Podcasts about Mulaney

Braun plays Mulaney in a minute. 

Veronica plays Mulaney in a Minute to win tickets to the John Mulaney show at the Keith Albee. 

Joey recaps a John Mulaney bit to win tickets to the show. 

Dave and Jenn talk about the Mulaney in a Minute contest with a chance to see John Mulaney at the Keith Albee. 

Justin Spitzer is a co-creator and executive producer of "St. Denis Medical." Prior to that, he created and ran NBC comedies "Superstore" (2015- 2021) and "American Auto" (2021-2023). His other writing/producing credits include seven seasons of "The Office", as well as "Scrubs", "Committed", "Courting Alex", and "Mulaney". We chat about Superstore and leaving, creating shows, rejection and moving forward, collaborating and the writer's room, working on The Office, Bill Lawrence, when shows end, pivoting from acting plus plenty more! Check Justin out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinspitzer X/ Twitter: https://x.com/justinspitzer ------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/ and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info. https://www.instagram.com/michael_kahan/ https://twitter.com/Michael_Kahan

I'm with my ride-or-die comedy buddy, Alla—the best thing Russia ever exported (sorry, Yakov). We talk about how we met on day one of a bargain comedy class, why her Kazakh childhood gives her stand-up a one-of-a-kind voice, and the very wild way a farm goat once “sobriety tested” her dad.You'll also hear our tales from a truly… colorful open mic, my new mini-segment “Things That Are Things,” and why I'm all-in on bringing more clean laughs to San Diego.Episode Timeline (top moments)[16:15] The legendary goat story: how a bottle of vodka saved the day—and why my car suddenly smelled like a bar.[17:20] We head to a Sunday open mic at a brewery… and discover vampires, strippers (maybe), and everything in between.[20:25] “Unlike this 70-year-old lady here”—getting noticed (or not) and why stagewear matters.[33:05] Alla's crowd-killer bit about “three testicles,” my dog, and the punch line that blew up the room.[39:10] Why we're planting a flag for clean comedy in San Diego—“clean is green.”[42:40] Our comic crushes: Joe Koy, Leanne Morgan, Karen Mills, and more I can't stop quoting.[49:30] Inside baseball: the brutal red light, tight sets, and how we prep before a show.Links & ResourcesMusso & Frank Grill (Hollywood hang; our favorite pre-show time capsule)Mic Drop San Diego; The Comedy Store – La Jolla (stages we love)Lazy River Comedy @ the Irish pub show we mention (San Diego scene)Comics we shout out: Joe Koy, Leanne Morgan, Karen Mills, Paula (coming on the pod!), Bill Burr, Nate Bargatze, Sebastian Maniscalco, John Mulaney, Fortune Feimster, Tig Notaro, Dustin Nickerson, Richard Kind (on the Mulaney show).Connect with UsGuest: Alla Munguia — @allamunguiaHost: @SuziChicago everywhere.If you laughed or smiled today, do me a solid: rate the show, follow, and share it with a friend. Every tap helps us bring more clean comedy to more ears. See you next time!

Welcome back you hooligans, it's another fun time on the pod. Timmy is one week away from marriage and we cannot wait for the fit reveal. Get your damn tickets to the NOLA wedding shows after the big day. Meanwhile, Tom has a little SNAFU (a term with which he is very familiar with and just taught Tim about) in Dallas. Ole Timmy also performs at a fundraiser with quite the good cause, and Tom gets away with the girlfriend for a few days. Send us a note, leave a comment, tell a friend, we love ya! Email: roommatesinlawcomedy@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roommates_in_law Tommy Brennan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somekidtommy Tour dates: https://punchup.live/tommybrennan Tim Smith: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oletimmysmith Tour dates: https://linktr.ee/oletimmysmith 

Dave Chappelle's was in Abu Dhabi where he joked about Donald Trump and the Israel-Iran conflict.John Mulaney's new book club is called 'Mulaney Reads' featuring the novel 'Play World' by Adam Ross.WWE announced Late Night with Tony Hinchcliffe during Summer Slam Weekend.Adam Sandler, in character as Happy Gilmore, announces the Boston Bruins' 2025 NHL draft pick.Johnny shares insights on his comedy special preferences and upcoming shows, including a special by Justin Willman titled 'Magic Lover'. The National Comedy Center events for the week are outlined, featuring appearances by Lewis Black and Roy Wood Jr.Get the show without ads. Five bucks.  For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus.    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 https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.

Johnny Mac discusses the return of Dave Chappelle's summer shows and a conversation between Chappelle and Mo Amer about their experiences and challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent Writers Guild strike. The episode also covers Theo Von's comments on Palestine, John Mulaney's uncertain future with Netflix, and insights on the late-night show circuit, including Seth Meyers and Brett Goldstein's anecdotes. The episode concludes with a story about Jeff Garlin walking out on a comedy dinner perhaps due to a payment dispute.00:00  Dave Chappelle's Summer Shows00:23 Mo Amer and Dave Chappelle's Conversation02:14 Theo Von's Take on Palestine02:58 John Mulaney's Netflix Show Speculations06:07 Seth Meyers on Hosting Late Night08:10 Brett Goldstein's Journey to Ted Lasso11:05 Jeff Garland's Comedy Dinner WalkoutGet the show without ads. Five bucks.  For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus.    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 https://linktr.ee/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.

