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
201
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
202
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
203
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
204
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
205
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
206
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
207
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
208
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
209
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
210
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
211
Not All Of Us Are Well...
63 min
212
#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
213
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
214
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
215
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
216
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
217
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
218
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
219
TCB Special Election Coverage!
Bryan & Krissy discuss Trump, Biden, & Austin Nasso.
58 min
220
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
221
Come On Down To Car Town!
Bryan & Krissy discuss Brat Summer, Bryan the information monster, Katy Perry’s Woman’s World, Bryan’s facts are not straight about partners & marriage, The Olympics, Simone Biles, (Gina Gershon isn’t out yet hehe), Rugby/Murder Ball, Bryan’s Astrid impersonation returns, Jelly Wuz Herre, Car giveaways, Krissy’s embarrassing moments, Get here quick, at John Dick!, and Bryan’s reality show promo scene.
51 min
222
TCB Infomercial: Brian Moses
Bryan & Krissy discuss the springer to his wilcos?, We are nobody! We love our guests, ROAST BATTLE, 11 years of roast battle, joke writing, The Jonas Brothers Roast, glory holes, working on TV, Bryan’s TV & streaming predictions, Russell Brand, Brawlin’ at the roast, all bets off, TCB coming to roast battle, and the Krissy, Astrid, Christina trifecta will prevail.
58 min
223
Boomerangs, Uvoo & Cougars Too!
Bryan & Krissy discuss all things cougars....what else can we say?
50 min
224
Dear Glen, Bryan Is Sorry!
Bryan & Krissy discuss Petey the pigeon, Bryan the militant hippie, Glen Powell get's a TCB invite, holding space for that and Astrid's smutty reading material!
56 min
225
A Literal Pain In The Butt!
Bryan and Krissy struggle through ANOTHER episode of sickness as Krissy has the "Summer ICK"!?
46 min