Podcasts about Richard Pryor

Flopcast episode 737! Our series of Wizard of Oz adaptation reviews brings us to 1978’s The Wiz, an ambitious reimagining with an all-star all-Black cast led by the great Diana Ross. Also featuring: Richard Pryor, Lena Horne, Nipsey Russell, Mabel King, graffiti Munchkins, crow monsters, poppy girls, and way more long slow musical numbers than […] The post Flopcast 737: Ease On Down to Chickentown appeared first on The ESO Network.

Our series of Wizard of Oz adaptation reviews brings us to 1978's The Wiz, an ambitious reimagining with an all-star all-Black cast led by the great Diana Ross. Also featuring: Richard Pryor, Lena Horne, Nipsey Russell, Mabel King, graffiti Munchkins, crow monsters, poppy girls, and way more long slow musical numbers than anyone really wanted. (Seriously, they could have cut the running time in half with no complaints.) Can Emerald City survive the disco era? Perhaps. Just barely. #wizardofoz #thewiz #dianaross #esonetwork #eso #geektalk #geekpodcast #geek #nerdtalk #nerd #nerdpodcast #podcast #flopcast The Flopcast website! The ESO Network! The Flopcast on Facebook! The Flopcast on Instagram! The Flopcast on Bluesky! The Flopcast on Mastadon! Please rate and review The Flopcast on Apple Podcasts! Email: info@flopcast.net Our music is by The Sponge Awareness Foundation! This week's promo: Monster Attack!      

Part memoir by the daughter of the iconic comedian Richard Pryor, part exploration of the historical and contemporary use of the N-word, this hybrid book peels back the curtain on the life of Pryor and exposes the complex history and legacy of the most perplexing word in the American lexicon, a word he helped popularize.When a white student quoted a line from Blazing Saddles, blurting out the N-word in the middle of class, Professor Elizabeth Pryor froze. In that moment, she was shockingly confronted with not only the most notorious slur in the United States, but the line quoted by the student was one her father - the iconic comedian Richard Pryor - had written.The N-word is one of the most perplexing, controversial and misunderstood words in the American lexicon. After the incident in her classroom, Professor Pryor dove into her research to better understand the history of the word, and processed it with her students, eventually emerging as a leading scholar on the n-word as witnessed in her popular Ted Talk, "Why it's so hard to talk about the N-word."The more she learned, the more Elizabeth's own memories of the N-word rose to the surface. Growing up the Black and Jewish biracial daughter of a groundbreaking Black comedian - navigating the world her Jewish mother showed her and the Hollywood her father shared - meant the word was part of the most painful, but also tender moments of her life. Her reckoning with this word meant a reckoning with memories of her father, who skyrocketed to fame in the 1970's, making the n-word a hallmark of his act.SOMETHING WE SAID: Richard Pryor, a Notorious Word and Me is a hybrid: part memoir of the daughter of a legendary comedian, part exploration of the historical and contemporary use of the n-word, seamlessly braided together. Elizabeth not only peels back the curtain on life with Richard Pryor, a comedian Jerry Seinfeld has called the "Picasso of our profession," but also our country's legacy of racism and Black resilience.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

On this episode Aries and Andy talk about the Knicks, & Richard Pryor interview. Social Media Instagram: @SpearsBergPod Twitter: @SpearsBergPod Facebook: SpearsBergPod Patreon: SpearsBergPod Youtube: SpearsBergPod  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to our Partners, Pico Technology, and AutelWatch Full Video EpisodeMatt Fanslow continues his exploration of game theory by examining the difference between a shop's official game and its shadow game.The official game is what ownership and management say the shop values: quality work, safety, fairness, employee support, customer care, and doing things the right way.The shadow game is what the shop's systems, incentives, habits, exceptions, and unwritten rules actually reward.Those two games are not always completely opposed, and the gap between them is not necessarily created intentionally. Management may sincerely believe in the official game while remaining unaware of the behaviors being produced by compensation plans, workflow problems, favoritism, poor communication, broken equipment, or inadequate support.Matt looks at how employees can respond rationally to the system in front of them, even when those responses undermine the shop's stated purpose. That may help explain dishonest, deviant, or destructive behavior, but it does not necessarily excuse it.The goal is not to pretend the shadow game does not exist. It is to identify it, understand what is creating it, and bring it into the light so the shop's actual systems move closer to its stated values.The episode then takes a much less serious turn as Matt attempts to choose his Mount Rushmore of stand-up comedians. Richard Pryor, Lenny Bruce, Joan Rivers, and Dave Chappelle make the final cut, but not without considerable hesitation and several deserving names being left behind.Topics DiscussedThe difference between the official game and the shadow gameWhy stated values and actual incentives often conflictProduction-based compensation versus quality expectationsUnpaid inspections and the behavior they may encourageFavoritism, gravy work, and inconsistent enforcementSafety claims versus unsafe or neglected equipmentFront-of-house and back-of-house information gapsHow imperfect information allows assumptions to spreadLocally rational behavior inside a dysfunctional systemExplaining behavior without excusing itManagement's responsibility to understand the real systemEmployees' responsibility to communicate problems honestlyWhen trying to improve a workplace becomes less reasonable than leaving itGolden handcuffs and the personal cost of remaining in a misaligned organizationWhether mission statements represent actual beliefs or marketing languageMatt's Mount Rushmore of stand-up comediansQuestions Raised in the EpisodeWhat does a shop say it rewards?What does it actually reward?Do compensation and workflow systems support the quality standards discussed in meetings?Are safety problems addressed when employees report them?Are rules and opportunities applied consistently?What behaviors are employees learning from the system, regardless of what management says?How closely does the shadow game align with the official game?Who belongs on the Mount Rushmore of stand-up comedy?Matt's Comedy Mount RushmoreRichard PryorLenny BruceJoan RiversDave ChappelleOther comedians considered include George Carlin, Robin Williams, Bill Burr, Chris Rock, Eddie Murphy, Steve Martin, Steven Wright, Sam Kinison, Andrew Dice Clay, Norm Macdonald, and Bob Uecker.Thanks to our Partner, Pico TechnologyAre you chasing elusive automotive problems? Pico Technology empowers you to see what's really happening. Their PicoScope oscilloscopes transform your diagnostic capabilities. Visit PicoAuto.comThanks to our Partner, AutelFrom drivability diagnostics and TPMS service to ADAS and advanced safety systems, Autel helps technicians follow OEM procedures and repair with confidence. Learn more at Autel.comContact InformationEmail Matt: mattfanslowpodcast@gmail.comDiagnosing the Aftermarket A - Z YouTube ChannelThe Automotive Repair Podcast Network: https://automotiverepairpodcastnetwork.com/Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open Discussion. https://remarkableresults.biz/Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest. https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level. https://autorepairmarketing.captivate.fm/The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching. https://chriscotton.captivate.fm/Speak Up! Effective Communication with Craig O'Neill: Develop Interpersonal and Professional Communication Skills when Speaking to Audiences of Any Size. https://craigoneill.captivate.fm/

