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The Last Laugh

The Daily Beast
Comedy
Stand-Up Comedy
Joe Pera
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The Daily Show
American Fiction
Leo Reich
Entertainment
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Covid-19
Seinfeld
Hasan Minhaj
Bill Maher
Dicks the Musical
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Dave Chappelle
Adult Swim
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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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

Patton Oswalt begins his latest stand-up special (‘Black Coffee and Ice Water,’ streaming on Audible Nov. 20) by reading a fake disclaimer about how he’s gone full MAGA in an attempt to avoid the authoritarian hand of Donald Trump. It’s a funny bit t... more

Fred Armisen knows that nobody can ever tell whether he’s joking or not—and he doesn’t quite understand why. Despite being one of the hands-down funniest ‘Saturday Night Live’ cast members of all time, Armisen can, in fact, be pretty sincere when he ... more

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Recent Guests

Leslie Jones
Comedian, actress, and three-time Emmy nominee known for her work on Saturday Night Live.
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Episode: SNL’s Leslie Jones: Lorne Michaels, Donald Trump, and ‘Life Part 2’
Phoebe Robinson
Comedian, writer, actor, and former podcaster.
Episode: Phoebe Robinson: Stand-Up, Trump, and the Manosphere
Hannah Einbinder
Emmy-winning actress and comedian, known for her role in 'Hacks'.
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Episode: Hannah Einbinder on ‘Hacks,’ Colbert and Anti-Woke Comedians
Rainn Wilson
Actor known for his role as Dwight Schrute in 'The Office' and host of the podcast 'Soul Boom'.
Episode: ‘The Office’ Star Rainn Wilson: From Dwight Schrute to ‘Code 3’
Justine Lupe
Actress known for her role as Willa in HBO's Succession and the lead in Netflix's Nobody Wants This
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Episode: Justine Lupe: ‘Nobody Wants This’ and ‘Succession’
Kumail Nanjiani
Comedian and actor known for his roles in 'Silicon Valley' and 'The Big Sick'
Episode: Kumail Nanjiani: ‘Poker Face,’ ‘Silicon Valley,’ SNL and More
Conan O'Brien
Comedian and host known for his late-night talk shows
Episode: ‘Conan’ Writer Mike Sweeney: Mark Twain Prize, Oscars, and ‘Conan O’Brien Must Go’
Robby Hoffman
Comedian, writer, and actor known for her roles in 'Hacks' and 'Dying for Sex.'
Episode: Robby Hoffman: ‘Hacks,’ ‘Dying for Sex’ and Gabby Windey
Riki Lindhome
Comedian, actor, and musician known for her work with Garfunkel and Oates.
Episode: Riki Lindhome: Going Solo After Garfunkel and Oates

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Matt Wilstein
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Reviews

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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    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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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Critiques do arise regarding perceptions of political bias in the humor presented, which can polarize opinions.
Audience feedback often emphasizes the balance between humor and serious commentary, resonating especially well with politically aware listeners.
Many highlight the host's ability to create a space for nuanced discussions that reflect broader societal themes.
Listeners appreciate the insightful and well-researched conversations with diverse comedic guests.

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Patton Oswalt: Trump, Kimmel, and the State of Stand-Up Comedy
Q: Were there cautionary tales when you were coming up that you saw people that you said, oh, I don't want to be like that?
Yes, I saw brilliant people whose careers were cut short because they leaned too much into their pain and angst.
Patton Oswalt: Trump, Kimmel, and the State of Stand-Up Comedy
Q: How did it change your performance?
Knowing I wasn't on camera made my performance more alive because I focused on the audience in front of me.
Fred Armisen: SNL, ‘Portlandia,’ and ‘100 Sound Effects’
Q: How did you feel about performing on SNL?
I felt like I had nothing to lose, and I was excited to be in that room.
Fred Armisen: SNL, ‘Portlandia,’ and ‘100 Sound Effects’
Q: When did you decide that this was something that you were really gonna commit to?
I just felt like something was missing in general in sort of the record buying experience.
Fred Armisen: SNL, ‘Portlandia,’ and ‘100 Sound Effects’
Q: How did that bit on Jimmy Fallon's show come about?
It was a song that I love, and I thought, what if this drummer just actually didn't know how the song went, and is just trying to find his way into it.

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What is The Last Laugh about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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1. Leslie Jones
2. Phoebe Robinson
3. Hannah Einbinder
4. Rainn Wilson
5. Justine Lupe
6. Kumail Nanjiani
7. Conan O'Brien
8. Robby Hoffman

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