Av Why Am I Laughing?

Av Why Am I Laughing?

Av Why Am I Laughing?

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Rick Sanchez, the funniest, drunkest, most narcissistic scientist in the galaxy who is always ready to party. So grab your portal gun, turn yourself into a pickle, and don’t forget to SHOW US WHAT YOU GOT. This podcast is about to get shwifty!2:10 - Netflix: Jim Carrey documentary “Jim and Andy:…

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Stand-Up Comedy! So sit down and shut up as we talk about America’s heart and soul! This podcast may be new at Stand-Up, but we did our homework!2:35 - TV: Amy Poehler’s new show may or may not be about a Russian!5:45 - Stand-Up Comedy (A Brief History)9:55 - Why is Stand Up Funny?43:38 - Ben’s …

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Charlie Chaplin, the man behind comedies beginnings in America! So grab your cane, put on your bowler hat, and draw on a tiny little mustache, this podcast is the loudest silent film out there.2:35 - TV: Nice Girls is a spin-off of Nice Guys!5:14 -Charlie Chaplin (A Brief History)9:33 - Why is C…

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Saturday Night Live, the acronym that’s also an amazing TV show! So prep your costumes, practice your presidential impersonations, don’t forget your lines, and don’t mess up! This podcast is LIVE.1:45 - TV: SNL’s David S. Pumpkins Animated Halloween Special?7:40 - SNL (A Brief History)10:18 - Wh…

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Judd Apatow, the man behind some of the best comedies in the 21st century! (40 Year Old Virgin, Anchorman, Bridesmaids, & so many more.) So take a ride on the Superbad Pineapple Express for the Trainwreck with a 100% chance of Crashing with Funny People.This podcast writes all it’s own puns.2:15…

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Impressions! You know, that thing where you sound like another person but you aren't that person? Yeah, that thing. So gargle some salt water, sit up straight, and prep your vocal chords for some new techniques, this podcast has too many voices in its head.1:46 - TV: NBC looks to bring back more…

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about the Star Wars spoof spectacular, Spaceballs! So brush up on your Star Wars trivia, set aside your sensitivity, and prepare for a semi-galactic adventure loaded with sophomoric puns and wordplay that will make you forget everything you love about Sci-Fi.This podcast is just doing this for the mer…

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Brooklyn Nine-Nine, the cop comedy that serves and protects with a smile. So get your best disguise, blend in, and don't forget your badge; this undercover podcast will arrest you for not laughing. That's a crime, right?2:25 - TV: Final seasons of Portlandia, Veep, and The Monday Project.5:15 - …

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about John Mulaney! Who? Either the funniest guy you’ve heard of and love, or never heard of but probably love the comedy he has created without knowing it was him. So put on your first communion suit, leave the Upper West Side, and get ready for some stand up comedy; this podcast isn’t necessarily ne…

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk all about Comedy Sequels! Sometimes they satisfy our thirst for an encore and sometimes people walk out of the film even if it was showing on a plane! We break down lots of the successful sequels as well as the trainwrecks in our world of comedy. So throw away your original ideas, rush through the cre…

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about the hero of late night, Conan O’Brien! You can’t keep a good comedian down, and we explore what makes this foofy-haired giant so timelessly funny. So grab your jeggings, your gibson les paul, and avoid any and all contracts with NBC: this podcast is with Coco.3:45 - TV: Kenan Thompson developing…

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about the sex on ice comedy, Blades of Glory! This movie may be overshadowed by other hits, but we’re giving it the respect it deserves. So lace up your skates, grab your shimmery neon spandex suit, and prepre to be wayyyyyy to close to another man’s body: this podcast skates to one song and one song …

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about the man with more problems than most, Jerry Seinfeld. So grab your coffee, hop in a fancy car and be prepared to hear questions like “What's the deal with podcasts?”. Don't worry, this pod is fluent in Sein-language.1:55 - Stand Up: “Rory Scovel Tries Stand Up for the First Time” now on Netflix!…

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about the non-fiction self-help book turned cult comedy gold, Mean Girls. So get in loser we're going shopping! And by shopping I mean laughing. Leave your homeschooled tendencies behind, grab your favorite sexualized animal costume and get to the mathlete state championships; this podcast has no limi…

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about the hit superhero blockbuster, Guardians of the Galaxy! (Wait, whaaaaaaat?) So grab your Walkman, channel your inner Kevin Bacon, and get ready for an inter-galactic musical adventure; I am Groot!3:06 - Box Office: Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner in talks for roles as Timon and Pumba!5:09 - Televis…

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Dry Comedy! If you don't know what Dry Comedy is, then read a book dummy! Nah, we’ll tell you all about it, friend. So wipe that smile off your face, stare blankly into the abyss, and get comfortable with awkward silence: this podcast does not have a laugh track.2:38 -Netflix: Maria Bamford, Nor…

