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The Commercial Break

Comedy Podcast | Commercial Break LLCwww.tcbpodcast.com
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."" Thanks you silly chat bot! Wah-bam!!
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TCB Infomercial: W Kamau Bell

EP#850 TCB Infomercial w W Kamau Bell Comedian, writer, and social commentator W. Kamau Bell joins The Commercial Break for an unflinching, funny, and deeply human conversation about America’s growing cultural divides. From his Emmy-winning series United Shades of America to his fearless stand-up and activism, Kamau has spent years walking into rooms most people would run from—talking with the KKK, white nationalists, and everyone in between—to find the common threads of empathy, ignorance, and ...

Oct 14, 202556 minEp. 855

StarSeed Butt Cheeks

EP845: Tina joins Bryan in studio for a Horror-ific episode! All forms of crime, murder and serial horror is discussed. But it's the butt of one young influencer that has Bryan wondering where all the "magic" in magic mushrooms has gone! TCB Clips: Starseed Butt Cheeks Watch EP #845 on YouTube! Text us or leave us a voicemail: +1 (212) 433-3TCB FOLLOW US: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thecommercialbreak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/thecom...

Oct 10, 202557 minEp. 854

Interview With A V-AI-MPIRE!

EP844: Tina joins Bryan in studio as co-host and brings her new AI buddy "V". Bryan promptly goes into interview mode and freaks everyone out! It's a WILD episode of TCB. Plus, Mark Sanchez has the world at his fingertips. But he manages to let it slip through his hands by attacking a food vendor?? Then, Taylor Swift his having her first ever...flop? Probably not. But haters will hate! TCB Clips: You Like My New Song? Watch EP #844 on YouTube! Text us or leave us a voicemail: +1 (212) 433-3TCB F...

Oct 09, 20251 hr 12 minEp. 853

TCB Classic: Pulling Your V-Card

EP843: While Krissy rounds out her Mempho week we all get to go down a rabbit hole with Bryan! Well, some kind of hole with Bryan. Let's go back to 2023 on this TCB Classic and hear him, in high detail, explain his vasectomy! What a world we all live in.... To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices TCB is a The Commercial Break LLC production Visit: www.T...

Oct 08, 20251 hrEp. 852

TCB Infomercial: Larry The Cable Guy

The Commercial Break Podcast | EP#842 Larry The Cable guy Bryan's talking to a guy who made sleeveless flannel fashionable, turned ‘Git-R-Done’ into a national anthem, and somehow convinced Pixar to let him voice a talking tow truck. Larry the Cable Guy — or as his mom calls him, Daniel — has been making us laugh for decades. From the Blue Collar Comedy Tour to Cars , he’s built an empire out of being unapologetically himself… and a little bit redneck. We’re talking comedy, character work, fame,...

Oct 07, 202557 minEp. 851

Merrick Gerrick and His Chromatozoa

EP841: Seeking Sister Wives might be the single most entertaining show on TV! Merrick and his wife Danielle are the leader of the dumb parade with their semi-religious delusions about sex and sex related science. It's hard to explain...but Bryan and Tina will try. TCB Tunes: WSHIT Couple Counselor! Watch EP #841 on YouTube! Text us or leave us a voicemail: +1 (212) 433-3TCB FOLLOW US: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thecommercialbreak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Oct 03, 202559 minEp. 850

That Man-Muppet "O"Face!

EP840: Bryan and Tina get down to it! They are addressing some of the most common and outrageous sex myths. Bryan admits, his O-face is not to be admired. Also, Bryan and Tina review Gerrick from Seeking Sister Wives' new INSANE theory, the wild "Blame It On Rio" movie that includes a young topless Demi Moore and more disgusting plot points than one single movie has ever housed! Finally, one powerful politician is on notice....about what? TCB Tunes: Bryan Got it Wrong...Again! Watch EP #840 on Y...

Oct 02, 20251 hr 6 minEp. 849

Unhindered In The Land Of Women!

EP#839: Bryan and Tina take in some young Zan Perrion and his "Seduction Production". Zan lets us gaze into the land of the magic Natural Man. A man who walks through the land of women...unhindered! As Krissy takes some time for the annual Memphis Fest, Tina joins Bryan to discuss vacations from vacations, Jimmy Kimmel, Petty Pete's big PR stunt at the DOD and Zan. It's guest host fun here at TCB! TCB Clips: I'm Drinking NOW! Watch EP #839 on YouTube! Text us or leave us a voicemail: +1 (212) 43...

