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Chat from the Old Cap: Brian Volk-Weiss (98BA)

Join Brian Volk-Weiss (98BA), the founder and CEO of The Nacelle Company and Comedy Dynamics, who has produced and directed stand-up specials and comedy albums for comedians Kevin Hart, Ali Wong, Jim Gaffigan, and Tiffany Haddish.

The UI communication studies graduate has guided the award-winning Comedy Dynamics to becoming the nation’s largest independent producer and distributor of one-hour comedy specials. Volk-Weiss produced Netflix’s Down to Earthwith Zac Efron, The Movies That Made Us, The Toys That Made Us, and Kevin Hart’s Guide to Black History.

Additionally, he has served as executive producer for the History Channel’s Grant, Netflix’s How to Fix a Drug Scandal, and the 2019 Mad About You reboot.

Jeff Liebermann (02MA), the assistant vice president for main campus development at the University of Iowa Center for Advancement, will host the event.

Registration is required and space is limited for this event.

https://uiowa.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJclfuCuqTMtE9VaGwQeTLZ1w7l40E6dcvYQ

Chat from the Old Cap is a series of virtual engagement sessions featuring Iowa alumni and friends sharing stories from their careers, backgrounds, and the university that unites us.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact in advance at