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>Born into the violence of South Bronx ghetto life, the comic pioneer of TV’s Good Times fame offers a hilarious and politically charged review of his career as one of television’s first hugely successful Black stars. From opening for the Black Panthers and getting his first Tonight Show spot to becoming the first “Black” TV sitcom star, having comedians David Letterman and Jay Leno writing jokes for him, recording number-one comedy albums, and opening for rock n’ roll bands in 50,000 seat stadiums, Walker’s career hit all the highs.

Lolly Adefope (Ghosts, Shrill, This Time with Alan Partridge) is regularly inundated by Fanmail. So what better way to reply, than via a podcast? Over the series she'll be reading out fan letters, solving fan problems, interviewing fans and celebrity fans alike - and asking important questions like 'why do you love me so much?' and ‘what is it about me that you love so much?’ Lolly Adefope’s Fanmail is a part-improv comedy guest-starring Aidy Bryant, Steve Buscemi, Steve Coogan, Brett Goldstein, Mae Martin, Diane Morgan, Charlotte Ritchie, Kiel Smith-Bynoe, Katy Wix and many more.

Comedians Tom McCaffrey and Erik Bransteen interview guests and dissect movies and pop culture while being entertaining. Please support our show and join our patreon for bonus content. https://www.patreon.com/LE2B

Larry the Cable Guy is back to Git R Done. Remain seated, because his latest solo special will show you why this Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum recording artist, and Billboard award winner is at the top of his game. Coming to you straight from the Rialto Square Theater in Joliet, IL to your seat at home!

The hilarious comic lovechild of A Question of Sport and QI, Jest a Minute is a light-hearted, lively show that quizzes leading comedians on their knowledge of comedy. Host Rhod Gilbert accepts no backchat and gives short shrift to cheek as he recklessly awards points based on how quick, agile and witty he considers the panellists to be. In a series of fast-paced, chaotic rounds, they are tasked with answering quickfire questions on comedy history, sitcom titles, catchphrases and classic comedy films.

Sol Bernstein, the oldest Jewish stand-up comedian still playing the clubs today, tells his favourite Jewish jokes so that they can be handed down to another generation. Told and adapted by Jews throughout the centuries from the Eastern Europe shtetls of the 19th century to the American Borscht Belt circuit of the 1950s and '60s Sol retells jokes on religion, assimilation, marriage and sex from a people and religion that has always had its humour no matter what the world throws at them.

Wickedly funny and bitingly satirical, Dead Ringers has been lampooning politicans, celebrities and media pundits for over 20 years. In these seven series, first broadcast between 2000 and 2002, the team give us their peerless impressions of the personalities we love to laugh at: from Tony Blair and George W. Bush to Brian Sewell, Posh n' Becks and Kirsty Wark.

The "George Burns and Gracie Allen Show" was a beloved American radio comedy series that entertained audiences from the 1930s through the 1950s. This show was a significant part of the Golden Age of Radio, captivating listeners with its humor, wit, and endearing characters.The series starred the real-life husband-and-wife duo of George Burns and Gracie Allen, who played fictionalized versions of themselves. George played the straight man, a cigar-smoking, down-to-earth character, while Gracie portrayed a delightful but somewhat befuddled housewife with a penchant for misunderstanding and ...

"Lenny Bruce Live at the Curran Theatre, San Francisco, Nov 19th 1961" captures the raw, unfiltered brilliance of one of the most influential and controversial comedians of the 20th century. On that historic night in 1961, Lenny Bruce took the stage at the Curran Theatre and unleashed his sharp wit, incisive social commentary, and fearless exploration of taboo topics.

Episode 1 in the brand new third series of The Ricky Gervais Show, in which Ricky Gervais and Steve Merchant find out what Karl Pilkington's been up to over the summer months.

The Dad Joke King is your home to sometimes funny dad jokes, parenting tips and other funny life advice hosted by The Real Kevin Richardson. The Dad Joke King Podcast is released every Wednesday morning to make your hump day just a little better. In each episode you will find a mixture of dad jokes, parenting tips and funny life advice. Be sure to stick around at the end of each episode for the after show where you will find something a little different each week. www.DadJokeKing.com

Jeff Dunham and his socially reckless "suitcase posse" are back in this highly anticipated follow-up to Jeff Dunham: Arguing with Myself.

This step-by-step comedy writer's guide is for the budding stand-up comedian to develop fresh original material and craft it into great performance. Become clear on what your comedy special powers are. Edit and secretly test your material. Craft your set into a streamlined performance, and become a better comic out of the gate! Now you can get rid of your writer's block!

Mitch All Together is stand-up comedian Mitch Hedberg’s second comedy album before his death in 2005. It is a recording of a performance at the Acme Comedy Club in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from May 2003.

In this brand-new memoir, Rylan invites us deeper into his world to reflect on all the things he's learnt from a decade in the limelight, whilst also pulling back the curtain on his personal journey. Covering everything from fame and celebrity to mental health and identity, family and relationships to his love of reality TV, he recounts his life lessons with humour, candour and a huge amount of heart. From the moments that have shaped him to the mistakes that have made him, and the unusual pastimes that have obsessed him along the way.

Welcome to the ultimate destination for kids who love to laugh out loud! Each week will bring hilarious jokes, funny stories, and wacky characters that will have kids in stitches.Our kid-friendly podcast is suitable for children of all ages, and we make sure that every joke is clean and appropriate. So, tune in and get ready to laugh your way through the week!This show is produced by The Good Podcast Co.Interested in sponsoring the show? Email us at sponsor@thegoodpodcast.coBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stand-up-comedy-for-kids--6231188/support.

Die besten Kolumnen von Hape Kerkeling! Ob Prinz Philip, Lady Gaga, die Kanzlerin oder Til Schweiger - in Hape Kerkelings wöchentlicher Gala-Kolumne "Frisch hapeziert" ist jeder Promi mal Thema. Er schildert Backstage-Erlebnisse beim Comedy-Preis, macht sich seine Gedanken über VIPs im Weltraum, Royals in Trekking-Boots und den "Twittler" Donald Trump. Auch sich selbst nimmt der beliebte Entertainer nicht aus und plaudert aus dem Nähkästchen.

We all make mistakes in life from which we draw valuable lessons. I, on the other hand, cannot seem to learn my lessons the normal way. I must mess up spectacularly, sometimes multiple times, for my thick skull to allow a lesson to pass through it. This book is a reflection on some of the lessons my brain somehow held on to and the crazy, funny, and outright stupid situations that led to these lessons learned.

The comedy nerds at Audible have concocted another top notch lineup, jam packed with an assortment of stand up acts sure to elevate you to comedic euphoria! This is Punchlines: Monsters, Wingmen and Snackheads.

AND HERE’S MODI is an inside look at the man behind the microphone. Hosted by comedian, Modi (@modi_live), AH"M features a raw and unfiltered side of the comedian rarely seen on stage. He always finds the funny as he navigates the worlds of comedy, trending topics, his personal life and spirituality. AH"M is co-hosted by Periel Aschenbrand (@perielaschenbrand) and Leo Veiga (@leo_veiga_).