Ray Romano

Mentioned in 10 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

An actor and voice performer discussed across comedy and entertainment podcasts for his extensive career spanning television, film, and stage. Known for starring in the sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond after being rejected from a News Radio pilot, and for voice acting in the Ice Age franchise films. Podcasts reference him in contexts ranging from Broadway collaborations to film roles alongside other comedians and actors.

Appears On

SmartLess Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito Pluribus: The Official Podcast Monday Morning Podcast Late Night with Seth Meyers Podcast Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade The Joe Rogan Experience This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast 60 Songs That Explain the '90s

Episode Appearances

SmartLess · May 21, 2026

"RE-RELEASE: Nate Bargatze"

“Mentioned as comedian with new special on Amazon”

Stand-up comedy writing and structureComedy performance in arena venuesSelf-deprecating humor vs. punching down

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Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito · May 15, 2026

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Jim Breuer

“Brewer had to follow Romano at a comedy club where he crushed the performance”

Saturday Night Live audition process and cast dynamicsSyndicated television production in the 1990sTransition from dramatic acting aspirations to comedy career

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Pluribus: The Official Podcast · May 12, 2026

S1E10Bonus:“Carol” and Carol: A Conversation

“Co-host of the podcast episode, sharing stories about early career experiences and professional growth”

Theater-to-Television Career TransitionsLive Audience Performance TechniquesMulti-Camera Sitcom Production Methods

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Monday Morning Podcast · Apr 16, 2026

Bob Odenkirk | Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 4-16-26

“Referenced as example of comedian-turned-actor who succeeded despite industry skepticism about his voice”

Character Development in Theater PerformanceStand-Up Comedy Craft and Audience InteractionAction Film Screenwriting and Direction

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Late Night with Seth Meyers Podcast · Feb 26, 2026

Jake Shane | Trump Throws Tantrum at SOTU, Tries to Co-Opt Men's Hockey Olympic Gold Medal Victory: A Closer Look

“Co-star in Jake Shane's Broadway show 'All Out'”

2024 Midterm Election StrategyPresidential Approval Ratings and PollingState of the Union Address Effectiveness

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Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade · Feb 26, 2026

Denis Leary: Conan’s Comedy Cousin

“Voice actor in Ice Age franchise films; negotiated compensation bump with Dennis Leary and John Leguizamo”

Boston Comedy Scene History and EvolutionStreaming vs. Theatrical Distribution StrategyInternational Film Production Tax Incentives

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The Joe Rogan Experience · Feb 10, 2026

#2451 - Cheryl Hines

“Actor replaced from News Radio pilot; went on to star in Everybody Loves Raymond after being fired”

Political Polarization and TribalismElection Integrity and Voter ID LawsMedia Censorship and Government Coordination

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This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von · Feb 9, 2026

#638 - Kevin James

“Co-starred with Kevin in film Grilled alongside Kim Coates; meat salesmen roles”

Stand-up comedy career development and early strugglesTransition from comedy to dramatic acting rolesMarriage and relationships in entertainment industry

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Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast · Oct 1, 2025

Ep 579 - Crumb & The Hutt (feat. Joe Derosa & Lemaire Lee)

“Praised for role in Everybody Loves Raymond and cool demeanor when visiting comedy venues”

American Revolutionary War history and founding mythologyOrigin and etymology of 'United States of America'Ken Burns documentary filmmaking and historical narrative

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60 Songs That Explain the '90s · Jun 12, 2025

“Ether”—Nas

“Star of 'Everybody Loves Raymond' used as comedic example of personal beef based on physical resemblance”

Rap Diss Tracks and Hip-Hop FeudsNas vs. Jay-Z Rivalry (2001)Illmatic Album Legacy and Influence

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