Oct 01, 20251 hr 3 minEp. 848

TCB Infomercial: Sal Vulcano

The Commercial Break Podcast | EP#838 Sal Vulcano What happens when Bryan sat down with Impractical Jokers’ own Sal Vulcano? An instant TCB Infomercial Classic, of course. They talk about his rise from Staten Island improv to TV superstardom, the patience (and punishment) it takes to film a single episode, and why he’s still the humblest guy in the room—despite being internationally famous. Plus: stand-up stories, behind-the-scenes laughs, and a whole lot of fun with one of comedy’s most relucta...

Sep 30, 202557 minEp. 847

TCB Introduces: Simpsons Declassified with Nancy Cartwright

Simpsons fans —THE VAULT IS OPEN! I’m Nancy Cartwright, the voice of Bart Simpson for 35+ years, and I’m finally taking you inside Springfield. Simpsons Declassified is your all-access pass to the world’s most iconic, animated series. Each week, we crack open wild predictions, eerie coincidences and fan conspiracies and stories from 36 seasons (that’s 800+ episodes!) behind-the-scenes with writers, directors, the cast and celebrity superfans, PLUS…Simpsons-themed games— play along and test your ...

Sep 27, 20253 minEp. 846

TCB Fall Classic: Live from Shady Oaks

EP837: TCB is on "Fall Break" so Bryan reaches WAY back to EP102 for this TCB Fall Classic. Cover your ears because Bryan is breaking out his one and only recorded live show from 33P! (Fun Fact: This is the most hated episode in TCB history!) TCBit :Crabapple's #1 Wedding Singer! Watch EP #837 on YouTube! Text us or leave us a voicemail: +1 (212) 433-3TCB FOLLOW US: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thecommercialbreak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/thecommerc...

Sep 26, 202557 minEp. 845

TCB Classic: WWZD??

EP835: It's fall break and a TCB Classic is the perfect compliment to your kids driving you crazy! In the questions today? WWZD (What Would Zan Do?) is an event put on by TCB favorite PUA, Zan Perrion. In this episode from 2023, the duo review a rather lengthy video of Zan sharing about his seasonal depression, falling book sales and his "whatever" chakras. It's peak Zan! TCB Tunes: My Starbuks Boyfriend Watch the ORIGINAL EP #437 on YouTube! Text us or leave us a voicemail: +1 (212) 433-3TCB FO...

Sep 25, 20251 hr 5 minEp. 844

TCB Replay: Danny Ricker

EP835: Jimmy Kimmel Live's Co-writer and Producer, Danny Ricker joined TCB earlier this year. The conversation was fun, friendly and insghtful. Danny shared about his work behind the scenes of THE most talked about late night show, right now. We look forward to hearing what Jimmy has to say upon his return. We support Danny and crew as they wade into choppy waters! Defend free speech! Buy Danny's book! Watch EP #835 on YouTube! Text us or leave us a voicemail: +1 (212) 433-3TCB FOLLOW US: Instag...

Sep 24, 20251 hr 3 minEp. 843

TCB Infomercial: Drew Lynch

TCB Infomercial w/ Drew Lynch EP #834: Drew Lunch has an amazing story! His rise to comedy is unlike any other. He was involved in a softball related accident (no joke) that left him with neurological damage and a stutter. However, a few years later, Drew found himself runner-up on AGT and millions of followers later, he one of the most popular stand ups on stage in 2025. Drew joins Bryan and Krissy fresh off a club gig that left one man almost dead. If not for the quick actions of the audience ...

Sep 23, 202557 minEp. 842

Breaking Bad Bread Without Tom Papa!

EP# 833: Tom Papa must be PISSED! CNN has a promo for a show with the same name and general concept as his very popular podcast. TCB Universe rise up! "TCB stands with the right of ALL Americans to speak freely. Even if...especially if, it doesn't align with our own perspective. A quieting of one voice is a quieting of all. The beginning will be the end." TCBit: An Emergency WFUCU Programming Message! Watch EP #811 on YouTube! Text us or leave us a voicemail: +1 (212) 433-3TCB FOLLOW US: Instagr...

