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For 30 years, New York's legendary Comedy Cellar has served as the launching pad for greatest stand up comedians in the world. Colin Quinn, Dave Chappelle, Ray Romano, Dave Attell, Chris Rock, Jon Stewart, Dane Cook, Robert Kelly and Greg Giraldo are just a few of the comedians who began as Cellar regulars. But classic stage performances have never been the only show going on at the Cellar. The biggest comedians in the world come to sit at the table upstairs, where comedians come to argue and discuss the events of the day and their lives, sharpening their their comedy knives on each other. This kibitzing (an inspiration for Comedy Central's Tough Crowd), has always been a private affair... until now. Join us for a weekly peek into the happenings at the Comedy Cellar's comedian table, where the funniest people in the world debate and discuss. Subscribe now and don't miss a second of it. We would love to hear your comments. Email them to podcast@comedycellar.com

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    The Comedy Cellar: Live from the Table podcast is an entertaining and insightful show that I thoroughly enjoy. The host, Noam Dworman, along with his co-hosts Periel Aschenbrand and Dan Naturman, create a dynamic and engaging atmosphere. They bring in a variety of guests, including NYC comedians and other notable personalities, to discuss current topics in a comedic and thought-provoking manner.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the intelligent and non-partisan approach to political and social issues. Noam Dworman and the rest of the team provide thoughtful analysis and discussions that go beyond just making jokes. The guests add another layer of expertise and perspective, making each episode informative as well as entertaining.

    Another highlight of this podcast is the banter between the hosts. Noam, Periel, and Dan have great chemistry and their playful arguments add humor to the show. It's refreshing to hear their different viewpoints on various subjects without it devolving into personal attacks or rudeness.

    On the downside, there are occasional negative comments about certain guests or hosts in some reviews. While everyone has their own opinions, I believe it's important to approach these discussions with respect and open-mindedness. However, these instances are rare and do not detract from the overall quality of the podcast.

    In conclusion, The Comedy Cellar: Live from the Table podcast is a must-listen for comedy enthusiasts who enjoy intelligent conversations about current events. The combination of humor, insightfulness, and diverse perspectives makes this podcast stand out among others in its genre. I highly recommend tuning in for a unique blend of laughter and enlightenment.



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    Anti-Victimhood with Tom Nash

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 63:43


    Tom Nash is an Global Keynote Speaker, having graced the stages of some of the world's largest conferences and festivals including TED and SXSW. Tom's latest book ‘Hook, Line & Sinner' was published through Penguin Random House in 2023, and his TEDx talk has amassed over two and a half million views on TED.com.

    Trans Rights and Twitter Wars with Jesse Singal and Ross Barkan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 70:31


    Noam Dworman invites Ross Barkan and Jesse Singal join to reconcile their Twitter feud . Ross Barkan is a columnist for New York Magazine and a contributing writer to the NY Times Magazine. He's the editor in chief of The Metropolitan Review, a new books and culture review magazine, and his new novel, Glass Century, is out now. Jesse Singal is a former writer-at-large at New York Magazine, cohost of Blocked and Reported, and author of The Quick Fix: Why Fad Psychology Can't Cure Our Social Ills.

    Ahmed Fouad Akhatib on Hamas, Israel and the Fight for Peace

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 90:04


    Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib is the head of Realign For Palestine, a project of the Atlantic Council, where he is a resident senior fellow. He is a Gaza native and a political analyst who writes extensively on strategic affairs in the Middle East. Links to what was referenced in this episode:  https://x.com/trackingisrael/status/1877801096275431758 and  https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/dec/18/jabaliya-refugee-camp-gaza-destruction-idf

    Snopes vs. Candace Owens: Can the Brigitte Macron Story be Debunked?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 72:33


    Noam Dworman, Dan Naturman and Periel Aschenbrand are joined by  Anna Rascouët-Paz, a French-Colombian journalist who reports for Snopes. She's also worked at WNYC for the show Radiolab, as an independent research publisher Annual Reviews and Bloomberg News. She recently produced a documentary podcast series on statelessness called Citizens of Nowhere.