Professor of history at Smith College, author, and daughter of the iconic comedian Richard Pryor, Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor takes us inside her new memoir, Something We Said: Richard Pryor, a Notorious Word, and Me.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

When a white student quoted a line from Blazing Saddles, blurting out the N-word in the middle of class, Professor Elizabeth Pryor froze. In that moment, she was shockingly confronted with not only the most notorious slur in the United States, but the line quoted by the student was one her father – the iconic comedian Richard Pryor – had written. After the incident, Elizabeth dove into research to better understand the history of the word, and discussed it with her students and in her Ted Talk, “Why it's so hard to talk about the N-word”, which has been viewed over 2 million times. During her research, Elizabeth's own memories of the N-word rose to the surface, and she found that a reckoning with this word meant a reckoning with memories of her father, Richard Pryor, who skyrocketed to fame in the 1970's, making the N-word a hallmark of his act. Elizabeth Pryor now teaches a class titled “Richard Pryor's America,” and her videos about the class have become hugely popular on her Instagram, @pryorhistories The post Jovelyn delves into Conversation with Professor Elizabeth Pryor's Book: Something We Said. appeared first on KPFA.

Jim Hill and Dan Graney talk about the latest, highly caffeinated Doomsday advertising stunt, and a certain friendly neighborhood Spider-Man makes his way to a neighborhood across the pond - what exactly is he doing there? Then take a trip down memory lane as they talk about the advertising genius that put Richard Pryor into Star Wars! Or more aptly, put Star Wars into everyone's favorite 70's variety shows. NEWS • Jim and Dan discuss the surprise pop-up “green” coffee shop which may or may not have held some hidden Doomsday clues in the menu • Spider-Man was recently spotted in London suspiciously filming something at the same time the Russo Brothers are in town, and with Brand New Day coming in July, the guys wonder if this is another Shawarma-style tag or maybe setting the scene for Spider-Man in Doomsday • Stan Lee is back, Excelsior! Only, is that such a good thing? ElevenLabs thinks so, and they're betting you want him to read you a bedtime story • Darth Vader arrives on Batuu in the new Marvel Comics series Echoes of the Empire, and the Disney folks are finally getting that sweet, sweet corporate synergy between Lucasfilm, Marvel, and the parks FEATURE • Jim and Dan talk about the “Yes, they really did that.” Star Wars television variety show appearances and of course, the much maligned and strangely beloved Star Wars Christmas Special HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia | Instagram: @JimHillMedia | Website: jimhillmedia.com • Dan Graney - YouTube: @TheHubbubbery | Facebook: /thehubbubbery | Website: thehubbubbery.com FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR • UnlockedMagic.com - Save on Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando tickets through the trusted team behind DVC Rental Store and DVC Resale Market: https://unlockedmagic.com/?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=marvelus If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part memoir by the daughter of the iconic comedian Richard Pryor, part exploration of the historical and contemporary use of the N-word, this hybrid book peels back the curtain on the life of Pryor and exposes the complex history and legacy of the most perplexing word in the American lexicon, a word he helped popularize.When a white student quoted a line from Blazing Saddles, blurting out the N-word in the middle of class, Professor Elizabeth Pryor froze. In that moment, she was shockingly confronted with not only the most notorious slur in the United States, but the line quoted by the student was one her father - the iconic comedian Richard Pryor - had written.The N-word is one of the most perplexing, controversial and misunderstood words in the American lexicon. After the incident in her classroom, Professor Pryor dove into her research to better understand the history of the word, and processed it with her students, eventually emerging as a leading scholar on the n-word as witnessed in her popular Ted Talk, "Why it's so hard to talk about the N-word."The more she learned, the more Elizabeth's own memories of the N-word rose to the surface. Growing up the Black and Jewish biracial daughter of a groundbreaking Black comedian - navigating the world her Jewish mother showed her and the Hollywood her father shared - meant the word was part of the most painful, but also tender moments of her life. Her reckoning with this word meant a reckoning with memories of her father, who skyrocketed to fame in the 1970's, making the n-word a hallmark of his act.SOMETHING WE SAID: Richard Pryor, a Notorious Word and Me is a hybrid: part memoir of the daughter of a legendary comedian, part exploration of the historical and contemporary use of the n-word, seamlessly braided together. Elizabeth not only peels back the curtain on life with Richard Pryor, a comedian Jerry Seinfeld has called the "Picasso of our profession," but also our country's legacy of racism and Black resilience.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

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Richard Pryor was one of the funniest people who ever lived. He elevated stand-up comedy to an art form. But the real life that informed his stand-up – a life of pool halls, brothels, stabbings, shootings, and lots and lots of cocaine – was a source of constant pain. A pain that he managed with a freebase habit so out of control it nearly killed him before he was even 40 years old. This episode contains themes that may be disturbing to some listeners, including descriptions of domestic violence and suicide. If you're thinking about suicide, or are worried about a friend or loved one, call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6/8/26 (Co-Host -- Megan Rubiner Zinn) Author Danielle Crittenden on “Dispatches from Grief: A Mother's Journey Through the Unthinkable” – the death of a child. Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor -- Smith History Professor, Richard Pryor's daughter and author of “Something We Said: Richard Pryor, A Notorious Word, and Me.” The Easthampton Override -- the stakes are huge -- with teacher Kelley Brown, police lieutenant Andrew Beaulieu and firefighter and EMT Cody Potasky. Yale Professor of Law and History Samuel Moyn on “Gerontocracy in America: How thew Old Are Hoarding Power and Wealth and What to Do About it.”

6/8/26 (Co-Host -- Megan Rubiner Zinn) Author Danielle Crittenden on “Dispatches from Grief: A Mother's Journey Through the Unthinkable” – the death of a child. Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor -- Smith History Professor, Richard Pryor's daughter and author of “Something We Said: Richard Pryor, A Notorious Word, and Me.” The Easthampton Override -- the stakes are huge -- with teacher Kelley Brown, police lieutenant Andrew Beaulieu and firefighter and EMT Cody Potasky. Yale Professor of Law and History Samuel Moyn on “Gerontocracy in America: How thew Old Are Hoarding Power and Wealth and What to Do About it.”

