This Week in Comedy - Audio

Humor Me #24: Comedian Johnny Steele, Kahlil Sabbagh & Ginger Smith

admin — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:08:29 +0000

Johnny Steele is a great Comedian and friend who brings brilliant political satire to life with characters who stand beside America while guiding her right into the toilet. After winning the SF Comedy Competition, hosting one of the best shows ever on Live 105, he came to LA where he signed with the prestigious Will [...]

Humor Me #23: Comedian/Writer Fred Stoller & Oded Gross

admin — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:08:23 +0000

Fred Stoller has been on every show ever done including classics like Seinfeld, Friends, Raymond, many feature films and now his own independent film “Fred and Vinnie.” He also tells a hysterical story of how a commercial casting director gave him word by word coaching so that he didn’t sound too Jewish, then he started complaining [...]

Humor Me #22: Merrill Davis, Oded Gross & Fred Raker

admin — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:22:44 +0000

This show had everything, the very funny Merrill Davis telling us not only that she is a “too nice Southern Baptists Jew”, but also how she was informally adopted by Ed McMahon and his wife. Then I asked singer/songwriter Oded Gross to play one of the worst songs he’s ever written and he busted out [...]

Humor Me #21: Chuck Sklar, Writer and Comedian

admin — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 18:19:55 +0000

A blast to have Chuck Sklar on the show. He’s a great comedy writer and comedian who has worked with some of the most creative performers including: Chris Rock, Louie CK, Conan, George Lopez and Bill Maher. He also stars in an upcoming Louie CK film and has the distinction of playing Bin Laden on [...]

Humor Me #20: Evan Gore, Children’s Television Writer

admin — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 20:16:50 +0000

Very few people can say that they’ve written for shows that range from The Mickey Mouse Club to Futurama, Evan Gore can. Besides just being very funny, Evan started out as a performer at Second City in Chicago and told us about how that led to writing for all kinds of Kids TV, even though [...]

Humor Me #19: Mike Ferrucci, writer for The Comedy Central Roasts

admin — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:05:24 +0000

Mike Ferrucci is a good friend and one of my comedy idols. He is a world class comedy writer and a great comic. He is unique because while being one of the best joke writers around, he also is a wonderful long form writer, in both comedy and drama. He visited straight from The [...]

Humor Me #18: Humor Me 50th Show Pre-Anniversary Anniversary

admin — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:42:46 +0000

In this amazing “best of” Humor Me clip show, while I walk around the studio looking like the character of Frank from Blue Velvet, you’ll see…David Cross, Gary Stockdale, Todd Glass, Margaret Cho, Karen Kilgariff, Julie Mitchell, Andy Kindler, Tom Dimenna as Telly Savalas,Phil Rosenthal, Geoff Bolt, Kevin Meaney and his daughter [...]

Humor Me #17 with Steve Mazan, Biagio Messina & Joke Fincioen of the film “Dying to Do Letterman”

admin — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:49:04 +0000

“Dying To Do Letterman” is a documentary film about Comedian Steve Mazan who has dreamed of being on Letterman his whole life and after getting diagnosed with Cancer makes it his mission to live his dream. Steve and Filmmakers Joke Fincioen & Biagio Messina joined me to talk about the film, the process of [...]

Humor Me #16 with Jackie Kashian

admin — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 19:19:41 +0000

Did you know that customers and workers at Kinkos think each other are insane? Jackie Kashian has looked at photocopying from Both Sides Now. You may have seen her live, heard her cd’s or watched her on Comedy Central, CBS or HBO. She stops by to talk about her recent experience being part of “The [...]

Humor Me #15 with Phil Rosenthal

admin — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 02:01:18 +0000

This week on Humor Me, Ed has the incredible Phil Rosenthal! You may know him as the creator and writer of this little show called Everybody Loves Raymond. Ed and Phil discuss “Exporting Raymond”; the documentary in which Phil is asked to remake the classic sitcom….In Russia. Its the cold war of comedy. Get [...]

Humor Me #14 with Almie Rose of Apocalypstick.com

admin — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:28:10 +0000

Humor Me #14 with Almie Rose When you hear the term “Apocalypstick”, you might think Martin Sheen at a cosmetics counter in Saigon…instead, I was lucky to meet Almie Rose. She is a truly funny writer/actress and inspired creator of articles, videos and commentary on relationships, Kanye West lyrics and the fashion infuences of the Shining. Do [...]

