Podcast appearances and mentions of Larry Charles

This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with comedy writer and director Larry Charles about his memoir Comedy Samurai: Forty Years of Blood, Guts, and Laughter. Then, drummer and producer Bobby Colomby stops by to talk about the late musician Eddie Palmieri. And on The Treat, actress and director Mariska Hargitay talks about words of wisdom she got from her father.

Writer and director Larry Charles has been an influential voice in American comedy for decades. From his groundbreaking work on TV series such as “Seinfeld” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm” to films like “Borat” and “The Dictator,” you likely have laughed at his work over the years.But his lifelong dedication to laughter comes with a life-and-death seriousness, which he explores in his new memoir "Comedy Samurai: 40 Years of Blood, Guts, and Laughter."Charles will be a featured author at the KPBS San Diego Book Festival on Saturday, Aug. 23.Guest:Larry Charles — writer, director and author of "Comedy Samurai: 40 Years of Blood, Guts, and Laughter"

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with author, writer, producer and director,Larry Charles , who has a new memoir out called “Comedy Samurai: Forty Years of Blood, Guts, and Laughter”. He's known for a constellation of projects, such as Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Entourage, Mad About You, Borat, The Dictator and The Comedians. We dive into Larry's journey from Brooklyn to Hollywood, discussing his work on iconic shows, as well as collaborations with the likes of Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David, Sacha Baron Cohen, Bob Dylan and Bill Maher. We cover Larry's inspirations, his experiences in the industry, and his new memoir. This is a great bit of insight into the crafts of comedy and storytelling from one of the best in the business.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS02:43 Larry Charles' Personal Story02:58 Impact of Losing a Home07:34 Comedy in Tragedy08:37 The Influence of George Carlin13:32 Creating Content in the Digital Age18:50 Larry Charles' Early Life and Family29:08 Jewish Influence in Comedy34:15 Comedy Inspirations and Influences40:17 Exploring Comedy Preferences42:24 The Pressure of Producing Sitcoms43:42 The Evolution of Comedy44:37 Behind the Scenes of Entourage49:32 Directing Borat52:05 The Joys and Challenges of Directing55:58 The Seven Questions58:50 Dream Dinner Guests01:01:07 Religulous and Satirizing Religion01:05:08 Celebrity Crushes and Desert Island Picks01:12:10 Advice to My Younger SelfListen and subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Also, check out the show and sign up for the newsletter at www.storyandcraftpod.com...#podcast #LarryCharles #Seinfeld #CurbYourEnthusiam #Borat #Comedy #JerrySeinfeld #SachaBaronCohen #LarryDavid #BillyCrystal #PaulReiser #BillMaher #BobDylan #MelBrooks #Author #Writer #Producer #Director #ComedySamurai #storyandcraft #HBO #Author #Bruno #TheDictator #Jewish #Religulous

Seinfeld Podcast Interview With Larry Charles. Larry wrote 18 incredible Seinfeld episodes, and a driving creative force from Seasons 2-5.Larry is Writer. Producer and Director who was a writer for the entire run of “Fridays." He Directed and Executive Produced “Curb Your Enthusiasm” & Wrote and Executive Produced “Entourage” He directed "Borat," "Bruno" and "The Dictator."He directed and co-wrote "Masked and Anonymous" with BOB DYLAN.He Created, Directed and Executive Produced "Larry Charles' Dangerous World of Comedy"He directed "Religulous" with Bill Maher.He was the showrunner for "Mad About You" for two seasons.His new book, “Comedy Samurai:” 40 Years of Blood, Guts, and Laughter” is now available everywhere. And of course, he wrote 18 "Seinfeld" episodes, and was one of the driving creative forces for Seasons 2-5. He is credited with writing:"The Statue" (S02E06)"The Heart Attack" (S02E08)"The Baby Shower" (S02E10)"The Library" (S03E05)"The Subway" (S03E13)"The Fix-Up" (S03E16) - with Elaine Pope"The Limo" (S03E18) (Teleplay)"The Keys" (S03E22)"The Trip: Part 1" (S04E01)"The Trip: Part 2" (S04E02)"The Bubble Boy" (S04E07) - with Larry David"The Opera" (S04E09)"The Airport" (S04E12)"The Outing" (S04E17)"The Old Man" (S04E18) (Teleplay)"The Bris" (S05E05)"The Stall" (S05E12)"The Fire" (S05E19)Do us a solid, support the Podcast

