Podcasts about American humor

DAMON YOUNG (⁠What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker: A Memoir in Essays⁠) is a Pittsburgh writer and humorist. In this episode, Jacke talks to Damon about his work editing and writing an introduction for That's How They Get You: An Unruly Anthology of Black American Humor, which emphasizes how and why Black American humor is uniquely transfixing. PLUS Jacke nominates a joke as the greatest American joke ever told. Learn more about Damon Young and his work at https://www.damonjyoung.com. Information about tour events for the anthology of Black American humor is available at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2268679/damon-young/#events The music in this episode is by Gabriel Ruiz-Bernal. Learn more at gabrielruizbernal.com . Help support the show at patreon.com/literature or historyofliterature.com/donate . The History of Literature Podcast is a member of Lit Hub Radio and the Podglomerate Network. Learn more at thepodglomerate.com/historyofliterature . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 88: The Celeroni, feat. Oak -- Plugging InBuying in bulk at CoscoTake a trip to the Celeroni Pizza ParlourOak's mom listens to this podcast - so we call herThe gang reaches out to Dirty Gertie Summoning Cleveland -- who meets Oak"Zack Galifianakis" - gets into new projectsSelling various things at the Dodgers gameThe Nerd Test...And More!  Thank you for listening. LIke what you hear? Want to hear something more? Drop us a comment at team@jestimprov.com Let us know if you want a mention in our episode, we'll do our best to give you a shout-out.Visit us anytime at https://www.jestimprov.com to find out more about us in Ventura, CA - including when to drop-in for classes and shows!

Writer and journalist Ron Chernow feels very warmly about anyone who has won the Mark Twain Award for American Humor, including our friend Conan. Ron sits down with Conan for a deep dive into the life of Mark Twain, touching on Twain's mercurial personality, his affinity for oddball inventions, the unique relationship he shared with his wife, his obsession with Shakespeare's true authorship, and much more. Check out Mark Twain by Ron Chernow here. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (669) 587-2847. Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/conan.

This Friends Like Us, Host Marina Franklin and Vanessa Fraction talk with Damon Young, Author of his new book: That's How They Get You" . It sparks a thoughtful conversation on teeth, black comedy, and the power of humor. Pittsburgh writer DAMON YOUNG's debut memoir, What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker: A Memoir in Essays (Ecco), won the Thurber Prize for American Humor. A founder of the culture blog Very Smart Brothas and creator and host of the Crooked Media podcast Stuck with Damon Young, Damon has been a contributing columnist for The Washington Post Magazine, a contributing opinion writer for The New York Times, and a columnist for GQ and was the inaugural writer-in-residence at the University of Pittsburgh's David C. Frederick Honors College. Check out his new book THAT'S HOW THEY GET YOU: An Unruly Anthology of Black American Humor -is a collection of essays and short stories on Black humor from some of the most acclaimed Black writers and performers working today- Roy Wood Jr., Wyatt Cenac, and Angela Nissel.  on sale as of  June 3rd - In the introduction, Damon writes, “existing while Black in America provides enough good material” and given the absurdity of life as a Black person in America we simply must laugh. Vanessa Fraction is a talented and hilarious comedian, actress, and writer who has made her mark in various forms of entertainment. She can currently be heard as a co-host on the Nappy Boy Radio Podcast hosted by Tpain and seen in the movie Praise This on Peacock. Vanessa can also be seen guest hosting on the entertainment news show Dish Nation. As a stand-up comedian, Vanessa has performed on Def Comedy Jam , Laff Mobs Laff Tracks , and more. Her writing credits include Raven's Home , 106 & Park , and The Mo'Nique Show. Additionally, she has appeared in the film Barbershop 2 and television shows Last Call, Mann & Wife (BounceTV), Comedy KnockOuts (TruTV) and Tales (BET) Not only is Vanessa "Action" Fraction a talented entertainer, but she is also a certified self-defense instructor. She teaches her unique class called Kicks & Comedy, combining her love for humor with her passion for empowering others through self-defense. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf. Writer for HBO's 'Divorce' and the new Tracy Morgan show on Paramount Plus: 'Crutch'.

Ep. 87: CARPOD, ft. Archie The SquirrelOn the road home, Jesties recorded the POD while reminiscing their wild weekend.The Squirrel Alex didn't get his breakfast pastaWaltzing Matilda Squirrel - StandUpSend a squirrel to team@jestimprov.comA Boid!Retro Video StoresRenounce your membershipTarantino-ing itFaceless Wonder Boy...and more. Thank you for listening. LIke what you hear? Want to hear something more? Drop us a comment at team@jestimprov.com Let us know if you want a mention in our episode, we'll do our best to give you a shout-out.Visit us anytime at https://www.jestimprov.com to find out more about us in Ventura, CA - including when to drop-in for classes and shows!

After Elon Musk took parting shots at Pres. Trump's "big, beautiful bill” before stepping away from the White House, the co-hosts question if Trump will heed his warning. After Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said that artificial intelligence could spike unemployment to 20%, the co-hosts weigh in. Sarah Silverman discusses memories she has with her dad "Schleppy" from her new comedy special "PostMortem," presenting Conan O'Brien with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and starring on "Saturday Night Live" at only 22 years old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The founder of TheOnion.com, a best-selling author with over 30 published books including the million-copy #1 bestseller Our Dumb Century, and a creative catalyst and coach. In his 20s, he created the comic strip Jim's Journal, which ran in over 100 college newspapers and spawned a self-published book collection that made the New York Times bestseller list. He helped create The Onion and led it from small college newspaper to internationally known humor brand. He founded The AV Club. He won the Thurber Prize for American Humor and a Peabody Award.  Scott has authored over 30 books,. Entertainment Weekly placed him on their “It List” of the top 100 entertainers in Hollywood. He amassed millions of social media fans, performed on Saturday Night Live and on stages around the world. His video shorts are viral hits online with millions of views. He founded How to Write Funny in 2014 in partnership with the Second City training center in Chicago, sharing his signature method for unleashing creativity and writing humor. His students have gone on to win Emmys, Grammys, and Oscars.

