Explore every episode of the podcast Humor Me with Robert Smigel and Friends
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Introducing: Humor Me with Robert Smigel and Friends | 29 Apr 2026 | 00:01:58 | |
A weekly podcast where host, Robert Smigel, and a rotating panel, his friends, assist callers seeking help in making something in their real life funnier. Anything. A best man speech, a eulogy, a breakup letter, a cover letter, an apology, a Tinder profile - Robert, with a panel of professional comedy writers and comedians, will punch it up and get results. This season's guests include Dave Attell, Andy Breckman, Mikey Day, Jim Downey, Jim Gaffigan, Ellie Kemper, Michael Koman, David Letterman, Bruce McCulloch, Alex Moffat, Bob Odenkirk, Colin Quinn, Rob Riggle, Streeter Seidell, Eric Slovin, Dino Stamatopoulos, Mike Sweeney, and Bryan Tucker. Want help with your writing assignment? Submit it to: speakpipe.com/humorme See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Andy Breckman and Eric Slovin | 15 May 2026 | 01:11:38 | |
A Seattle public radio DJ summons the help of Humor Me to make his mic breaks between songs funnier. Legendary SNL/Late Night with David Letterman writer and the creator of Monk, Andy Breckman and SNL and Broad City producer/writer Eric Slovin join Robert for an episode you won’t forget. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humormersaf Watch full episodes on YouTube: Youtube.com/@humormersaf Want help with your writing assignment? Submit it to: speakpipe.com/humorme See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Mikey Day and Streeter Seidell | 08 May 2026 | 01:19:44 | |
An a Capella group contacts Humor Me for help punching up their banter between songs. Longtime SNL cast member Mikey Day and his writing partner, SNL head writer Streeter Seidell join Robert for the debut episode, along with a surprise colleague of theirs. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humormersaf Watch full episodes on YouTube: Youtube.com/@humormersaf Want help with your writing assignment? Submit it to: speakpipe.com/humorme See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Bob Odenkirk and Bruce McCulloch | 22 May 2026 | 01:25:54 | |
Humor Me travels to the NorthStar Theater in San Francisco’s Chinatown for a live show with Robert’s old friends Bob Odenkirk and the Kids in the Hall’s Bruce McCulloch, where they attempt to revive the career of the 2016 internet meme sensation Kazoo Kid, Brett Ambler. With some very special surprise appearances. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humormersaf Watch full episodes on YouTube: Youtube.com/@humormersaf Want help with your writing assignment? Submit it to: speakpipe.com/humorme See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| David Letterman and Jim Downey | 29 May 2026 | 01:10:41 | |
Burak from Istanbul, Turkey needs help writing a fan letter to celebrated late night writer Steve O’Donnell. Robert calls on the expertise of Steve’s former co-workers, Late Night and SNL legend Jim Downey and our next guest who needs no introduction, David Letterman. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humormersaf Watch full episodes on YouTube: Youtube.com/@humormersaf Want help with your writing assignment? Submit it to: speakpipe.com/humorme See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Jim Gaffigan and Alex Moffat | 05 Jun 2026 | 01:16:03 | |
A high school teacher contacts Humor Me for help making his school’s morning announcements more entertaining. Comedian Jim Gaffigan, SNL performer Alex Moffat and writer Bryan Tucker join Robert to help the kids start their day off with a smile. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humormersaf Watch full episodes on YouTube: Youtube.com/@humormersaf Want help with your writing assignment? Submit it to: speakpipe.com/humorme See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| David Letterman and Jim Downey Part 2 with Steve O'Donnell | 03 Jun 2026 | 00:39:23 | |
In a continuation of last week's episode, Robert welcomes a new fake sponsor with David Letterman and Jim Downey. Then Robert and Jim connect Burak with legendary late night writer Steve O'Donnell and find out how Burak's fan letter turned out. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humormersaf Watch full episodes on YouTube: Youtube.com/@humormersaf Want help with your writing assignment? Submit it to: speakpipe.com/humorme See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Colin Quinn and Mike Sweeney | 12 Jun 2026 | 01:18:31 | |
Sean wants help writing a eulogy for his father in-law, who he can’t stand. Comedian Colin Quinn and Conan writer/producer Mike Sweeney help Sean turn his hatred into a cathartic and witty send off. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humormersaf Watch full episodes on YouTube: Youtube.com/@humormersaf Want help with your writing assignment? Submit it to: speakpipe.com/humorme See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Ellie Kemper and Michael Koman | 26 Jun 2026 | 00:56:05 | |
Megann wants to one-up her husband in couples therapy. The Office and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt star Ellie Kemper and her husband Michael Koman, producer of “The Paper” and “Nathan For You” join Robert to help Megann get the upper hand, even suggesting she do it via another very famous podcaster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Rob Riggle and Alex Moffat | 19 Jun 2026 | 01:21:41 | |
NHL superstar defenseman from the Buffalo Sabres, Rasmus Dahlin isn’t very comfortable with post-game interviews. In this episode, hockey fans and former SNL cast members Rob Riggle and Alex Moffat join Robert to help Rasmus score big at press conferences. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humormersaf Watch full episodes on YouTube: Youtube.com/@humormersaf Want help with your writing assignment? Submit it to: speakpipe.com/humorme See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||