Some big news: Corbin and Matt lost their minds and recorded about film academy stuff for two hours. Our topic is Hollywood Continuty and its accelerants and defectors, which we process thought the frame of Tony Scott's 2006 Sort-of-sci-fi movie Deja Vu. Topics are wide and varied and include: comic book storytelling, film scanning, the digital console, Jim Cavizel, Ozu (again), and Michael Bay, the angel and the demon in one manifestation and the role of superhero movies in rebelling AGAINST post-continuity.  Read Bordwell on late continutiy here. Read Shaviro on Post-Continuity here. Corbin recc's Mulaney's latest special, which is not NEW. Matt recc's his own Substack.  Next week's episode is about RACHEL GETTING MARRIED. check that out it's great

Johnny Mac covers the comedic feud between Seth Meyers and Jimmy Kimmel as they exchange humorous attack ads in the race for Emmy nominations. Season 2 of the comedy series 'Tires' is set to premiere on Netflix, featuring new cast members like Thomas Hayden Church and Vince Vaughn. Shane Gillis voices his thoughts on targeted commercials during the NBA playoffs, while Hannah Berner recounts an awkward performance in New Hampshire. Also, the long-lost Jerry Lewis film 'The Day the Clown Cried' could finally be released in 2025. Comedians Bert Kreischer and Tom Segura make an appearance on WWE Raw despite past controversies. John Mulaney's headline-grabbing 'fight' with 14-year-olds on his talk show leads to a mixed reaction.Other highlights include an Adam Sandler costume party, the unexpected marriage of Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence's children, and a look at the new sitcom 'Leanne' starring Leanne Morgan.   00:13 Seth Meyers vs. Jimmy Kimmel: Emmy Attack Ads04:00 Shane Gillis and the NBA Playoffs05:17 Hannah Burner's Knicks Joke Backfires05:49 The Day the Clown Cried: Jerry Lewis' Lost Film07:24 Bert Kreischer and Tom Segura on WWE Raw11:22 Adam Sandler Costume Party and Eddie Murphy's Family News12:22 New Sitcom 'Leanne' by Chuck Lorre Get the show without ads. Five bucks.  For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus.    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 https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.

Johnny Mac discusses Ricky Gervais receiving his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and reflects on Ricky's approach to controversial comedy topics. The episode also covers Nick Kroll's experience organizing John Mulaney's intervention during the pandemic and criticism of Mulaney's show. Additionally, the tensions around bike lanes in New York City and a conversation about Bob Gale's insights into adapting 'Back to the Future' for the stage are highlighted. The episode wraps up with information on accessing commercial-free content.00:00 Ricky Gervais' Hollywood Walk of Fame Star02:54 Nick Kroll on John Mulaney's Intervention04:26 Debate on New York City Bike Lanes08:14 John Mulaney and SNL Speculations08:33 Sheng Wang on Standup Comedy09:23 Back to the Future Musical Insights10:50 Conclusion and Subscription InformationGet the show without ads. Five bucks.  For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus.    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 https://linktr.ee/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.

 Johnny Mac recaps the latest in comedy news. Topics include John Mulaney discussing his sobriety journey on Ted Danson's podcast, Mike Birbiglia's reflections on family and writing, Ronnie Chieng's journey to American citizenship, Jo Koy and Ram Yousef's commencement speeches, and Amy Schumer's real estate ventures. The episode also highlights new comedy shows announced by the BBC, a recap of a comedian roundtable by Hollywood Reporter, and a unique story involving a comedian's personalized license plate auction.  00:06 John Mulaney's Sobriety Journey01:39 Mike Birbiglia's New Show and Personal Insights02:16 Ronny Chieng's American Citizenship Journey03:49 Jo Koy's Commencement Speech04:31 Ramy Youssef's Commencement Speech05:17 Seth Meyers' Bombing Story05:43 Stephen Colbert's DC Comics Cover07:22 Amy Schumer's Real Estate Ventures08:23 BBC's New Comedy ShowsGet the show without ads. Five bucks.  For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus.    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 https://linktr.ee/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.

Topics include Ryan Reynolds' appearance on Conan O'Brien, Sarah Silverman's reflections on October 7th, critical reviews of John Mulaney's Netflix talk show, and accusations that Mulaney's show mimics Chris Gethard's. Mateo Lane's Hulu special is mentioned, alongside Theo Von's recent posts about hanging out with Ivanka and Jared Kushner. The podcast also covers Kevin Hart's new film casting in New Jersey, Bill Maher shutting down his podcast company, and celebrity opinions on Dave Chappelle and Donald Trump hosting SNL. The episode concludes with mentions of a successful fundraising event for cancer research hosted by prominent comedians.00:00 Introduction and Ryan Reynolds on Conan00:42 Sarah Silverman's Stand-Up Struggles01:07 John Mulaney's Netflix Talk Show Critique03:43 Mateo Lane's Comedy Journey05:12 Theo Von's Celebrity Encounter05:46 Kevin Hart's New Film Casting Call07:15 Bill Maher Shuts Down Podcast Company08:12 Nora Dunn on Controversial SNL Hosts10:48 Comedy Versus Cancer Benefit Event11:52 Conclusion and Ways to Support the ShowGet the show without ads. Five bucks.  For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus.    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 https://linktr.ee/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.

John Mulaney's bold case for inducting Weird Al Yankovic into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Mulaney credits Weird Al's parody “Smells Like Nirvana” for introducing him to Nirvana's iconic “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” sparking a debate about the parody legend's influence on music and culture. Jeff and Jeremy break down Weird Al's chart-topping success, sold-out tours, and undeniable impact, comparing him to this year's Hall of Fame inductees like The White Stripes, Soundgarden, Outkast, Cyndi Lauper, Joe Cocker, Chubby Checker, and Bad Company. Is Weird Al more deserving than some of these icons? Jeff and Jeremy weigh the pros and cons, reminiscing about Al's hilarious costume changes, radio fake-outs with hits like “Eat It,” and his unique ability to transform serious songs into comedic gold. Tune in for a fun, nostalgic discussion on whether the king of parody belongs in the Hall—and why Mulaney's Rolling Stone shoutout might just make it happen!

