Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac - a daily briefing on comedians, and the comedy industry The King of Comedy: An Interview with Alex Bennett
Jul 6, 2024
01:07:23
In this episode of Daily Comedy News, host Johnny Mac sits down with radio personality Alex Bennett.
The discussion delves into Bennett's significant impact on the San Francisco comedy scene in the 1980s—earning him the title 'King of Comedy'—and includes anecdotes about influential comedians like Bobcat Goldthwait, Patton Oswalt, and Robin Williams. Topics range from Bennett's experiences with comedy and radio, interactions with legendary comedians, to contemporary issues in comedy and political discourse. Bennett also shares personal insights, including his approach to comedy, experiences with controversial comedians, and reflections on political comedy in today's climate.
02:29 Alex Bennett's Career Journey
03:32 The Rise of Alex Bennett as the King of Comedy
05:11 The Evolution of Radio and Comedy
06:49 Comedians' Reactions and Relationships
16:30 Challenges in Modern Comedy
29:15 Reflections on Political and Age-Related Comedy
34:41 Embracing the Worst in Old Age
35:04 Reflecting on Past Mistakes
36:41 The Impact of AIDS on Comedy
39:06 Comedy Legends: Pryor, Murphy, and Carlin
43:23 The Art of Interviewing Comedians
50:28 The Controversy of Robin Williams
53:25 Modern Comedy and Cancel Culture
01:02:21 Political Musings and Predictions
01:06:18 Favorite Comedians and Final Thoughts
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The discussion delves into Bennett's significant impact on the San Francisco comedy scene in the 1980s—earning him the title 'King of Comedy'—and includes anecdotes about influential comedians like Bobcat Goldthwait, Patton Oswalt, and Robin Williams. Topics range from Bennett's experiences with comedy and radio, interactions with legendary comedians, to contemporary issues in comedy and political discourse. Bennett also shares personal insights, including his approach to comedy, experiences with controversial comedians, and reflections on political comedy in today's climate.
02:29 Alex Bennett's Career Journey
03:32 The Rise of Alex Bennett as the King of Comedy
05:11 The Evolution of Radio and Comedy
06:49 Comedians' Reactions and Relationships
16:30 Challenges in Modern Comedy
29:15 Reflections on Political and Age-Related Comedy
34:41 Embracing the Worst in Old Age
35:04 Reflecting on Past Mistakes
36:41 The Impact of AIDS on Comedy
39:06 Comedy Legends: Pryor, Murphy, and Carlin
43:23 The Art of Interviewing Comedians
50:28 The Controversy of Robin Williams
53:25 Modern Comedy and Cancel Culture
01:02:21 Political Musings and Predictions
01:06:18 Favorite Comedians and Final Thoughts
Timestapms will vary depending on how many commercials you get served. Which is why you should get all our shows ad-free. For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!
Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!
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Buy Me A Coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews
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Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.
COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.
Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com
For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening. $4.99/month
John's Substack about media is free.
This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.