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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
Second City
Cedric the Entertainer
Carol Kane
Foster Brooks
SCTV
Kings Of Comedy
Barbershop
Jackie Gleason
The Honeymooners
Hollywood Walk Of Fame
Drew Carey
Frankie Howerd
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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You might want to wait until 4:20 to fire up this episode. And why not -- this time we feature Seth Rogan, comedian, movie star, and enthusiastic cannabis consumer. Hailing from Vancouver, BC Seth managed to score a role in Freaks and Geeks at age 16... more

People who are famous for just being famous have been around forever but this weeks Legend Orson Bean gladly took that role, calling himself a "Neo-celebrity." Orson is being far too modest about a career that started out with a magic act, evolved in... more

Here's a great career arc -- go from appearing in kid's movies and shows to starring in your own movie, then join Saturday Night Live and stay there for 23 years (and counting). Of course there is only one Kenan Thompson, but his career is so much mo... more

This time out we meet the only woman to be a cast member of both SCTV and SNL -- and no, it's not Catherine O'Hara. Say hello to Robin Duke, another product of the stellar Canadian comedy scene. A veteran of Second City Toronto, Robin was there when ... more

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Recent Guests

Kenan Thompson
Comedian and actor known for SNL, Kenan and Kel, Good Burger
SNL, Kenan and Kel, Good Burger
Episode: Kenan Thompson
Robin Duke
Actress and comedian known for SNL, SCTV, and Women Fully Clothed
SNL; SCTV; Women Fully Clothed
Episode: Robin Duke
Colin Jost
Comedian and longtime SNL actor, host of Weekend Update
Saturday Night Live
Episode: Colin Jost
Arte Johnson
Legend spotlighted in the episode
Actor/Comedian
Episode: Arte Johnson
Stephen Colbert
Comedian and host known for The Colbert Report and The Late Show
CBS
Episode: Stephen Colbert
Roy Wood Jr
Comedian, Daily Show correspondent, later host of Have I Got News for You
Daily Show (former), Have I Got News for You (host)
Episode: Roy Wood Jr
Chris Elliott
Actor, comedian, and writer
Independent/Entertainment
Episode: Chris Elliott
Fred Travalena
Comedy legend and talented impressionist known for impersonations of singers and celebrities.
Episode: Fred Travalena
Don Harron
Canadian comedian, actor, and author
Notable performer on "Hee Haw"
Episode: Hee Haw

Hosts

Randy Hodgins
Co-host, longtime fan of comedy with a background in hosting and analysis of comedic careers.
Steve McLellan
Co-host, lifelong student of comedy with biographical framing and audio-clips integration.

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
    Canada4 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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Most reviews praise the well-curated history and tight focus on legends
Critiques mention stilted delivery in some episodes but overall positive reception
Informative and succinct with funny snippets – listeners gain concise bios and clips

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#211
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Apple Podcasts
#156
United Kingdom/Comedy/Stand-Up
Apple Podcasts
#174
Canada/Comedy/Stand-Up
Apple Podcasts
#184
Australia/Comedy/Stand-Up
Apple Podcasts
#39
Ireland/Comedy/Stand-Up
Apple Podcasts
#61
South Africa/Comedy/Stand-Up

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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 biographical, survey-style show exploring comedy legends through concise narratives, career milestones, and era context. Hosts mix personal anecdotes with archival clips to spotlight stand-ups, sketch groups, and music-centered humor, delivering accessible histories of iconic figures. The format emphasizes clarity and bite-sized insights suitable for listeners who enjoy historical overviews, memorable quips, and a nostalgic look at classic humor. Noteworthy is the duo's long-running excavation of comedy history, pairing deep cuts with broad appeal for fans across generations.

Overall, the program stands out by weaving approachable bios with curated audio clips, focusing on the evolution of American and UK comedy through personalities who... more

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2. Robin Duke
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4. Arte Johnson
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8. Fred Travalena

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