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Comedy History 101

Comedian and journalist Harmon Leon dives deep into the wild, weird, and hilarious history of comedy. Each episode explores the backstories of legendary comedians, iconic sketches, cult classics, stand-up milestones, and forgotten gems from the comedy world. From SNL to viral videos, we unpack the moments that shaped what makes us laugh. Whether you"re a hardcore comedy nerd or just comedy-curious, this is your crash course in the funny business. Subscribe now and discover how comedy got to where it

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54:27

Mad Magazine with Former Editor Joe Raiola

Comedy History 101 ·

2023/09/06

Joe Raiola was a writer and editor of Mad magazine for 33 years. And he has some stories to tell on how Mad shaped comedy in America - and whose voice resonates through such entities as The Onion, The Daily Show, The Simpsons - and beyond. Take time to 'like,' subscribe, and comment on ComedyHistory 101. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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CH101 Short: 2 Comedians Complain about the Edinburgh...

Comedy History 101 ·

2023/08/25

The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is the biggest performance festival in world. It takes place during the month of August and has launched the comedy careers of Monty Python, Eddie Izzard, Fleabag - and just about every major comedy figure in the UK. Its 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

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32:19

Revenge of the Nerds with Wormser aka Andrew Cassese

Comedy History 101 ·

2023/08/10

Revenge of the Nerds is one of the classic comedies of the 1980s. And we talk to Andrew Cassese who played child-genius: Wormser in the movie. Revenge of the Nerds featured early roles from such actors as John Goodman, James Cromwell, Anthony Edwards - and Andrew tells us some behind the scenes antics of what it was like to be an onscreen members of the Lamda Lamda Lamda fraternity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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53:39

Seinfeld's Michael Richards Infamous Meltdown with...

Comedy History 101 ·

2023/08/03

Comedian Freddy Lockhart has the notoriety of being the very last person to EVER bring up Seinfeld's Michael Richard on stage as a comedian - the night he had his infamous meltdown at the Laugh Factory. Freddy was also there, at the Comedy Store - the night Joe Rogan confronted Carlos Mencia on stage for being a joke thief. Freddy shares these tales & his recent experience taking on an A.I. in a comedy roast battle - at our recent ComedyBytes show at The Ice House in Los Angeles. Learn more about

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61:12

CH101 Select: Comedy Central Origin Story

Comedy History 101 ·

2023/07/27

Reprise: Our guest is Art Bell; the man who pitched the idea that became Comedy Central. Art was also the head of programming at the network. We do a deep dive into the origin of such iconic shows as Mystery Science Theater 3000, South Park, The Daily Show - and talk about the early careers of Jon Stewart, Marc Maron, and Bill Maher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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44:02

The Mr. Bill Show with Walter Williams

Comedy History 101 ·

2023/06/29

Mr. Bill is one of the most iconic characters in the history of Saturday Night Live. He got his start in the first season of SNL - as a viewer submitted Super 8 film. In his heyday, this bundle of Play-Do was the third most beloved character on SNL - right behind John Belushi and Gilda Radner. And we are talking to Walter Williams - the creator of Mr. Bill - who also become a staff writer at SNL. Please, like, subscribe, and comment on Comedy History101. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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54:24

History of Irish Stand Up Comedy with Johnny Candon

Comedy History 101 ·

2023/06/22

Some of the best comedians in the world come from Ireland. We're talking your Dylan Morans, your Ardal O'Hanlons, your Tommy Tiernans - and just about every comedian you've seen on the TV show: Father Ted. And we have Irish comedian Johnny Candon - who joins us to give a brief history of stand up comedy on the Emerald Isle - whose modern day roots begin at a venue called The Comedy Cellar, upstairs at the International Bar. Like, subscribe, and comment on Comedy History101... Learn more about your

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22:42

The Wolf of Wall Street with Jordan Belfort

Comedy History 101 ·

2023/06/15

I talk to Jordan Belfort - the man whose life story was told onscreen in the Martin Scorsese movie: The Wolf of Wall Street (as well as in the movie: The Boiler Room) - where he was portrayed on screen by Leonardo DiCaprio. We dive into the history of The Wolf Wall Street - as well as what it was like to share a jail cell with legendary comedian Tommy Chong of Cheech and Chong. Take time to 'like," subscribe, and comment on Comedy History101. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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37:39

The Kids in the Hall with Paul Myers

Comedy History 101 ·

2023/06/08

The Kids in the Hall are one of the most iconic sketch comedy groups in history. And we do a deep dive into their origin story with Paul Myers - who knew KITH in their early days. Paul is the author of The Kids in the Hall: One Dumb Guy, the executive producer of the documentary The Kids in the Hall: Comedy Punks, as well a the brother to Mike Myers - and he gives insights into what it was like to see the group emerge onto the Toronto comedy scene. Also, take time to 'like,' subscribe and comment

