Why Am I Laughing?
What's funny? Why is it funny? Ben and RJ are your in-house comedy gurus who talk about all things comedy, laughter, and side-splitting goodness. Tune in every Wednesday as we discuss comedians, tv shows, and the movies that make us laugh the most.You can also play the podcast on the iTunes Podcast app, Google Play, and Stitcher!
Episodes
51 episodes
Episode 48 | Why is Rick Sanchez (From Rick and Morty) Funny?
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Rick Sanchez, the funniest, drunkest, most narcissistic scientist in the galaxy who is always ready to party. So grab your portal gun, turn yourself into a pickle, and don’t forget to SHOW US W...
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Episode 47 | Why is Stand Up Funny?
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Stand-Up Comedy! So sit down and shut up as we talk about America’s heart and soul! This podcast may be new at Stand-Up, but we did our homework!2:35 - TV: Amy Poehler’s new show may or may not...
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Episode 46 | Why is Charlie Chaplin Funny?
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Charlie Chaplin, the man behind comedies beginnings in America! So grab your cane, put on your bowler hat, and draw on a tiny little mustache, this podcast is the loudest silent film out there....
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Episode 45 | Why is Saturday Night Live Funny?
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Saturday Night Live, the acronym that’s also an amazing TV show! So prep your costumes, practice your presidential impersonations, don’t forget your lines, and don’t mess up! This podcast is LI...
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Episode 44 | Why is Judd Apatow Funny?
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Judd Apatow, the man behind some of the best comedies in the 21st century! (40 Year Old Virgin, Anchorman, Bridesmaids, & so many more.) So take a ride on the Superbad Pineapple Express for the...
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Episode 43 | Why are Impressions Funny?
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Impressions! You know, that thing where you sound like another person but you aren't that person? Yeah, that thing. So gargle some salt water, sit up straight, and prep your vocal chords for so...
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Episode 42 | Why is Spaceballs Funny?
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about the Star Wars spoof spectacular, Spaceballs! So brush up on your Star Wars trivia, set aside your sensitivity, and prepare for a semi-galactic adventure loaded with sophomoric puns and wordplay...
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Episode 41 | Why is Brooklyn Nine-Nine Funny?
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Brooklyn Nine-Nine, the cop comedy that serves and protects with a smile. So get your best disguise, blend in, and don't forget your badge; this undercover podcast will arrest you for not laugh...
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Episode 40 | Why is John Mulaney Funny?
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about John Mulaney! Who? Either the funniest guy you’ve heard of and love, or never heard of but probably love the comedy he has created without knowing it was him. So put on your first communion sui...
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Episode 39 | Why are Comedy Sequels Funny?
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk all about Comedy Sequels! Sometimes they satisfy our thirst for an encore and sometimes people walk out of the film even if it was showing on a plane! We break down lots of the successful sequels as ...
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Episode 38 | Why is Conan O'Brien Funny?
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about the hero of late night, Conan O’Brien! You can’t keep a good comedian down, and we explore what makes this foofy-haired giant so timelessly funny. So grab your jeggings, your gibson les paul, a...
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Episode 37 | Why is Blades of Glory Funny?
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about the sex on ice comedy, Blades of Glory! This movie may be overshadowed by other hits, but we’re giving it the respect it deserves. So lace up your skates, grab your shimmery neon spandex suit, ...
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Episode 36 | Why is Jerry Seinfeld Funny?
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about the man with more problems than most, Jerry Seinfeld. So grab your coffee, hop in a fancy car and be prepared to hear questions like “What's the deal with podcasts?”. Don't worry, this pod is f...
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Episode 35 | Why is Mean Girls Funny?
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about the non-fiction self-help book turned cult comedy gold, Mean Girls. So get in loser we're going shopping! And by shopping I mean laughing. Leave your homeschooled tendencies behind, grab your f...
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Episode 34 | Why is Guardians of the Galaxy Funny?
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about the hit superhero blockbuster, Guardians of the Galaxy! (Wait, whaaaaaaat?) So grab your Walkman, channel your inner Kevin Bacon, and get ready for an inter-galactic musical adventure; I am Gro...
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Episode 33 | Why is Dry Comedy Funny?
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Dry Comedy! If you don't know what Dry Comedy is, then read a book dummy! Nah, we’ll tell you all about it, friend. So wipe that smile off your face, stare blankly into the abyss, and get comfo...
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Episode 32 | Why is Don Rickles a Comedy Legend?
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ pay homage to the late, great, comedy legend; Mr. Don Rickles. As sad as it is to see one of the greats go, it's important to remember all the laughs he left us with. So brush up on your ethnic slurs, hea...
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Episode 31 | Why is Pineapple Express Funny?
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about the action-adventure stoner-comedy, Pineapple Express! So go find your weed dealer, stock up on fruit roll ups, and run for your lives. ***Please don’t smoke and drive***4:04 - Netflix: Brian R...
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Episode 30 | Why is Rick and Morty Funny?
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Rick and Morty, the animated sci-fi sitcom for geeks and comedy nerds alike! So grab your portal gun, avoid the Galactic Federation, and get ready for a multi-dimensional adventure: this is the...
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Episode 29 | Why is Cosmo Kramer Funny?
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Cosmo Kramer! The loathsome, offensive brute gets his own character study this week! So grab your Coffee Table Book, light up a Cuban cigar, and burst right through the front door; this podcast...
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Episode 28 | Why is Bill Murray Funny?
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Bill Murray; the man, the myth, the legend, (also prolific comedic actor). So grab your proton pack, hop aboard the Belafonte, and head to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania; this podcast’s only regret...
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Episode 27 | Why is Ferris Bueller's Day Off Funny?
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Ferris Bueller’s Day Off; the 1986 cult classic about America’s spirit animal. So lie to your parents, steal a Ferrari, and hijack your local parade float; all donations to this podcast will go...
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