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| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Top 9 Comedy Specials of 2025 | 01 Jan 2026 | 01:00:48 | |
Top 9 Comedy Specials of 2025 Ranking the best stand up comedy specials of the year 2025. 3:30 Honorable Mentions11:20 9 Tim Dillon: I’m. Your Mother15:30 8 Ali Saddiq: My Two Sons22:20 7 Rosebud Baker: The Mother Lode25:45 6 Doug Stanhope: Discount Meat *31:10 5 Jordan Jensen: Take Me With You34:45 4 Ari Shaffir: America’s Sweetheart39:40 3 Joe List: Small Ball45:05 2 Jim Norton: Unconceivable51:30 1 Joe Derosa: I Never Promised You a Rose GardenFOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKEhttp://blindmike.netFOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERShttp://www.verygoodshow.orgFOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDEhttp://hackridethedemon.comFOR ALL THINGS DJ ELECTRA FRYhttp://djelectrafry.com | |||
| Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, Ricky Gervais & Louis C.K. On Talking Funny | 28 Dec 2025 | 01:10:04 | |
A discussion and review of the 2011 HBO special, Talking Funny. FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKE http://blindmike.net FOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERS http://www.verygoodshow.org FOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDE http://hackridethedemon.com FOR ALL THINGS DJ ELECTRA FRY http://djelectrafry.com | |||
| Joe Rogan vs. Marc Maron On The WTF Podcast | 07 Oct 2025 | 01:02:00 | |
With Marc Maron's recent feud against the Austin Comedy Scene, we decided to look back at his first conversation with Joe Rogan, on his podcast in 2011. FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKE http://blindmike.net FOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERS http://www.verygoodshow.org FOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDE http://hackridethedemon.com FOR ALL THINGS DJ ELECTRA FRY http://djelectrafry.com | |||
| The Jerky Boys | 18 May 2023 | 01:10:33 | |
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 | |||
| Redd Foxx | 11 May 2023 | 01:16:12 | |
Mike and Craig go over the life and career of Redd Foxx. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org | |||
| Dennis Miller w/ Kirk Minihane | 04 May 2023 | 01:07:55 | |
This week Kirk Minihane joins Mike to go over the career of Dennis Miller. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org | |||
| Rickles on Carson | 27 Apr 2023 | 01:07:45 | |
A look back at Don Rickles' appearances on Johnny Carson's "The Tonight Show." www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org | |||
| Artie Lange | 20 Apr 2023 | 01:30:49 | |
Today Mike and Craig look in to the career of Artie Lange. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org | |||
| Lucille Ball | 13 Apr 2023 | 01:00:43 | |
On today’s episode Mike and Craig look back at the career of one of the female pioneers of comedy, Lucille Ball. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org | |||
| Conan vs Leno | 06 Apr 2023 | 01:04:19 | |
A look back at the late night war between Conan O'Brien and Jay Leno. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org | |||
| Killing Them Softly | 30 Mar 2023 | 01:06:58 | |
Today Mike and Craig look back at a special that is in the conversation of "Greatest of all Time," Dave Chappelle's 'Killing Them Softly.' www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org | |||
| Impressionists | 23 Mar 2023 | 01:01:51 | |
Impressionists have always had a place in comedy. Today Mike and Craig take a look at some from over the years. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org | |||
| Adam Carolla | 16 Mar 2023 | 01:22:22 | |
On today’s episode of Why Are You Laughing? Mike and Craig look at the career of Adam Carolla and see how he became one of the Godfathers of podcasting. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org | |||
| Bill Burr - Let It Go | 30 Sep 2025 | 01:08:17 | |
Analysis of Bill Burr's 2010 stand up comedy special, Let It Go. A full breakdown of the jokes and subjects within the special & discussion about how Burr has changed over time. FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKE http://blindmike.net FOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERS http://www.verygoodshow.org FOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDE http://hackridethedemon.com FOR ALL THINGS DJ ELECTRA FRY http://djelectrafry.com | |||
| Mel Brooks | 09 Mar 2023 | 01:13:47 | |
Today Mike and Craig look back at the legendary career of Mel Brooks. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org | |||
| Charlie Sheen: The Tiger Blood Saga | 02 Mar 2023 | 01:06:36 | |
On today’s episode Mike and Craig go over the "Tiger Blood" era of Charlie Sheen. This includes Sheen losing Two and a Half Men, Ashton Kutcher being hired for the sitcom, and Sheen losing his mind on any platform that would have him. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org | |||
