Why Are You Laughing?
Blind Mike Project
Breaking down the history of comedy and stand-up, one career, special, controversy, and storyline at a time.
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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
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
