Mark and Matt welcome comedian Kurt Braunholer to the podcast. Kurt is about to release the double vinyl live album for Hot Tub, his long-running comedy show with co-host Kristen Schaal. We discuss his various projects, comedy, and just be delightfully weird with the man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ben Stiller, the guy has an impressive body of work, Mark and Matt feel his best work was either in Dodgeball and Cable Guy. It's been a week since the election of Donald Trump, Mark and Matt try to figure out how a new President will effect comedy for the next four years. Our guest this week, Kevin Pereira is a TV host, popular podcaster, and fan of geek culture. He sits down with us to discuss the balance of all things nerdlife and how to hack it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...
The Election is over and the world is still standing. Mark and Matt wonder how it will effect SNL. Then, they discuss the Naked Gun movies, and how watching them as an adult nets different jokes than watching as a child. We then welcome comedian Shane Torres onto the show to talk about how he's working to make it in stand-up comedy. Sometimes it's the grind that makes you great. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We're live from SONOS' flagship store in New York and we welcome Kevin McDonald. A founding member of The Kids In The Hall sketch comedy troupe. One of the most influential sketch comedy shows of all time. McDonald tells Matt and Mark how they came from Canada, shared fun behind-the-scenes stories, and discussed his new music-themed podcast prompting a music geek out of some of our favorite bands. For advertising opportunities email advertise@thelaughbutton.com Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Mark is back from his travels abroad and Matt fills him in on what he's missed in pop culture while he was out. Particularly the recent reboot of The Rocky Horror Picture Show that aired on FOX this past week. They then welcome comedian/actor Baron Vaughn to the podcast. Baron was recently cast as Tom Servo on the reboot of Mystery Science Theater 3000. Baron is a nerd and just recently started to describe himself as that. Thought the description is a recent revelation, you'll find that his root...
Mark is in Japan this week so Bram Teitelman, the Editor In Chief of Metal Insider joins us to talk about comedy in politics. We also dive into the Spinal Tap lawsuit filed this week. Then, comedy legend Norman Lear joins us to talk about the American Masters PBS documentary, "Just Another Version of You" which premieres this week and covers the life and expansive career of the 94 year-old producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mark and Matt both had an encounter with Steven Merchant this past weekend at NY Comic Con. The only problem is, Mark remembers it much entirely different than Matt does. While they don't really come to a conclusion, they do recap the Superhero Fantasy Draft. Comedian Ahmed Bharoocha is about to release his debut comedy album for Comedy Central. This is in conjunction with his Half Hour set to also air this weekend as well. Ahmed offers a few alternate pronunciations of his name as we talk about...
Derek Waters returns to the podcast for another hang. We talk about what to expect in season 4 of his hit show, "Drunk History" which just premiered on Comedy Central. Waters talks about his diehard love for a good story, how the show has reconnected him with his childhood teacher, and who is still on his list to have on the show. Subscribe, rate, review, and tell a friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week Andrew Santino joins the podcast to talk about his new show coming to Showtime called "I'm Dying Up Here" about the comedy scene in L.A. during the 70's. Mark and Matt talk about their upcoming New York Comic Con panel and all of the shows The Laugh Button are presenting throughout the rest of the year. Subscribe, rate, review, tell a friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week Lisa Lampanelli returns to the podcast to talk about her new play, "Stuffed." Lampanelli also earns the distinction of being the first returning guest to the podcast. In addition to Stuffed talk, Mark and Matt talk about comedy tours and there are a lot of them. Most notably, Robert Kelly's "True Story" tour which The Laugh Button is presenting. Subscribe, rate, review, tell a friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mark and Matt geek out a bit about comedy, what makes some go down as legends and what makes some disappear into the annals of history. Comedian Daniel Sloss then joins us to talk about his rocketing career and how he approaches taking it to the United States. Rate, subscribe and tell your friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, the Roast of Rob Lowe happened, and well, Lowe isn't the appearance everyone is talking about. Mark and Matt discuss the history of the roasts and try to determine what makes them best. Our guest comedian this week is Caleb Synan. He sits down and breaks down comedy, the best kind of interviews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We discuss the legacy of Gene Wilder upon the news of his passing. When someone great passes, it makes you remember just how good they were, even if you haven’t thought about them for a while. Then we welcome two absolute comedy legends onto the show – Jeff Foxworthy and Larry The Cable Guy. Both of which just released a dual Netflix stand-up special, We’ve Been Thinking. We were able to get some time with both of them to talk about the special and their careers in comedy. Giddyup! Remember to t...