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50:50

CH101 Select: Rick Overton and Set List

Comedy History 101 ·

2023/06/02

Legendary comedian Rick Overton joins us to talk comedy. Rick's IMDB page is the size of a phone book; and includes Beverly Hills Cop, playing Matt Damon's boss in Steven Soderbergh's, The Informant! - and Showtime's: I'm Dying Up Here. We do a deep dive into Rick's comedy origin story - spanning back to his jazz musician father who played with Thelonious Monk. Like, subscribe and comment on Comedy History101 - where ever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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52:40

Last Comic Standing with Rob Cantrell

Comedy History 101 ·

2023/05/25

The iconic TV show Last Comic Standing - ran from 2003 to 2015. It was a reality show, where comedians competed to be, well, the last comic standing. The show helped launch the careers of such comedians as Amy Schumer, Gary Gulman, Nicky Glaser - and our guest today: Rob Cantrell. Rob was a finalist on Season One of Last Comic Standing - where he lived in a house in the Hollywood Hills with such comedians as Ralphie May, Rich Vos, and Cory Kahaney. Rob tells what it was like to go from obscurity to

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51:28

CH101 Select: Wayne Federman and the History of Stand...

Comedy History 101 ·

2023/05/19

Our special guest is Wayne Federman author of the new book: The History of Stand-Up: From Mark Twain to Dave Chappelle. Wayne's impressive creds include Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Larry Sanders Show, Silicon Valley - as well as head monologue writer for The Tonight Show. We do some serious deep cuts into the history of stand-up comedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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43:47

Jackie Mason & Caddyshack 2

Comedy History 101 ·

2021/07/26

As a tribute to the great Jackie Mason - who passed away this weekend - we have a reprise of our episode on Caddyshack 2. Jackie starred in the movie - which has the notoriety of being the worst sequel OF ALL TIME! Jackie took on the Rodney Dangerfield role for the movie - in this classic battle of the snobs vs. the slobs, (Spoiler Alert: The slobs win in the end!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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49:21

Rick Overton and Set List

Comedy History 101 ·

2021/07/16

Legendary comedian Rick Overton joins us to talk comedy. Rick's IMDB page is the size of a phone book; which includes Beverly Hills Cop, playing Matt Damon's boss in Steven Soderbergh's, The Informant! - to Showtime's: I'm Dying Up Here. Rick also has a new comedy special, out called: Rick Overton's Set List. We do a deep dive into Rick's comedy origin story - spanning back to his jazz musician father who played with Thelonious Monk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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CH101 Select: Abbie Hoffman and The Second City

Comedy History 101 ·

2021/07/09

From the archives: Sasha Baron Cohen plays activist Abbie Hoffman in the Netflix film, The Trial of the Chicago 7. As seen in the film, by day, Hoffman was in the courtroom - fighting conspiracy charges. By night, he would regularly perform at The Second City. Hoffman's stage appearance marked a transition at the theater - from a bunch of squares doing sketches; to progressive radicals that changed the face of comedy; marked by the addition of Harold Ramis as a cast member. Learn more about your ad

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44:41

CH101 Select: Comedy After 9/11

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2021/06/18

To bookend the pandemic, we have a CH101 reprise on comedy helping to deal with tragic events. We look at comedy right directly after 9/11. They said irony was dead - but comedy help us pull through tragedy - especially with The Onion, SNL, Letterman, The Daily Show, and Gilbert Gottfried's legendary joke at the Friar's Club Roast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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62:02

Comedy Central's Origin Story

Comedy History 101 ·

2021/06/11

Our guest is Art Bell; the man who pitched the idea that became Comedy Central. Art was also the head of programming at the network. We do a deep dive into the origin of such iconic shows as Mystery Science Theater 3000, South Park, The Daily Show - and talk about the early careers of Jon Stewart, Marc Maron, and Bill Maher. Art also has a new book out: Constant Comedy: How I Started Comedy Central and Lost My Sense of Humor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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41:38

CH101 Select: Obama's Joke Writer: David Litt

Comedy History 101 ·

2021/06/07

From the archives: I talk to David Litt- former head joke writer for President Obama. We dive into what made Obama funny in the Oval Office; and contrast that to Trump's vastly different sense of presidential humor. (Trump's humor wheelhouse: mocking a disabled reporter and making fun of a sexual assault victim.) You might also know David Litt from his recent appearance on Newsmax - where he was booked to discuss Elon Musk hosting SNL_ but instead blasted the network for spreading election fraud

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CH101 Select: Dick Gregory: From Comedian to Activist

Comedy History 101 ·

2021/06/01

From the archives: In 1961, Dick Gregory was the first African American comedian to headline a white club. A pioneer in the world of stand-up comedy, Gregory's material mocked the bigotry and racism of the time. Gregory is equally known for his activism as well as his comedy. He's one of the most influential comedians in comedy history; inspiring the likes of Dave Chappelle, Eddie Murphy, and Chris Rock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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52:34

Wayne Federman and the History of Stand Up Comedy

Comedy History 101 ·

2021/05/14

Our special guest is Wayne Federman author of the new book: The History of Stand-Up: From Mark Twain to Dave Chappelle. Wayne's impressive creds include Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Larry Sanders Show, Silicon Valley - as well as head monologue writer for The Tonight Show. We do some serious deep cuts into the history of stand-up comedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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