Why Are You Laughing?
Breaking down the history of comedy and stand-up, one career, special, controversy, and storyline at a time.
Latest episodes
Sep 7, 2023 • 1h 3min
Howard Stern on 9/11
Today Drew Lane from 'The Drew and Mike Show' joins to talk about Howard Stern's show on 9/11. Drew was also broadcasting live as it happened and talks about how that day was for him.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Aug 31, 2023 • 1h 21min
Colin Quinn
On today’s episode we are joined by Christian Bladt from "Who Are These Broadcasters?" to go over the career of Colin Quinn.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Aug 24, 2023 • 1h 1min
Windy City Heat
Today Mike and Craig look back at the cult classic film, "Windy City Heat."blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Aug 17, 2023 • 1h 28min
The World's Worst Comedian: Tom Myers
Mike and Craig look at the "career" of the world's worst comic. Havre De Grace's own, Tom Myers.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
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