The Laugh Button is turning 10. Let's reflect. There a lot of stand-up comedy on the horizon between now and the end of the year. Comedian Justin Hires joins us on the podcast to talk about comedy and talk about starring in the TV adaptation of the hit movie franchise, Rush Hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mark and Matt talk about the sudden cancellation of "The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore," what it means for late night comedy, and what does it possibly mean for political comedy. Then, comedian Sean Patton joins us to have a really in-depth conversation about comedy. Sean is one of the wittiest and unique comedians working the game right now and we're psyched to have him on the show. Shenanigans! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We're presenting another show, so get some tickets. Mark and Matt talk about the news of the big SNL shakeups and all the tours happening this summer. Then, we kick things over to Canada's own K. Trevor Wilson. We caught up with Wilson at Just For Laughs in Montreal to talk comedy. Wilson was just about to start his run on Roast Battle and went very far in the competition. Rate, subscribe, review. Tell your friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We just returned from Montreal for the Just For Laughs festival. They recap their time across the border which included the last of Trump v. Bernie, The Goddamn Comedy Jam, British comedians, new faces and Roast Battles. While there, we sat down with David Mandel, a comedy luminary and the current showrunner of HBO's "Veep" and former runner for shows like "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Saturday Night Live," and "Seinfeld." Download, subscribe, and tell a friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Mark and Matt talk about race. What do they know about it? Not much really, so they go to the experts, comedians Sherrod Small and Christian Finnegan. Both star in the new A&E series "Black And White" which talks about these issues in America with special guests and sketches on the topic. The premiered this week and airs Wednesday nights at 10:30 ET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's an all Colorado episode up in here as Mark and Matt make a big announcement about comedian T.J. Miller and The Laugh Button. We also welcome Andy Juett and Kayvan Khalatbari the duo that make up Sexpot Comedy, a Denver based comedy production and podcast outfit that helps put on killer comedy shows that have helped grow Denver into one of the most thriving comedy scenes in the Nation. We get into the roots of the scene and what it's about for a comedian like Andy, as well as Kayvan's other ...
The year is half over, where does the time go? A stoned Mark (MarkSaysHigh?) and Matt check in and make some picks for their favorite comedy specials of the year. What did they like? What are they looking forward to. Comedian Hari Kondabolu then talks to us about his new TruTV show and his upcoming album on the highly influential indie label, Kill Rock Stars. Subscribe, rate, and tell your friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's festival season so Mark and Matt debate what comedians can fill what rooms and who'd they'd like to see on the road. Reader feedback prompts the conversation about the departure of Jessica Williams and her impact on The Daily Show. Writer Scot Armstrong has a new movie out Search Party starring TJ Miller and Thomas Middleditch. Armstrong joins us to discuss what it was like coming up in Improv world as he learned from the late, great, Del Close. He's written on some of the best modern comed...
We're live for the first time ever from the first ever Skankfest at the Creek And The Cave from Long Island City, NY. Joining us for the podcast are comedians Ari Shaffir, Liza Treyger, and Monroe Martin. The podcast starts with Matt apologizing to Ari and then we get into some crowd participation with a game of Overrated/Underrated. It's fun for the entire family. Special thanks to Christine Evans, Rebecca Trent, and Luis J. Gomez for making it happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...
Matt and Mark break down the streaming audio listening habits of today's comedy fan. The answers might surprise you. Also, festival talk, High Plains Comedy Festival talk to be exact. And then legendary comedian Paul Rodriguez invites Mark to his place to hang out in his back yard and talk about his career in comedy and he shares more than one great story about meeting Lucille Ball, Howie Mandel, the day John Lennon was shot, and Gary Shandling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
On this episode of The Laugh Button podcast, Matt and Mark break down what it is about the revival of ideas in Hollywood. Are they necessary or is there just too much nostalgia happening. They also play a round of Overrated/Underrated before kicking off an interview with Riki Lindhome. Lindhome is one half of the folk/comedy duo Garfunkel and Oates. She's also one of the creators/stars of the Comedy Central show, "Another Period" which you can catch the season 2 premiere of this week. Learn more...
What's new about the show? That might be the new theme song, compliments of our pal Billy Yost from The Kickback. Mark and Matt dive into some fan feedback which was in abundance this week. They also play a killer game of Overrated/Underrated. Our guest interview this week is Nick Brazao, one of the talent producers for Just For Laughs, one of the best comedy festivals in North America. Don't forget to follow us on the socials @thelaughbutton. Rate, review us, and tell your friends. Learn more a...
Alright, so it's not actually the talking mutant Warthog (Bebop) and Rhino (Rocksteady) from the new "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" movie, but the two actors that play them. Gary Anthony Williams and WWE’s Stephen “Sheamus” Farrelly are the two men who bring our favorite TMNT henchmen to life on the big screen. Matt and Mark get totally nostalgic for their childhoods as they talk about growing up as TMNT fans, the toys, and Matt's enduring search for the perfect 90s pair of pants. Learn more abo...
Matt and Mark address the Ghostbusters backlash. Is it overzealous fanboys, sexism, a vocal minority, or should all of us mouthbreathers just relax and laugh at what will potentially be just a fun movie. Also, actress Andreee Vermeulen from the TBS comedy "Angie Tribeca" sits down with us to talk about what we can expect from season 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matt is back! Thanks for filling in Billy Yost. It's upfront season so Mark dropped in to see what's new. Then the comedy music duo known as Reformed Whores join us on the podcast to talk about how they met, recording funny songs in legendary studios and touring with Dwezel Zappa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week Gary Gulman sits down with Mark and Matt to talk about his new stand-up comedy special, "It's About Time" which was just released on Netflix. In the news, Matt saw Captain America and Mark actually ran into Captain America. For advertising opportunities email advertise@thelaughbutton.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week Mark and Matt discuss losing legends and share some stories about the funny side of Prince. We then welcome comedian Tiffany Haddish who is currently having a moment as one of the breakout characters from "The Carmichael Show." That moment is about to last a bit longer with a role in the new Key & Peele movie, "Keanu." It's a jam packed episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