The Hysterics square off mano e mano to talk expectations for the upcoming IU Football and IU Basketball seasons now that the rosters are full and the schedules are set. How many win and losses? What are our post-season prospects? Will we be happy or sad?? So on and so forth... you know the drill!First, however, if we're talking about hoops in the great state of Indiana, nothing less than a full on love fest for the Pacers is in order. Eric and Ward do just that, extolling the virtues of the most fun team in all of basketball.Later they'll discuss the brand new IU social media video hinting at the potential return of the Bison as our Hoosier mascot. And last but absolutely not least, a huge shout out to IU alum, comedy legend, and former guest of the pod Brian Stack for his incredible appearance on Conan O'Brien: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor now streaming on Netflix.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Something for all tastes this episode from science fiction comedy to British drama, a cross-European road trip and an all-star comedy tribute. • Bergerac, (iview, 6 episodes) A reboot of the classic British 1980s drama this time with Damien Moloney in the lead role of Jersey detective Jim Bergerac. He gets great support from Zoe Wanamaker as his mother-in-law which is one of the series highpoints. • Murderbot (AppleTV+, 10 episodes) Alexander Skarsgård stars in this sci-fi thriller/comedy about a self-hacking security construct (robot) who is horrified by human emotion yet drawn to its vulnerable clients. All it really wants is to be left alone to watch futuristic soap operas and figure out a place in the universe. A familiar dilemma many of us face. • The Serial Killer’s Wife (Paramount+, 4 episodes) Beth (Annabel Scholey) is shocked when her husband Tom (Jack Farthing), a village doctor, is arrested on suspicion of being a serial killer. His wife investigates with his best friend and more evidence emerges, forcing her to question if she really knows the man she married. • Long Way Home (AppleTV+, 10 episodes) The fourth instalment of a motorbike ride by best friends Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman sees them travel on refurbished vintage motorbikes from Ewan’s home in Scotland to Charley’s in England — but rather than take the shortest route, they go the long way around Scandinavia visiting a total of 17 countries. • Conan O'Brien: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (Netflix special) Through his work on the animated series The Simpsons, late-night shows (Saturday Night Live, Late Night, and The Tonight Show), podcasts, and more, Conan O’Brien has been making audiences laugh for 40 years. Now the Kennedy Center has recognised his contributions to comedy by presenting him with the 26th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. The special features appearances by Adam Sandler, Andy Richter, John Mulaney, Stephen Colbert, Nikki Glaser, Sarah Silverman, Bill Burr, Will Ferrell, Kumail Nanjiani, and David LettermanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conan O'Brien has been making fans laugh for decades. Earlier this year, he received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center. The ceremony was just released as a Netflix special. In this extended conversation, O'Brien opened up to TODAY's Jacob Soboroff about his family, his career, and how he makes people laugh.

Actor Ramy Youssef was in 5th grade and living in New Jersey when the Twin Towers fell. His new Amazon Prime animated show, #1 Happy Family USA, draws on the experiences of his own Egyptian American family navigating Islamophobia after Sept. 11. Conan O'Brien was the recipient of this year's Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. David Bianculli reviews the Netflix special of the ceremony.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Actor Ramy Youssef was in 5th grade and living in New Jersey when the Twin Towers fell. His new Amazon Prime animated show, #1 Happy Family USA, draws on the experiences of his own Egyptian American family navigating Islamophobia after Sept. 11. Conan O'Brien was the recipient of this year's Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. David Bianculli reviews the Netflix special of the ceremony.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Ep. 85, Lil' Angst, ft. MICHELLE, a fellow JESTIES troupe member joins the regular goofballs, for the usual wacky and offensive, yet endearing banter. Michelle brought her share of weapons. We had FUN! - and some undercurrent punsWhat are those shorts Alex is wearing?Michelle has a "Black Flies" story -- and so does Big D. Michelle's got ZingersChris is mean to Alex, but only on the podcast - right?How Michelle found JEST Improv - and all the others, apparently.When Alex called Michelle to offer her a spot in the JESTIES troupeWhat Michelle does for work as a scientist, but she cannot tell us who she works forAlex, our crowned JOKE DADDY gets called out for his intolerance of cheap jokes and punsChris brings his "Jeff" impressionFurther impressions - including the "dude" impressionsNicknamesAnd so much more! Thank you for listening. LIke what you hear? Want to hear something more? Drop us a comment at team@jestimprov.com Let us know if you want a mention in our episode, we'll do our best to give you a shout-out.Visit us anytime at https://www.jestimprov.com to find out more about us in Ventura, CA - including when to drop-in for classes and shows!

