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Conversation #187, recorded on March 17, 2025. Felipe Torres Medina is a comedy writer and performer based in New York City. He is a Emmy-nominated writer for 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' and now the author of his first book of humor called 'America, Let Me In: A Choose Your Immigration Story' out in Hardback and Audio from Abrams. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.…
AUGUST 25, 2021 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! After a week of buildup, Jon gets to meet the man of the moment: Richard Clarke. Plus, in some fun for us: he also meets the man of the decade, Johnny Knoxville. All that, and Rob hunting local apartment cats while Colbert performs a bris in studio. Meanwhile in…
JULY 20, 2021 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! It's a week that borders on must see TV, as Jon's headlines hit a new high water mark in a week that covers Richard Clark's journey to Washington, an all timer appearance by almost Daily Show host Al Franken and the debut of a new bumper that shows kids as pundits…
Conversation #187, recorded on November 3, 2023. Kliph Nesteroff is one of the industry's most celebrated comedy historians, here to discuss his newest book about cancel culture and so-called comedy censorship entitled OUTRAGEOUS: A HISTORY OF SHOWBIZ AND THE CULTURE WARS. His previous two books include THE COMEDIANS: DRUNKS, THIEVES, SCOUNDRELS AND THE HISTORY OF AMERICAN COMEDY and WE HAD A…
JULY 14, 2021 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! The show flexes it's global reach with Indecision takes across the globe, while Sam meets a competitive eater, Stewart battles Rob over fake news, and gets his giggles in with the once and future "my boy" Senator Chuck Schumer. Meanwhile in the present, the boys…
JULY 7, 2021 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! It is a week full of feuds, as Jon reveals a behind-the scenes back and forth with MSNBC's Chris Matthews over booking the great Desmond Tutu. All that plus George Carlin, Martha Stewart's sentencing and gay penguins, Meanwhile in the present, its all about the end…
2022 was the beginning of the grand return to normalcy in many ways, and for comedy: there was a lot to look at and even more we missed. From big comedies tentpole comedies like Jackass Forever and Everything Everywhere All At Once, to smaller scale send-ups like Daniel Radcliff in Weird: The Al Yankovic Story or Jon Hamm in Confess Fletch, the comedy film was visible but sometimes fleeting. Plus,…
JUNE 23, 2021 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! Its both Desperation Sunday and Super Tuesday for the 2004 Democratic Primaries, and with Dean dropping out – it looks like smooth sailing for Kerry. But with a spicy battle between Jon and New York Mayor Giuliani, and a giant pivot the general – this is a Daily…
JUNE 16, 2021 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! A great week in 2021 to talk about the shake ups in Late Night – a new show from Jon Stewart, a potential bloodbath to the cast of SNL and the future of Trevor's summer off. In 2004, Sam Bee puts together a terrific piece 'Mocking the Vote', but Jon hides from the…
2021 was... more of the same, wasn't it? Sure, there was a vaccine - but from the mindset of creating comedy, we're still in a pandemic, live performance is a risky venture and all creativity seems to flow from a slimming few mega corporations. So, was there anything of value that slipped through the cracks. Vic is back with his favorite podcasting pal Chandler Dean to run through the gamut of…
Conversation #186, recorded on October 18, 2021. Ritch Shydner has a long history in the stand-up comedy game, appearing on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show and the early days of David Letterman. He's gone on to be a prolific comedy writer, working with Jeff Foxworthy, Jay Leno, Bill Maher, Roseanne and even Norm MacDonald. His return to stand-up was charted in the 2010 documentary I AM COMIC, and he…
MAY 26, 2021 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! The podcast's grand return to normalcy! In the first recording of the Biden years, everything has slowed in the present time... but things are heating up in the Bush-Kerry races of '04! Plus, Corddry investigates the sex lives of Sims, the mysterious one-off field…
So it all comes down to this - in the middle of a red mirage, Vic and Chandler aim to complete a trilogy of the wonder: how does such a white whale of material becoming leader of the free world actually impact the type of comedy created in his wake. Does the buffet of defects end up making everyone sick. And now finally, with what appears to be the punchline of President Trump in rearview - where…
