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Why Are You Laughing?

Blind Mike Project
Comedy
Stand-Up Comedy
Comedy Central
Howard Stern
Comedy Specials
Cancel Culture
Norm Macdonald
SNL
Podcasting
George Carlin
Seinfeld
Opie and Anthony
Rodney Dangerfield
HBO
Steve Martin
Bill Burr
Patrice O'neal
Cum Town
Richard Pryor
Will Ferrell

Breaking down the history of comedy and stand-up, one career, special, controversy, and storyline at a time.

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We discuss the life and career of Adam Sandler. From stand-up comedy to SNL to his hit movies like Billy Madison & Happy Gilmore.FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKEhttps://blindmike.netFOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERShttps://www.verygoodshow.orgFOR ALL THINGS KC DAY /... more

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Norm MacDonald made the perfect guest for David Letterman's Late Show. We look at some of Norm's highlights and funniest moments, and discuss the history between the two comedy legends.FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKEhttps://blindmike.netFOR ALL THINGS CRAI... more

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Ranking the Top 25 stand-up comedians of the 2000's, so far. We discuss the most influential, prolific and funniest voices in stand-up comedy through the first quarter of the 21st century. *SPOILERS*TIMESTAMPS0:00 Show intro5:30 25. Dane Cook12:39 24... more

Amy Schumer went from comedy’s biggest star to facing widespread backlash. We cover her meteoric rise with “Inside Amy Schumer,” her Netflix “Leather Special,” accusations of joke theft from comics like Ellen DeGeneres and Patrice O’Neal, and how her... more

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Recent Guests

Norm MacDonald
Comedian and former SNL cast member
Self/Guest on David Letterman
Episode: Why Norm MacDonald was the Perfect David Letterman Guest
Jim Norton
Stand-up comedian and radio personality
Independent performer
Episode: Jim Norton | Opie & Anthony, Stand-Up Comedy, Raw Honesty
Ric Flair
Professional wrestler featured on Kill Tony episode segments
WWE (guest appearance)
Episode: Kill Tony | The Complete Podcast History
Danny DeVito
Actor, producer, director; joined Always Sunny in season 2
Danny DeVito
Episode: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Ray Romano
Stand-up comedian and actor, best known for his role in 'Everybody Loves Raymond'.
Comedian, Actor
Episode: Ray Romano | Stand-Up Roots, Sitcom Fame and an Underrated Legacy
Doug Stanhope
Stand-up comedian and writer, known for his dark humor and observational style.
Episode: Doug Stanhope 'Something to Take The Edge Off'
Al Dukes
Producer and radio personality known for his work on The Ron & Fez Show and Boomer & Geo.
Boomer & Geo
Episode: History of The Ron & Fez Show Part 2: The WNEW Era
Jim Carrey
Iconic comedian and actor known for his high-energy performances.
Episode: Jim Carrey: The Evolution From Stand Up To Movie Star
Paul Giamatti
Award-winning actor known for diverse roles in film and television.
Episode: Jim Carrey: The Evolution From Stand Up To Movie Star

Hosts

Craig
Host of the show, co-host discussing the list
Mike Geary
Host focusing on analysis and clip integration; associated with this show's broader discourse on comedy history
Blind Mike
Co-host contributing historical context, commentary, and interview-style discussions

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Top 25 Stand up’s

    No Marc Maron. You don’t even mention him. You went for quantity over quality on some of these guys. Maron is easily one of greatest comedians ever. The reason I say this is because when I see like “From Bleak to Dark “ and his other stuff I literally laugh until I get tears in my eyes. You totally missed the boat!

    Apple Podcasts
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    MarathonRon
    United Statesa month ago
  • Very good podcast for fans of comedy

    This is a great podcast for fans of comedy. This guy is a very good talk show host. I don’t always agree with his opinions on comedy but I find them well thought out and I like how he presents his reasons. As an aside, he’s one of these interesting guys who I think have a very good sense of humor but aren’t themselves naturally funny. I think Howard stern has this too- he’s not naturally funny in the sense that he can’t create it out of thin air but he knows what is funny, which is why guys like... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kate_0013
    United States3 months ago
  • Curb part 2

    Mike and Kirk are having a competition of who can work less. Would love to hear part 2 of Curb

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Djjxhgshjshagvshahahsv
    United States4 months ago
  • Now we’re censoring podcast

    This is insanity. You censoring legendary comics best jokes in the intro, intro of a podcast which is tagged as explicit. This insanity of destroying art and history because of “bad words” must stop. You are the last person I would expect this from it’s very disheartening.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    GuntCramps
    United States4 months ago
  • Funny and Insightful

    If you are a fan of standup comedy, this is a must-listen. These guys have been fans for most of their lives and are well informed on their topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JonnRich
    United States7 months ago

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Positive feedback often highlights the hosts' evident passion and knowledge about the craft.

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Sam Hyde vs. Tim Heidecker: The End Of World Peace
Q: Didn't you campaign against our show? Didn't you talk to people to tell them you didn't like the show?
Nope. I've been pretty straightforward about it.
Sam Hyde vs. Tim Heidecker: The End Of World Peace
Q: Shouldn't you be employing more women now?
We employ a shitload of women. We pitch shows with women. We bring women in.
Sam Hyde vs. Tim Heidecker: The End Of World Peace
Q: Didn't you want the show to cancel?
I didn't really have a strong feeling about it either way. The only shows I don't want canceled are my own.
Steve Rannazzisi: The 9/11 Lie
Q: Do you think you would have come forward on your own or would you have just kind of tried to let it die?
Rannazzisi admits that he did come forward to friends and family before the New York Times outed him, but he did not know how to publicly address it until he was confronted.
Steve Rannazzisi: The 9/11 Lie
Q: Did you figure out how they figured out that you were lying about your experience during 9-11?
Rannazzisi believes he was outed by friends or family who knew about his false narrative, although he never found out exactly how it got exposed.

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This show curates a deep-dive tour through the history of stand-up and comedy, mixing archival clips with host commentary and guest perspectives. Recent episodes center on influential comedians, pivotal careers, and the cultural shifts that shaped modern humor, from classic one-liners to controversial moments and industry-wide dynamics. A distinctive strength is weaving thoughtful analysis with authentic clip-based storytelling, offering listeners context, debates, and behind-the-scenes insights into how comics evolved and why certain moments still matter for fans and professionals alike.

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Recent guests on Why Are You Laughing? include:

1. Norm MacDonald
2. Jim Norton
3. Ric Flair
4. Danny DeVito
5. Ray Romano
6. Doug Stanhope
7. Al Dukes
8. Jim Carrey

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