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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Aug 10, 2023 • 1h 9min
Paul Reubens
Today Mike and Craig look back at the career and scandals of Paul Reubens, a.k.a. Pee Wee Herman.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Aug 3, 2023 • 1h 4min
Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip
Mike and Craig take a look at one of the most iconic comedy specials of all time, Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip. The highest grossing comedy special until Eddie Murphy's Raw. This was also Pryor's first special after setting himself on fire!blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Jul 27, 2023 • 56min
Family Guy vs South Park
Mike and Craig take a deep dive in to the rivalry that is Family Guy vs South Park.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Jul 20, 2023 • 1h 24min
The Rise & Rapid Fall of Dat Phan
Today Blind Mike and Craig look in to the brief rise, and very rapid fall of Dat Phan. Is this episode a personal vendetta? Sure, but nonetheless and important piece of comedy history.www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Jul 13, 2023 • 1h 9min
Charlie Chaplin
Today Mike and Craig look back at the wildly successful and scandalous career of Charlie Chaplin!www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Jul 6, 2023 • 1h 12min
Anthony Cumia's Firing
Today Mike and Craig take a deep dive in to Anthony Cumia's firing from SiriusXM 9 years ago this week.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Jun 22, 2023 • 1h
Pat Cooper on the Howard Stern Show
Mike and Craig look back at some of the most explosive appearances that Pat Cooper had on the Howard Stern Show.www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Jun 15, 2023 • 1h 28min
Doug Stanhope
Today Mike and Craig look in to the very unique career of Doug Stanhope.www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Jun 8, 2023 • 1h 7min
Raw
Mike and Craig take a deep dive in to Eddie Murphy's 'Raw.'www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Jun 1, 2023 • 59min
Richard Lewis
Mike and Craig look in to the career and life of Comedian and Curb Your Enthusiasm star, Richard Lewis.www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
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