NOV 1, 2020 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! Somehow, someway, 2020 and 2004 collide in the most showstopping of ways – on Election Eve, the boys get to watch and discuss the first appearance of future President Donald Trump on Jon Stewart's couch. It's big league in every form of the word. Plus, the historic…
OCT 31, 2020 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! As New Hampshire makes it clear that Kerry is in and Dean is out, the show finally gets a one-on-one with Howard Dean, and they spend the time with moldy gags from 2000. Never the less, Ed Helms gets the last laugh after spending a week in a van and Colbert…
Conversation #185, recorded on August 26, 2021. Ron James is a true Canadian comedy treasure, from his successful CBC series and his many hour long stand-up specials, including last year's "Live From My Living Room." Now during the pandemic, Ron has written his first very funny book "All Over The Map: Rambles and Ruminations from the Canadian Road" Plus, Ron teases his upcoming film that he's set…
OCT 26, 2020 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! A high impact week as the tables turn on Howard Dean with with his shortcomings in Iowa, and the team makes a meal of, as Colbert so artfully puts it, ol' Howard Dean laying a turd. In retrospect, the famed "Dean Scream" seems more like entrapment! Plus, with the…
OCT 18, 2020 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! A little week in a big package, as the show officially debuts its Indecision 2004 logo and theme music (that's oddly familiar!) – and Jon gets a chance to interview Presidential candidates of present and future, including the first appearance by future maybe loser…
OCT 17, 2020 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! In a yet untitled brand new era, Jon discusses hoagies with Oscar winners, unpacks the unfair treatment of a Vermont Democrat at a debate and a Tom Brokaw gives the show's first great interview of the year. Plus Colbert gets day drunk! The Daily Show Weekly is an…
2003 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! So it all comes down to this: the glittering glimmering superlative lists of what made 2003 the year it was for the little satire that could. We break down the best bits from Jon, the Ste(ph)ves, Rob, Ed, Sam and Lewis, the peak Zens and Wackiest Field Piece Oddballs, and…
2003 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! Alright, who works here? Spoilers: a lot less people than before. Before getting into the end-of-year love fest of best of awards, its time to take stock of the shrinking team of players that still work at Daily Show 03. With good-byes to the long-standing Mo Rocca, Frank…
2003 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! The back half of 2003 is stacked with debuts, innovations and a few farewells: the retirement of We Love Showbiz, Ad Nausuem and long-time West Coast correspondent Stacey Grenrock Woods. Meanwhile, we see the debuts of Samantha Bee and This Week In God! Plus all-timer…
2003 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! The first six months of 2003 sees many changes – the good-byes of a Frank DeCaro and Mo Rocca, the rise over a Ed Helms to positions once filled by Hollywood Steve Carell, and the beginning of the run for President in 2004. Plus, a tender good-bye to friend of the show…
OCT 1, 2020 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! This was the week that America changed forever – Mona Lisa Smile week! Just kidding – it's the week that Saddam Hussein was found in a hole, and the week cable news showed the country ever way that meeting could have occurred. Plus, Rob goes off on Hitler AND gets a…
SEP 20, 2020 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! Dems running for president it taking center stage, and Dean is taking heat. Jon lands Presidential up-and-comer General Wesley Clark for a beefy two parter, Sam Bee is sent to visit a curse'd house and a Senator with a sense of humor not seen since the bygone days of…
Conversation #184, recorded on October 7, 2020. Laura Pedersen is a playwright, comedian, humor writer and author behind nearly 20 books, including her latest "A Theory of Everything Else." From writing for Joan Rivers, to developing her work on stage and mining her family for fresh material, Laura has lived enough for a few lifetimes of writing fodder! Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic…
