Why Are You Laughing?
by Blind Mike Project
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Breaking down the history of comedy and stand-up, one career, special, controversy, and storyline at a time.
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- Howard Stern vs. Artie Lange: The "Bro" Fight · 1 h 13 minHoward Stern and Artie Lange got into a heated argument on The Howard Stern Show in 2007. We breakdown the infamous "bro" fight on this episode of Why Are You Laughing?FOR ALL…
- Why Comedians Hated Bob Hope · 58 minBob Hope had a legendary comedy career but also lost the respect of fellow comedians. We breakdown the life and career of Bob Hope on Why Are You Laughing? FOR ALL THINGS BLIND…
- How Adam Sandler Built a Comedy Empire · 1 h 27 minWe discuss the life and career of Adam Sandler. From stand-up comedy to SNL to his hit movies like Billy Madison & Happy Gilmore.FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKEhttps://blindmike.netFOR…
- Why Norm MacDonald was the Perfect David Letterman Guest · 1 h 48 minNorm MacDonald made the perfect guest for David Letterman's Late Show. We look at some of Norm's highlights and funniest moments, and discuss the history between the two comedy…
- Top 25 Stand-Ups of the 2000's · 1 h 53 minRanking the Top 25 stand-up comedians of the 2000's, so far. We discuss the most influential, prolific and funniest voices in stand-up comedy through the first quarter of the…
- What Happened to Amy Schumer? The Epic Downfall · 1 h 0 minAmy Schumer went from comedy’s biggest star to facing widespread backlash. We cover her meteoric rise with “Inside Amy Schumer,” her Netflix “Leather Special,” accusations of…
- The Life and Times of Tim | The Most Underrated Show of All Time · 50 minIs "The Life & Times of Tim" HBO’s most overlooked comedy? We dive into Steve Dildarian’s animated gem, comparing its style to "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "Seinfeld," as well as…
- Jim Norton | Opie & Anthony, Stand-Up Comedy, Raw Honesty · 1 h 19 minJim Norton’s comedy journey spans from opening for Andrew Dice Clay to becoming a staple on Opie and Anthony and Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. We explore his stand-up evolution…
- The Rise & Fall of Cancel Culture in Comedy · 1 h 49 minThe history of cancel culture in comedy — from Roseanne Barr and Shane Gillis to Joe Rogan and Tony Hinchcliffe — and how it reshaped stand-up, radio, and podcasting.Welcome to…
- Mitch Hedberg: Mitch All Together · 48 minMitch Hedberg's Mitch All Together (2003) stand-up comedy album review.Mitch Hedberg’s Mitch All Together (2003) is one of the most iconic stand-up comedy albums ever recorded…
- Ari Shaffir's This is Not Happening · 1 h 16 minAri Shaffir’s This Is Not Happening on Comedy Central changed comedy storytelling.In this episode of Why Are You Laughing?, we break down the history of Ari Shaffir’s…
- George Carlin | Stand-Up Revolution, Cultural Impact, Comedy Legacy · 1 h 27 minGeorge Carlin became one of the most influential stand-up comedians in history by constantly reinventing himself. In this episode of Why Are You Laughing?, we break down the full…
- Kill Tony | The Complete Podcast History · 1 h 18 minKill Tony started as a small live podcast at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles, but over time it evolved into one of the most influential and controversial shows in modern stand-up…
- It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia · 1 h 10 minIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is one of the longest-running and most influential sitcoms in television history, and this episode breaks down the full history, evolution, and…
- Ray Romano | Stand-Up Roots, Sitcom Fame and an Underrated Legacy · 1 h 3 minRay Romano built one of the biggest sitcoms of the 1990s, made hundreds of millions of dollars, and still somehow feels underrated. In this episode, we break down Ray Romano’s…
- Opie & Anthony and the Voyeur Bus Incident · 49 minThe Opie and Anthony Voyeur Bus incident is one of the most infamous moments in shock radio history. While broadcasting on WNEW in New York City, Opie and Anthony staged a stunt…
- Nick Mullen Prank Calls | The Cum Town Archives · 1 h 11 minNick Mullen has always been known for his sharp instincts, patience, and ability to find comedy in discomfort — and some of his best work existed long before Cum Town ever…
- Doug Stanhope 'Something to Take The Edge Off' · 48 minThis episode of Why Are You Laughing?, reviews Doug Stanhope’s two thousand comedy album Something to Take the Edge Off. The discussion focuses on the album’s themes, joke…
- The Rise and Fall of Comedy Central · 1 h 12 minComedy Central once defined what mainstream comedy looked like.In this episode of Why Are You Laughing?, we break down the rise and fall of Comedy Central — how the network…
- Karl Pilkington: Idiot Or Genius? · 1 h 8 minKarl Pilkington is known from The Ricky Gervais Show & Idiot Abroad, among other projects. We examine his philosophy and personality traits that built a cult following. FOR ALL…
