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big business sloth posted:Uh, what? What? I really don't think there is any kind of "real interview portion" on CDRR, at least to speak of. If you're skipping the characters and WYR? then you're skipping 90% of the comedy, so how does that work exactly? I'm not deep into the podcast, but for example the recent Paul Reubens show was mostly interview. For some of the early ones, there's the sort of "real" conversation (perhaps not a proper interview) before the guest goes into his or her routine or characters. It's like on late night shows where a comedian has a normal conversation with the host versus just slipping into part of the standup routine while sitting on the couch. I like the former, not the latter. Out of an hour show, I like about 30 minutes. That's not bad, but it does mean that I'm more likely to listen to it while I'm by the computer where it's easier to skip ahead. Would You Rather? just seems to drag on and doesn't do anything for me. Kevin Pollak's "Tweet Five" seems to work better, and whether you like it or not, at least it's brief.
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Doctor Reynolds posted:Comedy Death-Ray sounds like the one to pick, then! Although I'm still unsure what episode Sir Andrew Lloyd Weber became Sir Dame Andrew Lloyd Weber. Best Lil' Gary line: 'Swirl.'
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Apr 1, 2011 18:19
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benito posted:I'm not deep into the podcast, but for example the recent Paul Reubens show was mostly interview. For some of the early ones, there's the sort of "real" conversation (perhaps not a proper interview) before the guest goes into his or her routine or characters. It's like on late night shows where a comedian has a normal conversation with the host versus just slipping into part of the standup routine while sitting on the couch. I like the former, not the latter. Maybe CDR isn't your type of podcast, the Paul Rubens show was unlike the regular show at all.
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Apr 1, 2011 18:30
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wafflesnsegways posted:Which episode is that? I must hear it! Episode 73. I really like Adomian, but when one of his characters sucks it can really gently caress up the whole show.
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Apr 1, 2011 18:31
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Steve Slavery posted:Maybe CDR isn't your type of podcast, the Paul Rubens show was unlike the regular show at all. I like aspects of it. It's well produced. The guests are great. It's professional--people aren't answering their cell phones or having five minute long digressions over a technical issue. I like it, just not all of it. I might be odd here, but I don't really listen to comedy podcasts expecting to laugh. I don't even really care that much about the general industry of standup and writing jokes. But out of all of the guests and hosts that are out there in many different subjects, these are folks who are able to carry on a conversation, speak into a microphone properly, and connect with an audience either real or imagined. And that's entertaining, and enjoyable to listen to while you're running errands or doing something boring.
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Apr 1, 2011 19:02
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Apr 1, 2011 19:03
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benito posted:I like aspects of it. It's well produced. The guests are great. It's professional--people aren't answering their cell phones or having five minute long digressions over a technical issue. I like it, just not all of it. But...But....Would You Rather?...My mind is blown that someone could listen to CDR and not like WYR.
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Apr 1, 2011 19:05
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Conrad_Birdie posted:But...But....Would You Rather?...My mind is blown that someone could listen to CDR and not like WYR. It probably has a lot to do with the fact that I used to be a corporate trainer, and there are various icebreakers/engergizers/games that work and others that don't work. The really good ones are fun for the trainer, the participants, and anyone else that is nearby. Something about the WYR game annoys the hell out of me, and it probably has to do with teaching a class in Denver one summer. Frankly I dislike podcast games in general, especially when every episode involves trying to explain the rules to the guest. (CDR doesn't do this. DLM seems to go 50/50. I commend the Tweet 5 game because it's quick, simple, and snappy.) Like I said, I've only listened to about a dozen CDR episodes so far, and I'm not piling hate upon it. I like it enough to keep listening, and perhaps I'll grow to love the parts that I'm currently skipping. I went back and forth a lot on the Adam Carolla podcast, but I think it's settled into an enjoyable show. I think the Larry Miller podcast was brilliant from the very first episode, yet I was unable to get into Uhh Yeah Dude. The great thing is that there's so much out there these days that we all have the luxury of selectively listening or ignoring altogether the stuff that doesn't hit our particular funny bones.
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I am not on board with Lil Gary. Is there an episode I missed where he was particularly brilliant? Most episodes he just comes off as unintelligible and grating. However, most episodes with Andy Daly, Nick Kroll, Paul F Tompkins or James Adomian are just by default going to be great by virtue of the characters. Also: The Pod F Tompkast needs to drop the Jen Kirkman conversations. From the Rogan side, the latest is a Joey Diaz episode, so it's automatically 10x better than his usual Jiu Jitsu / MMA-themed podcast.
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Apr 1, 2011 19:35
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Civil posted:From the Rogan side, the latest is a Joey Diaz episode, so it's automatically 10x better than his usual Jiu Jitsu / MMA-themed podcast.
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Apr 1, 2011 19:51
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Also, the best CDR to start with is the Black Friday one with Michael Cera and others. That one completely owns.
