Humorism Evening Podcast

Seth Simons
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The official podcast of Humorism, a newsletter about the art and business of comedy. Editing and logo design by Alisa Rosenthal.

Episodes

  1. Aug 13

    Humorism Evening Podcast No. 012

    Concerning Dani Zoldan's unpaid taxes.

    Humorism Evening Podcast No. 012

  2. Aug 6

    Humorism Evening Podcast No. 011

    No comedian has ever been racist, Kill Tony is still a Nazi podcast, and Tim Dillon believes in aliens.

    Humorism Evening Podcast No. 011

  3. Jul 30

    Humorism Evening Podcast No. 010

    On the Comedy Fee Tracker and some unreported documents I obtained about SNL’s early-pandemic return to the studio. References: Comedy Fee tracker/general FOIA research: https://www.humorism.xyz/fee-tracker/ https://www.humorism.xyz/whos-managing-chris-delia/ https://www.humorism.xyz/seventy-thousand-dollars/ SNL’s early-pandemic return: https://www.humorism.xyz/just-a-quick-reminder-that-snl-is/ https://www.humorism.xyz/how-safe-is-snls-audience/ https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/06/arts/television/snl-live-audience-paycheck.html Mary Beth Barone in The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/jul/28/mary-beth-barone-netflix-special-interview

    Humorism Evening Podcast No. 010

  4. Jul 23

    Humorism Evening Podcast No. 009

    On comedy's power, Shane Gillis's record-breaking show, and Yondr's GOAT investor. References: On the Gillis show: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/shane-gillis-comedy-guinness-world-records-race-1236653474/ 2022 New Yorker profile: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/09/26/shane-gillis-fall-and-rise On "Sesh": https://seshproducts.com/blogs/posts/sesh-raises-40-million-from-8vc-post-malone-and-diplo-to-take-on-zyn 2020 WSJ profile of Yondr founder Graham Dugoni: https://www.wsj.com/articles/yondr-graham-dugoni-profile-11583842460 2015 THR article about Yondr: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/how-dave-chappelle-is-creating-844886/

    Humorism Evening Podcast No. 009

  5. Jul 16

    Humorism Evening Podcast No. 008

    On how much money comedians make, what Lorne Michaels has to hide, and the New York Comedy Festival booking the racist of the hour. References: On my ongoing FOIA research: https://www.humorism.xyz/how-much-money-is-matt-rife-making/ The Lorne Michaels collection: https://www.hrc.utexas.edu/press/releases/2025/lorne-michaels-entrusts-harry-ransom-center-with-historic-snl-collection/ Ben Bankas: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/comedian-ben-bankas-minnesota-shows-cancelled-mocked-renee-goods-death-rcna256709

    Humorism Evening Podcast No. 008

  6. Jul 9

    Humorism Evening Podcast No. 007

    On being good. References: Virtue Signal Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/noisyghostpodcast/i-swear-we-like-standup Good One Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIUOY22WM_Q Good For You w/ Whitney Cummings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIvQtR5t-n0 Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast: https://youtu.be/RobObR3AG18?si=fbQK6fgS-ZL9y2RL&t=1489 Part of the Problem w/ Dave Smith: https://youtu.be/noJCdc_K2ok?si=lCogTLlLAjnmg330&t=3511

    Humorism Evening Podcast No. 007

  7. Jul 2

    Humorism Evening Podcast No. 006

    On Louis CK. References: New Yorker on Louis CK: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/02/10/can-louis-ck-spin-his-troubles-into-art Slate on Louis CK: https://slate.com/culture/2026/06/louis-ck-netflix-comedy-special-ridiculous-review.html Louis CK on Bill Maher at the Mark Twain Award ceremony: https://www.avclub.com/mark-twain-prize-bill-maher-louis-ck Stephen Dobyns, "How to Like It": https://genius.com/Stephen-dobyns-how-to-like-it-annotated

    Humorism Evening Podcast No. 006

  8. Jun 18

    Humorism Evening Podcast No. 005

    On the return of Jeff Ross. References: The Rundown on Jeff Ross's Defamation Lawsuit: https://www.humorism.xyz/the-rundown-on-jeff-rosss-defamation/ Vulture/NYMag article about Jeff Ross: https://archive.is/0AeAQ Vanity Fair article ft. cameo from Bryan Freedman: https://archive.is/6qHgZ Hollywood Reporter report on the defamation case against Bryan Freedman: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/bryan-freedman-justin-baldoni-smear-opposing-counsel-1236570516/ Insider report on Bryan Freedman's 1991 settlement (not 1999, as I say in the podcast; my mistake): https://archive.is/wEbPc

    Humorism Evening Podcast No. 005

  9. Jun 11

    Humorism Evening Podcast No. 004

    Revisiting the Riyadh Comedy Festival.

    Humorism Evening Podcast No. 004

  10. May 28

    Humorism Evening Podcast No. 003

    Concerning some professional matters, Marlon Wayans' defense of Dave Chappelle, and the Roast of Kevin Hart.

    Humorism Evening Podcast No. 003

  11. May 18

    Humorism Evening Podcast No. 002

    Concerning Nate Bargatze's monument to Nate Bargatze.

    Humorism Evening Podcast No. 002

  12. May 11

    Humorism Evening Podcast No. 001

    A podcast about the beginnings of the podcast, and then some other matters.

    Humorism Evening Podcast No. 001
  • 12 Episodes

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About

The official podcast of Humorism, a newsletter about the art and business of comedy. Editing and logo design by Alisa Rosenthal.

Information

  • Creator
    Seth Simons
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Seth Simons
  • Show Website
    Humorism Evening Podcast

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