
Breaking down the history of comedy and stand-up, one career, special, controversy, and storyline at a time.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 202 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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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
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
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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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!
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
Mike and Kirk are having a competition of who can work less. Would love to hear part 2 of Curb
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.
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.
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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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