Why Are You Laughing?
Breaking down the history of comedy and stand-up, one career, special, controversy, and storyline at a time.
Latest episodes
Apr 25, 2024 • 1h 33min
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Exploring the origins and evolution of 'Curb Your Enthusiasm', the impact and legacy of iconic TV shows like Game of Thrones and The Sopranos, the parallels between 'Seinfeld' and 'Curb Your Enthusiasm', character dynamics and comedic talents, and Larry David's evolution in character portrayal.
Apr 18, 2024 • 1h 8min
Joan Rivers
On today’s episode we take a look at the incredible career and life of Joan Rivers.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.orghackridethedemon.com
Apr 11, 2024 • 1h 15min
The Worst Comedy Movie Sequels
On today’s episode we take a good look at what many consider some of the worst sequels in comedy.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.orghackridethedemon.com
Apr 4, 2024 • 1h 7min
The Disrespect Towards Carrot Top
On today’s episode Mike and Craig do something a little different. Instead of looking specifically at the life and career of Carrot Top, they look in to him as a person and why he is/was wrongfully disrespected by just about everyone.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Mar 28, 2024 • 1h 2min
Opie and Anthony's April Fools Prank
Today Mike and Craig look back to when Opie and Anthony said that the mayor of Boston was dead. blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.orghackridethedemon.com
Mar 21, 2024 • 1h 14min
Bo Burnham's "Inside"
Discussing Bo Burnham's 2021 Netflix comedy special, Inside.Make sure you check out: blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.orghackridethedemon.com
Mar 14, 2024 • 1h 8min
Woody Allen
On today’s episode Mike and Craig look in the the life, career, and scandals of Woody Allen.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Feb 29, 2024 • 1h 1min
Daniel Tosh - People Pleaser
Today we are joined by Austin Ingels! We breakdown Daniel Tosh's 2016 Comedy Central special, People Pleaser.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Feb 22, 2024 • 1h 21min
Shane Gillis Being Fired From SNL
On today’s episode Mike and Craig look back when Shane Gillis was fired from SNL. They cover the incident, how Shane responded, comics who supported Shane, and the one's that didn't.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Feb 15, 2024 • 1h 13min
This History of "Baba Booey"
On today’s episode Mike and Craig look in to the career of Gary "Baba Booey" Dell'Abate and his history on the Howard Stern Show.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
