28. The Kings of Comedy

What are the complex origins of Russia’s most renowned composer, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky? What inner conflicts and private contradictions lay behind his romantic music, and how did these struggles shape it? And, what dark secrets lie hidden beneath Tchaikovsky’s sweeping, lyrica ...  Afficher plus

Did the Christmas Truce - which saw a number of unofficial ceasefires between the combatants of the First World War, during the Christmas of 1914 - really occur, or was it a myth? What is the real story behind this legendary event? And, did German and British soldiers really play ...  Afficher plus

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 ...  Afficher plus

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 ...  Afficher plus

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 ...  Afficher plus

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 ...  Afficher plus