Funny You Should Mention
Funny You Should Mention
Podcast Description
Sure, stand-up comedy makes us laugh, but that’s not its only purpose. Comics use the stage to make arguments and express bigger picture world-views, getting people to laugh in the process of making deeper points. In Funny You Should Mention, a new comedy series from Mike Pesca and The Comedy Cellar, Mike spends an hour with each comic, seeking to identify a broader thesis, and pressing comics to put a finer point on their arguments. Funny comes first, but it’s ideas that are explored on Funny You Should Mention.
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The show explores themes of comedy as a vehicle for social commentary, with episodes focusing on critical issues like criminal justice, race relations, and personal anecdotes. For instance, Roy Wood Jr. discusses police responsibility, while Django Gold reflects on societal norms through humor. The series emphasizes the blend of entertainment with deeper societal observations, challenging audiences to reconsider their views.
Sure, stand-up comedy makes us laugh, but that’s not its only purpose. Comics use the stage to make arguments and express bigger picture world-views, getting people to laugh in the process of making deeper points. In Funny You Should Mention, a new comedy series from Mike Pesca and The Comedy Cellar, Mike spends an hour with each comic, seeking to identify a broader thesis, and pressing comics to put a finer point on their arguments. Funny comes first, but it’s ideas that are explored on Funny You Should Mention.
On today’s show, Mike offers an unreserved endorsement of comedian Raanan Hershberg and his new special, Morbidly Jewish. In this installment of Funny You Should Mention, the two discuss the trap of “normalizing the absurdity” in political comedy, the agony of naming a stand-up special, and Raanan’s experience debating conspiracy theories on The Joe Rogan Experience. Plus, how Raanan managed to craft a truly original joke about Israel, and what it’s like to be a guy who has read Ulysses three times but still accidentally pours hot coffee on his own crotch.
Produced by Corey Wara
Video and Social Media by Geoff Craig
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