Good One: A Podcast About Jokes podcast

Good One: A Podcast About Jokes

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Good One: A Podcast About Jokes is a podcast about - well - jokes, and the people who tell them. Each week, a comedian will play one of their jokes and then break it down with Vulture.com Senior Editor Jesse David Fox.

Good One: A Podcast About Jokes is a podcast about - well - jokes, and the people who tell them. Each week, a comedian will play one of their jokes and then break it down with Vulture.com Senior Editor Jesse David Fox.

 

#287

The Skeleton Twins Reunion With Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader

It’s been ten years since Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader starred in the comedy drama The Skeleton Twins, and what better way to celebrate than talking to them both. Join my vulture colleague, Kathryn Van-Arendonk, for an onstage reunion of two friends as we look back on their years of collaboration, culminating in a true indie classic. Order Jesse's book (out now!), Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture–and the Magic That Makes It Work here: [https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook] (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

28 Jan 2025

49 MINS

49:39

28 Jan 2025


#286

Kevin Smith’s Dogma Confessional

This week, Director Kevin Smith joins Jesse David Fox for a look back at the classic religious satire Dogma, 25 years after it first blasphemed. Recorded live during 2024's Vulture Festival, you’re invited to sit in on this blessed event that sure will make you thank God, and by that we mean Alanis Morissette. Order Jesse's book (out now!), Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture–and the Magic That Makes It Work here: [https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook] (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

21 Jan 2025

1 HR 20 MINS

1:20:21

21 Jan 2025


#285

Abbott Elementary Writers Room

This week on Good One, we bring you back to 2024’s Vulture Festival, at which Vulture awarded the writing staff of Abbott Elementary the first ever Roomie Award. The Roomie Award is an award for writers’ rooms who exhibit the special art of writing collectively. Joining the show’s creator and star Quinta Brunson was Kate Peterman, Justin Tan, Riley Dufurrena, Lizzy Darrell, Brittani Nichols, Brian Rubenstein, Joya McCrory, Patrick Schumacker, Ava Coleman, Justin Halpern, and Jordan Temple. Vulture TV Critic Roxanne Hadadi moderated the panel. Order Jesse's book (out now!), Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture–and the Magic That Makes It Work here: [https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook] (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

14 Jan 2025

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:03

14 Jan 2025


#284

Best Comedy Specials of 2024 with Kathryn VanArendonk

This week on Good One, host Jesse David Fox welcomes Kathryn VanArendonk back to the podcast to discuss the best comedy specials of 2024. Kathryn’s list: 10. Ali Wong, Single Lady (Netflix) 9. Langston Kerman, Bad Poetry (Netflix) 8. Ramy Youssef, More Feelings (Max) 7. Kyle Kinane, Dirt Nap (YouTube) 6. Courtney Pauroso, Vanessa 5000 (Dropout) 5. Anthony Jeselnik, Bones and All (Netflix) 4. Nikki Glaser, Someday You’ll Die (HBO) 3. Adam Sandler, Love You (Netflix) 2. Jacqueline Novak, Get on Your Knees (Netflix) 1. Ali Siddiq, Domino Effect Part 3: First Day of School (YouTube) Read more here: [https://www.vulture.com/article/best-comedy-specials-2024-new-stand-up.html] (https://www.vulture.com/article/best-comedy-specials-2024-new-stand-up.html) Jesse’s list: 10. Hannah Einbinder, Everything Must Go(Max) 9. Marlon Wayans, Good Grief (Prime Video) 8. Hasan Minhaj, Off with His Head (Netflix) 7. Sal Vulcano, Terrified (YouTube) 6. Kyle Kinane, Dirt Nap (YouTube) 5. Courtney Pauroso, Vanessa 5000 (Dropout) 4. Nikki Glaser, Someday You’ll Die (HBO) 3. Jacqueline Novak, Get on Your Knees (Netflix) 2. Ali Siddiq, Domino Effect Part 3: First Day of School (YouTube) 1. Adam Sandler, Love You (Netflix) Order Jesse's book (out now!), Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture–and the Magic That Makes It Work here: [https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook] (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

07 Jan 2025

1 HR 55 MINS

1:55:44

07 Jan 2025


#283

Nate Bargatze’s “Washington's Dream” (with SNL’s Mikey Day and Streeter Seidell)

This week on Good One, host Jesse David Fox welcomes Nate Bargatze back to the podcast. This time, he is joined by Saturday Night Live castmember Mikey Day and co-head writer Streeter Seidell, the duo Bargatze worked with on the mega-viral “Washington’s Dream” sketches. If you want to watch the interview, head over to [https://youtu.be/3AAhzApSGGE] (https://youtu.be/3AAhzApSGGE) Order Jesse's book (out now!), Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture–and the Magic That Makes It Work here: [https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook] (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

