You Can't Laugh At That
256 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsA podcast by comedians on why and how ANYTHING can be funny when approached with the right intent, perspective, and delivery - no matter how irreverent, offensive, or taboo it is.
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Ep. 52 - Jewish Jokes Ft. Raanan Hershberg
March 22, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBRacial and religious stereotypes are low-hanging fruit when it comes to comedy, but it doesn't take 8 days to realize there's a better way to address cultural differences in a joke, even if it's your own culture. All it takes is one listen to NYC comedian Raanan Hershberg's perspective on how to make sure your Jewish jokes are funny, relatable, and authentic. Though the episode is centered around proving you can laugh at Jewish jokes, we tackle so many other topics that can be applied to that...
Ep. 58 - Jewish Jokes Ft. Raanan Hershberg
March 22, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBRacial and religious stereotypes are low-hanging fruit when it comes to comedy, but it doesn't take 8 days to realize there's a better way to address cultural differences in a joke, even if it's your own culture. All it takes is one listen to NYC comedian Raanan Hershberg's perspective on how to make sure your Jewish jokes are funny, relatable, and authentic. Though the episode is centered around proving you can laugh at Jewish jokes, we tackle so many other topics that can be applied to th...
Ep. 57 - Being Broke Ft. Carmen Lagala
March 15, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBTimes are tough. Millions of people are out of work, the income gap continues to widen, and a worldwide pandemic rages on, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel: comedy is starting to make a comeback, and with it... getting paid with drink tickets and well wishes. Comedian Carmen Lagala (The Late Show) joins David and Steve to find the funny in the very real experience of being broke, including perceptions of money hoarders, some of the crafty ways we get by, wasting money, and so ...
Ep. 51 - Being Broke Ft. Carmen Lagala
March 15, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBTimes are tough. Millions of people are out of work, the income gap continues to widen, and a worldwide pandemic rages on, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel: comedy is starting to make a comeback, and with it... getting paid with drink tickets and well wishes. Comedian Carmen Lagala (The Late Show) joins David and Steve to find the funny in the very real experience of being broke, including perceptions of money hoarders, some of the crafty ways we get by, wasting money, and so muc...
51 - Being Broke Ft. Carmen Lagala
March 15, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBTimes are tough. Millions of people are out of work, the income gap continues to widen, and a worldwide pandemic rages on, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel: comedy is starting to make a comeback, and with it... getting paid with drink tickets and well wishes. Comedian Carmen Lagala (The Late Show) joins David and Steve to find the funny in the very real experience of being broke, including perceptions of money hoarders, some of the crafty ways we get by, wasting money, and so muc...
BONUS: You Can't Laugh At Work Ft. Karen Crone
March 11, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 50.1 MBBoth stand-up comedy and leadership involve embracing change and connecting with an audience. In this case, the change is COVID-19 and the remote working that comes with it, and the audience is the team at Paycor. Karen Crone is the CHRO of the 2,000 person HR tech company, and is one leader who is passionate about building stronger connections between all 2,000 people there. From recognition and appreciation, to open communication, to her own outside-of-the-box ideas, Paycor is widely regar...
You Can't Laugh At Work 4 Ft. Karen Crone Of Paycor
March 11, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 50.1 MBBoth stand-up comedy and leadership involve embracing change and connecting with an audience. In this case, the change is COVID-19 and the remote working that comes with it, and the audience is the team at Paycor. Karen Crone is the CHRO of the 2,000 person HR tech company, and is one leader who is passionate about building stronger connections between all 2,000 people there. From recognition and appreciation, to open communication, to her own outside-of-the-box ideas, Paycor is widely reg...
SPECIAL: A Look Back At 50 Episodes
March 08, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 145 MBNow that we have 50 episodes in the bag (not counting the bonus episodes), producer Gheramy Demery joins David and Steve for a look back at what we've learned. We've had 49 hilarious and insightful guests who have helped us fine tune our writing and improve as comedians, so we discuss some of the more poignant pointers, perspectives, and pieces of advice over the past year. Whether you're a comedian learning to step up your game, you're interested in what's behind the curtain when it comes t...
Ep. 56 - Looking Back At The First 50 Episodes
March 08, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 145 MBNow that we have 50 episodes in the bag (not counting the bonus episodes), producer Gheramy Demery joins David and Steve for a look back at what we've learned. We've had 49 hilarious and insightful guests who have helped us fine tune our writing and improve as comedians, so we discuss some of the more poignant pointers, perspectives, and pieces of advice over the past year. Whether you're a comedian learning to step up your game, you're interested in what's behind the curtain when it comes...