Mike Sweeney started writing for Conan O'Brien 30 years ago and has been right there by his side ever since. His work has fueled not only the host's two big late-night shows—with a tumultuous stint on the ‘Tonight Show' in between—but also his recent gig hosting the Oscars and his newest project, the travel show ‘Conan O'Brien Must Go,' which arrives Thursday, May 8 on Max. In this episode, Sweeney discusses this particularly momentous time in O'Brien's career, including how Donald Trump's takeover of the Kennedy Center threatened to derail his acceptance of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (streaming Sunday, May 4 on Netflix). Instead, like with so much of their other work together, Sweeney and O'Brien found a way to marry a hopeful outlook on the world with deeply silly jokes. Follow Matt Wilstein on Bluesky @mattwilstein Follow The Last Laugh on Instagram @lastlaughpodHighlights from this episode and others at The Daily Beast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EPISODE 85 - “THE MAKING OF MAGIC: BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE WIZARD OF OZ - PART 2” - 4/28/2025 There's no place like home. There's no place like home. There's no place like home! As we continue our discussion of the making of “The Wizard of Oz,” this week we explore the score, the songs, the vocals, the transition to television, and some of the many urban legends that surround this classic film. (No, a Munchkin did not hang himself from one of the evil apple trees!) So follow that yellow brick road and check out the fun facts and behind the scene antics of one of America's most favorite films.  SHOW NOTES:  Sources: Adapting The Wizard of Oz: Musical Versions From Baum to MGM and Beyond (2019), by Danielle Burkett & Dominic McHugh; The Wizard of Oz FAQ: All that's Left to Know About Life According to Oz (2014), by David J. Hogan; Before The Rainbow (2000), by Mark Evan Schwartz; Somewhere Over the Rainbow: Harold Arlen (1999) Documentary, Dir. Don McGlynn; The Munchkins of Oz (1996), by Stephen Coz; The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic (1990) Documentary, Dir. Jack Haley, Jr; The Making of The Wizard of Oz: Movie Magic and Studio Power in the Prime of MGM -- and the Miracle of Production (1989), by Aljean Harmetz; “The Comedians of Oz,” Winter 1986-87, by Celia Catlett Anderson, Studies in American Humor; The Wizard of Oz: An American Fairy Tale, Library of Congress Wizard Of Oz Scarecrow Dance (Deleted Scene), InternetArchive.org  Harold Arlen: Happy with the Blues (1961), by Edward Jablonski; Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IBDB.com; IMDBPro.com; Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPISODE 84 - “THE MAKING OF MAGIC: BEHIND THE SCENES ON THE WIZARD OF OZ - PART 1” - 4/21/2025 Perhaps one of the most beloved movies of all time, the MGM classic The Wizard of Oz debuted in that magical year of 1939. Based on the popular children's books by Frank L. Baum, it tells the story of a Kansas farm girl, Dorothy Gale, who, along with her devoted dog Toto, is transported to the magical land of Oz. This beloved classic has become such a touchstone in pop culture that phrases like “There's no place like home,” “Toto, we're not in Kansas anymore,” and “I'll get you, my pretty” have entered our collective lexicon. This week, we offer the first of a two part episode that explores the making of this MGM classic film.  SHOW NOTES:  Sources: Adapting The Wizard of Oz: Musical Versions From Baum to MGM and Beyond (2019), by Danielle Burkett & Dominic McHugh; The Wizard of Oz FAQ: All that's Left to Know About Life According to Oz (2014), by David J. Hogan; Before The Rainbow (2000), by Mark Evan Schwartz; Somewhere Over the Rainbow: Harold Arlen (1999) Documentary, Dir. Don McGlynn; The Munchkins of Oz (1996), by Stephen Coz; The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic (1990) Documentary, Dir. Jack Haley, Jr; The Making of The Wizard of Oz: Movie Magic and Studio Power in the Prime of MGM -- and the Miracle of Production (1989), by Aljean Harmetz; “The Comedians of Oz,” Winter 1986-87, by Celia Catlett Anderson, Studies in American Humor; The Wizard of Oz: An American Fairy Tale, Library of Congress Wizard Of Oz Scarecrow Dance (Deleted Scene), InternetArchive.org  Harold Arlen: Happy with the Blues (1961), by Edward Jablonski; Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IBDB.com; IMDBPro.com; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this free-for-all-Friday Trent compares and contrasts American and British styles of comedy.

Ep. 83: The Aries Impression, ft. ARIES  Pt - 2   Aries is back, once again, to join the madcap fun with the Original Gang, the O.G. Jesties - who try to figure out just what Aries is up to. One never knows - but whatever it is, it must be fun, because WE HAVE FUN!What's the significance of Part-2? Let's hear the Rap. OK, attempts at Rap.Aries was indeed homeschooledThe British connectionShow me your legChris shaves  - then searches for the photo for this episodeMeet the Worms of England -- watch out for the worm-slapThe Aries Impressions -- We of Aries, and Aries of us.Chris finds the photo - maybe you already noticedTron remembers the OOH-YA guyHey, Everybody! Here's my new catchphrase...Aries impressions -- Characters: Peter Griffin discussion with ObamaMore impressions -- The Walken experts.Chris, on CharactersTron does THE CHILI GUYCharacter Clay - Alex RapsThe Sister - Rap BattleInside one of the Hardest BarsAnd, more!  Thank you for listening. LIke what you hear? Want to hear something more? Drop us a comment at team@jestimprov.com Let us know if you want a mention in our episode, we'll do our best to give you a shout-out.Visit us anytime at https://www.jestimprov.com to find out more about us in Ventura, CA - including when to drop-in for classes and shows!

Conan is joined by Sona, head writer Mike Sweeney, and executive producer Adam Sachs to recap Conan's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor acceptance ceremony. Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/conan.

MUSICWhen Godsmack startedtheir European tour Saturday night in Sofia, Bulgaria, fans saw a verydifferent lineup than the one that was last on stage back in October. Lots of Coming out ofthe Woodwork in rock this week:KISS are plotting a return to the stage justabout two years after their farewell show.  Dave Grohl plays drums on Jack Black's new song"I Feel Alive" from the soundtrack to A Minecraft Movie. Checkit out on YouTube. The film and soundtrack are both due on April4th.  David Lee Roth has nowadded a second show in 2025, playing the Mountain Winery in Saratoga,California on September 12th.  After becoming one ofthe last living members of The Grateful Dead, Bob Weir isn't fightingmortality. Billy Ray Cyrus just released a new song called "Ask" featuring Ben Burgess andBrandon Manley.  So far the reaction to the song has not been thatgreat.   TVLast Friday was theseason finale for "Severance", and luckily, it has been renewed for a third seasonConan O'Brien receivedthe Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Centerfor the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. on Sunday night. Chet Hanks recentlyemphasized the importance of sobriety in his life, stating, "If I wasn'tsober, none of these opportunities would even be possible." Joe Gatto from "Impractical Jokers" isbeing accused of sexual misconduct by two women.  MOVING ON INTO MOVIENEWS:Snow White is off to an underwhelming start at the boxoffice.  MISCJake Paul and JuttaLeerdam are engaged! AND FINALLYRalph Macchio says he's had talks with writers about apossible "My Cousin Vinny" sequel.  Macchioplayed Bill Gambini, a college student wrongly accused of murder and defendedby Pesci's Vinny Gambini in the 1992 comedy.  AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ONCELEBRITIES! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MUSIC When Godsmack started their European tour Saturday night in Sofia, Bulgaria, fans saw a very different lineup than the one that was last on stage back in October.   Lots of Coming out of the Woodwork in rock this week: KISS are plotting a return to the stage just about two years after their farewell show.   Dave Grohl plays drums on Jack Black's new song "I Feel Alive" from the soundtrack to A Minecraft Movie. Check it out on YouTube. The film and soundtrack are both due on April 4th.   David Lee Roth has now added a second show in 2025, playing the Mountain Winery in Saratoga, California on September 12th.   After becoming one of the last living members of The Grateful Dead, Bob Weir isn't fighting mortality.   Billy Ray Cyrus just released a new song called "Ask" featuring Ben Burgess and Brandon Manley.  So far the reaction to the song has not been that great.     TV Last Friday was the season finale for "Severance", and luckily, it has been renewed for a third season Conan O'Brien received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. on Sunday night. Chet Hanks recently emphasized the importance of sobriety in his life, stating, "If I wasn't sober, none of these opportunities would even be possible." Joe Gatto from "Impractical Jokers" is being accused of sexual misconduct by two women.   MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS: Snow White is off to an underwhelming start at the box office.   MISC Jake Paul and Jutta Leerdam are engaged!   AND FINALLY Ralph Macchio says he's had talks with writers about a possible "My Cousin Vinny" sequel.  Macchio played Bill Gambini, a college student wrongly accused of murder and defended by Pesci's Vinny Gambini in the 1992 comedy.   AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aries seems confused by Power and Control. JESTIES try to explain. But everybody has a different idea.Then, after the open, Aries takes his power and tries to control the convo. Starting with a guesstimate of all our ages, and a polite dance around the subject, we explore. That leads to...Car dealership run by gnomes. The salesperson ceremoniously follows their religion when selling.Aries tries to take things from various locations to use at home, and is surprised to learn people don't live where they work .-- then meets people who create their own schools so they can have more control.Aries is apparently the straight half of a 2-person comedy duo, with "Escalante." Are there layers of straightness? Apparently it has something to do with rapping burritos and eating onions.Ballsy Bob, that guy at the circus who can guess very personal details about the patrons.Fun Table talk tangents about random topics.And so much more... Thank you for listening. LIke what you hear? Want to hear something more? Drop us a comment at team@jestimprov.com Let us know if you want a mention in our episode, we'll do our best to give you a shout-out.Visit us anytime at https://www.jestimprov.com to find out more about us in Ventura, CA - including when to drop-in for classes and shows!

