The speaker argues that despite being widely considered one of the greatest comedies of all time, "The Office" is not actually funny due to its reliance on awkward situations.
The comedian discusses his recent weight gain of 60 pounds and the struggles he has faced as the "fattest guy in comedy right now."
The hosts struggle to come up with a title for their sci-fi comedy and mock Sean's suggestion of "sci-bye", eventually settling on "Bicentennial Man".
A comedian recounts his initial exposure to Richard Pryor and the impact Pryor had on his decision to become a comedian.
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.
A comedian talks about how some people in the audience love being talked to and how it's fun for him to hold the mic and make jokes that get a reaction from the crowd.
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 guest on the podcast expresses excitement for the rising comedians in today's industry, specifically mentioning Bill Burr.
A conversation about the comedy scene in New York and how comedians find their path to success through stage time.
Sam Harris and Lex Friedman joke about their intrusive thoughts and how they can lead to irrational fears. They both share humorous scenarios of potential dangers that pop up in their minds during day-to-day life.
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 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 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.
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.
The speaker discusses her reluctance to meet her friend's suburban baby due to her focus on comedy.
Learning how to do stand-up comedy can be a daunting task, but it’s the best kind of training to get over yourself, to learn how to say a joke, to learn how to say a line and to interact with an audience.
The speaker reminisces about the old episodes of Space Ghost with added laugh tracks and inappropriate editing, which made them genuinely funny, and wonders if anyone has done something similar with The Office.
Daniel Sloss discusses how comedy introduced him to people from diverse backgrounds and allowed him to travel and experience new things. He also talks about the danger of ironic racism and how it still stems from ignorance and fear.
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 hosts make unintentional sexual innuendos about their guest's glove and fetish.
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 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.
A person tells an unintentionally funny story about a camera guy who repeatedly says "three, two, one, you're right, you're stuffed" while trying to count down to take a picture.
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.
In this episode, the hosts discuss making jokes about micro penises, and whether it's acceptable or not. They also touch on the topic of demonizing people, and the importance of having true friends who support you.
The podcast discusses the shift in comedic humor and how it has become more serious and politically correct, with also mentioning the impact of changes in societal norms with a reference to a joke about OJ Simpson made during a rehearsal.
Sam Morante is a defense attorney.
The podcast features rambling and incoherent conversations, with frequent non-sequiturs and mispronunciations.
Two comedians discuss their experiences as fathers and share humorous anecdotes about their children.
Comedian Bobby Lee's penis size is discussed and his tendency to downplay it despite being a "grower not a shower." The conversation also touches on censorship in comedy and the limitations placed on comedians.
Comedian Joe List talks about Pete Davidson's nonchalant attitude while filming a movie together and how it differed from Joe's own mindset.
The hosts discuss how pushing boundaries in humor and topics can lead to increased success, despite potential backlash, and the challenges of hiring a writer on a tight budget.
Howie invites Mayim Bialik as a guest, followed by a comedian pitch for a merch product of Polaroid pictures of his wife's feet.
The tagline was kind of a spoiler. The podcast that recommends 2,000 of it per day. That was the worst.
Comedian Jena Friedman discusses the challenges of pursuing comedy as a career, including navigating her family's expectations for her success in other fields like science and law, and coming to terms with her true passions.