6/8/26 (Co-Host -- Megan Rubiner Zinn) Author Danielle Crittenden on “Dispatches from Grief: A Mother's Journey Through the Unthinkable” – the death of a child. Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor -- Smith History Professor, Richard Pryor's daughter and author of “Something We Said: Richard Pryor, A Notorious Word, and Me.” The Easthampton Override -- the stakes are huge -- with teacher Kelley Brown, police lieutenant Andrew Beaulieu and firefighter and EMT Cody Potasky. Yale Professor of Law and History Samuel Moyn on “Gerontocracy in America: How thew Old Are Hoarding Power and Wealth and What to Do About it.”

6/8/26 (Co-Host -- Megan Rubiner Zinn) Author Danielle Crittenden on “Dispatches from Grief: A Mother's Journey Through the Unthinkable” – the death of a child. Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor -- Smith History Professor, Richard Pryor's daughter and author of “Something We Said: Richard Pryor, A Notorious Word, and Me.” The Easthampton Override -- the stakes are huge -- with teacher Kelley Brown, police lieutenant Andrew Beaulieu and firefighter and EMT Cody Potasky. Yale Professor of Law and History Samuel Moyn on “Gerontocracy in America: How thew Old Are Hoarding Power and Wealth and What to Do About it.”

Maggie O'Farrell wrote the novel ‘Hamnet' and co-wrote the screenplay for the film adaptation. She has a new book called ‘Land,' about a father and son mapping 19th-century Ireland after the devastation of the Great Famine. Book critic Maureen Corrigan reviews the latest by classics scholar Mary Beard.Also, we hear from historian Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor. She has spent much of her career tracing the N-word through slavery, Jim Crow, the civil rights movement, and hip hop. For a long time she kept it a secret that her father was Richard Pryor, the man who put the word at the center of American comedy. "I was a scholar of the N-word — and so, obviously, is he." Her new book is ‘Something We Said: Richard Pryor, a Notorious Word, and Me.' See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Maggie O'Farrell wrote the novel ‘Hamnet' and co-wrote the screenplay for the film adaptation. She has a new book called ‘Land,' about a father and son mapping 19th-century Ireland after the devastation of the Great Famine. Book critic Maureen Corrigan reviews the latest by classics scholar Mary Beard.Also, we hear from historian Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor. She has spent much of her career tracing the N-word through slavery, Jim Crow, the civil rights movement, and hip hop. For a long time she kept it a secret that her father was Richard Pryor, the man who put the word at the center of American comedy. "I was a scholar of the N-word — and so, obviously, is he." Her new book is ‘Something We Said: Richard Pryor, a Notorious Word, and Me.' See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Old friend of the podcast Lloyd Bradley wrote Bass Culture, the defining account of reggae, and he's now turned his attention to funk, from its deepest roots and via the jazz, arts, TV, radio and pop culture that flavoured it. The main 10-year focus of ‘Funk Has Its Own Reward' is from James Brown's ‘Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud' to Michael Jackson's ‘Off The Wall' but free your mind and all this will follow! … … the importance of radio being “colourblind” … Cab Calloway's Jive Dictionary and the impact of DJs Martha Jean ‘the Queen' Steinberg and Daddy-O Daylie … how James Brown floor-tested his records and saved a fortune making them … funk's deep roots in America's marching bands … why jazz is funk's closest relative and what it stole from white rock … how the Family Stone's Larry Graham made bass the place … how solo singers gave way to the ‘funk gangs' … how Richard Pryor gave mainstream America a window on a whole new world. … the influence of Soul Train and Sesame Street (19-year-old Nile Rodgers on guitar!) in bringing funk to the masses … George Clinton – “I can't dance, can't play, people tell me I can't sing … but without me none of this would have happened!” … plus the Chambers Brothers, Herbie Hancock, Funkadelic, Bootsy, Quincy Jones, Parliament and the greatest funk record ever made. Order copies of ‘Funk Is Its Own Reward' here: https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/lloyd-bradley-2/funk-is-its-own-reward/9781472123411/Help us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock'n'Roll going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourearHelp us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock'n'Roll going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chosen by Kent and released in 1985, Brewster's Millions was directed by Walter Hill and produced by Lawrence Gordon, Joel Silver and Gene Levy for Universal Pictures. Hill was best known for tougher, more muscular films like The Warriors, The Driver, 48 Hrs. and Streets of Fire, so seeing him take on a broad Richard Pryor comedy is one of those wonderfully odd 80s career turns that makes perfect sense only after three pints and a VHS rental card. The screenplay came from Timothy Harris and Herschel Weingrod, the writing duo behind Trading Places, adapting George Barr McCutcheon's much-filmed 1902 novel for a new generation.The film stars Richard Pryor, John Candy, Lonette McKee, Stephen Collins and Hume Cronyn, with music by Ry Cooder. Made on a reported budget of around $15 million, it earned roughly $45 million worldwide, making it a solid box office performer even if critics were not exactly fainting into their notebooks with admiration. Over time, though, Brewster's Millions has become a comfortable 80s comedy favourite: high-concept, fast-moving, packed with familiar faces, and built around the kind of premise that still feels weirdly irresistible. Who among us has not wondered whether we could ruin our lives with $30 million and a strict deadline?TRAILER GUY PLOT SYNOPSISMonty Brewster is a struggling minor league baseball player with a loyal best friend, a modest bank balance, and absolutely no idea that his entire life is about to be turned into the world's most expensive practical joke.When a mysterious inheritance lands in his lap, Monty is offered a fortune beyond his wildest dreams. But there is a catch. To claim the real prize, he must spend $30 million in 30 days, without telling anyone why, without keeping any assets, and without accidentally making a profit. Which sounds easy, until you realise money has a nasty habit of sticking around when lawyers are watching.FUN FACTSBrewster's Millions is based on George Barr McCutcheon's 1902 novel, which had already inspired several earlier film and stage adaptations before the 1985 version.The story had been filmed multiple times before, including silent and early sound-era versions, making this one of Hollywood's most recycled “sudden fortune with a catch” premises.Peter Bogdanovich was originally attached to direct before Walter Hill took over the project.Walter Hill later described Brewster's Millions as his only true comedy, which is quite the detour for a director usually associated with action, crime and tough-guy cinema.The fictional Hackensack Bulls were created for the film, giving Richard Pryor and John Candy a very 80s underdog sports-comedy setup before the inheritance plot kicks in.The baseball stadium scenes used a standing set originally built for the short-lived TV series Bay City Blues.The film's New York setting gives it that glossy mid-80s city energy, where everyone appears to be either very rich, very stressed, or about to be shouted at by a lawyer.Rick Moranis appears in a small supporting role as Morty King, adding another familiar 80s comedy face to the cast.Support the Show If you enjoy the show and would like to support us, we have a Patreon ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, leaving us a 5-star review (and a short comment) really helps more people discover the show. It's quick, free, and makes a huge difference. Referral links also help out the show if you were going to sign up:⁠⁠⁠NordVPN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NordPass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Stand-up comedy has always told itself it speaks truth to power. But the court jester was only in the room because the king let him in.In this episode, Gavin traces the mythology of the truth-telling comedian — from Lenny Bruce and Mort Saul through George Carlin, Richard Pryor, and Bill Hicks — and asks what happens when that mythology becomes a brand. And then what happens when the brand gets handed to an algorithm that optimises it for engagement, and suddenly nobody in the chain — not the comedian, not the booker, not the audience — is making a human decision anymore.Along the way: Antonio Gramsci's "common sense," Althusser on ideology (the thing that feels most natural to you is the most thoroughly ideological), Dick Gregory's version of "being above it" versus the merch table version, and what it means that the same comics who cite Bill Hicks as a hero showed up to help elect a president.The king didn't change. The mythology just grew a new villain to point at.Welcome to the Collapse.

