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Comedian and professor Wayne Federman has spent his life studying the art and history of standup comedy. Join him and fellow student, Andrew Steven, as they look back at some of standup’s most interesting moments, places, and people.
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Stand up vet Dom Irrera chats up old and new comedian friends live on the world famous Laugh Factory stage with club owner Jamie Masada. Watch these comedy pals recount wild Hollywood tales, discuss their own lives, and consider the comedy business as it is and was, and what it will be.
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Ep. 281 - Mike Ivy & co-host Suli McCullough
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54:48Dom Irrera is live from the Laugh Factory with co-host Suli McCullough, and their guest, the delightful Mike Ivy. In this episode, the group talk about discrimination/racisim in the country, the Kanye situation, the lovely Sarah Silvermen, the Kramer incident, and so much more!
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Ep. 280 - Mike Ivy & co-host Eleanor Kerrigan
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54:13Dom Irrera is live from the Laugh Factory with co-host Eleanor Kerrigan, and their guest, the delightful Mike Ivy. In this episode, the group talk about the Ariel Elias beer can incident, filming commercials, family drama, and so much more!
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Ep . 279 - Wayne Federman & Suli McCullough
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45:12Dom Irrera is live from the Laugh Factory with cohost Suli McCullough, and their guest, Wayne Federman. In this episode, the group talk about the Emmy Awards, Basketball, how the trio became friends, and so much more!
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Ep. 278 - Eleanor Kerrigan & Vinny Fasline
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46:06Dom Irrera is live from the Laugh Factory with cohost Eleanor Kerrigan, and their guest, Vinny Fasline. In this episode, the group talk about Vinny's brain surgery as a kid, the Tiffany Haddish controversy, how Dom and Vinny met, starting podcasts, and so much more!
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Dom Irrera is live from the Laugh Factory with cohost Suli McCullough, and their guest, Ruben Paul. In this episode, they talk about Ruben going on tour with George Lopez, Ruben's upbringing. being a Haitian comedian, lessons learned in comedy, and so much more!
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Dom Irrera is live from the Laugh Factory with cohost, Mark Schiff and their guest, Orny Adams! In this episode, the group talk about experiences going on tour, best jokes that flopped, PC culture, comedian inspirations, so much more!
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Dom Irrera is live from the Laugh Factory with cohost Suli McCullough, and their guest, Lisa Mende, Dom's ex wife! In this episode, they talk about Dom and Lisa's history, divorces, Sinfield, acting, so much more!
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Ep. 274 - Jeremy Hotz with cohost Suli McCullough
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59:38Dom Irrera is live from the Laugh Factory with cohost Suli McCullough, and their guest, Jeremy Hotz. In this episode, they talk about picking up women, first jobs, Mike Tyson, the infamous Will Smith slap, and so much more!
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Ep. 273 - From The Archives - Bobby Lee
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1:08:07A classic episode from the archives, Dom Irrera is live from the Laugh Factory with his guests, Bobby Lee. In this throwback episode, Dom and Bobby talk about their own experiences being comedians, Bobby going from doorman to actor, Bobby's beef with a certain comedian, MAD TV and so much more!
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Ep. 272 - Mike Saccone, Suli McCullough, & Chris Coccia
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57:07Dom Irrera is live from the Laugh Factory with cohost Harry Basil and their guests, Mike Saccone, Suli McCullough, and Chris Coccia. In this packed episode, they talk about their own experiences being comedians, funny stories with legendary comedians, stories about Dom, and so much more!
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Dom Irrera is live from the Laugh Factory with cohost Harry Basil and their guest, John Caponera. In this episode, they talk about John's failed marriage, Stinky car rides, Sweater wearing raccoons, Sitcoms and so much more!
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Dom Irrera is live from the Laugh Factory with cohost Eleanor Kerrigan and their guest, Elon Gold. In this episode, they talk about Jewish stereotypes, industry stories, CNN+, Please Touch Museum, celebrity impressions, bits and so much more!
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Dom Irrera is live from the Laugh Factory with cohost Jeremiah Watkins and their guest, Amir K. In this episode, they talk about the beginning of Amir's career, Pool tactics, comedy during the pandemic, world politics and so much more!