24 Dec 2024

1 HR 36 MINS

1:36:14

24 Dec 2024


#282

The Simpsons's "Lisa on Ice"

This week on Good One, host Jesse David Fox celebrates to 30th anniversary of “Lisa on Ice,” the beloved Simpsons classic about when Bart and Lisa played for rival hockey teams. Recorded live at Vulture Festival in LA, Fox is joined by Nancy Cartwright and Yeardley Smith, the voices of Bart and Lisa respectively, writer Mike Scully, seasons five and six showrunner David Mirkin, and consulting producer/animator David Silverman. Watch the ever over at [Youtube.com/Vulture] (Youtube.com/Vulture) ! Order Jesse's book (out now!), Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture–and the Magic That Makes It Work here: [https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook] (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

17 Dec 2024

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:12

17 Dec 2024


#281

Katt Williams

This week on Good One, Katt Williams returns to the podcast. Recorded live at 2024’s Vulture Festival, Williams discusses his Club Shay Shay interview, his upcoming comedy tour, and how he taught Steph Curry to shoot. Watch the interview over at Youtube.com/Vulture! Order Jesse's book (out now!), Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture–and the Magic That Makes It Work here: [https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook] (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

10 Dec 2024

59 MINS

59:30

10 Dec 2024


#280

Mike Myers

This week on Good One, host Jesse David Fox interviews comedy icon Mike Myers. The conversation touches on Myers’s entire legendary career, from Wayne’s World to Austin Powers to Shrek. Recorded live at 2024’s Vulture Festival, Myers was the recipient of Vulture’s Honorary Degree, an award given out every year to an artist with a lasting impact on the culture. Watch the interview over at Youtube.com/Vulture! Order Jesse's book (out now!), Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture–and the Magic That Makes It Work here: [https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook] (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

03 Dec 2024

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:13

03 Dec 2024


#279

Comedians You Should and Will Know 2024

It's that time of year again! Vulture dropped their annual list of all the future stars of comedy. In honor of this special occasion, we compiled mini Good One episodes featuring each list-honoree so they could introduce themselves to you personally. This week—in alphabetical order by first name—we present to you the Comedians You Should and Will Know, 2024: Sabrina Brier Sam Campbell Nico Carney Aaron Chen George Civeris Francesca D'Uva Brandi Denise Malik Elassal Roz Hernandez Skyler Higley Chloe Hillard Leslie Liao Mandal Gavin Matts Youngmi Mayer Vic Michaelis Brennan Lee Mulligan Courtney Pauroso Chloe Radcliffe Rekha Shankar Veronika Slowikowska Gianmarco Soresi Emil Wakim Eagle Witt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

05 Sep 2024

1 HR 36 MINS

1:36:18

05 Sep 2024


#278

Best Specials of the Year So Far

As we do every June, host Jesse David Fox brings Vulture critic Kathryn VanArendonk review on the podcast to share her list of the best comedy specials of the year so far (yeah, it's a short list). The specials discussed: Alex Edelman, Just for Us (HBO/Max) Nikki Glaser, Someday You’ll Die (HBO/Max) Kyle Kinane, Dirt Nap (YouTube) Jacqueline Novak, Get on Your Knees (Netflix) Ali Siddiq, The Domino Effect Part 3 and 4 (YouTube) Taylor Tomlinson, Have it All (Netflix) Ramy Youssef, More Feeling (HBO/Max) Order Jesse's book (out now!), Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture–and the Magic That Makes It Work here: [https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook] (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

18 Jun 2024

1 HR 19 MINS

1:19:40

18 Jun 2024


#277

Tig Notaro, Joke Superlatives

This week on Good One, host Jesse David Fox welcomes Tig Notaro back to the podcast. Tig walks through her entire career via her best jokes with a new format called “Joke Superlatives.” Tig newest special, Hello Again, is out now on Prime Video. The film she co-wrote and co-directed, Am I Ok? is out now on Max. Stream her podcast, Handsome, wherever you get your podcasts. Order Jesse's book (out now!), Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture–and the Magic That Makes It Work here: [https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook] (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

11 Jun 2024

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:42

11 Jun 2024


#276

Ego Nwodim’s “Lisa from Temecula”

Before this most recent season, Ego Nwodim had already found a place for herself at Saturday Night Live. But it was this year, where she really making the show her own, getting on some of the silliest characters in the shows long history. On this week’s Good One, Nwodim talks with host Jesse David Fox about the characters that got her there. Sketches/Clips Mentioned: Pasta https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwzdTW0pJXk Entre Clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XadmCTKTibQ Cat clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIRRmzc1TOI SECOND LISA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xY_DeNYWtIo THIRD LISA CLIP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDzrvVYgkgQ LOKO Clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lk7jW7qRZYM Dionne CLip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHQbl3byYiY RICH AUNTIE CLIP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0VtbXLPjBY&t=168s STINGRAY CLIP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UlWbT3owys Nat Geo Clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UlWbT3owys Father lawrence clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjBrLbOJXHA Mid-Day clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGqtZmShIkw Order Jesse's book (out now!), Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture–and the Magic That Makes It Work here: [https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook] (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