Welcome back to the final installment of the Finding the Through Line interview with Jane Roper, author of the novel “The Society of Shame,” which is a finalist for the Thurber Prize in American Humor, and a memoir, “Double Time: How I Survived and Mostly Thrived Through the First Three Years of Mothering Twins.” I discovered Jane through her Substack newsletter called Jane's Calamity, where she writes about being a writer, aging, failing at mindfulness and having too much Tupperware among other things. Today, we're going to find out what's currently brewing for Jane and what she knows at this moment about where her personal through line is leading her next, as well as what kinds of things she's been reading, watching, and listening to lately. - Moment of respect for creatives who are doing work in multiple genres - The beauty of a personal writing retreat - Figuring out the recurring themes in your work (which can only happen when you continue to produce work!) - The link between majoring in anthropology and becoming a novelist - Preparing mentally for her twins to leave home and go to college - The (perhaps unlikely) dream: Letting go of the copywriting work - The Netflix series she devoured - An ode to half-caff coffee - The 10,000 calorie meal she'd request if someone wanted to dazzle her tastebuds Connect with Jane at janeroper.com. For full show notes with links to everything we discuss, plus bonus photos!, visit katehanley.substack.com. Thank you for listening! And thanks to this week's sponsor, Air Doctor Pro. Visit airdoctorpro.com and use code KATE to save 30% off an amazing indoor air filter *and* receive a free three-year warranty (an $84 value). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's part two of my interview with Jane Roper, author of the novel “The Society of Shame,” which is a finalist for the Thurber Prize in American Humor, and a memoir, “Double Time: How I Survived and Mostly Thrived Through the First Three Years of Mothering Twins.” Today I'm talking with Jane about what I call inner stuff, the thoughts, ideas, and attitudes that affect your work. - How reading her own work used to be embarrassing, and how she got over it - Feeling like the worst person in the MFA program - When your inner critic tells you your work is shallow - The quotes she's written on Post-It notes that are hanging above her desk and help talk her through crises of confidence - Feeling like the silliest person in the room - Letting go of the idea that one day you'll “make it” and then everything will flow - Realizing there's no award for doing things perfectly and letting go of that drive to be a super-achiever - How letting go of some body issues also freed up her work self Connect with Jane at janeroper.com. For full show notes with links to everything we discuss, plus bonus photos!, visit katehanley.substack.com. Thank you for listening! And thanks to this week's sponsor, Air Doctor Pro. Visit airdoctorpro.com and use code KATE to save 30% off an amazing indoor air filter *and* receive a free three-year warranty (an $84 value). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Jane Roper, author of a novel, “The Society of Shame,” which is a finalist for the Thurber Prize in American Humor, and the memoir “Double Time: How I Survived and Mostly Thrived Through the First Three Years of Mothering Twins.” Jane's essays and humor have appeared in places like Salon, McSweeney's, Poets and Writers, The Rumpus, and elsewhere. And it's been included in the anthology, “Labor Day: True Birth Stories by Today's Best Women Writers.” Jane is also a freelance copywriter and brand strategist. A graduate of the Iowa Writers Workshop, Jane currently lives just north of Boston in a drafty Victorian with her husband, teenage twins, and two cats. We covered: - Figuring out that humor was part of her writing skillset - Finding the right mix of copywriting work and more creative writing - Why hiking and indoor rock-climbing are key parts of her writing practice - Her plug for writing every day (even for 12 minutes) - Resisting the urge to beat yourself up after your writing is rejected - Why she doesn't check social media or email in the morning - Getting to the point in parenting where family time is more joy, less hustle Connect with Jane at janeroper.com. For full show notes with links to everything we discuss, plus bonus photos!, visit katehanley.substack.com. Thank you for listening! And thanks to this week's sponsor, Air Doctor Pro. Visit airdoctorpro.com and use code KATE to save 30% off an amazing indoor air filter *and* receive a free three-year warranty (an $84 value). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Tennnnn Hundred, we're talking about one of our nearest and dearest, Conan O'Brien, as he is about to receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.Then, we take a look at the past recipients list and discuss those who stand out to us.

