
Welcome to ‘The Last Laugh’: Real conversations with really funny people. Every Wednesday, The Daily Beast’s Matt Wilstein interviews some of the biggest names in comedy—as well as the new voices crashing the party—about what it’s like to make people laugh during this current cultural and political moment.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 394 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmSociety & Culture | |||

Most people probably don’t realize Alex Borstein is the same actress who broke out on ‘MADtv,’ has been voicing Lois Griffin on ‘Family Guy’ for 25 years, and won two Emmys for her role as Susie Myerson on ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.’ And yet, while ... more
Leslie Jones has been a comedic force of nature for nearly 40 years. And in her new stand-special ‘Life Part 2’ (streaming this Friday, Oct. 24 on Peacock), she displays more bravado and confidence on stage than ever. In this episode, Jones breaks do... more
By all accounts, John Candy was such a decent and kind person that when Colin Hanks set out to direct the definitive documentary about his life and career, he knew there wouldn’t be any “dirt” to uncover. In the words of Candy’s friend Bill Murray, “... more
For the first 10 years of Phoebe Robinson’s comedy career, she “dreaded” getting up to tell jokes every night. It wasn’t until she found a way to genuinely have fun on stage that she has produced her best hour of stand-up yet in the new special ‘I Do... more
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Great questions and rapport with the guests I really enjoy this show. Knowledgable host
Great to hear her perspectives 100% a sincere person and congratulations to her on the surgery lovely to hear her voice
There, fixed it for ya…
I had never heard of Michael Ian Black so thanks for having him on your show. Now I can avoid him. Like Dan Ackroyd did, during their (only?) encounter. Still your guest was quite informative. I had no idea Donald Trump has no sense of humor. The next thing you know Mike will inform me that Laughing Girl is almost as hilarious as Joe Biden.
Donald Trump’s idea of humor is to denigrate his political opponents, your guest informed us, as he proceeded to denigrate Trump, with one unfunny “joke” af... more
Not comedy in my opinion when we’re spending too much time on political opinions. Especially when those opinions are geared toward one particular party. Instead of unifying, this rhetoric continues the divisive attitudes it speaks against. Because, regardless of the election outcome, we now have a comedy podcast that is already denigrating the new president if Trump wins. So, groups of people will never be satisfied with a newly elected president. I would write the same review of a podcast t... more
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A vibrant exploration of the comedy landscape is featured, as it engages with both established and emerging talent in the industry. Conversations typically revolve around the intersection of humor with current cultural and political contexts, revealing how comedians navigate their craft amid societal changes. Guests often share personal stories that reflect broader themes such as identity, creativity, and the evolution of comedic storytelling, making for insightful discussions that resonate with audiences seeking a deeper connection to the art of laughter.
What sets this experience apart is its commitment to highlighting varied perspectives within the comedy realm, from veteran performers to rising stars, offering insights into the challen... more
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2. Phoebe Robinson
3. Rainn Wilson
4. Justine Lupe
5. Kumail Nanjiani
6. Conan O'Brien
7. Robby Hoffman
8. Riki Lindhome
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