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Why Are You Laughing?

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Breaking down the history of comedy and stand-up, one career, special, controversy, and storyline at a time.

Episodes

Steve Martin

On today's episode Mike and Craig talk about the stand up career of Steve Martin. He's considered one of the all time greats, yet his last time on stage was in 1981 and he did not seem very fond of the art-form. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org

Jan 26, 20231 hr 11 min

Bill Hicks

Mike and Craig finally get to the most requested episode topic since the start of the show, Bill Hicks. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org

Jan 19, 20231 hr 8 min

Larry David

On today's episode Mike and Craig look in to the career of possibly the most successful comedy writer in television history, Larry David. We discuss his path from Seinfeld to Curb Your Enthusiasm and what makes Larry David the way he is. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org

Jan 12, 20232 hr 39 min

Sinbad

On today’s show Mike and Craig look back to the 90's and go over the career of Sinbad, who may be most famous for a movie that never was. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org

Jan 05, 20231 hr 20 min

2022 Specials

On today's episode, Mike takes Craig and the listeners on a lovely journey through Blind Mike's top ten list for 2022 stand up specials. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org

Dec 29, 20222 hr 38 min

Stuttering John

On today’s episode Mike and Craig look back at the career of Stuttering John before he became a political podcast mogul. From Stern to the Tonight Show John was always sneaking his way around and landing jobs he may or may not have been qualified to have. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org

Dec 22, 20222 hr 39 min

Jerry Lewis

Was Jerry Lewis a good guy? You be the judge. Mike and Craig look in to the comedy career that Jerry Lewis had, and some troubling tales of what he was like behind closed doors. Also, an all time bad interview. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org

Dec 15, 20222 hr 35 min

John Belushi

Today Mike and Craig discuss the career of John Belushi. What was his impact on comedy as a whole and more specifically, comedic movies. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org

Dec 08, 20221 hr 22 min

Gallagher

It is time to pay our respects to comedy legend, Gallagher. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org

Dec 01, 20221 hr 19 min

Elephant In The Room

Nearing another anniversary marking the death of Patrice O'Neal, Mike and Craig go over one of the greatest specials ever. "Elephant In The Room." www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org

Nov 17, 20221 hr 17 min

Martin Lawrence

Mike and Craig look at the career of Martin Lawrence and the impact he has/had on his colleagues. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org

Nov 10, 20221 hr 24 min

Breaking Joe Matarese

On today's show Mike and Craig go over a bizarre fellow by the name Joe Matarese. The mostly focus on a live "Fixing Joe" podcast that no one should miss. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org

Nov 03, 20221 hr 12 min

Robin Williams

Today Mike and Craig look back on the very dark, very successful career of Robin Williams. Is he the most famous comedian of all time? www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org

Oct 27, 20221 hr 15 min

Norm on Conan

Today Mike and Craig celebrate the one year anniversary of 'Why Are You Laughing?' by diving in to Norm MacDonald's appearances on Conan O'Brien's talk shows. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org

Oct 20, 20221 hr 12 min

Jocktober

Mike and Craig go over Opie and Anthony's Jocktober. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org

Oct 13, 20221 hr 15 min

Fred Willard

On today's show Mike and Craig go over one of the best comedic actors ever, Fred Willard. www.blindmikeproject.net www.verygoodshow.org

Oct 06, 20221 hr 9 min

Peter Schickele?

Danny Polishchuk joins Mike and Craig to talk about Adam Sandler's "They're All Going to Laugh At You" album. It immediately diverted in to something far more impactful than any of these three brave men could have imagined. Ladies and gentlemen, we introduce you to the great Peter Schickele. Listen to Danny on The Boys Cast and Low Value Mail. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org

Sep 29, 202255 min

Seinfeld

On today’s episode Mike and Craig talk about the television show 'Seinfeld.' They go over how it started, and what was going on behind the scenes when it came to an end. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org

Sep 22, 20222 hr 33 min

The Man Show w/ Vinnie Paulino

On this episode Vinnie Paulino joins Mike and Craig to talk about The Man Show. Listen to Vinnie on the Creep-Off, Carlsoncast, and Who Are These Podcasts? wherever you get podcasts. www.blindmike.net Listen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts.

Sep 15, 20221 hr 22 min

Bob Newhart

Todays show is a deep dive in to the life and career of Bob Newhart. www.blindmike.net Listen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts.

Sep 08, 20221 hr 25 min

Skanks For The Memories

On todays show Mike and Craig look into Dave Attell's album 'Skanks For The Memories.' This may be one of the best hours of stand up comedy that you can find. www.blindmike.net Listen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts.

Sep 01, 202253 min

Robert Schimmel

On todays episode Mike and Craig look in to the career of Robert Schimmel. An underrated comic who had a knack for shooting himself in the foot. www.blindmike.net Listen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts.

Aug 25, 20221 hr 2 min

The Original Kings of Comedy

We look at the lives and careers of Bernie Mac, DL Hughley, Cedric The Entertainer and Steve Harvey. Paying tribute to The Original Kings of Comedy. www.blindmike.net Listen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI

Aug 18, 20221 hr 13 min

Chevy Chase

On this weeks show Mike and Matt look in to Chevy Chase and the many rivalries he found himself square in the middle of. www.blindmike.net Listen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI

Aug 11, 20221 hr 13 min

Roseanne

On today's episode Mike and Matt go over the ups and downs in the career of Roseanne Barr. www.blindmike.net Listen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI

Aug 04, 20221 hr 10 min

Ron White

On today's show Mike and Craig go over the career of Ron White. How he started and how he ended up on the Blue Collar Comedy Tour.

Jul 28, 202258 min

Joan Rivers vs Johnny Carson

On today's episode of Why Are You Laughing? Mike and Craig look in to the famous fallout between Joan Rivers and Johnny Carson. www.blindmike.net Listen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts.

Jul 21, 20221 hr 11 min

Louis CK

On today's show Mike and Craig go over the career of Louis C.K. From his first time doing comedy, to the current "scandal" he's been going through. www.blindmike.net Listen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts.

Jul 14, 20221 hr 27 min

Roasts w/ Vinnie Paulino

Today Vinnie Paulino joins Mike and Craig to go over the history of Roasts. From Dean Martin's to Comedy Central. If you want to support the show follow the link below. www.blindmike.net Listen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI

Jul 07, 20221 hr 14 min

Celebrities Attempt Stand-Up w/ Royce Lopez

On today's show Royce Lopez joins Mike and Craig to talk about celebrities that have attempted stand up comedy. Listen to Royce on the Revenge of the Cis podcast and Daywave Radio. If you want to support the show follow the link below. www.blindmike.net Listen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI

Jun 30, 20222 hr 37 min