Breaking down the history of comedy and stand-up, one career, special, controversy, and storyline at a time.

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Today we look at the history of an SNL staple, Weekend Update.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.orghackridethedemon.com

Weekend Update

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On today&#39;s episode we look at one of the greatest comedy specials of all time, Chris Rock: Bring The Pain.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.orghackridethedemon.com

Chris Rock: Bring The Pain

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Is Ari Shaffir a bad guy, or just misunderstood? This week his character is put on trial, and we find out exactly who Ari Shaffir is.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.orghackridethedemon.com

Ari Shaffir: America's One True Comedian

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On today’s episode we take a look in to the phenomenal HBO show, Curb Your Enthusiasm.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.orghackridethedemon.com

Curb Your Enthusiasm

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On today’s episode we take a look at the incredible career and life of Joan Rivers.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.orghackridethedemon.com

Joan Rivers

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On today’s episode we take a good look at what many consider some of the worst sequels in comedy.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.orghackridethedemon.com

The Worst Comedy Movie Sequels

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On today’s episode Mike and Craig do something a little different. Instead of looking specifically at the life and career of Carrot Top, they look in to him as a person and why he is/was wrongfully disrespected by just about everyone.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org

The Disrespect Towards Carrot Top

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Today Mike and Craig look back to when Opie and Anthony said that the mayor of Boston was dead. blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.orghackridethedemon.com

Opie and Anthony's April Fools Prank

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Discussing Bo Burnham&#39;s 2021 Netflix comedy special, Inside. Make sure you check out: blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org hackridethedemon.com

Bo Burnham's "Inside"

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On today’s episode Mike and Craig look in the the life, career, and scandals of Woody Allen.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org

Woody Allen

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Today we are joined by Austin Ingels! We breakdown Daniel Tosh&#39;s 2016 Comedy Central special, People Pleaser.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org

Daniel Tosh - People Pleaser

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On today’s episode Mike and Craig look back when Shane Gillis was fired from SNL. They cover the incident, how Shane responded, comics who supported Shane, and the one&#39;s that didn&#39;t.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org

Shane Gillis Being Fired From SNL

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On today’s episode Mike and Craig look in to the career of Gary &#34;Baba Booey&#34; Dell&#39;Abate and his history on the Howard Stern Show.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org

This History of "Baba Booey"

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On today&#39;s episode Mike and Craig go over the career of Will Ferrell and try and pin point the start of his decline.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org

The Downfall of Will Ferrell

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On this week&#39;s episode Mike and Craig break down the one hour special &#34;Shameless&#34; from Louis CK.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org

Louis CK - Shameless

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After being inspired by a bonus episode on the patreon, (patreon.com/blindmike) Mike and Craig take a deep dive in to the vast catalogue of Fez Whatley beefs. There was no reason behind half of them, but they are fascinating all the same!blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org

Fez Whatley Fights

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Blind Mike &amp; special guest Kirk Minihane discuss the late Norman Lear&#39;s legendary sitcom, All In The Family.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.orghackridethedemon.com

All In The Family w/ Kirk Minihane

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Mike grabs his scouting cap and clip board in this episode. He goes through his top comics to watch in the coming year! Make sure you check out: blindmike.net www.verygoodshow.org hackridethedemon.com

Comics to Watch in 2024

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On this episode Blind Mike ranks his favorite specials of 2023!blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org

Top Specials of 2023

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The official end of The Opie &amp; Anthony Show came when SiriusXM tried to hang on to Opie and Jim Norton and the real feud was revealed.blindmike.netwww.verygoodshow.org

Opie vs Jim Norton

Breaking down the history of comedy and stand-up, one career, special, controversy, and storyline at a time.