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. 39 - Dave Chappelle's SNL Monologue
November 11, 2020 18:22 - 1 hour - 177 MBCleveland comedian John Armstrong is back on 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 a bit o...
Ep. 38 - Getting An STD Ft. Jasmyn Carter
November 09, 2020 12:11 - 1 hour - 145 MBIt can either take a simple antibiotic or it can be a life-changing diagnosis, regardless, if it happens to people, we're going to find the funny in it. Joining the podcast to do that is the very funny Jasmyn Carter, an L.A.-based comic from Cleveland who is more than willing to share her experience getting chlamydia. No one wants an STD, and being honest about personal stories is not only a way to build connection with people who may be going through a similar experience, but it can help u...
Episode 34: Getting An STD Ft. Jasmyn Carter
November 09, 2020 12:11 - 1 hour - 145 MBIt can either take a simple antibiotic or it can be a life-changing diagnosis, regardless, if it happens to people, we're going to find the funny in it. Joining the podcast to do that is the very funny Jasmyn Carter, an L.A.-based comic from Cleveland who is more than willing to share her experience getting chlamydia. No one wants an STD, and being honest about personal stories is not only a way to build connection with people who may be going through a similar experience, but it can help us...
Ep. 37 - 2020 Election Special Ft. Travis Irvine
November 02, 2020 18:08 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBWhen it comes to talking politics from the stage, many times, comedians will hear "Stick to comedy" or "Leave politics out of it," when in reality, comedy began as a way to hold a mirror up to society and the political system. So demanding a comedian stop poking fun at politics and politicians is like demanding a politician to stop campaigning. In this episode we, invited comedian and former Ohio gubernatorial, congressional, and mayoral candidate Travis Irvine to talk about the construct o...
Election Special: "Stick To Comedy" Ft. Travis Irvine
November 02, 2020 18:08 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBWhen it comes to talking politics from the stage, many times, comedians will hear "Stick to comedy" or "Leave politics out of it," when in reality, comedy began as a way to hold a mirror up to society and the political system. So demanding a comedian stop poking fun at politics and politicians is like demanding a politician to stop campaigning. In this episode we, invited comedian and former Ohio gubernatorial, congressional, and mayoral candidate Travis Irvine to talk about the construct of...
Election Special: Stick To Comedy Ft. Travis Irvine
November 02, 2020 13:08When it comes to talking politics from the stage, many times, comedians will hear "Stick to comedy" or "Leave politics out of it," when in reality, comedy began as a way to hold a mirror up to society and the political system. So demanding a comedian stop poking fun at politics and politicians is like demanding a politician to stop campaigning. In this episode we, invited comedian and former Ohio gubernatorial, congressional, and mayoral candidate Travis Irvine to talk about the construct ...
Ep. 36 - Coming Out As (Anything But Sexual Identity) Ft. Ricky Glore
October 26, 2020 18:25 - 1 hour - 160 MBIt's an open mic, and for the third night in a row, you've heard a different comedian drop the "I recently came out to my parents... AS A COMEDIAN" joke. Woof. We recently watched Kentucky comedian Ricky Glore's DryBar comedy special and rolled our eyes when he started his version of that joke, but his was... actually funny. Why? This the first episode of our "Is It Hack?" series where we take topics that have been done to death, and find comedians who have an original take on whatever it...
Episode 33: Is It Hack? - Coming Out As (Anything But Sexual Identity) Ft. Ricky Glore
October 26, 2020 18:25 - 1 hour - 160 MBIt's an open mic, and for the third night in a row, you've heard a different comedian drop the "I recently came out to my parents... AS A COMEDIAN" joke. Woof. We recently watched Kentucky comedian Ricky Glore's DryBar comedy special and rolled our eyes when he started his version of that joke, but his was... actually funny. Why? This the first episode of our "Is It Hack?" series where we take topics that have been done to death, and find comedians who have an original take on whatever it ...
Ep. 35 - Squirting And Vulnerability Ft. Paige Polesnak
October 19, 2020 18:42 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBWhat is taboo and why isn't it okay to talk about it? Pittsburgh comedian Paige Polesnak joins David and Steve to break down the hilarious bit that got her banned from Crackers Comedy Club in Indianapolis. While most people are hesitant about getting personal and showing their vulnerable sides, comedians are willing to share their deepest, grossest secrets, taking something "taboo," and making it okay to talk about. Like squirting. In this episode, we discuss: -Getting personal onstage -...