| Mort Sahl | 23 Feb 2023 | 01:18:50 | |
Today we take a look at comedian turned presidential speech writer, turned presidential murder investigator, Mort Sahl. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org | |||
| I Walked On The Moon | 16 Feb 2023 | 01:06:39 | |
On today’s episode Mike and Craig look back at the special that got Mike hooked on stand up, Brian Regan's "I Walked On The Moon." www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org | |||
| Jackass | 09 Feb 2023 | 01:11:17 | |
On this week’s episode of Why Are You Laughing? Mike and Craig cover the hit television show turned movie franchise, Jackass. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org | |||
| The Breakup of Opie and Anthony | 02 Feb 2023 | 01:36:00 | |
On today’s episode Mike and Craig go over the fallout from the end of the Opie and Anthony radio program. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org | |||
| Steve Martin | 26 Jan 2023 | 01:10:40 | |
On today's episode Mike and Craig talk about the stand up career of Steve Martin. He's considered one of the all time greats, yet his last time on stage was in 1981 and he did not seem very fond of the art-form. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org | |||
| Bill Hicks | 19 Jan 2023 | 01:08:09 | |
Mike and Craig finally get to the most requested episode topic since the start of the show, Bill Hicks. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org | |||
| Larry David | 12 Jan 2023 | 01:39:29 | |
On today's episode Mike and Craig look in to the career of possibly the most successful comedy writer in television history, Larry David. We discuss his path from Seinfeld to Curb Your Enthusiasm and what makes Larry David the way he is. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org | |||
| Sinbad | 05 Jan 2023 | 01:19:47 | |
On today’s show Mike and Craig look back to the 90's and go over the career of Sinbad, who may be most famous for a movie that never was. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org | |||
| Norm MacDonald On Dennis Miller's Show | 23 Sep 2025 | 01:19:52 | |
We look back at some of Norm McDonald's best appearances on Dennis Miller's HBO talk show, as well as his national radio show. We are joined by Miller's long-time producer, Christian Bladt. FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKE http://blindmike.net FOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERS http://www.verygoodshow.org FOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDE http://hackridethedemon.com FOR ALL THINGS DJ ELECTRA FRY http://djelectrafry.com | |||
| 2022 Specials | 29 Dec 2022 | 01:37:34 | |
On today's episode, Mike takes Craig and the listeners on a lovely journey through Blind Mike's top ten list for 2022 stand up specials. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org | |||
| Stuttering John | 22 Dec 2022 | 01:39:06 | |
On today’s episode Mike and Craig look back at the career of Stuttering John before he became a political podcast mogul. From Stern to the Tonight Show John was always sneaking his way around and landing jobs he may or may not have been qualified to have. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org | |||
| Jerry Lewis | 15 Dec 2022 | 01:34:46 | |
Was Jerry Lewis a good guy? You be the judge. Mike and Craig look in to the comedy career that Jerry Lewis had, and some troubling tales of what he was like behind closed doors. Also, an all time bad interview. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org | |||
| John Belushi | 08 Dec 2022 | 01:21:34 | |
Today Mike and Craig discuss the career of John Belushi. What was his impact on comedy as a whole and more specifically, comedic movies. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org | |||
| Gallagher | 01 Dec 2022 | 01:18:51 | |
It is time to pay our respects to comedy legend, Gallagher. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org | |||
| Elephant In The Room | 17 Nov 2022 | 01:17:25 | |
Nearing another anniversary marking the death of Patrice O'Neal, Mike and Craig go over one of the greatest specials ever. "Elephant In The Room." www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org | |||
| Martin Lawrence | 10 Nov 2022 | 01:24:22 | |
Mike and Craig look at the career of Martin Lawrence and the impact he has/had on his colleagues. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org | |||
| Breaking Joe Matarese | 03 Nov 2022 | 01:11:42 | |
On today's show Mike and Craig go over a bizarre fellow by the name Joe Matarese. The mostly focus on a live "Fixing Joe" podcast that no one should miss. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org | |||
| Robin Williams | 27 Oct 2022 | 01:14:32 | |
Today Mike and Craig look back on the very dark, very successful career of Robin Williams. Is he the most famous comedian of all time? www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org | |||