Ep. 55 - The Sex Offender Registry Ft. Jarret Berenstein
March 01, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 160 MBIf you're convicted of a sex crime with a victim, absolutely you should have to register as a sex offender in order to help keep your neighborhood safe. But if you end up on the sex offender registry for something as harmless as relieving yourself in public, engaging in sexual acts in a public place (with no one around, of course), or taking innocuous photos of your kid in the tub... that can be fertile ground for humor. Which is why we invited TimeOut NY's Critics' Choice Jarret Berenstein...
Episode 50: The Sex Offender Registry Ft. Jarret Berenstein
March 01, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 160 MBIf you're convicted of a sex crime with a victim, absolutely you should have to register as a sex offender in order to help keep your neighborhood safe. But if you end up on the sex offender registry for something as harmless as relieving yourself in public, engaging in sexual acts in a public place (with no one around, of course), or taking innocuous photos of your kid in the tub... that can be fertile ground for humor. Which is why we invited TimeOut NY's Critics' Choice Jarret Berenstein, ...
Ep. 54 - Mental Illness Ft. Brendan Eyre
February 22, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 149 MBTRIGGER WARNING: this episode deals with attempted suicide. We're incredibly grateful to Brendan Eyre for sharing his story about how he found humor in a pretty dark place. Brendan is a Cleveland-based comedian who has appeared on Seth Meyers, SiriusXM, and his podcast, The Rad Dudecast, who has dealt with some pretty heavy mental health issues. Sure, our show can get a little silly, but this episode dives into the parts of us that can unfortunately remain unspoken, and the power of being ...
Episode 49: Mental Illness Ft. Brendan Eyre
February 22, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 149 MBTRIGGER WARNING: this episode deals with attempted suicide. We're incredibly grateful to Brendan Eyre for sharing his story about how he found humor in a pretty dark place. Brendan is a Cleveland-based comedian who has appeared on Seth Meyers, SiriusXM, and his podcast, The Rad Dudecast, who has dealt with some pretty heavy mental health issues. Sure, our show can get a little silly, but this episode dives into the parts of us that can unfortunately remain unspoken, and the power of being abl...
Episode 48: Differences Between Men & Women Ft. Mike Paramore
February 15, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 91.7 MBWe've heard it a million different ways from a million different comedians: "Women do this." "Men do that." We get it - we're different. But what's funny about it that we haven't heard that much about? How about a society set up to point out differences instead of leaning into the fact that many perspectives mean more new ideas. That's why Mike Paramore joins us on this episode - not only did he find the funny in the differences between men and women, he approaches it from a fresh perspective...
Ep. 53 - Differences Between Men & Women Ft. Mike Paramore
February 15, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 91.7 MBWe've heard it a million different ways from a million different comedians: "Women do this." "Men do that." We get it - we're different. But what's funny about it that we haven't heard that much about? How about a society set up to point out differences instead of leaning into the fact that many perspectives mean more new ideas. That's why Mike Paramore joins us on this episode - not only did he find the funny in the differences between men and women, he approaches it from a fresh perspec...
BONUS: You Can't Laugh At Work Ft. Rich Sheridan
February 11, 2021 17:45 - 45 minutes - 85 MBBeing an effective leader and being a great comedian, believe it or not, take many of the same skills. One of those skills is the willingness to use mistakes as a learning opportunity. Rich Sheridan is the co-founder and Chief Storyteller of the software developer and IT consulting firm Menlo Innovations. Menlo is widely regarded for their outside-of-the-box, people-first culture where team members work in pairs in a giant open space where ideas are shared freely. This is the sort of workplac...
You Can't Laugh At Work 3 Ft. Rich Sheridan Of Menlo Innovations
February 11, 2021 17:45 - 45 minutes - 85 MBBeing an effective leader and being a great comedian, believe it or not, take many of the same skills. One of those skills is the willingness to use mistakes as a learning opportunity. Rich Sheridan is the co-founder and Chief Storyteller of the software developer and IT consulting firm Menlo Innovations. Menlo is widely regarded for their outside-of-the-box, people-first culture where team members work in pairs in a giant open space where ideas are shared freely. This is the sort of workpla...
