Jon Stewart

Jon Stewart, the legendary comedian and former host of The Daily Show, shares his journey through the comedic landscape with Conan O’Brien. They delve into the lifecycle of talk shows, discussing risky bits that never made it to air. Jon reflects on the pressures of late-night success and aging in comedy while emphasizing the importance of mentorship. Their playful banter encompasses anecdotes from concerts and the fashion of music icons. Ultimately, the conversation reveals the evolving nature of comedy and the significance of embracing change in the entertainment world.

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In this episode of A Special Place In Hell, the girls/women lose their sh*t over Jon Stewart’s latest virtue signal flare from the ideological bunker in which he appears to be held captive. It’s especially egregious considering a new Reuters story that, for the first time, lays out actual numbers about how many kids are being medicalized for gender dysphoria, including getting invasive surgeries. But before that, they discuss Meghan’s New York Times interview with a “conservative therapist” that made a splash last week. What is a “conservative therapist” anyway? And why do so many self-identified mental health professionals on Twitter seem so invested on keeping people feeling mentally fragile? Finally, the hostesses address problem of information overload and the way it makes smart people feel stupid and (perhaps?) stupid people sound smarter than they are.In the bonus content for paying subscribers only, Sarah explains the definition of “body count,” which Meghan thought had to do with killing people. In fact it refers to how many people you’ve had sex with and the girls discuss this in great depth without ever hinting at their own body numbers. Also: Do bisexual men exist? Does having sex with someone both before and after their gender transition count for two bodies?Relevant links:* Excerpt of Jon Stewart’s interview with Arkansas Attorney General* Reuters: As More Transgender Children Seek Gender Care, Families Confront Many Unknowns* New York Times: What A Conservative Therapist Thinks About Politics And Mental Health * Sarah’s Substack Post: The News Is Bad For You. Stop Reading It. * Sarah’s Conference on Oct 22 in DC: Info and Tickets* OKCupid blog: The Big Lies People Tell in Online Dating. (More posts, archived here). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aspecialplace.substack.com

Jon Stewart, a prominent comedian and former host of The Daily Show, delves into his sharp critiques of Fox News. He reflects on the network's tendency to celebrate its own coverage while often misrepresenting facts. Stewart humorously tackles the conservative right's ideological war against institutions and how it shapes perceptions of poverty. He also critiques ideological divides in American culture, using examples from Hollywood like Clint Eastwood's work. Expect a blend of satire and insightful commentary on the absurdities of modern political discourse.

Joining Ben Stiller and Adam Scott is Jon Stewart, comedian and former host of The Daily Show, who’s a self-professed superfan of Severance. They dive into the thrilling Season 1 Finale, with Jon demanding answers and sharing insights from his set visit. He discusses the challenges of bold storytelling and offers his take on the season's creative choices, amusingly referring to it all being about 'wingspan.' Plus, there's a quirky nod to a Daily Show-style waffle party. It's a blend of humor and heartfelt reflections on storytelling.

What’s the problem with America today? A lot of things, according to Jon Stewart. From the media to the way politics function to the fragility of democracy, Stewart is on a mission to look for solutions. That’s the premise of his show on Apple TV+, ‘The Problem With Jon Stewart.’ Stewart spoke with Shumita Basu for the latest episode of Apple News In Conversation.

A conversation about two legends of contemporary popular culture - Bob Dylan and John Lennon, with pop-star academic Jon Stewart (guitarist in The Wedding Present and Sleeper).👉 Episode page https://wp.me/p4IuUx-sJE📖 Get Jon's book here https://a.co/d/fPBgTel (other bookshops are available)Jon Stewart is an interesting mix. He is both a university lecturer and a pop star. He runs a Masters Degree course in Music Business and Popular Music Practice at the BIMM Institute in London and he also plays guitar for legendary British group The Wedding Present, AND classic 'Britpop' band Sleeper. So, Jon knows all about the music business from both a personal and academic point of view. In this conversation I ask Jon about his new book "Dylan, Lennon, Marx and God" which is an amazing dual-biography of John Lennon and Bob Dylan, two of the most significant figures in contemporary popular culture. Jon talks about the way Dylan and Lennon used language in their work, the references they make to the culture they grew up in, including their spiritual and political views.Jon also talks about his time as a musician, including working with Elvis Costello and George Michael, and a funny story about John Lennon's "Imagine piano".I hope you find this conversation as fascinating as I did. If you like it, consider getting a copy of Jon's book! Sign up to LEP Premium on Acast+ and add the premium episodes to a podcast app on your phone. https://plus.acast.com/s/teacherluke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former host of 'The Daily Show' Jon Stewart talks about the challenges of corporate constraints in the entertainment industry, including his experience with Apple. The conversation also touches on media and comedy landscape changes since his departure from 'The Daily Show'.

Jon Stewart, the celebrated comedian and former host of The Daily Show, joins the conversation. He dives into the absurdities of celebrity culture with humor while addressing serious issues like advocacy for first responders. The chat navigates the fine line between satire and real-life concerns, emphasizing the importance of accountability in media. Stewart also reflects on the vibrant comedy scene of 80s New York and shares insightful anecdotes about filmmaking and nostalgia, making for an engaging blend of laughs and thought-provoking commentary.

Former 'Daily Show' host Jon Stewart discusses Hollywood's approach to AI, consulting before returning to the show, potential extension post November, and media interests. They also touch on Viacom's decision regarding John Oliver and the impact of AI on media companies and workforce.