If we think of the political content of humour, it seems mostly to be anti establishment in some way or left wing. But do you think that the medium of humour to day has a slant politically one way or the other? Definitely. I mean, it is a left est slant. But why? Because that's what the cool kids think. Ther you know, all the other cool kids are doing. It's kind of funny, cause it's not very a subversive any more. What passes for humor now on both sides is just vicious attacks. And some of them are very clever, and some theinre very funny, but it isn't reallyiisn’t
Though most know him first as a humor columnist, Dave Barry’s career has spanned many forms of media, including books, movies, TV, and music. Driving this relentless output, says Barry, is the constant worry he’ll find himself stuck in a rut — or worse — no longer funny. And do we even need professional comedians in an age where so many funny amateurs are readily available online?
Tyler and Dave discuss all these topics and more, including the weirdness of Peter Pan, what makes Florida special, how it felt to teach Roger McQuinn a lick on the guitar, and why business writing is so terrible.
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Recorded April 21st, 2017 Other ways to connect