Episode 32: Squirting And Being Vulnerable Ft. Paige Polesnak
October 19, 2020 18:42 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBWhat is taboo and why isn't it okay to talk about it? Pittsburgh comedian Paige Polesnak joins David and Steve to break down the hilarious bit that got her banned from Crackers Comedy Club in Indianapolis. While most people are hesitant about getting personal and showing their vulnerable sides, comedians are willing to share their deepest, grossest secrets, taking something "taboo," and making it okay to talk about. Like squirting. In this episode, we discuss: -Getting personal onstage -P...
Episode 31: Racism Ft. John Bruton
October 12, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBIt's 2020, yet we still live in an America where racism is ingrained in our culture. As unfortunate as it is, there is some humor to be found in this outdated ideology, so we invited Cleveland comedian John Bruton onto the podcast to discuss how he's been able to draw the funny out of such a sensitive subject and connect his material to audiences of all skin colors. Nothing is off limits as we talk about: A racist booker from West Virginia / Being mean onstage while still making the audie...
Ep. 34 - Racism Ft. John Bruton
October 12, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBIt's 2020, yet we still live in an America where racism is ingrained in our culture. As unfortunate as it is, there is some humor to be found in this outdated ideology, so we invited Cleveland comedian John Bruton onto the podcast to discuss how he's been able to draw the funny out of such a sensitive subject and connect his material to audiences of all skin colors. Nothing is off limits as we talk about: A racist booker from West Virginia / Being mean onstage while still making the audi...
Episode 30: Physical Disabilities Ft. Ryan Niemiller
October 06, 2020 11:48 - 1 hour - 109 MBBorn with a disability in both arms, Ryan Niemiller is the Cripple Threat of Comedy and he joins Gheramy and David to share his experience in finding the funny and sharing it with audiences across the country, including finishing in 3rd place on America’s Got Talent. Though having a disability may suck, Ryan offers perspective and a master class on delivering sensitive material, dealing with audiences who don’t understand, and how to lean into the nuance of comedy. We also talk about: -Rya...
Ep. 33 - Physical Disabilities Ft. Ryan Niemiller
October 06, 2020 11:48 - 1 hour - 109 MBBorn with a disability in both arms, Ryan Niemiller is the Cripple Threat of Comedy and he joins Gheramy and David to share his experience in finding the funny and sharing it with audiences across the country, including finishing in 3rd place on America’s Got Talent. Though having a disability may suck, Ryan offers perspective and a master class on delivering sensitive material, dealing with audiences who don’t understand, and how to lean into the nuance of comedy. We also talk about: -Th...
Ep. 32 - Donald Trump Ft. Blake Hammond
September 28, 2020 17:26 - 1 hour - 103 MBYou've heard pretty much every joke there is to tell about the 45th president of the United States, but we decided to explore what's so funny about Donald John Trump anyway. And a lot of it has to do with how people perceive him, his actions, and the jokes comedians tell about him. Cincinnati comedian Blake Hammond joins David and Gheramy for our most politically charged episode yet, but when it comes to comedy, there's more nuance than just red and blue, which is such a simple-minded way...
Episode 29: Donald Trump Ft. Blake Hammond
September 28, 2020 17:26 - 1 hour - 103 MBYou've heard pretty much every joke there is to tell about the 45th president of the United States, but we decided to explore what's so funny about Donald John Trump anyway. And a lot of it has to do with how people perceive him, his actions, and the jokes comedians tell about him. Cincinnati comedian Blake Hammond joins David and Gheramy for our most politically charged episode yet, but when it comes to comedy, there's more nuance than just red and blue, which is such a simple-minded way ...
Episode 28: Cancer Ft. Matt Levy
September 21, 2020 18:04 - 1 hour - 96 MBWe've all dealt with cancer in one way or another. Whether you've had it, you know someone who had/has it, or you are one, we each cope in our own way. New York comedian, producer, and mash-up maker Matt Levy lived through testicular cancer and worked it into a bit so well, he became known as "the cancer guy." Or maybe that's not such a good thing. Matt reveals how he found the funny in this life-changing experience and created a narrative that connects with audiences, not through joking ab...
