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.
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.
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.
A comedian who shares personal experiences and connects with audiences on an emotional level is more likely to build a following than one who only tells dick jokes, as they can create a sense of relatability and empathy with their listeners.
The speaker expresses that there are very few racist comedians, if any, performing today due to public disapproval of their material in the current year of 2021. They offer the advice to simply not attend a comedy show if one believes they will not find the performer's jokes to be funny.
This podcast episode features discussions on jokes, comedy writing process, discrimination, and being a comedian.
After unexpectedly drawing a huge crowd while trying to apologize, the speaker reflects on how overwhelming the experience was and how it caused them to rethink their plans.
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 discusses the constant need to create new material in order to continue succeeding in stand-up comedy.
Comedian Michelle Buteau talks about how emotional investment in comedy can often make it more effective and relatable.
The host makes random and nonsensical statements about love, sex, and merchandise, with occasional shoutouts to their dog.
The speaker discusses his desire to pursue a career in comedy and acting, despite being raised to value job security, and the advice he received before graduating from college.
The speaker discusses how offensive jokes are perceived and how people's laughter doesn't necessarily signify approval.
Ed Sullivan's late night talk show provided a platform for comedians to gain exposure and get their big break. Many famous comedians, such as Seinfeld and Chris Rock, got their start on the show and it helped shape the comedy industry.
Burt Kreischer discusses being criticized by a gender studies major for jokes he made about his wife and daughter on a podcast with Bill Burr, and apologizes for any offense caused.
A comedian recalls his experience of performing in almost empty rooms while doing comedy shows and how it felt like a nightmare.
Comedians Kurt Braunohler and Afira Eisenberg have new comedy specials available on YouTube, and also co-host the podcasts Bananas and Parenting as a Joke respectively. The hosts of the Bad Dates podcast invite listeners to share their horror stories from the dating world.
Comedian and actor Bill Burr discusses how the comedy industry has changed over the years, with traditional career paths shifting to social media platforms and other digital channels.
The podcast features rambling and incoherent conversations, with frequent non-sequiturs and mispronunciations.
The podcast has a name of a celebrity they know.
Comedian Joe List shares a story about jerking off on a high school friend's jacket with his buddies.
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.
In this episode, the hosts warn listeners of offensive humor and proceed to tell their favorite jokes, resulting in laughter and discussion.
The hosts take on various topics such as "would you rather" questions, new shorts, and convenient ways to pee in gym shorts in a humorous and entertaining way.
This transcript contains a casual conversation that touches on a variety of subjects, including writing thank you notes, odd requests, and unfunny people in comedy.
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.
This podcast features a discussion about making comedy in LA, founding a sketch comedy group, building trust among members and finding their rhythm.
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 hosts make unintentional sexual innuendos about their guest's glove and fetish.
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.
Luna and her cousin are having a great time.
Sam Morante is a defense attorney.
In this episode, the speaker talks about his friend Johnny wearing a blonde woman's wig and pretending nothing was unusual about it, making people wonder whether it was just part of a joke or he really liked it.