Marital discord stikes via Rummy tiles. Marketing goes meta as Gwyneth grabs the bag as a spokespeson for Astronomer and Sydney Sweeney dog whistles to White Nationalists. Byron Bay has gotten creepier and how do you be a leader if you don't have any answers. We are excited about Folk Bitch Trio's new album and We Intend To Cause Havoc coming to Sydney. Larry Charles hears about our AI misadventures and sends Ben a copy of his book “Comedy Samurai”. Dive deeper into our universe at http://weirdertogether.substack.com

Very nice! Amy and Paul dive deep into the influential and controversial 2006 film Borat. They discuss its place on major film lists, its impact on comedy and American culture, and the unique challenges faced during its production. The episode features a special interview with Borat director Larry Charles, who shares behind-the-scenes stories and insights into the making of the film. You can join the Unspooled conversation on Paul's Discord at https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6 Follow Paul and Amy on Letterboxd for more of their movie hot takes! https://letterboxd.com/paulscheer/  https://letterboxd.com/theamynicholson/ Paul's book Joyful Recollections of Trauma is out now! Find it at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/joyful-recollections-of-trauma-paul-scheer Check out more of Paul's writing on his Substack https://substack.com/@paulscheer Episodic Art by Kim Troxall: https://www.unspooledart.com/ Learn more about the show at Unspooledpod.com, follow us on Twitter @unspooled and on Instagram @unspooledpod, and don't forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or where you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The legendary writer ("Seinfeld") and director ("Borat") Larry Charles comes to "Naked Lunch" to discuss his brilliant career and his remarkable new book "Comedy Samurai: Forty Years of Blood, Guts, and Laughter," a rollicking journey through modern American Comedy. Hear great stories about Sacha Baron Cohen, Larry David, Bob Dylan and so many more. To order Larry's book, click here. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com. 

The very legendary wise comedy sage Larry Charles (Seinfeld, Curb, director of Borat 1, etc) joins us via BJS radio satellite to talk about his decades spanning career with candor only afforded to a made man. Truly goated individual. His new memoir “Comedy Samurai” is now available at bookstores and in audiobook form. If you live in LA, come to the Comedy Store Belly Room THIS FRIDAY for a Brandon Wardell and Friends featuring the likes of Dax Flame, Andrea Jin, Liam Callaugh, and Haley Stiel. Next month on Friday August 15, Brandon will be returning to The Bell House in Brooklyn, NY. https://punchup.live/brandonwardellFurthermore, join the patreon for bonus episodes every week including weeks where we skip main. We've been cooking with gas back there. If you're not behind the paywall, youre getting less than half the story. And you get the satisfaction of supporting our small independent business https://www.patreon.com/thebrandonjamelshow

From Peabody, Golden Globe, and Emmy Award-winning writer and director Larry Charles, a rollicking journey through modern American comedy, as he shares behind-the-scenes stories from his life's work.To tell Larry Charles's life story is to tell the story of modern American comedy. Over the last 40 years, few comedians have been a part of so many iconic, beloved projects. Larry was one of the original writers and producers on the first five seasons of Seinfeld, executive produced both Curb Your Enthusiasm and Entourage while directing 18 episodes of Curb, and served as the showrunner for Mad About You. His film directing credits include Borat, Bruno, and The Dictator, the comic documentory Religulous starring Bill Maher, and Masked and Anonymous, which he co-wrote with Bob Dylan who stars.In Comedy Samurai, Charles pulls back the curtain on the making of his successful projects, offering sharp, never-before-told anecdotes about Jerry Seinfeld, Sacha Baron Cohen, Bill Maher, Bob Dylan, Nic Cage, Mel Brooks, Julia Louis-Dreyfuss, and Larry David, among many others.Perfect for fans of Seinfeldia and lovers of comedy in general, Larry promises to offer new insights about many of the most beloved shows, films, and actors of all time.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Larry Charles drops by and the comedy wisdom flows. The boys dig into his wildest adventures with Sacha Baron Cohen, the mystery of Seinfeld laughter, and what it was really like leaving one of the biggest shows in TV history. They debate the death of the movie theater, the beauty of undignified characters, and why pet peeves make the best punchlines. Plus, tales of Johnny Carson, toaster oven rage, and the evolution of comedy—from network notes to full creative freedom. Sponsored by:

