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 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
Mar 16, 2023 • 1h 22min
Adam Carolla
On today’s episode of Why Are You Laughing? Mike and Craig look at the career of Adam Carolla and see how he became one of the Godfathers of podcasting. www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Mar 9, 2023 • 1h 14min
Mel Brooks
Today Mike and Craig look back at the legendary career of Mel Brooks.www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Mar 2, 2023 • 1h 7min
Charlie Sheen: The Tiger Blood Saga
On today’s episode Mike and Craig go over the "Tiger Blood" era of Charlie Sheen. This includes Sheen losing Two and a Half Men, Ashton Kutcher being hired for the sitcom, and Sheen losing his mind on any platform that would have him.www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Feb 23, 2023 • 1h 19min
Mort Sahl
Today we take a look at comedian turned presidential speech writer, turned presidential murder investigator, Mort Sahl. www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Feb 16, 2023 • 1h 7min
I Walked On The Moon
On today’s episode Mike and Craig look back at the special that got Mike hooked on stand up, Brian Regan's "I Walked On The Moon."www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Feb 9, 2023 • 1h 11min
Jackass
On this week’s episode of Why Are You Laughing? Mike and Craig cover the hit television show turned movie franchise, Jackass.www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
