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Written by an acknowledged master of comedy, this study reflects on the nature of humor and the functions it serves. Why do we laugh? What are we to make of the sheer variety of laughter, from braying and cackling to sniggering and chortling? Is humor subversive, or can it defuse dissent? Can we define wit?

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Before his 1-hour Netflix special and autobiographical book, Moshe Kasher was just an Oakland, CA comic who was getting roasted and toasted by the internet - and returning the favor. Kasher delves into the dark world of YouTube comments and offers the unique perspective of a Jewish kid raised by deaf parents in crack-ridden Oakland, CA. The results are both unique and astonishing.

OMG, Hi! is a weekly podcast with George Lopez, featuring surprise celebrity guests, listener call-ins, stories of George's haunted house, hot takes, and more. 

Road Dog is comedian, actor, and writer, Dov Davidoff's unflinching memoir told through reflections of twelve months on the road. Davidoff travels across the country from college campuses to local theaters doing stand-up comedy and telling it like it is. He's been known to wax poetic about everything from encounters with large fake breasts, to people who have too many kids, to magnum condoms the size of CD cases. He is hilarious and relatable and will have you laughing at yourself in no time.

The award-winning podcast Tell 'Em Steve Dave brings you four of the most righteous, grooviest tales of the flyest, dopest baadasssss albino bruthah that ever was and ever will be! From the creators of the Audible best-selling Fair-re-re Tale Theater, join us on an adventure through time and space.

An adult jokebook to make us adults laugh after a hard day at work.

This week in the Laugh Factory, you'll hear great sets from Maz Jobrani, Rich Vos, and Capone. Maz Jobrani says Asians are breaking stereotypes while Middle Easterners are doing just the opposite, and he explains why none of the neighborhood kids wanted to play with Osama bin Laden. Then, Rich Vos tries to incite violence between Arabs and Jews in the audience and talks to Dom about what it's like to compete for gigs with his wife. Finally, Capone says we're at our most racist when behind the wheel.

Five-time Emmy award winner Dennis Miller takes on the current climate like no other can in Fake News, Real Jokes! From selfies and airline travel to Trump and journalists, he delivers his signature critical assessments in his low key style that has been deemed by The Hollywood Reporter as "the most cerebral, astute and clever standup ever”.

UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra is the must-listen podcast for fight fans. Edgy veteran comedian Jim Norton and former UFC welterweight champion Matt Serra push the boundaries in the UFC's first audio series. “Unfiltered” delivers everything, including pre- and post-fight analysis, industry stories, observations, opinions and interviews with UFC sources, fighters and celebrity fans.

Not all stand-up comedy is spot-cleaned and pre-packaged for the masses. Like the legends who were born out of smokey, booze-soaked nightclubs of decades past, Doug Stanhope spews his own brand of moral outrage in an unmatched style that borders on self-destruction. Nothing is sacred, no subject off-limits, and most importantly, nothing is contrived.

In his new special, Louie reflects on his experiences traveling across the country and his journey to a healthier lifestyle. Whether discussing what to do with his massive collection of big underwear or looking back on the hilarious details of his parents’ idiosyncrasies, Louie keeps his audience in an uproar. The special was taped on November 12, 2017 at the Palace Theatre in Los Angeles, California.

Comedians go up with no prepared material, ask for audience suggestions, and create Stand-Up On The Spot. Hosted by Jeremiah Watkins. Watch the series on Youtube.

Giles' latest, and most raucous book, he takes "Generation Pussy" from the warm wet womb of "Pussville" to the rarefied air of "Mantown". This is definitely one of the most politically incorrect books to ever hit the market. It will most certainly offend the entitled whiners, but it will also be a breath of fresh air to young males who wish to be men instead of hipster dandies.

Named after Hitler's failed coup attempt, Beer Hall Putsch takes you into acerbic comic Doug Stanhope's twisted mind at a gig filmed in Portland.

The cult classic is back with all new audio episodes. Our Audible Comedy series stars Jonathan Katz, H. Jon Benjamin, Laura Silverman and a killer cast of comedians on the couch playing themselves including Sarah Silverman, Ray Romano, Ted Danson, "Weird Al" Yankovic & more.

Comic glow and self-mockery. Addiction and depression. Dave Itzkoff draws a lively portrait of Robin Williams. It's a fresh and original look at the actor whose work touched millions of people around the world.

Filled with unfiltered, brutally honest anecdotes, Davidson proves in his first Comedy Central stand-up special that even at 22, he and his friends have had some high times and heavy experiences.

To celebrate 30 years of the extremely popular BBC Radio 4 comedy panel game, this release brings together two special editions, I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue Anniversary Special and I'm Sorry I Haven't a Desert Island, alongside the first ever edition of the programme, originally broadcast on 11 April 1972.

Ever had those moments of clarity under a hot warm shower? Here are some of the best collected from r/showerthoughts. Philosophical, profound, and sometimes comedic musings Produced daily! Credits are in the show notes pages of each episode. Produced by Klassic Studios.