This Morning, A Sin Against Nature, comedian & writer Larry Charles joins us to talk about his new book, and we see what's going on in the Niagara Falls Police Blotter Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Listen to past episodes on 97Rock. Follow the Show on Apple, Spotify or Amazon MusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry Charles won an Emmy writing for Seinfeld, directed Borat, Brüno, and Curb Your Enthusiasm, and has collaborated with Larry David, Sacha Baron Cohen, and Bob Dylan . Larry joins CH101 for some serious comedy inside baseball: How he helped shape the voice of Seinfeld with Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld The chaos behind Borat's infamous poop-bag dinner scene What it was really like making subversive comedy with Sacha Baron Cohen Get the inside scoop on one of comedy's most fearless minds and check out Larry's new book: Comedy Samurai. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Seinfeld, Curb, Borat, Bruno and Entourage; legendary writer/ director Larry Charles talks to me about his wild ride and about making a movie with Bob Dylan. Follow Larry Charles on Instagram @larrycharles Watch my special "You Know Me" on YouTube! ⁠http://bit.ly/FitzYouKnowMe⁠ Twitter: ⁠@GREGFITZSHOW⁠ Instagram ⁠@GREGFITZSIMMONS⁠ ⁠FITZDOG.COM⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Comedian Greg Fitzsimmons chats with Trey Elling, prior to his latest headlining weekend at the Comedy Mothership. Topics include:Judd Apatow (0:00)Writing for Crashing on HBO (3:27)Writing books vs scripts (7:42)Total eclipse of the heart (9:23)An epiphany with standup (15:03)Awe (18:33)Favorite books (22:47)Hatred for California (25:31)Tulsa, OK & Bob Dylan (27:21)Larry Charles interruption (30:04)

Kim Masters talks to writer & director Larry Charles about his new memoir Comedy Samurai. He shares stories about writing for Seinfeld, directing Curb Your Enthusiasm, and his chaotic experiences working with Sacha Baron Cohen on Borat and Bruno. Charles also tells the story of an early morning call from Ari Emanuel that pulled the plug on his Larry David documentary the day before its HBO premiere.   Also, it’s official: Paramount has settled with Donald Trump over a long-disputed 60 Minutes segment. The company agreed to pay $16 million, a move that could clear the path for David Ellison’s long-anticipated Skydance merger. Kim Masters and Matt Belloni break down what this means for Paramount’s future… and what an Ellison-led studio might look like.  

Kim Masters talks to writer & director Larry Charles about his new memoir Comedy Samurai. He shares stories about writing for Seinfeld, directing Curb Your Enthusiasm, and his chaotic experiences working with Sacha Baron Cohen on Borat and Bruno. Charles also tells the story of an early morning call from Ari Emanuel that pulled the plug on his Larry David documentary the day before its HBO premiere. Also, it's official: Paramount has settled with Donald Trump over a long-disputed 60 Minutes segment. The company agreed to pay $16 million, a move that could clear the path for David Ellison's long-anticipated Skydance merger. Kim Masters and Matt Belloni break down what this means for Paramount's future… and what an Ellison-led studio might look like.

We said Happy Birthday to future third-time world war winner United States of A with our good friends/fellow patriots comedy legend Larry Charles talking about his new memoir Comedy Samurai and podcaster Will Menaker from Chapo Trap House telling us about the new Chapo comic book. We also got Sal Guagenti from Sal's Movement singing the National Anthem and it was a real treat. Support the show, watch another hour with Joe Pistone (aka Donnie Brasco aka Phil Braun), Doug's Music Detective Game and some more rock news with Foreigner with OFFICE HOURS+. Get a FREE seven-day trial at ⁠⁠patreon.com/officehourslive⁠. Get tickets to see Tim Heidecker on tour with Vic Berger IV and DJ Douggpound out west this summer at timheidecker.com/live Order Larry's memoir Comedy Samurai now! Pre-order YEAR ZERO: A CHAPO TRAP HOUSE COMICS ANTHOLOGY now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Adam Carolla Show, Spectator columnist and cultural commentator Bridget Phetasy joins Adam in studio for a wide-ranging conversation that kicks off with her early days doing background acting and how that led to her media career. Adam pitches a new idea for content creation and shares a hilarious memory of doing a live Loveline show with Dr. Drew.The two dive into the dismal state of California's leadership and the lack of progress in rebuilding homes destroyed by wildfires. Adam offers some philosophical thoughts about fires, earthquakes, and chimneys, while Bridget shares how her husband's blood pressure dropped after moving out of the state. They discuss the decline of common sense in modern society and Bridget reveals her most unpopular opinion.Later in the show, legendary writer and director Larry Charles joins Adam to talk about the creative process behind comedy, his early days selling jokes outside The Comedy Store, and how he broke into the industry. Larry shares stories from working on Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and directing Borat, revealing why Sacha Baron Cohen deserved an Oscar. They also discuss why Bruno didn't resonate like Borat and reflect on the personalities of Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David in real life.Get it on.FOR MORE WITH JASON “MAYHEM” MILLER: INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: @mayhemmillerWEBSITE: www.mayhemnow.com FOR MORE WITH BRIDGET PHETASY:PODCAST: Walk-Ins Welcome with Bridget PhetasyWEBSITE: phetasy.comINSTAGRAM & TWITTER: @bridgetphetasyFOR MORE WITH LARRY CHARLES:BOOK: Comedy Samurai: Forty Years of Blood, Guts, and LaughterINSTAGRAM: @ larrycharlesThank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlineuse code ADAM at american-giant.comCalderaLab.com/ADAMGo to https://hometitlelock.com/adamcarolla and use promo code ADAM to get a FREE title history report so you can find out if you're already a victim AND 14 days of protection for FREE! And make sure to check out the Million Dollar TripleLock protection details when you get there! Exclusions apply. For details visit https://hometitlelock.com/warrantyHomes.comoreillyauto.com/ADAMPluto.tvRosettastone.com/ADAMLIVE SHOWS: July 10 - Irvine, CA (Live Podcast)July 11-12 - Covina, CA (4 shows)July 16 - Rosemont, ILJuly 17 - Plymouth, WISee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Comedy legend Larry Charles (Fridays, Seinfeld, Borat, Curb Your Enthusiasm & much more) returns to the show to discuss his new book Comedy Samurai: Forty Years of Blood, Guts, and Laughter. We have a wide ranging discussion of Larry's life in comedy including post-war Brooklyn as a comedy incubator, grinding out avant-garde sketch comedy with Andy Kaufman, the prevalence of coke and other drugs in the comedy writing scene, getting tackled by the Secret Service trying to get a joint to Jimmy Carter's sister, and the difficulties in comedic creative relationships. Larry also gets candid about his disappointment with the prevalence of zionism among his erstwhile comedy partners, and we talk about the humanizing force of humor in the face tragedy and despair. Pick up Comedy Samurai here: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/larry-charles/comedy-samurai/9781538771549/?lens=grand-central-publishing AND: get your pre-order in for YEAR ZERO: A CHAPO TRAP HOUSE COMICS ANTHOLOGY starting today at www.badegg.co

