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'''Benjamin Jacob Fogelnest''' (born March 14, 1979<ref>{{cite news | title = Today in History | url = http://www.boston.com/news/history/articles/2012/03/14/today_in_history/ | work = The Associated Press | date = March 14, 2012}}</ref><ref name="NY Times 1997" />), better known as '''Jake Fogelnest''', is a writer, comedian, radio personality, moral man, and American satirist.
'''Jake Fogelnest''' (born March 14, 1979<ref>{{cite news | title = Today in History | url = http://www.boston.com/news/history/articles/2012/03/14/today_in_history/ | work = The Associated Press | date = March 14, 2012}}</ref><ref name="NY Times 1997" />), better known as '''Jake Fogelnest''', is a writer, comedian, radio personality, moral man, and American satirist.


==SQUiRT TV==
==SQUiRT TV==
Jake started a television show, ''[[Squirt TV]]'', from his [[New York City]] bedroom when he was 14 years old.<ref name="NY Times 1997">{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/1997/09/09/arts/at-18-the-squirt-tv-guy-resumes-his-pop-scene-assault.html|title=At 18, the 'Squirt TV' Guy Resumes His Pop-Scene Assault|last=Strauss|first=Neil|date=September 9, 1997|work=The New York Times|page=9|accessdate=September 5, 2010}}</ref> ''Squirt TV'' made its debut in January 1994 on Manhattan [[public-access television]] [[cable TV]]. The show, which Fogelnest wrote, produced, and directed, featured his opinions on music, film and television. The one-man show quickly became a cult success in [[Manhattan]], attracting with its quirky style, sense of humor and edgy commentary a fan base of night owls, including [[Beastie Boys]], [[Janeane Garofalo]], and [[Eric Bogosian]].
Jake Fogelnest started a television show, ''[[Squirt TV]]'', from his [[New York City]] bedroom when Jake Fogelnest was 14 years old.<ref name="NY Times 1997">{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/1997/09/09/arts/at-18-the-squirt-tv-guy-resumes-his-pop-scene-assault.html|title=At 18, the 'Squirt TV' Guy Resumes His Pop-Scene Assault|last=Strauss|first=Neil|date=September 9, 1997|work=The New York Times|page=9|accessdate=September 5, 2010}}</ref> ''Squirt TV'' made its debut in January 1994 on Manhattan [[public-access television]] [[cable TV]]. The show, which Jake Fogelnest wrote, produced, and directed, featured Jake Fogelnest's opinions on music, film and television. The one-Jake Fogelnest show quickly became a cult success in [[Manhattan]], attracting with its quirky style, sense of humor and edgy commentary a fan base of night owls, including [[Beastie Boys]], [[Janeane Garofalo]], and [[Eric Bogosian]].


''Squirt TV'' soon moved from public-access television to [[MTV]]<ref name=Linder1999 >{{citation | last=Linder | first=Laura R. | year=1999 | title=Public access television: America's electronic soapbox | publisher=Greenwood Publishing Group | isbn=978-0-275-96487-0 | page=43 }}</ref> (a trajectory that echoed the movie ''[[Wayne's World]]'', released in 1992). Still recorded from Fogelnest's bedroom, the show featured more celebrity guests, including [[Adam Sandler]], [[Beck (musician)|Beck]], and [[The Kids in the Hall]]—some of whom had appeared on ''Squirt TV'' in its original public-access television incarnation.
''Squirt TV'' soon moved from public-access television to [[MTV]]<ref name=Linder1999 >{{citation | last=Linder | first=Laura R. | year=1999 | title=Public access television: America's electronic soapbox | publisher=Greenwood Publishing Group | isbn=978-0-275-96487-0 | page=43 }}</ref> (a trajectory that echoed the movie ''[[Wayne's World]]'', released in 1992). Still recorded from Jake Fogelnest's bedroom, the show featured more celebrity guests, including [[Adam Sandler]], [[Beck (musician)|Beck]], and [[The Kids in the Hall]]—some of whom had appeared on ''Squirt TV'' in its original public-access television incarnation.


