Podcasts by 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!
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Episode 50 | Why is Martin Short Funny? from 2017-11-15T00:00
ListenEpisode 49 | Why is Forgetting Sarah Marshall Funny? from 2017-11-08T00:00
ListenEpisode 48 | Why is Rick Sanchez (From Rick and Morty) Funny? from 2017-11-01T00:00
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 you...
ListenEpisode 47 | Why is Stand Up Funny? from 2017-10-25T00:00
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 homewor...
ListenEpisode 46 | Why is Charlie Chaplin Funny? from 2017-10-18T00:00
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, ...
ListenEpisode 45 | Why is Saturday Night Live Funny? from 2017-10-11T00:00
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...
ListenEpisode 44 | Why is Judd Apatow Funny? from 2017-10-04T00:00
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...
ListenEpisode 43 | Why are Impressions Funny? from 2017-09-27T00:00
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 wa...
ListenEpisode 42 | Why is Spaceballs Funny? from 2017-09-20T00:00
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 ...
ListenEpisode 41 | Why is Brooklyn Nine-Nine Funny? from 2017-09-13T00:00
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...
ListenEpisode 40 | Why is John Mulaney Funny? from 2017-09-07T00:00
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 know...
ListenEpisode 39 | Why are Comedy Sequels Funny? from 2017-08-30T00:00
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...
ListenEpisode 38 | Why is Conan O'Brien Funny? from 2017-08-23T00:00
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 fun...
ListenEpisode 37 | Why is Blades of Glory Funny? from 2017-08-16T00:00
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 y...
ListenEpisode 36 | Why is Jerry Seinfeld Funny? from 2017-08-09T00:00
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&apos...
ListenEpisode 35 | Why is Mean Girls Funny? from 2017-08-02T00:00
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....
ListenEpisode 34 | Why is Guardians of the Galaxy Funny? from 2017-05-03T00:00
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...
ListenEpisode 33 | Why is Dry Comedy Funny? from 2017-04-26T00:00
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...
ListenEpisode 32 | Why is Don Rickles a Comedy Legend? from 2017-04-19T00:00
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...
ListenEpisode 31 | Why is Pineapple Express Funny? from 2017-04-12T00:00
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. ***Plea...
ListenEpisode 30 | Why is Rick and Morty Funny? from 2017-04-05T00:00
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 re...
ListenEpisode 29 | Why is Cosmo Kramer Funny? from 2017-03-29T00:00
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, an...
ListenEpisode 28 | Why is Bill Murray Funny? from 2017-03-22T00:00
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 Punx...
ListenEpisode 27 | Why is Ferris Bueller's Day Off Funny? from 2017-03-15T00:00
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 p...
ListenEpisode 26 | Why is Bob's Burgers Funny? from 2017-03-08T00:00
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Bob’s Burgers; the animated sitcom that serves it jokes WELL DONE. So grab your Casio keyboard and farting megaphone, and head on down to your ...
ListenEpisode 25 | Why is Shaun of the Dead Funny? from 2017-03-01T00:00
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Shaun of the Dead! The head-busting thriller-comedy that keeps us coming back for more! So grab your cricket bat, get your disposable camera, a...
ListenEpisode 24 | Offensive Comedy: Don't feel bad for laughing from 2017-02-22T00:00
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Offensive Comedy! Are there types of jokes you can’t say? Is anything off limits? How far is too far? So grab your headphones, make sure you ar...
ListenEpisode 23 | Why is Amy Poehler Funny? from 2017-02-15T00:00
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Amy Poehler, the deadly comedian who slays crowds with her delivery and wit. So put on your pant suit and hop on down to Pawnee, Indiana; this ...
ListenEpisode 22 | Why is Dodgeball Funny? from 2017-02-08T00:00
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Dodgeball, the ridiculous sports comedy that rivals the World Cup, World Series, and World War II combined! So dodge some wrenches, head to Veg...
ListenEpisode 21 | Why is Michael Scott Funny? from 2017-02-01T00:00
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Michael Scott! This character study goes deep into the mind of television's best/worst boss and all his ridiculous antics. So hop in your ...
ListenEpisode 20 | Why is Monty Python and the Holy Grail Funny? from 2017-01-25T00:00
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Monty Python and The Holy Grail; the legendary comedy that is undoubtedly one of the funniest movies of all time. So grab your coconut halves, ...
ListenEpisode 19 | Why is Jim Gaffigan Funny? from 2017-01-18T00:00
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Jim Gaffigan; he’s pale, he’s lazy, he’s the standup comedian who will make you laugh til it hurts. So grab your hot pockets and lather up your...
