The Commercial Break is a podcast. It is summarized by an A.I. chat bot like this: ""TCB is an improv-comedy, interview, and variety podcast hosted by longtime best friends Bryan Green and Krissy Hoadley. Often described as the "Cheesecake Factory of comedy podcasts," it’s a show that proudly embraces its chaotic, unpolished charm—self-aware that it’s "just FINE" and not for everyone. Airing Tuesday through Friday, the duo dives into their quirky friendship, blending twisted humor with discussions on pop culture, internet oddities, relationship drama, and dark comedy. They also have celebrity guests each Tuesday, play games and offer intentionally half-baked responses to listener questions and comments, creating a vibe that feels like a casual, irreverent escape from everyday life.
The podcast features a mix of standalone episodes and a Tuesday "TCB Infomercial" series, where they bring in notable guests—think comedians like Ron Funches, Ari Shaffir, Hannah Berner, Steve-O, Tom Papa or Felipe Esparza—to riff on everything from personal anecdotes to absurd life experiences. Show topics can range from the mundane (spam texts, bad dating advice) to the bizarre (Mountain Monsters, Naked Attraction reactions), often veering into unexpected tangents that highlight their offbeat chemistry. It’s less about structure and more about the raw, relatable banter between two people who’ve known each other for decades, making listeners feel like they’re eavesdropping on a hilarious, unfiltered conversation.""
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Episode #731: Bryan is back from Flora-Bama and he has thoughts! The whole family had a good time from a good ole Orange Beach in Bama. While other costal locations have become too pricey an poncey for most to access, Bryan and his 12-15 kids found their slice of beach heaven....in the armpit of the south. Then, Cochella and steady march to being "The Walmart of Festivals" is reviewed. Finally, Blue Origin's Female Flight has left many with a bad taste. Bryan & Krissy agree. Watch EP #731 on You...
TCB Infomercial - Episode #730: Bryan & Krissy welcome comedian Trae Crowder. Trae started his love of comedy early but went viral with the "Liberal Redneck" video series that took social media by storm in 2018. Trae shares his ride to the social stage from a smart kid in class to almost retiring his political brand of humor after the 2024 election. Yes, politics will be discussed...but you'll be fine. Trae doesn't bite. We promise! TRAE'S LINKS: Watch "Trash Daddy" on Youtube Follow Trae on Ins...
EP#729: Hide your kids, hide your wife! Bryan's mom has found a way to listen to the podcast. Unfortunately, that includes her throwing a listening party at the retirement home. It's gong to be a long walk of shame through the dining hall for Bryan! Then, Bryan & Krissy review a documentary made by and about pick-up-artist Adam The Liar Lyons. It's a riddle inside a mystery inside an enigma! Watch EP #729 on YouTube! Text us or leave us a voicemail: +1 (212) 433-3TCB FOLLOW US: Instagram: @theco...
EP#728: Bryan & Krissy take an entire episode to break down the current craziness in live entertainment ticketing. From availability to prices, venue hogging to scalping, starving artists to shuttering festivals, there is plenty of blame to go around! So the two people LEAST qualified to discuss the matter....discuss the matter. Watch EP #728 on YouTube! Text us or leave us a voicemail: +1 (212) 433-3TCB FOLLOW US: Instagram: @thecommercialbreak Youtube: youtube.com/thecommercialbreak TikTok: @t...
EP#727: Bryan & Krissy discuss the research showing that friends who roast each other are more likely to stay close! Bryan is reminded of his friend Rafa and Rafa's constant ribbing of Bryan about a fight that never happened. It was a knife and Bryan got scared. Then Bryan laments the rise of "Student Driver" stickers in Atlanta. Not aware he may well be a "Student Podcaster"! Plus, the Thomas Kinkade doc no person has asked for is getting Bryan SUPER excited....have no idea why! Watch EP #727 o...