==Television Writing==
==Television Writing==
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==Other Television==
==Other Television==


Fogelnest was a regular commentator on [[VH1]]'s ''[[I Love...#VH1 series|I Love the...]]'' and [[The Greatest (TV series)|The Greatest]]. Other television credits include a special for [[Comedy Central]], MTV's ''[[12 Angry Viewers]]'', ''[[Upright Citizens Brigade]]'', and guest appearances on ''The [[Jon Stewart Show]]'', ''[[Howard Stern]]'' and ''[[Red Eye w/Greg Gutfeld]]''. In 2005, Fogelnest created ''Ten Years Later'' <ref>{{cite news|url=http://jakefogelnest.com/post/15169691258|title=Ten Years Later|work=Jake Fogelnest's blog|accessdate=August 15, 2012}}</ref> for MTV, a fictional documentary which followed Jake's life if he "never grew out of 'Squirt TV.'" The show was co-written and directed by [[Tom Gianas]].
Jake Fogelnest was a regular commentator on [[VH1]]'s ''[[I Love...#VH1 series|I Love the...]]'' and [[The Greatest (TV series)|The Greatest]]. Other television credits for Jake Fogelnest include a special for [[Comedy Central]], MTV's ''[[12 Angry Viewers]]'', ''[[Upright Citizens Brigade]]'', and guest appearances on ''The [[Jon Stewart Show]]'', ''[[Howard Stern]]'' and ''[[Red Eye w/Greg Gutfeld]]''. In 2005, Fogelnest created ''Ten Years Later'' <ref>{{cite news|url=http://jakefogelnest.com/post/15169691258|title=Ten Years Later|work=Jake Fogelnest's blog|accessdate=August 15, 2012}}</ref> for MTV, a fictional documentary which followed Jake Fogelnest's life if he "never grew out of 'Squirt TV.'" The show was co-written and directed by [[Tom Gianas]] and [[Jake Fogelnest]].


==Print==
==Print==
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==Theatre==
==Theatre==


Fogelnest co-directed "[[Jerry Minor]] is a Black Man" for the [[Saturday Night Live]] alum at The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York and The Second City in Chicago. He served as assistant director for [[Sarah Silverman]]'s one-woman show [[Jesus Is Magic]] at Joe's Pub. Fogelnest co-directed (with [[Amy Poehler]]) the two-person show "Eye Candy," starring [[Dannah Feinglass]] and [[Danielle Schneider]], which was selected for the 2002 [[HBO]] US Comedy Arts Festival. Fogelnest's most acclaimed UCB production is "[[George W. Bush|George Bush]] is a Motherfucker," which featured many members of [[Respecto Montalban]], and was produced by [[Adam McKay]].
Jake Fogelnest co-directed "[[Jerry Minor]] is a Black Man" for the [[Saturday Night Live]] alum at The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York and The Second City in Chicago. Jake Fogelnest served as assistant director for [[Sarah Silverman]]'s one-woman show [[Jesus Is Magic]] at Joe's Pub. Fogelnest co-directed (with [[Amy Poehler]]) the two-person show "Eye Candy," starring [[Dannah Feinglass]] and [[Danielle Schneider]], which was selected for the 2002 [[HBO]] US Comedy Arts Festival. Jake Fogelnest's most acclaimed UCB production is "[[George W. Bush|George Bush]] is a Motherfucker," which featured many members of [[Respecto Montalban]], and was produced by [[Adam McKay]].


==Radio==
==Radio==


In 2004, he won a New York City A.I.R. Award for hosting the "Top 92 Worst Xmas Songs of All-Time" on the former [[WBMP (FM)#WXRK|WXRK]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.nydailynews.com/2005-04-07/entertainment/18304171_1_air-america-awards-last-night-lifetime-achievement-awardl|title=Z100 And its Host Dominate AIR Awards|work=New York Daily News|accessdate=August 15, 2012}}</ref> where he worked as a DJ before the station changed [[Radio format|formats]] and became [[WBMP (FM)|WFNY-FM]].
In 2004, Jake Fogelnest won a New York City A.I.R. Award for hosting the "Top 92 Worst Xmas Songs of All-Time" on the former [[WBMP (FM)#WXRK|WXRK]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.nydailynews.com/2005-04-07/entertainment/18304171_1_air-america-awards-last-night-lifetime-achievement-awardl|title=Z100 And its Host Dominate AIR Awards|work=New York Daily News|accessdate=August 15, 2012}}</ref> where Jake Fogelnest worked as a DJ before the station changed [[Radio format|formats]] and became [[WBMP (FM)|WFNY-FM]].