Ep. 52 - Childhood Conditioning Ft. Hannah Boone
February 08, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBWhen both of your parents are schizophrenic, chances are pretty good you didn't have a typical childhood, and that is 100% the case for NYC comedian Hannah Boone who has turned her childhood trauma into comedy. She joins David and Steve to talk about how our childhood experiences condition our thinking as adults, how she un-learned hers, and how she was able to find the funny from her formative years, and that if your upbringing wasn't normal and was even downright traumatizing, you CAN laug...
Episode 47: Childhood Conditioning Ft. Hannah Boone
February 08, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBWhen both of your parents are schizophrenic, chances are pretty good you didn't have a typical childhood, and that is 100% the case for NYC comedian Hannah Boone who has turned her childhood trauma into comedy. She joins David and Steve to talk about how our childhood experiences condition our thinking as adults, how she un-learned hers, and how she was able to find the funny from her formative years, and that if your upbringing wasn't normal and was even downright traumatizing, you CAN laugh...
Episode 46: Gaining Weight Ft. Joe Bates
February 01, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBJoe Bates is gaining traction in his comedy career, but he's also gaining weight. When we gain weight, the response it to try to hide the fact, but leaning into it is the first step to either doing something about it or accepting it. How can you lean into it? You can write jokes about it and make other people laugh, but if you're not a comedian, you CAN laugh at that, which is why Joe joins the podcast. In this episode, we talk about: -Joe Bates' album Joe Bates Joe Bates Joe Bates By Joe Bat...
Ep. 51 - Gaining Weight Ft. Joe Bates
February 01, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBJoe Bates is gaining traction in his comedy career, but he's also gaining weight. When we gain weight, the response it to try to hide the fact, but leaning into it is the first step to either doing something about it or accepting it. How can you lean into it? You can write jokes about it and make other people laugh, but if you're not a comedian, you CAN laugh at that, which is why Joe joins the podcast. In this episode, we talk about: -Joe Bates' album Joe Bates Joe Bates Joe Bates By Joe ...
Ep. 50 - Weddings Ft. Bret Raybould
January 25, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBWe are gathered here today to celebrate the fact that weddings... are hilarious. You would never tell the bride, who has dreamed of her special day her entire life, that her wedding is funny... but there really are so many things about weddings that are worth laughing about. And the world's first publicly traded comic Bret Raybould joins David and Steve to talk about all of the reasons why. Though we do get lost in the ins and outs of stand-up along the way, it just proves that being commit...
Episode 45: Weddings Ft. Bret Raybould
January 25, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBWe are gathered here today to celebrate the fact that weddings... are hilarious. You would never tell the bride, who has dreamed of her special day her entire life, that her wedding is funny... but there really are so many things about weddings that are worth laughing about. And the world's first publicly traded comic Bret Raybould joins David and Steve to talk about all of the reasons why. Though we do get lost in the ins and outs of stand-up along the way, it just proves that being committ...
BONUS: You Can't Laugh At Work Ft. Maria Melfa
January 21, 2021 14:00 - 20 minutes - 38 MBMaria Melfa, co-founder and CEO of L&D organization The Training Associates shares her key to creating a sense of belonging at her organization: laughing together. Her unconventional leadership style engages her team in a way that communicates "We're in this together," and what's more important now than unity? We chat about: -The benefits of feeling a sense of belonging in the workplace / -Using humor at work to reduce stress / -Old school perception of hard work vs. a more human take on t...
BONUS: Humor In The Workplace Ft. Maria Melfa
January 21, 2021 14:00 - 20 minutes - 38 MBMaria Melfa, co-founder and CEO of L&D organization The Training Associates shares her key to creating a sense of belonging at her organization: laughing together. Her unconventional leadership style engages her team in a way that communicates "We're in this together," and what's more important now than unity? We chat about: -The benefits of feeling a sense of belonging in the workplace / -Using humor at work to reduce stress / -Old school perception of hard work vs. a more human take o...
You Can't Laugh At Work 2 Ft. Maria Melfa Of TTA
January 21, 2021 14:00 - 20 minutes - 38 MBMaria Melfa, co-founder and CEO of L&D organization The Training Associates shares her key to creating a sense of belonging at her organization: laughing together. Her unconventional leadership style engages her team in a way that communicates "We're in this together," and what's more important now than unity? We chat about: -The benefits of feeling a sense of belonging in the workplace / -Using humor at work to reduce stress / -Old school perception of hard work vs. a more human take ...