Highlights include Conan O'Brien winning the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and hosting the upcoming Oscars. Jamie Foxx makes controversial remarks possibly targeting Cat Williams, while Bill Burr faces critique after an interview with Variety. Other segments feature Roy Wood Jr.'s Hulu special, his reflections on leaving The Daily Show, and a fascinating backstory involving his father's connection to Soul Train. The episode also touches on Bill Hader's loss due to the L.A. fires, David Spade's reward for catching arsonists, and a tribute to the late Bob Uecker.00:25 Conan O'Brien Wins Mark Twain Prize02:18 Dave Chappelle Hosts SNL03:32 Jamie Foxx's Controversial Comments04:41 Bill Burr's Recent Controversies06:48 Roy Wood Jr.'s New Special12:21 Bob Uecker TributeUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!    This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you'd like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats! https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com  John's free substack about the media:  Media Thoughts  is mcdpod.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.

Punks & Punchlines (Bonus Episode). Antonio joins us for a conversation about Punks & Punchlines shows. The episode also includes tracks from The Apathetics, American Humor, Atypical Heroes, The Gully Bandits, Anime Girlfriend, Satan Himself, and Death Persona. Have a GREAT weekend

If you could officially name a squirrel at your alma mater (or turtle, or goose, or whatever critters roamed your campus when you did), would you? The only correct answer is yes.And that's that Caty Allgood and Brooke Preston were counting on when they implemented a Squirrel Naming campaign for Ohio University's Giving Day. After hearing about this idea from colleagues at Ole Miss, they figured out how to implement it themselves without any extra technology or investment. And the results were incredible: In their first year with the Squirrel Campaign, they raised almost half a million dollars more than the previous year and had an increase of over 750 donors. They beat their own records again in year two. Plus, the campaign encouraged participation from current students, Ohio friends, and so many wholesome comments to keep it going for years to come.At the end of the episode, Caty and Brooke surprise your host Day with her very own squirrel certificate! What an honor. Take a look.Guest Names: Caty Allgood, Executive Director, Annual Giving, Ohio University Brooke Preston, Associate Director of Creative Strategy, Ohio UniversityGuest Socials: Caty - www.linkedin.com/in/catyallgoodBrooke - www.linkedin.com/in/brookeprestonGuest Bios: Caty Allgood currently serves as the Executive Director of Annual Giving at Ohio University. With a career spanning 18 years, she's a seasoned Advancement professional who has served in roles in major giving, gift planning and annual giving. Caty received both her bachelor's and master's degrees from Ohio University and feels incredibly fortunate that she now has the opportunity to raise funds to make an OHIO education possible for others. Caty's team won a CASE Grand Gold award in 2022 for their Give Like Gary Campaign and continues to incorporate creative strategies into their annual giving appeals, most recently introducing a very fun and successful squirrel naming campaign into their annual OHIO Giving Day. Caty spends her free time with her husband, their 4-year-old son and their 1-year-old Yorkie. Brooke Preston (OHIO B.S.S. '02; MC '23) is the Associate Director of Creative Strategy for Ohio University's award-winning University Communications and Marketing team, where she leads the brand copywriting team and manages brand and marketing collaboration across 12 departments within the Division of Student Affairs. Brooke is also a published comedy and satire writer, editor and teacher, former faculty for The Second City, and is the head writer of the annual Thurber Prize for American Humor awards ceremony. Her writing has been published in The New York Times, Real Simple, The Cut, McSweeney's, Men's Health, Paste and more. She lives in the Columbus suburbs with her husband, tween daughter and two doofy labs. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Dayana Kibildshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dayanakibilds/About The Enrollify Podcast Network:Talking Tactics is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Some of our favorites include Mission Admissions and Higher Ed Pulse.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

Alan Zweibel is an original Saturday Night Live writer, has won five Emmy Awards and two Writers Guild of America Awards for his work in television, which includes It's Garry Shandling's Show (co-creator and producer) and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Among his eclectic body of work, Zweibel collaborated with Billy Crystal on the Tony Award-winning production of 700 Sundays, and most recently co-wrote and produced the feature film, Here Today with Crystal. He has written 11 books—his latest, a cultural memoir Laugh Lines: My Life Helping Funny People Be Funnier was published by Abrams Books in 2020. Other books include The Other Shulman: A Novel, which won the 2006 Thurber Prize for American Humor and Lunatics with Dave Barry.

Episode 69 is finally here and it almost went unnoticed because, well, who knows? But the Jesties did finally notice and discuss in detail the yays and nays, or mehs of it all. Clinic visit for attention and focusingDonation visitIn search of a soundboardJesse Ventura-type guy visits and weighs-in on the debate Frog guy and the Mer-people - without a pizzaChris finds a new toyBell critique - leads to the Attention Deficit express trainPrank calls - who has made them?Dawn tells a joke to get a spit-takeSoundboard  variety - including Arnold SchwarzeneggerTattoos, anyone?Bushwackers spelunking in the wildernessStar Wars theories, explored. Let's talk to Mr Lucas about it, and FIX IT Visit to the movie set for, Big Titty EmperorJar-jar porn-parody does exist, proving rule-34JEST HERS show, every third Saturday at the Bunker Theater!Tuesday night drop-in 7-9Next Friday night, at the final Friday JAM - you'll see JESTIES and special guestsShort-Form Shenanigans with the Bunkeristas, every first FridayMain Stage troupe, the JESTIES, perform every second Saturday   Thank you for listening. LIke what you hear? Want to hear something more? Drop us a comment at team@jestimprov.com Let us know if you want us to mention you in our episode, we'll do our best to give you a shout-out.Visit us anytime at https://www.jestimprov.com to find out more about us in Ventura, CA - including when to drop-in for classes and shows!

Carol comes in hot with a squawk-back from one of her chickens (that we met in the previous episode) From there, we pecan-log-roll with the nonsense for another fun-filled, swimmin' hole of an episode.  Thank you for listening. LIke what you hear? Want to hear something more? Drop us a comment at team@jestimprov.com Let us know if you want us to mention you in our episode, we'll do our best to give you a shout-out.Visit us anytime at https://www.jestimprov.com to find out more about us in Ventura, CA - including when to drop-in for classes and shows!