04 Jun 2024

1 HR 30 MINS

1:30:24

04 Jun 2024


#275

John Early’s “After the Gold Rush”

This week on Good One, host Jesse David Fox welcomes John Early back to the podcast. John talks about his 2023 HBO special, Now More Than Ever, and specifically a 20-minute section on millennials, modern life, and the internet that Jesse has been obsessed with for a year. They have so much fun! Order Jesse's book (out now!), Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture–and the Magic That Makes It Work here: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

28 May 2024

2 HR 11 MINS

2:11:37

28 May 2024


#274

Mike Birbiglia’s “No Breath Holding” Sign

This week on Good One, host Jesse David Fox welcomes Mike Birbiglia back to the podcast. Mike walks Jesse through the joke at the climax of his most recent Netflix special, The Old Man and the Pool. The two also discuss making Good One: A Show About Jokes, the Peacock documentary special adaptation of this podcast, of which Mike was the subject of. Order Jesse's book (out now!), Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture–and the Magic That Makes It Work here: [ https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook] (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

14 May 2024

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:12

14 May 2024


#273

Alex Edelman’s Christmas Story

This week on Good One, host Jesse David Fox welcomes Alex Edelman podcast to talk about his special, Just For Us, which premiered on Max earlier this year. Alex walks Jesse through incarnations of the same story about the time his Orthodox Jewish family celebrated Christmas. Order Jesse's book (out now!), Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture–and the Magic That Makes It Work here: [https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook] (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

30 Apr 2024

2 HR 07 MINS

2:07:23

30 Apr 2024


#272

Kyle Kinane's Dirt Nap

This week on Good One, host Jesse David Fox welcomes Kyle Kinane back to the podcast to talk about his sixth stand-up special, Dirt Nap, which is currently available on YouTube. Kyle discusses putting together the incredible, nearly 50-minute story that he closes the special with me. Order Jesse's book (out now!), Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture–and the Magic That Makes It Work here: [https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook] (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

16 Apr 2024

1 HR 40 MINS

1:40:04

16 Apr 2024


#271

Ramy Youssef's Phone Call

This week on Good One, host Jesse David Fox welcomes Ramy star/co-creator Ramy Youssef to the podcast to discuss his newest stand-up HBO special, More Feelings. Ramy had been touring his hour for years, but the set really came to focus in the weeks following October 7. This episode they discuss the first joke he wrote about what is happening in Gaza. Order Jesse's book (out now!), Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture–and the Magic That Makes It Work here: [ https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook] (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

02 Apr 2024

1 HR 32 MINS

1:32:16

02 Apr 2024


#270

How Good One Became a TV Show

On a special bonus episode of Good One: A Podcast About Jokes, Host Jesse David Fox is talking about the creation of Good One: A Show About Jokes, the docu-special currently airing on Peacock about Mike Birbiglia’s search for his next hour. Jesse invites on Eddie Schmidt, the special’s director, to discuss how they went about adapting this very podcast for television. Order Jesse's book (out now!), Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture–and the Magic That Makes It Work here: [https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook] (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

26 Mar 2024

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:11

26 Mar 2024


#269

Judd Apatow’s 2024 DGA Awards Monologue

This week on Good One, host Jesse David Fox welcomes Judd Apatow back to the pod. While last time Apatow spoke about The King of Staten Island and his movie making process, this time he talks about his approach to hosting an award show. Specifically, how he’s approached the five times he’s hosted the Directors Guild of America Awards. Recorded live at SXSW in Austin on March 8, 2024, Apatow and Fox use the DGA monologue as a jumping-off point for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of comedy and the film industry. Order Jesse's book (out now!), Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture–and the Magic That Makes It Work here: [https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook] (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

19 Mar 2024

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:04

19 Mar 2024


#268

Bassem Youssef's Piers Morgan Appearance

This week on Good One, host Jesse David Fox welcomes the “Egyptian Jon Stewart” Bassem Youssef to the podcast. A decade ago Youssef was a key figure in the Egyptian Revolution, hosting a satirical comedy show throughout it. But more recently Youssef garnered attention for his international viral appearance on Pier Morgan Uncensored. Youssef discusses how he approached the news segment as a piece of comedy and what satire can or cannot do. Bassem is on tour now. Head to [www.bassemyoussef.xyz/upcoming-shows] (https://www.bassemyoussef.xyz/upcoming-shows/) for dates. The Good One TV show, starring Mike Birbiglia, is premiering on March 26, on Peacock! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