Ep. 49 - Homophobia & Ignorance Ft. Greg Stone
January 18, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBGreg Stone is a NYC based comedian who has been on TruTV, America’s Got Talent, and Sirius/XM. We invited him onto the show to talk about his hilarious homophobia bit, but instead, our conversation dove in and out of human behavior and why we tend to be so resistant to change and accept the idea that being gay, trans, or even attracted to children are a result of neural imbalances. While homophobia is a limiting belief, it comes from a lack of understanding - willing or not - so we ask, “Wha...
Episode 44: Homophobia & Ignorance Ft. Greg Stone
January 18, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBGreg Stone is a NYC based comedian who has been on TruTV, America’s Got Talent, and Sirius/XM. We invited him onto the show to talk about his hilarious homophobia bit, but instead, our conversation dove in and out of human behavior and why we tend to be so resistant to change and accept the idea that being gay, trans, or even attracted to children are a result of neural imbalances. While homophobia is a limiting belief, it comes from a lack of understanding - willing or not - so we ask, “What...
Ep. 48 - Living With Dyslexia Ft. Tori Piskin
January 11, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MB"You can't make jokes about being dyslexic - my son is dyslexic!" "That's why I'm making fun of it. I'M dyslexic, I'm making fun of myself." Anywhere from 5-15% of Americans are living with dyslexia, so, of course, that means we've got to find a way to make it funny. Tori Piskin (Glamour Magazine, MTV, New York Comedy Festival) is one of those people, but she happens to be a hilarious NYC comedian who has made light of her own dyslexia, even though she's been told "you can't do that." As ...
Episode 43: Living With Dyslexia Ft. Tori Piskin
January 11, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MB"You can't make jokes about being dyslexic - my son is dyslexic!" "That's why I'm making fun of it. I'M dyslexic, I'm making fun of myself." Anywhere from 5-15% of Americans are living with dyslexia, so, of course, that means we've got to find a way to make it funny. Tori Piskin (Glamour Magazine, MTV, New York Comedy Festival) is one of those people, but she happens to be a hilarious NYC comedian who has made light of her own dyslexia, even though she's been told "you can't do that." As r...
Ep. 47 - Rescue Pets Ft. Ran Barnaclo
January 04, 2021 13:37 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBIs it just us or is there an air of self-importance when someone tells you their dog or cat is "a rescue?" Cincinnati comedic powerhouse Ran Barnaclo joins the podcast to point out what's funny about the weird ways humans treat their "fur babies." In this episode, we cover: -MeeMaws, and why Ran doesn't talk to his. -Ran’s defective adopted cat, Randy. -Things get contentious between Steve and Ran about pet snakes. -We break down Ran’s stray dogs and cats bit from his album. -Why Ran ...
Episode 42: Rescue Pets Ft. Ran Barnaclo
January 04, 2021 13:37 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBIs it just us or is there an air of self-importance when someone tells you their dog or cat is "a rescue?" Cincinnati comedic powerhouse Ran Barnaclo joins the podcast to point out what's funny about the weird ways humans treat their "fur babies." In this episode, we cover: -MeeMaws, and why Ran doesn't talk to his. -Ran’s defective adopted cat, Randy. -Things get contentious between Steve and Ran about pet snakes. -We break down Ran’s stray dogs and cats bit (that doesn’t even exist on...
Ep. 46 - Political Incorrectness Ft. Zach Russell
December 28, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 170 MB"Everyone's so PC these days, you can't say anything anymore." As history progresses, sensibilities shift to match the time, but there will always be those who resist shifting their own behaviors, ideas, and material, in the case of comedians. Though we want to yell, scream, and fight those on "the wrong side of history," doing so would just be an ironic doubling down on their behavior. So instead, we laugh. Comedian Zach Russell joins David and Steve to break down one of his bits that e...
Episode 41: Political Incorrectness Ft. Zach Russell
December 28, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 170 MB"Everyone's so PC these days, you can't say anything anymore." As history progresses, sensibilities shift to match the time, but there will always be those who resist shifting their own behaviors, ideas, and material, in the case of comedians. Though we want to yell, scream, and fight those on "the wrong side of history," doing so would just be an ironic doubling down on their behavior. So instead, we laugh. Comedian Zach Russell joins David and Steve to break down one of his bits that exper...