John Mulaney's commitment to reviewing Rock Hall of Fame inductees and snubs annually, despite past hurdles like Covid and personal issues. Mulaney also shared his humorous thoughts on 'Let's Twist Again' by Chubby Checker. Johnny Mac highlights the 12th annual Patrice O'Neill Comedy Benefit Concert with a stellar lineup and recounts his past experiences with O'Neill. The episode also features a detailed recount from Nora Dunn of her confrontation with SNL's decision to host the controversial Andrew Dice Clay, including the fallout with Lorne Michaels. Additionally, Iliza Shlesinger shares her approach to inclusive comedy that resonates across diverse audiences. Johnny wraps up by encouraging listeners to support his show on various platforms. 00:15 John Mulaney's Rock Hall of Fame Insights01:59 Patrice O'Neal Comedy Benefit Concert02:52 Nora Dunn's SNL Controversy06:16 iliza Shlesinger on Reaching Diverse AudiencesGet the show without ads. Five bucks.  For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus.    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 https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.

“What happens when John Mulaney agrees to fight three 14-year-old boys… and one of them is 5'7”, 226 pounds?”That's the kind of absurd brilliance you'll find in this wildly entertaining episode of The Ben and Skin Show, where Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray dive headfirst into the bizarre, the hilarious, and the unexpectedly heartfelt.The crew breaks down the latest episode of John Mulaney's Netflix talk show, where he not only hosts blindfolded but also continues his running bit of preparing to fight three teenage boys in the season finale. This week's challenger? Jacob—a confident, smack-talking 14-year-old who's 5'7” and 226 pounds.“If you punch a 14-year-old in the face, you could kill them.”“I think they're gonna beat the crap out of him.”“Can he at least wear one of those suits where dogs attack you?”

Johnny Mac delivers the latest in comedy news, including Ricky Gervais's tweet about 'The Office' spinoff 'The Paper,' highlights from the Fox Upfronts featuring Jamie Fox and David Letterman, and updates on upcoming TV shows like 'The Bear' and 'Barbershop.' He also discusses the impact of the Kreischerr and Segura 5K run, Matt Rife's new movie 'The Escort,' and John Mulaney's new show topics. Additionally, Johnny covers a Vanity Fair profile on Sarah Sherman, the Golden Globes adding a podcast award, and Stuart Lee's decision to avoid performing in the US. Lastly, a surprising bakery sighting of comedian Romesh Ranganathan rounds out the news.00:00 Gervais Tweet00:23 Fox Upfronts Highlights01:24 Amazon Upfronts and New Shows02:13 Kreischer and Segura's 5K Event03:08 Matt Rife's New Movie03:31 John Mulaney's Show Topics04:36 Sarah Sherman on Vanity Fair06:10 Bill Maher and Tony Hinchcliffe Podcast06:50 Golden Globes New Podcast Award07:53 Gossip Corner and Stuart Lee's ConcernsGet the show without ads. Five bucks.  For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus.    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 https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.

NEW SEGMENT ALERT!  The Suck Zone is where we do a bit of house cleaning and followups, today we have an update to John Mulaney fighting 3 teenage boys.

In episode 1857, Jack and Miles are joined by creator and writer of The RedDot Comics, Kim Winder, Kim Winder, to discuss… Dems Ready To Fight Their Own Base? Egg Prices At An All Time High Despite Government Bailouts Because …. Price Gouging??? Am I Pronouncing That Right? 100 Men vs Gorilla Meme Inspires John Mulaney To Invite Literal Children To Fight Him and more! David Hogg: More than a dozen Democratic incumbents could be primaried Most Democrats say their party’s elected officials are not pushing hard enough against Trump’s policies Egg Prices At An All Time High Despite Government Bailouts Because …. Price Gouging??? 100 Men vs Gorilla Meme Inspires John Mulaney To Invite Literal Children To Fight Him Bubbles Jackson Interview | Everybody's Live With John Mulaney | Netflix LISTEN: The Early Bird Catches by Karate BoogalooSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Johnny Mac delves into Shane Gillis' experience at the Masters, the comedic dynamics between John Mulaney and David Letterman on Mulaney's talk show, and Jimmy Kimmel's thoughts on the late-night TV landscape. He critiques the chaotic nature of Mulaney's production and the awkward placement of guests, suggesting a simpler format. Highlights also include Jimmy Fallon's new show ‘On Brand' and Katt Williams getting a street named after him. Additionally, there's coverage of the Melbourne Comedy Festival, ian nsightful quotes from an Icelandic comedian Ari Ljn. 00:11 Shane Gillis at the Masters01:06 Personal NASCAR Experience01:59 John Mulaney's Talk Show Critique05:36 Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Journey07:33 Jimmy Fallon's New Show09:36 Katt Williams Gets a Street10:44 Melbourne Comedy Festival Highlights11:40 Interview with Icelandic Comedian Ari LjnUnlock 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 which says UNITERRUPTED LISTENING. 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/dailycomedynews 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, visitcaloroga.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!  It's also parody made with the help of AI, so its a computer you're gettng upset at. Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there's free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.com Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.

Dani & Brett are back for another episode, first diving into the latest on Survivor. Chrissy was sent to the jury this week. After an entire season of mostly lying low, Chrissy spent the last two tribal councils being a malcontent and actively combatant against a majority of the remaining castaways. Curious gameplay! No wonder they sent her packing!Later in the show, Danielle shares her confusion with Netflix's Everybody's Live, the weekly chat show starring John Mulaney and a rotating cadre of weird guests and bad bits.Brett then dives into the newest Apple TV+ series, Your Friends and Neighbors. The return of Jon Hamm to the small screen has come with a lot of press and early praise, but Brett thinks the show is more dud than stud.Finally, Brett saw 'Sinners' and it gets two strong thumbs up.Follow Hey Julie on Bluesky and submit your questions ⁠⁠@HeyJulieBB⁠⁠.bsky.social, our ⁠⁠Discord server⁠⁠, or email us ⁠heyjuliebigbrother@gmail.com⁠!Watch Hey Julie on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠Follow Brett ⁠⁠@BrettRader⁠⁠.bsky.socialFollow Danielle ⁠⁠@DingDongDani.bsky.social

