These days, there is a podcast for just about every subject under the sun. There are podcasts that dissect your favorite TV shows, podcasts of iconic radio programs such as "This American Life," podcasts about sports, politics, and culture from professionals and laymen alike. Here are of six free comedy-oriented podcasts to get you started.
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These days, there is a podcast for just about every subject under the sun. There are podcasts that dissect your favorite TV shows, podcasts of iconic radio programs such as "This American Life," podcasts about sports, politics, and culture from professionals and laymen alike. Here are of six free comedy-oriented podcasts to get you started.
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Since 2009, Marc Maron has taped almost 400 episodes. His ability to book A-list talent and extract personal details from their lives makes this a must-listen for anyone interested in the arts and entertainment. It's like a late-night interview on steroids and self-deprecation.
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Since 2009, Marc Maron has taped almost 400 episodes. His ability to book A-list talent and extract personal details from their lives makes this a must-listen for anyone interested in the arts and entertainment. It's like a late-night interview on steroids and self-deprecation.
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Chelsea Peretti's podcast is pure voyeuristic joy as she has conversations about anything with strangers who call her. At times, she finds herself treading rather weird territory, but she's incredibly witty and quick to crack a joke (or hang up). You rarely know the direction she's going, which is what makes it so great.
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Chelsea Peretti's podcast is pure voyeuristic joy as she has conversations about anything with strangers who call her. At times, she finds herself treading rather weird territory, but she's incredibly witty and quick to crack a joke (or hang up). You rarely know the direction she's going, which is what makes it so great.
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Inspired by Marc Maron's podcast, comedian Pete Holmes has candid conversations with some of today's biggest comedians. Unlike Maron's show, "Weird" is more of a conversation, with the hook centering around Holmes bringing up "weird things" he knows about his guests.
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Inspired by Marc Maron's podcast, comedian Pete Holmes has candid conversations with some of today's biggest comedians. Unlike Maron's show, "Weird" is more of a conversation, with the hook centering around Holmes bringing up "weird things" he knows about his guests.
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Jeff Garlin is probably best known as Larry David's manager on "Curb Your Enthusiasm," but he's had a lengthy career in show-business and a contact list to prove it. On "By the Way," Garlin sits on stage at the Los Angeles club Largo and records conversations with guests such as Lena Dunham, Wilco's Jeff Tweedy and J.J. Abrams, in front of a live audience. This is your Rated R late-night show, where Garlin's improv background (and propensity to giggle) is on display.
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Jeff Garlin is probably best known as Larry David's manager on "Curb Your Enthusiasm," but he's had a lengthy career in show-business and a contact list to prove it. On "By the Way," Garlin sits on stage at the Los Angeles club Largo and records conversations with guests such as Lena Dunham, Wilco's Jeff Tweedy and J.J. Abrams, in front of a live audience. This is your Rated R late-night show, where Garlin's improv background (and propensity to giggle) is on display.
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Ever wonder how an awful movie actually got made? So does comedian Paul Scheer ("The League"). Each week, he sits down with fellow comedians June-Diane Raphael and Jason Mantzoukas and a special guest to dissect films like "Jingle All the Way" and "Anaconda." He even once got Vanilla Ice to weigh in on the 1991 bomb "Cool as Ice." Viewing of the films not required.
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Ever wonder how an awful movie actually got made? So does comedian Paul Scheer ("The League"). Each week, he sits down with fellow comedians June-Diane Raphael and Jason Mantzoukas and a special guest to dissect films like "Jingle All the Way" and "Anaconda." He even once got Vanilla Ice to weigh in on the 1991 bomb "Cool as Ice." Viewing of the films not required.
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Aisha Tyler ("Talk Soup," "Archer") spends each week discussing (and sometimes ranting) about comics, sex, drinking, video games -- anything that your stereotypical guy loves. Guests are frequently other comedians, but she's also known to have football players, musicians and chefs. It's like you're eavesdropping on two old friends catching up over drinks.
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Aisha Tyler ("Talk Soup," "Archer") spends each week discussing (and sometimes ranting) about comics, sex, drinking, video games -- anything that your stereotypical guy loves. Guests are frequently other comedians, but she's also known to have football players, musicians and chefs. It's like you're eavesdropping on two old friends catching up over drinks.
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