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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

Joan Rivers

On today’s episode we take a look at the incredible career and life of Joan Rivers. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org hackridethedemon.com

Apr 18, 20241 hr 8 min

The Worst Comedy Movie Sequels

On today’s episode we take a good look at what many consider some of the worst sequels in comedy. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org hackridethedemon.com

Apr 11, 20241 hr 15 min

The Disrespect Towards Carrot Top

On today’s episode Mike and Craig do something a little different. Instead of looking specifically at the life and career of Carrot Top, they look in to him as a person and why he is/was wrongfully disrespected by just about everyone. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org

Apr 04, 20241 hr 7 min

Opie and Anthony's April Fools Prank

Today Mike and Craig look back to when Opie and Anthony said that the mayor of Boston was dead. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org hackridethedemon.com

Mar 28, 20241 hr 2 min

Bo Burnham's "Inside"

Discussing Bo Burnham's 2021 Netflix comedy special, Inside. Make sure you check out: blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org hackridethedemon.com

Mar 21, 20241 hr 14 min

Woody Allen

On today’s episode Mike and Craig look in the the life, career, and scandals of Woody Allen. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org

Mar 14, 20241 hr 8 min

Daniel Tosh - People Pleaser

Today we are joined by Austin Ingels! We breakdown Daniel Tosh's 2016 Comedy Central special, People Pleaser. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org

Feb 29, 20241 hr 1 min

Shane Gillis Being Fired From SNL

On today’s episode Mike and Craig look back when Shane Gillis was fired from SNL. They cover the incident, how Shane responded, comics who supported Shane, and the one's that didn't. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org

Feb 22, 20241 hr 21 min

This History of "Baba Booey"

On today’s episode Mike and Craig look in to the career of Gary "Baba Booey" Dell'Abate and his history on the Howard Stern Show. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org

Feb 15, 20241 hr 13 min

The Downfall of Will Ferrell

On today's episode Mike and Craig go over the career of Will Ferrell and try and pin point the start of his decline. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org

Feb 08, 20241 hr 7 min

Louis CK - Shameless

On this week's episode Mike and Craig break down the one hour special "Shameless" from Louis CK. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org

Feb 01, 20241 hr

Fez Whatley Fights

After being inspired by a bonus episode on the patreon, (patreon.com/blindmike) Mike and Craig take a deep dive in to the vast catalogue of Fez Whatley beefs. There was no reason behind half of them, but they are fascinating all the same! blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org

Jan 25, 20241 hr 5 min

All In The Family w/ Kirk Minihane

Blind Mike & special guest Kirk Minihane discuss the late Norman Lear's legendary sitcom, All In The Family. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org hackridethedemon.com

Jan 18, 20241 hr 2 min

Comics to Watch in 2024

Mike grabs his scouting cap and clip board in this episode. He goes through his top comics to watch in the coming year! Make sure you check out: blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org hackridethedemon.com

Jan 04, 202455 min

Top Specials of 2023

On this episode Blind Mike ranks his favorite specials of 2023! blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org

Dec 28, 20231 hr 8 min

Opie vs Jim Norton

The official end of The Opie & Anthony Show came when SiriusXM tried to hang on to Opie and Jim Norton and the real feud was revealed. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org

Dec 21, 20232 hr 58 min

Carl Reiner

On today's episode Mike and Craig look back at the career of Carl Reiner. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org

Dec 14, 20231 hr 3 min

Nathan For You

On today’s episode Mike and Craig look back at the show, Nathan For You. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org

Dec 07, 20231 hr 13 min

The Roast of Patrice O'Neal

Today Mike and Craig look back at the highs and low of Patrice O'Neal roast. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org

Nov 30, 20231 hr 1 min

The Rise and Fall of Tucker Max

This is an early Bonus WAYL from a few months back. For more bonus content, become a member or visit blindmike.net We are joined by @KarlWATP to discuss Tucker Max, his Opie & Anthony appearance and the downfall that followed. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org

Nov 23, 20231 hr 4 min

The Amazing Johnathan

On today’s episode Mike and Craig look in to the very unique career of comic magician, The Amazing Johnathan. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org

Nov 16, 20231 hr 3 min

Chris Farley

On today’s episode, Mike and Craig look back at the career of Chris Farley. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org

Nov 09, 20231 hr 25 min

Howard Stern vs Opie and Anthony

On today’s episode Mike and Craig take a look back at the rivalry between the Howard Stern Show and the Opie and Anthony show. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org

Nov 02, 20231 hr 13 min

Dan Nainan

Dan Nainan is a comedian who has opened for Russell Peters, Bob Saget & Robert Schimmel and has performed for Barack Obama & Hillary Clinton. Or has he? We discuss his feuds with Marc Maron, Nick Mullen & others. As well as his claims of fame and fortune. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org

Oct 26, 20231 hr 13 min

Andy Kaufman

On this episode Mike and Craig break down the life and career of Andy Kaufman, who very well may have invented "alt" comedy. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org

Oct 19, 20231 hr 15 min

Norm Macdonald - "Me Doing Stand-Up"

It's our 100th episode, so it has been decided that we will cover our favorite subject, Norm Macdonald. Mike and Craig break down his comedy special "Me Doing Stand-Up." blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org

Oct 12, 20231 hr 4 min

Andrew "Dice" Clay

Andrew Clay Silverstein, AKA Andrew Dice Clay, is one of the most successful comedians of all time. We discuss his early days at The Comedy Store, Incidents on MTV & SNL, his feuds with Sam Kinison, Howard Stern and Opie & Anthony and much more! All links found here blindmike.net verygoodshow.org

Oct 05, 20232 hr 31 min

Mike Warnke

On this weeks episode Mike and Craig are joined by Vinnie Paulino to discuss the crazy life story of Mike Warnke. Listen to The Creep Off and Subreddit Surfing. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org

Sep 21, 20231 hr 18 min

Garry Shandling

On today’s episode Mike and Craig look in to the life and career of Garry Shandling. He was much more of an innovator than we realized! blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org

Sep 14, 20231 hr 26 min

Howard Stern on 9/11

Today Drew Lane from 'The Drew and Mike Show' joins to talk about Howard Stern's show on 9/11. Drew was also broadcasting live as it happened and talks about how that day was for him. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org

Sep 07, 20231 hr 3 min