Comedy Catch-Up: Conan's Award, Mulaney's Buzz, and Tracy Morgan's MSG IncidentJohnny Mack returns from Dublin to catch up on the latest comedy news. Tonight, Conan O'Brien receives the Mark Twain Prize for comedy amidst speculation about potential political commentary. Johnny discusses his thoughts on recent comedy specials and the need for new voices in the field. He also touches on John Mulaney's show and its mixed reviews, Tracy Morgan's food poisoning incident at an NBA game, and Bill Burr's unexpected appearance on 'The View.' The episode wraps up with updates on Bert Kreischer's fitness journey, Brett Goldstein's upcoming HBO special, and a controversial arrest of a Russian comedian.00:00 Introduction and Catching Up00:40 Comedy Specials and New Voices01:49 Conan O'Brien's Mark Twain Prize04:08 Conan's Oscar and South by Southwest Stories06:07 John Mulaney's Show and Netflix Concerns08:17 Tracy Morgan's Knicks Game Incident09:29 Bill Burr's Media Appearances10:59 Bert Kreischer's Fitness and Comedy13:30 Brett Goldstein's HBO Special13:59 Russian Comedian's Arrest14:39 Conclusion and Upcoming EpisodesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.

Johnny Mac discusses John Mulaney's recent interviews and reflections on his career. Mulaney shares his personal rules for life, valuable advice he's received, and his thoughts on fame and success. The episode also covers Tom Papa's feelings on Bruce Springsteen and New Jersey, Kevin Hart's fashion evolution, and Sam Morrell's views on traveling by bus. Additional highlights include upcoming events like the BAFTA Games Awards hosted by Phil Wang, and C2E2's comedy track featuring Patton Oswalt. 00:14 John Mulaney's Media Appearances and Insights00:51 John Mulaney's Life Lessons and Career Advice03:50 Bill Burr's Public Persona and Podcasting06:02 Comedy Events and Interviews 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 which says UNITERRUPTED LISTENING. 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/dailycomedynews 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 which says UNITERRUPTED LISTENING. 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/dailycomedynews Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.

In this episode of Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac discusses the latest comedy specials from John Mulaney and Bill Burr. Mac shares his mixed feelings on Mulaney's new Netflix show, noting the awkwardness among panelists and uneven reviews, while also giving a detailed review of Bill Burr's special 'Drop Dead Years,' discussing Burr's views on billionaires, his approach to comedy, and his recent interviews. Additionally, the episode covers other comedy news, including Nikki Glaser returning as the host of the Golden Globes, a new Marc Maron documentary, and updates on the Community movie and Daniel Sloss's security concerns.  00:00 Introduction and Today's Headlines00:15 John Mulaney's New Special: A Rough Start02:52 Bill Burr's Latest Special: What to Expect03:11 Bill Burr's Interview Insights03:56 Bill Burr's Real Estate and Lifestyle06:04 Bill Burr's Comedy Philosophy11:19 Nikki Glaser and Marc Maron's Latest Projects12:23 Gossip Corner: Kreischer and Tom Segura get burgers13:00 Joel McHale on Community and Daniel Sloss on Russell Brand 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 which says UNITERRUPTED LISTENING. 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.

On today's episode of Daily Comedy News, host Johnny Mac discusses several major comedy updates. Netflix has announced a partnership with Tony Hinchcliffe, with new 'Kill Tony' comedy specials and a stand-up special slated for release. John Mulaney appears on CBS Good Morning and reflects on his influences, early career, and decision to perform in suits. Mulaney also opens up about his sobriety and the joy of performing live. Additionally, Josh Johnson combats ticket resellers by refunding tickets and making them available at original prices, while Taylor Tomlinson reacts humorously to young fans in her audience. Chelsea Handler dismisses the idea of dating Elon Musk, and Leslie Jones enjoys AEW Wrestling. Lastly, 'Deli Boys' receives creative marketing promotion ahead of its Hulu release. 00:17 Tony Hinchcliffe's Netflix Deal01:44 John Mulaney's Live Show and Press Tour07:37 Josh Johnson's Ticket Resale Solution08:55 Taylor Tomlinson's Young Audience09:58 Chelsea Handler on Elon Musk10:46 Leslie Jones at AEW Wrestling11:14 Mo Amer and Paul Wall Surprise Performance11:27 Deli Boys on Hulu 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 which says UNITERRUPTED LISTENING. 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.

Turns out this year is gonna have a March as usual, so Down to Watch is  sneaking a peek at the upcoming TV treats! Early in the month, Dan's gotta catch the Oscars and Raul's happy to see the Daredevil series get Born Again. Later, there's comedy in crime family bodegas and Seth Rogen's studio dealings. On the serious side, real cops deal with missing and invisible victims on the streets while fake cops shake down drug dealers despite the bad vibes those kind of hijinks might attract. There's a look back at the elimination of Bin Laden, a look forward to Mulaney taking a crack at live TV, and more! March right over and have a listen!

Johnny Mac shares his initial reactions to the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live, which aired last night.He highlights key sketches, performances, and moments from the episode, including Steve Martin's monologue, Eddie Murphy's standout performances, and Adam Sandler's emotional musical tribute. Johnny also touches on the nostalgic and poignant tributes, like the 'Don't Look Back in Anger' short film and Paul McCartney's closing performance. Note the regular Monday episode went out earlier today and can be found below in the feed.00:43 Opening Sketches and Monologue01:22 Steve Martin and John Mulaney's Highlights03:26 Black Jeopardy and Eddie Murphy's Return04:37 Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, and Ryan Reynolds05:58 Weekend Update and Bill Murray's Rankings07:54 Adam Sandler's Emotional Tribute09:57 Tom Hanks' Speech and Mulaney's Musical Sketch11:28 Eddie Murphy's Scared Straight Sketch12:35 Garrett Morris and John Belushi's Short Film13:35 Paul McCartney's Performance and GoodbyesUnlock 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 which says UNITERRUPTED LISTENING. 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.

