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Laugh Tracks Legends of Comedy with Randy and Steve

Randy Hodgins and Steve McLellan
Saturday Night Live
Comedy
The Tonight Show
Monty Python
Carol Kane
Second City
Cedric the Entertainer
Foster Brooks
SCTV
Kings Of Comedy
Barbershop
Jackie Gleason
The Honeymooners
Hollywood Walk Of Fame
Frankie Howerd
Drew Carey
Howard Hesseman
David Letterman
Danny Thomas
Netflix

Randy Hodgins and Steve McLellan’s lifelong love of comedy was kindled when they met more than 40 years ago in graduate school in Seattle. While managing family and professional work responsibilities, they hosted a one hour comedy radio program on Saturday mornings for 10 years on a small radio station in Olympia, WA and also co-authored two books on northwest popular culture – Seattle on Film (19... more

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Meet Ronny Chieng, one of the brightest standup stars and comic actors to emerge from the Daily Show in recent years. Trained as a lawyer, Ronny didn't feel the legal love (poor grades will do that) so he began performing standup in Australia back th... more

Listen closely and you'll hear a voice getting louder and louder and LOUDER.  Since we are talking comedy, that must be the voice of Jo Anne Worley who charmed America with a brash and bawdy persona -- and who has continued to be an audience favorite... more

Grab a skateboard and roll on over to say hello to Paul Rodriguez who is as proud of his professional skateboarding son Paul Jr (known as P-Rod) as he is of his Mexican heritage. Born in Mexico but raised in East Los Angeles, Paul has become a legend... more

After Johnny there was Jay -- Jay Leno that is, who took over the helm of the Tonight Show when Johnny Carson retired back in 1992. No pressure there! But Jay was used to pressure having ascended from class clown, to scrapping standup working the clu... more

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Ronny Chieng
Stand-up comedian and actor
The Daily Show; Netflix; Crazy Rich Asians
Episode: Ronny Chieng
Joanne Worley
Legend of comedy and actress
Actor/Comedian
Episode: Jo Anne Worley
Paul Rodriguez
Mexican-American comedian and actor
Comedian/Actor
Episode: Paul Rodriguez
Tig Notaro
Stand-up comedian, director, producer, and actress
Self / Tig Notaro
Episode: Tig Notaro
Brent Butt
Actor, comedian, and writer; creator of Corner Gas
Corner Gas (TV show)
Episode: Brent Butt
Harry Shearer
Voice actor and comedian known for The Simpsons; creator and performer in radio and film
The Simpsons / Le Show / This Is Spinal Tap
Episode: Harry Shearer
Seth Rogen
Actor, writer, producer; Vancouver-born comedian and cannabis advocate
Actor/Producer
Episode: Seth Rogen
Orson Bean
Comedian and actor, To Tell the Truth in 1966; star of Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman
Actor/Comedian
Episode: Orson Bean
Kenan Thompson
Comedian and actor known for SNL, Kenan and Kel, Good Burger
SNL, Kenan and Kel, Good Burger
Episode: Kenan Thompson

Hosts

Steve McLellan
Co-host guiding conversations and providing biographical framing across episodes
Randy Hodgins
Host of episodes with a collaborative, conversational approach and industry insight

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • Fun listening

    Laugh Tracks Legends of Comedy is a great little show providing a brief summary of many known comedians.

    Researched with diligence & thoughtfully curated you will gain interesting insights

    Do follow and support this talented team.

    Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    April Adelaide
    Australia3 years ago
  • Stilted

    Their delivery of the information is awful. One might think they would get better after 50 or so episodes, but no. They are so stilted, it’s as if they are reading scripts they’ve never seen before, on a bumpy bus ride.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Mark Steven Morton
    Canada5 years ago
  • Informative and succinct with funny snippets

    Randy and Steve provide interesting information on comedy legions. They include brief autobiographical information and some clips to give you an idea of the humour and delivery of the featured comedians.

    Unlike many hosts who extend their podcasts with self ingratiation and apparently unscripted blather, these guys keep it succinct and focused.

    Give it a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PreviouslyUnusedNickname
    Canada5 years ago
  • Amazing and informative

    You’ll laugh and learn! Highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cornelius
    United States6 years ago

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The show is well-researched and thoughtfully curated, giving you interesting insights into known comedians.
Some listeners find the delivery stilted and scripted.
Listeners appreciate the informative and entertaining mix of nostalgia and industry insight.
Hosts stay succinct and focused, offering autobiographical context and clips without excessive rambling.

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Apple Podcasts
#219
United States/Comedy/Stand-Up
Apple Podcasts
#172
Canada/Comedy/Stand-Up
Apple Podcasts
#179
United Kingdom/Comedy/Stand-Up
Apple Podcasts
#128
Australia/Comedy/Stand-Up
Apple Podcasts
#188
Japan/Comedy/Stand-Up

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Seth Rogen
Q: What early experiences shaped your career in comedy?
Rogan discusses growing up in Vancouver, performing stand-up as a teen, and the influence of mentors like Judd Apatow that helped catalyze his development.
Robin Duke
Q: Okay, Steve Arino. What former high school classmate of Catherine O'Hara is the only woman to be a cast member of Saturday Night Live and SCTV?
The answer is Robin Duke, who later joined SNL as a writer and cast member, becoming part of the show's history alongside other Canadian talents.

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What is Laugh Tracks Legends of Comedy about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A conversational, nostalgia-tinged deep dive into comedy legends, with a focus on stand-up, sketch teams, and iconic TV and film figures. The show weaves biographical milestones, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and historical context to illuminate how different comedians shaped North American humor across decades. Listeners can expect concise bios, curated clips, and affectionate storytelling from two longtime fans who blend admiration with industry insight. A standout angle is their breadth—covering Canadian and American icons alike—and their penchant for pairing personal anecdotes with career milestones, making it accessible to both hardcore comedy nerds and casual fans.

Noteworthy strengths include tight, clip-led storytelling and a clear ... more

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2. Joanne Worley
3. Paul Rodriguez
4. Tig Notaro
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6. Harry Shearer
7. Seth Rogen
8. Orson Bean

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