TCB Infomercial - Episode #726: Bryan & Krissy welcome The Office cast member Kate Flannery. Playing the frisky, ornery and possibly intoxicated Meredith Palmer, Kate joined the ensemble early in its run and quickly became a fan favorite. Kate shares her long road to the front doors of Dunder Mifflin. From a near casting on SNL to improv work with Second City, Kate proves that the overnight success' never happen overnight. KATE'S LINKS: Follow Kate on Instagram Watch EP #726 on YouTube! Text us ...
Episode #725: Bryan & Krissy go back to the early 90's and pull out one of the worst dating shows ever conceived...STUDS. An episode featuring "Wild Women" brings together mud wrestlers and dud-studs to give us one of the useless shows of all time. But, make "lemonade of lemonade" they say! Plus, Val Kimmer's passing hits Bryan in his soft spot. TCBit: Fyree Fest 1.2 is on! It's the can't miss, miss of the festival season! Watch EP #725 on YouTube! Text us or leave us a voicemail: +1 (212) 433-3...
Episode #724: Bryan & Krissy discuss the BP that has become the hottest dining spot in the Atl! NO joke...it's a gas station. Then, they recall a few nights at Magic City, the venerable strip club staple of the city. Plus, 23 & Me is selling your DNA to the highest bidder and an update on Fyre Fest 2 (or is it Fyre Fest One? Can you have Fyre Fest 2 if 1 never happened?) TCBit: Debbie Dublass wins the Crabapple Education Board election and has some thoughts to share with her supporters. Watch EP...
Episode #723: Bryan & Krissy discuss the possibility that NASA is listening to TCB. No, seriously! Plus, the space twins return to earth and Bryan wonders what's for dinner first. Then, Carl Lentz continues his apology tour on his podcast. He says no & stays low by ONLY doing 3 media appearances, 2 documentaries and a podcast. But now...He's back baby! Carl & his wife try to describe what is was like to go through the tragedy of his infidelity and shenanigans. TCBit: Tina and Subservients make t...
TCB Infomercial - Episode #722: Bryan & Krissy welcome actor and comedian Tim Baltz. Tim comes to TCB on a hot run of network TV premiers and streamers. Righteous Gemstones, Deli Boys and Shrink are all receiving critical acclaim and plenty of views. Tim discusses his long and winding road from Joliet Illinois to HBO! Bryan and Tim commiserate about the Cubs and Tim assures us all nice guys don't always finish last. TIM BALTZ' LINKS: Follow Tim on Instagram Watch The Righteous Gemstones on MAX W...
Episode #721: Bryan & Krissy embrace the return of disgraced pastor Carl Lentz! Fresh on his apology tour and a new podcast, Carl is bringing a new angle to the religious money grab by offering an ad-free version of his long winded mea culpa. Is Justin Bieber still hanging around? Let's all find out because THIS is what we should be paying attention to. TCBit: Touchdown Jefferies leads the coverage of the Crabapple Nutbag's tee-ball game. Watch EP #721 on YouTube! Text us or leave us a voicemail...
Episode #720: Bryan & Krissy discuss the Fyre Fest of the 90's "Trip Fest"! While Bryan's dad is out of town, he and his brothers gather the crew, load up on cheap party favors and roll dank hog-legs and ice down the Graphix glass! Then in the fog of war, Bryan blasts Beethoven out the window of the house, puts on his best bath towel and mows the lawn. Hey...It all made sense in the moment! TCBit: Heavenly Harlot Skin Care & Make-Up sponsors WSHIT Sundays. Watch EP #720 on YouTube! Text us or le...
Episode #719: Part 2 of The Most Intense Mountain Monsters Chases is reviewed in this instant TCB classic! Krissy & Bryan follow the boys as they hoof and huff their way through the woods. Then, Huck gets conned by a criminal mastermind named Larry! Larry uses his incredible genius to trick the MM's into a great escape simply by saying "look over there!". It's another one for the record books as they miss Bigfoot by seconds...yet again. TCBit: A voicemail to Jeff: Inner Sanctum in your Inner Rec...