SEP 9, 2020 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! This was the week that Jonny met Hannity, Ed gives us a peek at the behind the scenes players of Mark Your Calendar, and Lewis gives a sweet smashing to a Black Friday DVD player. Plus, don't miss the Colbert's musical moment with Bob Graham – Interviews [he] Could…
SEP 8, 2020 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! Sam Bee enters the wild racist world of porn creation, and James Spader walks through step-by-step on how to make the perfect turkey. Also, a British oldster steals our hearts with a simple "ROTTON BUSH!" The Daily Show Weekly is an unofficial fan podcast designed to…
AUG 30, 2020 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! Rob Corddry develops new razors, Colbert beeps his way to God's glory, and the great Fugees frontman takes his interview time to audition for the show! The Daily Show Weekly is an unofficial fan podcast designed to serve as a critical companion to the "The Daily Show…
2020 was an unquestionable nightmare for reasons beyond the purview of comedy... but this year of COVID will undeniably have long lasting implications on the world of entertainment for years to come. From the meager comedy films that trickled out in the theatres and on "Premium VOD" - looks like Bad Boys for Life was movie of the year, right? Late night shows went home and reunions from Parks and…
Conversation #183, recorded on October 28, 2020. It's a two-parter with the surviving members of the FIRESIGN THEATRE, the great Phil Proctor and David Ossman. As one of the best selling groups of comedy vinyls from the late 60s, including DEAR FRIENDS and DON'T CRUSH THAT DWARF, Phil and David share the details on their first vinyl release in decades entitled DOPE HUMOR OF THE 70s! Featuring 44…
AUG 16, 2020 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY, hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! In a crater of a week, so many new and old segments flopping in the show's second act, including Rob Corddry is Watching T, Produce Pete and Mark Your Calendar. Yet the Colbert persona is forming with a new local news take, and Jon takes on small time stories to great impact…
AUG 11, 2020 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY, hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! Two comedy legends return to the couch in Wanda and Norm, the show doubles back over the iconic "Mission: Accomplished" banner to debut a new slogan, God finds his first Daily Show avatar in… Rob Corddry?? The Daily Show Weekly: A Vic and Chandler Rewatch is an unofficial fan podcast…
JULY 30, 2020 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY, hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! In a dark week of Daily Show time, Lewis Black brings back his monkey loving, Jon lands softballs against a hardliner in Henry Kissinger and the Schwarzenegger Governor saga takes another twisted turn. Plus, the first Steve Carell field piece in an eternity, and what could always be…
JULY 27, 2020 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY, hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! In the 200th week of Jon Stewart's Daily experiment, the show offers full team coverage of the California Recall race, complete with eerie parallels to the 2016 election courtesy of Arianna Huffington and also, Nutz Brand Soda takes what may be its final stand. Plus, the first Steve…
Conversation #182, recorded on Sept 26, 2019. Lawrence Millman, a journalist, explorer and studier of mushrooms is sharing the story of getting his long gestating tome of humorous beginnings entitled "The Book of Origins" through his publisher to the people. Plus, Lawrence reads Vic's favorite origin and shares his struggles with a modern culture lacking a funny bone that pushes the envelope. Hail…
JULY 19, 2020 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY, hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! An all star week for Stephen Colbert as he debuts the Colbert Report early in Daily Show bumper form, plus nails the in-character interview with an extended bit with Rev Al Sharpton, taking him to task in Harlem over his hunger striking days. Plus: DON'T SAY IT IS DEAD, because there…
JULY 13, 2020 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY, hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! Colbert heads down to Alabama to take on the Ten Commandments, while Jon gets all sexy with a camera about democracy. Plus, Lewis Black introduces a world to MIFY, the New York ambassador rabbit! The Daily Show Weekly: A Vic and Chandler Rewatch is an unofficial fan podcast designed…