Sep 19, 202558 minEp. 841

Nickleback Throwback Comeback

EP# 832 Bryan & Krissy are wondering where in the world Nickleback went...oh wait...There they are. At the Iowa State fair! Plus, the group discusses Arianna Grande's recent photos. Bryan shares his own personal expense with disordered eating. Then, the pair talk about the SHOCKING Netflix Doc, The High School Catfish. TCB Tunes: AI Robot Riley! Watch EP #831 on YouTube! Text us or leave us a voicemail: +1 (212) 433-3TCB FOLLOW US: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thecommercialbreak...

Sep 18, 202554 minEp. 840

Ask Your Doctor!?

EP#831: Bryan & Krissy wonder: What is a Doctor? Also, TCB friend Nate Bargatze hosted The Emmys and got the sh*t every award show host receives. It's nothing new in the 2020's! Then the duo discuss Bryan's new TV obsession and more! TCB Clips: Alien Shrimp! Watch EP #831 on YouTube! Text us or leave us a voicemail: +1 (212) 433-3TCB FOLLOW US: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thecommercialbreak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/thec...

Sep 17, 202548 minEp. 839

TCB Infomercial: Lewis Black Is Back!

EP#830 Lewis Black Is Back! Lewis Black is a legendary comedian and writer. His long standing stint with The Daily show propelled him to into the comedy spotlight. His loud and sharp sense of comedic timing is a favorite with many, including TCB. Lewis must be just as crazy as he seems...he decided to come back to the show. After the heavy and heated events of the few weeks, Lewis is just the pallet cleanser we didn't know we needed. Lewis' Links His Final Tour Dates...EVER The Daily Show Watch ...

Sep 16, 202556 minEp. 838

Kidnap The Stonish Giant!

EP807: After a long day of confusion and fear, Bryan & Krissy get back to what they know best...ADHD comedy and Mountain Monsters! Take a break with the TCB team as we review the kidnapped MM's and the killer of the Stonish Giant. TCB Clips: Ice Cream Man! Watch EP #829 on YouTube! Text us or leave us a voicemail: +1 (212) 433-3TCB FOLLOW US: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thecommercialbreak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/thecommercia...

Sep 12, 202552 minEp. 837

Special Episode with Gary Vee

EP827: On Sept 10th, 2025, conservative creator and activist Charlie Kirk was killed in Utah by a single gunshot. The news spread quickly and found Bryan while he worked in the studio. Minutes later a scheduled interview with CEO , media personality and noted entrepreneur, Gary Vee was set to take place. Bryan and Gary shocked by the senseless violence, debate whether to continue with the conversation. But they decide to hit record and talk through the unfolding events together. It's not the int...

Sep 11, 202559 minEp. 836

Krissy Got It Wrong?!

EP #827 In a VERY special episode of TCB and a strange reversal of roles, Krissy gets it wrong! A Mea Culpa is issued and the earth spins counter clockwise. Also, strap in...the moon is full and TCB needs an exorcism! And that's exactly what we get. Trump, RFK Jr, vaccine mandates and immigration. It all boils over in this almost funny episode of the show. Listener beware. TCB Tunes: TCB TV Watch EP #827 on YouTube! Text us or leave us a voicemail: +1 (212) 433-3TCB FOLLOW US: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Sep 10, 20251 hrEp. 835

TCB Infomercial: Hannah Pilkes

TCB Infomercial: Hannah Pilkes | EP#826: Ah...Hannah Pilkes. The delightful comedian / actress / writer stops by TCB on her way up the ladder of entertainment success. She just scored a role in the new Netflix sitcom "Leanne", she's staring in her own variety show AND she once played a role opposite Kevin Bacon as young lady. Hannah shares her thoughts on the world of improv, SNL shake-ups and Burning Man. She charms her way into the hearts of Bryan & Krissy and then asks her agent to NEVER ...

Sep 09, 202554 minEp. 834

Swing Set Suit!

