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Good One
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Good One is a longform celebrity interview show that explores the creative process with a sense of humor and a great selection of hats. It's hosted by Jesse David Fox, who is a Vulture senior writer and the author of Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture and the Magic that Makes it Work. Good One is a co-production of Vulture and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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Best Specials of the Year So Far
Jun 18, 202401:19:40Summary readyAs 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryTig Notaro, Joke Superlatives
Jun 11, 202401:09:42Summary readyThis 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryEgo Nwodim’s “Lisa from Temecula”
Jun 4, 202401:30:24Summary readyBefore 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:Pastahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwzdTW0pJXkEntre Cliphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XadmCTKTibQCat cliphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIRRmzc1TOISECOND LISAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xY_DeNYWtIoTHIRD LISA CLIPhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDzrvVYgkgQLOKO Cliphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lk7jW7qRZYMDionne CLiphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHQbl3byYiYRICH AUNTIE CLIPhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0VtbXLPjBY&t=168sSTINGRAY CLIPhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UlWbT3owysNat Geo Cliphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UlWbT3owysFather lawrence cliphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjBrLbOJXHAMid-Day cliphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGqtZmShIkwOrder 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/comedybookLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryJohn Early’s “After the Gold Rush”
May 28, 202402:11:37Summary readyThis 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/comedybookLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryMike Birbiglia’s “No Breath Holding” Sign
May 14, 202401:03:12Summary readyThis 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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