TCB Infomercial - Episode #718: The very funny and multi-talented actor and comedian, Rory Scovel, joins Bryan & Krissy to discuss life, love and the pursuit of the improv! It's a deep dive into the world and perspective of Rory. Championed and produced by Conan O'Brien, his most recent HBO MAX special gained mainstream attention and critical acclaim. Plus, Rory helped Bryan deal with vicious roosters in the North of Spain! (It will all make sense once you hear it). RORY SCORVEL'S LINKS: Follow ...
On this special episode drop of TCB Bryan introduces Campus Files. An Audacity original podcast that Bryan & Krissy have been listening to. College holds a mythic place in American culture, but behind the polished campus tours and glossy brochures lies a far more complicated reality. Each episode of Campus Files uncovers a new story that rocked a college or university. Consider this your unofficial campus tour. For full episodes, follow Campus Files, an Audacy original podcast, on the free Audac...
Episode #717: Bryan & Krissy return to the Mountain Monsters well for another action packed episode of grown men running around the woods pretending to be doing something! This time the boys count down their Top 5 chases of all time. It's part one of a two part MM breakdown. Join Bryan, Krissy, Chuck, Huck and Buck as they scream their way through hilarity. TCBit: WSHIT's consumer reporter Darlene Stinkhand gives advice to the citizens of Crabapple on how to weather the economic storm. Watch EP ...
Episode #716: Bryan & Krissy discuss the process of marketing a movie for an Academy Award. Does it include lavish gifts, trips and cash? It just might! Then Bryan reads some his saved Nextdoor posts as the world goes crazy. Finally, Ask TCB is on deck and only 3 years late. You heard it hear last. TCBit: DOGI is turning off the traffic lights and pulling the stop signs. But one the officials has a message to the ladies! Watch EP #716 on YouTube! Text us or leave us a voicemail: +1 (212) 433-3TC...
Episode #715: Bryan & Krissy recall the St. Paddy's day shenanigans of ole! They discuss the time a radio promo at a local bar turned into....a radio promo at a bar. Yuengling came to town and they came to YuengLing. Unfortunately, and predictably, they did not make it to work the next day. Plus, Atlanta cooks up some stormy weather for the Ari Shaffir show, Bryan wrestles Blue's mouth shut and Darcey & Stacey release a dumpster fire of a song! Watch EP #715 on YouTube! Text us or leave us a voi...
TCB Infomercial - Episode #714: No one loves Bryan The Nashville Comedy Festival (Poor) Vir Das was our first guest! Nate Bargartze sells out arenas and TCB can’t even sell out the Dania Pointe Comedy Club Nashville Comedy scene Nateland Podcast Notredame alumni Underrated towns across the US Adventures in Alaska A comedy Guiness World Record AARON’S LINKS: Follow Aaron on Instagram Watch "Signature Dish" on Youtube Aaron Weber's tour dates Watch EP #714 on YouTube! Text us or leave us a voicema...
Episode#713: Bryan & Krissy discuss St. Patricks Day and all things Irish. Like Michael Flatly, Lord Of The Dance. This leads Bryan to imagine himself as a stage dancer himself...Lord Of The Acid! Then, the gang try to decipher what is or is not Irish. This somehow leads to Bryan recalling the time he discussed The Celtic people with the drummer from Tool? MAYBE! TCB Bit: Crabapple's #1 Operatic Techno Festival is back! Watch episode #713 on Youtube Text us or leave us a voicemail: +1 (212) 433-...
Episode#712: Bryan & Krissy discuss getting verified on Insta. How does it feel seeing your friend's kids turn the same age you were when you met? Plus, the dentist office is turning into a sales showroom and the gang isn't about it. Then, Tool fans are suing Tool in The Sand and a fussy couple is suing an airline for putting a dead passenger in the seat next to them. TCB Bit: It's time for College Corner on WSHIT! Professor Hungebuckle gives her advice to Springer Breakers on how to have a good...
Episode#711: Bryan & Krissy discuss there heart monitor Bryan has been wearing. With multiple wires and devices attached to his chest, the chance of an actual "attack" is rising while Bryan's sex appeal is lowering. Plus, Fyre Fest 2 is off to a rousing start with no artists, no accommodations and no locals in Mexico on board. Fyre Fest 2 is quickly turning into Fyre Fest 1. Finally, "Puffy P**sy" is a thing and it's all the rage (on Bryans insta algorithm)! TCB Bit: On WSHIT's Cupid Corner, Cha...