Old friend of the podcast Lloyd Bradley wrote Bass Culture, the defining account of reggae, and he's now turned his attention to funk, from its deepest roots and via the jazz, arts, TV, radio and pop culture that flavoured it. The main 10-year focus of ‘Funk Has Its Own Reward' is from James Brown's ‘Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud' to Michael Jackson's ‘Off The Wall' but free your mind and all this will follow! … … the importance of radio being “colourblind” … Cab Calloway's Jive Dictionary and the impact of DJs Martha Jean ‘the Queen' Steinberg and Daddy-O Daylie … how James Brown floor-tested his records and saved a fortune making them … funk's deep roots in America's marching bands … why jazz is funk's closest relative and what it stole from white rock … how the Family Stone's Larry Graham made bass the place … how solo singers gave way to the ‘funk gangs' … how Richard Pryor gave mainstream America a window on a whole new world. … the influence of Soul Train and Sesame Street (19-year-old Nile Rodgers on guitar!) in bringing funk to the masses … George Clinton – “I can't dance, can't play, people tell me I can't sing … but without me none of this would have happened!” … plus the Chambers Brothers, Herbie Hancock, Funkadelic, Bootsy, Quincy Jones, Parliament and the greatest funk record ever made. Order copies of ‘Funk Is Its Own Reward' here: https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/lloyd-bradley-2/funk-is-its-own-reward/9781472123411/Help us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock'n'Roll going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourearHelp us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock'n'Roll going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Old friend of the podcast Lloyd Bradley wrote Bass Culture, the defining account of reggae, and he's now turned his attention to funk, from its deepest roots and via the jazz, arts, TV, radio and pop culture that flavoured it. The main 10-year focus of ‘Funk Has Its Own Reward' is from James Brown's ‘Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud' to Michael Jackson's ‘Off The Wall' but free your mind and all this will follow! … … the importance of radio being “colourblind” … Cab Calloway's Jive Dictionary and the impact of DJs Martha Jean ‘the Queen' Steinberg and Daddy-O Daylie … how James Brown floor-tested his records and saved a fortune making them … funk's deep roots in America's marching bands … why jazz is funk's closest relative and what it stole from white rock … how the Family Stone's Larry Graham made bass the place … how solo singers gave way to the ‘funk gangs' … how Richard Pryor gave mainstream America a window on a whole new world. … the influence of Soul Train and Sesame Street (19-year-old Nile Rodgers on guitar!) in bringing funk to the masses … George Clinton – “I can't dance, can't play, people tell me I can't sing … but without me none of this would have happened!” … plus the Chambers Brothers, Herbie Hancock, Funkadelic, Bootsy, Quincy Jones, Parliament and the greatest funk record ever made. Order copies of ‘Funk Is Its Own Reward' here: https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/lloyd-bradley-2/funk-is-its-own-reward/9781472123411/Help us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock'n'Roll going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourearHelp us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock'n'Roll going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The N-word is one of the most perplexing, controversial and misunderstood words in the American lexicon. It's a word that Elizabeth Pryor has not only contemplated, it's one that she has taught and observed up close.When a white student quoted her father and blurted out the N-word in the middle of a class she was teaching, Professor Pryor's worlds collided. In that moment, she was forced to confront the history of the notorious slur in the United States, and her complicated relationship with her father Richard Pryor, who made the word a trademark of his comedy in the 1970s.As she dives into her research, her own memories of the N-word come flooding back in unprocessed memories that she hadn't thought about for decades. In reckoning with those memories, Elizabeth goes on a more public journey of discovery of the messy and sometimes surprising legacies of racism in the United States.A braided narrative that seamlessly integrates the history of the N-word with Elizabeth's own story of growing up the Black Jewish daughter of Richard Pryor, Something We Said: Richard Pryor, a Notorious Word and Me (37 Ink, 2026) follows Elizabeth as she becomes a leading scholar and teacher of the very word her father put on the pop culture map. You can find Elizabeth on her website, Instagram, and TikTok. Her viral Ted talk, “Why it's so hard to talk about the N-word,” is here. And Richard Pryor: Live in Concern (1979) can be streamed on YouTube.  Subscribe, like, follow, and rate Additions to the Archive with Sullivan Summer on Instagram, Substack, and wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

