The Laugh Button Podcast

On this week's podcast Mark and Matt are all over the upfront news as networks decided the fates of future sitcoms this week. We also dove into the rest of the comedy news about live stand-up shows that may or may not have included a few Brian Regan impressions. After the news we welcome comedian/writer Aparna Nancherla to talk about the taping of her debut stand-up comedy album, what it's like to audition for TV shows, and then Mark Mark decides to one-up the rest of the gang and discuss films no one can find and words nobody can define. That guy!

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Mark and Matt talk about comedy holograms, yes those are a thing. The Simpsons will outlast us all and Just For Laughs announces its lineup this year. Comedian Keith Alberstadt joins us to talk about his love of sports, what its like being a comedy writer, and mascots.

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Mark and Matt welcome podcasting vets Keith And The Girl, the duo host one of the longest-running podcasts in existence. They just celebrated their 10 year anniversary of their podcast. We discuss comedy news and then dive into some of the KATG history.

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Mark and Matt deliver thoughts about late night humor, Nate Bargatze, Nic Cage, Aziz on Netflix, and even a bit about Star Wars. We then host Rob Cantrell to discuss Karate and Fireworks with Mitch Hedberg, weed, and how much you would pay for your memories.

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There's a lot of amateur raps on this episode as Mark and Matt discuss the comedy news including Amy Schumer hosting the VMAs, HBO's new season of comedy shows, and Letterman. They then welcome comedian Myq Kaplan onto the show to discuss his comedy career.

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We welcome the one and only Danny Tamberelli who's best known as one of the title characters on "The Adventures of Pete And Pete." Since his time on the iconic show, Tamberelli's become an accomplished musician and currently spending time in the comedy troupe MANBOOBS.

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Mark and Matt discuss the comedy news, including Trevor Noah becoming the new host of The Daily Show. They then welcome comedian Pete Lee to discuss his life as a road comic, his stint on a soap opera, and an encounter with social activists. Pete might be the nicest guy ever and finally returns something to Mark that he borrowed.

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Mark and Matt deliver all the comedy news of the week which includes a Super Troopers sequel, a new Patrice O'Neal documentary, and Broad F*ckin City. They then welcome Iliza Shlesinger onto the show to talk about life while down in Austin for SXSW.

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Mark and Matt are live from Austin, TX for the annual South By Southwest (SXSW) to see some comedy. They welcome comedian Nate Bargatze onto the podcast to talk about his upcoming special, and what it took to get him to the festival.

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This week comedian Aaron Berg talks comedy news with Mark. The discussion ranges from bad meat, hair clubs, body builders named "Hot Chocolate," past addictions to wine, his new book, receiving oral pleasure 3 times on stage in Canada, and cutting edge comedy.

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