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Over the last 40 years few comedians have been a part of so many iconic beloved projects than Larry Charles. Larry was one of the original writers and producers of the first five seasons of “Seinfeld,” he executive produced both “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Entourage” while directing 18 episodes of “Curb,” and served as the showrunner for “Mad About You.” His film directing credits include “Borat,” “Bruno,” and “The Dictator,” as well as the documentary “Religulous” with Bill Marr, and “Masked and Anonymous” with Bob Dylan.Larry Charles writes about these 40 years of blood, guts, and laughter in his new memoir “Comedy Samurai: Forty Years of Blood, Guts, and Laughter.”

From Peabody, Golden Globe, and Emmy Award-winning writer and director Larry Charles, a rollicking journey through modern American comedy, as he shares behind-the-scenes stories from his life's work.To tell Larry Charles's life story is to tell the story of modern American comedy. Over the last 40 years, few comedians have been a part of so many iconic, beloved projects. Larry was one of the original writers and producers on the first five seasons of Seinfeld, executive produced both Curb Your Enthusiasm and Entourage while directing 18 episodes of Curb, and served as the showrunner for Mad About You. His film directing credits include Borat, Bruno, and The Dictator, the comic documentory Religulous starring Bill Maher, and Masked and Anonymous, which he co-wrote with Bob Dylan who stars.In Comedy Samurai, Charles pulls back the curtain on the making of his successful projects, offering sharp, never-before-told anecdotes about Jerry Seinfeld, Sacha Baron Cohen, Bill Maher, Bob Dylan, Nic Cage, Mel Brooks, Julia Louis-Dreyfuss, and Larry David, among many others.Perfect for fans of Seinfeldia and lovers of comedy in general, Larry promises to offer new insights about many of the most beloved shows, films, and actors of all time.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

What happens when a former federal government employee turns his lens on the psychology of panic? You get Hysterical, a podcast series from Dan Taberski. In it, Taberski investigates a mysterious illness that swept through a group of high school students in upstate New York. He spoke with Tonya Mosley about his award-winning podcast.Book critic Maureen Corrigan recommends some mystery and suspense novels for your summer reading list. Also, we'll hear from Larry Charles who has been a writer, director and/or executive producer on a number of culturally impactful TV shows and films including Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Entourage, and Borat. He spoke with Terry Gross about his new memoir.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

What happens when a former federal government employee turns his lens on the psychology of panic? You get Hysterical, a podcast series from Dan Taberski. In it, Taberski investigates a mysterious illness that swept through a group of high school students in upstate New York. He spoke with Tonya Mosley about his award-winning podcast.Book critic Maureen Corrigan recommends some mystery and suspense novels for your summer reading list. Also, we'll hear from Larry Charles who has been a writer, director and/or executive producer on a number of culturally impactful TV shows and films including Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Entourage, and Borat. He spoke with Terry Gross about his new memoir.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Larry Charles is the brilliant dude behind so many groundbreaking projects: Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Borat, Bruno...he's just released a compelling memoir about his brilliant successes:COMEDY SAMURAI - 40 YEARS OF BLOOD, GUTS AND LAUGHTER.

