Comedy Saved Me
by Buzz Knight Media Productions
Latest episode
Anjelah Johnson-Reyes on Comedy, Faith & Resilience (Encore)
Anjelah Johnson-Reyes on Comedy, Faith & Resilience (Encore)
About this podcast
Comedy Saved Me is a comedy podcast about the healing power of humor. TV and radio veteran Lynn Hoffman sits down with comedians, entertainers and comedic voices to share personal, powerful stories about how comedy changed their lives… and sometimes even saved them.
From the creators of Takin' A Walk and Music Saved Me, these comedy interviews are honest, heartfelt and often hilarious conversations about laughter as therapy, comedy and mental health, and the personal triumphs that come from finding the funny in whatever life throws at you. Guests share life-changing moments and comedic advice that cuts right to the heart of the human experience.
Guests include Paula Poundstone, Bill Engvall of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, Skyler Higley, Ben Gleib, Jamel Johnson, Ophira Eisenberg, Kelsey Darragh, Ryan Hamilton and Graham Kay.
New episodes every Monday. Follow now and discover how comedy saves us all.
Comedy Saved Me is produced by Buzz Knight Media Productions.
Also from BKMP on iHeart Podcasts:
🎸 Takin' A Walk, hosted by Buzz Knight
🎵 Music Saved Me, hosted by Lynn Hoffman
🤠 Takin' A Walk Nashville, hosted by Sarah Harralson
🎙️ Jersey Made, hosted by Buzz Knight, exploring New Jersey's influence on American music history
Episodes
The newest 20 of 91 episodes
- Anjelah Johnson-Reyes on Comedy, Faith & Resilience (Encore) · 47 minAnjelah Johnson-Reyes joins host Lynn Hoffman for this encore episode of Comedy Saved Me. She shares her leap of faith from Oakland Raiders cheerleader to celebrated comedian and…
- Marcia Kimpton on Embracing Laughter as Therapy in Life's Toughest Moments and Personal Struggles · 1 h 2 minHave you ever wondered how laughter can serve as a lifeline during the toughest times? Join host Lynn Hoffman in this enlightening episode of Comedy Saved Me as she engages with…
- Graham Kay and the Healing Power of Humor-Comedy Saved Me (Encore) · 32 minWhat if the key to understanding profound autism lies not in the diagnosis, but in the laughter shared between brothers? In this heartfelt encore episode of Comedy Saved Me, host…
- Laughter as Therapy: Chris Porter on Overcoming Personal Struggles Through the Healing Power of Comedy · 54 minWhat happens when a life-altering accident becomes the catalyst for a comedic journey? Join host Lynn Hoffman in this enlightening episode of "Comedy Saved Me," where we dive…
- Laughter as Medicine: Vanessa Gonzalez Discusses Family, Comedy, and the Healing Power of Humor · 29 minHave you ever wondered how laughter can transform pain into joy? Join host Lynn Hoffman in this captivating episode of Comedy Saved Me as she sits down with the incredibly…
- Gabe Gibbs on Finding Laughter and Healing Through Comedy, Storytelling and Music in Life's Journey-Encore Episode · 47 minWhat if the key to overcoming life's toughest challenges lies in laughter? Join host Lynn Hoffman in this enlightening encore episode of Comedy Saved Me as she engages with the…
- Comedic Advice : Alfred Robles Shares Heartfelt Stories of Comedy, Family, and Finding Joy in Tough Times · 35 minWhat if laughter could be your greatest ally in overcoming life's toughest challenges? Join host Lynn Hoffman in this enlightening episode of Comedy Saved Me, where comedian…
- Laughter as Therapy: Comedian Jeff Garlin Shares Heartfelt Stories of Resilience and the Healing Power of Humor · 59 minWhat if the key to healing lies in laughter? Join host Lynn Hoffman in this captivating episode of Comedy Saved Me as he welcomes the incredibly talented Jeff Garlin, a veteran…
- Fabrizio Guido : From Running Point to the Comedy Store-Comedy Saved Me-Encore · 38 minFabrizio Guido — the LA-born actor tearing it up as Jackie Moreno on Netflix’s Running Point opposite Kate Hudson, and recently named to Variety’s 2025 Young Hollywood Impact…
- Rosalee Mayeux Found Her Punchline After Surviving Everything-Encore Episode · 60 minBefore comedy, Rosalee Mayeux walked the runways of New York and Paris as a high-fashion model. Then came cancer, single motherhood, and a total reinvention — this time, with a…
- Brian Bates Shares Heartfelt Stories of Resilience, Comedy, and the Healing Power of Laughter in Everyday Life · 26 minWhat if laughter could truly be the best medicine? Join host Lynn Hoffman in this enlightening episode of Comedy Saved Me, where we dive deep into the healing power of humor with…
- Ryan Hamilton: From Trauma to Triumph: How Comedy Saved Me and Healed My Heart · 33 minHave you ever wondered how laughter can emerge from the darkest moments of our lives? In this gripping episode of Comedy Saved Me, host Lynn Hoffman sits down with the incredibly…
- Heartfelt Comedy Stories: How Laughter, Resilience and Johnny Carson Transformed Mark Malkoff's Life and Career-Encore episode · 48 minHave you ever wondered how laughter can be a lifeline during our darkest moments? In this encore episode of Comedy Saved Me, host Lynn Hoffman sits down with comedian and author…
- Ophira Eisenberg on the Healing Power of Comedy: Laughter as Therapy and Personal Growth · 48 minHave you ever wondered how laughter can be a powerful tool for healing? In this episode of Comedy Saved Me, host Lynn Hoffman sits down with the incredibly talented stand-up…
- The Healing Power of Humor: Jamel Johnson's Journey in Comedy and Personal Triumphs Explored · 58 minWhat if the key to overcoming personal struggles lies in laughter? In this enlightening episode of Comedy Saved Me, host Lynn Hoffman sits down with the incredibly talented…
- "Comedy Saved Me: Kelsey Darragh on Heartbreak, Self-Sacrifice, and Her New Bestseller" · 39 minHave you ever wondered how humor can be a lifeline in the stormy seas of heartbreak? In this enlightening episode of Comedy Saved Me, host Lynn Hoffman sits down with Kelsey…
- Laughter as Therapy: Skyler Higley on Comedy’s Healing Power and Personal Triumphs · 1 h 10 minHave you ever wondered how the healing power of humor can transform personal struggles into comedic gold? In this captivating episode of "Comedy Saved Me," host Lynn Hoffman sits…
- The Healing Power of Humor: Ben Gleib on Comedy, Life Lessons, and Resilience Through Laughter · 54 minWhat if the key to overcoming life's toughest challenges lies in laughter? Join host Lynn Hoffman in this enlightening episode of Comedy Saved Me as she sits down with the…
- From NFL Cheerleader to Comedian: Anjelah Johnson-Reyes on Comedy's Healing Power and Personal Resilience Journey · 47 minHave you ever wondered how a leap of faith can transform your life? Join host Lynn Hoffman in this captivating episode of Comedy Saved Me, where she sits down with the incredibly…
- Lynn Hoffman and Judy Gold Discuss Laughter as Therapy and The Power of Comedic Advice-Encore Episode · 57 minWhat if the key to overcoming life's greatest challenges lies in resilience through laughter? Join host Lynn Hoffman in this enlightening encore episode of Comedy Saved Me, where…