The N-word is one of the most perplexing, controversial and misunderstood words in the American lexicon. It's a word that Elizabeth Pryor has not only contemplated, it's one that she has taught and observed up close.When a white student quoted her father and blurted out the N-word in the middle of a class she was teaching, Professor Pryor's worlds collided. In that moment, she was forced to confront the history of the notorious slur in the United States, and her complicated relationship with her father Richard Pryor, who made the word a trademark of his comedy in the 1970s.As she dives into her research, her own memories of the N-word come flooding back in unprocessed memories that she hadn't thought about for decades. In reckoning with those memories, Elizabeth goes on a more public journey of discovery of the messy and sometimes surprising legacies of racism in the United States.A braided narrative that seamlessly integrates the history of the N-word with Elizabeth's own story of growing up the Black Jewish daughter of Richard Pryor, Something We Said: Richard Pryor, a Notorious Word and Me (37 Ink, 2026) follows Elizabeth as she becomes a leading scholar and teacher of the very word her father put on the pop culture map. You can find Elizabeth on her website, Instagram, and TikTok. Her viral Ted talk, “Why it's so hard to talk about the N-word,” is here. And Richard Pryor: Live in Concern (1979) can be streamed on YouTube.  Subscribe, like, follow, and rate Additions to the Archive with Sullivan Summer on Instagram, Substack, and wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The N-word is one of the most perplexing, controversial and misunderstood words in the American lexicon. It's a word that Elizabeth Pryor has not only contemplated, it's one that she has taught and observed up close.When a white student quoted her father and blurted out the N-word in the middle of a class she was teaching, Professor Pryor's worlds collided. In that moment, she was forced to confront the history of the notorious slur in the United States, and her complicated relationship with her father Richard Pryor, who made the word a trademark of his comedy in the 1970s.As she dives into her research, her own memories of the N-word come flooding back in unprocessed memories that she hadn't thought about for decades. In reckoning with those memories, Elizabeth goes on a more public journey of discovery of the messy and sometimes surprising legacies of racism in the United States.A braided narrative that seamlessly integrates the history of the N-word with Elizabeth's own story of growing up the Black Jewish daughter of Richard Pryor, Something We Said: Richard Pryor, a Notorious Word and Me (37 Ink, 2026) follows Elizabeth as she becomes a leading scholar and teacher of the very word her father put on the pop culture map. You can find Elizabeth on her website, Instagram, and TikTok. Her viral Ted talk, “Why it's so hard to talk about the N-word,” is here. And Richard Pryor: Live in Concern (1979) can be streamed on YouTube.  Subscribe, like, follow, and rate Additions to the Archive with Sullivan Summer on Instagram, Substack, and wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

The N-word is one of the most perplexing, controversial and misunderstood words in the American lexicon. It's a word that Elizabeth Pryor has not only contemplated, it's one that she has taught and observed up close.When a white student quoted her father and blurted out the N-word in the middle of a class she was teaching, Professor Pryor's worlds collided. In that moment, she was forced to confront the history of the notorious slur in the United States, and her complicated relationship with her father Richard Pryor, who made the word a trademark of his comedy in the 1970s.As she dives into her research, her own memories of the N-word come flooding back in unprocessed memories that she hadn't thought about for decades. In reckoning with those memories, Elizabeth goes on a more public journey of discovery of the messy and sometimes surprising legacies of racism in the United States.A braided narrative that seamlessly integrates the history of the N-word with Elizabeth's own story of growing up the Black Jewish daughter of Richard Pryor, Something We Said: Richard Pryor, a Notorious Word and Me (37 Ink, 2026) follows Elizabeth as she becomes a leading scholar and teacher of the very word her father put on the pop culture map. You can find Elizabeth on her website, Instagram, and TikTok. Her viral Ted talk, “Why it's so hard to talk about the N-word,” is here. And Richard Pryor: Live in Concern (1979) can be streamed on YouTube.  Subscribe, like, follow, and rate Additions to the Archive with Sullivan Summer on Instagram, Substack, and wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

The N-word is one of the most perplexing, controversial and misunderstood words in the American lexicon. It's a word that Elizabeth Pryor has not only contemplated, it's one that she has taught and observed up close.When a white student quoted her father and blurted out the N-word in the middle of a class she was teaching, Professor Pryor's worlds collided. In that moment, she was forced to confront the history of the notorious slur in the United States, and her complicated relationship with her father Richard Pryor, who made the word a trademark of his comedy in the 1970s.As she dives into her research, her own memories of the N-word come flooding back in unprocessed memories that she hadn't thought about for decades. In reckoning with those memories, Elizabeth goes on a more public journey of discovery of the messy and sometimes surprising legacies of racism in the United States.A braided narrative that seamlessly integrates the history of the N-word with Elizabeth's own story of growing up the Black Jewish daughter of Richard Pryor, Something We Said: Richard Pryor, a Notorious Word and Me (37 Ink, 2026) follows Elizabeth as she becomes a leading scholar and teacher of the very word her father put on the pop culture map. You can find Elizabeth on her website, Instagram, and TikTok. Her viral Ted talk, “Why it's so hard to talk about the N-word,” is here. And Richard Pryor: Live in Concern (1979) can be streamed on YouTube.  Subscribe, like, follow, and rate Additions to the Archive with Sullivan Summer on Instagram, Substack, and wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

The N-word is one of the most perplexing, controversial and misunderstood words in the American lexicon. It's a word that Elizabeth Pryor has not only contemplated, it's one that she has taught and observed up close.When a white student quoted her father and blurted out the N-word in the middle of a class she was teaching, Professor Pryor's worlds collided. In that moment, she was forced to confront the history of the notorious slur in the United States, and her complicated relationship with her father Richard Pryor, who made the word a trademark of his comedy in the 1970s.As she dives into her research, her own memories of the N-word come flooding back in unprocessed memories that she hadn't thought about for decades. In reckoning with those memories, Elizabeth goes on a more public journey of discovery of the messy and sometimes surprising legacies of racism in the United States.A braided narrative that seamlessly integrates the history of the N-word with Elizabeth's own story of growing up the Black Jewish daughter of Richard Pryor, Something We Said: Richard Pryor, a Notorious Word and Me (37 Ink, 2026) follows Elizabeth as she becomes a leading scholar and teacher of the very word her father put on the pop culture map. You can find Elizabeth on her website, Instagram, and TikTok. Her viral Ted talk, “Why it's so hard to talk about the N-word,” is here. And Richard Pryor: Live in Concern (1979) can be streamed on YouTube.  Subscribe, like, follow, and rate Additions to the Archive with Sullivan Summer on Instagram, Substack, and wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/language

The N-word is one of the most perplexing, controversial and misunderstood words in the American lexicon. It's a word that Elizabeth Pryor has not only contemplated, it's one that she has taught and observed up close.When a white student quoted her father and blurted out the N-word in the middle of a class she was teaching, Professor Pryor's worlds collided. In that moment, she was forced to confront the history of the notorious slur in the United States, and her complicated relationship with her father Richard Pryor, who made the word a trademark of his comedy in the 1970s.As she dives into her research, her own memories of the N-word come flooding back in unprocessed memories that she hadn't thought about for decades. In reckoning with those memories, Elizabeth goes on a more public journey of discovery of the messy and sometimes surprising legacies of racism in the United States.A braided narrative that seamlessly integrates the history of the N-word with Elizabeth's own story of growing up the Black Jewish daughter of Richard Pryor, Something We Said: Richard Pryor, a Notorious Word and Me (37 Ink, 2026) follows Elizabeth as she becomes a leading scholar and teacher of the very word her father put on the pop culture map. You can find Elizabeth on her website, Instagram, and TikTok. Her viral Ted talk, “Why it's so hard to talk about the N-word,” is here. And Richard Pryor: Live in Concern (1979) can be streamed on YouTube.  Subscribe, like, follow, and rate Additions to the Archive with Sullivan Summer on Instagram, Substack, and wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture

