Why Are You Laughing?
Breaking down the history of comedy and stand-up, one career, special, controversy, and storyline at a time.
Latest episodes
Nov 23, 2023 • 1h 4min
The Rise and Fall of Tucker Max
This is an early Bonus WAYL from a few months back. For more bonus content, become a member or visit blindmike.netWe are joined by @KarlWATP to discuss Tucker Max, his Opie & Anthony appearance and the downfall that followed.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Nov 16, 2023 • 1h 3min
The Amazing Johnathan
On today’s episode Mike and Craig look in to the very unique career of comic magician, The Amazing Johnathan.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Nov 9, 2023 • 1h 25min
Chris Farley
On today’s episode, Mike and Craig look back at the career of Chris Farley.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Nov 2, 2023 • 1h 13min
Howard Stern vs Opie and Anthony
On today’s episode Mike and Craig take a look back at the rivalry between the Howard Stern Show and the Opie and Anthony show.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Oct 26, 2023 • 1h 13min
Dan Nainan
Dan Nainan is a comedian who has opened for Russell Peters, Bob Saget & Robert Schimmel and has performed for Barack Obama & Hillary Clinton. Or has he? We discuss his feuds with Marc Maron, Nick Mullen & others. As well as his claims of fame and fortune.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Oct 19, 2023 • 1h 15min
Andy Kaufman
On this episode Mike and Craig break down the life and career of Andy Kaufman, who very well may have invented "alt" comedy.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Oct 12, 2023 • 1h 4min
Norm Macdonald - "Me Doing Stand-Up"
It's our 100th episode, so it has been decided that we will cover our favorite subject, Norm Macdonald. Mike and Craig break down his comedy special "Me Doing Stand-Up."blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Oct 5, 2023 • 1h 31min
Andrew "Dice" Clay
Andrew Clay Silverstein, AKA Andrew Dice Clay, is one of the most successful comedians of all time. We discuss his early days at The Comedy Store, Incidents on MTV & SNL, his feuds with Sam Kinison, Howard Stern and Opie & Anthony and much more!All links found hereblindmike.netverygoodshow.org
Sep 21, 2023 • 1h 18min
Mike Warnke
On this weeks episode Mike and Craig are joined by Vinnie Paulino to discuss the crazy life story of Mike Warnke.Listen to The Creep Off and Subreddit Surfing.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Sep 14, 2023 • 1h 26min
Garry Shandling
On today’s episode Mike and Craig look in to the life and career of Garry Shandling. He was much more of an innovator than we realized!blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
