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The Last Laugh

The Daily Beast
Comedy
Stand-Up Comedy
Joe Pera
Netflix
The Daily Show
American Fiction
Leo Reich
Entertainment
Sleep
In the Know
Seinfeld
Hasan Minhaj
Bill Maher
Dicks the Musical
HBO
Dave Chappelle
Adult Swim
Zach Woods
The Office
Silicon Valley

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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Kathryn Hahn never set out to be an explicitly comedic actress. But starting with breakthrough roles in instant classics like ‘Anchorman’ and ‘Step Brothers,’ she has slowly but surely established herself as a comedy powerhouse who can go toe-to-toe ... more

Michelle Wolf is probably best known for being the comedian who roasted Sarah Huckabee Sanders to her face at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in 2018. Seven years later, her only regret is that she wasn’t meaner. In this episode, Wolf reflects... more

Tim Meadows was once the longest-serving cast member on ‘Saturday Night Live.’ These days, he’s subtly stealing scenes as the third lead on a CBS sitcom, ‘DMV.’ But despite plenty of ups and downs over the course of his nearly 40-year career, Meadows... more

Sebastian Maniscalco is consistently one of the highest-grossing stand-up comedians in the country. With his Netflix special ‘Is It Me?’ and his autobiographical movie ‘About My Father’ co-starring Robert De Niro, he’s on the verge of finally becomin... more

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Robby Hoffman
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Matt Wilstein
Host of engaging interviews with established and emerging comedians, focusing on their experiences, creative processes, and the impact of socio-political issues on humor.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 968 ratings
  • Favorite comedy interviews

    Great questions and rapport with the guests I really enjoy this show. Knowledgable host

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Isaac J.S.
    United Statesa year ago
  • Kathy Griffith is the truth

    Great to hear her perspectives 100% a sincere person and congratulations to her on the surgery lovely to hear her voice

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Isaac J.S.
    United Statesa year ago
  • Undecided Voters = Morons

    There, fixed it for ya…

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Dirk Lerxst-Pratt
    United Statesa year ago
  • Michael Who?

    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

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    1
    Willie Marantz
    Canadaa year ago
  • Not Comedy

    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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    Nobelhus
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners applaud the insightful, engaging approach to comedy interviews, highlighting the seamless combination of light-heartedness and serious discussion.
Matt Wilstein's interviewing style is praised for its depth and ability to let guests shine, often resulting in meaningful conversations.
Some reviews express disappointment when episodes focus too heavily on political opinions, indicating that not all listeners appreciate this shift in content focus.

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Michelle Wolf: Trump, Riyadh, and Netflix Special ‘The Well’
Q: Did you reach out to Schumer?
I think she reached out to Schumer first and didn't like the jokes, then Kanye reached out to Dave Chappelle, who suggested me.
Michelle Wolf: Trump, Riyadh, and Netflix Special ‘The Well’
Q: What do you remember about the first actual appearance that you had on screen on The Daily Show?
I don't remember the first thing I did there, but I really loved that when you do things on screen, you're always with at least one other person, and it's a fun environment to be in.
Michelle Wolf: Trump, Riyadh, and Netflix Special ‘The Well’
Q: Do you feel like that's accurate? Is that how you feel about the situation?
Yes, especially as a stand up with touring and working at night, it's nearly impossible to do it without an extensive support system.
Michelle Wolf: Trump, Riyadh, and Netflix Special ‘The Well’
Q: How do you feel like putting out this first hour?
It changed my point of view a bit and allowed me to revisit topics I've already talked about and think of them in a new way.
Sebastian Maniscalco on Filling Arenas and Telling ‘Offensive’ Jokes
Q: How did you sort of handle that in the moment?
That audience is a very difficult audience to perform in front of because it's a music show.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Laugh

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Conversations with a range of comedic talents capture the evolving dynamics of comedy within today's cultural and political landscape. Each episode features engaging interviews where established and emerging comedians discuss their experiences, creative processes, and the impact of contemporary socio-political issues on their craft. Not only does the show address personal stories from the comedians' lives, including challenges of parenting and navigating the entertainment industry, but it also dives into the controversial aspects of their work while keeping humor at the forefront. The blend of humor and poignant discussions provides a unique perspective on the art of comedy, making it appealing for anyone interested in the intricacies of th... more

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2. Phoebe Robinson
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