The N-word is one of the most perplexing, controversial and misunderstood words in the American lexicon. It's a word that Elizabeth Pryor has not only contemplated, it's one that she has taught and observed up close.When a white student quoted her father and blurted out the N-word in the middle of a class she was teaching, Professor Pryor's worlds collided. In that moment, she was forced to confront the history of the notorious slur in the United States, and her complicated relationship with her father Richard Pryor, who made the word a trademark of his comedy in the 1970s.As she dives into her research, her own memories of the N-word come flooding back in unprocessed memories that she hadn't thought about for decades. In reckoning with those memories, Elizabeth goes on a more public journey of discovery of the messy and sometimes surprising legacies of racism in the United States.A braided narrative that seamlessly integrates the history of the N-word with Elizabeth's own story of growing up the Black Jewish daughter of Richard Pryor, Something We Said: Richard Pryor, a Notorious Word and Me (37 Ink, 2026) follows Elizabeth as she becomes a leading scholar and teacher of the very word her father put on the pop culture map. You can find Elizabeth on her website, Instagram, and TikTok. Her viral Ted talk, “Why it's so hard to talk about the N-word,” is here. And Richard Pryor: Live in Concern (1979) can be streamed on YouTube.  Subscribe, like, follow, and rate Additions to the Archive with Sullivan Summer on Instagram, Substack, and wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/book-of-the-day

Historian Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor has spent her career tracing the racial slur, the N-word, through slavery, Jim Crow, the civil rights movement, and hip hop. But what she didn't tell most of her students, even some of her colleagues, was that her father was the comedian who put the word at the center of American comedy – Richard Pryor. "I was a scholar of the N-word — and so was he,” she tells Tonya Mosley. Her new book, ‘Something We Said: Richard Pryor, a Notorious Word, and Me,' is part memoir, part history of a word her father, late in his career, decided to never use again. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Historian Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor has spent her career tracing the racial slur, the N-word, through slavery, Jim Crow, the civil rights movement, and hip hop. But what she didn't tell most of her students, even some of her colleagues, was that her father was the comedian who put the word at the center of American comedy – Richard Pryor. "I was a scholar of the N-word — and so was he,” she tells Tonya Mosley. Her new book, ‘Something We Said: Richard Pryor, a Notorious Word, and Me,' is part memoir, part history of a word her father, late in his career, decided to never use again. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Johnny Mac covers Kevin Hart saying on The Breakfast Club that he and Katt Williams privately reconciled about eight months ago, want to move past old issues, and discussed collaboration; Hart invited Williams to participate in a roast and emphasized keeping their conversations private. Josh Johnson tells Extra his HBO Max special “Josh Johnson: Symphony” aimed to sidestep standard special formats with strong support and minimal rehearsal, and he draws jokes from mundane, shared experiences. Marlon Wayans explains to Variety how he stays friends with Dave Chappelle while supporting his trans son Kai, rejecting hate and defending comedic intent. Patton Oswalt shares comedians and artists he watches with his daughter, including Mitch Hedberg, Maria Bamford, Richard Pryor, and Weird Al. Amy Schumer posts boating vacation photos and notes losing over 50 pounds. Pete Holmes discusses material creation and how “clean” comedy can still be harmful. Radar Online reports Bill Cosby cut his NYC townhouse price amid a $59M judgment.   00:12 Kevin Hart and Katt Williams02:16 Josh Johnson New Special03:37 Marlon Wayans on Chappelle04:38 Patton Oswalt Dad Watches05:13 Amy Schumer Vacation Update05:36 Pete Holmes on Clean Comedy07:04 Bill Cosby Money Troubles Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Joe and Taylor are back to break down RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 11 Episode 4, “It Takes Two,” and this one has everything: butter-themed runway looks, chaotic duet pairings, desperate point politicking, and a legendary lip sync song that sends Joe into full gay-history mode. The duo discusses Crystal Methyd's stunning runway package, Silky Nutmeg Ganache's evolution as reality TV chaos incarnate, and why Vivacious remains compelling television even when the competition may no longer fit her strengths. They also debate whether Aura Mayari deserved the lip sync win, unpack Selena's increasingly frantic gameplay, and question whether strategic alliances in this format actually work. Plus: Michelle Visage tries to coach April Carrion through recording vocals, the queens fight over “Dreaming of Me,” and Joe and Taylor somehow detour into a lengthy discussion about the deeply problematic 1982 Richard Pryor movie The Toy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

     This week- two movies about men reintegrating into society after extended absences for vastly different reasons.     Conor lives a life cut off from the world with Sandy, his dog. Finding himself intrigued by a video game ad promising more immersion than ever before. What starts as disappointment soon leads to a journey beyond Conor's door to places he never imagined. The sixth existential DIY analog odyssey from Albert Birney- OBEX.     Eddie finally comes home after five years as a prisoner of war. Soon he learns things have changed more than he ever imagined and there is no help coming from those important to his previous life or the VA. Driven to an extreme, Eddie tried a desperate move to take care of himself and his mother. Michael Pressman's ambitiously social commentary dramedy that was butchered by the studio but still propped up by a strong performances from Richard Pryor and the supporting cast- Some Kind of Hero.     All that and Tyler's canvas gets more crowded, Craig explores new avenues, Kevin grumbles about the future, and Dave considers wanting information. Join us, won't you?   Episode 467- Don't Hate the Player