In today's episode of Daily Comedy News, host Johnny Mac discusses John Mulaney's interview with GQ about his focus and drive in stand-up comedy. The show also highlights insights and anecdotes from several comedians including Seth Meyers on Mulaney's comedic style, Jim Jefferies on global comedy success, Anthony Jeselnik on acting and his evolving hairstyle, Preacher Lawson's tips for aspiring comedians, Sarah Silverman's views on cancel culture and growth, and Gianmarco Cerezi's memorable career moments. The episode wraps up with a humorous and challenging story about Ceresi's corporate gig. Listeners are encouraged to share the podcast and explore the ad-free version.00:00 John Mulaney's Journey01:07 Jim Jefferies on Breaking into America02:05 Anthony Jeselnik on Acting and Comedy03:36 Preacher Lawson's Comedy Tips05:08 Sarah Silverman on Cancel Culture05:35 Gianmarco Soresi's Career Highlight and Worst ShowUnlock 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!  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.

SNL Hall of Fame Water Cooler: Jack White and Musical Guests on SNLWelcome to this week's SNL Hall of Fame Water Cooler! Host jD and co-hosts Joe and Shari dive into the world of Saturday Night Live musical guests, discussing Jack White's impressive five-time appearances and his unique contributions to SNL's musical legacy. They break down Jack's performances, his versatility, and why he should be considered for the Hall of Fame. Plus, hear their thoughts on this week's SNL episode hosted by John Mulaney, including favorite sketches and Hall of Shame moments.Episode Highlights: • Jack White's Path on SNL – From The White Stripes to his solo work, we discuss Jack White's evolution and impact on SNL, including his role as a last-minute replacement and his distinct live performances. • Musical Guests and Hall of Fame Potential – Joe and Shari debate whether musical guests should be held to the same Hall of Fame standards as other SNL contributors. • SNL Hall of Shame Picks – The team highlights sketches and moments that didn't quite hit the mark this week. • John Mulaney's Hosting Return – The best and worst sketches from the latest Mulaney-hosted episode, and why the classic recurring sketches keep fans coming back.Connect with Us • Email: snlhofwc@gmail.com • Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/snlhof • Socials: @snlhof on all platformsThanks for tuning in to SNL Hall of Fame Water Cooler. Don't miss next week's episode as we discuss Bobby Moynihan's potential for the Hall of Fame with special guest Sammy Kay!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/snlhof/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Get tickets for Tom's Come Together Tour at https://tomsegura.com/tour SPONSORS: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/BEARS and get on your way to being your best self. Visit https://forthepeople.com/bears or Pound LAW - Pound 529 - from your cell. Thanks to Equip Foods for sponsoring today's video! Head to my link at https://equipfoods.com/bears and use our promo code BEARS to get 20% off your first order, or combine this offer with a subscription and get 35% off your first subscription. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at https://shopify.com/bears, all lowercase. Sponsored by Formula 1 Las Vegas It's another week of 2 Bears, 1 Cave with Burnt Crystals being joined by guest bear, Judd Apatow! Judd is the producer of every great comedy from the 2000's and he's got some insider stories behind some of those hits to share. He reveals to Bert why he likes writing about dumb guys and stoners, shares a cute story about writing to Steve Martin in his early days, and Bert gives us an update on Tom and Garth. Judd and Bert also talk about Adam Sandler's clothing style, rich guy stuff, F1, being recognized in public, Steely Dan, 80's comedies, Mulaney, Garry Shandling, and why nobody runs to see comedies in movie theaters anymore. Check it out! 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 259 https://tomsegura.com/tour https://www.bertbertbert.com/tour https://store.ymhstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marvel's franchise fatigue seems like the perfect target for comedy, but can the new HBO satire The Franchise overcome the baggage of the subject matter? Is it more of a 30 Rock or a Studio 60? But first! Big ratings for our favorite new procedurals, trouble in paradise for the Golden Bachelorette, more scoops on the Abbott/Sunny crossover, and a triumphant quarter at Netflix (featuring surprise Mulaney news!). ———