Humor Me #13 with Paul Gilmartin

admin — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:18:10 +0000

Paul Gilmartin is a talented comedian, actor and host. He’s been doing Dinner & A Movie since 1995, which is some kind of record for hosting a show. He has a fascinating new podcast called The Mental Illness Happy Hour. He interviews all types of artists about their lives and how they deal with a [...]

Humor Me #12 with Comedian Jonathan Katz

admin — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:42:01 +0000

There’s only one Jonathan Katz, and this show proves it. A comedian, writer and actor unlike any other, audiences know him as the world’s first animated therapist Dr. Katz. We talked about his new show; “Hey, We’re Back”, his friendship and con-man background with David Mamet, how Ray Romano changed Dr. Katz, a new animated [...]

Humor Me #11: Live From the Improv After Hours

admin — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 04:55:14 +0000

Jason and Randy Sklar said “no” to the man and went on to Curb, Entourage and their podcast Sklarbro Country. We talked sports, bad auditions, life on and off the road. Also, great actor/singer Toby Huss from the upcoming film “Cowboys and Aliens” and Kahn on King of The Hill, told us about life in [...]

Humor Me #9 with James Adomian

admin — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 03:31:50 +0000

This super special edition is not only in HD; but I’m wearing enough makeup to star in Twilight. We welcome actor/comedian James Adomian: funny, sharp and one of the best impressionists I have ever seen. His work on Last Comic Standing, The Late Late Show, Onion Radio News, at UCB and clubs around the world-is [...]

Humor Me #8 with Comedian Wayne Federman

admin — Sat, 28 May 2011 20:40:42 +0000

This week, it was a pleasure to have comedian/actor/musician/writer Wayne Federman. Wayne has done a lot of TV and Film; including: The 40 Year Old Virgin, Legally Blonde, Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Larry Sanders Show, wrote monologues for Jimmy Fallon and a book about basketball legend Pete Maravich. We talked about the classic comics who [...]

Humor Me #7 with Sarah Colonna

admin — Wed, 18 May 2011 19:06:20 +0000

Sarah Colonna is a talented writer/comedian/actress and more. Now that James Brown has passed away; she is the hardest working woman in show business. You’ve seen her on Chelsea Lately and on the new HIT series “After Lately” which she also serves as a co-ep on. In this episode; Sarah and Ed talk about her [...]

Humor Me #6 with Todd Glass

admin — Wed, 11 May 2011 21:17:04 +0000

This week we had Todd Glass on the show. Todd is a comedian and actor, as well as a host. Whether you’ve seen him on Jimmy Kimmel Live; Louie, The Sarah Silverman Program, or live on tour; you know he is one of the funniest comedians working today. If I can use the word refreshing [...]

Humor Me #5 with Laura Silverman

admin — Wed, 04 May 2011 23:42:54 +0000

This week our guest was Laura Silverman. Laura is a talented actress who also does a lot of voice acting. She’s been seen and heard on Dr. Katz, The Sarah Silverman Program, Home Movies, “Curb” and House; to name a few. Currently; she stars in the hit web series Goodnight Burbank. Laura and Ed discussed [...]

Humor Me #4 with Erin Gibson, Alie Ward, and Georgia Hardstark

admin — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 22:22:21 +0000

This week we had Erin Gibson! you might know her from Current TV’s Infomania! She has her own comedy-news segment called Modern Lady! Ed and Erin discuss what it’s like doing news in a comedy setting, being a woman in the comedy world, and all sorts of fun things that will make you laugh! Then [...]

Humor Me #3 with Mike Guido

admin — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:26:15 +0000

Ed welcomes Mike Guido, of Guido Comedy to the Humor Me set. Mike enjoys long walks on the beach and hot chocolate during his interview. The two go over where they feel modern stand up comedy is headed these days.

Humor Me #2 with Kevin Meaney

admin — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:19:04 +0000

This week Ed starts off the show talking about the Kennedy’s, we then get to meet Kevin Meaney, over skype. He’s a long time comedian who decided to leave LA and settle in New York. He talks about his time in Hairspray on Broadway, coming out to his family, his relationship with his daughter, and [...]

Humor Me #1

admin — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:47:07 +0000

This week Ed has Greg Proops in the studio with him. You may recognize him from Whose Line Is It Anyway. They discuss how improv and standup has affected their lives. They talk about Greg being on the panel for Chelsea Lately, and how much fun it is being married to someone who thinks you’re [...]

This Week in Comedy #32

admin — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 20:24:14 +0000

This week Ed Crasnick survives the biblical rains to bring you his unique brand of funny. Joining Ed in studio is a comedian who knows a thing or two about podcasts as he stars in the #2 comedy Podcast in the world ‘Never Not Funny’, writer and comic Jimmy Pardo. Together they discuss audience interaction [...]

