A Filipino millennial, a vet, and a Lutheran college kid walk into a podcast
Lets hear from some of my openers! Over the years I've met so many amazing comedians in local scenes that have taught me a lot. The last couple weeks I've recorded them. Here are some really fun chats with some very interesting people. hugepianist.com for tour dateswhydidnttheylaugh@gmail.compatreon.com/wdtl
1hr 12m Mar 25, 2017
1hr 12m
145 Political Agnostic
Ideas episode. No stand up just book chat and a think I wrote about virtual reality. My first UK date posted. Check out #feelmyheattour on twitter. blueapron.com/owen for amazing home cooked meals. You won't regret itwhydidnttheylaugh@gmail.comhugepianist.com
38m Mar 22, 2017
38m
An American in Canada (featuring Dr Jordan Peterson)
My weekend at yuk yuk's in Vancouver was amazing. Great crowds but definitely a major culture shift. I chatted with my opener Ross Dauk was talented, fun, and outspoken about Canadian socialism. The conversation weaved in and out of free speech so much and I realized how many people don't know some of the issues facing it, especially in Canada, so I supplemented the conversation with clips of D...
1hr 33m Mar 17, 2017
1hr 33m
My Wife Gets to Judge Me
45m Mar 09, 2017
45m
Gender Wars
This ep I analyze why a joke DOES work and the implications to a lot of these post modern views on gender that are clearly false. Comedy is feared by tyrants because laughter reveals truth and it can't be censored. Much love to all the new patreon subscribers and our sponsor blue apron. patreon.com/wdtlblueapron.com/OWEN
1hr 21m Mar 04, 2017
1hr 21m
Periscope Pandamonium
I go over some intense moments from Sacramento live on periscope. Check out Blueapron.com/OWEN for three free meals, you'll love it whydidnttheylaugh@gmail.com hugepianist.com for tour dates
1hr 43m Feb 20, 2017
1hr 43m
Periscope Pandamonium
I go over some intense moments from Sacramento live on periscope. Check out Blueapron.com/OWEN for three free meals, you'll love it whydidnttheylaugh@gmail.com hugepianist.com for tour dates
1hr 43m Feb 20, 2017
1hr 43m
139 Passionate Periscope Session
I go over some intense moments from Sacramento live on periscope. Check out Blueapron.com/OWEN for three free meals, you'll love itwhydidnttheylaugh@gmail.comhugepianist.com for tour dates
1hr 43m Feb 20, 2017
1hr 43m
Robot Wars with Dr Kevin Peter Hickerson
Kevin and I talk algorithms and the nature of media division outside of the Hollywood improv. He's a nuclear physicist and a comedian. Check him out he's awesome. blueapron.com/OWEN for 3 free mealsauidble.com/BEERSOPEN for one free month. get a book! email me if you want a recommendation I've listened to literally a thousand. whydidnttheylaugh@gmail.comhugepianist.com for tour dates
56m Feb 15, 2017
56m
#137 Pride and Prejudice
After doing a show with my brother in our small town of saran lake NY I discuss the role of pride in culture as well as comedy. hugepianist.com for showswhydidnttheylaugh@gmail.compatreon.com/wdtlblueapron.com/owen
54m Feb 07, 2017
54m
Weapons of Mass Distraction
In this episode I read an awesome e mail from a social worker who needs comedy to survive her job. I read a work in progress first chapter of my book. hugepianist.com for tour dateswhydidnttheylaugh@gmail.com hit me with your favorite jokes from all my episodes, I'm putting together sets to self produce some comedy albums. I NEED YOUR HELP!!
50m Feb 03, 2017
50m
#133 The British are Cumin
I break down a show in London. The U.K tour was incredible, I still can't believe it happened. I also can't believe how much English people love spices and what they are willing to do for them. blueapron.com/owen for 3 free mealshugepianist.com for tour dateswhydidnttheylaugh@gmail.com to feed the bear some honey
46m Jan 27, 2017
46m
#132 Hygge
Welcome to the wonderful and peaceful Danish existence of Hygge. Are you intrigued? Excited? Relaxed? Open? By a crackling fire? Yeeeeah you get it. Enjoy! Much love to all of you for supporting and listening. If you want to support more and get more episodes go to patreon.com/wdtlblueapron.com/OWEN for 3 free incredible meals and a way to support the podhugepianist.com for tour dateswhydidntth...
49m Jan 24, 2017
49m
Impractical Joker Brian Quinn
Floating down the thames river in England Brian and I discuss the role of comedy in fire fighting, what makes a great leader, and our drunken night with Neville long bottom. patreon.com/wdtl to support the show and get more contentblueapron.com/owen for a free trial of awesome foodwhydidnttheylaugh@gmail.comhugepianist.com for tour dates
38m Jan 16, 2017
38m
#130 Drunk History
Had a blast doing New Years shows in Florida. Hung out with Mike from Sword and scale. This show went off the rails and would love your input. email me at whydidnttheylaugh@gmail.comhugepianist.com for tour datessign up for patreon and keep the lights on this show!patreon.com/wdtlmuch love!
34m Jan 10, 2017
34m
Dan The Man (a drinkoff with an oil lobbyist)
At the pittsburgh improv a very unique man started interacting with me and ended up shaping the whole show. He ended up being the most interesting man I have met in a long time. I nicknamed him the psychodelic dinausaur and his backstory was incredible. Lot of drinking, lot of laughs. Please subscribe, comment, and sharehugepianist.com for tour datesemail me whydidnttheylaugh@gmail.comjoin my p...
40m Dec 30, 2016
40m
To the Neon gods They Made
I had 5 very different and very interesting shows at the Pittsburgh improv last week. Always a blast in pittsburgh. This episode some of the live clips have a buzzing but i had to use them because it was too interesting of a story to pass up. I actually used restraint with the crowd and learned something incredible. subscribe and share if you like itwhydidnttheylaugh@gmail.comhugepianist.com fo...
29m Dec 22, 2016
29m
The Truth behind "Free Bird"
My last episode sparked some controversy about my claim that the song "free bird" is nonsense. So, on this bonus episode we walk through the song line by line. Enjoy! Share and comment if you enjoy it, helps a lot. hugepianist.com for tour datesemail me at whydidnttheylaugh@gmail.commuch love! Stay Hydrated!
47m Dec 16, 2016
47m
#126 Trust me, No one wants to hear Free Bird
My first time at Helium comedy club in st louis was a blast! Great club, great crowds, but i had one show where i had to ride the wave between hostility and release. Perfect for a why didn't they laugh episode. Every topic imaginable was covered and hopefully this episode will help you see the difference between the false reality we are shown on the news versus the reality of human nature. Peop...
45m Dec 15, 2016
45m
Walken Texas Ranger
This week in houston I try a new joke that bombs. I was influenced by two books I read this week. "Based on a true story" by norm mcdonald is the funniest book I've ever listened to and I highly recommend it. I also recommend "A Billion Wicked Thoughts" a book about human sexuality from the perspective of billions of internet searches. I'm on the road a lot these days, check to see when I will ...
58m Dec 07, 2016
58m
#124: The Wounded Deer Jump Highest
Inspired by a listener email I dedicate an episode to the question of why people get defensive. I ask for your help with a joke. I'm working on as well as my new patreon page. http://patreon.com/wdtl for extra content for as little as 1 dollar a month. http://hugepianist.com for touring dates whydidnttheylaugh@gmail.com
45m Nov 30, 2016
45m
#123: Dave Chappelle as Odysseus
On the heels of a very emotional election Dave Chappelle takes the Saturday Night Live stage. The hero's return. The nation watches to see what he will do. In this podcast I break down word for word what he did, why I believe he did it, and what it meant to people. I also break down the criticisms and weird vibes I've gotten this past week from people in LA I considered friends. Enjoy! and happ...
59m Nov 24, 2016
59m
#122: Mercy and Revenge
This week we take a look at one heckler and how she sent me down a path of human understanding. A battle took place in my mind and heart between mercy for the weak and revenge against an enemy. Subscribe on https://patreon.com/wdtl for bonus episode. https://huge​​pianist.com for beer coasters. Touring all the time so keep an eye on when I'm coming to a city near you! much love.
34m Nov 15, 2016
34m
#121: Made in America
I recorded this before the election and I predicted results wrong but I got a lot right. It's fairly obviously to me why the results came in the way they did and it's not for the reasons people keep talking about on social media. I also play a phone conversation I have with my mom who's the most brilliant person alive. The future of this podcast is up to you! buy beer coasters at huge​https://​...
2hr 23m Nov 09, 2016
2hr 23m
#120: Savage in Atlanta
​This episode we explore the deep and dangerous emotional realm of a small hostile drunk crowd in the deep south. I hope this helps explain why certain professions make people speak a little more directly. Enjoy! subscribe and comment those numbers help us get sponsors!if you wanna donate to the show you can buy me a beer at https://hugepianist.comthanks for listening!
31m Nov 03, 2016
31m
#119: The Euphoria of Honesty
This episode I double up and do a review of South Park's newest episode along with jokes from my last week in Atlanta. Breaking down the triggering mechanisms meant to keep us from reforming our world is tough, fortunately comedians exist. I have brand new beer coasters you can get at https://hugepianist.com subscribe and share the podcast por favor!email me at whydidnttheylaugh@gmail.com​
42m Oct 27, 2016
42m
#118: South Park "A Douche & A Danish" Review
Possibly the best South Park yet. I even took notes on this one and watched it twice to make sure I did a good job with this episode. Email me thoughts whydidnttheylaugh@gmail.comhttps://Hugepianist.com for tour dates
48m Oct 20, 2016
48m
#117: Duck Tales
​I finally cracked the code to the duck joke and it's pretty amazing how it happened. I read a lot of awesome listener e-mails and go off some tangents. Thanks for listening! I'm at the Atlanta punchline this weekend https://hugepianist.com for your own case closed beers open hand made wooden coasters.
38m Oct 19, 2016
38m
#116: South Park "Weiner's Out" Review
As promised I will review every new episode of South Park. This week's was great because it touched on the culpability of the group for the actions of an individual. Awesome episode. Comment and share unless you don't even care AT ALL!!https://hugepianist.com for tour dates!
24m Oct 14, 2016
24m
#115: Us and Us
In this episode i go back to my roots and analyze one joke trying desperately to make it work. It was a joke I thought I had, but after some great talks with a Lebanese dude, a gay dude on twitter, and a good look at my own faulty assumptions I gave it another show. I also reviewed the book "The Dorito effect" by Mark Schatzker. Unbelievable book. Read it! If you don't have time just listen to ...
30m Oct 12, 2016
30m
#114: In Desperate Need of Wool
​Since moving to Saranac Lake I've had less guests on because famous comedians don't live here and I always figured people want famous guests. I rethought that, and realized that most famous people have identical thoughts on just about everything. The listeners of this podcast seem to really enjoy the quest for human knowledge through the perspectives of different people. This week I chat with ...
35m Oct 05, 2016
35m
#113: South Park "The Damned" Review
This week's South Park was hilarious and profound. Let's discuss. whydidnttheylaugh@gmail.comhttps://hugepianist.com for tour dates and hand crafted coasters
28m Sep 30, 2016
28m
#112: The Nation Heals
This week we go over some bits from Dallas. I sent out my first round of "case closed beers open" hand crafted coasters. Hugepianist.com for touring dates as well as info on how to get your coasters. This episode is pretty all over the map so now exactly sure how to describe it. Enjoy! and share it with friends who'd enjoy. ​
26m Sep 28, 2016
26m
#111: South Park Episode 2 Recap
Reviewing the latest episode of South Park. Subscribe/rate/comment and love peoplehttp://Hugepianist.com for touring.
40m Sep 23, 2016
40m
#110: Big Bad Wolf
Just got back from an 11 day tour and kind of lost my mind. Fortunately that's good for podcasting. This week I try to figure out how to do a joke about fairy tales and what's changed to make modern people more paranoid.Subscribe/rate/comment every bit helps https://Hugepianist.com for dates Whydidnttheylaugh@gmail.com
29m Sep 21, 2016
29m
#109: South Park VS Gladwell
​This week I analyze the amazing season 20 premier of South Park and compare it with Malcom Gladwell's view of satire. He's very confident that comedy should serve some sort of agenda and I find this to be false. But, I'm a 16 year comedy vet and he's a long distance running economist from Canada so what do I know? Please comment, rate, subscribe because it helps the podcast get seen more in go...
32m Sep 15, 2016
32m
#108: Who Pays The Jester?
This week I read some awesome emails and start an argument with myself about rather or not comedy should have a point or just be for the visceral response of laughter. Shout out to Bob for helping out with the audio on my new podcast "Case Closed Beers Open" and Mike from the sword and scale for giving me advice on how to do a podcast with a story line. Subscribe/rate/comment and please keep se...
25m Sep 08, 2016
25m
#107: Shallow Graves with Kirk Fox
Long time friend Kirk Fox chats with me about fascinating things. Check him out @kirkfox on Twitter he's on of the funniest human beings alive. Check out my new podcast CASE CLOSED BEERS OPEN. I'm doing with my brother now available on iTunes or my website http://hugepianist.com if you have an android. Subscribe, comment, rate the podcasts, it helps a lot. Touring a lot these days as well so ...
55m Aug 31, 2016
55m
#106: Pissy Button with my Dad
One of the only times in history I've enjoyed a bombed joke that I'll share with you. Something magical happened when I performed at a benefit for "tour de force" (charity for families of fallen first responders.) I also share a song I wrote for Saranac Lake and can use all the help I can get. I also had a magical conversation with my dad about being a dad, my mom's miscarriages, his friendship...
39m Aug 24, 2016
39m
#105: Caveman Cable
This week a joke spawns an audience member to introduce me to a fascinating guy Slavoj Zizek. I give a preview of our new podcast "Case Closed." You can see me live! http://www.hugepianist.comshout out to Bob Houle for helping out with sound. If you enjoyed the podcast, subscribe, rate, comment, share. every bit helpswhydidnttheylaugh@gmail.com​
35m Aug 17, 2016
35m
#104: Battlefield Paralysis with Eric Nimmer and my brother
Eric Nimmer is a comic who had my back when Walter was being born and made sure I got to the airport on time. He's a 4 tour Afghanistan vet and a genius on stage. We are gonna do a sketch called PTSDaycare "I'll be up shaking and crying for no reason, I might as well watch your baby!." We will get backlash from social justice warriors who got PTSD from their dad not hugging them once.My brother...
1hr 32m Aug 11, 2016
1hr 32m
#103: The Burden of Comedy
In this episode I tackle a very tough subject in response to the crowd trying to buzzfeed me (a new term I coined which describes the phenomenon of responding strongly to only the first two sentences someone says disregarding the following 100). I had a blast at Parlor Live and got some great audio from it. I also discover I've been part of a tribe all along, it's just my tribe has changed so ...
34m Aug 03, 2016
34m
#102: Clap For Babies
First episode recorded at our new home in Saranac Lake, NY. My dad has turned a corner in his life so I play a little audio from him. I show you examples of how much of an asshole I am compared to my wife, and I show with stand up clips what the main factor was for moving away from Los Angeles. Listener Dan sent me a hilarious e mail that I read. I show an example of the internet being great wi...
43m Jul 27, 2016
43m
#101: "Can we still be friends" with Jon Roy
This week John joins me to go over his jokes. We disagree on a lot of things but drank beers til close at Hollywood improv. So disagreements can be the building blocks of friendship. This was recorded at the Hollywood improv right before me and the family moved to Saranac Lake NY! Enjoy! Email me whydidnttheylaugh@gmail.comFort Worth and Syracuse next month. Hugepianist.com for tixStay hydrated...
1hr 40m Jul 20, 2016
1hr 40m
#100: Lions and Bananas with Matt Iseman
I read an awesome listener letter than spawns some solid solo conversation with myself. Play a clip I've been working on about having empathy for the youth. I get to interview a long time friend, comedian, and great guy Matt Iseman who hosts "American Ninja Warrior" and talks about how and why he left the medical field. I also review a book I just finished called TRUST ME, I'M LYING TO YOU by...
1hr 19m Jul 13, 2016
1hr 19m
#99: Free Comedy
In this episode I closely analyze one line about why people should stay in monogamous relationships. I analyze why a joke about gay pride backfires as well as a crowd clip showing why I love New York. I recommend the book "The Obstacle is the Way" by Ryan Holiday as well as talk about exactly why my wife and I have decided to move to Saranac Lake, NY.Subscribe/rate/comment and e mail me at whyd...
53m Jul 06, 2016
53m
#98: "A Flash of Brilliance" with Clayton Thomas
I got to sit down with hilarious comedian Clayton Thomas. I met him back in the day on the set of “Sullivan and Son” and did Alonzo Bodden’s podcast with him a few months ago. He’s been on Arsenio, Comic View, BET, Jamie Foxx’s radio show, worked with Kevin Hart and Mike Epps and hails from Detroit. This was one of those interviews that I was pumped about because he’s funny but by the end it wa...
1hr 23m Jul 01, 2016
1hr 23m
#97: Google God
In this solo episode, a joking bombing I wrote about google searches sends me on a quest for knowledge that takes me to some profound realizations about how the world works. Email me whydidnttheylaugh@gmail.comsubscribe/comment/ratehugepianist.comthank you for listening
43m Jun 29, 2016
43m
#96: "I Never Got to My Clip" with Nicole Silverberg
Former librarian and writer for GQ and Reductress, Nicole Silverberg chats with me about some cool stuff. As I was walking home after I realized that I blanked on playing a joke that I bombed pretty bad in. Next episode I'll get to it. Subscribe/comment/rate the podcast it helps a lot. Email me at whydidnttheylaugh@gmail.com and check out hugepianist.com for tour dates.
1hr 27m Jun 22, 2016
1hr 27m
#95: "Did I Do Good?" with Bert Kreischer
This week Bert and I did a swapcast. His podcast is awesome check it out bertcast.com he's an awesome dude and I've known him forever. The end of the episode I tell a story about being on Joey Diaz's podcast and this is the video of the event. I got so high I lost my mind https://youtu.be/-DGGlIAYA Hugepianist.com for tour dates. Share this episode of you like it! Thank you
2hr 39m Jun 16, 2016
2hr 39m