MUSIC Sean "Diddy" Combs found out that his trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges has been scheduled for May 5th, 2025. A former employee of Kanye West's has filed a lawsuit against the rapper, alleging emotional distress and retaliation. Disturbed will mark 25 years since the release of their debut album, The Sickness on a tour next year! For a first set they will play that album in its entirety, and then do a second set of greatest hits. We will see them on March 2nd at Enterprise Center. You can register for the pre-sale now at Disturbed.live through Monday morning. The pre-sale is slated for Tuesday, with remaining tickets going on sale Friday October 18th. Flavor Flav is sharing his smell-good secrets. The rapper shared with People that finding the right scent is a must. "When I was a kid, my dad used to always keep Old Spice in the cabinet in the bathroom. So that was the cologne that I used to wear when I used to go to school in the fourth grade." TV The 2024-25 NFL season marks Carrie Underwood's 12th year to perform the Sunday Night Football theme song  John Mulaney will return to Netflix. After a limited edition talk show during this year's "Netflix is a Joke" festival in Los Angeles, Mulaney will get a live weekly program on the streaming service. If you are a non-Apple person but want to see shows like Severance, you are in luck. The Apple TV Plus library has been added to Prime Video. MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS: It seems insane that it's taken this long, but we're finally getting a live-action "Voltron" movie . . . and it'll star former Superman Henry Cavill. AND FINALLY If you're a fan of horror movies, then you know all about the final girl.  She's the woman who survives the killer, and usually kills him or her. People over at Ranker.com are voting for their favorite final girl. Here are the Top 10:  1. Laurie Strode from "Halloween", played by Jamie Lee Curtis  2. Sidney Prescott from "Scream", played by Neve Campbell  3. Ellen Ripley from "Alien", played by Sigourney Weaver  4. Grace Le Domas from "Ready or Not", played by Samara Weaving  5. Nancy Thompson from "A Nightmare on Elm Street", played by Heather Langenkamp     AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MUSICSean "Diddy" Combs found out that his trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges has been scheduled for May 5th, 2025.A former employee of Kanye West's has filed a lawsuit against the rapper, alleging emotional distress and retaliation.Disturbed will mark 25 years since the release of their debut album, The Sickness on a tour next year! For a first set they will play that album in its entirety, and then do a second set of greatest hits. We will see them on March 2nd at Enterprise Center. You can register for the pre-sale now at Disturbed.live through Monday morning. The pre-sale is slated for Tuesday, with remaining tickets going on sale Friday October 18th.Flavor Flav is sharing his smell-good secrets. The rapper shared with People that finding the right scent is a must. "When I was a kid, my dad used to always keep Old Spice in the cabinet in the bathroom. So that was the cologne that I used to wear when I used to go to school in the fourth grade."TVThe 2024-25 NFL season marks Carrie Underwood's 12th year to perform the Sunday Night Football theme song John Mulaney will return to Netflix. After a limited edition talk show during this year's "Netflix is a Joke" festival in Los Angeles, Mulaney will get a live weekly program on the streaming service. If you are a non-Apple person but want to see shows like Severance, you are in luck. The Apple TV Plus library has been added to Prime Video.MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:It seems insane that it's taken this long, but we're finally getting a live-action "Voltron" movie . . . and it'll star former Superman Henry Cavill.AND FINALLYIf you're a fan of horror movies, then you know all about the final girl.  She's the woman who survives the killer, and usually kills him or her. People over at Ranker.com are voting for their favorite final girl.Here are the Top 10: 1. Laurie Strode from "Halloween", played by Jamie Lee Curtis 2. Sidney Prescott from "Scream", played by Neve Campbell 3. Ellen Ripley from "Alien", played by Sigourney Weaver 4. Grace Le Domas from "Ready or Not", played by Samara Weaving 5. Nancy Thompson from "A Nightmare on Elm Street", played by Heather Langenkamp  AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES! 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.

Before Langston Kerman was one of the most exciting stand-up comedians working right now, he taught poetry to high school students. As he tells the audience in his debut Netflix special ‘Bad Poetry,' he was desperate to find another path for his life. In this episode, Kerman talks about getting his big break writing for Oscars host Chris Rock (even if he didn't get a single joke on the broadcast), convincing his favorite comedian John Mulaney to direct his special, trying not to alienate Larry David during his very first Hollywood gig, and why he fears that fans of HBO's ‘Insecure' will never, ever let him “be free.” He also shares some behind-the-scenes stories from his time writing on the year's most brilliantly weird talk show, ‘Everybody's in LA,' including the one pitch that was deemed too weird by Mulaney. Listen to My Momma Told Me with Langston Kerman and David GborieFollow Langston Kerman on Instagram @langstonkermanFollow 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.

Jimmy Kimmel's Oscars hosting streak has come to an end. Kimmel, who has hosted the Oscars four times, stated that he “always dreamed of hosting the Oscars exactly four times,” so when he was asked to host the 2025 Oscars on March 2, he took a pass. John Mulaney was one of the leading candidates to host the 2025 Academy Awards should Kimmel decline, but Mulaney has passed as well due to “scheduling conflicts.” A wax figure of legendary Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor was unveiled at the National Wax Museum in Dublin, and it was ... not good. This brings us to take a look at the worst celebrity wax figures of all time: Angelina Jolie, Julia Roberts, Sylvester Stallone, John Travolta, Miley Cyrus, Barack Obama, and many more!  Go to trymiracle.com/NORMAL and use code NORMAL to claim your FREE THREE-PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40%. Guests: Matt McClowry and Derek Richards

