Here's What People Are Talking About
15 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsFormer "Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" Head Monologue Writer Jon Rineman talks about his time working in late night with his former Emerson College student, podcaster Ben Zieper.
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Jay Leno
April 28, 2021 20:45 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBIn their season finale, Ben talks to Jon about the person who gave him his first break as a comedy writer: Jay Leno. Jon Rineman is the former Head Monologue Writer for "Late Night" and "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," and a professor at Emerson College. Ben Zieper is an Esports podcaster and Jon's former student. Once a week, they pick a topic from Jon's time working in comedy and...Talk About it.
Thank You Wayne (How Jon Got Hired)
April 21, 2021 04:10 - 33 minutes - 22.6 MBThis week, Jon and Ben throw it back to their very first episode, and how Jon got hired to write for "Late Night" in 2009. Dedicated to our friend and frequent podcast character, Wayne Federman - who's still alive! - and whose book, "The History of Standup" is out now. You'll love it, you'll love it!
Jon's Favorite Jokes: Tonight Show
April 15, 2021 14:47 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBJon shares his favorite joke from each writer during his time at "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," then analyzes them with Ben. Jon Rineman is the former Head Monologue Writer for "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and a professor at Emerson College in Boston. Ben is an Esports podcaster in LA and Jon's former student. Each week, they pick a topic from Jon's time in late night, comedy and television and...Talk About it.
WWE on Fallon
April 06, 2021 03:12 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBIt's WrestleMania Week, pal(s)! And neither Earthquake nor Typhoon (Jon wrote that) can keep Ben from Zooming in from his LA bunker to Talk About WWE's many appearances on "Late Night" and "The Tonight Show." Jon Rineman is the former Head Monologue Writer for "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," a former WWE writer, and a professor at Emerson College. Ben is a rising Esports podcaster and Jon's former student. Each week, they choose a topic from Jon's time in TV and Talk About it.
Who's Who: Tonight Show 2018
April 01, 2021 05:03 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBWe drop a lot of names - but who are these people?? Jon tells Ben about various writers and producers he last worked with at "The Tonight Show." (Listener Request) Jon Rineman is the former Head Monologue Writer for "Late Night" and "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," and a professor at Emerson College. Ben Zieper is a Los Angeles-based podcaster and Jon's former student. Each week, they choose a topic from Jon's time in TV and comedy and Talk About it.
The Comedy Cellar
March 24, 2021 21:59 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBWith clubs getting back in business, Ben asks Jon about trying out and performing at the world-famous Comedy Cellar. Also: Jon does a terrible Tracy Morgan impression, but makes up for it with a good Chuck Todd joke. Jon Rineman is a professor at Emerson College and former Head Monologue Writer for "Late Night" and "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon." Ben Zieper is a rising podcaster in New York and Los Angeles. Each week, they choose a topic from Jon's time in standup, television or ...
The Roots
March 17, 2021 23:28 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBFrom "Fresh Prince" cameos to a Don Rickles misfire, Jon and Ben discuss The Roots and their role as the house band on "Late Night" and "The Tonight Show." Jon Rineman is a professor at Emerson College and former Head Monologue Writer for "Late Night" and "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon." Ben Zieper is a rising podcaster in New York City. Each week, they choose a topic from Jon's time in standup, television or late night and...Talk About it. Rate, Review, Subscribe!
Joke Packets
March 11, 2021 00:19 - 1 hour - 59 MBWhat's with all this packet racket? And what should you keep in mind when submitting a monologue sample? Jon Rineman is a professor at Emerson College and former Head Monologue Writer for "Late Night" and "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon." Ben Zieper is a rising podcaster in New York City and Jon's former student. Each week, they choose a topic from Jon's time working in comedy, television or late night and...Talk About it.
The Year Jon Ran Things: Part 2
March 03, 2021 23:13 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBThe mono was better, the ratings were better, and Jimmy was thrilled with Jon's work. So what happened? Jon Rineman is a professor at Emerson College and former Head Monologue Writer for "Late Night" and "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon." Ben Zieper is a rising podcaster in New York City and Jon's former student. Each week, they choose a topic from Jon's time working in comedy, television or late night and...Talk About it.
The Year Jon Ran Things: Part 1
February 26, 2021 05:18 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBDid things get better or worse during Jon's year as a substitute Head Writer at "The Tonight Show"? Jon Rineman is a professor at Emerson College and former Head Monologue Writer for "Late Night" and "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon." Ben Zieper is a rising podcaster in New York City and one of Jon's former students. Each week, they discuss a topic about Jon's time working in comedy, television or late night and...Talk About it.
The First "Tonight Show"
February 18, 2021 04:07 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBOn the seventh anniversary, Ben and Jon discuss the debut and events leading up to "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon." Jon Rineman is a professor at Emerson College and former Head Monologue Writer for "Late Night" and "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon." Ben Zieper is a rising podcaster in New York City and one of Jon's former students. Each week, they discuss a topic from Jon's time working in late night and...Talk About it.
The Beach Boys on "Late Night"
February 11, 2021 03:26 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBWhat brought the coolest host in late night and his lamest writer together? The Beach Boys, of course. Here's the story (and backstory) of the band's 2012 appearance on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon." (And the time Jon got drunk with Jimmy.) Jon Rineman is a professor at Emerson College and a former Head Monologue Writer for "Late Night" and "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Ben Zieper is a rising podcaster in New York City and one of Jon's former students. Each week, they pick a to...
The Hair Tussle
February 04, 2021 00:10 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBBen asks Jon: who's responsible for the infamous Trump hair tussle? (And the show booked WHO to do standup??)
Anthony Jeselnik
January 28, 2021 18:07 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBWriter Jon Rineman discusses his time working in late night with his former student, Ben Zieper. Jon Rineman was Head Monologue Writer for "Late Night" and "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," is co-creator of the adult party card game Anti-Social Skills, and a professor at Emerson College. Ben Zieper is a New York City-based podcaster who also produces and hosts the podcasts "When You Were My Age" and "Ben-Mitzvah."
Here's What People Are Talking About
January 21, 2021 13:28 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBIn their debut episode, Ben asks Jon: how did the least-cool person in New Hampshire get hired to write for "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon"? Jon Rineman is a professor at Emerson College, co-creator of the adult party card game "Anti-Social Skills" and former Head Monologue Writer for "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon." Ben Zieper is a rising podcaster in New York City and Jon's former student. He also hosts and produces the podcasts "When You Were My Age" and "Ben-Mitzvah," in whic...