For as long as “late night” has been an institution, stand-ups, sitcom stars, and even future hosts have begun their careers as late night comics. With insights from Trevor Noah, Jimmy Kimmel, Ray Romano, Byron Allen, Carol Leifer, Jimmy Brogan, Brian Regan and Elayne Boosler, host Bill Carter explores how the genre has been a golden door for talent and how ... Show More
Mar 2025
William Wyler 1965-1971 (The Old Man is Still Alive, Part 10)
For over 40 years, William Wyler was one of Hollywood’s most dependable classicists, culminating in 1968 with the ultimate New Hollywood-era throwback to Old Hollywood, Funny Girl. Then, for his final film in 1970, Wyler uncharacteristically directed a searing indictment of conte ... Show More
1h 10m
Sep 23
The Red Channels Whisper Network (1950) [Chilled Speech Week Pt 1]
<p>It's September 22nd. This week, we're bringing you two episodes that highlight periods in American history where political speech was being policied, repressed, and persecuted -- much like it is today.</p><p>Today: A look back at "Red Channels," an anti-Communist newsletter th ... Show More
27m 56s
Dec 2024
How To Be The Most Healed Guy with Neal Brennan
<p>Trevor and Christiana sit down with Chappelle's Show co-creator and former Daily Show colleague Neal Brennan. The three friends discuss the importance of familial dysfunction to a life of comedy, whether jokes about racism, sexism, transphobia, and the like help or hurt move t ... Show More
1h 14m
Aug 28
The Subway Vigilante Shooting (1984) w/ Leon Neyfakh [Archive Favorite]
<p>It’s August 1st. This day in 1996, a judge ruled that Bernie Goetz still owed his victims millions of dollars in damages as a result of the “Subway Vigilante” incident some twelve years earlier.</p><p>Jody, Niki, and Kellie are joined by Leon Neyfakh to discuss the subway shoo ... Show More
31m 9s