The Al Franken Podcast 148: Best Of: Jim Gaffigan, The Master!
Dec 24, 2023
Jim Gaffigan, comedian and actor, talks about comedy, his decision to come out against Trump, the impact on his fans, pandemic's effect on podcast listening habits, exploring nonsensical elements in comedy, observations about comedy clubs and news, reflection on speaking up and connecting with the Midwest, frustration with false claims and hypocrisy, the history of margarine and acting, and promoting upcoming comedy show 'Comedy Monster' on Netflix.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Break announcement, conversation with Jim Gaffigan, language learning app ad, and charity organization ad
02:54 • 3min
Impact of the Pandemic on Podcast Listening Habits and Exploring the Unusual in Comedy
05:36 • 8min
Observations about Comedy Clubs and News
13:20 • 16min
Reflection on Speaking Up and Connecting with the Midwest
29:34 • 4min
Frustration with False Claims and Hypocrisy
33:48 • 19min
The History of Margarine and Acting
52:26 • 10min
Discussion of Comedy Show and Introduction of Sponsors
01:02:16 • 3min