Comedy Saved Me
Comedy Saved Me
Podcast Description
From the creators of the hit shows Takin’ A Walk and Music Saved Me comes a new podcast that celebrates the healing power of humor. In Comedy Saved Me, TV and radio veteran Lynn Hoffman sits down with comedians, entertainers, and cultural voices to share personal, powerful stories about how comedy changed their lives... and sometimes even saved them.
Honest, heartfelt, and often hilarious, this show proves that laughter truly is the best medicine.
New episodes every Monday starting June 9th. Follow now and discover how comedy saves us all.
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The podcast focuses on the healing power of comedy, personal growth, and resilience, with episodes featuring comedians like Craig Shoemaker discussing their journeys through adversity, Tony V sharing his influences and love for comedy, and insights into how laughter serves as a coping mechanism during difficult times.
From the creators of the hit shows Takin’ A Walk and Music Saved Me comes a new podcast that celebrates the healing power of humor. In Comedy Saved Me, TV and radio veteran Lynn Hoffman sits down with comedians, entertainers, and cultural voices to share personal, powerful stories about how comedy changed their lives… and sometimes even saved them.
Honest, heartfelt, and often hilarious, this show proves that laughter truly is the best medicine.
New episodes release every Monday. Follow now and discover how comedy saves us all.
Join host Lynn Hoffman in this encore presentation of one of Comedy Saved Me’s most beloved episodes featuring television icon Tom Bergeron. In this insightful and hilarious conversation, the legendary host of Dancing with the Stars and America’s Funniest Home Videos opens up about how comedy became his lifeline throughout a remarkable career in entertainment.
In This Episode, Tom Bergeron Shares:
Tom takes listeners on a journey from his early days in local radio to becoming one of America’s most trusted and beloved TV hosts. Discover how his quick wit and comedic instincts helped him master the art of live television, navigate unexpected on-air moments, and build a career spanning decades at the top of the entertainment industry.
Key Highlights Include:
• Early Comedy Influences – Tom reveals the comedians and performers who shaped his comedic sensibility and inspired him to pursue entertainment
• Behind-the-Scenes Stories – Exclusive anecdotes from his years hosting Dancing with the Stars, America’s Funniest Home Videos, and Hollywood Squares that have never been shared publicly
• The Power of Humor in Live TV – How comedy and improvisation became essential tools for handling the unpredictable nature of live broadcasts and connecting with millions of viewers
• Resilience Through Laughter – Personal stories about using comedic advice to overcome professional challenges, career transitions, and life’s difficult moments
• Lessons from a Legendary Career – Hard-won wisdom about authenticity, staying grounded in Hollywood, and the healing power of making people laugh
Why Listen to This Episode:
Tom Bergeron’s warmth, honesty, and razor-sharp wit make this conversation essential listening for anyone who loves comedy, television history, or inspiring stories of perseverance. Lynn Hoffman’s thoughtful interview style draws out both the laughter and the deeper truths about how comedy can sustain us through life’s challenges.
Whether you’re a longtime fan of Tom’s work on DWTS and AFV, a comedy enthusiast, or someone seeking inspiration about the transformative power of humor, this episode delivers heartfelt moments and genuine laughs in equal measure.
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