Colin Quinn
On today’s episode we are joined by Christian Bladt from "Who Are These Broadcasters?" to go over the career of Colin Quinn. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 21 min
Why Are You Laughing?
Breaking down the history of comedy and stand-up, one career, special, controversy, and storyline at a time.
Episodes
Windy City Heat
Today Mike and Craig look back at the cult classic film, "Windy City Heat." blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 1 min
The World's Worst Comedian: Tom Myers
Mike and Craig look at the "career" of the world's worst comic. Havre De Grace's own, Tom Myers. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
Aug 17, 2023•1 hr 28 min
Paul Reubens
Today Mike and Craig look back at the career and scandals of Paul Reubens, a.k.a. Pee Wee Herman. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip
Mike and Craig take a look at one of the most iconic comedy specials of all time, Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip. The highest grossing comedy special until Eddie Murphy's Raw. This was also Pryor's first special after setting himself on fire! blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Family Guy vs South Park
Mike and Craig take a deep dive in to the rivalry that is Family Guy vs South Park. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
Jul 27, 2023•56 min
The Rise & Rapid Fall of Dat Phan
Today Blind Mike and Craig look in to the brief rise, and very rapid fall of Dat Phan. Is this episode a personal vendetta? Sure, but nonetheless and important piece of comedy history. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 24 min
Charlie Chaplin
Today Mike and Craig look back at the wildly successful and scandalous career of Charlie Chaplin! www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
Jul 13, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Anthony Cumia's Firing
Today Mike and Craig take a deep dive in to Anthony Cumia's firing from SiriusXM 9 years ago this week. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Pat Cooper on the Howard Stern Show
Mike and Craig look back at some of the most explosive appearances that Pat Cooper had on the Howard Stern Show. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr
Doug Stanhope
Today Mike and Craig look in to the very unique career of Doug Stanhope. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 28 min
Raw
Mike and Craig take a deep dive in to Eddie Murphy's 'Raw.' www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Richard Lewis
Mike and Craig look in to the career and life of Comedian and Curb Your Enthusiasm star, Richard Lewis. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
Jun 01, 2023•59 min
The Simpsons
Karl from WATP joins the program to talk about the history of The Simpsons! www.whoarethese.com www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
May 25, 2023•1 hr 15 min
The Jerky Boys
Mike and Craig look in to the Jerky Boys. It may have only been prank phone calls but they influenced a lot of people in the world of comedy. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
May 18, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Redd Foxx
Mike and Craig go over the life and career of Redd Foxx. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
May 11, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Dennis Miller w/ Kirk Minihane
This week Kirk Minihane joins Mike to go over the career of Dennis Miller. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
May 04, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Rickles on Carson
A look back at Don Rickles' appearances on Johnny Carson's "The Tonight Show." www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Artie Lange
Today Mike and Craig look in to the career of Artie Lange. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
Apr 20, 2023•2 hr 31 min
Lucille Ball
On today’s episode Mike and Craig look back at the career of one of the female pioneers of comedy, Lucille Ball. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Conan vs Leno
A look back at the late night war between Conan O'Brien and Jay Leno. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
Apr 06, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Killing Them Softly
Today Mike and Craig look back at a special that is in the conversation of "Greatest of all Time," Dave Chappelle's 'Killing Them Softly.' www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
Mar 30, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Impressionists
Impressionists have always had a place in comedy. Today Mike and Craig take a look at some from over the years. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Adam Carolla
On today’s episode of Why Are You Laughing? Mike and Craig look at the career of Adam Carolla and see how he became one of the Godfathers of podcasting. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr 22 min
Mel Brooks
Today Mike and Craig look back at the legendary career of Mel Brooks. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
Mar 09, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Charlie Sheen: The Tiger Blood Saga
On today’s episode Mike and Craig go over the "Tiger Blood" era of Charlie Sheen. This includes Sheen losing Two and a Half Men, Ashton Kutcher being hired for the sitcom, and Sheen losing his mind on any platform that would have him. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Mort Sahl
Today we take a look at comedian turned presidential speech writer, turned presidential murder investigator, Mort Sahl. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 19 min
I Walked On The Moon
On today’s episode Mike and Craig look back at the special that got Mike hooked on stand up, Brian Regan's "I Walked On The Moon." www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Jackass
On this week’s episode of Why Are You Laughing? Mike and Craig cover the hit television show turned movie franchise, Jackass. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 11 min
The Breakup of Opie and Anthony
On today’s episode Mike and Craig go over the fallout from the end of the Opie and Anthony radio program. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
Feb 02, 2023•2 hr 36 min