What do ghosts, unicorns, The New Yorker, and wild wallpaper patterns have in common? James Thurber, of course. Laura and Don take Page Count on the road to give listeners an audio tour of the Thurber House in Columbus, where Leah Wharton, operations director, and Steve Andersson, a docent and educator, shed light on the life and work of the American humorist James Thurber. In the process, they seek out the ghost(s) that allegedly haunt the house, consider the age-old cats vs. dogs debate, spy a unicorn in the garden, discuss Thurber's books and cartoons, and much more. To view photos from Page Count's visit, be sure to visit our accompanying blog post, “Inside the Thurber House.”   James Thurber was a humorist, cartoonist, author, playwright, and journalist known for his quirky and relatable characters and themes. One of the foremost American humorists of the 20th century, Thurber's inimitable wit and pithy prose spanned a breadth of mediums and genres, including short stories, illustrations, modern commentary, fables, children's fantasy, and letters. Many of his drawings and stories first appeared in The New Yorker. Some of Thurber's famous tales include “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,” “The Night the Ghost Got In,” “The Dog That Bit People,” “The Night the Bed Fell,” and “The Unicorn in the Garden.” Thurber's drawings often feature dogs and family life.   Founded in 1984, Thurber House is a nonprofit literary arts center, museum, historic landmark, and gathering place for readers, writers, and artists of all ages based in the restored 1873 home of James Thurber. Thurber House programs include The Thurber Prize for American Humor, author events featuring nationally bestselling authors and local authors, writing workshops for children and adults, writer residencies, and more.   Page Count is produced by Ohio Center for the Book at Cleveland Public Library. For full show notes and a transcript of this episode, visit the episode page. To get in touch, email ohiocenterforthebook@cpl.org (put “podcast” in the subject line) or follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.

Jesties welcome fellow Jestie, Carol - who joins the four goofballs for friendly banter and improvised sketch comedy - on the fly without a net, spiked with supportive and enhancing soundscapes.Where is Chris?  (Don't believe the rumor)Carol prefers the moniker, "Little C, " for the pod. She also likes Medium-D, regionally measured.Improv and discussion: Games at the County FairLet's get to know Carol - Carol has some interesting hobbies. Improv and discussion: Chickens , Doves and Pigeons. Improv and discussion: Bees go to the Bee StylistChris finally shows up - after finding his way to the correct recording location.Improv and discussion: T-Dog proclaims to be the funniest person on the planet.Improv and discussion: Eavesdropping on Cleveland and Carlie at Alex's house.Alex learns the word, "Untoward."What is Carol's other hobby? Improv and discussion: Cheesey friendsImprov and discussion: Carol's grandbaby is teethingChris tells us where he went, when he went out of town.Carol likes stars...and sh!tTron busts on pod.Secret Promo Word/Phrase - Say it to the Concession person and get a free snack or drink for our show!  Thank you for listening. LIke what you hear? Want to hear something more? Drop us a comment at team@jestimprov.com Let us know if you want us to mention you in our episode, we'll do our best to give you a shout-out.Visit us anytime at https://www.jestimprov.com to find out more about us in Ventura, CA - including when to drop-in for classes and shows!

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of the legendary comedian Bob Newhart.  Bob Newhart's journey to stardom was unconventional and inspiring. His story is a testament to the power of perseverance and natural talent. When he was 30, Bob was still living with his parents and working as an accountant. Despite his unassuming appearance and halting speech pattern, he quickly rose to national fame with his understated comedy routines.His debut comedy album, "The Buttoned Down Mind of Bob Newhart," was a groundbreaking success. It topped the recordings of industry giants like Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley to secure the number one spot on the Billboard charts for 14 weeks in 1960. This remarkable feat earned Bob a Grammy and recognition as the first comedian to achieve such a milestone. Moreover, he remains the only comedian to this day to win Grammy Awards for Best New Artist and Album of the Year. Bob Newhart is perhaps best known for two long-running sitcoms: "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart." "The Bob Newhart Show," which aired on CBS from 1972 to 1978, featured Bob as a Chicago psychologist navigating the quirks of his patients. Suzanne Plachette played his wife, and their childless relationship was a deliberate choice by Bob to avoid the stereotypical sitcom tropes of the time."Newhart," which aired from 1982 to 1990, was another critical success. The series finale of "Newhart" remains one of the most memorable television moments, as Bob's character wakes up beside Suzanne Plachette's character from "The Bob Newhart Show," revealing the entire series as a dream. Bob Newhart's impact on comedy and television is undeniable. He was awarded the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, a fitting recognition for a man whose work has influenced generations of comedians. A favorite anecdote among fans involves Richard Pryor confessing to Bob that he had stolen a copy of "The Buttoned Down Mind of Bob Newhart" from a record store in Peoria, Illinois. Pryor humorously settled the debt years later by handing Bob a quarter, the royalty payment Bob would have earned from the album.Bob Newhart's legacy will undoubtedly endure for generations to come. His timeless comedy and groundbreaking achievements have cemented his place in entertainment history. As we remember Bob, let us celebrate the laughter and joy he brought into our lives. Rest in peace, Bob. You will be missed but never forgotten.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.

In celebration of the new Netflix film “Axel F”, Nelson G. hosts me on-site in the Average Home Theater to discuss our Favorite movies from Mr. Edward Regan Murphy Eddie Murphy is not just a singer and actor, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest comedians of all time! He has received numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, a Grammy Award, and an Emmy Award. He has also been nominated for an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award. In 2015, he was honored with the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, and in 2023, he received the esteemed Cecil B. DeMille Award. He is truly a legend in the entertainment industry! Links on our Profile Page and at www.linktr.ee/hulkboy. Visit & interact on Instagram (www.instagram.com/favefivefromfans), Twitter (www.twitter.com/Fave5FromFans), Facebook (www.facebook.com/FaveFiveFromFans), & our website (www.FaveFiveFromFans.com). Also, check out Plastic Microphone Studios Twitter for more fun!  #FaveFiveFromFans #FFFF #podcast #podcasts #podcasting #EddieMurphy #Shrek #Mushu #AxelF #BeverlyHillsCop --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fave-five-from-fans/support