This Week in Comedy #31

admin — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:33:01 +0000

This week host Ed Crasnick returns hydrated but thirsty for more laughs. Joining him is a writer and comedian who has worked both sides of the stage as a writer for Saturday night Live and and as a stand up comic, Hugh Fink. Together they discuss how a Jew from Indiana is making it in [...]

This Week in Comedy #30

admin — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 21:44:53 +0000

This week host Ed Crasnick returns a new man, he is meditating and drinking water and believes this will lead him to a higher plane of funny. Joining him to test his theory is comedian Brendon Walsh, who joins in the honest discussion about pharmaceutical drugs, getting fired from gigs and how to exact revenge [...]

This Week in Comedy #29

admin — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 23:29:14 +0000

This week Ed celebrates Valentine’s day the only way he knows how – drinking. Luckily Allie and Georgia are here to mix up a special cocktail concoction for those that swoon for valentines and those left bitter and lonely. Either way you will get buzzed. Riding his cocktail high, Ed is joined by the authors [...]

This Week in Comedy #28

admin — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:45:04 +0000

This week Ed is joined by Infomania’s Brett Erlich who reveals a very up close encounter with Al Gore. Julie Mitchell is back from her time on ‘House’ to share her dream board and Ed Channels Woody Allen.

This Week in Comedy #27 with Melinda Hill

admin — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 05:44:13 +0000

This week, stand up comic Melinda Hill, who’s been seen on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, joins us for a hilarious chat.

This Week in Comedy #26 with Andy Kindler and Tom Dimenna as Telly Savalas

admin — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 18:50:35 +0000

This week Ed’s joined by Andy Kindler for a comic-to-comic chat before it’s interrupted by Telly Savalas (played by Tom Dimenna) and another one of his Telly-Grams.

This Week in Comedy #25 with Margaret Cho, Samm Levine, Alie and Georgia

admin — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 21:38:02 +0000

In the first show of 2011, Ed is back with a vengeance – his first guest back is none other than the incredible Margaret Cho who discusses everything from her comic influences to her first time on stage. Joining Ed as always are the talented Vicky Pezza and Julie Mitchell, who finally gets her own [...]

This Week in Comedy #24: Toby Huss

admin — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 22:59:37 +0000

Guest Toby Huss! (Cowboys & Aliens, King of the Hill, Pete & Pete, Carnivale, Reno 911!, Seinfeld, Down Periscope, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Rescue Dawn, Childrens Hospital) In the final show for the year our host Ed Crasnick explores the intersection between drama and comedy, which our guest, actor Toby Huss, has made a career mining. [...]

This Week in Comedy #23 with Eddie Pepitone, Jason Nash and Peter Bumgarner of ‘Limo Driver’

admin — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:00:50 +0000

This week our host Ed Crasnick explores all things comic with the savagely funny Eddie Pepitone and the star of ‘Jason Nash is Married’ – Jason Nash. The complexities of watching a Liam Neeson thriller with your mom is the subject of our in studio musical guests ‘Limo Driver’. All this plus comedy news with [...]

This Week in Comedy #22 with Alie Ward and Georgia Hardstark of Drinks with Alie & Georgia, Trevor Moore and Sam Brown from the Whitest Kids U’Know

admin — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 18:43:25 +0000

We kicked off this week with a cold open of Ed lighting the menorah – Happy Hanukkah! Ed read some fan letters, none of which applied to the actual content of our show, but viewers seemed very concerned about issues like Ed’s hair. Next, Julie filled us in on this week’s comedy news, discussing the passing of [...]

This Week in Comedy #21 with Greg Behrendt and Dave Anthony of the Walking the Room podcast; Corbett Redford and Dan Abbott of Bobby Joe Ebola & The Children MacNuggits

admin — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 21:12:13 +0000

This week, we have a musical performance from Corbett Redford and Dan Abbott of Bobby Joe Ebola & the Children MacNuggits, currently on a cross-country tour. Julie Mitchell brings us the comedy news, and Vicky Pezza updates us on the comedy calendar including a Q&A request from Patton Oswalt. Our host Ed Crasnick interviews Greg [...]

This Week in Comedy #20 with Tom Kenny & Jill Talley

admin — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 05:44:33 +0000

This week, Ed and Vicky interview Tom Kenny, best known as the voice of SpongeBob SquarePants and Jill Talley, who voices Sara on The Boondocks. The married comedy duo discusses their idols, what prompted them to get into show business, and their best Hollywood Horror stories!

