This week, Jesse David Fox talks to Bo Burnham, comedian and writer/director of the critically acclaimed Eight Grade, about the closing number from Burnham's Netflix special titled 'Make Happy.' Recorded live at Vulture Festival, they dissect Bo's relationship to the audience, comedy, authenticity, and performance- and how that informed his vision as he make ... Show More
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Eric André Explains How to Prank People Without Getting Stabbed
This week comedy legend and pranking master Eric André joins the podcast in Austin, Texas for a special live episode at SXSW. He explains his prank process, discusses his influence on talk shows, and reveals the future of 'The Eric André Show'. Learn more about your ad choices. V ... Show More
1h 4m
Mar 19
John Slattery Is One of the Greatest Living Readers of Dialogue
John Slattery joins us this week to talk about his latest role in the Netflix series 'Vladimir', his many great stories of working with some incredible Hollywood legends, and of course, 'Mad Men'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1h 24m
Jun 2023
John Mulaney - 'John Mulaney: Baby J' [LIVE]
At a celebration of the podcast's 500th episode, one of the most popular and admired comedians of his generation reflects on his path from comedy student to 'Saturday Night Live' writer and host; his five standup specials, including his latest, on Netflix, which addresses his bat ... Show More
1h 13m
Sep 2023
Hasan Minhaj as The Riddler, Bill Engvall unretires for a day
We kick things off with Hasan Minhaj's new role in the DC Warner Brothers Spotify collaboration, 'The Riddler Secrets in the Dark.'Insight from comedian Sarah Suzuki on how Hasan's comedic approach to race and religion was both empowering and inspirational....but now is a proble, ... Show More
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