There are no words that do justice to Mel Brooks. If you love comedy, you must know his work from Your Show of Shows to Blazing Saddles and beyond. David and he have a conversation that is truly inside comedy in the best way.

#11: Mel Brooks

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This week David is joined by podcast favorite, Greg Proops (Whose Line Is It Anyway). They talk about the shifting nature of comedy, how to impress a comedian, and the hustle required for a career in comedy.

#19: Greg Proops

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David takes this week's guest Elliott Gould (M*A*S*H, Friends, The Long Goodbye) through his career, from his start in musical theater, to Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice, up to Ray Donovan and everything in between.

#18: Elliott Gould

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Bonded by their hometown, David and Nia Vardalos (Second City, My Big Fat Greek Wedding) discuss how Winnipeg shaped their comedy, what's so great about Second City, and the benefits of firing people.

#11: Mel Brooks

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