Ep. 31 - Cancer Ft. Matt Levy
September 21, 2020 18:04 - 1 hour - 96 MBWe've all dealt with cancer in one way or another. Whether you've had it, you know someone who had/has it, or you are one, we each cope in our own way. New York comedian, producer, and mash-up maker Matt Levy lived through testicular cancer and worked it into a bit so well, he became known as "the cancer guy." Or maybe that's not such a good thing. Matt reveals how he found the funny in this life-changing experience and created a narrative that connects with audiences, not through joking a...
Episode 27: Dick Pics Ft. Mike Head
September 14, 2020 18:08 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBWe were going to send this episode unsolicited to your phones, but instead thought you should choose to listen yourselves. The hilarious Mike Head, who features and headlines at comedy clubs around the country, shares a story about how his teenage daughter got a dick pic, how he dealt with it, and how he turned it into a hilarious bit. If listening to three guys talk about dicks, access to dicks, and different perspectives of dicks for over an hour, this episode is for you. Also in this epis...
Ep. 30 - Dick Pics Ft. Mike Head
September 14, 2020 18:08 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBWe were going to send this episode unsolicited to your phones, but instead thought you should choose to listen yourselves. The hilarious Mike Head, who features and headlines at comedy clubs around the country, shares a story about how his teenage daughter got a dick pic, how he dealt with it, and how he turned it into a hilarious bit. If listening to three guys talk about dicks, access to dicks, and different perspectives of dicks for over an hour, this episode is for you. Also in this epi...
Episode 26: Loneliness Ft. Antonio Aguilar
September 07, 2020 23:02 - 1 hour - 167 MBIs your loneliness killing you? No one wants to be lonely, yet all of us have to deal with it at some point in our lives, and sometimes, the best way to overcome it is to find ways to laugh. Houston comedian Antonio Aguilar joins the podcast to discuss varying degrees of loneliness, including life on the road, living in his car, overthinking relationships, and how Willy Wonka was so lonely, he surrounded himself with Oompa Loompas. Human beings will do anything to avoid loneliness, but some...
Ep. 29 - Loneliness Ft. Antonio Aguilar
September 07, 2020 23:02 - 1 hour - 167 MBIs your loneliness killing you? No one wants to be lonely, yet all of us have to deal with it at some point in our lives, and sometimes, the best way to overcome it is to find ways to laugh. Houston comedian Antonio Aguilar joins the podcast to discuss varying degrees of loneliness, including life on the road, living in his car, overthinking relationships, and how Willy Wonka was so lonely, he surrounded himself with Oompa Loompas. Human beings will do anything to avoid loneliness, but som...
Ep. 28 - Being Christian Ft. Zach Wycuff
August 31, 2020 18:36 - 1 hour - 103 MBWhen comedians talk about religion, it tends to be pretty cutting criticisms, and when you hear a Christian comedian perform, it tends to be pretty preachy and cringeworthy. Not Cincinnati comedian Zach Wycuff. Zach is a true artist, turning his faith into punchlines that connect with his audiences, whether they're devout Christian or more cynical. His centered approach to making jokes about his own belief system not only humanizes him, it serves as a reminder to ask questions about OUR be...
Episode 25: Being Christian Ft. Zach Wycuff
August 31, 2020 18:36 - 1 hour - 103 MBWhen comedians talk about religion, it tends to be pretty cutting criticisms, and when you hear a Christian comedian perform, it tends to be pretty preachy and cringeworthy. Not Cincinnati comedian Zach Wycuff. Zach is a true artist, turning his faith into punchlines that connect with his audiences, whether they're devout Christian or more cynical. His centered approach to making jokes about his own belief system not only humanizes him, it serves as a reminder to ask questions about OUR bel...
Episode 24: Parents Ft. Gianmarco Soresi
August 24, 2020 20:57 - 1 hour - 150 MBParents: can't live with em, wouldn't be alive without em. Our upbringing plays a huge role in who grow up to become, and whether they were supportive, absent, or abusive - physically or mentally - we could each write an entire hour of comedy about our parental figures. NYC comedian Gianmarco Soresi joins us to talk about his relationship with his mom and dad, how he's turned those experiences into absolutely killer material, and how anyone can find the funny in their upbringing. We also p...
Ep. 27 - Parents Ft. Gianmarco Soresi
August 24, 2020 20:57 - 1 hour - 150 MBParents: can't live with em, wouldn't be alive without em. Our upbringing plays a huge role in who grow up to become, and whether they were supportive, absent, or abusive - physically or mentally - we could each write an entire hour of comedy about our parental figures. NYC comedian Gianmarco Soresi joins us to talk about his relationship with his mom and dad, how he's turned those experiences into absolutely killer material, and how anyone can find the funny in their upbringing. We also ...
