The Commercial Break

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."" Thanks you silly chat bot! Wah-bam!!

Episodes

June 27, 2025 66 mins
EP785: Coach Pauly Couch Cushions make a quick return to TCB after his first video put the podcast universe on notice....be careful or you'll end up in half-contact! First, Bryan & Krissy recall their years in the belly of a Fortune 500 beast. They agree that the personality type found in "The Office" area found in almost every office. Then Pauly d is back baby! Watch EP #785 on YouTube! Text us or leave us a voicemail: +1...
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EP784: Bryan finds a NEWER and younger Frankie B and the TCB world takes a collective gasp! Could this be the replacement we hoped might never happen?? It just might be. Pauly Couch Cushions is one lug nut of a human and he's giving guys bad dating advice...of course. This is a can't miss episode as a new era of TCB is born! Watch EP #784 on YouTube! Text us or leave us a voicemail: +1 (212) 433-3TCB FOLLOW US: Instag...
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June 25, 2025 63 mins
EP783: Bryan & Krissy discuss some Instagram videos showing the very wet, very high crowd at this year's Bonnaroo! Then, Bryan shares a story he heard Bill Murray tell about Bruce Willis. Finally, M. Knight Shyamalan movies confuse the hell out of the duo! Watch EP #783 on YouTube! Text us or leave us a voicemail: +1 (212) 433-3TCB FOLLOW US: Instagram:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thecommercialbreak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...
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June 24, 2025 63 mins
TCB Infomercial| EP#782: Comedian, Former ED Trauma Nurse and Influencer Nurse Blake joins Bryan & Krissy. The very funny, always sassy, Nurse Blake joins TCB to discuss his current tour "But Did You Die?", his cruise ship Nurse Camp and his place in the nursing community as a mouthpiece. Blake shares his tough upbringing with conservative parents, who happen to be swingers!? Bryan plays matchmaker and future pans to attends a Nu...
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June 20, 2025 61 mins
EP781: Bryan & Kirssy are planning to Twitch & Kik some live episode recordings in the near future. Does anyone care? Bryan & Krissy discuss humanity's trash receptacle...X. He quickly finds out why he doesn't visit often. Hannah Berner is doing the F1 opening in Times Square. She will never be back to TCB. Ever. But Bryan's looking forward to Tom Cruise hurting himself in the new Mission Impossible. Finally, the duo discuss the ...
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June 19, 2025 62 mins
EP780: Frankie is back with a new business opportunity. This time he's revolutionizing the tattoo industry by doing something almost EVERYONE is already doing. It's a can't fail idea! But first he needs to go inside so we can hear him... Bryan & Krissy wish TCB listener Jenny a Happy Birthday before asking the audience to find Bryan a sexual fetish to enjoy. Then Frankie returns to make us all rich with a new idea that just hap...
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June 18, 2025 67 mins
EP #779: Bryan finds "Alabama Fraternity Consulting" on Insta and is instantly drawn into this mystical creature's world. How does this work? Who uses his services? Who is he? How is he still going to Frat parties at 55 years old?! It's VERY Old School! Then, Xena the cat is remembered. RIP to Rachel's cat who even found a place in Bryan's heart (he is not a cat guy). Call Her Daddy has an interesting question about "the body cou...
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June 17, 2025 55 mins
TCB Infomercial: Joe List | EP#778: Comedian Joe List joins Bryan and Krissy for a candid and hilarious conversation that dives into everything from bombing in Boston, surviving yearly mouse arrivals to and touring with Louis C.K. Joe opens up about his decade-long sobriety journey, the inner chaos that fuels his comedy, and why anxiety is the least funny thing to experience—but maybe the funniest to talk about. From Tuesdays with...
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June 13, 2025 62 mins
EP #777: ChatTCB is hard at work. Did it blow up OpenAI? Maybe. But at least Bryan is getting onboard early with the powerful technology that is sure to destroy us all! Plus, 140,000,000 bees fall out of a truck in WA and we all sigh in relief that we don't live there. Then, Bryan teaches his kids a valuable lesson about dragonflies. They probably shouldn't drink salty pool water...but it sure does look cool! Then, Justin Bieb...
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June 12, 2025 72 mins
Ep#776: Many, many people work for Walmart. But only a select few get chosen to attend the annual Walmart Associates Gathering. Bryan wants to know it all! Every. Last. Detail. Post Malone, Camila Cabello and Jimmy Fallon led this years festivities. However, it's the after hours activities that have B&K wanting more info. Walmart is now offering podcast recording space. Could this be the "jumping of the shark"? Maybe Walmart just...