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ pay homage to the late, great, comedy legend; Mr. Don Rickles. As sad as it is to see one of the greats go, it's important to remember all the laughs he left us with. So brush up on your ethnic slurs, head to Las Vegas, and try not to take anything too personally; this podcast isn't pulling its punches.1:5…

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about the action-adventure stoner-comedy, Pineapple Express! So go find your weed dealer, stock up on fruit roll ups, and run for your lives. ***Please don’t smoke and drive***4:04 - Netflix: Brian Regan gets stand up special!6:08 - Television: Hulu orders new show from Sarah Silverman, “I Love You, A…

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Rick and Morty, the animated sci-fi sitcom for geeks and comedy nerds alike! So grab your portal gun, avoid the Galactic Federation, and get ready for a multi-dimensional adventure: this is the schwiftiest podcast around.3:20 - Netflix: Adam Sandler gets four more films!6:27 - Television: Nick O…

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Cosmo Kramer! The loathsome, offensive brute gets his own character study this week! So grab your Coffee Table Book, light up a Cuban cigar, and burst right through the front door; this podcast is feelin’ good all the time.5:10 - Netflix: Dave Chapelle Special, good! Kevin James Special, good?8:…

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Bill Murray; the man, the myth, the legend, (also prolific comedic actor). So grab your proton pack, hop aboard the Belafonte, and head to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania; this podcast’s only regret is Garfield, maybe.2:22 - Netflix: Tracy Morgan’s new standup special “Stayin Alive” coming in May!3:5…

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Ferris Bueller’s Day Off; the 1986 cult classic about America’s spirit animal. So lie to your parents, steal a Ferrari, and hijack your local parade float; all donations to this podcast will go towards the Save Ferris fund.2:09 - Netflix: Amy Schumer’s The Leather Special now streaming.4:14 - Bo…

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Bob’s Burgers; the animated sitcom that serves it jokes WELL DONE. So grab your Casio keyboard and farting megaphone, and head on down to your favorite burger joint; this podcast will give you dinner and a show.1:37 - Mike Birbiglia: Thank God For Jokes.4:10 - Television: Jim Jeffries new show a…

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Shaun of the Dead! The head-busting thriller-comedy that keeps us coming back for more! So grab your cricket bat, get your disposable camera, and head to the Winchester; this podcast isn't dead yet!2:40 -Netflix: Trevor Noah’s new standup special Afraid of the Dark and Louis CK has two new speci…

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Offensive Comedy! Are there types of jokes you can’t say? Is anything off limits? How far is too far? So grab your headphones, make sure you aren’t at work, and whatever you do, don’t laugh. Spoiler Alert: This podcast will offend you. 2:30 - Netflix: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Season 33:54 - Box…

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Amy Poehler, the deadly comedian who slays crowds with her delivery and wit. So put on your pant suit and hop on down to Pawnee, Indiana; this podcast only has one leg. Jealous?!?!1:35 - HBO: Crashing Premiere and Girls Season 6 Premiere!2:29 - Stand Up: Patton Oswalt's “Talking for Clapping” wi…

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Dodgeball, the ridiculous sports comedy that rivals the World Cup, World Series, and World War II combined! So dodge some wrenches, head to Vegas, and get ready to win $50,000; this podcast is now airing on ESPN 8 “The Ocho”.1:49 - Films: Ben Stiller and Workaholics gang working on “Eggplant Emo…

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Michael Scott! This character study goes deep into the mind of television's best/worst boss and all his ridiculous antics. So hop in your Sebring, burn your foot on a George Foreman grill, and get ready to host the Dundies; this podcast will be extremely uncomfortable but you will thank us later…

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Monty Python and The Holy Grail; the legendary comedy that is undoubtedly one of the funniest movies of all time. So grab your coconut halves, bring out your dead, don’t forget the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow; this podcast farts in your general direction. 1:50 - Netflix: Jerry Seinfe…

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Jim Gaffigan; he’s pale, he’s lazy, he’s the standup comedian who will make you laugh til it hurts. So grab your hot pockets and lather up your SPF 5000: this podcast is beyond the pale.1:31 - Movies: Dying Laughing, standup documentary.3:00 - Stand-Up Specials: Pete Holmes, Faces and Sounds. Ji…

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben has full creative control over the weekly topic and things get wacky. Grab some birthday cake, get one of those birthday-kazoo-whistle thingys and strap in for a very ridiculous episode, this podcast is painfully silly. 2:38 -Television: Conan could be a once a week show. 7:06 - Internetz: Comedians in Cars Getti…

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Improvisational Comedy! Improv is basically just a fancy way of saying “making it up on the spot”. So set your brain to shuffle and trust your instincts: this podcast doesn’t think twice. 1:17 - Netflix: Garfunkel and Oates: Trying to Be Special and Gabriel Iglesias: I’m Sorry For What I Said Wh…

