Comedy History 101

Comedy History 101: Best of 2025

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We pulled together the sharpest moments from our 2025

interviews with comedy impresario guests - who shaped modern comedy:

• Larry Charles: Writer and director of Seinfeld,

Curb Your Enthusiasm, & Borat
• Kevin McDonald: Founding member of Kids in the Hall
• Ryan Cunningham: Producer of Broad City and Inside Amy Schumer
• Alex Braverman: Director of Thank You Very Much on Andy Kaufman
• Will Becton: Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, Team Coco, Clueless Gamer
• Paul Myers: Author of John Candy: A Life in Comedy


• Michael Seth Starr: Author of Rodney Dangerfield: Nothing Comes Easy

• Seth Porges: Director of Class Action Park and the new Santacon
documentary

Plus Jean-François Brisson with the Nubian Show and a special Canadian Comedy History 101 recap.

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