This Week in Comedy #19 with Sonya Bender, Chandler Bolt, Irina Voronina, Randall Marsh & Carlos Alazraqui

admin — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 04:53:19 +0000

This week,we have a great guest lineup for you! We’ve got live music from Sonya Bender and Willis Clough, and interview with Carlos Alazraqui from Reno 911, and the cast of Chandler’s Fantasy Blog talking Russians, neck kerchiefs, and… Reebok Pumps? Julie Mitchell ran down the comedy headlines including her upcoming appearance on House! You [...]

This Week in Comedy #18 with Taylor Negron, “Telly Savalas” & The Clutter Family

admin — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 05:48:36 +0000

We had a great show this week! Taylor Negron chatting with us live, the Clutter Family performed, and ‘Telly Savalas’ joined us in studio. Here’s the show rundown: Opening Ed monologue Clutter Family performs two songs Ed chats with Chris Hobbs & Jim Earl Roll-in Segment: Julie Mitchell at The Groundlings Theater Interviews Roy Jenkins, [...]

This Week in Comedy #17 with David Cross & Gary Stockdale

admin — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 06:00:44 +0000

This week, Ed welcomes very special guest, actor/comedian David Cross (“The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret,” “Megamind,” “Arrested Deevlopment”) for a rare in-depth interview. Plus the musical stylings of Gary Stockdale and his band, LIVE in studio! Also we’ve got the comedy news from Julie Mitchell and Vicky Pezza in the chatroom. Hosts Ed [...]

This Week in Comedy #16 with Jeff Sherman, Shelby Spalione, Shae Padilla & Geoff Bolt

admin — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 06:06:38 +0000

This week, it’s our tribute to Disney as Ed welcomes comedy writer Jeff Sherman (“Boy Meets World”), musical guests Shelby Spallione and Shae Padilla and comedian Geoff Bolt. Plus comedy news with Julie Mitchell and the first edition of our new segment, “Comedy Under the Influence.” Follow This Week in Comedy on Twitter! @TWiComedy Hosts [...]

This Week in Comedy #15 with Blaine Capatch, Rob Cohen & Ron Lynch

admin — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 07:00:55 +0000

Hosts Ed Crasnick Vicky Pezza (producer) Julie Mitchell (news) Guests Blaine Capatch Ron Lynch Rob Cohen Introduction Greg Giraldo on Comedy as an art form Bathing with Bierko “Bathing With Bierko” : John Malkovich – watch more funny videos Clip from “Home Movies” “Still in Search Of” Ed opened the show by introducing his panel [...]

This Week in Comedy #14 with Jeff Cesario, Jon Ross & Mike Ferrucci

admin — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 07:00:26 +0000

Hosts Ed Crasnick Vicky Pezza (producer) Guests Jon Ross Mike Ferrucci Jeff Cesario Introduction Clip from the “Dick Rossi Show” Clip from Jon Ross’ “The Cavalier Jew” Cloris Leachman from the Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget The Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget Cloris Leachman Pt 1 www.comedycentral.com Nick Swardson’s Pretend Time Big Lake [...]

This Week in Comedy #13 with Wendy Liebman, Judy Gold, and Musical Comic Grant Baciocco

admin — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 07:00:21 +0000

Host Ed Crasnick Vicky Pezza Guests Grant Baciocco Wendy Liebman Judy Gold Introduction Wendy Liebman on Dating Judy Gold on mom & kids Ed introduces the show that’s all about comedy from the creator’s perspective. He also talks about the show’s new look, with the couches. We’re trying out more of a variety show feel. [...]

This Week in Comedy #12 with Roger Nygard, Richard Martin & Paul Gilmartin

admin — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 07:00:11 +0000

This week, we have director/producer/writer/editor http://www.rogernygard.com/ (“Trekkies,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm”), Republican Rep. Richard Martin and TV host Paul Gilmartin. Plus Comedy News with Julie Mitchell! Follow the show on Twitter: @TWiComedy and host @EdCrasnick Friend us on Facebook! Introduction Ask a Republican: Big Oil vs Poor People The Nature of Existence trailer Tonight on the [...]

This Week in Comedy #11 with Eddie Pepitone, Jim Earl & Barry Lank

admin — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:00:56 +0000

Guests Eddie Pepitone Jim Earl (Check out Jim’s band, The Clutter Family!) Barry Lank Introduction RUNYON: Just Above Sunset RUNYON: Just Above Sunset – Everest spoof starring Eddie Pepitone Ep. 1 – watch more funny videos Lank and Earl: “The Gun Bit” Ed started the show complaining about the traffic in LA from the Emmy [...]

