Comedy History 101

By: Harmon Leon
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  • Journalist/comedian Harmon Leon dives into the history of comedy; bringing podcast listeners some of his favorite comedy influences, cult classics, and all things comedy history. More at: harmonleon.com
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Episodes
  • When We Went MAD: A Documentary of Ecch-ic Proportions!

    When We Went MAD: A Documentary of Ecch-ic Proportions!
    Aug 14 2024
    MAD Magazine poked fun at everything - and changed the comedy world. And we talk to Alan Bernstein, director of the documentary When We Went MAD. Modern satire, from The Simpsons to The Daily Show was influenced by MAD. Alan's documentary celebrates the nutty geniuses behind MAD, and features interviews from such fans as Bryan Cranston, Gilbert Gottfried, Judd Apatow, and Quentin Tarantino. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • CH101 Select: 2 Comedians Complain About The Edinburgh Festival

    CH101 Select: 2 Comedians Complain About The Edinburgh Festival
    Aug 7 2024
    CH101 Select: The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is the biggest performance festival in the world. It takes place during August and has launched the comedy careers of Monty Python, Eddie Izzard, Fleabag - and just about every major comedy figure in the UK. It's where comedians go to get their Beatles' 10,000 hours of Hamburg performing skills. The Edinburgh Festival is both amazing and soul-crushing at times. And on this CH101 Short, Irish comedian Johnny Candon and I highlight the grueling grind of the festival - that makes you a better performer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • Comedian Sean Cullen

    Comedian Sean Cullen
    Jul 31 2024
    Sean Cullen is a Canadian comedian, actor, and author - who you might know from his numerous TV appearances on The Tonight Show, MadTV, The Ellen Show, and with his legendary musical comedy group, Corky and the Juice Pigs. We do a deep dive into comedy Sean's history, the Canadian comedy scene, and how he had to turn down Lorne Micheals when offered a spot on SNL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
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