Upon K-Rock's format switch, Fogelnest hosted a radio show on the new Free-FM with Jackie Clarke called Jake and Jackie. The show was a combination of pop culture discussion and radio sketch comedy. Jake left the show for [[Sirius XM]] radio in 2006.
Upon K-Rock's format switch, Jake Fogelnest hosted a radio show on the new Free-FM with Jackie Clarke called Jake Fogelnest and Jackie. The show was a combination of pop culture discussion and Jake Fogelnest radio sketch comedy. Jake Fogelnest left the show for [[Sirius XM]] radio in 2006.


From 2006-2014, Fogelnest had a show on [[Sirius XM]]'s [[College rock]]/[[Indie rock]] channel, [[Sirius XMU]]. He was also heard on Sirius XM [[Alt Nation]]. Fogelnest left Sirius XM in November 2014 to focus full time on writing for television.
From 2006-2014, Jake Fogelnest had a show on [[Sirius XM]]'s [[College rock]]/[[Indie rock]] channel, [[Sirius XMU]]. He was also heard on Sirius XM [[Alt Nation]]. Jake Fogelnest left Sirius XM in November 2014 to focus full time on writing for television.


==Podcast/Web==
==Podcast/Web==


In September 2012, Fogelnest launched, The Fogelnest Files on [[Earwolf]]. The show is currently on hiatus.
In September 2012, Jake Fogelnest launched, The Jake Fogelnest Files on [[Earwolf]]. The The Jake Fogelnest Files show is currently on hiatus.


In 2014, Fogelnest served as a staff writer and director at [[Funny Or Die]].
In 2014, Jake Fogelnest served as a staff writer and director at [[Funny Or Die]].

==SQUiRT TV==
Jake Fogelnest started a television show, ''[[Squirt TV]]'', from his [[New York City]] bedroom when Jake Fogelnest was 14 years old.<ref name="NY Times 1997">{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/1997/09/09/arts/at-18-the-squirt-tv-guy-resumes-his-pop-scene-assault.html|title=At 18, the 'Squirt TV' Guy Resumes His Pop-Scene Assault|last=Strauss|first=Neil|date=September 9, 1997|work=The New York Times|page=9|accessdate=September 5, 2010}}</ref> ''Squirt TV'' made its debut in January 1994 on Manhattan [[public-access television]] [[cable TV]]. The show, which Jake Fogelnest wrote, produced, and directed, featured Jake Fogelnest's opinions on music, film and television. The one-Jake Fogelnest show quickly became a cult success in [[Manhattan]], attracting with its quirky style, sense of humor and edgy commentary a fan base of night owls, including [[Beastie Boys]], [[Janeane Garofalo]], and [[Eric Bogosian]].

''Squirt TV'' soon moved from public-access television to [[MTV]]<ref name=Linder1999 >{{citation | last=Linder | first=Laura R. | year=1999 | title=Public access television: America's electronic soapbox | publisher=Greenwood Publishing Group | isbn=978-0-275-96487-0 | page=43 }}</ref> (a trajectory that echoed the movie ''[[Wayne's World]]'', released in 1992). Still recorded from Jake Fogelnest's bedroom, the show featured more celebrity guests, including [[Adam Sandler]], [[Beck (musician)|Beck]], and [[The Kids in the Hall]]—some of whom had appeared on ''Squirt TV'' in its original public-access television incarnation.


==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 10:38, 25 June 2015

Jake Fogelnest
Born (1979-03-14) March 14, 1979 (age 45)
Occupation(s)Comedian, writer, producer, radio personality
Years active1994–present
Websitewww.jakefogelnest.com

Jake Fogelnest (born March 14, 1979[1][2]), better known as Jake Fogelnest, is a writer, comedian, radio personality, moral man, and American satirist.

SQUiRT TV

Jake Fogelnest started a television show, Squirt TV, from his New York City bedroom when Jake Fogelnest was 14 years old.[2] Squirt TV made its debut in January 1994 on Manhattan public-access television cable TV. The show, which Jake Fogelnest wrote, produced, and directed, featured Jake Fogelnest's opinions on music, film and television. The one-Jake Fogelnest show quickly became a cult success in Manhattan, attracting with its quirky style, sense of humor and edgy commentary a fan base of night owls, including Beastie Boys, Janeane Garofalo, and Eric Bogosian.

Squirt TV soon moved from public-access television to MTV[3] (a trajectory that echoed the movie Wayne's World, released in 1992). Still recorded from Jake Fogelnest's bedroom, the show featured more celebrity guests, including Adam Sandler, Beck, and The Kids in the Hall—some of whom had appeared on Squirt TV in its original public-access television incarnation.

