You Gotta Laugh Podcast

This short explores themes of reincarnation and the cyclical nature of consciousness.

On this short episode - The Mind Openers with Noize, explore the truth behind illusion — because nothing is ever as it seems. To hear the full conversation, listen to Season 3: Episode 2 - The Magicians Handkerchief.

This short details how dream characters remain "frozen" until the narrator interacts with them, often by saying a simple "Hey."

This short captures Edgar Robledo's style, rooted in the South Bronx. Growing up admist noise, chaos, and unpredictable rhythm, he learned laughter was crucial for survival.

Manuel “Manny” Morales walks out of the gates after twenty years, holding a plastic bag and a paper declaring him free. But the air outside feels sharp, and freedom feels "borrowed". This short chronicles Manny's brief and challenging reentry into the Bronx, and the hard lessons he learns about denial, consequence, and true freedom.

Noize and I tear into Die Hard — scene by scene, bullet by bullet — to find out what really makes it tick. To hear the full conversation, listen to Season 4: Episode 5 - Trapped at Nakatomi.

“The Girl Who Solved Time” follows a 17-year-old prodigy who claims to have proven that time is cyclical. When she suddenly disappears, the only clue is her handwriting scrawled across her mother's old journal.

We unpack what it truly means to be a friend, and the principles that make it work. To hear the full conversation, listen to Season 1: Episode 9 - The Blueprint to Friendship.

Edgar Robledo wakes to find it's twenty years later—but his house hasn't changed. Outside, a silent, futuristic world hums on without him. Has he traveled through time… or been forgotten by it?

What if you woke up and your entire city had vanished—except the silence was alive?

Dreams-are they sealed within the walls of our minds, or do they open into shared spaces we've yet to understand? Prepare to question what really happens when we close our eyes at night.

Electricity once changed how we lived—AI will change what it means to live. In this episode, Edgar thought to explore how artificial intelligence could eclipse even electricity's impact, reshaping medicine, transportation, art, and the very definition of human existence. This is another deep podcast! 

Noize and I discuss what growing up in Central Islip was like in the 1980's. To hear the full conversation, listen to Season 3: Episode 5 - Growing Up in Central Islip Part 1.

Three friends—a superfan, a sarcastic realist, and a panicker—frenziedly search for a missing remote during the Super Bowl's final moments, only to find it in plain sight after the game ends.

This short evokes the unsettling calm of suburbia, where the stillness masks a crime so deliberate it has been called a 'calculated tragedy.'

This short focuses on the argument that the core terror lies in the superior intelligence of Skynet. Kyle Reese described Skynet as "a new order of intelligence." This episode is real Deep!

This short centers on the pre-amnesia event where Bourne failed to execute Joanna Wambosi. This failure is seen as a "conscious act of refusal."  

The Mind Openers take you inside their psychedelic journeys, where perception shifts and reality bends. To hear the full conversation, listen to Season 2: Episode 3 - Me, Myself and Mescaline. 

The Genesis, Artistry, and Enduring Influence of a Pop Culture Phenomenon.

En este corto desafiamos la noción del azar y exploramos la idea de que nuestros padres, nuestro lugar de nacimiento y cada detalle de nuestra experiencia humana fueron elegidos por nosotros.

In this short, we challenge the notion of chance and explore the idea that our parents, our birthplace, and every detail of our human experience were chosen by us.

Noize and I dive deep into The Empire Strikes Back - breaking it apart scene by scene, uncovering hidden layers, untold details, and why this classic still defines Star Wars today.

This short reflects the central argument that social media itself is "neither good nor bad."

This short showcases skydiver Vicki Cillia's Miraculous Survival.

This short explores when fleeting meetings with strangers leave timeless expressions. To hear the full conversation, listen to Season 2: Episode 11 - Strangers We Remember.

This short broadly covers her basketball, business, and personal life.

This short describes a profound state of consciousness where the conventional act of thinking ceases.

Together, Noize and I explore the voices that shook America--the whistleblowers who risked it all. To hear the full conversation, listen to Season 4: Episode 1 - American Whistleblowers Part 1.

This story reflects the common sights of commuters, such as those with coffee in one hand, phone in the other, and engaged in their personal rituals.

This short embodies Bruce Lee's unique method for unifying thought and action into an inseparable reality.

Join us for an insightful dive into the remarkable journey of Dua Lipa, one of the worlds top female recording artist.

On this short we'll be exploring ET's universal message of belonging. A follow up to Season 3: Episode 9 - What's Out There.

This short explores one of the most iconic villains in comic history.

This short is a powerful maxim that encapsulates the transformative nature of decision making. To hear the full conversation, listen to Season 3: Episode 14 - Make a Choice to Take a Chance.

During the month of September, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite ascross the U.S. to promote suicide prevention awareness.

Noize and I dive into The Exorcist, often called the greatest horror film ever made. To hear the full conversation, listen to Season 3: Episode 10 - An invading Spirit.

In this episode of Everyday People Stories, we explore how Mr. Alvarez's barbershop, a fixture in the community for more than 40 years, has grown into something much more than a place for haircuts.

This short details the six who vanished during the embassy siege. To hear the full conversation, listen to Season 3: Episode 11 - Escaped From Iran.

In this short, we're talking strange times, weird vibes, and the kind of stories you can't quite explain. To hear the full conversation, listen to Season 1: Episode 15 - A Sequence of Wonders.

This short is a follow-up to The Soldier Within, inspired by a listener who appreciated our podcast for addressing this important topic.

This short shines a spotlight on Our Neighborhood Mom. To hear the full conversation, listen to Season 2: Episode 9 - Our Neighborhood Mom.

Papi realized that despite losing his week's pay of $287, he is still alive and able to return home.    

Noize and I, dive into the movie First Blood, exploring its deeper themes and the powerful message it conveys about PTSD. To hear the full conversation, listen to Season 3: Episode 8 - The Soldier Within.

Ana Montes was primarily motivated to spy for Cuba due to ideological reasons.

Ana Montes was primarily motivated to spy for Cuba due to ideological reasons.

The Pizzos share their heartfelt perspective on the miracle of life. To hear the full conversation, listen to Season 2: Episode 14 - A Child is Born.

Noize and I, have a discussion on American Events. To hear the full conversation, listen to Season 3: Episode 15 - Who's Really Running the Show * Part 1

Noize, interviews the mind behind the podcast.To hear the full conversation, listen to Season 4: Episode 3 - Who is The You Gotta Laugh Podcast.

Wil and I, discuss many aspects of the correctional system in New York State. To hear the full conversation, listen to Season 4: Episode 6 - From Prison Cell To Society Part 1.