05 Mar 2024

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:58

05 Mar 2024


#267

Barack Obama’s 2011 White House Correspondents’ Dinner Speech (with Jon Lovett)

This week on Good One, host Jesse David Fox welcomes Jon Lovett to the pod. Before co-hosting Pod Save America and hosting Lovett or Leave It, Lovett was a speechwriter for Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. And in that role, he was known as the go-to comedy guy. This episode looks back at the first three White House Correspondents’ Dinner speeches Lovett worked on under Obama, as a way to have a conversation about the role of humor in politics. Stream Pod Save America and Lovett or Leave It Order Jesse's book (out now!), Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture–and the Magic That Makes It Work here: [https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook] (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

20 Feb 2024

1 HR 31 MINS

1:31:30

20 Feb 2024


#266

Jacqueline Novak’s Authenticity

This week on Good One, host Jesse David Fox welcomes Jacqueline Novak to the pod. After years touring it around the world, Novak released her debut special, Get on Your Knees, on Netflix earlier this year. Fox and Novak dove deep into the extremely ambitious special about oral sex, that is not actually about oral sex. Stream Get on Your Knees on Netflix. Order Jesse's book, Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture–and the Magic That Makes It Work here: [https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook] (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

06 Feb 2024

2 HR 21 MINS

2:21:25

06 Feb 2024


#265

Hrishikesh Hirway’s Song Exploder (Live from Vulture Festival)

This week on Good One, host Jesse David Fox brings you a conversation he had with Hrishikesh Hirway, the host/producer of the podcast Song Exploder, live at Vulture Festival 2023. Song Exploder, a podcast in which a musician walks through the process of making a song, was the single biggest influence on Good One, so the two hosts had a fun time deconstructing the art of deconstructing art. Song Exploder is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month! Stream wherever you listen to podcasts. Order Jesse's book (out now!), Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture–and the Magic That Makes It Work here: [https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook] (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

23 Jan 2024

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:24

23 Jan 2024


#264

Weird Al Superlatives Live! (with guest host Jonah Ray Rodrigues) (Bonus Episode!)

To kick off the new year, here’s a little bonus episode to keep you warm as the show ramps up for its seventh year. Recorded live from Vulture Festival, comedian/comedy podcast legend Jonah Ray Rodrigues interviews his friend/idol Weird Al Yankovic about his long and varied career. Rodrigues has Al named the song that is his favorite to do live, was his most surprising hit, features the best accordion skills, and much much more.This was an event of the real Weird Al-heads. But, even a casual fan will appreciate this unique look back at Weird’s unique career. Stream Weird: The Al Yankovic Story on the Roku Channel. Order Jesse's book, Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture–and the Magic That Makes It Work here: [https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook] (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

09 Jan 2024

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:21

09 Jan 2024


#263

Best Specials of 2023 with Kathryn VanArendonk

It's that time of year again: Vulture critic Kathryn VanArendonk's Best Specials of the Year list is out! Years removed from lockdown and with a rise of specials on YouTube, there was a lot to consider. But these are the 10 VanArendonk thought were best! Kathryn’s ranking: [https://www.vulture.com/article/best-stand-up-comedy-specials-2023.html] (https://www.vulture.com/article/best-stand-up-comedy-specials-2023.html) Order Jesse's book, Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture–and the Magic That Makes It Work here: [https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook] (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

12 Dec 2023

1 HR 33 MINS

1:33:55

12 Dec 2023


#262

Zainab Johnson’s Late Night Debut

This week on Good One, host Jesse David Fox welcomes Zainab Johnson to the pod. Johnson, who is best known for her role on the sci-fi sitcom Upload. Earlier this year, she released her first stand-up special, Hijabs Off. One of the best, most visually interesting specials of the year, Hijabs Off displays Johnson’s ease onstage, unique pacing, and in-the-moment performance. You can stream Upload and Hijabs Off on Prime Video. Order Jesse's book, Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture–and the Magic That Makes It Work here: [https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook] (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

28 Nov 2023

1 HR 32 MINS

1:32:23

28 Nov 2023


#261

Pete Holmes's Life Doesn't Make Sense

Fresh off the release of his latest Netflix special, I Am Not For Everyone, comedian and podcaster Pete Holmes sits down with Vulture's Jesse David Fox to discuss one of his favorite jokes from his previous special Dirty Clean, and deep dives into his joke writing process. Watch I Am Not For Everyone on [Netflix] (https://www.netflix.com/title/81700857) . Follow Pete Holmes on [twitter] (https://twitter.com/peteholmes) and [instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/peteholmes) . Follow Jesse David Fox on [twitter] (https://twitter.com/JesseDavidFox) and [instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/jessedavidfox) . Buy Jesse's book, Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture–and the Magic That Makes It Work here: [https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook] (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

14 Nov 2023

2 HR 12 MINS

2:12:42

14 Nov 2023