Conversations on Comedy

Interviews with comedians about why they chose comedy, what makes a joke funny and other musings on humor.

Interviews with comedians about why they chose comedy, what makes a joke funny and othe... more

Curated byDeenah Vollmer, Hark Editor

11 CLIPS30 MINS

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How Comedy Saved Tiffany Haddish’s Life

In this 2014 interview with Tiffany Haddish from before she became famous, she talks about getting raped influenced her comedy career. From the podcast The Champs.

The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher

2 MINS

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Conan Does Comedy to Make His Dad Laugh

Conan O’Brien on how wanting to make his dad laugh inspired him to get into comedy. From Dads the Podcast.

Dads: The Podcast

2 MINS

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Hannah Gadsby on Toxicity in Comedy

Comedian Hannah Gadsby discusses some misconceptions about comedy and mental health. From the podcast Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso.

Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso

1 MIN

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Pete Davidson on Why He Does Stand-Up

Pete Davison talks to Pete Holmes about being a young stand-up. From the podcast You Made it Weird.

You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes

1 MIN

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Natalie Palamides on Clowning and her Netflix Special "Nate”

Comedian Natalie Palamides talks about "I Love Lucy," the art of clowning and her Netflix special "Nate." From the podcast Good One.

Natalie Palamides on Clowning and her Netflix Special "Nate”

Good One: A Podcast About Jokes

3 MINS

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Tig Nataro on Bombing on Conan

Comedian Tig Nataro went on Conan and forgot her joke, but what happened next was surprising. From the podcast Inside Conan.

Inside Conan: An Important Hollywood Podcast

5 MINS

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Jerry Seinfeld and Steve Martin on What Makes Good Comedy

In this interview from The New Yorker Radio Hour, Jerry Seinfeld and Steve Martin discuss the essential ingredients of comedy.

Jerry Seinfeld and Steve Martin on What Makes Good Comedy

The New Yorker Radio Hour

1 MIN

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Hari Kondabolu and Marc Maron Talk Standup and Comedians Paying Their Dues

Comedian Hari Kondabolu talks with Marc Maron about the changing landscape of stand-up comedy. From the podcast WTF with Marc Maron.

Hari Kondabolu and Marc Maron Talk Standup and Comedians Paying Their Dues

WTF with Marc Maron Podcast

3 MINS

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The Bodega Boys on Making Jokes in PC Culture and Staying Authentic

Desus and Mero are racy comedians, but try to punch up instead of down. Here’s how they stay politically correct while maintaining authenticity. From the podcast Good One.

The Bodega Boys on Making Jokes in PC Culture and Staying Authentic

Good One: A Podcast About Jokes

2 MINS

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Kathy Griffin's on Political Comedy and How She Got on the No Fly List

Kathy Griffin on the backlash she received for using an image of decapitated Trump in her comedy. From the podcast Guys We F***D.

Kathy Griffin's on Political Comedy and How She Got on the No Fly List

Guys We F****d

4 MINS

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Chelsea Peretti on Bro Comedy

Comedian Chelsea Peretti talks to Andy Richter about being a woman comedian surrounded by men, and the toxicity of bro humor. From the podcast The Three Questions with Andy Richter.

The Three Questions with Andy Richter

3 MINS

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Conversations on Comedy

How Comedy Saved Tiffany Haddish’s Life

The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher

Conan Does Comedy to Make His Dad Laugh

Dads: The Podcast

Hannah Gadsby on Toxicity in Comedy

Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso

Pete Davidson on Why He Does Stand-Up

You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes

Natalie Palamides on Clowning and her Netflix Special "Nate”

Good One: A Podcast About Jokes

Tig Nataro on Bombing on Conan

Inside Conan: An Important Hollywood Podcast

Jerry Seinfeld and Steve Martin on What Makes Good Comedy

The New Yorker Radio Hour

Hari Kondabolu and Marc Maron Talk Standup and Comedians Paying Their Dues

WTF with Marc Maron Podcast

The Bodega Boys on Making Jokes in PC Culture and Staying Authentic

Good One: A Podcast About Jokes

Kathy Griffin's on Political Comedy and How She Got on the No Fly List

Guys We F****d

Chelsea Peretti on Bro Comedy

The Three Questions with Andy Richter

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