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Dom Irrera is live from the Laugh Factory with cohost Mark Hayes and their guest, Jon Manfrellotti. In this episode, they talk about the beginning of Jon's career, Everybody Loves Raymond, Court cases, Wild nights and so much more!
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Dom Irrera is live from the Laugh Factory with cohost Mark Hayes and their guest, Dean Delray. In this episode, they talk about the beginning of Dean's career, the ups and downs and so much more!
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Dom Irrera is live from the Laugh Factory with cohost Samantha Emerson and their guest, Kira Soltanovich. In this episode, they talk about the Will Smith and Chris Rock drama, Kira's daughter and so much more!
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Dom Irrera is live from the Laugh Factory with cohost Mark Hayes and their guest, Ian Edwards. In this episode, they talk about the vegan diet, nudes, playing comedy clubs, Italian culture, Irish women and so much more!
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Dom talks to Dave Attell, of Insomniac and Dave's Old Porn, about touring with Mitch Hedberg, watching porn, and the future of Dave's standup career.
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Dom Irrera is live from the Laugh Factory with cohost Eleanor Kerrigan and their guest, Frazer Smith. In this episode, they talk about the humble beginnings of the world famous Laugh Factory, a car crashing into the club, Micheal Richards, Buddy Buddy, Frazer's early days as a radio show host and so much more!…
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Dom Irrera is live from the Laugh Factory with cohost Mark Hayes and their guest, Eleanor Kerrigan. In this episode, they talk about crack heads, Micheal Richards, Dom vouching for Eleanor, South Philadelphia and so much more!
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Dom Irrera is live from the Laugh Factory with cohost Eleanor Kerrigan and their guest, Justin Martindale. They discuss growing up in texas, fashion, tea and the ins and outs of the comedy scene.
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Dom Irrera is live from the Laugh Factory with his brother from an Irish mother and co-host Mark Hayes. This week Dom links up with Stand Up Comic, Elon Gold. Be ready to laugh as these three comics talk new york times, Israel, parents and much more! Enjoy stories from the man who's too famous to walk the streets in Jerusalem.…
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Dom Irrera is live from the Laugh Factory with his brother from an Irish mother and co-host Mark Hayes. This week Dom links up with Stand Up Comedy legend, Tom Dreesen. When these three comedy masterminds meet laughs will fly and you'll relish in stories about the comedy scene in the 70s & 80s. Get ready to be blown away by the man who's "smarter t…
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Dom Irrera is live from the Laugh Factory with his brother from an Irish mother and co-host Mark Hayes. This is Dom's reunion with comedian and TV prankster Jamie Kennedy. When these three comedy masterminds meet laughs will fly and podcasting will never be the same when they discuss living in Philly, sports tantrums, and Bob Saget's impact on thei…
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Ep.257 - From the Archives: Adam Carolla
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1:21:04In the classic episode, Dom and Adam sit down to chat about Adam's unlikely career path from boxing to comedy.
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Ep.256 - Eleanor Kerrigan with cohost Mark Hayes
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43:29Dom Irrera is live from the Laugh Factory with cohosts Mark Hayes and Eleanor Kerrigan. They compare Irish and American culture, discuss the use of the C-word, and the difficulty of writing orginal premises instead of stealing jokes.
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Ep.255 - Eleanor Kerrigan with cohost Maz Jobrani
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1:00:09Dom Irrera is live from the Laugh Factory with cohost Maz Jobrani and guest, Eleanor Kerrigan. They discuss the beginning of their comedy careers, 80s pop songs, and a once in a lifetime chance of performing for Oprah!
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Ep.254 - Jeff Ross with cohost Mark Hayes
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44:39Dom Irrera is live from the Laugh Factory with cohost Mark Hayes and their guest, The Roast Master General himself, Jeff Ross. They discuss The Beatles breakup, The Bruce Willis Celebrity Roast, and returning to comedy after the lock down. *WARNING: there is a dog in the studio.