Ryan McQuade (AwardsWatch) joins Christina to countdown their favorite movies of 2024 so far. A great mix! From Challengers to Hit Man and so many more. Plus the latest movie news, Horizon Part 2 heading to the Venice Film Festival, who will host the Oscars after Kimmel and Mulaney pass up the offer, Chalamet as Bob Dylan and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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On this week's show, the hosts begin by dissecting The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, the fourth chapter in the Apes franchise. Set “many generations” in the future, the latest installment (directed by Wes Ball and starring Owen Teague) is an undeniably well-crafted summer blockbuster – but does it achieve the level of complexity and thought its predecessors did? (Read Dana's review for Slate for further analysis.) Then, it's onto John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in LA, a six-part live Netflix special that aired during the streaming giant's comedy festival. The conceit is thus: Netflix is a Joke attracts the best comedians in the world to LA, John Mulaney interviews them. But the final product is much stranger than that description, both a rejection and reinvention of the tired late-night talk show format, in which Mulaney interviews celebrities and non-celebrities, airs sketches, and delivers long monologues on the character of LA. Is Everybody's in LA chaotic and sloppy, or a ragged delight? Our panel discusses. Finally, the trio is joined by Slate's music critic, Carl Wilson, to eulogize the legendary musician and “producing engineer” (his preferred title) Steve Albini. Known for recording albums with Joanna Newsom, Nirvana, and the Pixies, among others, Albini considered himself a documentarian of sound and a technical expert, and brought his punk-rock ethic to everything he did. Read Steve Albini's essay, “The Problem with Music” and his letter to Nirvana. In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, the panel discusses cultural arbitrage with Slate's music critic, Carl Wilson, inspired by W. David Marx's essay for The Atlantic, “The Diminishing Returns of Having Good Taste.”  Email us at culturefest@slate.com.  Endorsements: Dana: “Who's Afraid of Judith Butler?” – a profile of the philosopher and gender theorist by Parul Sehgal for The New Yorker. Julia: “Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter. Stephen: The delightful, catchy, and exuberant (with a tincture of melancholy) music of New Zealand band, Yumi Zuma. (Check out Steve's playlist here.)  Podcast production by Jared Downing. Production assistance by Kat Hong.  Hosts Dana Stephens, Julia Turner, Stephen Metcalf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show, the hosts begin by dissecting The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, the fourth chapter in the Apes franchise. Set “many generations” in the future, the latest installment (directed by Wes Ball and starring Owen Teague) is an undeniably well-crafted summer blockbuster – but does it achieve the level of complexity and thought its predecessors did? (Read Dana's review for Slate for further analysis.) Then, it's onto John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in LA, a six-part live Netflix special that aired during the streaming giant's comedy festival. The conceit is thus: Netflix is a Joke attracts the best comedians in the world to LA, John Mulaney interviews them. But the final product is much stranger than that description, both a rejection and reinvention of the tired late-night talk show format, in which Mulaney interviews celebrities and non-celebrities, airs sketches, and delivers long monologues on the character of LA. Is Everybody's in LA chaotic and sloppy, or a ragged delight? Our panel discusses. Finally, the trio is joined by Slate's music critic, Carl Wilson, to eulogize the legendary musician and “producing engineer” (his preferred title) Steve Albini. Known for recording albums with Joanna Newsom, Nirvana, and the Pixies, among others, Albini considered himself a documentarian of sound and a technical expert, and brought his punk-rock ethic to everything he did. Read Steve Albini's essay, “The Problem with Music” and his letter to Nirvana. In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, the panel discusses cultural arbitrage with Slate's music critic, Carl Wilson, inspired by W. David Marx's essay for The Atlantic, “The Diminishing Returns of Having Good Taste.”  Email us at culturefest@slate.com.  Endorsements: Dana: “Who's Afraid of Judith Butler?” – a profile of the philosopher and gender theorist by Parul Sehgal for The New Yorker. Julia: “Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter. Stephen: The delightful, catchy, and exuberant (with a tincture of melancholy) music of New Zealand band, Yumi Zuma. (Check out Steve's playlist here.)  Podcast production by Jared Downing. Production assistance by Kat Hong.  Hosts Dana Stephens, Julia Turner, Stephen Metcalf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Life is comfortable in the ivory tower. You can look down on the rest of the world from the observatory window, seated next to your collection of books chock full of ancient wisdom and quips. The Jedi Order was trapped in this state during the years leading up to the Star Wars prequel trilogy (Episodes I, II, III). The Jedi Council literally sat around at the top of an ivory-looking tower on Coruscant, projecting outward their enlightenment and supernatural power as they looked out on Coruscant from the council chamber. How nice. Yes, there were Jedi of action. If you weren't on the Council, you were doing missions more regularly and seeing the real state of the galaxy. But if you moved up the Council, your world would be books, meditation, politics, and endless discussion. This is famously why Qui-Gon Jinn rejected an offer to join the Jedi Council when a seat opened up. During the Clone Wars period, Jedi Council members experienced more regular deployment into the field, leading many to die in battle. But again, it was not the historical norm. Why am I going on about this? Philosophy is for living and leadingI too like my books. I like my office. I like sitting in it, with my books, reading, highlighting, and writing about what I absorb. It's nice and very cozy. Over the last week though, I've been faced with a call to leave the coziness of my office and enter a different space, one I'd say is a bit more uncomfortable and perilous. I didn't want to answer that call, which I'd received from a number of people in my community, asking me to consider running for City Council in Manassas, Virginia. A lane was open and no one was stepping in to fill it. That means the city gets more of the same in terms of leadership. I thought of Geeky Stoics, my writing, and my time to be alone and think about philosophy, and I didn't like the idea at all.Then I remembered something. The Stoics were (mostly) doers. Many of the Roman Stoics at their peak were ivory tower types in that they were privileged and powerful, but they were “in the arena” as it were, and engaged in public life. Seneca, advisor to the emperor, a masterful politician, and a former senator. Marcus Aurelius, emperor of Rome, not by blood but by merit. He didn't want the purple robe of the emperorship, and he feared it greatly. Thomas Jefferson famously passed away with a copy of Seneca by his bedside. John Adams wrote with great knowledge and appreciation of Epictetus and Aurelius, and George Washington also kept the words of Seneca close as he rose into leadership roles in the Continental Army. To say nothing of President Teddy Roosevelt adventuring through the Amazon with Meditations in his backpack…..Rolling back the clock a bit to Greece, the Stoic known as Cleanthes was known to haul water buckets around on a pole to water the gardens of wealthy homeowners in Athens. He was mocked relentlessly for working to make a living for himself. Cleanthes was also a boxer for most of his life, before becoming the head of the Stoic school in ancient Greece. He succeeded its founder, a man known as Zeno, and was known for doing things with his hands as a means to strengthen his mind. “Be a boxer, not a gladiator, in the way you act on your principles. The gladiator takes up his sword only to put it down again, but the boxer is never without his fist and has only to clench it.” - Marcus Aurelius, MeditationsThat's why Marcus Aurelius wrote fondly of Cleanthes in Meditations, saying one should be a boxer, not a gladiator….because a boxer never lays down his weapon. He carries it with him wherever he goes. Stoic philosophy was for people “in the field” of life. Not their home office. Isolated on an island with a libraryI'm reminded of Luke Skywalker as seen in Episode VIII: The Last Jedi, where he's mostly given up on life and the fight against darkness. He is holed up on the island of Ahch-To, hoarding ancient Jedi texts in a library within a tree. It's not a perfect analogy, but at this time in his life, Luke valued the books more than he did the application of what was inside of them. He had resolved to die alone on the island, and let the way of the Jedi die with him. Yet, he was somehow still really attached to the books. When Master Yoda appears to him to give a much-needed pep talk, Yoda calls on lightning from the sky and sets the tree library ablaze. Luke is horrified. Yoda laughs. He reminds Luke that they are just old books, not page-turners. The truth (which Luke does not know) is that Rey snuck the books out of the library before leaving the island. As the tree burns, the books are safe, and Yoda knows that. But he wants Luke to feel something real: the pain of letting them go. We are called to be leaders in the world. Books and studies are for Hobbits in the Shire. The goal for each of us, “Geeky Stoics”, should be to take those books on the road and on great adventures. We'll miss the simplicity of our old life, Bilbo Baggins certainly did. But these aren't works of fiction for leisure. The books on my desk right now: The Bible, Seneca's Letters from a Stoic, and Meditations, these are field manuals. You take them out into the world. Y'all, I am terrified of what life looks like from now until November when America goes to vote in the 2024 election. I'll be on the ballot in Manassas for City Council, and until then I will be spending more time out in the city talking to my neighbors and asking people to support me in my candidacy. I have some ideas for the city I'm excited about, and I really just want to be an open ear for everyday people in my community who feel like the council doesn't listen to them.In the months ahead I anticipate being verbally attacked, maligned in mailers, gossiped about on weird Facebook Group pages run by the opposition. I know myself and I know that I like to be liked. It's gonna hurt when the slings and arrows start flying from people whom I've never met and the entrenched local politicians who take offense that anyone would dare challenge their leadership. I love this bit from comedian John Mulaney in his Netflix special where he talks about how his wife is awesome because she doesn't care one bit what people think of her. I say this often about my wife, Mel, who ran fearlessly for the city school board in 2022. She took cruel attacks from both sides of the aisle with such stoic grace. Mulaney goes “When I walk down the street I need everybody…all day long…to like me so much, it's exhausting! My wife said that walking around with me is like walking with someone running for mayor of nothing.” He goes on to describe how he got a Best Buy Rewards Card once because he didn't want the employee to be mad at him. Classic. I'm more like John. I am energized by bringing people together and finding common ground in a divisive world. That lights me up inside. But I have learned good and well that in politics (the arena) there are people who are fueled by the opposite. They love division, foolishness, and slander, and they wake up every day with a sense of paranoia and suspicion. I think power does this to people, even in more small, local elected offices. “Begin each day by telling yourself: Today I shall be meeting with interference, ingratitude, insolence, disloyalty, ill-will, and selfishness – all of them due to the offenders' ignorance of what is good or evil (right or wrong)……..” - Marcus Aurelius, part 1 of 2. Geeky Stoics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.We are designed for cooperationI'll wrap this up. Now you know, I'm going to be running for Manassas City Council this year. Nothing changes for Geeky Stoics. I just need to work with my friend and collaborator, Riley Blanton, to stay organized so that we're writing for you on the same regular basis about the philosophy within pop culture. If you want to support me in the campaign, it goes without saying I appreciate it. It's much needed. To close, meditate on this passage from Marcus Aurelius, where he speaks about what to expect from each day. He is not being cynical or crude when he says there will be fools and ill-will found in each day. That's reality. But what he says after the passage above is so important, and often left out when Aurelius' is quoted. He reminds himself (and us, the reader he never anticipated having ) that even amidst stupidity and malice, our human duty is to work with others in a gracious spirit. We forgive the slights and attacks because as students of philosophy, we know that we are meant for cooperation with others, just as our hands, feet, and eyelids strive to work in sync. That is what nature demands of us. “….But for my part I have long perceived the nature of good and its nobility, the nature of evil and its meanness, and also the nature of the culprit himself, who is my brother (not in the physical sense, but as a fellow creature similarly endowed with reason and a share of the divine); therefore none of those things can injure me, for nobody can implicate me in what is degrading. Neither can I be angry with my brother or fall foul of him; for he and I were born to work together, like a man's two hands, feet or eyelids, or the upper and lower rows of his teeth. To obstruct each other is against Nature's law – and what is irritation or aversion but a form of obstruction.” - Marcus Aurelius, part 2 of 2 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.geekystoics.com/subscribe

