Why Are You Laughing?
Episodes
Andrew "Dice" Clay
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Clay Silverstein, AKA Andrew Dice Clay, is one of the most successful comedians of all time. We discuss his early days at The Comedy Store, Inc...
Mike Warnke
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks episode Mike and Craig are joined by Vinnie Paulino to discuss the crazy life story of Mike Warnke.Listen to The Creep Off and Subreddit...
Garry Shandling
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode Mike and Craig look in to the life and career of Garry Shandling. He was much more of an innovator than we realized!blindmike.net...
Howard Stern on 9/11
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today Drew Lane from 'The Drew and Mike Show' joins to talk about Howard Stern's show on 9/11. Drew was also broadcasting live as it happe...
Colin Quinn
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode we are joined by Christian Bladt from "Who Are These Broadcasters?" to go over the career of Colin Quinn.blindmike.netwww...
Windy City Heat
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today Mike and Craig look back at the cult classic film, "Windy City Heat."blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
The World's Worst Comedian: Tom Myers
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Craig look at the "career" of the world's worst comic. Havre De Grace's own, Tom Myers.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Paul Reubens
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today Mike and Craig look back at the career and scandals of Paul Reubens, a.k.a. Pee Wee Herman.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Craig take a look at one of the most iconic comedy specials of all time, Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip. The highest grossing comedy...
Family Guy vs South Park
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Craig take a deep dive in to the rivalry that is Family Guy vs South Park.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
The Rise & Rapid Fall of Dat Phan
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today Blind Mike and Craig look in to the brief rise, and very rapid fall of Dat Phan. Is this episode a personal vendetta? Sure, but nonetheless and ...
Charlie Chaplin
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today Mike and Craig look back at the wildly successful and scandalous career of Charlie Chaplin!www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Anthony Cumia's Firing
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today Mike and Craig take a deep dive in to Anthony Cumia's firing from SiriusXM 9 years ago this week.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Pat Cooper on the Howard Stern Show
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Craig look back at some of the most explosive appearances that Pat Cooper had on the Howard Stern Show.www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Doug Stanhope
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today Mike and Craig look in to the very unique career of Doug Stanhope.www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Raw
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Craig take a deep dive in to Eddie Murphy's 'Raw.'www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Richard Lewis
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Craig look in to the career and life of Comedian and Curb Your Enthusiasm star, Richard Lewis.www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
The Simpsons
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Karl from WATP joins the program to talk about the history of The Simpsons!www.whoarethese.comwww.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
The Jerky Boys
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Craig look in to the Jerky Boys. It may have only been prank phone calls but they influenced a lot of people in the world of comedy.www.blind...
Redd Foxx
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Craig go over the life and career of Redd Foxx.www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Dennis Miller w/ Kirk Minihane
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kirk Minihane joins Mike to go over the career of Dennis Miller.www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Rickles on Carson
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A look back at Don Rickles' appearances on Johnny Carson's "The Tonight Show."www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Artie Lange
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today Mike and Craig look in to the career of Artie Lange.www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Lucille Ball
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode Mike and Craig look back at the career of one of the female pioneers of comedy, Lucille Ball.www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.or...
Conan vs Leno
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A look back at the late night war between Conan O'Brien and Jay Leno.www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Killing Them Softly
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today Mike and Craig look back at a special that is in the conversation of "Greatest of all Time," Dave Chappelle's 'Killing Them Soft...
Impressionists
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Impressionists have always had a place in comedy. Today Mike and Craig take a look at some from over the years. www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Adam Carolla
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of Why Are You Laughing? Mike and Craig look at the career of Adam Carolla and see how he became one of the Godfathers of podcast...
Mel Brooks
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today Mike and Craig look back at the legendary career of Mel Brooks.www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Charlie Sheen: The Tiger Blood Saga
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode Mike and Craig go over the "Tiger Blood" era of Charlie Sheen. This includes Sheen losing Two and a Half Men, Ashton Kutc...
Mort Sahl
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we take a look at comedian turned presidential speech writer, turned presidential murder investigator, Mort Sahl. www.blindmike.netwww.verygoods...
I Walked On The Moon
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode Mike and Craig look back at the special that got Mike hooked on stand up, Brian Regan's "I Walked On The Moon."www.bl...
Jackass
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Why Are You Laughing? Mike and Craig cover the hit television show turned movie franchise, Jackass.www.blindmike.netwww.ve...
The Breakup of Opie and Anthony
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode Mike and Craig go over the fallout from the end of the Opie and Anthony radio program. www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Steve Martin
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode Mike and Craig talk about the stand up career of Steve Martin. He's considered one of the all time greats, yet his last tim...
