Why Are You Laughing?
Breaking down the history of comedy and stand-up, one career, special, controversy, and storyline at a time.
Episodes
Blind Mike ranks the 19 best living stand up comedians.
Today we take a look at the career of Bill Murray.
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A breakdown of Colin Quinn's 2011 HBO One Man Show, Long Story Short. Directed by Jerry Seinfeld.
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We cover the backlash Steve Rannazzisi recieved in 2015, after his lie about being in the Twin Towers on September 11th was uncovered.
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FOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDE
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FOR ALL THINGS DJ ELECTRA FRY
On today's episode, we look at the career of comedian Steven Wright.
FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKE
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FOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERS
http://www.verygoodshow.org
FOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDE
http://hackridethedemon.com
FOR ALL THINGS DJ ELECTRA FRY
http://djelectrafry.com
We review and react to Brian Regan's classic 1997 stand up comedy album!
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FOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERS
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FOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDE
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We look back at Weird Al's legendary music and comedy career as well as his amazing attitude and self awareness. Joined by Karl from Who Are These Podcasts?
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FOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERS
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FOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDE
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FOR ALL THINGS D...
We look back at the best moments from Bobo on Opie & Anthony.
FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKE
http://blindmike.net
FOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERS
http://www.verygoodshow.org
FOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDE
http://hackridethedemon.com
FOR ALL THINGS DJ ELECTRA FRY
http://djelectrafry.com
Today we look in to the career of Paula Poundstone.
FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKE
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FOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERS
http://www.verygoodshow.org
FOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDE
http://hackridethedemon.com
FOR ALL THINGS DJ ELECTRA FRY
http://djelectrafry.com
Today we look back at the life and career of Richard Jeni.
We analyze Rodney Dangerfield's 1980 Grammy Award winning album, No Respect.
FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKE
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FOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERS
http://www.verygoodshow.org
FOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDE
http://hackridethedemon.com
FOR ALL THINGS DJ ELECTRA FRY
http://djelectrafry.com
We look at Robin Quivers role on The Howard Stern Show and how she impacted radio.
FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKE
http://blindmike.net
FOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERS
http://www.verygoodshow.org
FOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDE
http://hackridethedemon.com
FOR ALL THINGS DJ ELECTRA FRY
http://djelectrafry.com
We look back at the scandal that derailed Chris D'Elia's career and why opinions about the controversy have changed.
FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKE
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FOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERS
http://www.verygoodshow.org
FOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDE
http://hackridethedemon.com
FOR ALL THINGS DJ ELECTRA FRY
http://dj...
We look back at Fox's classic sitcom, Married... With Children. A full history of the groundbreaking TV show starring Ed O'Neil, Katey Sagal, Christina Applegate & David Faustino.
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FOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERS
http://www.verygoodshow.org
FOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDE
http://hackridethedemon.com<...
Today we take a deep dive into Jerry Seinfeld's 1998 special, "I'm Telling You For The Last Time."
A full breakdown of The @joerogan Experience. From the early days of streaming to a massive Spotify deal.
FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKE
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FOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERS
http://www.verygoodshow.org
FOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDE
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FOR ALL THINGS DJ ELECTRA FRY
http://djelec...
We compare Jimmy Kimmel's early career on radio and The Man Show to what he's been doing on his late night talk show. As well as his relationship with Howard Stern and feud with Donald Trump.
FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKE
http://blindmike.net
FOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERS
http://www.verygoodshow.org
FOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDE
http://hackridethede...
We discuss some of the craziest aspects of Richard Pryor's life and comedy career.
FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKE
http://blindmike.net
FOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERS
http://www.verygoodshow.org
FOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDE
http://hackridethedemon.com
FOR ALL THINGS DJ ELECTRA FRY
http://djelectrafry.com
Today we take a deep dive in to Greg Giraldo's Comedy Central special, Midlife Vices.
5:00 Brendan Eyre
8:20 Ari Matti
13:00 Matt Wayne
16:45 Na’im Ali
20:30 Sarah Tollemache
23:45 Andy Haynes
27:30 Geoffrey Ausmus
32:00 Nathan Lund
35:00 Lil Sas
38:50 Tim Butterly
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