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
Jan 15
James Austin Johnson Knows Why Trump Is So Popular
SNL's presidential impressionist talks about developing his version of a Donald Trump impression, being the constantly sick parent of a toddler, developing pitch perfect singing impressions to do with Ariana Grande, and fighting to not be categorized as just an impressionist. Lea ... Show More
1h 31m
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
10m 50s