    Have the Palestinians Ever Wanted a State? Einat Wilf on the True Obstacles to Peace

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 92:06


    Dr. Einat Wilf is a leading thinker on Israel, Zionism, foreign policy and education. She was a member of the Israeli Parliament from 2010 to 2013, where she served as Chair of the Education Committee and Member of the influential Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. Born and raised in Israel, Dr. Wilf served as an Intelligence Officer in the Israel Defense Forces, Foreign Policy Advisor to Vice Prime Minister Shimon Peres and a strategic consultant with McKinsey & Company. Dr. Wilf has a BA from Harvard, an MBA from INSEAD in France, and a PhD in Political Science from the University of Cambridge and is the author of seven books that explore key issues in Israeli society.

    How Populism Fails: When Anti-Elite Movements Turn Against the Jews - The Atlantic's Yair Rosenberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 88:10


    Yair Rosenberg is a staff writer at The Atlantic and the author of its newsletter Deep Shtetl, about the intersection of politics, culture, and religion. Previously a senior writer at Tablet Magazine, he has also written for The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Guardian, and his work has received recognition from the Religion News Association and the Harvard Center for Jewish Studies.

    Douglas Murray WON the debate with Dave Smith and Joe Rogan - Why You May Not Have Realized It.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 110:09


    A discussion of the Murray/Smith debate on the Joe Rogan show. Our call: A Murray victory that was somewhat obscured by Dave Smith's talented and agile performance.

    The Sam Harris Joe Rogan Dust-up, with Ami Kozak

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 132:19


    Taped the day before the Rogan-Murray-Smith debate, are bigots and quacks being normalized on the biggest shows in the world? And, what are the consequences? Ami Kozak: https://www.youtube.com/@amikozak_official

    Tariffs, Ukraine and Trump with Nick Gillespie

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 66:58


    Nick Gillespie is a libertarian, the Editor at Large of Reason Magazine and host of the podcast, Reason Interview with Nick Gillespie.

    Corinne Fisher Joins the New York Mayoral Race

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 82:59


    Author, podcaster and internationally recognized comedian, Corinne Fisher is running for mayor. She is building a campaign across all five boroughs that celebrates the magic, electricity, and community that make NYC the best city on Earth.   To learn more, visit www.corinnefisher.com

    David Christopher Kaufman - "Jews Defending Jews is a Revolutionary Act"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 58:30


    New York Post columnist David Christopher Kaufman has a unique biography and a unique take on the world as a result. Here are a few of his latest: https://www.commentary.org/articles/david-christopher-kaufman/jews-americas-new-blacks/ https://nypost.com/2025/03/15/opinion/when-will-sideline-jews-finally-speak-up-against-their-haters/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/comment/2025/03/14/democrats-leadership-vacuum-michelle-obama-gavin-newsom/ https://airmail.news/issues/2025-1-25/the-view-from-here Video: https://youtu.be/6MZCO_YNWRI

    Signal Scandal and the Darryl Cooper (@MartyrMade) Twitter Argument

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 53:16


    The gang shoots the breeze about JD Vance's disloyalty in the Signal thread, and Noam laments his falling out with Darryl Cooper. Here are the Twitter threads referenced. https://x.com/noam_dworman/status/1903559854272155730 https://x.com/noam_dworman/status/1903940043426709736 https://x.com/noam_dworman/status/1904640072131240302 Video version: https://youtu.be/fARjR-1Lx_Q

    The Far Right is in for Major Backlash with Free Press Reporter River Page

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 65:20


    River Page is a reporter at The Free Press. Previously, he worked as a staff writer at Pirate Wires, covering technology, politics, and culture. His work has also appeared in Compact, American Affairs, and the Washington Examiner, among other publications.

    How Woke Politics Is Corrupting Medicine with Psychiatrist and Yale Lecturer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 42:30


    Dr. Sally Satel is a psychiatrist and a lecturer at Yale University. She has written widely in academic journals on topics in psychiatry and medicine, and has published articles on cultural aspects of medicine and science in numerous magazines and journals. She has testified before Congress on veterans' issues, mental health policy, drug courts and health disparities. She is the author of numerous books including Brainwashed, a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize in Science.