Bill Hicks
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Craig finally get to the most requested episode topic since the start of the show, Bill Hicks. www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Larry David
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode Mike and Craig look in to the career of possibly the most successful comedy writer in television history, Larry David. We discu...
Sinbad
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show Mike and Craig look back to the 90's and go over the career of Sinbad, who may be most famous for a movie that never was.www.bli...
2022 Specials
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Mike takes Craig and the listeners on a lovely journey through Blind Mike's top ten list for 2022 stand up specials. www.b...
Stuttering John
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode Mike and Craig look back at the career of Stuttering John before he became a political podcast mogul. From Stern to the Tonight S...
Jerry Lewis
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Was Jerry Lewis a good guy? You be the judge. Mike and Craig look in to the comedy career that Jerry Lewis had, and some troubling tales of what he wa...
John Belushi
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today Mike and Craig discuss the career of John Belushi. What was his impact on comedy as a whole and more specifically, comedic movies.www.blindmike....
Gallagher
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is time to pay our respects to comedy legend, Gallagher.www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Elephant In The Room
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nearing another anniversary marking the death of Patrice O'Neal, Mike and Craig go over one of the greatest specials ever. "Elephant In The Ro...
Martin Lawrence
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Craig look at the career of Martin Lawrence and the impact he has/had on his colleagues. www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Breaking Joe Matarese
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show Mike and Craig go over a bizarre fellow by the name Joe Matarese. The mostly focus on a live "Fixing Joe" podcast that no ...
Robin Williams
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today Mike and Craig look back on the very dark, very successful career of Robin Williams. Is he the most famous comedian of all time?www.blindmike.ne...
Norm on Conan
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today Mike and Craig celebrate the one year anniversary of 'Why Are You Laughing?' by diving in to Norm MacDonald's appearances on Conan O...
Jocktober
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Craig go over Opie and Anthony's Jocktober. www.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Fred Willard
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show Mike and Craig go over one of the best comedic actors ever, Fred Willard.www.blindmikeproject.netwww.verygoodshow.org
Peter Schickele?
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Danny Polishchuk joins Mike and Craig to talk about Adam Sandler's "They're All Going to Laugh At You" album. It immediately diverted ...
Seinfeld
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode Mike and Craig talk about the television show 'Seinfeld.' They go over how it started, and what was going on behind the s...
The Man Show w/ Vinnie Paulino
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Vinnie Paulino joins Mike and Craig to talk about The Man Show.Listen to Vinnie on the Creep-Off, Carlsoncast, and Who Are These Podca...
Bob Newhart
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Todays show is a deep dive in to the life and career of Bob Newhart. www.blindmike.netListen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average No...
Skanks For The Memories
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On todays show Mike and Craig look into Dave Attell's album 'Skanks For The Memories.' This may be one of the best hours of stand up comed...
Robert Schimmel
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On todays episode Mike and Craig look in to the career of Robert Schimmel. An underrated comic who had a knack for shooting himself in the foot. www.b...
The Original Kings of Comedy
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We look at the lives and careers of Bernie Mac, DL Hughley, Cedric The Entertainer and Steve Harvey. Paying tribute to The Original Kings of Comedy.ww...
Chevy Chase
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks show Mike and Matt look in to Chevy Chase and the many rivalries he found himself square in the middle of. www.blindmike.netListen to Th...
Roseanne
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode Mike and Matt go over the ups and downs in the career of Roseanne Barr.www.blindmike.netListen to The Blind Mike Project, Ve...
Ron White
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show Mike and Craig go over the career of Ron White. How he started and how he ended up on the Blue Collar Comedy Tour.
Joan Rivers vs Johnny Carson
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of Why Are You Laughing? Mike and Craig look in to the famous fallout between Joan Rivers and Johnny Carson. www.blindmike.net...
Louis CK
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show Mike and Craig go over the career of Louis C.K. From his first time doing comedy, to the current "scandal" he's been g...
Roasts w/ Vinnie Paulino
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today Vinnie Paulino joins Mike and Craig to go over the history of Roasts. From Dean Martin's to Comedy Central.If you want to support the show f...
Celebrities Attempt Stand-Up w/ Royce Lopez
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show Royce Lopez joins Mike and Craig to talk about celebrities that have attempted stand up comedy.Listen to Royce on the Revenge of t...
Otto and George, Bob Levy, Rich Vos
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's Why Are You Laughing? Mike, Mike, and Craig look in to three comics and the craziness that surrounds them. Those comics are Otto and Ge...
Delirious
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today Mike, Mike, and Craig look in to the iconic special "Delirious" from Eddie Murphy.If you want to support the show follow the link below....
The Cancellation of Jamie Kilstein
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show Mike and Craig look in to Jamie Kilstein. He was a male feminist who constantly dumped on comedians. Unfortunately for him, he bec...
