Episode
Spike Feresten: The Man Behind Seinfeld's Soup Nazi | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #88
59:25
Published: Thu Oct 13 2022
Description
Spike Feresten is a writer, comedian, FOX Talkshow host and talks about his first writing job, "The Soup Nazi" on Seinfeld. Howie Mandel Does Stuff available on YouTube Visit https://www.howiemandel.com for more! Spike's Car Radio - https://audioboom.com/channels/5028669 Social Media @SpikeFeresten @howiemandel @jackelynshultz #SpikeFeresten #SoupNazi #HowieMandelDoesStuff See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
Howie Mandel welcomes comedy icon Spike Feresten to the show.
00:00 - 00:34 (00:34)
Summary
Howie Mandel welcomes comedy icon Spike Feresten to the show.
EpisodeSpike Feresten: The Man Behind Seinfeld's Soup Nazi | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #88
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
Comedian Spike Feresten talks about the common mispronunciation of his name and the cultural differences in name pronunciation.
00:34 - 02:40 (02:05)
Summary
Comedian Spike Feresten talks about the common mispronunciation of his name and the cultural differences in name pronunciation.
EpisodeSpike Feresten: The Man Behind Seinfeld's Soup Nazi | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #88
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
A person talks about their aspirations to be a composer and meet a famous musician while also sharing a secret about their admiration for a colleague.
02:40 - 10:38 (07:58)
Summary
A person talks about their aspirations to be a composer and meet a famous musician while also sharing a secret about their admiration for a colleague.
EpisodeSpike Feresten: The Man Behind Seinfeld's Soup Nazi | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #88
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
The speaker shares his experience of taking a flight to New York City to work for a show, sleeping on his friend's floor, attending parties, and working as an oyster shucker in Boston.
10:38 - 14:46 (04:08)
Summary
The speaker shares his experience of taking a flight to New York City to work for a show, sleeping on his friend's floor, attending parties, and working as an oyster shucker in Boston.
EpisodeSpike Feresten: The Man Behind Seinfeld's Soup Nazi | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #88
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
The speaker talks about finding their place in comedy writing and the influence of Dennis in their work.
14:46 - 17:36 (02:49)
Summary
The speaker talks about finding their place in comedy writing and the influence of Dennis in their work.
EpisodeSpike Feresten: The Man Behind Seinfeld's Soup Nazi | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #88
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
Despite failing to score a comedy episode with David Letterman, Dan St. Germain shares his experience of pitching for it in the hopes of getting on the show someday.
17:36 - 21:46 (04:10)
Summary
Despite failing to score a comedy episode with David Letterman, Dan St. Germain shares his experience of pitching for it in the hopes of getting on the show someday.
EpisodeSpike Feresten: The Man Behind Seinfeld's Soup Nazi | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #88
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
One of Seinfeld's writers shares how he got on staff and describes the collaborative writing process, where writers would plot the story before bringing Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David in for their input.
21:46 - 24:27 (02:41)
Summary
One of Seinfeld's writers shares how he got on staff and describes the collaborative writing process, where writers would plot the story before bringing Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David in for their input.
EpisodeSpike Feresten: The Man Behind Seinfeld's Soup Nazi | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #88
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
The speaker recounts their anxiety and fears leading up to a pitch meeting for season seven of a television show, including the pressure to succeed and not embarrass oneself in front of important people.
24:27 - 28:17 (03:49)
Summary
The speaker recounts their anxiety and fears leading up to a pitch meeting for season seven of a television show, including the pressure to succeed and not embarrass oneself in front of important people.
EpisodeSpike Feresten: The Man Behind Seinfeld's Soup Nazi | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #88
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
The conversation revolves around pursuing one's goals, from writing for Seinfeld and success to getting on TV and playing characters.
28:17 - 32:59 (04:41)
Summary
The conversation revolves around pursuing one's goals, from writing for Seinfeld and success to getting on TV and playing characters.
EpisodeSpike Feresten: The Man Behind Seinfeld's Soup Nazi | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #88
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
Larry Charles talks about the development deals he received after Seinfeld, where he was expected to create the next big show, and how he explored the idea of a targeted audience for his shows.
32:59 - 36:35 (03:35)
Summary
Larry Charles talks about the development deals he received after Seinfeld, where he was expected to create the next big show, and how he explored the idea of a targeted audience for his shows.
EpisodeSpike Feresten: The Man Behind Seinfeld's Soup Nazi | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #88
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
The speaker discusses the role timing played in his success with late night television, particularly in relation to the network executive who was running the show at the time.
36:35 - 39:02 (02:27)
Summary
The speaker discusses the role timing played in his success with late night television, particularly in relation to the network executive who was running the show at the time.
EpisodeSpike Feresten: The Man Behind Seinfeld's Soup Nazi | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #88
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
The speaker talks about his journey from being a writer for Seinfeld to performing in front of the camera for late-night television, with the help of friends and perseverance.
39:02 - 44:30 (05:27)
Summary
The speaker talks about his journey from being a writer for Seinfeld to performing in front of the camera for late-night television, with the help of friends and perseverance.
EpisodeSpike Feresten: The Man Behind Seinfeld's Soup Nazi | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #88
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
The role of TV writers in creating successful shows is often overlooked, but they are the backbone of the industry.
44:30 - 49:40 (05:09)
Summary
The role of TV writers in creating successful shows is often overlooked, but they are the backbone of the industry. While they may not always be great speakers or performers, their work is essential.
EpisodeSpike Feresten: The Man Behind Seinfeld's Soup Nazi | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #88
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
Spike Feresten talks about his interest in cars, especially old Porsches and Land Rovers.
49:40 - 53:42 (04:02)
Summary
Spike Feresten talks about his interest in cars, especially old Porsches and Land Rovers. He also shares a memory of how he got noticed for his passion for cars while working for Dave.
EpisodeSpike Feresten: The Man Behind Seinfeld's Soup Nazi | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #88
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
The speaker talks about owning a Porsche and his admiration for Conan O'Brien and Jay Leno's love for cars.
53:42 - 56:20 (02:38)
Summary
The speaker talks about owning a Porsche and his admiration for Conan O'Brien and Jay Leno's love for cars.
EpisodeSpike Feresten: The Man Behind Seinfeld's Soup Nazi | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #88
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
A conversation that meanders to different topics, including college majors and potential future plans.
56:20 - 58:08 (01:48)
Summary
A conversation that meanders to different topics, including college majors and potential future plans.
EpisodeSpike Feresten: The Man Behind Seinfeld's Soup Nazi | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #88
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
Comedian and writer Spike Feresten joins the podcast to discuss his upcoming movie "Unfrosted" and his podcast "Spike's Car Radio."
58:08 - 59:15 (01:06)
Summary
Comedian and writer Spike Feresten joins the podcast to discuss his upcoming movie "Unfrosted" and his podcast "Spike's Car Radio."