Nick Mullen has always been known for his sharp instincts, patience, and ability to find comedy in discomfort — and some of his best work existed long before Cum Town ever began.In this episode of Why Are You Laughing?, we dig into Nick Mullen Prank Calls: The Cum Town Archives, focusing on a collection of early, largely underground prank calls Nick made before Cum Town was even a concept. These aren’t loud, obvious bits — they’re slow-burn, subtle exercises in tension, timing, and endurance, often built around keeping customer service representatives on hold for absurd lengths of time while barely saying anything at all.We break down why these calls are so effective, how they foreshadow the comedic sensibilities that would later define Cum Town, and why this material remains obscure even to many fans. The episode also explores what makes Nick Mullen such a unique comedic voice — his restraint, his ear for rhythm, and his willingness to let awkward silence do the work.There’s also an argument at the center of this discussion: that Nick Mullen is an underrated genius, and that it’s a shame we don’t have more recorded work from him in this mode. These prank calls feel like missing chapters — early proof of a comedian already operating on a different wavelength.For Cum Town fans, Nick Mullen obsessives, and anyone interested in unconventional comedy craft, this episode uncovers a hidden corner of his work that deserves far more attention.5:44 Movie Theater23:15 The Trains35:00 Starbucks43:51 Finish Line50:47 Costco58:59 Kelloggs1:03:22 Outback1:07:21 MacDonaldsIf you're interested in the full Nick Mullen prank call compilationhttps://youtu.be/zviwcSk2FwI?si=xY6ifCmX7X9ZfFOQFOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKEhttp://blindmike.netFOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERShttp://www.verygoodshow.orgFOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDEhttp://hackridethedemon.comFOR ALL THINGS DJ ELECTRA FRYhttp://djelectrafry.com