Episode 24: Parents
August 24, 2020 15:57 - 1 hour - 150 MBParents: can't live with em, wouldn't be alive without em. Our upbringing plays a huge role in who grow up to become, and whether they were supportive, absent, or abusive - physically or mentally - we could each write an entire hour of comedy about our parental figures. NYC comedian Gianmarco Soresi joins us to talk about his relationship with his mom and dad, how he's turned those experiences into absolutely killer material, and how anyone can find the funny in their upbringing. We al...
Episode 23: Assassinations Ft. Tim Cornett
August 17, 2020 18:26 - 1 hour - 138 MBEveryone alive on November 22, 1963 can remember exactly where they were when Kennedy was assassinated. Where will you be when you listen to this episode? They've started and ended revolutions and world wars, and as serious as they may be, assassinations may actually be funny. Comedy powerhouse Tim Cornett joins Gheramy and David, and we try to answer the question, "Can you laugh at that?" and play a game called "Assassinations: Funny Or Could Be Funnier?" From Caesar, to Lincoln, to Lennon...
Ep. 26 - Assassinations Ft. Tim Cornett
August 17, 2020 18:26 - 1 hour - 138 MBEveryone alive on November 22, 1963 can remember exactly where they were when Kennedy was assassinated. Where will you be when you listen to this episode? They've started and ended revolutions and world wars, and as serious as they may be, assassinations may actually be funny. Comedy powerhouse Tim Cornett joins Gheramy and David, and we try to answer the question, "Can you laugh at that?" and play a game called "Assassinations: Funny Or Could Be Funnier?" From Caesar, to Lincoln, to Lenno...
Episode 23: Assassinations
August 17, 2020 13:26 - 1 hour - 138 MBEveryone alive on November 22, 1963 can remember exactly where they were when Kennedy was assassinated. Where will you be when you listen to this episode? They've started and ended revolutions and world wars, and as serious as they may be, assassinations may actually be funny. Comedy powerhouse Tim Cornett joins Gheramy and David, and we try to answer the question, "Can you laugh at that?" and play a game called "Assassinations: Funny Or Could Be Funnier?" From Caesar, to Lincoln, to Len...
Ep. 25 - Difficult Audiences Ft. Josh Morrow
August 10, 2020 19:45 - 1 hour - 178 MBYou're on stage and all of the material that usually kills is falling flat. The audience isn't giving you even a polite chuckle and you don't know what to do. There's nothing funny about that... or is there? Josh Morrow joins David and Steve to talk the ins and outs of hosting shows, performing in front of ideologically opposed audiences, bombing, different types of hecklers, and how we've dealt with them. Because anything - even your worst show ever - can be funny. Follow Josh on social...
Episode 22: Difficult Audiences Ft. Josh Morrow
August 10, 2020 19:45 - 1 hour - 178 MBYou're on stage and all of the material that usually kills is falling flat. The audience isn't giving you even a polite chuckle and you don't know what to do. There's nothing funny about that... or is there? Josh Morrow joins David and Steve to talk the ins and outs of hosting shows, performing in front of ideologically opposed audiences, bombing, different types of hecklers, and how we've dealt with them. Because anything - even your worst show ever - can be funny. Produced by Golden Ox Stu...
Episode 22 - Difficult Audiences
August 10, 2020 14:45 - 1 hour - 178 MBYou're on stage and all of the material that usually kills is falling flat. The audience isn't giving you even a polite chuckle and you don't know what to do. There's nothing funny about that... or is there? Josh Morrow joins David and Steve to talk the ins and outs of hosting shows, performing in front of ideologically opposed audiences, bombing, different types of hecklers, and how we've dealt with them. Because anything - even your worst show ever - can be funny. Produced by Golden O...
Ep. 24 - Murder Part 2 Ft. AJ DiCosimo
August 03, 2020 19:06 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBIt's the subject of countless podcasts, documentaries, films, stories, plays, TV shows, board games, etc., but when a comedian tells jokes about murder, the audience instantly tenses up. In part 2 of this 2 part episode with AJ DiCosimo, we dive into our personal experiences, our coping mechanisms, and the discomfort of finding the funny in something so dark, while Steve threatens to cancel RL Stine. Special thanks to Greg Stone. Follow AJ on social media: Instagram - https://instagram.co...