Legendary TV & film writer, producer and director, Larry Charles guests on the Fake Show with Jim Tofte...enjoy!!!

Rob and Larry are comedy nerds. Larry Charles, the director of “Borat” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” joins Rob Lowe to discuss working with Bob Dylan and Larry David, the experience of shooting “Borat,” their mutual friend Arsenio Hall, his new memoir, and much more.Make sure to subscribe to the show on YouTube at YouTube.com/@LiterallyWithRobLowe! Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at 323-570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!

Today on the show: Olivia Rinaldi from CBS News live in D.C. with the latest info on the Iran strike. ABC News reporter Peter Charalambous updates the Diddy trial heading toward closing arguments. Correspondent Rory O'Neill on how Americans are reacting to economic stress. Plus, Seinfeld writer/director Larry Charles joins us live! 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Today on the show: Olivia Rinaldi from CBS News live in D.C. with the latest info on the Iran strike. ABC News reporter Peter Charalambous updates the Diddy trial heading toward closing arguments. Correspondent Rory O'Neill on how Americans are reacting to economic stress. Plus, Seinfeld writer/director Larry Charles joins us live! 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Today on the show: Olivia Rinaldi from CBS News live in D.C. with the latest info on the Iran strike. ABC News reporter Peter Charalambous updates the Diddy trial heading toward closing arguments. Correspondent Rory O'Neill on how Americans are reacting to economic stress. Plus, Seinfeld writer/director Larry Charles joins us live! 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Larry Charles is a true character. He liked to wear his pajamas to work. He was one of the original writers of Seinfeld. He also wrote and directed Curb Your Enthusiasm episodes. In between, Charles made a movie with Bob Dylan called Masked and Anonymous that was never released. He also directed Sacha Baron Cohen in Borat and Bruno where Cohen ran down the street in an orthodox Jerusalem neighborhood wearing pink hot pants. Larry Charles wrote a memoir called Comedy Samurai. The book is very funny. This conversation is hilarious. “Now What?” is produced with the help of Steve Zimmer, Lucy Little and Jackie Schwartz. Audio production is by Nick Ciavatta.

This week, Mike Lee can't look Amy Klobuchar in the eyes, Tucker Carlson plays cat and mouse with Ted Cruz, Theo Von gets a political wake up call, and tensions rise in the Middle East despite the U.S., Israel, and Iran having such fantastic leaders. Plus comedy legend Larry Charles of Seinfeld, Borat, and Curb joins to tell million dollar stories and 10 dollar jokes. And Chinedu Unaka and Adam Lustick fall in love with ChatGPT, the NBA finals and Trump's gigantic flag poles.Upcoming shows: crooked.com/eventsFor a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. 

This week, Paul reviews all your corrections and omissions from last week's movie "You Got Served". Then Jason joins Paul to talk with comedy legend Larry Charles. They discuss “The Dictator”, Bob Dylan, and his new book “Comedy Samurai”. Finally, Paul announces next week's movie! Larry's book Comedy Samurai is out now: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/larry-charles/comedy-samurai/9781538771549/And you can follow Larry on Instagram @larrycharles https://www.instagram.com/larrycharles/ • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more• Have a Last Looks correction or omission? Call 619-PAULASK to leave us a voicemail!• Submit your Last Looks theme song to us here• Join the HDTGM conversation on Discord: discord.gg/hdtgm• Buy merch at howdidthisgetmade.dashery.com/• Order Paul's book about his childhood: Joyful Recollections of Trauma• Shop our new hat collection at podswag.com• Paul's Discord: discord.gg/paulscheer• Paul's YouTube page: youtube.com/paulscheer• Follow Paul on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/paulscheer• Subscribe to Enter The Dark Web w/ Paul & Rob Huebel: youtube.com/@enterthedarkweb• Listen to Unspooled with Paul & Amy Nicholson: unspooledpodcast.com• Listen to The Deep Dive with June & Jessica St. Clair: thedeepdiveacademy.com/podcast• Instagram: @hdtgm, @paulscheer, & @junediane• Twitter: @hdtgm, @paulscheer, & msjunediane • Jason is not on social media• Episode transcripts available at how-did-this-get-made.simplecast.com/episodesGet access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using the link: siriusxm.com/hdtgm