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about the Top 5 and Bottom 5 Comedies of 2016! We did the research for you and sifted through all the passable worthless films to give you only films that will make you cry tears of laughter or tears of pure anger. 3:07 - Top 5 Comedies of 2016 4:35 - Deadpool 14:00 - PopStar: Never Stop Never Stop St…

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about National Lampoon’s: Christmas Vacation; the 1989 christmas comedy that has found it’s way into the club of Christmas Classics. So chop down a tree, invite your whole family over, and subscribe to the jelly of the month club, this podcast is anything but a vacation.1:15 - Standup Comedy: Grammy N…

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Scrubs; the medical-comedy-drama-tv show! So get your PhD and scooter on over to Sacred Heart Hospital; this podcast might be the best daydream you have all day.0:48 - WAIL Pod iTunes Rating T-Shirt Giveaway 2016 Spectacular2:38 - Award News: Deadpool and Ryan Reynolds win Critic’s Choice Award,…

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about the legendary Robin Williams. Robin is no longer with us, but his contagious comedic spirit will live on. So put on your fat suit, grab your rainbow suspenders, and stand on top of your desk; you ain't never heard a podcast like this. *Applause* 3:20 - Box Office: Potential Barbie movie starring…

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about music in comedy! Comedy and Music go hand in hand, and we get to showcase some of the most musically hilarious songs and artists of all time. So grab your saxophone and/or whoopie cushion and get ready for the silliest sing-a-long of your life. 2:01 - Netflix: Michael Che’s standup special: Mich…

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Arrested Development; the ahead-of-its-time sitcom with the world’s worst/most hilarious family. So hop on your segway and head on down to the banana stand because we have a favor to ask of you!0:58 - Netflix: Dave Chapelle lands Netflix Deal.2:03 - Television: Pete Holmes and Judd Apatow’s new …

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Space Jam! Twenty years ago Warner Brothers and Michael Jordan decided to cash in on the most bizarre film possible, a live action animated sports comedy, for kids! So grab your 90’s nostalgia, forget everything you love about Looney Tunes and Michael Jordan, and welcome to the Space Jam.1:19 - …

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Jack Black; the musical comedian with a flair for slapstick and the ridiculous. So grow out your hair and grab your acoustic guitar: this is the greatest podcast in the world (It’s just a tribute).1:12 - Box Office: Drew Goddard to direct Deadpool 2, but will he be funny enough?4:35 - Television…

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about some of the best Halloween TV Specials! From The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown, to Saturday Night Live Sketches, we take some time to laugh about why the spooky-funny genre works. So get some leftover candy, and be prepared to be scared, but not really, but maybe!1:25 - Netflix: Hot Fuzz, Spooky C…

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about the independent film turned cultural phenomenon, Napoleon Dynamite. So put on your roller blades and get pulled into Preston, Idaho for the dryest, squintiest, freakin sweetest film around.1:00 - Netflix: Demitri Martin Live (At the Time) - Netflix adds $800 in debt5:50 - Box Office: Director Ti…

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about the America’s favorite workplace sitcom, The Office! Dunder Mifflin is hiring; so jump in your Sebring and head over to Scranton, Pennsylvania for the zaniest, funniest, most uncomfortable job of your life.1:10 - Netflix: Chris Rock Netflix Deal4:21 - Box Office: Masterminds is a movie that you …

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about the comical genius, Tina Fey! Put on your bossy pants and grab your meatball sub, we're talking about one of the funniest women of our time.00:42 - Box Office News: Bad Moms, Bad Dads (Not Baghdad) and more coming soon!04:22 - Television News: Brooklyn 99 and New Girl crossover episode on Fox!09…

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about the anatomy of jokes. Why are jokes funny? What makes them funny? What does “funny” even mean? From brain function to dysfunction, we discuss the true nature of why we are laughing. 00:49 - Box Office: MacGruber 2 film in the works. 4:05 - Television: “What We Do In The Shadows” creators greenli…

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about one of the staple comedies of the 90's, Dumb and Dumber. So put on your Cardigan and hop on your mini bike, we're going to Aspen!1:15 - Netflix, Patton Oswalt's Comedy Special "Talking for Clapping"5:10 - TV, Brooklyn 99 Season 4 Premiere7:15: Dumb and Dumber33:18 Ben's Wacky Facts41:05 W.A.I.L.…

This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ explore one of the most successful sitcoms of all time, Seinfeld. It's a podcast about nothing!0:53 - Netflix, John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid2:28 - Television: Emmy News Roundup, Big Congrats to Julia Louis Dreyfus! 5 consecutive wins!4:53 - Topic of the Week, Seinfeld:Why is it Funny?Well written, cohesiv…