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.
Comedian Dave Landau joins host Lynn Hoffman on Comedy Saved Me to share his powerful story of survival, resilience, and redemption through standup comedy. Best known as the co-host of Gutfeld! on Fox News and for his raw, honest standup, Landau opens up about the darkest chapters of his life and how comedy became his lifeline.
In this deeply personal conversation, Dave discusses his battles with addiction and the challenges that nearly derailed his life and career. He reveals how discovering standup comedy gave him purpose during his lowest moments and provided a path forward when everything else seemed lost. Landau’s journey from struggling with personal demons to becoming one of comedy’s most authentic voices is both heartbreaking and inspiring.
Lynn Hoffman guides Dave through stories of resilience that define his career—from grinding through small comedy clubs while fighting his inner battles, to finding his voice on one of cable television’s highest-rated shows. Dave shares the turning points that shaped his recovery and how the discipline of comedy helped him rebuild his life from the ground up.
This episode explores the therapeutic power of humor and how vulnerability on stage became Dave’s greatest strength. Landau discusses the comedy community that supported him during difficult times and how helping others through his story has become part of his mission. His candid reflections on mental health, addiction recovery, and the healing nature of laughter make this conversation essential listening for anyone facing their own challenges.
Whether you’re a comedy fan, someone navigating personal struggles, or interested in stories of remarkable resilience, Dave Landau’s journey proves that comedy truly can save lives. His honest storytelling and Lynn Hoffman’s thoughtful interviewing create an unforgettable episode about second chances and the transformative power of finding your purpose.
Subscribe to Comedy Saved Me for more inspiring conversations with comedians who share how humor helped them overcome life’s greatest challenges.
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