Diane & Andy talk about their favorites at this year's Met Gala red carpet, Andy talks about the Piers Morgan interview with the woman Netflix's BABY REINDEER was based upon, Diane talks about why Hulu's BLACK TWITTER docuseries is a Must Watch, and we compare notes on the wild and messy PALM ROYALE finale. Plus, we talk about the flawless new season of Max's HACKS and the evolution of ABC's WILL TRENT.

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Comedian Alex Edelman talks about his upcoming HBO Special and his decision to use a headset microphone. He also talks about his brother who is an Olympic bobsledder before the guys chat about some mentors of Alex- including Jerry Seinfeld and Billy Crystal. Chris reports news stories about Sage Steele confusing Dana White for Joe Rogan, Shohei Ohtani firing his interpreter, Bethenny Frankel being sucker-punched, and Donald Trump cheating at golf. Next, Mark Geragos calls in to give his take on the Diddy investigation as well as the Fani Willis case. Lastly, Dr. Dravon James joins to talk about victimhood, the Wire, and the Francis Scott Key bridge collapse. For more with Alex Edelman: ● ‘Alex Edelman: Just for Us' debuts SATURDAY, APRIL 6 on HBO and will be available to stream on Max ● follow on Instagram @AlexEdelman ● http://AlexEdelmanComedy.com For more with Mark Geragos: ● ‘Reasonable Doubt' is available on YouTube or wherever podcasts are available For more with Dr. Dravon James: ● ‘Every Day Peace' is available on Apple Podcasts and http://MindBodySpirit.FM ● INSTAGRAM: @EveryDayPeace ● FACEBOOK: @ EveryDayPeaceWithDrDravonJames ● http://DrDravonJames.com Thank you for supporting our sponsors: ● http://ForThePeople.com/Adam or Dial #LAW (#529) ● http://OReillyAuto.com

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