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June 11, 2025 78 mins
EP#775: Bryan get's it wrong again! While discussing film festivals and premieres, Bryan recalls an invite to the Atlanta premiere of "her" the movie. He insists on calling it "she". Whatever! Plus, sports and betting is discussed as Bryan walks into Kroger to find slot machines in the checkout aisle. The gamification of everything is on and B&K are taking notice...and enjoying it, to some degree. Then, the two discuss Miley Cyrus...
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June 10, 2025 53 mins
EP#774: Krissy leads this conversation and fascinating look at one of the great comic-musicians of our time, Riki Lindhome. From finding success on very early YouTube to playing tribute to one her favorites...John Oates, with her duet music as part of Garfunkel & Oates. Riki now has a new album to make you red faced and giggled! It's out now which means you should go listen! If you're in D.C. and need a laugh, her one woman show de...
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June 6, 2025 66 mins
EP#773: Bryan and Krissy want to bring back Skedaddling...which is really scatting. Anyway, no one cares! On this episode, the two friends discuss the crypto-bro kidnapping in NY that is very dramatic and quite entertaining. We review the plot lines, so far. Then, Bryan digs deep into his Googlebox to pull out the music industry's most interesting true stories. From Brittney and her snake to the Sweedish band that fakes its own ...
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June 5, 2025 75 mins
EP772: Bryan forgets to press record. So, he has to run an episode that should never see the light of day. But Hey...there are 12 others you can listen to from Saturday! In this episode: Bryan finds a Starbucks boyfriend, Snow White is a hot topic and 7 Little Johnston's are back (but not really, because this was recorded months ago!) TCBit: Placebotide fro your Measles! Watch EP #771 on YouTube! Text us or leave us a ...
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June 4, 2025 71 mins
EP771# Bryan get's an anonymous email about mental health and TCB's Endless Day. Like a baby, he cries when the email borders on sentimental. Truthfully, it's a beautiful ode to "The Little Podcast That Couldn't". Plus, PodDaddy Marc Maron is leaving the business and much respect is owed and given by B&K. Then, Bryan gracefully bows out of the Shakira concert experience I favor of marriage points. TCBit: Jizzy Jazz Jeff's Mal...
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EP #770: Bryan & Krissy are taking a much needed (for us, not them) break. So we get the VERY Meta TCB Classic. Which is a TCB Best OF, that is a TCB rerun from season #1. Don't worry, you'll figure it out. Enjoy a very long episode full of all of the Frankie B content from year one of the show. Text us or leave us a voicemail: +1 (212) 433-3TCB FOLLOW US: Instagram:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thecommercialbreak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ...
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May 31, 2025 15 mins
TCB Endless Day (12/12) - EP #769: Goodbye for now! It's Mental Health Awareness month. If you or anyone you know needs help or is in crisis you can text HOME or HOLA to 741741 to reach a live volunteer Crisis Counselor. 24 hours a day. Don’t go through it alone! Special Thanks To: 5 Hour Energy Astrid Green, Jeff Hoadley, Rachel McGrath , Tina Khano, Marianne Cooper CTB-NY (Bella!!) & Kovert Creative Audacy Ne...
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May 31, 2025 48 mins
TCB Endless Day (11/12) - EP #768: Bryan & Krissy are in the home stretch and there is only one person they want to pull them over the finish line...Frankie B! He is alive, tan and ready to rock on his new found yacht! It's Mental Health Awareness month. If you or anyone you know needs help or is in crisis you can text HOME or HOLA to 741741 to reach a live volunteer Crisis Counselor. 24 hours a day. Don’t go through it alone! ...
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May 31, 2025 61 mins
TCB Endless Day (11/12) - EP #767: Tig Notaro's Links: Follow Tig on Instagram Tig's Tour Dates Listen to the "Handsome" podcast It's Mental Health Awareness month. If you or anyone you know needs help or is in crisis you can text HOME or HOLA to 741741 to reach a live volunteer Crisis Counselor. 24 hours a day. Don’t go through it alone! Watch EP #768 on YouTube! Text us or leave us a voicemail: +1 (212) 433...
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May 31, 2025 42 mins
TCB Endless Day (9/12) - EP #766: Bryan and Krissy go live on Twitch and things quickly go sideways. Bryan gives props to the people who make TCB happen, superfine and super friends! Then, they review their favorite and least favorite moments from the show! It's Mental Health Awareness month. If you or anyone you know needs help or is in crisis you can text HOME or HOLA to 741741 to reach a live volunteer Crisis Counselor. 24 h...
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