Can Stand-Up Comedy Survive Woke Culture Today?
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This week, Jack and Mike welcome stand-up comedienne Leighann Lord who weighs in on the future of the stand-up comedy profession in wake of the Smith/C. Rock debacle at the Oscars. Will audience members feel emboldened to copycat Will Smith? How much is race a part of it? And should we ban roasting humor? The guys also discuss their first Webby Award Honoree Award in the Best Co-Host category! Listen to all the details of their win here. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
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