Why Are You Laughing?

Norm MacDonald made the perfect guest for David Letterman's Late Show. We look at some of Norm's highlights and funniest moments, and discuss the history between the two comedy legends.FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKEhttps://blindmike.netFOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERShttps://www.verygoodshow.orgFOR ALL THINGS KC DAY / HACKRIDEhttps://hackridestudios.com

Ranking the Top 25 stand-up comedians of the 2000's, so far. We discuss the most influential, prolific and funniest voices in stand-up comedy through the first quarter of the 21st century. *SPOILERS*TIMESTAMPS0:00 Show intro5:30 25. Dane Cook12:39 24. Jim Jefferies17:42 23. Gary Gulman22:53 22. Jim Norton27:46 21. Rory Scoval30:30 20. Anthony Jeselnik34:40 19. Katt Williams37:05 18. Shane Gillis41:51 17. Daniel Tosh46:00 16. Maria Bamford50:47 15. Nate Bargatze54:24 14. Mitch Hedberg57:54 13. Jim Gaffigan1:02:12 12. Bo Burnham1:06:16 11. Doug Stanhope1:08:49 10. Greg Giraldo1:13:40 9. Patrice O'Neal1:17:46 8. John Mulaney1:22:08 7. Brian Regan1:26:26 6. Dave Attell1:30:36 5. Colin Quinn1:34:54 4. Bill Burr1:39:55 3. Dave Chappelle1:42:34 2. Norm MacDonald1:46:14 1. Louis CKFOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKEhttp://blindmike.netFOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERShttp://www.verygoodshow.org

Amy Schumer went from comedy’s biggest star to facing widespread backlash. We cover her meteoric rise with “Inside Amy Schumer,” her Netflix “Leather Special,” accusations of joke theft from comics like Ellen DeGeneres and Patrice O’Neal, and how her political turn alienated fans. From being one of the guys on Opie & Anthony, to a genuine movie star in "Trainwreck' to seemingly irrelevant. Why Are You Laughing? is a history of comedy podcast. FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKEhttp://blindmike.netFOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERShttp://www.verygoodshow.org

Is "The Life & Times of Tim" HBO’s most overlooked comedy? We dive into Steve Dildarian’s animated gem, comparing its style to "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "Seinfeld," as well as other underrated series like "Arrested Development" and "Community." With Nick Kroll and guest stars like Bob Saget, Bob Odenkirk, and Aziz Ansari, we uncover why this series deserves a second look and where it fits in comedy history.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro5:07 Creating The Life & Times of Tim16:44 HBO bidding war21:04 The Boss27:00 Nick Kroll & other voices39:20 Bob Odenkirk & other guest stars45:27 Is this the most underrated shows ever?FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKEhttp://blindmike.netFOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERShttp://www.verygoodshow.org

Jim Norton’s comedy journey spans from opening for Andrew Dice Clay to becoming a staple on Opie and Anthony and Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. We explore his stand-up evolution, his infamous characters like Chip Chipperson and Uncle Paul, and his influence on comedy podcasts and radio. Join “Why Are You Laughing?” as we break down Norton’s raw humor, controversial style, and lasting legacy in stand-up and beyond.FOR ALL THINGS BLIND MIKEhttp://blindmike.netFOR ALL THINGS CRAIGGERShttp://www.verygoodshow.org