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Comedy History 101

Harmon Leon

Journalist/comedian Harmon Leon dives into the history of comedy; bringing podcast listeners some of his favorite comedy influences, cult classics, and all things comedy history. More at: harmonleon.com More at: comedyhistory101.com

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We dive headfirst into the wonderfully weird world of comedian Andy Kaufman with director Alex Braverman, helmer of the new documentary Thank You Very Much.

The doc explores Kaufman’s legendary career of comedy as performance art, wrestling women, a... more

Kevin McDonald is best known as a founding member of the legendary Canadian sketch comedy troupe – The Kids in the Hall –which appeared on CBS, HBO, and Comedy Central, and had a revival season aired on Amazon Prime Video in 2022.

Kevin joins CH!01 ... more

Comedy History 101 wraps up the year with our best interviews from 2024. Featuring episode excerpts from Arrested Development’s Emmy-winning writer Jim Vallely, Paul Bellini from Kids in the Hall, Joel Thurm – casting director Airplane and Grease, pl... more

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CH101 Select: Chris Farley was one of the most dynamic and beloved comedians to ever grace the stage at both Second City and Saturday Night Live.

And I talk to Brent Hodge, director of the documentary, I Am Chris Farley. We do a deep dive into the l... more

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3.5 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • Seriously Funny

    If a tale has funny bones Harmon Leon will find them. His hilariously thoughtful and thorough interviews and analysis will slip you past the censors, beyond the headlines and behind the curtain on some your favourite Comedy history personalities and breakthrough moments.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    John Brisson
    Canada2 years ago
  • These 2 are horrible

    What a waste of time 2 woke idiots

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Al Manzo
    United States3 years ago
  • Overall pretty meh

    Not very good audio quality. Using other people’s falls for their advantage without doing research.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Beers and Badinage podcast
    United States4 years ago
  • Sasha Baron Cohen

    Can’t list to a podcast with poor quality sound. It sounds like they’re speaking through a tunnel.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Annie Auckland
    New Zealand5 years ago
  • Quotes

    If you are looking for a legitimate history of comedy, look elsewhere. These guys see all comedy as applying to the present day, no questions asked.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    crooked woody
    United States5 years ago

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