    Response to Dave Smith: NO! Conspiracy Theorists and Anti-Semites Must Be Called Out. (good footage on YouTube)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 65:44


    Nuts and bigots are garnering millions of followers, spreading like cancer online. Noam insists that we can (and should) engage with arguments while at the same time identifying bigotry (and mental illness) for what it is. YouTube of this episode: https://youtu.be/laAHt7s-qcg Here is Dave's entire episode: https://youtu.be/7zRkdH8Zsw4?si=djHKKeFE6tFInT1I&t=4005

    Live from the Table: Knock-down Drag-out Debate on Congestion Pricing with Expert Kathryn Wylde

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 72:00


    Noam Dworman, Dan Naturman and Periel Aschenbrand are joined by Kathryn Wylde is President and CEO of the Partnership for New York City, a nonprofit organization whose members are global business leaders and the city's major employers. The Partnership is the primary liaison between business and local government, providing private sector expertise and resources to public agencies and programs. Areas of focus include education, transportation, infrastructure, public safety, and economic opportunity.   Prior to taking over as Partnership CEO in 2000, Wylde led the Partnership's city-wide affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, and business investment programs. She is an urban policy expert and a frequent spokesperson for the New York business community.

    Gaza and the World's Greatest Bank Robber with Liel Leibovitz

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 85:03


    Liel Leibovitz is an author and editor-at-large for Tablet Magazine and the host of its weekly podcast, Rootless. He is a senior fellow at Hudson Institute. His work focuses on thinking about anti-Semitism as a national security threat.

    Former Radical Progressive Votes Trump with Talia Bongolan Shwartz

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 59:47


    Talia Bongolan Shwartz is a thirty year old former radical progressive turned first-time Trump voter. In May 2021, she was iced out of her activist circles when "Defend Al Aqsa" and "Zionism is Racism" signs started to outnumber the BLM signs at her weekly protests. This event marked the beginning of an ideological turn away from the left. Today, Shwartz talks Jews and politics on X @talibotz and co-hosts a podcast about gender and transition called The Navel Gays.

    Political Commentator Fred Kaplan on his Novel and Trump's Plan for Gaza

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 78:18


    Fred Kaplan is a former Washington, Moscow, and New York correspondent for the Boston Globe. He writes the “War Stories” column in Slate and is the author of seven books including The Insurgents: David Petraeus and the Plot to Change the American Way of War (which was a Pulitzer Prize Finalist). A Capital Calamity is his latest book and his first novel.

    The State of Antisemitism with CEO of the ADL Jonathan Greenblatt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 80:53


    Noam Dworman, Dan Naturman and Periel Aschenbrand are joined by CEO of ADL, Jonathan Greenblatt and comedian, Modi. Jonathan Greenblatt is the CEO of ADL (the Anti-Defamation League), the world's leading anti-hate organization with a distinguished record of fighting antisemitism and advocating for just and fair treatment to all. Greenblatt joined ADL in 2015 after serving in the White House as special assistant to President Obama and director of the Office of Social Innovation and Civic Participation. He is author of the book, It Could Happen Here: Why America is Tipping from Hate to the Unthinkable—And How We Can Stop. Voted one of the top 10 comedians in New York City by The Hollywood Reporter, Modi is one of the comedy circuit's most sought after performers. Featured on HBO, CBS, NBC, ABC, Comedy Central, Howard Stern, and E! Entertainment, Modi has received rave reviews in The New York Times, Time Out NY and The New York Post.

    AI Music and American Populism with Eli Lake

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 80:28


    Eli Lake is the host of Breaking History, a new history podcast from The Free Press. A veteran journalist with expertise in foreign affairs and national security, Eli has reported for Bloomberg, The Daily Beast, and Newsweek. With Breaking History, he brings his sharp analysis and storytelling skills to uncover the connections between today's events and pivotal moments in the past. You can listen to his podcast here:  https://open.spotify.com/show/4GGl8rnfldvqTeA0vAFK9G https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/breaking-history/id1790502779

    AI Music and American Populism with Eli Lake

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 79:28


    Eli Lake is the host of Breaking History, a new history podcast from The Free Press. A veteran journalist with expertise in foreign affairs and national security, Eli has reported for Bloomberg, The Daily Beast, and Newsweek. With Breaking History, he brings his sharp analysis and storytelling skills to uncover the connections between today's events and pivotal moments in the past. You can listen to his podcast here:  https://open.spotify.com/show/4GGl8rnfldvqTeA0vAFK9G https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/breaking-history/id1790502779