This episode originally aired July 08, 2020.Alan Zweibel is one of the original writers of Saturday Night Live, the co-creator and producer of It's Garry Shandling's Show, and a consulting producer on Curb Your Enthusiasm among many other credits. Alan is also a playwright whose theatrical works include his collaboration with Billy Crystal on the Tony Award-winning 700 Sundays and Bunny, Bunny: Gilda Radner, A Sort of Love Story. He is the author of numerous books including Lunatics (co-authored with Dave Barry), and The Other Shulman (for which he won the Thurber Prize for American Humor). His new book Laugh Lines: My Life Helping Funny People Be Funnier is available as an audio book later this month. Alan's next film project is a screenplay he co-authored with Billy Crystal, Here Today, which Crystal is directing and will star Tiffany Haddish. During this podcast, Alan discusses his career as a writer and reveals what it was like to work on SNL in the show's first years including with Gilda Radner with whom he was in love. He talks about why he and Garry Shandling stopped speaking for years after the end of their collaboration, and he also takes us inside his longtime friendship and collaboration with Billy Crystal.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When infidelity wounds a couple, in the wise words of our guest today, Dr. Harrison Scott Key, Ph.D, best-selling author and the winner of the Thurber Prize for American Humor, there's a marriage murder mystery to be solved: Who killed this marriage, is it really dead, and can it come back to life? Join us for a riveting and deep-diving episode with Key, surrounding the events of his unexpectedly vulnerable marriage epic about when his wife confessed to infidelity that comes out this week in paperback“How to Stay Married: The Most Insane Love Story Ever Told”, a book the Washington Post calls shocking, “shot through with sharp humor”, and a spiritually profound story of his journey through hell and back when infidelity threatens his marriage. Join us for this serious chat which also manages to bring Key's lighthearted wit and eloquence in as we discuss the long and winding road to healing, red flags, seeing one's own part in the story, and also affair prevention right here in this must-listen episode. SHOW NOTES: Find Harrison's book, newly in paperwork starting 6/4/24 on Amazon here!! https://www.amazon.com/How-Stay-Married-Insane-Story-ebook/dp/B0BHTP1S6Y?ref_=ast_author_dp Find his website and other books here, including his award-winning "The World's Largest Man" at www.harrisonscottkey.com Dive deeper into your pairing and Enneagram & Marriage love!

Jason and Brett talk to Steven Rowley (The Guncle Abroad) about sea cave adventures in Capri, Varla Jean Merman's rendition of "Ring Them Bells,"  the best Wang Chung song, and obviously: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again and Grease 2.Steven Rowley is the bestselling author of five novels including, Lily and the Octopus, a Washington Post Notable Book; The Editor, an NPR Best Book of the Year; The Guncle, winner of the 22nd Thurber Prize for American Humor and Goodreads Choice Awards finalist for Novel of the Year; and The Celebrants. His fiction has been translated in twenty languages. He resides in Palm Springs, California.Truffle hunt in Rome: https://matteo-truffles.com/**BOOKS!** Check out the list of books discussed on each episode on our Bookshop page:https://bookshop.org/shop/gaysreading | By purchasing books through this Bookshop link, you can support both Gays Reading and an independent bookstore of your choice!Join our Patreon for exclusive bonus content! Purchase your Gays Reading podcast Merch! Follow us on Instagram @gaysreading | @bretts.book.stack | @jasonblitmanWhat are you reading? Send us an email or a voice memo at gaysreading@gmail.com

Episode 30 of The Trenches Show begins with a courtside etiquette discussion after Tim got rowdy at the Pacers-Knicks game (5:46), Zaire and EJ respond to Austin Rivers' viral comments about the cross-sport potential of NFL vs NBA players (21:36), Zaire and Tim argue about zone defenses in the NFL and NBA (32:44), and what information about an artist would really make you stop listening to them? (58:50). Is the Kendrick Lamar vs Drake beef on the same level as 2pac vs Biggie? (1:12:30), Zaire says Kendrick is not gonna fill the Drake void (1:21:18), Kevin Hart won The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (1:29:30), Zaire and EJ discuss the NFL schedule release and what they want for the Colts (1:46:26), + MORE!

Simon Rich reads his story “We're Not So Different, You and I,” from the May 13, 2024, issue of the magazine. Rich has published eight books of fiction, including “The Last Girlfriend on Earth,” which was adapted for the TV series “Man Seeking Woman,” and “Hits and Misses,” which won the Thurber Prize for American Humor in 2019. A new story collection, “Glory Days,” will be published in July.

In the final episode of our first-ever Libro.fm Podcast Extravaganza, we interview author Steven Rowley. We discuss "The Guncle" and its sequel, themes of grief and humor in his books, his experience narrating his own audiobooks, and more. The episode concludes with the hosts discussing plans for Independent Bookstore Day. Photo credit: Afonso Salcedo READ TRANSCRIPT Use promo code: SWITCH when signing up for a new Libro.fm membership to get 2 extra free credits to use on any audiobooks. About Steven Rowley: Steven Rowley is the New York Times bestselling author of Lily and the Octopus, a Washington Post Notable Book of 2016, The Editor, named by NPR as one of the Best Books of 2019, The Guncle, a Goodreads Choice Awards finalist for 2021 Novel of the Year and winner of the 22nd Thurber Prize for American Humor, and The Celebrants, a TODAY Show Read With Jenna Book Club pick. His fiction has been published in twenty languages. All of his books are in development for feature film or television adaptation. Read Steven's books: The Guncle The Guncle Abroad The Celebrants Lily and the Octopus The Editor Books discussed on today's episode: Weetzie Bat by Francesca Block

This week, Adam welcomes author Cappy McGarr to the program! Adam and Cappy talk about Goober Hoedecker prank calling the White House, the creation of the Mark Twain Award for American Humor, Bill Murray putting with President Obama - plus a wild story about Cappy being in the audience for the very first Blues Brothers show ever!Pick up Cappy's book, "The Man Who Made Mark Twain Famous: Stories from the Kennedy Center, the White House, and Other Comedy Venues", now available in paperback!Foundation Radio is an official Brand Partner of WWE Shop! Click this link here to shop WWE Shop and support your favorite WWE Superstar today: https://wwe-shop.sjv.io/eK26drSpecial thanks to 10th Ward Barbershop - Proudly serving the historic 10th Ward in Lawrenceville and surrounding areas, 10th Ward Barbershop is a full service barbershop offering quality haircuts, beard trims, and hot shaves. Schedule your appointment with Finn Balor and Corey Graves' favorite barbershop today!Host/Executive Producer: Adam BarnardAdditional Production/Narration: Sam KreppsEngineer: Carl PannellIntro Music: "Ugly" by Dumb UglyOutro Music: "Rug Burn" by Dumb UglyMusical Accompaniment: EnrichmentCover Art Photography: Dylan EddingerWeb: www.foundationradio.netInstagram/Twitter: @thisisgoober | Twitter: @fndradiopodAdvertising requests can be sent to adam@foundationradio.net.A Butts Carlton Media production, in conjunction with Premier Podcast Network. Butts Carlton, Proprietor.

