28. The Kings of Comedy

Why did the Iranian Revolution erupt in 1979? What was the nature of the relationship between President Carter and the ostentatious Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi? And, who was the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, a man whose militant vision for Iran would see it drastically remade? Join ...  Show more

What were the harsh conditions of Joan of Arc’s imprisonment, at the hands of her English captors? How did Joan’s trial unfold, and with what was she charged? And, would Joan confess at the last moment in order to save her own life…? Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the terri ...  Show more

Dennis is joined by comedian Brian Regan who talks about Vegas re-opening slowly but surely and getting back on the road to play comedy clubs around the country, which he hasn't played in years. They also chat about starting out, comedy condos, inspiration for jokes, their kids b ...  Show more

Nate Bargatze and Demitri Martin's Special TapingsLarry the Cable Guy's Bull Riding EventHannibal Buress: Comedy vs. MusicGeorge Lopez: A Comedy Legend's JourneyRon Funches and Conan O'Brien's Unique Comedy InsightsPreviewing Comedy Festivals and ShowsExploring the Melbourne Inte ...  Show more

On this episode of History of the 90s, host Kathy Kenzora looks back at the life and career of three of the best comedians of our generation. John Candy, Chris Farley and Phil Hartman all died in the 1990s and in their absence each one left us with a trove of material that will k ...  Show more

Today, we dive into a bizarre and unexpected controversy involving comedian Matt Rife and a six-year-old Shifting gears, we move on to the recently announced Golden Globe nominations. In the category of Best Stand-Up Comedian on Television, nominees include Ricky Gervais, Trevor ...  Show more