Episode 40: Grief Ft. Glen Tickle
December 21, 2020 14:30 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBWhether it's our jobs, our way of life, or we actually lost someone close to us, we've all had to cope with loss. Dealing with grief is an incredibly difficult task, and with emotions running high, sometimes all we can do is laugh. Comedian Glen Tickle released an entire album devoted to it, so we invited him onto the podcast to learn how he dealt with the experience of losing a brother, but how he turned it into nearly an hour of poignant, funny, and cathartic comedy. I mean, how awkward is ...
Ep. 45 - Grief Ft. Glen Tickle
December 21, 2020 14:30 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBWhether it's our jobs, our way of life, or we actually lost someone close to us, we've all had to cope with loss. Dealing with grief is an incredibly difficult task, and with emotions running high, sometimes all we can do is laugh. Comedian Glen Tickle released an entire album devoted to it, so we invited him onto the podcast to learn how he dealt with the experience of losing a brother, but how he turned it into nearly an hour of poignant, funny, and cathartic comedy. I mean, how awkward i...
Episode 39: Toxic Masculinity Ft. Amanda Averell
December 14, 2020 18:26 - 1 hour - 105 MBBoys will be boys... What a disarming way to describe when a guy is, well, being a dick. For some, toxic masculinity is an overarching term used to show how woke you are, but the behavior behind it contains way more nuance. Pittsburgh comedian and co-owner of the Burning Bridges Comedy Club Amanda Averell, joins David and Steve to dive deeper into what the term really means, why men behave the way they do, and break down why and when it's funny. In this episode, we talk about: -Pittsburgh...
Ep. 44 - Toxic Masculinity Ft. Amanda Averell
December 14, 2020 18:26 - 1 hour - 105 MBBoys will be boys... What a disarming way to describe when a guy is, well, being a dick. For some, toxic masculinity is an overarching term used to show how woke you are, but the behavior behind it contains way more nuance. Pittsburgh comedian and co-owner of the Burning Bridges Comedy Club Amanda Averell, joins David and Steve to dive deeper into what the term really means, why men behave the way they do, and break down why and when it's funny. In this episode, we talk about: -Pittsburg...
BONUS: You Can't Laugh At Work Ft. Steve Cody
December 10, 2020 10:37 - 20 minutes - 38.6 MBSteve Cody is more than just the CEO of the marketing communications company Peppercomm: he's an innovator, he's a leader, and he's a... comedian? In this special episode, David sits down with Cody and they discuss the value of stand-up and improv comedy in today's workplace. We chat about: -When Steve got comfortable using humor in the workplace. -Steve's stand-up origin story. -The distinction between joke-telling and storytelling. -How Steve convinced his company to incorporate stand-...
You Can't Laugh At Work 1 Ft. Steve Cody Of Peppercomm
December 10, 2020 10:37 - 20 minutes - 38.6 MBSteve Cody is more than just the CEO of the marketing communications company Peppercomm: he's an innovator, he's a leader, and he's a... comedian? In this special episode, David sits down with Cody and they discuss the value of stand-up and improv comedy in today's workplace. We chat about: -When Steve got comfortable using humor in the workplace. -Steve's stand-up origin story. -The distinction between joke-telling and storytelling. -How Steve convinced his company to incorporate stan...
BONUS: Humor In The Workplace Ft. Steve Cody
December 10, 2020 10:37 - 20 minutes - 38.6 MBSteve Cody is more than just the CEO of the marketing communications company Peppercomm: he's an innovator, he's a leader, and he's a... comedian? In this special episode, David sits down with Cody and they discuss the value of stand-up and improv comedy in today's workplace. We chat about: -When Steve got comfortable using humor in the workplace. -Steve's stand-up origin story. -The distinction between joke-telling and storytelling. -How Steve convinced his company to incorporate stand...
Episode 38: Fake News Ft. Ray Roberts
December 07, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBHearing someone cry "fake news" has been one of the most maddening side effects of the political climate the last five years, but comedian Ray Roberts leans into it to see how far he can push that narrative in his material. Not only does it reveal the kinds of people he's dealing with by their responses, but he gets to explore the boundaries of seeing how far he can take fake news. I mean, is the moon even real? In this episode, we prove you CAN laugh at fake news, and in so doing, we also ta...
