Best Things I’ve Heard Recently
After a couple of months of not listening to podcasts, here are three episodes I enjoyed recently and recommend to you.
Hasan Minhaj Continues To Impress
His Netflix show “Patriot Act” remains both compelling and amusing, which is a tough combination to pull off. A recent special episode on George Floyd was a standout. Watch it here.
POTD: Johnny Carson on 60 Minutes
For the Picture Of The Day, on the 28th anniversary of Johnny Carson’s final “Tonight Show,” let’s look back at the time he allowed Mike Wallace to profile him for “60 Minutes” in 1979.
Patton Oswalt: I Love Everything
My review of a new Netflix special from the comedian, who has the ability to see the silliness in small things and expand on it, turning it into an extended riff, using just the right words and timing.
Marc Maron, “End Times Fun”
Since you’re gonna be spending more time at home craving great entertainment, here’s a recommendation: Marc Maron’s new Netflix special, with the perfectly-timed title, “End Times Fun.” Click for my review.
Get Well Soon, Will Durst
I’m very saddened to read that an old friend, comedian Will Durst, has suffered a stroke, causing him to cancel performances for the first time in his career. Here’s what I wrote about him.
Arsenio Misses
My review of a new Netflix standup special by Arsenio Hall — his first — which is nothing to bark about.
A Night At The Comedy Store
From my trip to LA last week, here’s what it’s like to watch comedian after comedian get up to do 15-minute sets in one of the most esteemed comedy clubs in the country.