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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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79:52

Norm MacDonald On Dennis Miller's Show

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2025/09/23

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 MIKEhttp://blindmike.netFOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERShttp://www.verygoodshow.orgFOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDEhttp://hackridethedemon.comFOR ALL THINGS DJ ELECTRA FRYhttp://djelectrafry.com

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60:20

Harvey Pekar vs. David Letterman: Late Night's Most...

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2025/09/16

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 MIKEhttp://blindmike.netFOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERShttp://www.verygoodshow.orgFOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDEhttp://hackridethedemon.comFOR ALL THINGS DJ ELECTRA FRYhttp://djelectrafry.com

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68:29

Sam Hyde vs. Tim Heidecker: The End Of World Peace

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2025/09/09

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 MIKEhttp://blindmike.netFOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERShttp://www.verygoodshow.orgFOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDEhttp://hackridethedemon.comFOR ALL THINGS DJ ELECTRA FRYhttp://djelectrafry.com

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98:21

Top 19 Living Comedians

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2025/05/29

Blind Mike ranks the 19 best living stand up comedians.

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73:31

Bill Murray

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2025/05/22

Today we take a look at the career of Bill Murray.FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKEhttp://blindmike.netFOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERShttp://www.verygoodshow.orgFOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDEhttp://hackridethedemon.comFOR ALL THINGS DJ ELECTRA FRYhttp://djelectrafry.com

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50:55

Colin Quinn: Long Story Short

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2025/05/15

A breakdown of Colin Quinn's 2011 HBO One Man Show, Long Story Short. Directed by Jerry Seinfeld. FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKEhttp://blindmike.netFOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERShttp://www.verygoodshow.orgFOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDEhttp://hackridethedemon.comFOR ALL THINGS DJ ELECTRA FRYhttp://djelectrafry.com

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53:23

Steve Rannazzisi: The 9/11 Lie

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2025/05/08

We cover the backlash Steve Rannazzisi recieved in 2015, after his lie about being in the Twin Towers on September 11th was uncovered. FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKEhttp://blindmike.netFOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERShttp://www.verygoodshow.orgFOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDEhttp://hackridethedemon.comFOR ALL THINGS DJ ELECTRA FRYhttp://djelectrafry.com

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59:09

Steven Wright

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2025/04/24

On today's episode, we look at the career of comedian Steven Wright.FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKEhttp://blindmike.netFOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERShttp://www.verygoodshow.orgFOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDEhttp://hackridethedemon.comFOR ALL THINGS DJ ELECTRA FRYhttp://djelectrafry.com

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50:55

Brian Regan Live

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2025/04/17

We review and react to Brian Regan's classic 1997 stand up comedy album!FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKEhttp://blindmike.netFOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERShttp://www.verygoodshow.orgFOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDEhttp://hackridethedemon.comFOR ALL THINGS DJ ELECTRA FRYhttp://djelectrafry.com

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60:59

Weird Al Yankovic: The King Of Parody Songs

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2025/04/10

We look back at Weird Al's legendary music and comedy career as well as his amazing attitude and self awareness. Joined by Karl from Who Are These Podcasts?FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKEhttp://blindmike.netFOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERShttp://www.verygoodshow.orgFOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDEhttp://hackridethedemon.comFOR ALL THINGS DJ ELECTRA FRYhttp://djelectrafry.com

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57:04

The Beauty of Bobo: Daniel "Bobo" Kurlan On The Opie...

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2025/04/03

We look back at the best moments from Bobo on Opie & Anthony. FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKEhttp://blindmike.netFOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERShttp://www.verygoodshow.orgFOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDEhttp://hackridethedemon.comFOR ALL THINGS DJ ELECTRA FRYhttp://djelectrafry.com

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64:16

Paula Poundstone

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2025/03/27

Today we look in to the career of Paula Poundstone.FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKEhttp://blindmike.netFOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERShttp://www.verygoodshow.orgFOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDEhttp://hackridethedemon.comFOR ALL THINGS DJ ELECTRA FRYhttp://djelectrafry.com

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59:17

Richard Jeni

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2025/03/20

Today we look back at the life and career of Richard Jeni.

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60:41

Rodney Dangerfield: No Respect

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2025/03/13

We analyze Rodney Dangerfield's 1980 Grammy Award winning album, No Respect. FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKEhttp://blindmike.netFOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERShttp://www.verygoodshow.orgFOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDEhttp://hackridethedemon.comFOR ALL THINGS DJ ELECTRA FRYhttp://djelectrafry.com

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76:43

Robin Quivers On The Howard Stern Show: The First...

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2025/03/06

We look at Robin Quivers role on The Howard Stern Show and how she impacted radio. FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKEhttp://blindmike.netFOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERShttp://www.verygoodshow.orgFOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDEhttp://hackridethedemon.comFOR ALL THINGS DJ ELECTRA FRYhttp://djelectrafry.com

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72:20

The Cancellation of Chris D'Elia

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2025/02/20

We look back at the scandal that derailed Chris D'Elia's career and why opinions about the controversy have changed. FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKEhttp://blindmike.netFOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERShttp://www.verygoodshow.orgFOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDEhttp://hackridethedemon.comFOR ALL THINGS DJ ELECTRA FRYhttp://djelectrafry.com

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68:53

Married... With Children: The Bundy Family History

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2025/02/13

We look back at Fox's classic sitcom, Married... With Children. A full history of the groundbreaking TV show starring Ed O'Neil, Katey Sagal, Christina Applegate & David Faustino. FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKEhttp://blindmike.netFOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERShttp://www.verygoodshow.orgFOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDEhttp://hackridethedemon.comFOR ALL THINGS DJ ELECTRA FRYhttp://djelectrafry.com

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54:00

I'm Telling You For The Last Time

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2025/02/06

Today we take a deep dive into Jerry Seinfeld's 1998 special, "I'm Telling You For The Last Time."

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88:07

History of the Joe Rogan Experience

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2025/01/30

A full breakdown of The @joerogan Experience. From the early days of streaming to a massive Spotify deal. FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKEhttp://blindmike.netFOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERShttp://www.verygoodshow.orgFOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDEhttp://hackridethedemon.comFOR ALL THINGS DJ ELECTRA FRYhttp://djelectrafry.com

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73:57

The Downfall of Jimmy Kimmel

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2025/01/23

We compare Jimmy Kimmel's early career on radio and The Man Show to what he's been doing on his late night talk show. As well as his relationship with Howard Stern and feud with Donald Trump. FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKEhttp://blindmike.netFOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERShttp://www.verygoodshow.orgFOR ALL THINGS HACKRIDEhttp://hackridethedemon.comFOR ALL THINGS DJ ELECTRA FRYhttp://djelectrafry.com

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