| Norm on Conan | 20 Oct 2022 | 01:12:13 | |
Today Mike and Craig celebrate the one year anniversary of 'Why Are You Laughing?' by diving in to Norm MacDonald's appearances on Conan O'Brien's talk shows. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org | |||
| David Letterman vs. Harvey Pekar | 16 Sep 2025 | 01:00:20 | |
We look back at Harvey Pekar's legendary appearances on Late Night with David Letterman. The American Splendor author confronted Dave on everything from GE to the donuts backstage. FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKE http://blindmike.net FOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERS http://www.verygoodshow.org FOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDE http://hackridethedemon.com FOR ALL THINGS DJ ELECTRA FRY http://djelectrafry.com | |||
| Jocktober | 13 Oct 2022 | 01:14:42 | |
Mike and Craig go over Opie and Anthony's Jocktober. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org | |||
| Fred Willard | 06 Oct 2022 | 01:09:10 | |
On today's show Mike and Craig go over one of the best comedic actors ever, Fred Willard. www.blindmikeproject.net www.verygoodshow.org | |||
| Peter Schickele? | 29 Sep 2022 | 00:54:37 | |
Danny Polishchuk joins Mike and Craig to talk about Adam Sandler's "They're All Going to Laugh At You" album. It immediately diverted in to something far more impactful than any of these three brave men could have imagined. Ladies and gentlemen, we introduce you to the great Peter Schickele. Listen to Danny on The Boys Cast and Low Value Mail. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org | |||
| Seinfeld | 22 Sep 2022 | 01:32:54 | |
On today’s episode Mike and Craig talk about the television show 'Seinfeld.' They go over how it started, and what was going on behind the scenes when it came to an end. www.blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org | |||
| The Man Show w/ Vinnie Paulino | 15 Sep 2022 | 01:21:31 | |
On this episode Vinnie Paulino joins Mike and Craig to talk about The Man Show. Listen to Vinnie on the Creep-Off, Carlsoncast, and Who Are These Podcasts? wherever you get podcasts. www.blindmike.net Listen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. | |||
| Bob Newhart | 08 Sep 2022 | 01:25:02 | |
Todays show is a deep dive in to the life and career of Bob Newhart. www.blindmike.net Listen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. | |||
| Skanks For The Memories | 01 Sep 2022 | 00:53:03 | |
On todays show Mike and Craig look into Dave Attell's album 'Skanks For The Memories.' This may be one of the best hours of stand up comedy that you can find. www.blindmike.net Listen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. | |||
| Robert Schimmel | 25 Aug 2022 | 01:02:14 | |
On todays episode Mike and Craig look in to the career of Robert Schimmel. An underrated comic who had a knack for shooting himself in the foot. www.blindmike.net Listen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. | |||
| The Original Kings of Comedy | 18 Aug 2022 | 01:13:24 | |
We look at the lives and careers of Bernie Mac, DL Hughley, Cedric The Entertainer and Steve Harvey. Paying tribute to The Original Kings of Comedy. www.blindmike.net Listen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI | |||
| Chevy Chase | 11 Aug 2022 | 01:12:34 | |
On this weeks show Mike and Matt look in to Chevy Chase and the many rivalries he found himself square in the middle of. www.blindmike.net Listen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI | |||
| Sam Hyde vs. Tim Heidecker: The End Of World Peace | 09 Sep 2025 | 01:08:29 | |
We look at the history behind Sam Hyde's feud with Tim Heidecker, that took place after Million Dollar Extreme's Adult Swim show was canceled. We also look at the role Brett Gelman played in getting World Peace taken off the air. FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKE http://blindmike.net FOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERS http://www.verygoodshow.org FOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDE http://hackridethedemon.com FOR ALL THINGS DJ ELECTRA FRY http://djelectrafry.com | |||
| Roseanne | 04 Aug 2022 | 01:09:52 | |
On today's episode Mike and Matt go over the ups and downs in the career of Roseanne Barr. www.blindmike.net Listen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI | |||
| Ron White | 28 Jul 2022 | 00:58:25 | |
On today's show Mike and Craig go over the career of Ron White. How he started and how he ended up on the Blue Collar Comedy Tour. | |||
| Joan Rivers vs Johnny Carson | 21 Jul 2022 | 01:10:31 | |
On today's episode of Why Are You Laughing? Mike and Craig look in to the famous fallout between Joan Rivers and Johnny Carson. www.blindmike.net Listen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. | |||