Ep. 43 - Fake News Ft. Ray Roberts
December 07, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBHearing someone cry "fake news" has been one of the most maddening side effects of the political climate the last five years, but comedian Ray Roberts leans into it to see how far he can push that narrative in his material. Not only does it reveal the kinds of people he's dealing with by their responses, but he gets to explore the boundaries of seeing how far he can take fake news. I mean, is the moon even real? In this episode, we prove you CAN laugh at fake news, and in so doing, we also...
Episode 37: Getting Arrested Ft. Gabe Kea
November 30, 2020 13:46 - 1 hour - 101 MB"You have the right to remain... hilarious?" If you've ever been arrested, you probably weren't thinking about all of the funny one-liners, stories, and comedic bits you'll one day tell to your friends about your run-in with the law. Chances are, you're probably scared, pissed, or hurt. and the last thing you want to do is find the funny. But you aren't Gabe Kea. Listen as this hilarious Cincinnati comic who has opened for the likes of Bert Kreischer, Nikki Glaser, and Dave Chappelle, shares ...
Ep. 42 - Getting Arrested Ft. Gabe Kea
November 30, 2020 13:46 - 1 hour - 101 MB"You have the right to remain... hilarious?" If you've ever been arrested, you probably weren't thinking about all of the funny one-liners, stories, and comedic bits you'll one day tell to your friends about your run-in with the law. Chances are, you're probably scared, pissed, or hurt. and the last thing you want to do is find the funny. But you aren't Gabe Kea. Listen as this hilarious Cincinnati comic who has opened for the likes of Bert Kreischer, Nikki Glaser, and Dave Chappelle, sha...
Episode 36: The Weird Things We Do As Kids Ft. Jacob Barr
November 23, 2020 17:12 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBWhen we're kids, we explore the ins and outs of what it means to be human and we don't care nearly as much about what other people think of us. Because of that, we do some pretty weird stuff, and in hindsight, a lot of that stuff is really funny. In fact, thinking back to when we were kids and had more childlike wonder and enthusiasm about the world can not only be a great perspective on for writing a joke, but it can also be a reminder to not take ourselves so seriously. Michigan comedian J...
Ep. 41 - The Weird Things We Do As Kids Ft. Jacob Barr
November 23, 2020 17:12 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBWhen we're kids, we explore the ins and outs of what it means to be human and we don't care nearly as much about what other people think of us. Because of that, we do some pretty weird stuff, and in hindsight, a lot of that stuff is really funny. In fact, thinking back to when we were kids and had more childlike wonder and enthusiasm about the world can not only be a great perspective on for writing a joke, but it can also be a reminder to not take ourselves so seriously. Michigan comedian ...
Episode 35: Being An Alcoholic Ft. Mary Santora
November 16, 2020 12:12 - 1 hour - 92.6 MB"Fine, I'll go out for just one..." Before you know it, the sun is coming up and a buddy shoves a mirror in your face complete with a fat line of coke with your name on it. Or you've gone through three cases this week, and it's not even Friday. Alcohol is a helluva drug, and millions of people suffer from addiction, so to say alcoholism is funny feels like the slap in the face you got at the bar from the girl you were trying to take home while you were blacked out. But it is, and Mary Santo...
Ep. 40 - Being An Alcoholic Ft. Mary Santora
November 16, 2020 12:12 - 1 hour - 92.6 MB"Fine, I'll go out for just one..." Before you know it, the sun is coming up and a buddy shoves a mirror in your face complete with a fat line of coke with your name on it. Or you've gone through three cases this week, and it's not even Friday. Alcohol is a helluva drug, and millions of people suffer from addiction, so to say alcoholism is funny feels like the slap in the face you got at the bar from the girl you were trying to take home while you were blacked out. But it is, and Mary Sant...
BONUS: Dave Chappelle's SNL Monologue
November 11, 2020 18:22 - 1 hour - 177 MBWe invite Cleveland comedian John Armstrong back onto the pod for this special episode to break down, in-depth, Dave Chappelle's monologue from the 11.7.2020 episode of Saturday Night Live. We go over the themes, objectives, delivery, writing, and psychology of the set, from Chappelle's wardrobe to the inclusive nature of certain jokes, designed to appeal to a wider audience. Though some of the monologue drew controversy, there's no controversy between David, Steve, Gheramy, or John: this is...