EP #825 Bryan & Krissy take a ride around the TCB universe including Burning Man, AI porn, Facebook ad nudity, OnlyFans, SNL shake-up, Howard Stern contract updates, Venezuelan boat attacks and MORE. But it's a text from a friend of the show that steals the scene. A picture of a swingers bathing suit sets the laughter a blaze. TCB Clip: A WSHIT PSA from the Crabapple DHH! Watch EP #825 on YouTube! Text us or leave us a voicemail: +1 (212) 433-3TCB FOLLOW US: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thec...

Sep 05, 20251 hrEp. 833

Nor Land, Nor Sea, Nor John Cousteau!

EP824 Bryan eyes a video where the Capitan loses his ship...the second he gets his ship! This leads to conversations of scary underwater possibilities, jobs and alien creatures! Plus, Ryan Lochte is doing exactly what we would expect Ryan to be doing! Huffing N02 and hanging around the house. Then, Bryan turns his attention to 7OH. The street drugs being sold in drug stores and head shops. TCB Tunes: Knife Fight! Watch EP #824 on YouTube! Text us or leave us a voicemail: +1 (212) 433-3TCB FOLLOW...

Sep 04, 20251 hr 4 minEp. 832

A Starbucks Boyfriend Birthday!

EP823: Bryan reluctantly accepts his birthday wishes from Krissy and from his Starbucks boyfriend. But the rest of the world can f&#k off! It's his birthday and he'll wine if he wants to. Plus, Burning Man has become a symbol of everything it once railed against. Rich brats, AI Billionaires and crypto bros, all taking pictures for their Instagram in an effort make themselves look better than the rest of us. Bryan has thoughts. Then, T&T are headed to the altar. Our credit cards will pay ...

Sep 03, 20251 hr 5 minEp. 831

TCB Infomercial: Patton Oswalt

EP#822 TCB Infomercial w/ Patton Oswalt Patton Oswalt, a rare creature in the entertainment industry. A constant presence for almost 3 decades, multi-talented, never type-cast, always evolving and super f'n nice! Patton has done it all! And after reviewing his ling list of accomplishments, stressing over talking points and strategizing the interview, Bryan chokes and asks him about...Remy. Nice work BG! God Bless Patton Oswalt. A national treasure . Patton's Instagram: HERE Watch EP #822 with Pa...

Sep 02, 202551 minEp. 830

TCB Classic: Etc, Etc, Etc

EP812: Bryan gets hit with the late summer virus (AKA Back to school flu!). And with RFK Jr. doing his best to make us all as sick as possible, the team has to take a day or two PTO. But fear not, TCB Classic is here to save the day! The TCBC takes us all the way to back to....January?? That's right back in the days of ole! When a man was a man and we has a functioning government. (Wow! Mr.s Show notes is spicy today!) So sit back, relax and enjoy another PUA work his way to literacy! TCBits: Cr...

Aug 29, 20251 hr 1 minEp. 829

Mmmmm..Norish Princess!

EP820: Bryan has been following the Royal Family of Norway and the ongoing sh*t show that has been circling around them for some time. But everyone is paying attention to Megan, Harry and....Bob?? TCB Clips: Taylor and travis are getting married...perpare your wallet ! Watch EP #820 on YouTube! Text us or leave us a voicemail: +1 (212) 433-3TCB FOLLOW US: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thecommercialbreak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/...

Aug 28, 20251 hrEp. 828

Trail Mix-Up

EP819: Bryan and Krissy discuss the new Netflix Doc about "The Biggest Loser" and that leads to discussion about bathroom habits, then bathroom disgust and then The Appalachian Trail. You tell us...WTF? TCB Tunes: B.G.I.W. Gospel Watch EP #807 on YouTube! Text us or leave us a voicemail: +1 (212) 433-3TCB FOLLOW US: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thecommercialbreak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/thecommercialbreak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Aug 27, 202552 minEp. 827

TCB Infomercial: Noel Miller (Pt. 2)

EP818: Noel Miller PT2 Noel Miller becomes one of the few guests to join TCB twice. His first appearance came just a few months ago. However, it was interrupted by a rogue vehicle crashing into Noel's house. So, as promised, Noel made his way back to sit down and finish the chat. This time, it get's weird. REALLY weird. Noel Miller's Links: Live shows Follow him on Instagram Youtube channel To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-polic...

Aug 26, 202557 minEp. 826
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