In this episode, Parker J. Palmer and Carrie Newcomer have a conversation with author/pastor/theologian Philip Gulley. Gulley is a pastor, an author, a source of wisdom and hope, and a clear and prophetic voice in progressive theology & spiritual activism in these challenging times. He has written 22 books, including the Harmony series recounting life in the eccentric Quaker community of Harmony, Indiana, several collections of essays including  the best selling "Porch Talk", and a memoir called  "I Love You, Miss Huddleston" which was a finalist for the Thurber Prize for American Humor. In addition, he has co-authored with James Mulholland several works of theology and progressive faith including "If Grace Is True" and "If God Is Love", followed by "If the Church Were Christian". Phillip has recently joined the Substack platform with “Plain Talk: With Phillip Gulley.” We hope you'll check out his many works and subscribe to his Substack offerings.

Actor and comedian Adam Sandler feels sad about being Conan O'Brien's friend.Adam sits down with Conan once more to discuss the celebrities he's still nervous to meet, being awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, the warmest comedians to spend time with, and his new film Spaceman. Later, Conan recounts a true story of mistaken identity at the airport. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (669) 587-2847.

In this week's episode Iris finds love and marriage. In a whirlwind romance when two people are ready to have serious conversations so they can begin the rest of their lives together, Iris's story is one of hope and opportunity.    Iris Smyles is the author of the novels Iris Has Free Time (which Forbes called “an instant classic… a smart, funny, wise, and sometimes heartbreaking book about a slowly fizzling love affair with youth,”), Dating Tips for the Unemployed (a semi-finalist for the Thurber Prize for American Humor), and, most recently, Droll Tales ("Delightfully weird" - Splice Today). Her stories, essays, and poems have appeared in The Atlantic, The New Yorker, The New York Times, Vogue, Paris Review Daily, BOMB, The Baffler, and Best American Travel Writing among other publications. Born and raised in New York, she currently lives in Great Britain and Greece. Iris website: Iris Smyles Iris books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Iris-Smyles/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AIris+Smyles Iris on IG: @irissmyles   Make sure to subscribe and sign up for notifications for fantastic dating and relationship advice brought to you by Maria Avgitidis!

Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/546 Presented By: Daiichi, Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival If someone says the word fly fishing, where do you go in your head? In today's episode, New York Times writer Peter Kaminsky takes us on a journey through the pages of his latest book The Catch of a Lifetime. We hear captivating stories from Peter's fly fishing adventures and writing career. Stick around because Peter also dishes out some mouthwatering cooking techniques that are bound to tantalize your taste buds. Show Notes with Peter Kaminsky on Catch of a Lifetime.  01:44 - Peter first got into fly fishing during a vacation from working at the National Lampoon in the mid-'70s. He stumbled upon a fishing camp in Boca Paila, witnessing fly fishermen in action. 02:52 - When he returned to New York, he went on a Catskills trip with Jeff Norman.  There, he encountered Doug Swisher and attended his clinic for two days. 03:50 - After getting fired at the National Lampoon, Peter started writing for outdoor magazines like Outdoor Life, Field & Stream, and Sports Afield. 04:35 - Peter also had the chance to build a connection with Nick Lyons through his work. This led to a remarkable opportunity when, in the early '80s, Nick recommended Peter to write for the outdoors column at The New York Times. 11:50 - Peter and his brother created the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center, overseeing its production for two decades. The Works of Peter Kaminsky 17:20 - One of Peter's most famous works, which overlaps into the outdoors realm, is the book Seven Fires with Francis Mallmann. He also did a book with John Madden called John Madden's Ultimate Tailgating. 21:43 - Peter Kaminsky shared the story behind his new book The Catch of a Lifetime. The book features short pieces from various contributors like Nick Lyons, John McPhee, and Rachel Maddow. 32:45 - Peter also talks about his connection with Flylords, which he discovered during COVID-19. He recently worked with them on a new video series called Flavor on the Fly. 35:24 - Peter shares a simple and effective cooking technique for fish from his book How to Dress an Egg with Ned Baldwin. 48:20 - Some of Peter's literary influences include Nick Lyons, A.J. McLean, Ernest Hemingway, Raymond Chandler, and Ivan Turgenev. Check out our episode featuring The Life and Works of Ernest Hemingway with Mark Cirino. Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/546  

If there's anyone in Hollywood who might be immune to criticism, it's 11-time Emmy-winner and Mark Twain Prize for American Humor recipient Julia Louis-Dreyfus. But as the comedy legend admits in this episode, the rare negative comment about her work still “stings.” That feeling is at the heart of Louis-Dreyfus' latest film ‘You Hurt My Feelings,' in which she delivers the most emotionally raw performance of her career. During our conversation, the actress reflects on her early struggles as a cast member on ‘Saturday Night Live' and the catharsis of returning as host. She also reveals what she really thought about the divisive ‘Seinfeld' finale 25 years later, breaks down the difference between ‘Veep's' Selina Meyer and her own “narcissistic” father and a lot more.This episode was originally published on May 16th, 2023.Follow Julia Louis-Dreyfus on Twitter @OfficialJLD and Instagram @officialjldFollow Matt Wilstein on Threads @mattwilsteinFollow The Last Laugh on Instagram @lastlaughpod and Threads @lastlaughpodHighlights from this episode and others at The Daily Beast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin Hart will receive the Mark Twain prize for American Humor next year, Mariah Carey will performing "All I Want For Christmas is You" for the first time at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards, and Entertainment Weekly published a list of the best holiday movies for kids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Louis-Dreyfus stars in the new film You Hurt My Feelings. She spoke with Dave Davies about her first big laugh as a kid, receiving the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, and her new podcast, Wiser Than Me. Also, John Powers reviews the British crime series Happy Valley, now available in the U.S.