAHAAHAHA!

Robin BakaySep 10, 2013, 1:37 AM

LOFL

Jeff AbrahamsonSep 10, 2013, 1:37 AM

haha

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:37 AM

Did he have to sleep with Fallon to land that gig?

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:38 AM

The keyword is HAVE to.

Robin BakaySep 10, 2013, 1:38 AM

Is Jimmy 'Tim McGraw'ing' with JT?

Seth HochmanSep 10, 2013, 1:38 AM★ Spotlighted

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

Michelle SteinSep 10, 2013, 1:38 AM★ Spotlighted

I love History of Rap!

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:38 AM

I would have watched that @Seth.

Eric GoldsmithSep 10, 2013, 1:39 AM★ Spotlighted

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

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:39 AM

Yeah he's pretty good.

Robin BakaySep 10, 2013, 1:40 AM

Clucking 'Ho Hey' was hilarious.

Eric GoldsmithSep 10, 2013, 1:40 AM

Federman, be honest, do you sometimes get secret JT woodys out there in the hills?

Robin BakaySep 10, 2013, 1:40 AM

Fallon MUST do Miley Cyrus! What a funny idea, dude!

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:40 AM

That's not where you get them @Eric.

Eric GoldsmithSep 10, 2013, 1:41 AM

Just like Jeter!

Robin BakaySep 10, 2013, 1:41 AM

You must make, like, millions of dollars, right?

Seth HochmanSep 10, 2013, 1:42 AM

Only one Twerk allowed in the crowd

Eric GoldsmithSep 10, 2013, 1:42 AM

Robin BakaySep 10, 2013, 1:42 AM

What are your thoughts on Jay Leno's incredibly selfish attitude toward Johnny Carson's old show?

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:43 AM

Have any good stories about celebs who got too drunk to perform or anything like that?

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:43 AM

Don't name names, just tell the story.

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:43 AM

THEN name names.

Robin BakaySep 10, 2013, 1:43 AM

NYC. The land of no car insurance.

Robin BakaySep 10, 2013, 1:44 AM

Or meet his daughter.

Robin BakaySep 10, 2013, 1:44 AM

D. Photograph is daughter.

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:44 AM

That's his wife, Robin.

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:44 AM

ssssssssssssssssssssss

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:45 AM

Wow! That's really cool! Steve Martin is a genius!

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:45 AM

Well, you know @Rick

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:45 AM

Wow, we said you could namedrop but Jesus...

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:46 AM

(THat, too, is a sarcastic joke,)

Robin BakaySep 10, 2013, 1:46 AM★ Spotlighted

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

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:46 AM

Who the hell would want to blow up?

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:46 AM

Ha!

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:47 AM

I DO get Wayne Federman. And I DO love him.

Seth HochmanSep 10, 2013, 1:47 AM

Jay Leno should've retired years ago...thankfully he is finally getting out

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:47 AM★ Spotlighted

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?

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:47 AM

I don't watch the news either!

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:48 AM

Gross.

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:48 AM

Hopefully before we get into his two big annual events. Yuck.

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:49 AM

Censor your critics!

Robin BakaySep 10, 2013, 1:49 AM

That's what she said.

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:49 AM

Don't talk and be nice to everyone all the time!

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:49 AM

She only said it once though.

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:50 AM

Wait for everyone else to form your opinions for you!

Robin BakaySep 10, 2013, 1:50 AM

LOL

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:50 AM★ Spotlighted

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

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:51 AM

That's a given but what is served at A Very Federman Christmas?

Robin BakaySep 10, 2013, 1:51 AM

Baruch attoy, mothafugga...

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:51 AM

Bock choi you guys!

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:52 AM

Do you like Halloween, Wayne Federman?

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:53 AM

Rich people tend to.

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:53 AM

Jesus.

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:53 AM

How do you plan to go, Wayne Federman?

Seth HochmanSep 10, 2013, 1:54 AM★ Spotlighted

Death is such a comedy killer

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:54 AM

How cool! I honestly know nothing about that and am interested in hearing more.

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:54 AM

Oh cool! Do you MiSTy the screenings or just watch?

Mano DogsSep 10, 2013, 1:55 AM

Wow.