Lucky Bert Kreischer on Bombing, Alt Comedy, and the Future of TV

03/11/25 • 12 min

In today's episode, host Johnny Mac battles barking dogs to deliver the latest in comedy news. Bert Kreischer discusses bombing in comedy, alt comedy rooms, and touches on political comedy. He also shares insights into the rapidly changing landscape of Hollywood and comedy's renaissance. The episode also features comments on Nish Kumar's provocative approach to comedy, George Wallace's experiences with Johnny Carson, and Caleb Heron's perspective on politics as a marginalized individual. Additionally, there's gossip about Jamie Foxx's family and James Acaster's doomed Channel 4 pilot. The show ends with news about Starburns Industries' fellowship for aspiring screenwriters.
00:36 Burt Kreischer's Insights on Comedy
02:25 Hollywood's Changing Landscape
04:31 Nish Kumar's Bold Comedy
05:51 George Wallace on Johnny Carson
08:34 Jamie Foxx Rumors Addressed
10:06 James Acaster's Show Failure
10:57 Starburns Industries Fellowship
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