COMEDY 101

"Comedy 101" is a laugh-out-loud podcast that's perfect for comedy lovers and those eager to learn about the art form. Each week, your jovial hosts, break down the intricacies of creating humor, inviting listeners into their world of stand-up, improvisation, comedic writing, and beyond.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Movie 101 Review, in its fourth season, features The Running Man (1987 and 2025) The Running Man Revisited: 1987 vs. 2025 — Dystopia, Media, and the Evolution of Control

    Movie 101 Review, in its fourth season, features The Running Man (1987 and 2025) as our movie of the night, offering a compelling comparative look at two films separated by nearly four decades yet bound by the same dystopian premise. This episode revisits the 1987 original—an iconic product of its era, shaped by Cold War anxieties, hyper-masculine action cinema, and satirical undertones about media, power, and spectacle—while placing it alongside the 2025 reimagining, which reframes the story through a modern lens of algorithmic control, reality television culture, social manipulation, and mass surveillance. The discussion explores how each version reflects the fears, values, and technologies of its time, examining differences in tone, pacing, character development, visual style, and thematic depth. By comparing performances, directorial choices, and narrative priorities, Movie 101 Review highlights how the same story can evolve to speak to new generations while retaining its core warning about entertainment as control. Season Four’s exploration of The Running Man becomes not just a film review, but a broader conversation about society, media, and how dystopian fiction continues to mirror the world we are building. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    29 min
  2. 8 JAN

    Comedy 101, now in its third season, features The History of Knock-Knock Jokes, a lighthearted yet insightful exploration of one of comedy’s simplest and most enduring formats. This episode traces the knock-knock joke from its early roots in call-and-

    Comedy 101, now in its third season, features an in-depth and engaging exploration of the history of knock-knock jokes, examining how this seemingly simple form of humor has endured across generations and cultures. The episode traces the origins of knock-knock jokes from early call-and-response traditions found in folklore and vaudeville to their widespread popularity in the early twentieth century, when timing, wordplay, and audience participation became central to comedic performance. It unpacks the mechanics behind why these jokes work so effectively, highlighting the importance of rhythm, repetition, anticipation, and the delayed punchline in creating humor. The discussion also challenges the assumption that knock-knock jokes are merely childish, instead positioning them as a foundational comedic structure that teaches essential principles such as setup, misdirection, and payoff. By connecting historical context with comedic theory, the episode demonstrates how knock-knock jokes have influenced stand-up comedy, children’s humor, and even modern meme culture. Thoughtful, entertaining, and informative, this installment shows how a joke that begins with a simple knock has continued to open doors to laughter for decades. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    31 min
  3. 31/12/2025

    Comedy 101, now in its third season, features 10 New Year’s Jokes—a fun and energetic episode designed to kick off the year with laughter, reflection, and lighthearted perspective. This feature playfully taps into shared New Year experiences such as

    Comedy 101, now in its third season, features 10 New Year’s Jokes, a lively and relatable episode that uses humor to reflect on fresh starts, failed resolutions, and the shared optimism that comes with turning the calendar. This episode leans into the universal experience of setting ambitious goals, revisiting last year’s promises, and realizing—often with a laugh—that human nature rarely changes overnight. Through clever observations and playful exaggeration, the jokes capture the contrast between who we plan to become on January 1st and who we realistically are by mid-January. By highlighting these familiar moments, the episode transforms self-reflection into laughter, helping listeners release pressure and embrace the new year with humility and good humor. At its core, this feature reminds audiences that comedy plays an important role in how we process time, change, and expectation. Rather than mocking failure, the episode celebrates resilience and shared experience, showing how laughter can reset our mindset and make new beginnings feel less intimidating. Comedy 101 uses these New Year’s jokes not just for entertainment, but as a reminder that growth often starts with self-awareness—and that laughing at ourselves is sometimes the healthiest way to move forward into the year ahead. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    2 min

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"Comedy 101" is a laugh-out-loud podcast that's perfect for comedy lovers and those eager to learn about the art form. Each week, your jovial hosts, break down the intricacies of creating humor, inviting listeners into their world of stand-up, improvisation, comedic writing, and beyond.

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