800 Pound Gorilla Album of the Week

800 Pound Gorilla Album of the Week

Album of the Week is a new comedy podcast by 800 Pound Gorilla Media. Every Thursday, discover a new stand-up comedy album to laugh along with. Whether it’s on your commute, ignoring your kids, or pretending to do work, we got you covered! 800 Pound Gorilla Media is one of the world’s leading comedy media companies. We produce, distribute, and market stand-up comedy video specials and audio albums to comedy fans across the globe.

Episodes

February 6, 2025 66 mins

“Great news, team: here is a feature length poultice of humor with which to salve the unpleasant stressors of modern living. Goes great with meat, alcohol, or turnips!”—Nick Offerman

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There are comedians who happen to be Jewish, and then there are Jewish comedians. In his debut special, Modi solidifies himself as the former; wielding his unique blend of observational comedy and hilarious insights to shine a light on an often-insular community in "Know Your Audience".


Having performed for Jewish organizations and causes all over the globe, Modi’s unique vantage point lends a birds-eye view of what it me...

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January 23, 2025 50 mins

Saddle up for Katherine Blanford’s new comedy special, “Catholic Cowgirl”. With her unfiltered honesty, Katherine exposes the hidden truths of being a senior bridesmaid in Miami to the startling realities of her country roots. Witness Katherine trying to relate to a riske world while balancing her catholic upbringing. You won’t want to miss this bright adventurous hour.

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January 16, 2025 68 mins

Buckle up! Josh Blue is back at it to tell you about the most embarrassing part of his crushing defeat on Americas Got Talent—and his plan to win next time! Filmed in his hometown of Denver, Blue gives the audience a lesson in how comedy works. He’s a single dad with one good arm and 50% custody of two pre-teens: you do the math! Blue skates the line on topics ranging from his campaign to fix this country’s acid r...

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January 6, 2025 59 mins

Big Jay Oakerson (Netflix, Sirius XM, Legion of Skanks) delivers a killer hour of standup material filmed live at Skankfest in Vegas.

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December 30, 2024 86 mins

Emmy Award winner and two-time Grammy Award nominee, David Cross is an inventive
performer, writer, and producer on stage and screen.

David’s eighth stand-up special, David Cross: Worst Daddy In The World, is available on the 800 Pound Gorilla Media YouTube channel, and he will join the cast of the Netflix series, The Umbrella Academy, for their fourth and final season premiering August 8.

David hosts the new pod...

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December 23, 2024 49 mins

Iraqi/Assyrian comedian Paul Elia has performed in many unlikely (and awkward) scenarios in order to pay his rent. He performed and was almost arrested in a Dubai mall. Soon after, he performed a private event for Saudi royalty and was almost detained yet again. DETROIT PLAYER explores authenticity, censorship and what it means to “hustle” (while avoiding international arrests).

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December 16, 2024 41 mins

Blair Socci gives conspiracy theorists and OnlyFans fans a whimsical run for their money in her new special “Live From The Big Dog.” Kyrie Irving’s flat earth, oat milk and rotisserie chicken over the trash can is on the menu in this ridiculous mix of incredulity and absurdity.

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December 9, 2024 68 mins

Matt Rife’s hilarious self-titled special “Matthew Steven Rife” is the perfect look into his charismatic wit. In his second self-produced hour special, built by friends and fans, Matt pushes comedic boundaries with stories, improv, and positive messages. If you love laughing more than crying, this is the show for you!

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December 2, 2024 54 mins

Brooks Wheelan performs to a sold out crowd in Anchorage after a disastrous tour of the Alaskan wilderness. He talks about his Alaskan experience as well as how he wishes he could smoke weed, not understanding how to order wine, and how Red Lobster holds a special place in his heart. The only thing he knows, is that he’ll never do a tour like this again.

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November 25, 2024 64 mins

With Modern Male, Zoltan Kaszas is just showing off. This is an hour of non-stop fresh comedy, honed on stages across the country. In fact, the special is full of Zoltan’s adventures on the road– his hilarious encounters with barista cowboys, suicidal uber drivers, and a lady at airport security with a giant tub of cream cheese. Zoltan makes his life at home equally entertaining, from his rivalry with the homeless man who lives out...

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Josh Nelson (host of podcast Everybody's Got A Price) sits down with Jeff Dye to talk about starting out in comedy, evolving jokes, and Dye's new special "Last Cowboy in LA".

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November 18, 2024 58 mins

Jeff Dye is taking his renegade attitude to the stage in his debut comedy special, The Last Cowboy in LA. Gone are the days of being the “go-along guy” as Jeff’s had enough of $30 smoothies, modern lingo, and his crazy friends on the Left and the Right. Get ready for non-stop laughter that will leave you wondering if maybe you’ve been alive too long.

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November 11, 2024 55 mins

You may have seen Lace Larrabee on America’s Got Talent, but buckle up and get ready for Lace unleashed! Her debut album, “White Trash Cinderella,” showcases Lace’s sharp, honest and sometimes dark humor. Lace digs into topics from serial killers to surviving beauty pageants. Keep your eye on this hilarious Southern Belle - she’s blazing a path for comedic success.

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November 4, 2024 73 mins

Ben Roy wields a knife on stage, grabs an audience member’s head by his ears, stares down into his soul, and screams “I was on extended basic cable television!” Ben howls out to the audience with an eccentric enthusiasm – and they howl back and echo the same feral and carnivorous energy that earned this special the apt name, "Hyena".

With the audience in tow, he rants about the downfall of American society and how letting go may be...

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October 28, 2024 72 mins

In his sixth stand up release, Minnesotan Chad Daniels delivers a brand new hour of comedy of his unapologetic take on parenting teenagers, how America's gone soft as a nation, his plans for growing old, and... cake.

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October 21, 2024 62 mins

Matt Rife is a twenty six year old Veteran of standup comedy. Beginning at the age of fifteen, Matt has developed an extremely unique perspective on everything from women, self awareness, race, and some of the world's darker issues. And he delivers these ideas with a quick witted, almost charmingly naive performance that you don’t want to miss!

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October 14, 2024 25 mins

Marlon Wayans opens up about his latest comedy special, Good Grief, for a rich, deep & beautiful conversation on all things stand-up with Andrew Buss at 800 Pound Gorilla News.

Marlon Wayans is an actor, producer, comedian, writer and director. He has starred in the films White Chicks, Scary Movie, Scary Movie 2, A Haunted House, A Haunted House 2, Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood, Re...

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October 14, 2024 67 mins

Multi-talented actor and comedian Marlon Wayans (Prime Video’s AIR), in his fourth stand up special, performs his unique brand of comedy, blending physical humor, hilarious commentary, with a surprising amount of heart. It’s a very personal performance at the iconic Apollo Theater in Harlem, where comedy meets therapy as Marlon works through his grief after recently losing both of his parents.

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October 7, 2024 65 mins

J.B. Ball, an African-American comedian, embraces love for all as a guiding principle. Growing up in diverse communities, schools, and sports teams, he personifies the unity our country should strive for. In these polarized times, J.B.'s performance serves as both a hilarious and motivational reminder to tap into our best selves when interacting. His ability to speak a language understood by people from all backgrounds transforms p...

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