Episode 21B: Murder (Part 2) Ft. AJ DiCosimo
August 03, 2020 19:06 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBIt's the subject of countless podcasts, documentaries, films, stories, plays, TV shows, board games, etc., but when a comedian tells jokes about murder, the audience instantly tenses up. In part 2 of this 2 part episode with AJ DiCosimo, we dive into our personal experiences, our coping mechanisms, and the discomfort of finding the funny in something so dark, while Steve threatens to cancel RL Stine. Special thanks to Greg Stone. Produced by Golden Ox Studios | Music: Producedbyzip Support...
Episode 21B: Murder (Part 2)
August 03, 2020 14:06 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBIt's the subject of countless podcasts, documentaries, films, stories, plays, TV shows, board games, etc., but when a comedian tells jokes about murder, the audience instantly tenses up. In part 2 of this 2 part episode with AJ DiCosimo, we dive into our personal experiences, our coping mechanisms, and the discomfort of finding the funny in something so dark, while Steve threatens to cancel RL Stine. Special thanks to Greg Stone. Produced by Golden Ox Studios | Music: Producedbyzip
Episode 21A: Murder Ft. AJ DiCosimo
July 27, 2020 20:26 - 1 hour - 120 MBIt's the subject of countless podcasts, documentaries, films, stories, plays, TV shows, board games, etc., but when a comedian tells jokes about murder, the audience instantly tenses up. In part 1 of this 2 part episode with AJ DiCosimo, one-liner assassin and contributor to MAD Magazine and The New Yorker, we discuss why this is, and how to take a touchy topic and make it funny. Special thanks to Jim Norton. Produced by Golden Ox Studios | Music by Producedbyzip Support this podcast
Ep. 23 - Murder Part 1 Ft. AJ DiCosimo
July 27, 2020 20:26 - 1 hour - 120 MBIt's the subject of countless podcasts, documentaries, films, stories, plays, TV shows, board games, etc., but when a comedian tells jokes about murder, the audience instantly tenses up. In part 1 of this 2 part episode with AJ DiCosimo, one-liner assassin and contributor to MAD Magazine and The New Yorker, we discuss why this is, and how to take a touchy topic and make it funny. Special thanks to Jim Norton. Follow AJ on social media: Instagram - https://instagram.com/ajdicosimo Twitter...
Episode 21A: Murder
July 27, 2020 15:26 - 1 hour - 120 MBIt's the subject of countless podcasts, documentaries, films, stories, plays, TV shows, board games, etc., but when a comedian tells jokes about murder, the audience instantly tenses up. In part 1 of this 2 part episode with AJ DiCosimo, one-liner assassin and contributor to MAD Magazine and The New Yorker, we discuss why this is, and how to take a touchy topic and make it funny. Special thanks to Jim Norton. Produced by Golden Ox Studios | Music by Producedbyzip
Episode 20: Google Maps & Technology Ft. Freddy G
July 20, 2020 18:53 - 1 hour - 92 MBWe use it every day without much of a thought, but after taking just a few minutes, there is so much potential for funny in Google Maps, Waze, Apple Maps, etc. Remember Mapquest? Technology is developing so quickly, it's more daunting than funny, so we invited NYC comic Freddy G to discuss his hilarious Google Maps bit, how developing technology relates to comedy, and how to use TikTok to create content. Special thanks to Joe Zimmerman. ETA: 1 hour and 20 minutes. Produced by Golden Ox St...
Ep. 22 - Google Maps & Technology Ft. Freddy G
July 20, 2020 18:53 - 1 hour - 92 MBWe use it every day without much of a thought, but after taking just a few minutes, there is so much potential for funny in Google Maps, Waze, Apple Maps, etc. Remember Mapquest? Technology is developing so quickly, it's more daunting than funny, so we invited NYC comic Freddy G to discuss his hilarious Google Maps bit, how developing technology relates to comedy, and how to use TikTok to create content. Special thanks to Joe Zimmerman. ETA: 1 hour and 20 minutes. Follow Freddy on social...
Episode 20: Google Maps & Technology
July 20, 2020 13:53 - 1 hour - 92 MBWe use it every day without much of a thought, but after taking just a few minutes, there is so much potential for funny in Google Maps, Waze, Apple Maps, etc. Remember Mapquest? Technology is developing so quickly, it's more daunting than funny, so we invited NYC comic Freddy G to discuss his hilarious Google Maps bit, how developing technology relates to comedy, and how to use TikTok to create content. Special thanks to Joe Zimmerman. ETA: 1 hour and 20 minutes. Produced by Golden ...
