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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

Otto and George, Bob Levy, Rich Vos

On today's Why Are You Laughing? Mike, Mike, and Craig look in to three comics and the craziness that surrounds them. Those comics are Otto and George, Bob Levy, and the legend Rich Vos. 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 23, 20221 hr 1 min

Delirious

Today Mike, Mike, and Craig look in to the iconic special "Delirious" from Eddie Murphy. 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 16, 20221 hr 4 min

The Cancellation of Jamie Kilstein

On today's show Mike and Craig look in to Jamie Kilstein. He was a male feminist who constantly dumped on comedians. Unfortunately for him, he became what he hated. If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikeproject Listen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI...

Jun 09, 20221 hr 8 min

On-Stage Meltdowns

We look back at comedians on-stage incidents throughout the years. From Jim Jeffries getting attacked to Michael Richards and Katt Williams melting down and much more! If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikeproject Listen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI...

Jun 02, 20221 hr 8 min

Howard Stern: The OJ Simpson Trial

Our first look at the Howard Stern Show. We reflect on their coverage and involvement in the OJ Simpson Trial. If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikeproject Listen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI

May 26, 20221 hr 23 min

Tom Green

On todays show we look at the career of Tom Green. Without him, we do not have a lot of the programming that we have come to enjoy today. If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikeproject Listen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI....

May 19, 20221 hr 1 min

Gilbert Gottfried

Once again the fellas are gathered to mourn another comedian gone too soon. This time we are looking back at the life and career of Gilbert Gottfried! If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikeproject Listen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI....

May 12, 20221 hr 3 min

Mitch Hedberg

On today's show Karl from "Who Are These Podcasts" joins to talk about the career of Mitch Hedberg! support Karl by listening to Who Are These Podcasts and joining his patreon! patreon.com/whoarethesepodcasts If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikeproject Listen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI....

May 05, 20221 hr 4 min

Ron and Fez

On today's show Mike and Matt go over the successful, yet bizarre radio program Ron and Fez. If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikeproject Listen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI.

Apr 28, 20221 hr 26 min

The Late Night Wars

On today's episode, Chris Klemmer, formerly of 'At A Theater Near Me' joins Mike and Craig to talk about the Leno vs Letterman battle that happened after Johnny Carson retired. If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikeproject Listen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI....

Apr 21, 20221 hr 27 min

Phil Hartman

On today's show the guys look in to the life and career of Phil Hartman. They talk about his television career, improv, and his personal life. If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikeproject Listen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI....

Apr 14, 202257 min

Women In Comedy

Today Mike is joined by Katie Hannigan to talk about women in Comedy. If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikeproject Listen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI.

Apr 07, 202257 min

Jackie Gleason

On today's show the guys look in to the life and career of Jackie Gleason and see what impact/influence he still has today. If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikeproject Listen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI....

Mar 31, 202249 min

Sam Kinison

On today's WAYL Mike, Mike, and Craig look back at the wild life and career of Sam Kinison. His career was very memorable, but didn't last very long. Today's show is a look at the factors and reasons behind that. If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikeproject Listen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI....

Mar 24, 202253 min

Louie Anderson

The guy's go over the life and career of Louie Anderson. Another comic who's television fame heavily out weighed his stand up career. If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikeproject Listen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI....

Mar 17, 202253 min

Remembering Greg Giraldo

On this week's episode we go over the life and career of Greg Giraldo. If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikeproject Listen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI.

Mar 10, 20221 hr 1 min

Tim Allen

Today's episode is a look in to Tim Allen's comedy career. If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikeproject Listen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI.

Mar 03, 202247 min

Sex For Sam III: The Opie and Anthony Firing

This week Mike and Mike look in to the scandal that almost sank Opie and Anthony, Sex For Sam. If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikeproject Listen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI.

Feb 24, 20221 hr 12 min

Remembering Bob Saget

Mike and Mike reflect on the life and career of Bob Saget. If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikeproject Listen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI.

Feb 17, 20221 hr 3 min

Freddie Prinze

Mike, Mike, and Craig look in to the short, but impactful career of Freddie Prinze. If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikeproject Listen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI.

Feb 10, 202247 min

Joke Stealing

On this episode the guys look through some of the history of joke stealing in the comedy world. There's a heated debate, and the thieves get a sentencing. If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikeproject Listen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI....

Feb 03, 20221 hr 12 min

Tough Crowd

Tough Crowd was one of the greatest television shows of all time. The guys look at the impact this show had on comedy, and the impact it could have on the world currently. If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikeproject Listen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI....

Jan 27, 202252 min

The Three Stooges

The guys look at the career of The Three Stooges and the many obstacles they had to overcome. If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikeproject Listen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI.

Jan 20, 202258 min

Chris Rock: From SNL to Bigger and Blacker

Anthony DeVito joins Mike to look at the career of Chris Rock spanning from his time at Saturday Night Live, to the game changing special "Bigger and Blacker." If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikeproject Listen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI.

Jan 13, 202255 min

The Rise and Fall of Dane Cook

On this episode Craig and Mike look at the career of Dane Cook and the influence he had on the industry. If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikeproject Listen to Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI.

Jan 06, 20221 hr 10 min

Is Jerry Seinfeld Funny?

On this weeks episode we discuss if Jerry Seinfeld is funny. If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikeproject Listen to Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI.

Dec 30, 202143 min

Joe Rogan vs. Carlos Mencia

On this episode we break down the fight over joke stealing between Joe Rogan and Carlos Mencia. If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikeproject Listen to Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI.

Dec 23, 20211 hr 20 min

Lenny Bruce

We take a look back at the truly bizarre, but entertaining life and career of Lenny Bruce. If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikeproject Listen to Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI.

Dec 16, 20211 hr 6 min

Mitzi Shore

A look back at Mitzi Shore and her impact on the comedy scene. If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikeproject Listen to Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI.

Dec 09, 202151 min

Remembering Patrice O'Neal

10 years after his death, we look back at what made Patrice O'Neal a legend. Including his appearances on Opie and Anthony and Comedy Central's Tough Crowd. If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikeproject Listen to Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI....

Dec 02, 20211 hr 29 min