This podcast discusses the lack of straight, aggressive black men on television and the trend of portraying them as either gay or docile.
Doris Miller, a cook in the Navy during World War II, became an unexpected hero during the attack on Pearl Harbor when he carried a wounded captain and took down enemy planes with an anti-aircraft gun.
Comedian Bert Kreischer discusses the importance of trimming the fat when it comes to stand-up comedy specials, and gives examples of comedians who do it well like Anthony Jeselnik, Ali Wong, and himself.
A former Zoom cast member reminisces about his experiences on the show, including his interactions with different leaders and colleagues, and references a particular piece he wrote with Tom Davis.
The late comedian Don Rickles was able to get away with controversial jokes because the audience understood the intention behind them and knew he had a kind heart. He had a close friendship with a black man and often made jokes about his own Jewish heritage.