The Commercial Break

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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Comedy
Improv
151
TCB Infomercial w. Scott Seiss
Bryan & Krissy discuss Bryan don't talk good, Scot Seiss, Cocaine Bear, hot dog races, service jobs, tipping, The Customer Is Always Wrong, shitting at Disney World, contractual laughing, Scott wastes our time, X/Twitter, recording an audio book, and plugging.
46 min
152
Let's Get FERAL
Bryan & Krissy discuss a 33P rivalry, date more hotties, Bryan’s too soft, gotta get those ladies to bounce, Zack Bauer, he does NOT want to open her… Rodney ;), Robot PUAs, skibidi, we MUST see the in field footage, wanna bounce? Call Zack, you like jorts, bait them, How To Be FERAL, QUANTUM PHYSICS, and start a fight with a girl!
59 min
153
TCB Infomercial: Nicky Jam
Bryan & Krissy discuss Nicky Jam, the story of Bryan & Nicky Jam, INSOMNIO, life’s too short to be an asshole, the crack era in Massachusetts (late 80s early 90s), getting discovered bagging groceries, freestyling with the groceries, NIcky Jam don’t play, mixtapes to reggaeton greatness, he’s the godfather, Nicky’s godfather impression, Daddy Yankee, drugs, jail, and drama, Colombia, his journey to comeback, the fame, the new album, Nicky Jam is NOT retiring, and you heard it here first (for real!).
59 min
154
The Secret To Sexcess!
Bryan & Krissy discuss when were your parents banging, Trump trading cards, gold sneakers, they sold out, but we have plenty, Trump’s NFTs and Alt Coin, Bryan got scammed, a trading board member PUA, The 21 Convention, breakout sessions at the PUA convention, Boner Broth 3000, Send Krissy & Christina to a 21 Convention, Nothing special, nothing wrong, Four Elements of Game, bouncing on that dick, puka shell bracelets get the ladies, feel that eye contact, NO HOMO, and 100 hours of in field footage.
68 min
155
Huckin' Buckin' Forest Quantum Witch
Bryan & Krissy discuss The Rusty Nail, another shocking story from Bryan’s past, Mountain Monsters!!!!!!, The Raven Mocker, a rub n’ tug for Huck, southern sayings, keep your eyes open, dammit, Huck n’ Buck got punked, The Forest Quantum Witch :O, ignore the fresh kill, the fire breathing raven mocker, who goes there?!, The Breath Of A Thousand Asses, Jeff? Jeth?, and Billy’s black eyes.
50 min
156
Dinner & Dolby!
Bryan & Krissy discuss being sweaty in Georgia, coffee, Bryan wants to be a downer, why is Bryan like this, It’s show month, baby, a dating show: Buzz (1996), I hate nags, The Smash Mouth, The Tush Push…, a guy unaccustomed to choosing between women, everyone’s a former Disney worker, Tommy Tang’s and a stereo system, Dinner and Dolby, red flags, Gettin twanged at Tang’s, 2 years of buzz, and TCB, Meet me at Tang’s!
52 min
157
TCB Infomercial: Mayim Bialik
Bryan & Krissy discuss Blossom, Beaches, and Big Bang Theory, what happened at Jeopardy, a lil’ bitchin and complainin’, Mayim’s late start in acting, a show about a girl, Bryan’s armchair expert moment, being a famous child, a late science bloomer, Feldman & Haim, human nature, AI hype, sounding 90, going back to acting, keyboard warriors, getting fired from Jeopardy, bodily autonomy, Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown, hyperbaric oxygen chambers.
65 min
158
Older, Wiser, Scarier
Bryan & Krissy discuss Bryan’s getting poked and prodded, a trip to the doctor and the lab, The million dollar lab Krissy was WRONG, the chimp lady, Krissy demolishes Bryan’s logic, a spooky moment, Tom Cruise is on the roof, the universal cat distribution system had chosen the Greens!
59 min
159
The Simon Cowell of Art
Bryan & Krissy discuss the DNC was poppin', Starbucks, revving down, Jolt Cola, big deal birthdays, Bryan famously hates attention, Ask TCB, picking up women, it’s all about a conversation and being yourself, opportunity, small minded people, having the hard conversations, Bryan is the Simon Cowell of art, B Movies, and NextDoor nonsense.
53 min
160
Professional Sports Baller
Bryan & Krissy discuss were-president, Elvira’s Movie Macabre, Cheaters, old man bitching, Tom Brady, sports stars, Bryan having some big feelings (jealousy), Bryan’s sports history, he wasn’t a starter, could he be a bowler, FYI listeners, I don’t hate Bryan, but I do like to keep him on his toes, leaving a child with a stranger at the pool, the gyms are in trouble, pharmacy drama.
49 min
161
TCB Infomercial: Maz Jobrani
Bryan & Krissy discuss old bald heads, being addicted to Clubhouse, The Quantum Witch, Maz Jobrani, the Olympics, the Friday late crowd, a drunk Trump heckler, Iranian comics, feeling old, Maz’s early roles, West Wing, Tiktok, long form short form, benign dancey on stage, hours of content, kid slang, aggro political messaging, and making fun of our nations leaders.
62 min
162
Hotel! Motel! Harry Denton's!