    The Israel-Hamas War and a Vision for the Future with Ambassador Michael Oren

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 79:14


    Michael Oren is an historian, former Israeli Ambassador to the US, and NYT bestselling author. He served as a Member of Knesset and as the Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Office. In his new book, "2048: The Rejuvenated State," Ambassador Oren sets out his vision for Israel in honor of Israel's 75th Independence Day 25 years in the future.  His substack is: claritywithmichaeloren.substack.com

    Congestion Pricing - Is it Equitable? - Will it work? - Alex Matthiessen, congestion pricing guru

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 97:39


    A heated argument over congestion pricing. Noam is dead set against it. Npam is aware that people think this is his worst performance! Alex Matthiessen is an environmental strategist and founder/president of the eco-political consulting firm Blue Marble Project, as well as the senior adviser to the Congestion Pricing Now Campaign. In 2010, he began the Move NY congestion pricing campaign, which laid the groundwork for the program.

    Anthony Weiner - Rehabilitation, Atonement, and Contemplating the Great Comeback.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 81:45


    Former Congressman Anthony Weiner comes to discuss his past and future. His mistakes, life in prison, what he's learned and how it all can make him an even better leader for New York City.

    Aaron Berg - Life as a Gigolo - Congestion Pricing - The Dave Smith Twitter Feud

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 74:38


    00:02:00 Congestion Pricing 00:21:19 The Dave Smith Fued 00:49:12 Trump and H-1B Visas 00:56:08 Being a gigolo and regrets Comedian Aaron Berg Aaron Berg is a NYC-based comedian, a regular performer at Skankfest, and an author who is originally from Toronto. He graduated with an honors degree in Philosophy from The University of New Brunswick. He has made multiple TV and film appearances and his six stand up albums are available on iTunes and Amazon.

    Gen Z: Anti Americanism, Anti Semitism and Defending Luigi Mangione with Eyal Yakoby

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 69:18


    Eyal Yakoby is a twenty two year old graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. He is currently a student at MIT dedicated to combating anti-Americanism. He has been seen on CNN, FoxNews, Washington Post and more.

    Scott Horton - Ukraine War - Did the United States Provoke it & Want it All Along?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 107:11


    In the first of our 2 sessions with Scott, we get into his powerful book "Provoked," and whether or not the United States is the main villain in the Ukraine War. Was the Maidan a coup, an organic movement, or a bit of both? What was the Nuland phone call all about? Where do the Kissingers and the Tucker Carlsons diverge? Part II is here: https://youtu.be/hdeMqJDWOm4 Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War with Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine Available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/hFaTYPm

    Scott Horton Interview - Analyzing the Ukraine War - Assessing Reliable Sources and Methods (and some Candace Owens debate)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 133:21


    In the second of our 2 sessions with Scott, we get into some of the sources cited in his powerful book "Provoked," and whether they are biased by an extreme worldview. We also argue about Candace Owens and whether her views ought to make her beyond the pale as an accepted member of a political clique (Noam says yes, Scott says no). Also, was Maidan a coup, an organic movement, or a bit of both? Part 1 will be uploaded shortly. Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War with Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine Available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/hFaTYPm Some links: https://peakprosperity.com/dave-collum-year-in-review-2021-rise-of-global-authoritarianism/ https://www.jasonhartman.com/2182-trump-assassination-attempt-inside-job-or-incompetence-conspiracy-or-coincidence/ https://news.grabien.com/wire-dave-collum-goes-deep-conspiracy-theories-911-epstein-pizzag https://english.almayadeen.net/articles/analysis/third-911-hijacker-may-have-been-cia-recruit https://quoththeraven.podbean.com/e/quoth-the-raven-131-dave-collum-the-conspiracy-theory-episode/

    Aaron Mate - Contrasting Rationales for Judging Ukraine, and Israel/Gaza

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 116:31


    GrayZone journalist and host of the Useful Idiots Podcast, Aaron Maté, comes in to argue about Ukraine, Israel, and all the rest.

