Episode #195: Candice Thompson
by Candice Thompson is a former finalist on Stand Up NBC’s talent search who has performed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and served as …
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Episode #194: Benji Aflalo
Benji Aflalo is a stand-up comedian, who alone together with comedy pal Esther Povitsky, created, executive produces and stars in the sitcom Alone Together — …
Episode #192: Jeff Dye
Jeff Dye was a finalist on Last Comic Standing only three years into his comedy career. Since then, Dye has hosted two MTV series – Numbnuts, and Money From Strangers – one Spike game …
Episode #191: Matt Jones
You probably recognize Matt Jones from the critically acclaimed AMC series, Breaking Bad, where he played Badger. But Jones has an extensive comedy background, starting in Southern California, where he …
Episode #190: Katt Williams
You may think you know Katt Williams, but you don’t know the Katt Williams behind the headlines. You may know him from his role as …
Episode #189: Jena Friedman
Jena Friedman is a stand-up comedian, writer and producer who’s now about to star in her first late-night special for Adult Swim. Friedman has written …
Episode #188: Cipha Sounds
Cipha Sounds got his start carrying crates and opening for Funkmaster Flex and was a longtime DJ on HOT 97 in New York City and …
Last Things First: My biggest podcast episodes of 2017
Before I deliver some hot, fresh episodes of my podcast, Last Things First, to ring in the new year, you really should check out my …
Episode #187: 2017 Comedy MVPs with Jason Zinoman of the New York Times
For a third consecutive year, New York Times comedy critic Jason Zinoman has invited me into his home so we can tackle the year in …
Episode #186: Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling
Jackie Martling was a longtime writer and performer on The Howard Stern Show from 1983 to 2001, who also was showing up monthly in the …