Comedy Saved Me
From the creators of the hit shows Takin’ A Walk and Music Saved Me comes a new podcast that celebrates the healing power of humor. In Comedy Saved Me, TV and radio veteran Lynn Hoffman sits down with comedians, entertainers, and cultural voices to share personal, powerful stories about how comedy changed their lives... and sometimes even saved them. Honest, heartfelt, and often hilarious, this show proves that laughter truly is the best medicine. New episodes release every Monday. Follow now and discover how comedy saves us all.
Episodes
Join Lynn Hoffman on this episode of Comedy Saved Me with the legendary comedian Wendy Liebman. Wendy has had an amazing career of Stand Up and Television work and she shares the stories behind her career about the true power of comedy.
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Wendy Liebman is an American Stand Up Comic who has starred in specials for HBO, Showtime and Comedy Central and she shares with host Lynn Hoffman on the upcoming episode the power of comedy.
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We go back to episode one with host Lynn Hoffman and Emmy Award Winning Comedian Paul Mercurio. He give us his unique take on the power of laughter and how Paul got into a comedy career.
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Comedy Saved Me Podcast - Episode Show Notes
Guest: Thom Tran
Episode Description
In this powerful episode of Comedy Saved Me, host Lynn Hoffman sits down with multi-talented veteran, comedian, musician, and activist Thom Tran for an inspiring conversation about resilience, healing, and finding purpose through laughter.
Thom’s journey from combat soldier to comedy stage is nothing short of remarkable. After enlisting in the U...
Join Lynn Hoffman for this upcoming episode with Thom Tran. He shares his incredible journey and the healing power of comedy.
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Join Lynn Hoffman for this new episode of Comedy Saved Me with Greg Fitzsimmons. Greg has built a career balancing sharp wit with raw honesty. Greg opens up about how humor helped him navigate life's toughest blows, why pain can fuel some of the most memorable material, and how the comedy stage became both his battleground and sanctuary.
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Greg Fitzsimmons is a beloved comedian and he shares with Lynn Hoffman his story of passion and resilience and his love of the power of comedy.
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In this episode of Comedy Saved Me with Lynn Hoffman, stand-up powerhouse and radio funny man Dave Landau opens up about how comedy became both a lifeline and a career. Known for his razor-sharp wit and fearless honesty on stage, Dave shares his journey from struggles with addiction and time behind bars to finding redemption through humor. With stories that are equal parts jaw-dropping and side-splitting, Dave proves that no matter...
A story of resilience from comedian Dave Landau on an upcoming episode hosted by Lynn Hoffman.
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In this episode of Comedy Saved Me, our host Lynn Hoffman talks with comedian Raymond Orta, whose larger-than-life storytelling and razor-sharp humor have made him one of the most dynamic voices in stand-up today. Raymond opens up about the challenges he’s faced offstage—from personal struggles to the pressures of everyday life—and how comedy became his outlet, his therapy, and ultimately, his way through.
With ho...
Raymond Orta joins Lynn Hoffman on an episode of Comedy Saved Me and you'll instantly love his enthusiasm of his craft and his love of life.
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In this episode of Comedy Saved Me, Lynn Hoffman talks with Jeffrey Gurian—comedian, author, comedy journalist, and longtime staple of the New York comedy world. Jeffrey’s story is as unique as his presence: a man who blends spiritual healing with stand-up insights, and who has spent his life documenting and supporting some of the biggest names in comedy.
Jeffrey shares how laughter became his own medicine, the role hum...
Join your host Lynn Hoffman for this upcoming episode with Jeffrey Gurian. He is an amazing figure in the comedy world who is a writer, stand-up comic and has been side by side with some of the most powerful figures in comedy. Jeffrey is a dentist, author and motivational speaker as well and he truly knows how comedy and laughter saves us.
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This week on Comedy Saved Me Lynn Hoffman sits down with the one and only Red Peters—the musical mischief-maker best known for his hilariously raunchy novelty songs that have scandalized radio waves and delighted late-night troublemakers for decades.
From his early days sneaking dirty songs past censors to building a cult following with tunes you definitely can’t play at the office (or at grandma’s house), Red has...
Red Peters is an American musician and comedian known for his comedy music albums. If you listened to Howard Stern in the day you know many of Red's songs. Check out the upcoming episode.
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In this episode of Comedy Saved Me, join our host Lynn Hoffman as she dives deep with comedy powerhouse Rich Vos. His decades of laughter have shaped the comedy landscape and he continues inspire us with his authentic look at the world.
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Rich Vos joins Lynn Hoffman on this upcoming episode of Comedy Saved Me. Rich is a stand up comedian who has shaped decades of laughter.
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Join our host Lynn Hoffman and American comedian, commentator and activist Jimmy Tingle on this episode of Comedy Saved Me. Jimmy's career has spanned three decades and his unique style blends sharp political satire with insightful humor making him a legendary figure in comedy and social advocacy. Jimmy Tingle knows the healing power of laughter and comedy.
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Join host Lynn Hoffman for this upcoming episode with one of the legends of the Boston Comedy Scene, Jimmy Tingle. Lynn takes you behind the career of a comedy giant.
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On this episode of “Comedy Saved Me,” Lynn Hoffman talks with actor and comedian Adam Ferrara, known for his roles in FX’s “Rescue Me,” Showtime’s “Nurse Jackie,” and as co-host of “Top Gear US.” Adam shares how laughter became the lifeline that helped him navigate everything from family chaos to the pressures of Hollywood. Tune in as Adam riffs on his early days in stand-...
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