On-Stage Meltdowns
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We look back at comedians on-stage incidents throughout the years. From Jim Jeffries getting attacked to Michael Richards and Katt Williams melting do...
Howard Stern: The OJ Simpson Trial
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our first look at the Howard Stern Show. We reflect on their coverage and involvement in the OJ Simpson Trial.If you want to support the show follow t...
Tom Green
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On todays show we look at the career of Tom Green. Without him, we do not have a lot of the programming that we have come to enjoy today. If you want ...
Gilbert Gottfried
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Once again the fellas are gathered to mourn another comedian gone too soon. This time we are looking back at the life and career of Gilbert Gottfried!...
Mitch Hedberg
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show Karl from "Who Are These Podcasts" joins to talk about the career of Mitch Hedberg!support Karl by listening to Who Are Th...
Ron and Fez
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show Mike and Matt go over the successful, yet bizarre radio program Ron and Fez.If you want to support the show follow the link below....
The Late Night Wars
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Chris Klemmer, formerly of 'At A Theater Near Me' joins Mike and Craig to talk about the Leno vs Letterman battle that...
Phil Hartman
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show the guys look in to the life and career of Phil Hartman. They talk about his television career, improv, and his personal life. If ...
Women In Comedy
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today Mike is joined by Katie Hannigan to talk about women in Comedy. If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindm...
Jackie Gleason
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show the guys look in to the life and career of Jackie Gleason and see what impact/influence he still has today. If you want to support...
Sam Kinison
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's WAYL Mike, Mike, and Craig look back at the wild life and career of Sam Kinison. His career was very memorable, but didn't last ver...
Louie Anderson
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The guy's go over the life and career of Louie Anderson. Another comic who's television fame heavily out weighed his stand up career. If you w...
Remembering Greg Giraldo
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode we go over the life and career of Greg Giraldo.If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/bl...
Tim Allen
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a look in to Tim Allen's comedy career.If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikep...
Sex For Sam III: The Opie and Anthony Firing
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Mike and Mike look in to the scandal that almost sank Opie and Anthony, Sex For Sam.If you want to support the show follow the link below. ...
Remembering Bob Saget
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Mike reflect on the life and career of Bob Saget.If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikeprojectLi...
Freddie Prinze
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike, Mike, and Craig look in to the short, but impactful career of Freddie Prinze. If you want to support the show follow the link below. https:...
Joke Stealing
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode the guys look through some of the history of joke stealing in the comedy world. There's a heated debate, and the thieves get a sen...
Tough Crowd
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tough Crowd was one of the greatest television shows of all time. The guys look at the impact this show had on comedy, and the impact it could have on...
The Three Stooges
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The guys look at the career of The Three Stooges and the many obstacles they had to overcome.If you want to support the show follow the link below. ht...
Chris Rock: From SNL to Bigger and Blacker
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony DeVito joins Mike to look at the career of Chris Rock spanning from his time at Saturday Night Live, to the game changing special "Bigger ...
The Rise and Fall of Dane Cook
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Craig and Mike look at the career of Dane Cook and the influence he had on the industry.If you want to support the show follow the lin...
Is Jerry Seinfeld Funny?
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks episode we discuss if Jerry Seinfeld is funny.If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikeproject...
Joe Rogan vs. Carlos Mencia
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we break down the fight over joke stealing between Joe Rogan and Carlos Mencia.If you want to support the show follow the link below. ...
Lenny Bruce
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look back at the truly bizarre, but entertaining life and career of Lenny Bruce.If you want to support the show follow the link below. http...
Mitzi Shore
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A look back at Mitzi Shore and her impact on the comedy scene.If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikeproje...
Remembering Patrice O'Neal
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
10 years after his death, we look back at what made Patrice O'Neal a legend. Including his appearances on Opie and Anthony and Comedy Central'...
Norman Lear
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys go over the career of Norman Lear and the impact he had on the history of television.If you want to support the show follow the link below. ...
Dave Chappelle Leaves Comedy Central
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys go over Dave Chappelle leaving Comedy Central at the height of Chappelle's Show.If you want to support the show follow the link below. h...
Rodney Dangerfield
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys go over the life and career of Rodney Dangerfield.If you want to support the show follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/blindmikeprojectL...
SNL Fires Norm Macdonald
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys go over the firing of Norm Macdonald from Saturday Night Live and the fallout after.If you want to support the show follow the link below. h...
The Day The Laughter Died
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys breakdown Andrew Dice Clay's 1990 album, "The Day The Laughter Died."If you want to support the show follow the link below. http...
Coming Soon
09 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episodes coming October 28th! For early access join patreon.com/blindmikeListen to the Blind Mike Project wherever you get podcasts. Also listen to Ve...