Jim Hill and Eric Hersey dive into the surprising Universal Pictures history behind Michael Jackson's breakout acting role in The Wiz, exploring how the 1978 musical helped launch one of the most important creative partnerships in pop culture history. Along the way, they also cover new Epic Universe character reveals, Halloween Horror Nights rumors, and what's next for Universal Orlando's evolving parks. NEWS • Universal officially unveils Captain Cacao, the oversized bear mascot coming to Celestial Park at Epic Universe • Rumors swirl around a possible Ozzy Osbourne-themed house for Halloween Horror Nights 35 • Po's Kung Fu Training Camp at DreamWorks Land temporarily closes for refurbishment through July • Listener theories continue about a possible Zelda-themed replacement for Mythos at Islands of Adventure • Universal fans debate whether Volcano Bay's retired “Spirit of the Volcano” effect could inspire a new home for Mystic Fountain FEATURE • The surprising story behind how Michael Jackson landed the role of the Scarecrow in Universal's 1978 film version of The Wiz • How The Wiz introduced Michael Jackson to legendary producer Quincy Jones during filming in New York City • Why Universal and Motown took a massive creative gamble adapting Broadway's urban retelling of The Wizard of Oz • Behind-the-scenes stories involving Diana Ross, Richard Pryor, Ray Bolger, and the original casting plans for the film • How Michael Jackson's performance in The Wiz helped pave the way for Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad HOSTS • Jim Hill X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia Instagram: @JimHillMedia Website: jimhillmedia.com • Eric Hersey X/Twitter: @erichersey Instagram: @erichersey Website: strongmindedagency.com FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/ SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR UnlockedMagic.com - Save up to 12% on Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World tickets, including Express Pass options, when you book through https://unlockedmagic.com/?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=epicjhm If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shapel Lacey had just started giving comedy a second chance when he ran into Bill Burr while he was working at a Phoenix hotel. Bill gave him an opportunity to open several shows and from there his career has been on an upward trajectory. Last year he released his comedy special "Three Dads, Two Moms" and he's getting ready to come to Florida for some shows. Before the shows Shapel was nice enough to stop by the Doc G Show! Doc and Shapel talk about taking vacations, seeing Oasis, getting into skateboarding, the variety of skateboard personalities, cheerleading, doing stand up for the first time, inspiration of Richard Pryor, Dave Chapelle, and Eddie Murphy, meeting Bill Burr, releasing a special, getting to know Adam Duritz and so much more! Meanwhile on the rest of the show Mike let's us know that he bought an entire car painting kit...and never painted his car. Make sure to listen! Introduction: 00:23 Birthday Suit 1: 12:21 Ripped from the Headlines: 17:31 Shoutouts: 32:11 Shapel Lacey Interview: 36:36 Mike C Top 3: 1:18:55 Birthday Suit 2: 1:40:21 Birthday Suit 3: 1:43:04

This under-the-mainstream radar reimagining of The Wizard of Oz features Dorothy as a thirty-something inner city schoolteacher. Diana Ross stars, Richard Pryor cameos, but fans are more interested in Michael Jackson as The Scarecrow just before he became the King of Pop. Can this much star power deliver the magic of the original version? Click your heels three times for the Brains' answer! Watch this and many more episodes in full video on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFilmWithThreeBrains

This week on Peanuts and Popcorn, the Cubs are still scorching: 10 (11) straight wins, fifteen in a row at Wrigley, and 20 (21) of their last 24 overall. In Detroit, it's a different story — with Skubal injured and Valdéz suspended, the Tigers have slipped under .500, leaving fans wondering what comes next.In Popcorn, we turn to two standouts from the 1970-80's: The Stuntman (1980), starring Peter O'Toole and Barbara Hershey, and Blue Collar (1978), featuring Yaphet Kotto, Richard Pryor, and Harvey Keitel.Next Show's Films: Tom's Pick: Gangs of New York (2002)Leo's Pick: The Secrets in Their Eyes (2009)

1980's In God We Trust was the second film of a three film agreement between actor/director Marty Feldman and Universal Pictures.  Following the success of Feldman's The Last Remake of Beau Geste, In God We Trust was his attempt to call out the excesses and hypocrisy of commercialized religion.  But the film didn't connect with audiences and Universal cancelled Feldman's deal.  His co-stars in the film include a cavalcade of 70's comic geniuses - Peter Boyle, Louise Lasser, Andy Kaufman and Richard Pryor. Dan and Vicky discuss the little seen film and lots of recently seen like Lee Cronin's The Mummy, Mother Mary, Exit 8, Hamnet, Thrash, The Housemaid, and the Netflix Dan Levy series Big Mistakes. Our socials:  hotdatepod.com FB:  Hot Date Podcast X: @HotDate726

Únete a nuestro Patreon y por $5 al mes disfruta los episodios completos, los primeros 50 episodios, acceso a grabaciones en vivo, preestrenos y otros beneficios - patreon.com/chisteinternoChiste Interno Interno - Escándalos en la Comedia En este episodio de Chiste Interno Interno hablamos sobre los grandes escándalos, tragedias y controversias que han marcado la historia de la comedia moderna tanto en Estados Unidos como en Latinoamérica. En un formato un poco distinto, repasamos las muertes de estrellas de Saturday Night Live como John Belushi, Chris Farley y Phil Hartman, así como los detalles de los casos de Bill Cosby, Pee-wee Herman y las diferentes versiones de la historia de la vez que Richard Pryor corrió en llamas por su vecindario. Todo esto sirve como punto de partida para explorar cómo la comedia convive con el exceso, la caída pública y la controversia.En la conversación hablamos sobre el ambiente de trabajo de SNL, el trágico asesinato de Rob Reiner, el impacto del show de Bill Cosby en la televisión estadounidense, la percepción errónea del final de show de Pee-Wee y la cancelación de Louis C.K. También hablamos sobre Jaime Garzón, Alberto Olmedo, el asesinato de Paco Stanley y cómo este evento desató teorías conspirativas.

Many movies do not stand the test of time - nor do the behind the scenes stories. Sarah's got a bizarre story about an 80s Richard Pryor movie. Enhanced Games: a sports league where athletes are allowed to take performance enhancing drugs. Is anyone wearing fedoras these days? Vinnie reminds us of Sarah's most interesting fashion choice over the years. There's a clear choice for America's best light beer. Judge Sarah is ruling over an insane story about dynamite.

Hour 1: Many movies do not stand the test of time - nor do the behind the scenes stories. Sarah's got a bizarre story about an 80s Richard Pryor movie. Enhanced Games: a sports league where athletes are allowed to take performance enhancing drugs. Is anyone wearing fedoras these days? Vinnie reminds us of Sarah's most interesting fashion choice over the years. There's a clear choice for America's best light beer. Judge Sarah is ruling over an insane story about dynamite. Hour 2: Who has more pet peeves, Hugh Grant or Matty? ‘Friends' ended in 2004, but you won't believe how much the cast is still raking in every year in residuals. They never have to work again, so why is David Schwimmer doing workplace training videos? ‘Ted Lasso' is coming back for season 4. If you're looking for a new show, Sarah is raving about ‘Sexual Education.' ‘The White Lotus” has already replaced Helena Bonham Carter with Laura Dern. Mountain View is still dealing with a major water issue. The Oakland and San Francisco airports have settled their beef. GenZ should consider moving to these cities. Hour 3: It's time for Bridge The Gap! Sarah's bestie Pat is back for his third and final appearance in our trivia battle. Representing the Millennials is the star of the Audacy office, Danae! While we wait to hear if she'll be cast on Survivor, let's hear her sing. That's right, a special musical performance in the Alice studio! Yes, you are in need of a Girls' Night! Enjoy your cheese and wine. E-bikes are surging in the Bay Area, and so are death and injuries. Should Sarah and Bob go to a goat farm to make soap? Hour 4: What do Harry Styles fans call themselves? #1 with a bullet, it's Olivia Rodrigo. Sarah can't get Olivia Dean out of her head. The New York Times has named the 250 Greatest Living Songwriters. Ariana Grande is putting out new music. Here's why we should be more respectful of truck drivers on the highway. Are you using AI like everyone else?

