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Top 25 Stand-Ups of the 2000's

Ranking the Top 25 stand-up comedians of the 2000's, so far. We discuss the most influential, prolific and funniest voices in stand-up comedy through the first quarter of

Jun 11
1 h 53 min

What Happened to Amy Schumer? The Epic Downfall

Amy Schumer went from comedy’s biggest star to facing widespread backlash. We cover her meteoric rise with “Inside Amy Schumer,” her Netflix “Leather Special,” accusation

May 21
1 h 00 min

The Life and Times of Tim | The Most Underrated Show of All Time

Is "The Life & Times of Tim" HBO’s most overlooked comedy? We dive into Steve Dildarian’s animated gem, comparing its style to "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "Seinfeld," as w

May 14
50 min

Jim Norton | Opie & Anthony, Stand-Up Comedy, Raw Honesty

Jim Norton’s comedy journey spans from opening for Andrew Dice Clay to becoming a staple on Opie and Anthony and Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. We explore his stand-up evo

May 7
1 h 19 min

The Rise & Fall of Cancel Culture in Comedy

The history of cancel culture in comedy — from Roseanne Barr and Shane Gillis to Joe Rogan and Tony Hinchcliffe — and how it reshaped stand-up, radio, and podcasting.Welc

Apr 23
1 h 49 min

Mitch Hedberg: Mitch All Together

Mitch Hedberg's Mitch All Together (2003) stand-up comedy album review.Mitch Hedberg’s Mitch All Together (2003) is one of the most iconic stand-up comedy albums ever rec

Apr 16
47 min

Ari Shaffir's This is Not Happening

Ari Shaffir’s This Is Not Happening on Comedy Central changed comedy storytelling.In this episode of Why Are You Laughing?, we break down the history of Ari Shaffir’s sto

Apr 9
1 h 16 min

George Carlin | Stand-Up Revolution, Cultural Impact, Comedy Legacy

George Carlin became one of the most influential stand-up comedians in history by constantly reinventing himself. In this episode of Why Are You Laughing?, we break down

Apr 2
1 h 27 min

Kill Tony | The Complete Podcast History

Kill Tony started as a small live podcast at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles, but over time it evolved into one of the most influential and controversial shows in modern

Mar 12
1 h 18 min

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is one of the longest-running and most influential sitcoms in television history, and this episode breaks down the full history, evoluti

Mar 5
1 h 10 min

Ray Romano | Stand-Up Roots, Sitcom Fame and an Underrated Legacy

Ray Romano built one of the biggest sitcoms of the 1990s, made hundreds of millions of dollars, and still somehow feels underrated. In this episode, we break down Ray Rom

Feb 27
1 h 03 min

Opie & Anthony and the Voyeur Bus Incident

The Opie and Anthony Voyeur Bus incident is one of the most infamous moments in shock radio history. While broadcasting on WNEW in New York City, Opie and Anthony staged

Feb 19
48 min

Nick Mullen Prank Calls | The Cum Town Archives

Nick Mullen has always been known for his sharp instincts, patience, and ability to find comedy in discomfort — and some of his best work existed long before Cum Town eve

Feb 12
1 h 11 min

Doug Stanhope 'Something to Take The Edge Off'

This episode of Why Are You Laughing?, reviews Doug Stanhope’s two thousand comedy album Something to Take the Edge Off. The discussion focuses on the album’s themes, jok

Feb 5
48 min

The Rise and Fall of Comedy Central

Comedy Central once defined what mainstream comedy looked like.In this episode of Why Are You Laughing?, we break down the rise and fall of Comedy Central — how the netwo

Jan 29
1 h 12 min

Karl Pilkington: Idiot Or Genius?

Karl Pilkington is known from The Ricky Gervais Show & Idiot Abroad, among other projects. We examine his philosophy and personality traits that built a cult following.

Jan 22
1 h 08 min

Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy

A breakdown of Steve Martin's 1978 stand up comedy album, A Wild & Crazy Guy. FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKEhttp://blindmike.netFOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERShttp://www.verygoodshow

Jan 15
56 min

History of The Ron & Fez Show Part 2: The WNEW Era

Former Ron and Fez producer Al Dukes joins us to discuss his experience on the show as well as interactions with Opie & Anthony. FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKEhttp://blindmike

Jan 8
1 h 01 min

Top 9 Comedy Specials of 2025

Top 9 Comedy Specials of 2025 Ranking the best stand up comedy specials of the year 2025. 3:30 Honorable Mentions11:20 9 Tim Dillon: I’m. Your Mother15:30 8 Ali Saddiq:

Jan 1
1 h 00 min

Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, Ricky Gervais & Louis C.K. On Talking Funny

A discussion and review of the 2011 HBO special, Talking Funny. FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKE http://blindmike.net FOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERS http://www.verygoodshow.org

Dec 28 2025
1 h 10 min

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#130 ▲ 58 Comedy Interviews US

What listeners say

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If you are a fan of standup comedy, this is a must-listen. These guys have been fans for most of their lives and are well informed on their topics.

JonnRich · Mar 2026

If you’re into comedy and all the behind the scenes this show is for you! They play old clips and delve deep into the inner workings of whatever topic they’re on for the day! Give it a listen!

Fatmike63 · Mar 2026

You can tell Mike is a true fan of comedy. The show is educational, entertaining, and an easy listen.

MrBrianD_423 · Dec 2025

This is a great podcast for fans of comedy. This guy is a very good talk show host. I don’t always agree with his opinions on comedy but I find them well thought out and I like how he presents his reasons. As an aside, he’s one of these interesting guys who I think have a very good sense of humor but aren’t themselves naturally funny. I think Howard stern has this too- he’s not naturally funny in the sense that he can’t create it out of thin air but he knows what is funny, which is why guys like benjy were so great for him.

kate_0013 · Jul 2026

There’s way too much commentary during this show. Maybe I think it’s too much because it isn’t funny or insightful. I couldn’t get through one episode of their unnecessary babbling. I had to skip forward every time they stopped one of the comedy routines for their commentary. That’s not an ideal way to listen to a podcast.

Tjejsjdneucjdnsosjb · Nov 2025

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