EP #710: Bryan and Krissy get some comic relief from Kathleen Madigan's midwest comedy stylings. Kathleen discusses her time golfing with Nate Bargazte , Ron White and others during pandemic lockdowns and shares her life long love of the road as she hides from the impending severe weather in Nashville! TCB Infomercial with Kathleen Madigan The beginnings of Comedy Central The (missed) Dania Pointe TCB Live shows Nashville Tornado Survival Kit: No basement + James & The magic of stand-up comedy R...
Episode#709: Bryan is nursing a cold, like the big baby he is! So, we get a TCB Classic. On this TCB Classic Bryan & Krissy review a Love Connection episode staring Brad Van BusStation! Watch episode #708 on Youtube The oldest dog in the world is 31! Bryan’s history of strange neighbors (and parrots) Don’t stick your fingers near the birds! Birds of a feather flock together… Love Connection (for hot girl summer) Show a little knee Dancewear Sales This guy is a wild one I’m ugly, I’m a virgin, an...
Episode 708: Listener Betty calls in to share her experience working at The Great Wolf Lodge! From dropping a deuce behind the ski-ball machine to teenage hotel mayhem, Betty brings the Tea. Plus, Ask TCB anything and John Mayer is a wonderland, wonder-man. Is listener appreciation day! Catching up on Ask TCB Listeners have questions for Bryan & Krissy John Mayer is from Atlanta (Don't ask how we ended up on this topic!) A new TCB milestone: a listener calls in! Great Wolf Lodge insider info Cle...
Episode #707: Bryan watched the Oscars, Krissy did not! The Oscars continue to be a snooze fest despite Conan's best efforts. Adrian Brody best his own persona record for longest (and worst) acceptance speech in history. While the producers of the Oscars forgot to make it interesting. Then, Bryan and Krissy decide to get into the drink business with TCB Coolers. Finally, Bryan has a run in with a few ornery tree guys and he runs away. Rev down everyone. Rev down! The Oscars 2025 recap Conan O’Br...
Episode#706: Kelsey Cook is back! Love is Blind: Season 8 is full of dirt! Checking off bucket list items Taylor Tomlison & Nikki Glaser Figuring out a balance between being a comedian and having a normal life Life in Minnesota The jealousy switch Youtube and its cesspool of comments The place Kelsey won't go back with her tour A shift in the nature of comedy specials The social media impact A true Justin Timberlake fan Watch episode #706 on Youtube KELSEY'S LINKS: Follow Kelsey on Instagram Kel...
Bryan and Krissy discuss a potential asteroid threat to Earth and what they'd do with six years left, before diving into a critique of a particularly boring pickup artist, dissecting his poor presentation skills and questionable advice. They also touch on government transparency and societal issues.
Episode#704: Bryan & Krissy recall a person claiming to be connected to Fyre Fest 2 trying to get some money from the show. Bryan wondered why ANYONE would consider attending this Sh*t Show part 2. Also, Mads on Love Is Blind is a man-eater, The Pitt has Bryan singing a new tune about medical dramas and "one time at band camp" Bryan didn't go to band camp. Watch episode #704 on Youtube Text us or leave us a voicemail: +1 (212) 433-3TCB FOLLOW US: Instagram: @thecommercialbreak Youtube: youtube.c...
Episode#703: Bryan & Krissy discuss a viral trend claiming to "hack" the bar pick-up scene by staring annoyingly at a potential mate until they submit to your will. Will it work? Of course not! Hacks are just bad ideas to get views or secret cleaning tips your grandma used years ago. Plus, Bryan finds out he could use some cleaning hacks after one of kids pukes all over his shower time. Watch episode #703 on Youtube Text us or leave us a voicemail: +1 (212) 433-3TCB FOLLOW US: Instagram: @thecom...