    Conspiracy Theorists (anti-Semitic and otherwise), Censoring Jokes, Tucker, Alex Jones, Kennedy...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 57:10


    Our guest didn't show, so we discussed a few things on our minds.

    Ann Coulter: Immigration, Forgiving Trump, RFK, Worries About the "Crazy" Hard Right

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 78:09


    Ann Coulter, stops into the Comedy Cellar. Some Studies on Long Covid: https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/how-to-manage-long-covid-brain-fog   https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2024/august/in-covid-19-patients-neurological-symptoms-last-up-to-three-years/  https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanwpc/article/PIIS2666-6065(24)00080-4/fulltext

    Yardena Schwartz on 100 Years of Anti-Semitic Riots. Also, a Reply to Dave Smith and Jake Shields.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 82:52


    1. Yardena Schwartz, author of "Ghosts of a Holy War," discusses her new book on the 1929 Hebron Massacre and how it informs the modern day. https://www.amazon.com/Ghosts-Holy-War-Palestine-Arab-Israeli/dp/145494921X 2. Noam responds to the accusation made on the Jake Shields podcast that he had taken Dave Smith and Nick Fuentes out of context.

    Why I Voted Against the Democrats - I don't care for Trump, but I needed to strike back - Ann Bauer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 60:50


    Author of the WSJ op-ed: "Why I Voted Against the Democrats I don't care for Trump, but I needed to strike back against the hectoring and fanaticism of the left," tells us about the experiences within liberal academia that led to her decision to vote for Trump. Read the column: https://www.wsj.com/opinion/why-i-voted-against-democrats-fanaticism-of-the-left-swayed-over-trump-dislike-874daacc

    How Binary Thinking Divides Us with Kat Timpf

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 78:27


    Kat Timpf is a New York Times best selling author, comedian, and television personality. She's currently the co-host of “Gutfeld!” on Fox News weeknights at 10 p.m. and a Fox News analyst. Her new book, "I Used to Like You Until. . ." (How Binary Thinking Divides Us) is out now.

    Trump Wins: Election Results Hot Take with Richard Hanania

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 74:02


    Richard Hanania is the President of the Center for the Study of Partisanship and Ideology. His substack is: @richardhanania Support the show and get 10 free HelloFresh meals at https://www.hellofresh.com/FREECELLAR

    Coleman Hughes: Harris vs, Trump - The Best Arguments For And Against Each - Final Considerations

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 95:12


    Check out Coleman's book The End of Race Politics and his most recent Free Press article How the Democrats Rigged the Vote in Puerto Rico We toss around the best arguments for and against the candidates and come to the conclusion we're not voting.

    Trump Versus Harris, Final Considerations with Batya Ungar-Sargon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 93:21


    Batya Ungar-Sargon is an American journalist and author. She is the Opinion Editor of Newsweek and author of Bad News and Second Class. She weighs in on Trump versus Harris, Tony Hinchcliffe and final thoughts on the election.

    Trump Versus Harris, Final Considerations with Batya Ungar-Sargon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 96:04


    Batya Ungar-Sargon is  an American journalist and author. She is the Opinion Editor of Newsweek and author of Bad News and Second Class. She weighs in on Trump versus Harris, Tony Hinchcliffe and final thoughts on the election.

    Live from the Table: Political Writer Brendan O'Neill on October 7, Israel and the Crisis of Civilisation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 88:38


    Noam Dworman and Periel Aschenbrand are joined by political writer and author Brendan O'Neill. His new book, After the Pogrom: 7 October, Israel and the Crisis of Civilisation is an unflinching account of how the West failed the test of Hamas's pogrom.  Support the show and get 10 free HelloFresh meals at https://www.hellofresh.com/FREECELLAR

    Dr. Feroze Sidhwa - Author of Controversial NY Times Article - Reports on Children Shot in Gaza

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 141:20


    Dr. Feroze Sidwha is interviewed about his NY Times article: "65 Doctors, Nurses and Paramedics: What We Saw in Gaza".

    Interview With Darryl Cooper (AKA Martyrmade) Part2 - Political Philosophy, Fascism, Tucker and More)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 87:14


    Second of two parts. Intro is repeated on both

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