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Ep.253 - From The Archives: Impractical Jokers
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55:53In this classic episode, Dom Irrera is live at the Laugh Factory with the comedy team from the Impractical Jokers! They discuss the art of the prank, throwing chicken in people's faces, and why it's important to make fun of your friends.
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Richard Lewis drops by the show to chat with Dom about old references, life on the road, and their post-mortem marquees.
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Ep.251 - Jeremiah Watkins with cohost Mark Hayes
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50:04Dom Irrera and his co-host Mark Hayes are live at the Laugh Factory to talk with their guests Jeremiah Watkins and his sultry saxophone for an interview full of accents, gaffs, and laughs!
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Dom chats with comedy superstar Elon Gold and rising star Amy Miller.
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Ep.249 - From the Archives: Joey Diaz
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1:00:45Another one from the archives. Dom talk with comedy legend Joey Diaz
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Ep. 248 - From the Archives: Tiffany Haddish
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42:16Here is one from the Archives: Dom talks with super star Tiffany Haddish when she was on the way up!
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Ep. 247 - Elon Gold with co-host Eleanor Kerrigan
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48:58Dom talks with old friend Elon Gold with co-host Eleanor Kerrigan
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Dom talks again with comedy legend now in 2021 and still running late.
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Ep. 245 - From the archives Russell Peters
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40:19Another classic from the archives with the comedy legend Russell Peters.
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Dom talks with comedy legend Bill Burr - and no one is safe.
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Ep. 243 Alonzo Bodden with Eleanor Kerrigan
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56:48Dom Irrera is live from the Laugh Factory with cohost Eleanor Kerrigan and guest Alonzo Bodden to talk about Alonzo's jobs before he became a stand up comedian. Alonzo also recounts playing basketball against Charles Barkley.
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Ep. 242 Max Amini with Maronzio Vance
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1:00:53Dom Irrera is live at the Laugh Factory with co-host Maronzio Vance and guest Max Amini to discuss the mindset of a working comedian. Max also talks about his first Laugh Factory open mic and how he's paving his comedy career.
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Dom Irrera is live at the Laugh Factory with guest Kevin Nealon to discuss Kevin's beginnings as a stand comic and their shared interest in the Beatles.
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Ep. 240 - Max Jobrani with Maronzio Vance
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54:12Dom Irrera is live at the Laugh Factory with co-host Maronzio Vance and guest Maz Jobrani. Maz recounts his journey to the United States, his involvement in human rights, and his early experiences performing on stage.
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Ep. 239 - Maronzio Vance with Eleanor Kerrigan
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1:25:23Dom Irrera is live at the Laugh Factory with co-host Eleanor Kerrigan and guest Maronzio Vance. Dom returns to his podcast after a two-year hiatus and Maronzio talks about his reflections from the pandemic, his appreciation for stand up comedy as an art form, and his connections with comedy legends Jerry Seinfeld and Paul Mooney.…
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Book Dream is a podcast for everyone who loves books and can’t stop wondering about them. Over the past sixty-plus episodes, co-hosts Julie Sternberg and Eve Yohalem have explored everything from bibliotherapy to the who, what, when, where, and why of books bound in human skin. Whether they’re talking to Bryan Washington about how reading cookbooks…
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Taking a new look at “you are what you eat,” comedian Dan Ahdoot (Cobra Kai and Kevin James's The Crew) brings listeners in on conversations about food, life, and more, with some of his most entertaining friends. Not your typical, holier-than-thou food show, Green Eggs and Dan is the type of food podcast you’d make with your friends around the tabl…
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Trail Weight follows a year in Andrew Steven's life as he attempts to lose weight and process grief as he traverses a hike through the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Through audio diaries, recordings from the trail, and conversations with authors, experts, Olympians, and special guests, Andrew takes listeners through an eye-opening adventure of self-disc…
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A brief look at where we’ve been and were were going as we continue exploring the history of standup. Featuring moments with James Adomian, Cameron Esposito, Pete Holmes, Nick Kroll, Emily V. Gordon, Dana Gould, Paula Poundstone, Lily Tomlin, and Willie Tyler (but not Lester). Follow us on Twitter at @histofstandup, @federman, and @andrewsteven. Th…
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