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Why Are You Laughing?

Blind Mike Project

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

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66:39

I Walked On The Moon

Why Are You Laughing? ·

2023/02/16

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.netwww.verygoodshow.org

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71:17

Jackass

Why Are You Laughing? ·

2023/02/09

On this week’s episode of Why Are You Laughing? Mike and Craig cover the hit television show turned movie franchise, Jackass.www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org

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96:00

The Breakup of Opie and Anthony

Why Are You Laughing? ·

2023/02/02

On today’s episode Mike and Craig go over the fallout from the end of the Opie and Anthony radio program. www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org

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70:40

Steve Martin

Why Are You Laughing? ·

2023/01/26

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.netwww.verygoodshow.org

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68:09

Bill Hicks

Why Are You Laughing? ·

2023/01/19

Mike and Craig finally get to the most requested episode topic since the start of the show, Bill Hicks. www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org

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99:29

Larry David

Why Are You Laughing? ·

2023/01/12

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.netwww.verygoodshow.org

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79:47

Sinbad

Why Are You Laughing? ·

2023/01/05

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.netwww.verygoodshow.org

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97:34

2022 Specials

Why Are You Laughing? ·

2022/12/29

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.netwww.verygoodshow.org

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99:06

Stuttering John

Why Are You Laughing? ·

2022/12/22

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.netwww.verygoodshow.org

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94:46

Jerry Lewis

Why Are You Laughing? ·

2022/12/15

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.netwww.verygoodshow.org

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81:34

John Belushi

Why Are You Laughing? ·

2022/12/08

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.netwww.verygoodshow.org

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78:51

Gallagher

Why Are You Laughing? ·

2022/12/01

It is time to pay our respects to comedy legend, Gallagher.www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org

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77:25

Elephant In The Room

Why Are You Laughing? ·

2022/11/17

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.netwww.verygoodshow.org

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84:22

Martin Lawrence

Why Are You Laughing? ·

2022/11/10

Mike and Craig look at the career of Martin Lawrence and the impact he has/had on his colleagues. www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org

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71:42

Breaking Joe Matarese

Why Are You Laughing? ·

2022/11/03

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.netwww.verygoodshow.org

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74:32

Robin Williams

Why Are You Laughing? ·

2022/10/27

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.netwww.verygoodshow.org

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72:13

Norm on Conan

Why Are You Laughing? ·

2022/10/20

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.netwww.verygoodshow.org

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74:42

Jocktober

Why Are You Laughing? ·

2022/10/13

Mike and Craig go over Opie and Anthony's Jocktober. www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org

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69:10

Fred Willard

Why Are You Laughing? ·

2022/10/06

On today's show Mike and Craig go over one of the best comedic actors ever, Fred Willard.www.blindmikeproject.netwww.verygoodshow.org

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54:37

Peter Schickele?

Why Are You Laughing? ·

2022/09/29

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.netwww.verygoodshow.org

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