When a joke could get you killed, should you say it anyway? A group of Syrian comedians test the limits of their newfound freedom, a year after the fall of the brutal Assad regime.
Prologue: Under the dictatorship of Bashar al-Assad, comedian Sharief Homsi knew which jokes were too dangerous to say on stage. Now that Syria is under the control of a new go ... Show More
Jan 2025
The Medical Detectives - Kathy's Story: The Case of Mysterious Double Vision
<p>Check out our new sister show, The Medical Detectives, out every Wednesday! You can subscribe where ever you get your podcasts, or by using the link below. </p><p>https://www.themedicaldetectivespodcast.com/</p><p><br></p><p>In this shocking episode of <em>The Medical Detectiv ... Show More
1h 8m
Jun 2025
Paul Confronts Leslie on To Catch a Cheater: The Ex, the Ticket, and the Truth
Paul thought his relationship with Leslie was rock solid after three years together — until he noticed her acting distant and texting her ex, Joel, more than ever. While Leslie prepared for a solo visit to her hometown, Paul couldn't shake the feeling she was planning something w ... Show More
12m 6s
Dec 2021
Aida Rodriguez | Bob Saget's Here For You
In November of 2021 the very first one hour special of Aida Rodriguez arrived on HBO Max, called, "Fighting Words". I watched it and was hooked. Obviously, years had gone into making a comedian this savvy and honest and, oh, yes, funny. She got to me on every level. This is a spe ... Show More
1h 35m
Oct 2025
The Canal, the Crash and the Ketamine - Pushkin's Reign of Error
Today, Jonathan joins his fellow Pushkin hosts for a special episode all about mistakes. Jonathan speaks with his friend, the writer Sheila Heti. Together, they muse on the cost of mistakes and whether we're really in control of how many we make. Plus, Nate Silver and Maria Konni ... Show More
44m 25s