Evergreen Podcasts, the network that brought you What's So Funny!, is pleased to introduce Countdown to Dallas. On the sixtieth anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, former White House correspondent Paul Brandus takes

The Improv (Part 2); The LA Years

Feb 9th, 2021 31m 13s

In our final episode of the season we continue where we left off in our brief history of The Improv. This episode picks up right where we left off with the beginning of LA The Improv. We talk about Dave moving to LA and becoming Budd's assistan

The Original Comedy Club, The Imrov (Part 1)

Feb 2nd, 2021 33m 39s

In this very special 2-part series, we are talking about the world-famous, original comedy club, The Improv. Not only did several famous comedians get their start here, so did our own, Dave Schwensen. Dave takes us through the history of the cl

He's Not Someone's Accountant, He's David Steinberg

Jan 26th, 2021 32m 42s

David Steinberg rose to fame using his childhood as inspiration for one of his most popular bits, the sermon. He was a member of Second City for four years, inspired by Lenny Bruce, and was hated by Richard Nixon. He was a part of the Smothers

The Legendary George Carlin

Jan 19th, 2021 28m 18s

George Carlin’s career took off in the ’60s and continued through the decades. The country watched as he transformed from straight edge comic to long-haired hippy comedian. Throughout his career, he appeared on The Tonight Show 130 times, produ

The Six Degrees of The Goon Show

Jan 13th, 2021 30m 44s

This episode takes us all the way across the ocean to England where find a comedy trio that is so absurd and so hilarious that it could only be The Goon Show! Starring Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, and Harry Secombe these three created charact

The #1 Stand-Up Comedian, Richard Pryor

Jan 5th, 2021 34m 13s

cIf you don’t love Richard Pryor, then you probably don’t know Richard Pryor! The best comedian of his time he was hated by Bill Cosby, played many characters on the stage, and was too unpredictable to be on television. In fact, the seven-secon

Martin Mull and His Fabulous Furniture In Your Living Room

Dec 29th, 2020 31m 16s

The comedian we are talking about in this episode was the only guitar comedy act to ever perform on The Tonight Show. He is an artist, a musician, a comedian, and an actor. He made history on network television in the 1990s. It’s North Ridgevil

The One and Only Mr. Warmth, Don Rickles

Dec 22nd, 2020 30m 31s

Don Rickles wanted to be an actor, but as a way to make a buck he took up comedy, and not just any comedy, insult comedy. Nicknamed Mr. Warmth, no one was safe from his comedy antics including Frank Sinatra. Rickles and Sinatra became instant f

Jean Carroll is The First Lady of Comedy

Dec 15th, 2020 32m 24s

Jean Carroll entered the scene when women were only a part of the background, the straight man in a comedy duo, or on the Chitlin Circuit. Her elegant looks and casual, conversational comedy sent her straight to the top! Audiences loved her and

Jonathan Winters is The King of Improv

Dec 8th, 2020 31m 58s

Jonathan Winters is a legend. A master of improv and storytelling he got his start after winning a contest for a new wristwatch. A family man at heart he cut his live performances short and became a studio comic. He was Robin Williams hero and

Introducing The Smothers Brothers

Dec 1st, 2020 31m 50s

Tommy and Dick Smothers also known as the Smothers Brothers quickly rose to fame after appearing on the Jack Parr Show in 1961. Their musical comedy act was one that hadn’t been seen before and it quickly led to several of their own television

The Laff of The Party: Redd Foxx

Nov 24th, 2020 32m 38s

Redd Foxx is most known for his role on Sanford and Son, but his career dates back all the way to the ’40s. When he was 17 he was a member of the trio “The Bon Bons,” for a while he wanted to be a singer and even released 5 singles, and he was

The Rise and Fall of Freddie Prinze

Nov 17th, 2020 33m 16s

Freddie Prinze was an overnight sensation. He was invited to sit by Johnny Carson during his first appearance on the show which was an instant game changer. He starred on the show Chico and The Man where he coined the phrase “lookin’ good!” Ult

Are You Ready For Phyllis Diller?!

Nov 10th, 2020 28m 15s

The first housewife to break out of the mold, Phyllis Diller broke into the scene with her famous one-liners, fright wigs, and out of this world costumes! Phyllis is the first female stand up comedian, paving the way for all those who came afte

Coming Soon: The Newest Season of What's So Funny!

Oct 27th, 2020 2m 22s

Season 2 of What's So Funny! is coming very soon and, let me tell you, we are talking about some great comedians! With the same great hosts! And all-new comedy albums! But, this time around it's just all us all the time. Coming Nov. 10 our sea

Dick Gregory is a Force to Reckon With

Jun 30th, 2020 30m 24s

Dick Gregory broke barriers for African American comics. In fact, he was the first black comedian to sit next to Jack Paar becoming a trailblazer for other black comedians. He had a very successful comedy career, but he felt the call of civil r

The Funniest Woman in the World, Moms Mabley

Jan 28th, 2020 39m 23s

In this episode of What’s So Funny! we are listening to the one and only Moms Mabley and her 1970 album “Live at Sing Sing.” Jackie Moms Mabley is not only known as the funniest woman in the world, but she is also known as the first black stand

The Unstoppable Shelley Berman

Nov 12th, 2019 35m 5s

Our final episode of the season features the one, the only, Shelley Berman and his album “Inside Shelley Berman!” Before becoming a comedian, Shelley worked quite a few odd jobs, but he didn’t let that stop him from becoming the comedian we kno

The Original One Hit Wonder, Vaughn Meader

Oct 29th, 2019 33m 55s

In this episode of What’s So Funny! Dave Schwensen and Tom Megalis listen to original one hit wonder Vaughn Meader. His comedy album broke records when it was released in 1962 skyrocketing to the top of the charts, but his career took a turn fo

The Comedy Duo Nichols and May present “An Evening With Nichols and May”

Oct 22nd, 2019 37m 55s

It’s hard to believe, but the parents of improvisational comedy didn’t even like each other the first time they met! In this episode of What’s So Funny! we take a listen to the live recording of their Broadway show “An Evening With Nichols and

Lily Tomlin the Performer

Oct 15th, 2019 35m 59s

In this episode of What’s So Funny! We meet Lily Tomlin’s famous character Ernestine the Telephone Operator in her 1971 album This Is A Recording. Ernestine shows us what a day in the life of the telephone company is like. She persuades Gore V

Steve Martin is a Wild and Crazy Guy

Oct 7th, 2019 30m 9s

We all know Steve Martin the actor, but in this episode we go back in time to his comedy roots with the album “A Wild and Crazy Guy.” From Disney Land to sold out stadiums Steve Martin’s career exploded onto the scene forever changing the way p

The original sicknick of comedy, Lenny Bruce, and his 1961 album “American”

Oct 7th, 2019 39m 2s

One of the most controversial comedians of his time, Lenny Bruce, was the original bad boy of comedy. In this episode we will be listening to his 1961 album “American.” We will find out how Lenny got his start doing stand up, the influence of j

The Political Satire of Mort Sahl in “The Future Lies Ahead”

Oct 7th, 2019 38m 16s

It’s the first episode of the new season of What’s So Funny! and we are listening to the first recorded modern comedy album, “The Future Lies Ahead” by Mort Sahl. Mort is the master of political satire, he was the first comedian to be on the co