Why Are You Laughing?
Breaking down the history of comedy and stand-up, one career, special, controversy, and storyline at a time.
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Jan 5, 2023 • 1h 20min
Sinbad
On today’s show Mike and Craig look back to the 90's and go over the career of Sinbad, who may be most famous for a movie that never was.www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Dec 29, 2022 • 1h 38min
2022 Specials
On today's episode, Mike takes Craig and the listeners on a lovely journey through Blind Mike's top ten list for 2022 stand up specials. www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Dec 22, 2022 • 1h 39min
Stuttering John
On today’s episode Mike and Craig look back at the career of Stuttering John before he became a political podcast mogul. From Stern to the Tonight Show John was always sneaking his way around and landing jobs he may or may not have been qualified to have. www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Dec 15, 2022 • 1h 35min
Jerry Lewis
Was Jerry Lewis a good guy? You be the judge. Mike and Craig look in to the comedy career that Jerry Lewis had, and some troubling tales of what he was like behind closed doors. Also, an all time bad interview.www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Dec 8, 2022 • 1h 22min
John Belushi
Today Mike and Craig discuss the career of John Belushi. What was his impact on comedy as a whole and more specifically, comedic movies.www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Dec 1, 2022 • 1h 19min
Gallagher
It is time to pay our respects to comedy legend, Gallagher.www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Nov 17, 2022 • 1h 17min
Elephant In The Room
Nearing another anniversary marking the death of Patrice O'Neal, Mike and Craig go over one of the greatest specials ever. "Elephant In The Room."www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Nov 10, 2022 • 1h 24min
Martin Lawrence
Mike and Craig look at the career of Martin Lawrence and the impact he has/had on his colleagues. www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Nov 3, 2022 • 1h 12min
Breaking Joe Matarese
On today's show Mike and Craig go over a bizarre fellow by the name Joe Matarese. The mostly focus on a live "Fixing Joe" podcast that no one should miss.www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Oct 27, 2022 • 1h 15min
Robin Williams
Today Mike and Craig look back on the very dark, very successful career of Robin Williams. Is he the most famous comedian of all time?www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
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