{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Keith Reza on Comedy, Fame, and Never Giving Up","description":"Keith Reza on Comedy, Fame, and Never Giving Up This week on Drinking During Business Hours, Sarah Halstead and Rich Chassler sit down with comedian, actor, writer, and podcaster Keith Reza for a funny, candid, and inspiring conversation about building a career in comedy, staying persistent in entertainment, and carving out your own voice in a brutally competitive business. With roots in stand-up, a long-running podcast of his own, and years spent learning from the legendary Norm Macdonald, Keith brings the kind of behind-the-scenes perspective comedy fans love. From the grind of live comedy to storytelling, podcasting, industry survival, and the mindset it takes to keep going, this episode is a great listen for comics, creators, and anybody chasing a creative life. If you love conversations about stand-up, entertainment, mental resilience, and the reality behind making it, this one belongs on your watchlist. &amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp; \ud83c\udfa4 Guest Info Keith Reza is a stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and podcast host with more than 20 years in comedy. He was diagnosed with Asperger\u2019s Syndrome at 13 and found comedy as a way to connect with people and navigate the world. He was mentored by Norm Macdonald for nine years, contributed as a writer on Norm Macdonald Has a Show and Norm Macdonald Live, has appeared on NBC, Animal Planet, and Netflix Is A Joke, and released the special Keith Reza: Make It Happen. He also hosts the long-running celebrity interview podcast Reza Rifts. &amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udd17 Guest Social Links   Website: https:\/\/www.keithreza.com\/   Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/keithreza\/   Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/realkeithreza   X \/ Twitter: https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/keithreza   TikTok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@keithreza   YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCpyRbdbee3pBlDrtMDd6Pww   Podcast - Reza Rifts: https:\/\/www.keithreza.com\/gallery   &amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp; \ud83c\udf77 Drink of the Podcast Drink of the Podcast: Molto Bene Mocktails Whether it\u2019s wine, cocktails, or something unexpected, the drink always sets the tone on Drinking During Business Hours, where comedy, conversation, and happy hour energy always meet in the middle. \u23f1\ufe0f Chapters 00:00 Intro to Keith Reza 02:15 Keith\u2019s comedy journey 06:40 Learning from Norm Macdonald 11:05 Writing, performing, and finding your voice 16:20 The reality of stand-up life 22:10 Hosting Reza Rifts 28:35 Comedy, resilience, and mental toughness 35:00 Entertainment industry lessons 42:25 What keeps comedians going 49:10 Final thoughts and where to follow Keith \ud83d\udce3 Call to Action If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you like, comment, and subscribe to Drinking During Business Hours for more conversations with comedians, actors, writers, and creatives from across entertainment and culture. Drop a comment with your favorite Keith Reza moment and share the episode with someone who loves stand-up comedy, podcasts, and behind-the-scenes industry stories. \ud83e\udd42 Host Links Sarah IG @sarahhalstead https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sarahhalstead\/?hl=en&amp;nbsp; FB @sarahjhalsteadcomic https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sarahjhalsteadcomic\/ X @sarahjhalstead&amp;nbsp; https:\/\/twitter.com\/sarahjhalstead&amp;nbsp; Website&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; @SarahHalstead | sarahjhalstead.com Rich IG @richchassler https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/richchassler\/ FB @chasslerfans https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Chasslerfans\/ X @richchassler https:\/\/x.com\/richchassler&amp;nbsp; Website&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;richardchassler.com  \ud83d\udce7 drinkingduringbusinesshours@gmail.com \ud83c\udfa7 Please rate &amp;amp; review the podcast on your favorite platform \u2014 it helps more than you know! &amp;nbsp; Follow the podcast here: \ud83c\udf77 Apple Podcasts:  Drinking During Business Hours ,,, https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/drinking-during-business-hours-with-sarah-halstead\/id1273935631&amp;nbsp; Watch it on YouTube ... https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@Sarahhalsteadcomedian&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; #KeithReza #StandUpComedy #Podcasting #ComedyPodcast #DrinkingDuringBusinessHours #SarahHalstead #RichChassler #ComedianLife #EntertainmentPodcast #PodcastGuest #ComedyJourney #CreativeLife #NormMacdonald #JohnCusack #SuccessMindset ","author_name":"Drinking During Business Hours with Sarah Halstead and Rich Chassler | Where comedy &amp; fine wine meet!","author_url":"http:\/\/sarahjhalstead.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42240105\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/42240105"}