An oppressive heat dome hangs over tens of millions of Americans, with the chance of record breaking temperatures this weekend. With missile strikes damaging parts of Israel, states like Florida are stepping in to assist in rescue efforts. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez is at Tampa International Airport with the latest. Leah Lendel is recovering after a shark bit her hand off the coast of Boca Grande. With bait fish in abundance, marine experts say shark encounters may rise, but the odds of attacks remain low. With triple-digit temperatures expected in parts of the country, Nancy Chen shares expert advice from the beach on how to stay safe while swimming this summer. In his new memoir "Comedy Samurai," legendary writer and director Larry Charles opens up about working behind the scenes of some of TV and film's most daring comedies, from "Curb Your Enthusiasm" to "Entourage." Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Lukas Nelson releases his solo album "American Romance" and opens up to Anthony Mason about the personal journey that inspired him to step away from his father Willie Nelson's tour and his band Promise of the Real. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6/18/25 - Hour 2 Rich dusts off his Power Rankings to list the top 10 athletes and coaches who need to win a championship most, including Aaron Judge, Dak Prescott, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Kyle Shanahan and others. Writer/producer Larry Charles joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘Comedy Samurai: 40 Years of Blood, Guts, and Laughter' memoir covering his experiences on writing and directing on ‘Seinfeld,' ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm,' ‘Borat' and more. Rich reacts to the Florida Panthers winning back-to-back Stanley Cup titles. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://apple.co/overreactionmonday⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://apple.co/whatthefootball⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Jim Jackson Show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Over the course of his 40-year career, Larry Charles has had two central creative relationships with Larry David (‘Seinfeld' and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm') and Sacha Baron Cohen (‘Borat' and ‘Brüno'). Now, he reveals in a new memoir that he hasn't spoken to either man in years. In his return to The Last Laugh podcast, Charles breaks down how it all fell apart with two comedians he still considers complicated geniuses. He shares stories about how ‘Seinfeld' solved its early Elaine problem after Julia Louis-Dreyfus came to the creators sobbing and reveals why a young David Sedaris turned down an offer to write for ‘Seinfeld.' Charles also discloses what exactly it was about his HBO documentary that Larry David couldn't stand, shares his thoughts about friends Bill Maher and Cheryl Hines flirting with MAGA, explains why there was a time he would have literally “died” for Sacha Baron Cohen and what went so wrong with their final collaboration ‘The Dictator.' Buy Larry Charles' new memoir ‘Comedy Samurai: Forty Years of Blood, Guts, and Laughter'Follow Larry Charles on Instagram @larrycharlesFollow Matt Wilstein on Bluesky @mattwilstein Follow The Last Laugh on Instagram @lastlaughpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In his new memoir, Comedy Samurai, Larry Charles reflects on his career in comedy — from writing for Seinfeld to directing Sacha Baron Cohen's films Borat and Brüno — and a recent near-death experience.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Larry Charles is a living legend of comedy who's long awaited highly revealing memoir Comedy Samurai is out today on Grand Central Publishing wherever you buy new books. The Emmy award-winning writer of iconic Seinfeld episodes, director of Borat, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Religilous and Bob Dylan's Masked And Anonymous sits down for a 2 hour conversation with Jaymee at Love Serve Remember Foundation headquarters in Ojai, CA, covering the entire arc of his career, his spiritual outlook, the recent loss of his home in the Palisades Fire, life lessons learned and the epic synchronicities that have consistently illuminated his path forward as a groundbreaking artist. Plus: a special walk on performance by Scarlet Rivera, iconic violinist of the Bob Dylan's Desire album, and a Borat style prank by Dave England from Jackass. You can also watch the stunning full episode on our Love Is The Author Youtube channel: www.shorturl.at/Rm1WLBuy 'Comedy Samurai': https://shorturl.at/uu68nLarry On Instagram: @larrycharlesLITA PODCAST: hosted, produced and edited by Jaymee Carpenter. Interested in Spiritual Mentorship with Jaymeeemail: lacee@loveistheauthor.com to set up a free consultation,or visit: www.loveistheauthor.com/mentorship SPONSORS: RAUM GOODS (www.raumgoods.com)INDIAN LODGE ROAD (www.indianlodgeroad.com) GUAYAKI YERBA MATÉ (www.guayaki.com)VALLEY OF THE MOON (www.shorturl.at/dCVh2)INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC: Jaymee & Benjamin Carpenter ("Spiritual Mathematics")THiS SHOW is a LABOR of LOVE. PLEASE SUPPORT IT: www.patreon.com/loveistheauthorpodcastFAN CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.comON INSTAGRAM:  @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener

My interview with Larry Charles, author of "Comedy Samurai"