Victor Varnado is many things: standup comedian, founder of Supreme Robot, King Super Nuts, and the man behind the Worldwide Tic-Tac-Toe Championship. He's also the guy who built disability gaming tech worth $500K — and never saw a dime. Lou sits down with Victor for one of the more wide-ranging conversations we've had on this show: Richard Pryor's evolution as a performer, what a histology class taught Victor about how history gets told, the UCB rap battle comedy scene, why AI is "like discovering electricity," and how you turn tic-tac-toe into a global competitive sport. Oh, and the story of the National Science Foundation grant Victor received to build voice-control and audio-description software for disabled gamers — software that could help people who are paralyzed, blind, or deaf play video games without extra hardware — that got sold to a tech company for shares against their IPO... and then the IPO never happened. TOPICS: — Gary, Indiana, The Jackson 5, and tall-tale fathers — Richard Pryor vs. George Carlin (and why Pryor won) — The histology class that changed how Victor sees the world — Bombing at the HBO Aspen Comedy Festival callback — 7 years of rap battle comedy at UCB (Battle Ish) — Supreme Robot: how Victor builds and tests IP before finding investors — AI and what stays valuable when everything changes (people's attention) — Opening for Scott Thompson (Kids in the Hall) and Gilbert Gottfried — Norm MacDonald on Sam Kinison and what comedy is actually about — Tic-tac-toe as a strategy game (and how to make it competitive) — The disability gaming tech that a company bought and buried — Neuralink and the medical future Victor actually wants Play the game: highscoregamearcade.com 0:00 Intro — who is Victor Varnado? 1:35 Growing up in Gary, Indiana and the Jackson 5 4:40 Richard Pryor, George Carlin, and the art of performance 6:15 The histology class that changed how he sees the world 9:30 Moving to Minneapolis, bombing at HBO Aspen, and going solo 11:30 UCB, the Hammer Cats, and 20 years of NYC comedy 13:50 Battle Ish: 7 years of rap battle comedy at UCB 16:10 All those unfilmed shows — and why Victor actually recorded everything 18:30 Supreme Robot: his IP incubator explained 21:10 AI is like electricity — and why that's scary and exciting 24:40 Opening for Scott Thompson from Kids in the Hall 26:40 Opening for Gilbert Gottfried at Caroline's 27:05 The joke he's working on about marriage 29:20 Norm MacDonald, Sam Kinison, and what comedy is really about 31:55 The Worldwide Tic-Tac-Toe Championship — yes, really 36:10 HighScoreGameArcade.com and the 100M player goal 37:55 The National Science Foundation grant and disability gaming tech 40:10 The $500K he never got — and what happened to the tech 41:40 Neuralink and the medical future he actually wants 42:15 Outro The Lou Perez Podcast is part of the Lions of Liberty Podcast Network. Watch full episodes of The Lou Perez Podcast and more on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4Vb53s4I0A&list=PLb5trMQQvT077-L1roE0iZyAgT4dD4EtJ  Listen on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lou-perez-podcast/id1535032081  Listen on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2KAtC7eFS3NHWMZp2UgMVU  Lou's book — That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r  TheLouPerez.com |  info@thelouperez.com  Newsletter: https://substack.com/@louperez #comedy #standupcomedy #victorvarnado #AI #disabilitytech #tictactoe #UCB #lionsofiberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gilbert and Frank reach out to actor and radio personality Danny Bonaduce to talk about his role as the smart-alecky Danny Partridge on ABC's "The Partridge Family," guest spots on shows like “Bewitched” and “The Ghost and Mrs. Muir,” and his long, strange trip from child star to top-rated shock jock. Also: Danny meets a young Richard Pryor, bangs up Sonny Bono's Porsche, runs afoul of an angry chimp and dukes it out with Donny Osmond and Greg Brady. PLUS: Ray Bolger! Whit Bissell! Shirley Jones sends Danny to his room! And David Cassidy displays his hidden “talent!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Mulaney jokes about comedians in "The Hall: Honoring George Carlin, Robin Williams, Joan River and Richard Pryor" during Netflix is A Joke Festival 2022.

Richard Pryor redefined comedy by telling the truth, even when it scorched him.Today, we're sharing a preview of a new podcast, Big Lives, and a special episode about Pryor.Every week, hosts Kai Wright and Emmanuel Dzotsi dig into the BBC archive to explore the story behind the icons who shape our culture—trailblazers like David Bowie, Meg Ryan, Amy Winehouse, and Tina Turner—and better understand how each legend set the stage for our contemporary cultural landscape. In this preview, Kai and Emmanuel look at how Richard Pryor rose from a Peoria, Illinois brothel to become comedy's GOAT, only to then wrestle with racism, fame, desire, and self‑destruction. If you like what you hear, find more episodes of Big Lives on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hall grew up in Cleveland dreaming of being the next Johnny Carson. He got close – closer than anyone expected – and then he walked away. Thirty years later, he's finally telling the full story in a new memoir. “I wanted to do this show that didn't exist when I was a kid and I knew the talent was out there,” he tells Tonya Mosley. I found Bruno Mars and put him on the show when he was two feet tall. I wanted those things that Johnny didn't do.” He talks about some of the iconic moments of 'The Arsenio Hall Show,' his decision to end it, and his friendships with Jay Leno and Richard Pryor.Jazz historian Kevin Whitehead marks the 100th birthday of the composer Randy Weston.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Emmanuel has a new show out, Big Lives, and we're excited to share a preview of it! Alongside acclaimed journalist Kai Wright, Emmanuel digs into the BBC archive to examine the sensational stories, messy feelings, and enlightening questions surrounding the icons who have shaped our culture. From musical trailblazers like David Bowie, Amy Winehouse and Tina Turner to stars of the screen like Richard Pryor, Meg Ryan and Jane Fonda, Emmanuel and Kai see these icons in a new light and learn how each legend set the stage for our contemporary cultural landscape. In this preview, they unspool the emotional arc behind George Michael, from teen heartthrob to grieving partner to gay icon. If you like what you hear, find Big Lives wherever you get podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices