197 Vikings, Jews, and other fun stuff
Enjoy!hugepianist.com for tour datespatreon.com/wdtlsubscribe and rate! every bit helps
1hr 36m Jan 31, 2018
1hr 36m
196 Smile
Sometimes you just gotta Smile!hugepianist.com for tour dates and tix to my specialpatreon.com/wdtlyoutube.com/owenbenjamincomedy subscribe and comment! Thanks for listening
1hr 14m Jan 30, 2018
1hr 14m
195 Let's Keep Hanging
Sometimes you gotta just keep hanging. I really enjoy chatting with you people and playing the piano. hugepianist.compatreon.com/wdtl youtube.com/owenbenjamincomedy
1hr 20m Jan 30, 2018
1hr 20m
194 The Wolf and the Bear (interview with Josh Wolf)
My old buddy Josh Wolf joins me to chat. Great guy, great comic. I tell some good stories and of course some bear stuff. hugepianist.com for tour datessubscribe and comment every bit helpspatreon.com/wdtl whydidnttheylaugh@gmail.com
1hr 58m Jan 29, 2018
1hr 58m
193 It's Time to Submit to Tolerance
This video can be found at youtube.com/owenbenjamincomedyhugepianist.com for tour datessubscribe and commentmuch love
1hr 17m Jan 27, 2018
1hr 17m
192 It's Time to Give our Guns to Hitler
Much love everyone. you can see this video at youtube.com/owenbenjamincomedyhugepianist.com for tour datessubscribe and comment!
1hr 17m Jan 27, 2018
1hr 17m
191 Jordan Peterson Interview "The bear and the lobster"
I got to interview my hero. It was one of the best days of my life. I also found out the same day that we are having another little boy. Life is great. hugepianist.com for tour datespatreon.com/wdtl to supportsubscribe and comment!much love
1hr 20m Jan 25, 2018
1hr 20m
190 Analyzing Chappelle's new special
This episode is a bummer because Chappelle has always been one of my all time favorite truth tellers. Someone activated his chip hahahugepianist.com for tour datesyoutube.com/owenbenjamincomedy for morning streams livepatreon.com/wdtl subscribe/rate/comment every bit helps
1hr 45m Jan 15, 2018
1hr 45m
189 A Seven Nation Army
Good times with the unbearables! hugepianist,com for tour datesyoutube.com/owenbenjamincomedy for morning live streamspatreon.com/wdtl for bonus contentsubscribe and comment! Every bit helps.
25m Jan 15, 2018
25m
188 I'm in twitter Jail
Every now and then a bear has to vent. Hugepianist.com for tickets to my next hour special February 24th in saranac lake NY. And other tour dates. Share it and comment if you like it. censorship is a serious problem. Free speech is necessary for any good free society. It's worth fighting for. #wdtl #unbearablespatreon.com/wdtl every bit helps!
1hr 6m Jan 07, 2018
1hr 6m
187 Frozen Crowd Bombing
This ep I analyze why the crowd wasn't super into what I was saying...hugepianist.com for tour dates and tickets to my next specialpatreon.com/wdtl@owenbenjamin
2hr 1m Jan 05, 2018
2hr 1m
186 7 Nation Owen
I do these live every morning on youtube now so the format is a little different. That's why it sounds like I'm talking to people haha. hugepianist.com for tour dates, Cleveland, Chicago, New York and also tickets to my hour special in February. patreon.com/wdtl
1hr 28m Jan 05, 2018
1hr 28m
185 One Joke 300 Punchlines
I reached out to my followers to finish this joke and the results were mind blowingpatreon.com/wdtlhugepianist.com to donate to next special or check out my touring schedule
49m Nov 27, 2017
49m
Beauty and the Bear (with my wife answering patreon questions)
My wife is Amy is incredible and people keep asking me about her so I did a livestream on youtube where we answered patreon questions, had some beers and play some songs. It was a great time, I hope you enjoy. patreon.com/wdtl join up it's fun and supports the podcastyoutube.com/owenbenjamincomedy subscribe if you wanna check out a live stream hugepianist.com to buy the last hour special "feed ...
1hr 57m Nov 15, 2017
1hr 57m
183 Islam Joke Update
Here is a quick update about one of the jokes from last episode. Details matter. patreon.com/wdtl for bonus stuff and it helps feed the bear hugepianist.com for tour dates as well as my new hour special "feed the bear"much love and thanks for listening!
4m Nov 08, 2017
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182 Roasting Canada and Islam
I've been doing a lot more on youtube lately but I'm gonna make sure I get everything on iTunes for the audiophiles like myself who usually listen while driving or working out. This episode of why didn't they laugh I roast a heckler from Canada as well as tackle the difficult task of mocking islam. patreon.com/wdtl for bonus stuff and it helps feed the bear hugepianist.com for tour dates as wel...
1hr 18m Nov 08, 2017
1hr 18m
181 Talk With My Mom
here's what you're missing out on if you're not a patreon subscriber! a chat with my mompatreon.com/wdtlhugepianist.com
1hr 20m Oct 26, 2017
1hr 20m
180 MENTALLY CHALLENGED "Sympathy for the Devil"
I hope you enjoy this one!hugepianist.com for my new hour special "feed the bear"subscribe to youtube.com/owenbenjamincomedypatreon.com/wdtlVimeo.com/owenbenjamin much love
1hr 4m Oct 24, 2017
1hr 4m
179 MENTALLY CHALLENGED "pink floyd's the wall"
it's a time of change in my life which is scary but also exciting. So I'm experimenting with a new idea. Music and the historical context of it. This is Pink Floyd's the wall. This ep is a little disorganized and I talk a lot with people on a live stream but it was the start of this idea. The next ep will be more organized. Support my next special and buy "feed the bear" at hugepianist.com subs...
1hr 20m Oct 24, 2017
1hr 20m
178 Burning Down the House (crazy story)
It's been a crazy couple weeks and I wanted to give my full breakdown of this story as it unfolded. From the original twitter argument about trans children, to losing the college gig, to being dropped by my agent, at CAA to watching Hollywood spiral with the realization Harvey Weinstein, matt Damon, ben Affleck, Meryl streep, gwyenth paltrow, all were complacent in a rape scandal. I get into th...
43m Oct 11, 2017
43m
177 My Talk to college about writing
here is audio from a talk I gave at SUNY OSWEGOpatreon.com/wdtl
1hr 17m Sep 28, 2017
1hr 17m
176 The Sound of Pride
This week I went to texas the lonestar state and it was awesome. Got to do some pretty ballsy joke premises that ended up working well because I was fresh off the overly polite British tour and fed off the Texan freedom screams. Lots of solid topics discussed and a few weird ones. Thanks for listening. to join my patreon.com/wdtl go there and click on stuffhugepianist.comcomment on the pod and ...
44m Sep 20, 2017
44m
175 Several True Scotsmen
Only home for a day but wanted to get out an episode telling some stories of a strange fool in an even stranger land. I have so much footage and audio for future WDTL episodes. I talk Scottish people, British train system, Walter plays some piano and I chat with people on twitter live. mackweldon.com promo code LAUGH for 20% crucial clothing that makes you NOT smell. it's unreal for a guy who h...
1hr 13m Sep 13, 2017
1hr 13m
174 "The Shame Game"
On my UK/Ireland tour and so far so good. Wanted to get a pod out there so I don't go too long without one. I talk about what made Irish people laugh way too hard, how shame is used to control, and what is more important than happiness. Thanks for the love everyone, the downloads of this podcast have tripled this month it's kind of insane. If you wanna support my patreon.com/wdtl it's much appr...
36m Sep 01, 2017
36m
173 The Comedy Of Love
RELATIONSHIP ADVICE! (from the many failures of my life) Throughout my career I've done jokes about sex, love, and now marriage. This episode I go through several stages of my comedy career and analyze how it corresponded with my actual life. Men and women are not the same, and this fact is extremely important if you are ever going to have a successful marriage or be a balanced person. Lotta g...
52m Aug 22, 2017
52m
172 Family Business
Had a blast on Joe Rogan's podcast and had some time in LA to bang out an episode. This ep discusses confederate statues, relationship advice, the role of comedy in people's lives, morality, and black flies. I cut up some stand up my brother and I did in our town for charity. Big world comedy versus small world comedy. ENJOY!Subscribe to the channel and share if you can. Everything helps. patre...
1hr 4m Aug 17, 2017
1hr 4m
171 The Problem With Utopia
I break down in a easy to understand way why Socialism is very dangerous and what events in my life have lead me to be able to navigate cultural BS. Prison, The Dark Knight, Europe, fatherhood, lots of things discussed. Enjoy!!!
48m Aug 07, 2017
48m
170 A History of Errors
This ep is all about history and it's pretty hilarious. After just the first chapter of "Made in America" by Bill Bryson I needed to share some of the stuff I learned. Columbus, vikings, Pilgrims, the Irish, lacrosse, Verizano, Squanto, and tons of other historical icons have really really funny histories. I go on some tangens, play a little music and run out of card space on my zoom right as I...
48m Aug 01, 2017
48m
169 Great Letter From Dave
I didn't realize one of my brother's oldest friends listens to the pod and wrote me an awesome letter that started a heated debate with myself. This ep has music, culture, jokes, and some great interaction with people on periscope. Thanks for your support in the comments section and your support on patreon. We are developing an amazing community here. whydidnttheylaugh@gmail.comhugepianist.com@...
1hr 16m Jul 29, 2017
1hr 16m
168 Islamic Love Songs
Today we talk trans in military and I read all of your e mails with Islamic Love Song ideas. Some real gold in there. Nothing calms the soul like classic love ballads about Islam. Enjoy! Thanks again for supporting me on patreon.com/wdtl much lovewhydidnttheylaugh@gmail.comhugepianist.com for touring datesplease subscribe to the channel and share if you like it! thanks!
45m Jul 27, 2017
45m
167 Two Broken Vets and a Sad Clown walk into a Town
This episode is a story about the powerful healing ability of my town, my brother, and how I got to this place. This ep deals with vets, PTSD, heroin, and other hilarious topics. Much love to our buddy Kap, as they say "a warrior never dies if the wind still speaks his name." Regardless of what world you live in, hopefully this episode will help you understand other world's. patreon.com/wdtl if...
50m Jul 22, 2017
50m
166 The Music that Unites Us
after listening to malcom gladwell's newest pod I got inspired to bang out this baby. Country versus rap versus mainstrem. a lot of these patters exist in comedy. Some interesting stuff. Share if you like it!I do a 007 song that I will debut tonight on Crowder's show. patreon.com/wdtl if you wanna help the podcast grow"why didn't they laugh" on ituneshugepianist.com for tour dateswhydidnttheyla...
22m Jul 20, 2017
22m
165 The Moment Comedy Died
Back in April 2006 something happened that changed comedy and culture forever. I've back tracked the SJW madness to a specific moment that changed all of comedy. We were warned in a speech from Kyle on the cartoon South Park. All or nothing. We didn't listen. I go off on some fun tangents, some serious ones, play a funny clip where I quickly made friends with some Indians, good times. Thanks fo...
48m Jul 16, 2017
48m
164 Taking a Bite of the Big Apple
My weekend at Gotham Comedy Club was a blast. Had two shows with some odd vibes though so prime for a little “why didn’t they laugh.” I talk vikings, John Lennon, marriage, gays, pride, code enforcers, my recent run in with a fox, good times. Thanks for becoming patreon supporters. Patreon.com/wdtlPlease subscribe, comment, share! Helps a lot. Lets spread the word!\hugepianist.com for tour date...
39m Jul 13, 2017
39m
They Don't Get The Joke
On this episode of "why didn't they laugh" I try to wrap my head around all the people who no longer seem to understand jokes. The political climate has made people wonder why everyone is laughing at the chicken who crossed the road, and how "to get to the other side" is a metaphor for oppression. I share some big news and again talk way too much about "the gulag archipelligo." patreon.com/wdtl...
43m Jul 03, 2017
43m
161 The Lambs are Woke AF
A criticism from a listener I trust inspired me to dive into the history and reason why I will spend time criticizing political correctness and identity politics. If you like history, culture, or just seeing a dude who needs sleep get fired up about the boo "The Gulag Archipelago" this podcast is for YOU. patreon.com/wdtlwhydidnttheylaugh@gmail.comhugepianist.com
1hr 13m Jun 29, 2017
1hr 13m
Letters From the Honey Pot
This episode of why didn't they laugh, I read letters from you that I found in my honeypot because I'm a bear. Topics range from Hitler to Piano. Enjoy! Some great letters about the BS nature of political correctness and the difference between a stereotype and racism. patreon.com/wdtlwhydidnttheylaugh@gmail.com
43m Jun 24, 2017
43m
159 "The Old Hitler Push-back"
This week I dive into the steps it took for me to go on a rant about on stage about how Hitler was a misunderstood guy who took a rag tag bunch of misfits out of the gutter a lot like the mighty ducks. It's a long ep but I had to discuss recent realizitions I've had on twitter from arguing with people on twitter about JK Rowlings and Sharia law (which have a lot in common).Thank you so much for...
1hr 11m Jun 12, 2017
1hr 11m
158 Great Expectations (frame shifting in Philly)
In this ep I show how a frame shift can make something very simple or very crazy funny. Watch how a subtle giggle can make benign small talk funny. I also discuss progressivism as a religious entity as well as a frame shift on the John Lennon song "imagine." Watch how people react to the bigotry of low expectations that normal white guys like me can't play classical piano. Thanks for all your p...
26m Jun 06, 2017
26m
Feed The Bear "Banned in the USA"
I'm trying something new and occasionally just doing an ep about what I've learned that day. Lot of info for long drives or trying to get a baby to sleep with headphones. Share if you dig it. more great convos with my mom uploaded to patreon for supporters. She rules. patreon.com/wdtl whydidnttheylaugh@gmail.comhugepianist.com for tour dates
38m Jun 01, 2017
38m
In Defense of Someone We Love
Had a blast in Corpus Christi. Lot of great stand up clips and a few bombs. This ep I talk about a recent realization I had on twitter as well as the concept of the tribe within. patreon.com/wdtl if you want to support "why didn't they laugh" as well as get more content including conversations with my mom. hugepianist.com for tour dateswhydidnttheylaugh@gmail.com
58m May 28, 2017
58m
155 Mexicans and Rednecks (Corpus Christi)
This episode I open with a risky joke to a crowd of Mexicans and rednecks in Corpus Christi. The definition of "irony" is examined as well as my take on faith/religion and of course ducks. I get to tell an amazing story about a width listener that I found inspiring.please share and subscribepatreon.com/wdtl if you want to support and get additional content.hugepianist.comThank you!
33m May 20, 2017
33m
154 Male Man
I did an extra ep this week because I was inspired by someone's youtube comment on my last ep. My favorite thing about WDTL listeners is how interesting and thought provoking your comments are. I relistened to an old bit of mine and realized a joke has become a reality in a few short years. whydidnttheylaugh@gmail.comhugepianist.compatreon.com/wdtl thank you for support! Every bit helps!!
53m May 15, 2017
53m
153 Listen To the People (show in Saratoga Springs)
Here is a detailed play by play of a show I did at a winery where I had to readjust my crowd assumptions. Watch or listen to this if you want to understand the complicated and primal factors that go into making people laugh. If you want to help support the podcast become a patreon subscriber at patreon.com/wdtlblueapron.com/owen for amazing food with my personal discounthugepianist.com for tour...
1hr 9m May 11, 2017
1hr 9m
152 Identity
Everyone seems to be obsessed with identity, but what does it mean? After a crazy day I feel the need to do a very personal episode because there is a lot at stake. patreon.com/wdtl every bit helpshugepianist.comwhydidnttheylaugh@gmail.comcomment, share, recommend to friends. Thanks!
1hr May 03, 2017
1hr
151 "Young Uncle" (letter from Berkley, and a black man storms Gerrit's stage)
Fun episode! I read a couple e mails, go over the audio sent to me from a comic in Michigan who ran into some problems, my brother reads the crowd an old newspaper, and I give a more detailed description as to why Bill Nye pissed me off. Please join my patreon. Patreon.com/wdtlwhydidnttheylaugh@gmail.com@WDTLpodcast on twitter@owenbenjam on instagramhugepianist.com for tour datesTHANKS!
46m Apr 29, 2017
46m
150 Gross Interpretation (Family Episode)
Read emails with my brother and wife and my mom gives me an amazing lesson in Children's Literature. Thank you so much for the emails they led to an intense conversation with my brother around a fire drinking tequila. I had a great email where a listener challenged me to argue against same sex marriage. I did the best I could! I don't think you have the right to an opinion unless you can argue ...
1hr 1m Apr 21, 2017
1hr 1m
149 Trigger Lover
I get so obsessed with word definitions it sometimes gets me in trouble. You be the judge! I have some solid theories this ep. It's a comedy format this week. I analyze some live jokes. Thanks for listening. patreon.com/wdtlwhydidnttheylaugh@gmail.comhugepianist.com stay hydrated and change your socks
1hr 4m Apr 13, 2017
1hr 4m
147 The Beast Within (with my parents)
This week I read some of your e mails and we get into a spirited chat with my parents. Topics include mental illness, my friend's heroin overdose, veterans, Douglas Field's book "why we snap," PC culture, trans people, and a bunch of other HILARIOUS topics. If you can join our patreon patreon.com/wdtl it helps a lotwhydidnttheylaugh@gmail.com write me anything. I love your letters@owenbenjamin ...
1hr 33m Apr 10, 2017
1hr 33m
147 Hitler Vs Trump (fact for fact)
The crowd went silent this weekend during a great set in Iowa. I had just said that Hitler and Trump have nothing in common. Was I wrong? Time to hit the books and do some analysis! Many times the crowd is right. Lets find out!whydidnttheylaugh@gmail.comjoin the patreon.com/wdtlhugepianist.com for UK tour tickets
27m Mar 29, 2017
27m