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Ugly In The Morning posted:Seth Morris as Bob Ducca I'm dying for Bob Ducca to find eardrop.
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Apr 1, 2011 20:55
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benito posted:I'm not deep into the podcast, but for example the recent Paul Reubens show was mostly interview. This is more of a recent, negative development brought on by the creation of a CDR TV show on IFC. I don't really care for semi-serious, hour-long interview portions he's had with Jon Hamm and Paul Reubens (who was painfully unfunny), either. Civil posted:Also: The Pod F Tompkast needs to drop the Jen Kirkman conversations. Couldn't disagree more... Civil posted:From the Rogan side, the latest is a Joey Diaz episode, so it's automatically 10x better than his usual Jiu Jitsu / MMA-themed podcast. ...couldn't agree more 
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Apr 1, 2011 21:20
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nemoulette posted:The common problematic denominator in the MMA themed podcasts isn't the subject, it's Eddie Bravo, The Worst Person in the World. Eddie Bravo is awesome, especially when he starts talking about chemtrails or his stripper stories.
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Apr 1, 2011 21:21
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I really don't like the rambling 'trying too hard' monologues of the Pod F. Tompcast, which sucks because otherwise I love Paul F. Tompkins. Greg Fitzsimmons's podcast might be my new third favorite behind Bill Burr and Joe Rogan's in terms of consistency, but Greg F. really needs to stop promoting that stupid "Confessions of an Economic Hit Man" book. It's garbage, and that fact that he's so invested in it makes an otherwise fairly intelligent comic seem quite dumb.
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Apr 1, 2011 21:31
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CDR is my favorite just because of the sheer improv talent on display. The previously mentioned Christmas episode with Colin Hanks is a perfect example of this. Nick Kroll (Hola, yo soy un baby. We have a baby on the line!) and Paul F. Thomkins (CAKEBOSS!) are utterly amazing.
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Apr 1, 2011 21:32
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I wish so many CDR characters didn't have such annoying voices, or that they had more jokes than "this is the voice I have". Huel Howser, the guy with lots of ailments, and the iBrain guy are the only ones I like.
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Apr 1, 2011 21:43
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Strange Matter posted:I like that Scott is sticking with Hot Saucerman. It was pretty hilarious hearing him come up with it kind of on the spot. I want him to change it to Hot Soccer Mom
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Apr 1, 2011 22:16
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syndex posted:I'm dying for Bob Ducca to find eardrop. You know he's on Twitter, right (Seth Morris): Bob Ducca's Twitter (Sample) posted:Though I am not a racist I do like to think of myself as the D.W. Griffith of lactose intolerance. In other news, I don't hear about Mike Schmidt (The 40 Year Old Boy) a lot in this thread, but his recent podcast is basically Pink Floyd's "The Wall" as played by his musician/artist friend Mex littered with references from the podcast. It's amazing, but unfortunately it's so self referential that if you're not a regular listener you won't "get" 90% of it.
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Hey NYC comedy nerds. Marc Maron just posted that he's having a show June 1st at the Bell House http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=201347619887062 I got tickets to the 9pm show. It'll sell out quick! Go go go!
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I find it staggering that no one has mentioned it yet, but in reference to which CDR episodes you should listen to it's probably a great idea to grab the best of 2009 and 2010 episodes. You absolutely cannot go wrong, and it'll introduce you to the shows best recurring guests/characters so you know what to look for when you browse the other episodes.
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Nemo posted:I love when he asks them to repeat something they said 20 minutes ago in the show, First Christian Church of the Blood of the Lord Ministry 1st and Orlando Daneville, GA Strange Matter posted:I like that Scott is sticking with Hot Saucerman. It was pretty hilarious hearing him come up with it kind of on the spot. I preferred Clock Soccermom
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Jumping in to say that I've been catching up on episodes of Facerocker and holy poo poo I'm dying. L:"Hey dude come here, check it out I can TEAR MY SHIRT OFF!" LB:"What, no way" *RRRRRRRIP* LB: "Woah awesome let me try!" *fails* L:"No dude, you're half-assing it, here!" *reaches over and tears off his shirt* Everyone is so enthusiastic they're all TOTALLY AMPED to be doing the show.
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I enjoyed this week's Best Show more than any episode since the holiday party one. The kazoo bit at the end was really funny.
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Not comedy related, but I've found a really cool app that handles podcasts like Reeder does RSS feeds. It's not for everyone, but it's good if you want to untether yourself from iTunes and manage all your stuff on the iDevice. Also, Show notes. If you're into podcasts hardcore this might be right up your alley. I have so many shows that the frequency of episodes make me tired of syncing with iTunes every day. 
