Comedian Al Murray joins Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook to discuss the history of comedy as well as the funny side of history.
Has comedy changed through time? When and why are we not allowed to laugh at events?
Al Murray has made a living out of making people laugh, while also frequently placing history at the heart of his humour.
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Jan 22
637. Revolution in Iran: Rise of the Ayatollah (Part 2)
What set off the final uprisings of the Iranian Revolution, against the last Shah of Iran, Mohammed Reza Pahlavi? Would President Jimmy Carter and America back the Shah’s forbidding opponent, the firebrand, Ayatollah Khomeini? And, why would the Revolution prove to be one of the ... Show More
1h 9m
Jan 15
635. Joan of Arc: For Fear of the Flames (Part 4)
What were the harsh conditions of Joan of Arc’s imprisonment, at the hands of her English captors? How did Joan’s trial unfold, and with what was she charged? And, would Joan confess at the last moment in order to save her own life…? Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the terri ... Show More
1h 2m
Nov 2020
S2 E177: Comedian Brian Regan Talks Vegas Reopening, Getting Back on the Road and More!
Dennis is joined by comedian Brian Regan who talks about Vegas re-opening slowly but surely and getting back on the road to play comedy clubs around the country, which he hasn't played in years. They also chat about starting out, comedy condos, inspiration for jokes, their kids b ... Show More
49m 55s
Jun 2023
Gone Too Soon - Candy, Farley, Hartman | 93
On this episode of History of the 90s, host Kathy Kenzora looks back at the life and career of three of the best comedians of our generation. John Candy, Chris Farley and Phil Hartman all died in the 1990s and in their absence each one left us with a trove of material that will k ... Show More
45m 52s
Dec 2023
Matt Rife allegedly tells off a 6 year old?
Today, we dive into a bizarre and unexpected controversy involving comedian Matt Rife and a six-year-old Shifting gears, we move on to the recently announced Golden Globe nominations. In the category of Best Stand-Up Comedian on Television, nominees include Ricky Gervais, Trevor ... Show More
8m 59s
Mar 2024
Oscars - Jimmy Kimmel eats it, John Mulaney crushes it. Plus 3 controversies involving Matt Rife, Jimmy Carr, Kevin Hart
This episode covers a range of topics within the comedy world and Hollywood, including Jimmy Kimmel and John Mulaney's performances related to the Oscars, incidents involving celebrities like Tyreek Hill at a Kevin Hart show, and Kevin Hart's own humorous stint on 'The Masked Sin ... Show More
13m 29s
Apr 2024
Katt Williams show cut short, Jerrod Carmichael "slavery" joke doesn't go over well, 6 Days of John Mulaney
Drama at Katt Williams' Show: A Fight Breaks OutJerrod Carmichael's Controversial Joke Sparks OutrageJohn Mulaney's New Netflix Special: What to ExpectBob Zmuda's Legendary Pranks and the Tony Clifton SagaExploring the Moontower and Melbourne Comedy FestivalsThis episode is broug ... Show More
14m 21s
Dec 2020
Steve and JAB Reenactment, Ask Steve, MTH, Comedy Quartet and more.
Good morning and welcome to the ride! We bring to The Steve Harvey Nation The Bad Choir Tabernacle Sangers. The two comedians do their ever famous reenactment and this time they got something for the fellas when they are trying to end a conversation with the other half. In Ask St ... Show More
1h 25m
Jun 2024
History Daily: The Discovery of China’s Terracotta Army & The Execution of King Louis XVI
I'm on vacation, and I hope you'll get some time away soon, too! Our featured podcast today is one that you'll 100% want to listen to on your summer travels: History Daily. Each weekday on History Daily, host Lindsay Graham (not the senator) takes you back in time to explore a mo ... Show More
36m 7s
Feb 2024
Shane Gillis hosts SNL - breakdown, analysis, clips and why most of the media hot takes are WRONG
Johnny Mac dives into a daily round-up of comedy news. The episode features a humorous tweet by Kermit Apios, a review of the past weekend's Saturday Night Live (SNL) hosted by Shane Gillis, and commentary about SNL's Trump sneakers sketch. Johnny also discusses controversial mom ... Show More
17m 28s