Bryan & Krissy discuss Bennifer is no more, Green Day, wedge salads, Matthew Perry, Love Connection, a little misogyny to start the day, Get him girl, Harry Denton's, A little ask TCB action, Who is eating yogurt on a date, No lunch date kisses, Skydiving on the first date, and Pre skydiving drinks.
61 min
163
Who's Your New Daddy?
Bryan & Krissy discuss private events, make us an offer, Blue’s haircut, the temperature, dangers of the Grand Canyon, oozing problems, Heavenly Wheels n Deals, Bryan’s Mama Drama, firefighters stealing Astrid, a cooter snafu, Jane from Ohio, Important PSAs, a cautionary vibrator tale, the villages, some guy on Bryan’s instagram, and Bryan’s mom’s wigs.
53 min
164
He's Got That Good Good Wood
Bryan & Krissy discuss our live shows, Bryan & Juan are no more, the news, the astronauts that are stuck in space, Bryan’s newscaster voice, questions remain, no leaking allowed, space, Stonehenge, getting a physical, needles in the neck, phlebotomy, that good good wood, Disney, and Matthew Perry.
57 min
165
TCB Infomercial: Lewis Black
Bryan & Krissy discuss Lewis Black, the Orioles/Braves/Cubs, performing in the suburbs, the politicians did not leave us alone this summer, Jacob’s Ladder, New York in the 80s, writing plays, getting rejected, Political drama making Lewis angry, Bryan should not be allowed to vote, teleprompters, getting on The Daily Show, more fanboying <3, he’s done with touring, and Lewis & Kathleen Madigan.
58 min
166
Not All Of Us Are Well...
63 min
167
#GapLife
Bryan & Krissy discuss Bryan talks penises, he needs a deep dick fake, Rafa’s biohacks, shakti mat, Krissy’s a napper, IDINA MENZEL, BROADWAY STAR OF WICKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, Rush Szn, Gap Decades, Lockers!, Daddy Caputo, Blue will keep the frat boys away, Bryan saying “on fleek”, Bryan’s algorithm, Earthquake noises in Bryan’s house, A graduation card mix up, and Mr. Green the creep!
58 min
168
Tales From The Crypt
Bryan & Krissy discuss no more Olympics 🙁, RayGun the breakdancer, the Closing ceremonies, Tom Cruise, Anchovy mouth, 2023/2024 has been tough for us, Bryan’s mom & her long term rehab center, QVC addiction, Bryan’s elevator troubles, tales from the crypt, dog karma, and Barking Blue.
54 min
169
TCB Infomercial: Sam Morril
Bryan & Krissy discuss Bryan tells other people’s bits (again), first of all Bryan, Glen doesn’t even take his shirt off in Twisters, GLEN HAS BEEN WORKING FOR DECADES FOR THIS, Sam’s morning show bit, bombing at corporate gigs, Bryan the self proclaimed ass licker, working the room, casinos, Vegas (the airport of cities), dating a yapper, interior decorators, mom slander, being your own boss, and starting podcasts during covid.
58 min
170
The Gnome Gnows
Bryan & Krissy discuss aliens, the old ITV crew, thank you to Gina Gershon, now that Bryan has Peacock, I petition to force him to watch Below Deck, a pole vault punch, 90’s ITV alien show, out of this world orgasm, smells like team spirit…, is she going to outer space or just dreaming, work it out on the gang bang, who is Ian The Octopus Man, it’s lovely to imagine, Cat Gran?, and Bryan’s sleep paralysis experience.
48 min
171
Slingshot Shenanigans
Bryan & Krissy discuss the Snoop & Flava Olympics, TCB in PCB, 30A, Bryan’s beach access foibles, steeplechase, trying to wrangle kids on vacation, an ill fated beach vacation, the slingshot, and Bryan sleuths on his vacay neighbors.
56 min
172
Questions Remain...
Bryan & Krissy discuss songs of the summer, POV Grateful Dead at the Sphere, U2, Phish, Grateful Dead, The Eagles, and EDM, egg shaped seats, getting weed in Vegas, Bryan & Krissy’s trip to Bonnaroo, forgetting Ozzy Osbourne, brainstorming flops, Brian Moses & RBL Weekly, send us your roasts 212.433.3822, FUCK CANCER, Roast rules, a great diet: salsa and cupcakes, Bryan is a wimp, questions remain, a serious TLC moment, be nice to people, bad romance passages, and Chapelle Ronan?
59 min
173
TCB Infomercial: Gina Gershon
Bryan & Krissy discuss Gina Gershon, we are blessed today, Borderlands, Covid to Pandora, Gina’s first legit roles, John Hughes, tricked into snaking, lying about your age to get into an acting program, the demon within, playing Donatella, David Mamet, learn how to direct yourself, Showgirls, filming Bound, losing representation over Bound, and Gina is booked and busy.
53 min
174
TCB Special Election Coverage!
Bryan & Krissy discuss Trump, Biden, & Austin Nasso.
58 min
175
Olympics Awe!
Bryan & Krissy discuss the Olympics are in full swing, fencing is for hotties, the boner, The Opening Ceremonies, Celine Dion :’), Parisian food, Snoop, treading water, say no to underwater filming, TCB Live Shows: Orlando and Miami, some very informative music, and no detail too small.
53 min