JULY 12, 2020 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY, hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! A week to live by as a the Daily Show wracks up an historic moment with the first ever major political figure to announce their candidacy on The Daily Show, as Sen. John Edwards fulfills a promise that he will immediately be mocked for fulfilling. Trumpets blare and everything! Plus…
Conversation #181, recorded on August 26, 2020. After 11 years of working behind-the-scenes casting some of the biggest juggernauts in reality TV, including THE AMAZING RACE, SURVIVOR, BIG BROTHER, Casting Producer Jodi Wincheski knows her way around a good audition video. With her new service, CastingReality.net - Jodi, a former Amazing Racer herself, offers services to help you craft the perfect…
JULY 7, 2020 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY, hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! It's quite nearly a meeting of the minds as former Indecision host Al Franken pops by Jon's show, Jon trudges through his first 9/11 show since the year 2000, and Rob Corddry breaks the mold with his standard bearing California Recall segment. The Daily Show Weekly: A Vic and Chandler…
JUNE 28, 2020 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY, hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! A seismic week sees the muted farewell of one the essential building blocks of the first iteration of the Daily Show Press Corp, the great Mo Rocca. Plus, the end of the major legacy staples WE LOVE SHOWBIZ, AD NAUSUEM and JON MAGAZINE. With new blood trying new things, could a new…
JUNE 25, 2020 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY, hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! What a week: the introduction of Jon-scope! The end of We Love Showbiz! An anecdote from Samuel L Jackson that shocks Jon (and us)! Also, a blimp that shakes the world. The Daily Show Weekly: A Vic and Chandler Rewatch is an unofficial fan podcast designed to serve as a critical…
Conversation #180, recorded on JULY 23, 2020. Comedy writer Chris Matheson has reached out to discuss his upcoming humor book THE BUDDA'S STORY and the upcoming PVOD release of the much-anticipated Keanu Reeves/Alex Winter feature BILL AND TED FACE THE MUSIC. Chris was a co-writer (with Ed Solomon) on the first two BILL & TED movies, EXCELLENT ADVENTURE and BOGUS JOURNEY, as well as cult favorites…
JUNE 22, 2020 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY, hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! Colbert explores his sexuality, Howard Dean gets a look under the progressive microscope and Tracey Ullman brings a level of physical comedy here-to-unseen on Jon Stewart's Daily Show. The Daily Show Weekly: A Vic and Chandler Rewatch is an unofficial fan podcast designed to serve as…
JUNE 7, 2020 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY, hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! A stuffed week with the first appearance of future couch favorite Brian Williams, the first ever Sam Bee field piece and the legendary Jonny Mag #5, with more inside jokes than you can devour. The Daily Show Weekly: A Vic and Chandler Rewatch is an unofficial fan podcast designed to…
MAY 28, 2020 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY, hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! Full team coverage debuts in the lead up to 2004, and one of the final Stacey Grenrock-Woods pieces clocks in as a potential "intentional flop." The Daily Show Weekly: A Vic and Chandler Rewatch is an unofficial fan podcast designed to serve as a critical companion to the "The Daily…
MAY 10, 2020 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY, hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! Was this the fabled week of Jon's fake fued with Barbra Walters – it all comes from attempting to make Angelina Jolie laugh. Plus the ill-fated return of Ad Nausuem, along with a preview of Comedy Central yet to come with the debut of Ed Helms' alter-ego Ted Nelms! The Daily Show…
MAY 3, 2020 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY, hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! The faithful and patient have been reward as this was the week that legendary correspondent Samantha Bee joins The Daily Show with Jon Stewart – and better yet: it's not just to host We Love Showbiz! The Daily Show Weekly: A Vic and Chandler Rewatch is an unofficial fan podcast…
APRIL 13, 2020 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY, hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! In a week we get the mythical pairing of Corddry and Carell, and a magical Daily Show fridge fish puppet named Gilly… but nary a Bush Impression to be found! The Daily Show Weekly: A Vic and Chandler Rewatch is an unofficial fan podcast designed to serve as a critical companion to…
