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.
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.
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.
David catches up with a long time friend, Robert Klein. They cover their roots at Second City, what it's like taking those skills to Broadway, and working with the legendary Burt Reynolds.
This week David and his guest Alan Zweibel (SNL, It's Garry Shandling's Show) dive deep into the history of comedy starting with the Catskill Comedians of the 50s and 60s and leading into the birth of Saturday Night Live.