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Blind Mike Project
Breaking down the history of comedy and stand-up, one career, special, controversy, and storyline at a time.
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May 19, 2022 • 1h 1min
Tom Green
On todays show we look at the career of Tom Green. Without him, we do not have a lot of the programming that we have come to enjoy today. If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikeprojectListen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI.

May 12, 2022 • 1h 3min
Gilbert Gottfried
Once again the fellas are gathered to mourn another comedian gone too soon. This time we are looking back at the life and career of Gilbert Gottfried!If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikeprojectListen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI.

May 5, 2022 • 1h 4min
Mitch Hedberg
On today's show Karl from "Who Are These Podcasts" joins to talk about the career of Mitch Hedberg!support Karl by listening to Who Are These Podcasts and joining his patreon!patreon.com/whoarethesepodcastsIf you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikeprojectListen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI.

Apr 28, 2022 • 1h 26min
Ron and Fez
On today's show Mike and Matt go over the successful, yet bizarre radio program Ron and Fez.If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikeprojectListen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI.

Apr 21, 2022 • 1h 27min
The Late Night Wars
On today's episode, Chris Klemmer, formerly of 'At A Theater Near Me' joins Mike and Craig to talk about the Leno vs Letterman battle that happened after Johnny Carson retired.If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikeprojectListen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI.

Apr 14, 2022 • 57min
Phil Hartman
On today's show the guys look in to the life and career of Phil Hartman. They talk about his television career, improv, and his personal life. If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikeprojectListen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI.

Apr 7, 2022 • 57min
Women In Comedy
Today Mike is joined by Katie Hannigan to talk about women in Comedy. If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikeprojectListen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI.

Mar 31, 2022 • 49min
Jackie Gleason
On today's show the guys look in to the life and career of Jackie Gleason and see what impact/influence he still has today. If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikeprojectListen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI.

Mar 24, 2022 • 53min
Sam Kinison
On today's WAYL Mike, Mike, and Craig look back at the wild life and career of Sam Kinison. His career was very memorable, but didn't last very long. Today's show is a look at the factors and reasons behind that.If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikeprojectListen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI.

Mar 17, 2022 • 53min
Louie Anderson
The guy's go over the life and career of Louie Anderson. Another comic who's television fame heavily out weighed his stand up career. If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikeprojectListen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI.