Why Are You Laughing?

By Blind Mike Project

Comedy

What's Why Are You Laughing? about?

Breaking down the history of comedy and stand-up, one career, special, controversy, and storyline at a time.

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Why Are You Laughing? episodes:

05.02.2024
Ari Shaffir: America's One True Comedian
Is Ari Shaffir a bad guy, or just misunderstood? This week his character is put on trial, and we find out exactly who Ari Shaffir is. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org hackridethedemon.com
04.25.2024
Curb Your Enthusiasm
On today’s episode we take a look in to the phenomenal HBO show, Curb Your Enthusiasm. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org hackridethedemon.com
04.18.2024
Joan Rivers
On today’s episode we take a look at the incredible career and life of Joan Rivers. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org hackridethedemon.com
04.11.2024
The Worst Comedy Movie Sequels
On today’s episode we take a good look at what many consider some of the worst sequels in comedy. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org hackridethedemon.com
04.04.2024
The Disrespect Towards Carrot Top
On today’s episode Mike and Craig do something a little different. Instead of looking specifically at the life and career of Carrot Top, they look in to him as a person and why he is/was wrongfully disrespected by just about...
03.28.2024
Opie and Anthony's April Fools Prank
Today Mike and Craig look back to when Opie and Anthony said that the mayor of Boston was dead. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org hackridethedemon.com
03.21.2024
Bo Burnham's "Inside"
Discussing Bo Burnham's 2021 Netflix comedy special, Inside. Make sure you check out: blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org hackridethedemon.com
03.14.2024
Woody Allen
On today’s episode Mike and Craig look in the the life, career, and scandals of Woody Allen. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
02.29.2024
Daniel Tosh - People Pleaser
Today we are joined by Austin Ingels! We breakdown Daniel Tosh's 2016 Comedy Central special, People Pleaser. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
02.22.2024
Shane Gillis Being Fired From SNL
On today’s episode Mike and Craig look back when Shane Gillis was fired from SNL. They cover the incident, how Shane responded, comics who supported Shane, and the one's that didn't. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
02.15.2024
This History of "Baba Booey"
On today’s episode Mike and Craig look in to the career of Gary "Baba Booey" Dell'Abate and his history on the Howard Stern Show. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
02.08.2024
The Downfall of Will Ferrell
On today's episode Mike and Craig go over the career of Will Ferrell and try and pin point the start of his decline. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
02.01.2024
Louis CK - Shameless
On this week's episode Mike and Craig break down the one hour special "Shameless" from Louis CK. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
01.25.2024
Fez Whatley Fights
After being inspired by a bonus episode on the patreon, (patreon.com/blindmike) Mike and Craig take a deep dive in to the vast catalogue of Fez Whatley beefs. There was no reason behind half of them, but they are fascinating all...
01.18.2024
All In The Family w/ Kirk Minihane
Blind Mike & special guest Kirk Minihane discuss the late Norman Lear's legendary sitcom, All In The Family. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org hackridethedemon.com
01.04.2024
Comics to Watch in 2024
Mike grabs his scouting cap and clip board in this episode. He goes through his top comics to watch in the coming year! Make sure you check out: blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org hackridethedemon.com
12.28.2023
Top Specials of 2023
On this episode Blind Mike ranks his favorite specials of 2023! blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
12.21.2023
Opie vs Jim Norton
The official end of The Opie & Anthony Show came when SiriusXM tried to hang on to Opie and Jim Norton and the real feud was revealed. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
12.14.2023
Carl Reiner
On today's episode Mike and Craig look back at the career of Carl Reiner. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
12.07.2023
Nathan For You
On today’s episode Mike and Craig look back at the show, Nathan For You. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
11.30.2023
The Roast of Patrice O'Neal
Today Mike and Craig look back at the highs and low of Patrice O'Neal roast. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
11.23.2023
The Rise and Fall of Tucker Max
This is an early Bonus WAYL from a few months back. For more bonus content, become a member or visit blindmike.net We are joined by @KarlWATP to discuss Tucker Max, his Opie & Anthony appearance and the downfall that...
11.16.2023
The Amazing Johnathan
On today’s episode Mike and Craig look in to the very unique career of comic magician, The Amazing Johnathan. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
11.09.2023
Chris Farley
On today’s episode, Mike and Craig look back at the career of Chris Farley. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
11.02.2023
Howard Stern vs Opie and Anthony
On today’s episode Mike and Craig take a look back at the rivalry between the Howard Stern Show and the Opie and Anthony show. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
10.26.2023
Dan Nainan
Dan Nainan is a comedian who has opened for Russell Peters, Bob Saget & Robert Schimmel and has performed for Barack Obama & Hillary Clinton. Or has he? We discuss his feuds with Marc Maron, Nick Mullen & others. As...
10.19.2023
Andy Kaufman
On this episode Mike and Craig break down the life and career of Andy Kaufman, who very well may have invented "alt" comedy. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
10.12.2023
Norm Macdonald - "Me Doing Stand-Up"
It's our 100th episode, so it has been decided that we will cover our favorite subject, Norm Macdonald. Mike and Craig break down his comedy special "Me Doing Stand-Up." blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
10.05.2023
Andrew "Dice" Clay
Andrew Clay Silverstein, AKA Andrew Dice Clay, is one of the most successful comedians of all time. We discuss his early days at The Comedy Store, Incidents on MTV & SNL, his feuds with Sam Kinison, Howard Stern and Opie...
09.21.2023
Mike Warnke
On this weeks episode Mike and Craig are joined by Vinnie Paulino to discuss the crazy life story of Mike Warnke. Listen to The Creep Off and Subreddit Surfing. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
09.14.2023
Garry Shandling
On today’s episode Mike and Craig look in to the life and career of Garry Shandling. He was much more of an innovator than we realized! blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
09.07.2023
Howard Stern on 9/11
Today Drew Lane from 'The Drew and Mike Show' joins to talk about Howard Stern's show on 9/11. Drew was also broadcasting live as it happened and talks about how that day was for him. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
08.31.2023
Colin Quinn
On today’s episode we are joined by Christian Bladt from "Who Are These Broadcasters?" to go over the career of Colin Quinn. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
08.24.2023
Windy City Heat
Today Mike and Craig look back at the cult classic film, "Windy City Heat." blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
08.17.2023
The World's Worst Comedian: Tom Myers
Mike and Craig look at the "career" of the world's worst comic. Havre De Grace's own, Tom Myers. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
08.10.2023
Paul Reubens
Today Mike and Craig look back at the career and scandals of Paul Reubens, a.k.a. Pee Wee Herman. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
08.03.2023
Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip
Mike and Craig take a look at one of the most iconic comedy specials of all time, Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip. The highest grossing comedy special until Eddie Murphy's Raw. This was also Pryor's first special after...
07.27.2023
Family Guy vs South Park
Mike and Craig take a deep dive in to the rivalry that is Family Guy vs South Park. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
07.20.2023
The Rise & Rapid Fall of Dat Phan
Today Blind Mike and Craig look in to the brief rise, and very rapid fall of Dat Phan. Is this episode a personal vendetta? Sure, but nonetheless and important piece of comedy history. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
07.13.2023
Charlie Chaplin
Today Mike and Craig look back at the wildly successful and scandalous career of Charlie Chaplin! www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
07.06.2023
Anthony Cumia's Firing
Today Mike and Craig take a deep dive in to Anthony Cumia's firing from SiriusXM 9 years ago this week. blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
06.22.2023
Pat Cooper on the Howard Stern Show
Mike and Craig look back at some of the most explosive appearances that Pat Cooper had on the Howard Stern Show. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
06.15.2023
Doug Stanhope
Today Mike and Craig look in to the very unique career of Doug Stanhope. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
06.08.2023
Raw
Mike and Craig take a deep dive in to Eddie Murphy's 'Raw.' www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
06.01.2023
Richard Lewis
Mike and Craig look in to the career and life of Comedian and Curb Your Enthusiasm star, Richard Lewis. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
05.25.2023
The Simpsons
Karl from WATP joins the program to talk about the history of The Simpsons! www.whoarethese.com www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
05.18.2023
The Jerky Boys
Mike and Craig look in to the Jerky Boys. It may have only been prank phone calls but they influenced a lot of people in the world of comedy. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
05.11.2023
Redd Foxx
Mike and Craig go over the life and career of Redd Foxx. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
05.04.2023
Dennis Miller w/ Kirk Minihane
This week Kirk Minihane joins Mike to go over the career of Dennis Miller. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org
04.27.2023
Rickles on Carson
A look back at Don Rickles' appearances on Johnny Carson's "The Tonight Show." www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org

What's Why Are You Laughing? about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Why Are You Laughing? episodes:

Ari Shaffir: America's One True Comedian

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Joan Rivers

The Worst Comedy Movie Sequels

The Disrespect Towards Carrot Top

Opie and Anthony's April Fools Prank

Bo Burnham's "Inside"

Woody Allen

Daniel Tosh - People Pleaser

Shane Gillis Being Fired From SNL

This History of "Baba Booey"

The Downfall of Will Ferrell

Louis CK - Shameless

Fez Whatley Fights

All In The Family w/ Kirk Minihane

Comics to Watch in 2024

Top Specials of 2023

Opie vs Jim Norton

Carl Reiner

Nathan For You

The Roast of Patrice O'Neal

The Rise and Fall of Tucker Max

The Amazing Johnathan

Chris Farley

Howard Stern vs Opie and Anthony

Dan Nainan

Andy Kaufman

Norm Macdonald - "Me Doing Stand-Up"

Andrew "Dice" Clay

Mike Warnke

Garry Shandling

Howard Stern on 9/11

Colin Quinn

Windy City Heat

The World's Worst Comedian: Tom Myers

Paul Reubens

Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip

Family Guy vs South Park

The Rise & Rapid Fall of Dat Phan

Charlie Chaplin

Anthony Cumia's Firing

Pat Cooper on the Howard Stern Show

Doug Stanhope

Raw

Richard Lewis

The Simpsons

The Jerky Boys

Redd Foxx

Dennis Miller w/ Kirk Minihane

Rickles on Carson