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We’re in New York for this one. Comedian Pete Lee and Nick Melillo of Foundation Cigars join me at the Stand. Pete lost his house in the Palisades fire. He found out while he was on stage, and then he went and did The Tonight Show. He talks about rebuilding, his eight years “in development” at the Comedy Store, and why moving to New York with a backpack and a CPAP made him funnier. He also tells us how he ended up naming Liquid Death’s flavors and starring in a CPAP ad. Nick explains why Connecticut grows the best cigar wrappers in the world (blame a glacier), and how a Joe Rogan episode led to Foundation’s Rogan cigar. We also cover two ways to meet Steven Spielberg (Pete’s involves a colonoscopy), my first night at the Comedy Store with Mitzi Shore, LA crowds vs. New York crowds, and why live comedy matters more than ever. Follow Pete Lee: [@handle]
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Oct 24: The Ice House, Pasadena, with Andy Huggins.https://events.leapevents.com/event/mike-binder-10-24-26-9-30-pm
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SO… WHAT’S IT LIKE WRITING JOKES FOR DONALD TRUMP?T

here are writing jobs.Then there are writing jobs where you sit down at your computer and think:Okay. What would Donald Trump think is funny?

My guest this week on STANDUPWORLD is comedian Adam Hunter, who actually got hired to write comedy material for Trump.That alone was enough for me.I wanted to know how you write jokes for somebody with such a recognizable voice.

Do you write what YOU think is funny? What HE thinks is funny? Do you hear his voice in your head while you're typing?Adam tells me how he got the job, what he wrote, and what happened when Trump actually used one of his jokes.We also get into stand-up, Gutfeld!, politics, writing for other people and the increasingly bizarre business of trying to make people laugh for a living.

STANDUPWORLD w/ Mike Binder #105 — Adam Hunter.

Comedian Dave Landau joins Mike to talk Detroit, Mile Davis, his mother, his new special and more.

Stand Up World #103: Aaron Berg — The Best Stand-Up Special in Years

Stand Up World is back with comedian Aaron Berg, whose new stand-up special is one of the best comedy specials to come out in years. Host Mike Binder sits down with Aaron — who he recently met in New York — for a wide-ranging conversation covering stand-up comedy, acting, philosophy, and life on the road. Aaron Berg is a Toronto-born, NYC-based comedian and actor known for his dark, dirty, and unapologetically funny style. A philosophy major turned road comic, Aaron got his start at Yuk Yuk's in Canada before becoming a headlining stand-up in New York City. His acting credits include Boondock Saints II, Detroit Rock City, and The Kitchen alongside Melissa McCarthy, and he's made appearances on Comedy Central's This Is Not Happening and Roast Battle.

In this episode, Mike and Aaron talk about:

• Aaron's brand-new 30-minute stand-up special
• Growing up and spending time at Algonquin Park
• Going from a philosophy major to a career in comedy
• Balancing stand-up comedy with a busy acting career
• Life as a touring comedian and podcast host

If you love stand-up comedy podcasts, comedian interviews, and behind-the-scenes conversations with working comics and actors, this episode of Stand Up World is for you.

Five underrated comedians you need to know — Dave Landau, Cristina Mariani, Sam Tripoli, Vinny Fasline, and Owen Smith bring their best stand-up clips to Stand Up World with Mike Binder. Mike talks about and plays clips for five comics that he currently thinks are great.

a fun episode with Aaron Weber from the Nateland podcast and a regular at Zanies in Nashville, one of the best comedy clubs in the country. Enjoy this one. It's a fun one.

Mike has some strong words with Jesus. Comedian Jesus Sepulveda. One of the hottests new comics on the scene today. This is a fun one. Enjoy!!

New York comic, Matt Ruby is the guest this week, talking about his clever new special, BOLO!

Mike talks to his buddy, Comedian and promoter Jimmy Shin about his new 800 Pound Gorilla special WOK THIS WAY, and the stand up shows he produces around the country.

Katherine Blanford joins Mike as his first in studio guest!

Check out her new special, Catholic Cowgirl: https://youtu.be/H35bMrQLI5o?si=HL9ZnCaPdTyOxC7f

Mike welcomes Jeff Dye to the podcast

Check out his new special, The Last Cowboy in LA

Mike welcomes The Dark Queen, Adrienne Iapalucci to the podcast

R.I.P. to ED BLUESTONE

Long time stand up comedy fans will know Ed from his droll humor on the Tonight Show in the Carson days, and his National Lampoon writing (‘BUY THIS MAGAZINE OR WE’ll KILL THIS DOG' Cover)

Ed sadly passed away last week. This weeks podcast is a way to say goodbye to an old friend.

Mike patches together a Greg Fitzsimmons episode

Check out Greg's pretty damn amazing new special, "YOU KNOW ME" shot at the Comedy Mothership

Mike welcomes back the truly talented, hilarious, crowd pleasing Josh Wolf

Check out Josh's new special, Four Stories on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/aGVUxQCEC_c?si=zrXD78vunHmBcuuw

The hilarious Dave Landau joins us

Francisco Ramos is a smart, funny comedian. Granted he’s not that smart, he made the decision to come on my podcast, but other than that he’s made some pretty good career choices. He’s got a fun style, he’s loose and authentic and there really isn’t anyone working quite like him.

He has a new special out that he shot at Brad Garret’s club in Las Vegas released by the 800 Pound Gorilla gang, and he’s doing great on the road, doing sets with pals like Carlos Santos, and his own headlining show. The new special Venezuela'Merican is up on YouTube where you can get it free, or you can rent it on 800 Pound Gorilla’s site for an add-free experience.

Watch Venezuela'Merican on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5RRShofbygE?si=ewkKW3Dl7t7hlabh or rent: https://800poundgorillamedia.com/products/francisco-ramos-venezuelamerican?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

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Comedian and filmmaker Raanan Hershberg joins us to talk about his hilarious new stand-up special, Brave

Check out "Brave" on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gMz4nrdX9w8?si=CQ6DXsWuqfCz_7l9