The Harvard Lampoon served as an early breeding ground for comedic talent, with its members going on to create iconic works such as Animal House and some of the most memorable sketches in SNL history.
Comedian Jackie Kashian discusses her approach to making people feel comfortable and letting them have fun without feeling disrespected in her role as a comedian and guest on podcasts.
The speaker discusses the evolution of comedy and how it has become more focused on being empathetic towards both sides of an issue while providing a level of harshness with jokes that has never been seen before.
Comedian Tom Papa discusses the potential future of stand-up comedy in a socially distant world while reflecting on the importance of audience interaction in a successful comedy show.
Pacing and rhythm are crucial to the success of a joke, often leading to different reactions from audiences even if the joke is told the same way each time.
The speaker reflects on the ups and downs of their career in comedy, acknowledging the role of luck in success but also the meritocracy that can exist in the field.
A man shares a voicemail left by his friend who repeatedly mentioned having coffee and chuckled to himself before discussing his struggles with changing his sexual approach due to the late-stage sexuality of women.
A comedian jokes about fans attempting to get him to reveal upcoming show locations during his podcast, stating that true fans will seek out the dates on their own.
The speaker recounts a time when he had to hide in a Wendy's bush and got scared by a mother and her two little boys in the window.
The host makes random and nonsensical statements about love, sex, and merchandise, with occasional shoutouts to their dog.
The speaker discusses how offensive jokes are perceived and how people's laughter doesn't necessarily signify approval.
Trevor Wallace thanks Annie, Wreck, and Juice for being on the show and jokingly reassures fans that Bobby Lee is doing well. They end the show by advertising Annie's new podcast and joking about Bobby's conquests in New York.
The comedian discusses trying to find a joke in everything and creating little games to stretch out and improve her comedy.
The hosts of a podcast discuss a previous guest who some listeners did not initially recognize, but enjoyed the conversation with. The guest has an extensive background in comedy, including appearances on Mr. Show.
Despite his portrayal as an underdog in "Back to School," Rodney Dangerfield was actually a highly popular comedian with college students in the late 1970s.
Bert Kreischer shares the crazy story of how the picture of him shirtless made him go viral and how a TV deal with Will Smith's production company came out of it.
The hosts and guest comedian engage in light-hearted banter and share funny stories, including one about someone allegedly chugging soy sauce.
From the early days of comedy to shows like SNL, there have been pivotal moments where incredibly talented people have come together and produced iconic comedy that has stood the test of time.
The podcast features rambling and incoherent conversations, with frequent non-sequiturs and mispronunciations.
The hosts try to call Mike Agarvino while he's on vacation, jokingly guessing that he's on the beach sipping on Mai Tais or tequila, and invite him to say hi to his fans.
Comedian Bert Kreischer recounts a time a fan asked for a photo while he was at a low point before shooting his Netflix special.
The speaker talks about meat and how some people take cooking too seriously, before transitioning to a story about guests at his comedy show who talked throughout the entire performance.
The podcast hosts engage in chaotic and nonsensical conversation about topics such as Soldier Boy having an OnlyFans account and the difficulty of transcribing their episode.
The hosts of the podcast have a conversation about how they often get sidetracked during podcast episodes, and joke about the many tangents and inside jokes that occur during recordings.
The host recounts the story of paying for dinner for 35 movie stars before being invited to see Chris Rock perform at the Comedy Store. Chris had many big names in the crowd, and the host reflects on the experience as a comedian.
Host Kevin Pollak talks about the dynamic between Chris Farley and “Saturday Night Live” cast member Chris Rock on an episode of “The Chris Farley Show” podcast. They discussed Farley’s comedic influences and Rock’s observation that Farley wanted to be like John Belushi.
The speaker talks about an incident where someone asked if they were there to perform a comedy show. The speaker and their friend laugh hysterically, and the speaker mentions that they are wearing Target shoes.
The episode features the character Doug Sexy, a child in school who is too angry to approach. The episode follows Moe and his group as they try to get a baby back from Lumer and his partner Hattie Seth Powers. This transcript also includes an advertisement for the "Leading Corporate Transformation" podcast.
The tagline was kind of a spoiler. The podcast that recommends 2,000 of it per day. That was the worst.
A comedian shares his experience of someone asking him if he likes Andrew Dice Clay and pressuring him to say his name out loud.
The speaker discusses her reluctance to meet her friend's suburban baby due to her focus on comedy.
A few random phrases from a possibly humorous podcast.
A fan stops by to express his gratitude to a comedian for his contributions to the genre and for his talents.
A humorous dialogue between friends discussing pencil erasers, hotel visits, and the love of mutual friends.
This podcast transcript features a discussion on Louis C.K's father's day joke about the greatest moment for any father when he finally gets his child strapped into the car seat.
