Why Are You Laughing?
Breaking down the history of comedy and stand-up, one career, special, controversy, and storyline at a time.
Latest episodes
May 25, 2023 • 1h 15min
The Simpsons
Karl from WATP joins the program to talk about the history of The Simpsons!www.whoarethese.comwww.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
May 18, 2023 • 1h 11min
The Jerky Boys
Mike and Craig look in to the Jerky Boys. It may have only been prank phone calls but they influenced a lot of people in the world of comedy.www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
May 11, 2023 • 1h 16min
Redd Foxx
Mike and Craig go over the life and career of Redd Foxx.www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
May 4, 2023 • 1h 8min
Dennis Miller w/ Kirk Minihane
This week Kirk Minihane joins Mike to go over the career of Dennis Miller.www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Apr 27, 2023 • 1h 8min
Rickles on Carson
A look back at Don Rickles' appearances on Johnny Carson's "The Tonight Show."www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Apr 20, 2023 • 1h 31min
Artie Lange
Today Mike and Craig look in to the career of Artie Lange.www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Apr 13, 2023 • 1h 1min
Lucille Ball
On today’s episode Mike and Craig look back at the career of one of the female pioneers of comedy, Lucille Ball.www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Apr 6, 2023 • 1h 4min
Conan vs Leno
A look back at the late night war between Conan O'Brien and Jay Leno.www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Mar 30, 2023 • 1h 7min
Killing Them Softly
Today Mike and Craig look back at a special that is in the conversation of "Greatest of all Time," Dave Chappelle's 'Killing Them Softly.'www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Mar 23, 2023 • 1h 2min
Impressionists
Impressionists have always had a place in comedy. Today Mike and Craig take a look at some from over the years. www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
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