This Week in Comedy #10 with Jay and Arnie Kogen and Alan Zweibel

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:02:59 +0000

This week we have comedy writers Arnie and Jay Kogen as well as comedy writing legend Alan Zweibel. Opening “Dean Martin Variety Show”: Dean Martin and John Wayne The Simpsons: Homer Sells Soul for a Donut Introduction Ed talked about the John Wayne and Dean Martin clip from the intro, and noted that there’s a [...]

This Week in Comedy #9 with Karen Kilgariff and Rob Delaney

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 04:21:18 +0000

This week, Ed’s guests are Karen Kilgariff, writer for “The Ellen Show” and “Last Comic Standing,” and Rob Delaney of the web series “Coma, Period.” Karen Kilgariff and Ellen Degeneres Rob Delaney: Warner Brothers Responds to Christian Bale’s Tirade Introduction Ed started the show by displaying his nametag from his recent parenting class. Ed also [...]

This Week in Comedy #8 with Jordan Brady and Greg Fitzsimmons

admin — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:43:28 +0000

This week’s guests on This Week in Comedy were director Jordan Brady (“I Am Comic”) and comedian/podcaster Greg Fitzsimmons. “I Am Comic”: World Wide Internet In the cold open, Ed reminded us all that Comedy is for Closers. Introduction At the show’s opening, Ed apologized for the cold open and yelled…for some reason. He also [...]

This Week in Comedy #7 with Kevin Pollak

admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 04:28:09 +0000

Our guests on this week’s episode were Grant Baciocco and Kevin Pollak! Kevin Pollak does Christopher Walken doing The Aristocrats Intro Ed started the show by telling us about an energy shake he enjoyed that afternoon, which explains his skittish, effusive demeanor during the show. (According to Ed, everything around him looks like the party [...]

This Week in Comedy #6 with Rick Overton and David Feldman

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:11:24 +0000

On this week’s show, host Ed Crasnick responds to his childhood enemies. Plus “The Woody Report,” in which Woody Allen updates you on what’s happening this week in the world of comedy. Plus, Emmy-winning writer, podcaster and comedian David Feldman and actor and comedian Rick Overton stop by to talk about satire, the worthlessness of [...]

This Week in Comedy #5 with Norman Steinberg and Richard Matheson

admin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:10:59 +0000

This Week in Comedy #4 with Jimmy Pardo and Cinematic Titanic

admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:51:36 +0000

This week we have Jimmy Pardo and the guys from Cinematic Titanic. 0:00:16 Cinematic Titanic clip 0:00:49 Conan O’Brien clip 0:02:01 Guests today Mystery Science Theater 3000 and Cinematic Titanic cast Frank Conniff and J. Elvis Weinstein and Team Coco Team Coco member: Jimmy Pardo 0:05:58 Montreal’s Just for Laughs Festival with Julie Mitchell 0:12:08 [...]

This Week in Comedy #3 with Jonathan Katz, Mike Rowe, and Bill Odenkirk

admin — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:11:43 +0000

This week we have Jonathan Katz (Star of Dr. Katz), Mike Rowe (Producer of Futurama), and Bill Odenkirk (Writer & Producer of The Simpsons). Ed Crasnick hosts This Week in Comedy Sundays at 6pm PT. Animation Special 0:00:14 Simpsons Sequence 0:00:50 Family Guy Sequence 0:01:15 Dr. Katz Sequence 0:06:39 Comedy News Segment – Julie Mitchell [...]

This Week in Comedy #2 with Geoff Bolt and Evan & Gareth

admin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:24:03 +0000

This week we have Geoff Bolt and Evan & Gareth. This Week in Comedy is hosted by Ed Crasnick. 0:01:35 Fathers of Comedy Jack Benny & Gisele MacKenzie Johnny Carson & David Letterman Richard Pryor (live in concert) 0:12:15 Comedy News with Kat Steele 0:23:20 Albert Brooks School for Professional Comedians 0:25:43 Sponsor Break 0:26:31 [...]

This Week in Comedy #1 with Rick Overton and Paul Provenza

admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:03:13 +0000

Featuring Rick Overton and Paul Provenza. Hosted by Ed Crasnick Sundays at 6pm PT. 0:00:08 Opening with cover of That’s What Friends Are For 0:01:10 Intro The show will showcase people who create comedy – writers, directors, producers, actor Special guests : Fear and Panic 0:05:17 Rick Overton Rick talks about his parents, his work [...]