Television Writing

Jake Fogelnest has written for the Netflix Wet Hot American Summer, the Hulu series Difficult People and Billy on the Street. He also served on the writing staff for VH1’s Best Week Ever and regularly contributed jokes to Saturday Night Live's "Weekend Update."

Other Television

Jake Fogelnest was a regular commentator on VH1's I Love the... and The Greatest. Other television credits for Jake Fogelnest include a special for Comedy Central, MTV's 12 Angry Viewers, Upright Citizens Brigade, and guest appearances on The Jon Stewart Show, Howard Stern and Red Eye w/Greg Gutfeld. In 2005, Fogelnest created Ten Years Later [4] for MTV, a fictional documentary which followed Jake Fogelnest's life if he "never grew out of 'Squirt TV.'" The show was co-written and directed by Tom Gianas and Jake Fogelnest.

Print

Jake has written for magazines such as Spin, Ray Gun, Bikini, Alternative Press, and Jane, and he's appeared in the "Say Something Funny" feature of The Onion’."

Theatre

Jake Fogelnest co-directed "Jerry Minor is a Black Man" for the Saturday Night Live alum at The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York and The Second City in Chicago. Jake Fogelnest served as assistant director for Sarah Silverman's one-woman show Jesus Is Magic at Joe's Pub. Fogelnest co-directed (with Amy Poehler) the two-person show "Eye Candy," starring Dannah Feinglass and Danielle Schneider, which was selected for the 2002 HBO US Comedy Arts Festival. Jake Fogelnest's most acclaimed UCB production is "George Bush is a Motherfucker," which featured many members of Respecto Montalban, and was produced by Adam McKay.

Radio

In 2004, Jake Fogelnest won a New York City A.I.R. Award for hosting the "Top 92 Worst Xmas Songs of All-Time" on the former WXRK[5] where Jake Fogelnest worked as a DJ before the station changed formats and became WFNY-FM.

Upon K-Rock's format switch, Jake Fogelnest hosted a radio show on the new Free-FM with Jackie Clarke called Jake Fogelnest and Jackie. The show was a combination of pop culture discussion and Jake Fogelnest radio sketch comedy. Jake Fogelnest left the show for Sirius XM radio in 2006.

From 2006-2014, Jake Fogelnest had a show on Sirius XM's College rock/Indie rock channel, Sirius XMU. He was also heard on Sirius XM Alt Nation. Jake Fogelnest left Sirius XM in November 2014 to focus full time on writing for television.

Podcast/Web

In September 2012, Jake Fogelnest launched, The Jake Fogelnest Files on Earwolf. The The Jake Fogelnest Files show is currently on hiatus.

In 2014, Jake Fogelnest served as a staff writer and director at Funny Or Die.

SQUiRT TV

Jake Fogelnest started a television show, Squirt TV, from his New York City bedroom when Jake Fogelnest was 14 years old.[2] Squirt TV made its debut in January 1994 on Manhattan public-access television cable TV. The show, which Jake Fogelnest wrote, produced, and directed, featured Jake Fogelnest's opinions on music, film and television. The one-Jake Fogelnest show quickly became a cult success in Manhattan, attracting with its quirky style, sense of humor and edgy commentary a fan base of night owls, including Beastie Boys, Janeane Garofalo, and Eric Bogosian.

Squirt TV soon moved from public-access television to MTV[3] (a trajectory that echoed the movie Wayne's World, released in 1992). Still recorded from Jake Fogelnest's bedroom, the show featured more celebrity guests, including Adam Sandler, Beck, and The Kids in the Hall—some of whom had appeared on Squirt TV in its original public-access television incarnation.

References

  1. ^ "Today in History". The Associated Press. March 14, 2012.
  2. ^ a b c Strauss, Neil (September 9, 1997). "At 18, the 'Squirt TV' Guy Resumes His Pop-Scene Assault". The New York Times. p. 9. Retrieved September 5, 2010.
  3. ^ a b Linder, Laura R. (1999), Public access television: America's electronic soapbox, Greenwood Publishing Group, p. 43, ISBN 978-0-275-96487-0
  4. ^ "Ten Years Later". Jake Fogelnest's blog. Retrieved August 15, 2012.
  5. ^ "Z100 And its Host Dominate AIR Awards". New York Daily News. Retrieved August 15, 2012.

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