In his new memoir, Comedy Samurai, Larry Charles reflects on his career in comedy — from writing for Seinfeld to directing Sacha Baron Cohen's films Borat and Brüno — and a recent near-death experience.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Larry Charles sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares why he wanted to be a good father based on his own experiences with his dad. After that we talk about life lessons his kids have taught him. Next we talk about his new book, Comedy Samurai. We chat about what inspired him to write this book. In addition, we talk about working on films such as Borat and TV shows Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Larry Charles Larry Charles rose from the mean streets of Brooklyn. He lived in the working-class housing projects of Donald Trump's nefarious father Fred. Larry became the director of Borat, Bruno, The Dictator and Religulous amongst others. He directed Bob Dylan and an all-star cast Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Jessica Lange and Penelope Cruz among others in the film, Masked and Anonymous. That movie he and Bob wrote together. He has also directed numerous episodes of Curb Your Enthusiasm and was one of the original writers and producers of Seinfeld.  Larry is a Peabody, Golden Globe, and Emmy-award winner. Since the Malibu fires, he, and his wife and two dogs are vagabonds. Make sure you follow Larry on Instagram at @larrycharles. In addition, purchase Larry's book, Comedy Samurai, wherever you purchase your books.  About Tide Treats  Launched with a mission to elevate healthy living, Tide Treats offers a diverse range of protein-enriched snacks and meals that provide optimal nutrition without sacrificing flavor. Our products are thoughtfully crafted to empower individuals in achieving their wellness goals, quickly positioning Tide Treats as the trusted choice for health-conscious consumers around the globe. Special deal for listeners of this show Head to tidetreats.com and use code FATHERHOOD to get 15% off your first order.  About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast  The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.

Larry Charles is eccentricity manifested in human form. The creative genius' journey through television (Seinfeld, Mad About You, Curb Your Enthusiasm), film (Borat, Bruno, Religulous), and new media has been winding and star-studded. Larry has worked with greats from every industry, from the likes of Bob Dylan, to Nic Cage, Sacha Baron Cohen, and (quite famously) Larry David. Larry and Dan chat about his upbringing, his struggles with love and identity, and how he began to find peace in his forties. They also revisit his wildest journeys, from seeing the darkness of humanity making Borat and Bruno… to finding light while visiting comedians in Somalia. Larry's book, “Comedy Samurai: Forty Years of Blood, Guts, and Laughter” is available on June 17th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Larry Charles is eccentricity manifested in human form. The creative genius' journey through television (Seinfeld, Mad About You, Curb Your Enthusiasm), film (Borat, Bruno, Religulous), and new media has been winding and star-studded. Larry has worked with greats from every industry, from the likes of Bob Dylan, to Nic Cage, Sacha Baron Cohen, and (quite famously) Larry David. Larry and Dan chat about his upbringing, his struggles with love and identity, and how he began to find peace in his forties. They also revisit his wildest journeys, from seeing the darkness of humanity making Borat and Bruno… to finding light while visiting comedians in Somalia. Larry's book, “Comedy Samurai: Forty Years of Blood, Guts, and Laughter” is available on June 17th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CumpostingPodcastRosa is joined by video essayist and fellow dark woke warrior Unajoy to review 'A Minecraft Movie' a 2025 American fantasy adventure comedy film based on the 2011 video game Minecraft by Mojang Studios. It was directed by Jared Hess and written by Chris Bowman, Hubbel Palmer, Neil Widener, Gavin James, and Chris Galletta, from a story by Allison Schroeder, Bowman, and Palmer. The film stars Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Danielle Brooks, Emma Myers, and Sebastian Hansen. In the film, four misfits are pulled through a portal into a cubic world, and must embark on a quest back to the real world with the help of an expert crafter named Steve. We then review 'The Dictator' a 2012 political satire black comedy film co-written by and starring Sacha Baron Cohen in his fourth feature film in a leading role. The film was directed by Larry Charles, who also directed Baron Cohen's mockumentaries Borat and Brüno. Baron Cohen, in the role of Admiral General Aladeen, the dictator of the fictional Republic of Wadiya visiting the United States, stars alongside Anna Faris, Ben Kingsley, and Jason Mantzoukas, with uncredited appearances by John C.Check out Unajoy: https://www.youtube.com/@unajoyFollow Me on