ListenEpisode 18 | Why is Ben's Birthday Funny? from 2017-01-11T00:00
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben has full creative control over the weekly topic and things get wacky. Grab some birthday cake, get one of those birthday-kazoo-whistle thingys and strap in for a...
ListenEpisode 17 | Why is Improv Funny? from 2017-01-04T00:00
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Improvisational Comedy! Improv is basically just a fancy way of saying “making it up on the spot”. So set your brain to shuffle and trust your ...
ListenEpisode 16 | Why was 2016 Funny? from 2016-12-28T00:00
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about the Top 5 and Bottom 5 Comedies of 2016! We did the research for you and sifted through all the passable worthless films to give you only films...
ListenEpisode 15 | Why is Christmas Vacation Funny? from 2016-12-21T00:00
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about National Lampoon’s: Christmas Vacation; the 1989 christmas comedy that has found it’s way into the club of Christmas Classics. So chop down a t...
ListenEpisode 14 | Why is Scrubs Funny? from 2016-12-14T00:00
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Scrubs; the medical-comedy-drama-tv show! So get your PhD and scooter on over to Sacred Heart Hospital; this podcast might be the best daydream...
ListenEpisode 13 | Why is Robin Williams Funny? from 2016-12-07T00:00
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about the legendary Robin Williams. Robin is no longer with us, but his contagious comedic spirit will live on. So put on your fat suit, grab your ra...
ListenEpisode 12 | Why is Music Funny? from 2016-11-30T00:00
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about music in comedy! Comedy and Music go hand in hand, and we get to showcase some of the most musically hilarious songs and artists of all time. S...
ListenEpisode 11 | Why is Arrested Development Funny? from 2016-11-23T00:00
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Arrested Development; the ahead-of-its-time sitcom with the world’s worst/most hilarious family. So hop on your segway and head on down to the...
ListenEpisode 10 | Why is Space Jam Funny? from 2016-11-16T00:00
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Space Jam! Twenty years ago Warner Brothers and Michael Jordan decided to cash in on the most bizarre film possible, a live action animated spo...
ListenEpisode 9 | Why is Jack Black Funny? from 2016-11-09T00:00
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about Jack Black; the musical comedian with a flair for slapstick and the ridiculous. So grow out your hair and grab your acoustic guitar: this is th...
ListenEpisode 8 | Why is Halloween Funny? from 2016-11-02T00:00
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about some of the best Halloween TV Specials! From The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown, to Saturday Night Live Sketches, we take some time to laugh about...
ListenEpisode 7 | Why is Napoleon Dynamite Funny? from 2016-10-26T00:00
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about the independent film turned cultural phenomenon, Napoleon Dynamite. So put on your roller blades and get pulled into Preston, Idaho for the dry...
ListenEpisode 6 | Why is The Office Funny? from 2016-10-19T00:00
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about the America’s favorite workplace sitcom, The Office! Dunder Mifflin is hiring; so jump in your Sebring and head over to Scranton, Pennsylvania ...
ListenEpisode 5 | Why is Tina Fey Funny? from 2016-10-12T00:00
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about the comical genius, Tina Fey! Put on your bossy pants and grab your meatball sub, we're talking about one of the funniest women of our tim...
ListenEpisode 4 | Why are Jokes Funny? from 2016-10-05T00:00
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about the anatomy of jokes. Why are jokes funny? What makes them funny? What does “funny” even mean? From brain function to dysfunction, we discuss t...
ListenEpisode 3 | Why is Dumb and Dumber Funny? from 2016-09-28T00:00
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ talk about one of the staple comedies of the 90's, Dumb and Dumber. So put on your Cardigan and hop on your mini bike, we're going to Aspen! 1:...
ListenEpisode 2 | Why is Seinfeld Funny? from 2016-09-21T00:00
This week on Why Am I Laughing, Ben and RJ explore one of the most successful sitcoms of all time, Seinfeld. It's a podcast about nothing! 0:53 - Netflix, John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid 2:28 ...
ListenEpisode 1 | Why is Will Ferrell Funny? from 2016-09-13T00:00
This week on Why Am I Laughing, we explore the comedic genius of Will Ferrell; why he's funny, what he does best, and how he became the comedic icon he is today. 1:00- Netflix 5:00- Televisio...
ListenEpisode 1 | Why is Will Ferrell Funny? from 2016-09-13T00:00
This week on Why Am I Laughing, we explore the comedic genius of Will Ferrell; why he's funny, what he does best, and how he became the comedic icon he is today.1:00- Netflix5:00- Television7:...
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