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Haven't been able to sort through this whole thread yet, but I didn't see WKATZ listed in the OP. The creator and host of the show is the amazingly funny Jonathan Katz of Dr. Katz and Home Movies fame. While he was not active for a while because of his Multiple Sclerosis, he's back with a vengenace! While it hasn't been updated in a while and it's fairly erratic, I would listen to Jonathan Katz read the newspaper (and wait patiently for each time he did).
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A PRIZED MULE! posted:You know he's on Twitter, right (Seth Morris): I love how he keeps retweeting stuff from the bedbug council or whatever. I really hope Andy Daly reprises his Irish storyteller character.
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takamoron posted:Haven't been able to sort through this whole thread yet, but I didn't see WKATZ listed in the OP. Those are great, thanks for the link. It's interesting to go back and watch episodes of Dr. Katz. Several current podcasters showed up in cartoon form, like Paul F. Tompkins, Marc Maron, Greg Berhendt, and Larry Miller. Plus a ton of other guests that show up regularly on comedy podcasts, like Dana Gould.
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Apr 2, 2011 05:00
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Is it weird that I want a CDR episode where Adomian's Huell Howser runs into Dana Gould's Huell Howser?
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Thanks whoever recommended Flophouse! I love Elliott's references to softcore porn almost as much as I hate myself for getting them.
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Slotducks posted:Is it weird that I want a CDR episode where Adomian's Huell Howser runs into Dana Gould's Huell Howser? I was hoping against hope for that when both guested on the same episode of SklarBro, but alas, their guests are never in the same room at the same time.
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Ograbme posted:I wish so many CDR characters didn't have such annoying voices, or that they had more jokes than "this is the voice I have". Huel Howser, the guy with lots of ailments, and the iBrain guy are the only ones I like. I agree with this, but there are have been other characters I've liked. The 14 year old intern and Rob Huebel's cop character were both awesome and relatively deadpan.
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I've been listening to Back to Work, Merlin Mann's new project. It's not YLNT by any measure (and also not "comedy") but it's interesting if you enjoy his schtick and have a tolerance for productivity porn. I just listened to the Jordan, Jesse, Go! with Jonathan and Seth. For the first three minutes I was expecting a disaster, but they clicked more or less after that. I could have done without the power jam business, but I suppose that's the price you pay for allowing Jesse Thorn on the mic.
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cioxx posted:Not comedy related, but I've found a really cool app that handles podcasts like Reeder does RSS feeds. It's not for everyone, but it's good if you want to untether yourself from iTunes and manage all your stuff on the iDevice. Also, Show notes. im really interested in this. Im new to the iphone 4, but i havent found a way to subscribe or favorite the podcast i listen to, i just have to relook them up everytime on itunes and go from here. There is no other way, right? I just got into comedy death ray radio and im loving it. Gets me through the work day much easier tham music does. Time flies. Ive heard good things about the Ricky Gervais stuff, would any one recommend that or anything similar to it?
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Mr. Kennedy posted:Ive heard good things about the Ricky Gervais stuff, would any one recommend that or anything similar to it? I thought the first year of his podcast with Stephen and Carl was amazing. Totally hilarious. I didn't enjoy the 2nd series as much, but it was alright. It's been a few years now, so I don't really know what they did after that, podcast wise. I know the current HBO cartoon series is stuff from those podcasts that's been animated. But honestly, that first series was fantastic. RE CDR, I don't really listen to the Would You Rathers anymore. That bit just drags to me. If I'm really feeling the guests I'll stick it out, but if it's poo poo like Wierd Al and Tig Notaro, no thanks.
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Rudy Riot posted:I thought the first year of his podcast with Stephen and Carl was amazing. Totally hilarious. I didn't enjoy the 2nd series as much, but it was alright. It's been a few years now, so I don't really know what they did after that, podcast wise. I know the current HBO cartoon series is stuff from those podcasts that's been animated. But honestly, that first series was fantastic. I still likie Would You Rather, it's the weird word matching game (whatever its called) that I don't really like anymore.
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AnnoyBot posted:I've been listening to Back to Work, Merlin Mann's new project. It's not YLNT by any measure (and also not "comedy") but it's interesting if you enjoy his schtick and have a tolerance for productivity porn. I can't echo this hard enough. It's somewhat out of scope for this thread, but it's a quality podcast nonetheless. I've been a Merlin fan since well before YLNT, and I really like the direction that he's taken with his anti-productivity porn work. Can't wait for his book. Dan Benjamin is living my dream, running his own podcast production company and apparently making a living off of it.
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Ograbme posted:Huel Howser, the guy with lots of ailments, and the iBrain guy are the only ones I like.
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I use the app Podcaster. It's not the most intuitive program in the world, but it lets you stream AND download podcasts without connecting to a wireless network. It lets you set up rules about what gets downloaded automatically, and you don't need to connect it to itunes. It's a little buggy, but it's a lot better than managing it all through itunes.
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