Send us a textIn today's episode, I interview Hannah Beach, Phoebe Campbell-Harris, and Sophie Stacey, the director, writer, and producer of the short film "A Matter of Minutes," a story of a young woman facing a life threatening situation at a house party.Listen to hear about Phoebe's personal experience that inspired the story, how the film used aspect ratio to drive the story, and a partnership the film has developed with the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation.Books mentioned in this episode include:Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall B. RosenbergA Prayer for Owen Meany by John IrvingThe Cider House Rules by John Irving Apt Pupil by Stephen KingFilms mentioned in this episode include:"A Matter of Minutes" directed by Hannah BeachMommy directed by Xavier DolanBoiling Point directed by Philip BarantiniRosemary's Baby directed by Roman PolanskiWaking Life directed by Richard LinklaterArrival directed by Denis VillenueveLife is Beautiful directed by Roberto BenigniIt's a Wonderful Life directed by Frank CapraPast Lives directed by Celine Song The Manchurian Candidate directed by John FrankenheimerRear Window directed by Alfred HitchcockSilence of the Lambs directed by Jonathan DemmeErin Brockovich directed by Steven SoderberghThe Incredibles directed by Brad BirdThe Big Lebowski directed by Joel CoenE.T. The Extraterrestrial directed by Steven SpielbergThe Empire Strikes Back directed by Irvin KershnerMy Dinner With Andre directed by Louis MalleThe Lord of the Rings directed by Peter JacksonBorat directed by Larry Charles"A Matter of Minutes" will be continuing its festival run throughout 2025.On Instagram Hannah is @hannah__beach__, Phoebe is @phoebecampbellharris, and Sophie is @sophielst. You can also follow the film @amatterofminutesfilm for all the latest updates. Check out Hannah's film "Pockets: New York" at the London Short Film Festival this month.

Seinfeld writer and Curb director Larry Charles who also directed Borat, Bruno, and Dangerous World of Comedy, sits down with host Joshua Turek to discuss growing up in Brooklyn and how the books he read in his younger years expanded his sense of the world. Larry talks working with Bob Dylan and Larry David and the similarities between the two men. Larry discusses how through career successes he managed to find his way back to knowing the price of a loaf of bread. He also talks the Library Cop episode of Seinfeld which he wrote!Chicago and Seattle! Joshua is going to be headlining comedy shows in your cities soon!SEATTLE Oct. 25 at the Here-After tickets here: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/joshua-turek-here-after-tickets/13607144CHICAGO Nov. 8 & 9 he will be headlining at The Comedy Bar tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/november-8-9-joshua-turek-3613879for signed copies of Joshua's poetry book his site joshuaturek.comFor Larry Charles check out his YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPH7P8UM2_uXsRhpp3Z4UQA and IG: https://www.instagram.com/larrycharles/Books Talked About Include:Manchild in the Promised Land by Claude BrownConfessions of a Cultist by Andrew SarrisCatch 22Last Exit to BrooklynnAll Fours by Miranda July (Josh) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TYSO welcomes Larry Charles (writer/director for Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Borat, etc.) to the 3-time-shoes-off-club. The two discuss his new movie "Dicks: The Musical" which Larry directed; staring Nathan Lane, Megan Mullally, Josh Sharp, & Aaron Jackson. Btw, it's odd and Hysterical (you'll see a reaction of Rick's parents watching the movie during this episode)! Larry is a legend in comedy. His zen energy allows listening to him both calming and very interesting. A true New York, weed smoking, Jew. Support TYSO by supporting our sponsors: To learn more about microdosing THC go to https://www.microdose.com and use code: tyso to get free shipping & 30% off your first order. Join the growing rowing community at Hydrow. Goto https://www.hydrow.com and use code TYSO to save up to $500 off your Hydrow. Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at https://www.htlixsleep.com/tyso and use code HELIXPARTNER20.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/takeyourshoesoff

Meghan and Melisa watched A24's (a non-struck company) Dicks: The Musical. It was directed by Larry Charles and written by and starring Josh Sharp and Aaron Jackson. It also stars: Megan Mullally, Nathan Lane, Megan Thee Stallion, and Bowen Yang.But Am I Wrong:Melisa: This might be one of the greatest films of all timeMeghan: All films should have bloopersBut Are You Wrong:Meghan and Melisa read various reviewsBut Are They WrongMelisa: TrevorMeghan: TwinsWrite In: butamiwrongpod@gmail.comWeigh In: vote in the weekly poll on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/by.meghan.and.melisa/Buy Our Merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/don-t-blame-meJoin Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dontblamemeFollow Us:https://www.instagram.com/by.meghan.and.melisa/https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdYV7J5p/Follow Meghan:https://www.instagram.com/meghanrienks/https://twitter.com/meghanrienkshttps://www.youtube.com/c/meghanrienksFollow Melisa:https://www.instagram.com/sheisnotmelissa/https://www.instagram.com/diamondmprintproductionshttps://twitter.com/SheIsNotMelissa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.