Why Are You Laughing?

Mar 06 2025 156 ep. 69 mins 478
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Breaking down the history of comedy and stand-up, one career, special, controversy, and storyline at a time.

  Comedy
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Robin Quivers On The Howard Stern Show: The First Lady Of Radio

Mar 06 2025 76 mins  
We look at Robin Quivers role on The Howard Stern Show and how she impacted radio. FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKEhttp://blindmike.netFOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERShttp://www.verygoodshow.orgFOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDEhttp://hackridethedemon.comFOR ALL THINGS DJ ELECTRA FRYhttp://djelectrafry.com

The Cancellation of Chris D'Elia

Feb 20 2025 72 mins  
We look back at the scandal that derailed Chris D'Elia's career and why opinions about the controversy have changed. FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKEhttp://blindmike.netFOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERShttp://www.verygoodshow.orgFOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDEhttp://hackridethedemon.comFOR ALL THINGS DJ ELECTRA FRYhttp://djelectrafry.com

Married... With Children: The Bundy Family History

Feb 12 2025 68 mins  
We look back at Fox's classic sitcom, Married... With Children. A full history of the groundbreaking TV show starring Ed O'Neil, Katey Sagal, Christina Applegate & David Faustino. FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKEhttp://blindmike.netFOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERShttp://www.verygoodshow.orgFOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDEhttp://hackridethedemon.comFOR ALL THINGS DJ ELECTRA FRYhttp://djelectraf

I'm Telling You For The Last Time

Feb 05 2025 54 mins  
Today we take a deep dive into Jerry Seinfeld's 1998 special, "I'm Telling You For The Last Time."

History of the Joe Rogan Experience

Jan 29 2025 88 mins  
A full breakdown of The @joerogan Experience. From the early days of streaming to a massive Spotify deal. FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKEhttp://blindmike.netFOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERShttp://www.verygoodshow.orgFOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDEhttp://hackridethedemon.comFOR ALL THINGS DJ ELECTRA FRYhttp://djelectrafry.com

The Downfall of Jimmy Kimmel

Jan 23 2025 73 mins  
We compare Jimmy Kimmel's early career on radio and The Man Show to what he's been doing on his late night talk show. As well as his relationship with Howard Stern and feud with Donald Trump. FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKEhttp://blindmike.netFOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERShttp://www.verygoodshow.orgFOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDEhttp://hackridethedemon.comFOR ALL THINGS DJ ELECTRA FRYhttp://dj

The Insane Life of Richard Pryor

Jan 15 2025 63 mins  
We discuss some of the craziest aspects of Richard Pryor's life and comedy career. FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKEhttp://blindmike.netFOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERShttp://www.verygoodshow.orgFOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDEhttp://hackridethedemon.comFOR ALL THINGS DJ ELECTRA FRYhttp://djelectrafry.com

Greg Giraldo: Midlife Vices

Jan 08 2025 47 mins  
Today we take a deep dive in to Greg Giraldo's Comedy Central special, Midlife Vices.

Comics to Watch in 2025

Jan 01 2025 43 mins  
5:00 Brendan Eyre8:20 Ari Matti13:00 Matt Wayne16:45 Na’im Ali20:30 Sarah Tollemache23:45 Andy Haynes27:30 Geoffrey Ausmus32:00 Nathan Lund35:00 Lil Sas38:50 Tim ButterlyFOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKEhttp://blindmike.netFOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERShttp://www.verygoodshow.orgFOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDEhttp://hackridethedemon.comFOR ALL THINGS DJ ELECTRA FRYhttp://djelectrafry.com

Top 10 Specials of 2024

Dec 19 2024 58 mins  
***SPOILERS***3:33 10 Sam Morrill: You’ve Changed7:40 9 Dusty Slay: Working Man11:45 8 Nobody Presents: Greg Stone15:20 7 Brendan Sagelow: Thin Lips20:20 6 Chad Daniels: Empty Nester24:45 5 Anthony Jeselnik: Bones and All30:20 4 Colin Quinn: Our Time Is Up36:40 3 Dan Soder: On The Road43:10 2 Mike Racine: I’m Normal48:20 1 Adrienne Iapalucci: The Dark QueenFOR ALL THINGS BLIND