Ep. 21 - Cheating Ft. Michael Moses
July 13, 2020 21:30 - 1 hour - 136 MBFinding out you're getting cheated on sucks, and being the one who's doing the cheating makes you an asshole. We know these are controversial statements, but here's the most controversial statement of them all: both of these things can be funny. Toronto comedian Michael Moses joins the podcast to down a bit about getting cheated on by Drew Michael and a classic bit by Patrice O'Neal on why men cheat. We also discuss lack of nuance in comedy audiences, using the ridiculousness of a situatio...
Episode 19: Cheating Ft. Michael Moses
July 13, 2020 21:30 - 1 hour - 136 MBFinding out you're getting cheated on sucks, and being the one who's doing the cheating makes you an asshole. We know these are controversial statements, but here's the most controversial statement of them all: both of these things can be funny. Toronto comedian Michael Moses joins the podcast to down a bit about getting cheated on by Drew Michael and a classic bit by Patrice O'Neal on why men cheat. We also discuss lack of nuance in comedy audiences, using the ridiculousness of a situation...
Episode 19: Cheating
July 13, 2020 16:30 - 1 hour - 136 MBFinding out you're getting cheated on sucks, and being the one who's doing the cheating makes you an asshole. We know these are controversial statements, but here's the most controversial statement of them all: both of these things can be funny. Toronto comedian Michael Moses joins the podcast to down a bit about getting cheated on by Drew Michael and a classic bit by Patrice O'Neal on why men cheat. We also discuss lack of nuance in comedy audiences, using the ridiculousness of a situat...
Ep. 20 - Finding Out Santa Isn't Real Ft. Diego Attanasio
July 06, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBIt was one of the most deflating and egregious breaches of trust during our childhood. No, not finding out you were adopted, finding out Santa isn't real. Diego Attanasio, a very funny nationally touring comic from Detroit, joins the podcast to talk about how receiving bad news on this magnitude can be turned into comedy. We also ponder the double standard of teaching your kids not to lie while lying directly to their faces about a man in a red suit who brings them gifts. We break down bit...
Episode 18: Finding Out Santa Isn't Real Ft. Diego Attanasio
July 06, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBIt was one of the most deflating and egregious breaches of trust during our childhood. No, not finding out you were adopted, finding out Santa isn't real. Diego Attanasio, a very funny nationally touring comic from Detroit, joins the podcast to talk about how receiving bad news on this magnitude can be turned into comedy. We also ponder the double standard of teaching your kids not to lie while lying directly to their faces about a man in a red suit who brings them gifts. We break down bits...
Episode 18: Finding Out Santa Isn't Real
July 06, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBIt was one of the most deflating and egregious breaches of trust during our childhood. No, not finding out you were adopted, finding out Santa isn't real. Diego Attanasio, a very funny nationally touring comic from Detroit, joins the podcast to talk about how receiving bad news on this magnitude can be turned into comedy. We also ponder the double standard of teaching your kids not to lie while lying directly to their faces about a man in a red suit who brings them gifts. We break down b...
Episode 17: Getting Fired Ft. Tim Wolfe
June 29, 2020 18:40 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBGetting fired sucks. Unless your job sucks, then it's awesome. But most of the time, getting fired isn't cool and in the moment, it can be hard to find levity in the face of adversity. Not for Youngstown Comedy Festival winner Tim Wolfe. In this episode, we break down a brilliant set by Tim, then explore why getting fired can be funny and how failure is the perfect breeding ground for jokes. We also talk about using callbacks, how to utilize dialogue, getting tetanus, recording your sets, ...
Ep. 19 - Getting Fired Ft. Tim Wolfe
June 29, 2020 18:40 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBGetting fired sucks. Unless your job sucks, then it's awesome. But most of the time, getting fired isn't cool and in the moment, it can be hard to find levity in the face of adversity. Not for Youngstown Comedy Festival winner Tim Wolfe. In this episode, we break down a brilliant set by Tim, then explore why getting fired can be funny and how failure is the perfect breeding ground for jokes. We also talk about using callbacks, how to utilize dialogue, getting tetanus, recording your sets,...