Episodes
Tom highlights sets from strong dynamic comedians Greg Warren and Jasper Redd, while taking a dive into listener emails. Joke Detective update, while a new unsolved joke mystery is explored.
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Tig Notaro
Greg Warren
Jasper Redd
Rae Sanni
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Published 07/09/20
This week, our beloved comedy scholar and joke detective, Tom, breaks down bits from Jon Dore and Todd Barry. Also in this episode, Tom opens up about meeting Todd Barry in a hospital and proceeding to humiliate himself.
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Naomi Ekperigin
Jon Dore
Todd Barry
Pat Regan
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Published 07/02/20
Tom shares stand-up from two clever and charming comics, Aparna Nancherla and Langston Kerman. Also in this episode, Tom reads a DM that inspires a new segment where he offers tips to aspiring stand-ups.
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Nore Davis
Aparna Nancherla
Langston Kerman
Matthew Broussard
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Published 06/25/20
This week, Tom highlights some strong sets from Emmy Blotnick and Dave Attell. Also in this episode, a discussion on network television, nipple censorship, and Tom’s questionable search history.
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Michelle Buteau
Emmy Blotnick
Dave Attell
Petey DeAbreu
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Published 06/18/20
Tom is back with clips from two sharp and incomparable comics, Roy Wood Jr. and Chloe Hilliard. Also in this episode, Tom shares some insightful words from the one and only Dave Chappelle.
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Jourdain Fisher
Roy Wood Jr.
Chloe Hilliard
Mia Jackson
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Published 06/11/20
Tom queues up a bit from his first fan-suggested comic, the legendary Mitch Hedberg, followed by a clip from red-state Nate Bargatze. Also in this episode, an in-depth discussion on one-liners and clean comedy.
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Jo Firestone
Mitch Hedberg
Nate Bargatze
Jordan Temple
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Published 05/28/20
Tom and Coach start off strong with borderline flirtatious compliments. This week features a classic clip from Nick Swardson, who Tom and his friends once drove 5 hours to see perform. Also in this episode, Tom selects a set from Wanda Sykes and shares a story of auditioning in front of her…twice.
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Kristen Schaal
Nick Swardson
Wanda Sykes
Mekki Leeper
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Published 05/21/20
A quarantined Tom is really missing stand-up and Comedy Cellar chicken wings, and he fondly discusses some of his favorite bits from Rory Scovel and Hannibal Buress. Also in this episode, Tom reveals he once couldn’t imagine a life where he wasn’t in the NBA despite being repeatedly cut from his high school team.
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Dan Mintz
Rory Scovel
Hannibal Buress
Punkie Johnson
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Published 05/14/20
It’s Mom’s week! Tom shares his favorite moments from Comedy Central's brand-new documentary, “Call Your Mother.” Roy Wood Jr., Rachel Feinstein, Fortune Feimster, and Judy Gold chat with their mothers about their comedic careers and the art of telling family jokes on stage. Also in this episode, some bonus stand-up from John Mulaney and Ayo Edebiri. Tune in to Comedy Central this Sunday, 5/10 at 10:00pm EST to watch “Call Your Mother.”
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John Mulaney
Roy...
Published 05/07/20
This week Tom breaks down bits from Marcia Belsky, Henry Phillips, and Tony Woods, which Coach Tea thinks are some of his strongest picks yet. Also in this episode: a conversation about the stigma of musical comedy and an intro to comic Biniam Bizuneh.
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Marcia Belsky
Henry Phillips
Tony Woods
Biniam Bizuneh
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Published 04/30/20
Tom shares stand-up from Andy Woodhull and Kevin Meaney, which leads Coach to question Tom's state of mind. Also in this episode, young Tom was let down by Will Smith's "Hitch" when he left the theater and still didn't know how to pick up girls.
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Marie Faustin
Andy Woodhull
Kevin Meaney
Rachel Mac
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Published 04/23/20
Self-proclaimed "Stand-Up Comedy DJ," Tom Thakkar, has been preparing for this role his entire life. This week, he celebrates the craft of Maria Bamford and Paul F. Tompkins. Also in this episode, Coach and Tom get in their first fight.
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Chanel Ali
Maria Bamford
Paul F. Tompkins
Vic Henley
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Published 04/16/20
In this bonus episode, Tom breaks down his favorite moments from the brand-new documentary, "This Is Stand-Up." Comedic legends, like Dave Attell and Jessica Kirson, discuss everything from how they got their start to bouncing back after bombing. Also in this episode, Tom reveals his stand-up influences and how they inspired him to rewrite his own narrative through stand-up. Tune in to Comedy Central this Sunday, 4/12 at 10:00pm EST to watch "This Is Stand-Up."
Published 04/11/20
Week 2: Tom, getting more and more restless in quarantine, grounds himself with some sweet sets from Patrice O'Neal and Matt Braunger. Also in this episode, Tom and Coach Tea debate the age-old question: Is going live on Instagram thirsty?
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Ali Siddiq
Patrice O'Neal
Matt Braunger
Molly Kearney
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Published 04/09/20
Introducing our new host, Tom Thakkar! Tom copes with the quarantine by diving into classic bits from John Mulaney, Norm Macdonald, and Bonnie McFarlane. Also in this episode, a clip from Season 3 of 'This Week at the Comedy Cellar' where Joe DeRosa has just discovered that Tom Hanks tested positive for Coronavirus.
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Ethan Simmons-Patterson
John Mulaney
Norm Macdonald
Bonnie McFarlane
Joe DeRosa
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Published 04/02/20
Best of the year episode! Listen to more from each comic below:
Roy Wood Jr. - No One Loves You
Rosebud Baker - Comedy Central Stand-Up Featuring
Josh Johnson - Comedy Central Stand-Up Featuring
Jessica Kirson - Talking To Myself
Published 12/19/19
The holiday episode! Check out more from each comic below:
Jim Gaffigan - Beyond The Pale
Michelle Buteau - Shut Up
Lewis Black - Anticipation
Anthony Jeselnik - Shakespeare
Joel Kim Booster - Model Minority
Published 12/12/19
Half hour edition of Stand-Up w/ Chris Distefano featuring an interview with Allen Strickland Williams.
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Allen Strickland Williams - CCSUP
David Gborie - CCSUP
Charles Gould - CCSUP
Sara Schaefer - CCSUP
Zach Galifianakis - CCP
Published 12/05/19
Half hour episode with comedian Joe Kwaczala!
Joe Kwaczala - Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents
Eugene Mirman - Comedy Central Presents
Demetri Martin - Comedy Central Presents
Jim Gaffigan - Comedy Central Presents
Published 11/21/19
Stand-up from Chris Distefano and an announcement about what's happening soon on Stand-Up w/ Chris Distefano.
Published 11/14/19
Half hour themed episode with comedian Nore Davis! He talks all things stand-up, shares details on what it took to prepare for the half hour taping, and also reveals the one credit he has that no other comic does.
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Nore Davis - Thank You, Goodnight
Jenny Zigrino - Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents
Greer Barnes - Comedy Central Presents
Rory Scovel - The Half Hour
Published 11/07/19
Behind the scenes details about recording the half hour with comedian Mia Jackson in another special Half-Hour themed episode!
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Mia Jackson
Will Miles - Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents
Amy Schumer - Comedy Central Presents
Roy Wood Jr. - Father Figure
Published 10/31/19
Another special half hour episode featuring comedians from this season's Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents and an interview with Dulcé Sloan!
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Dulcé Sloan
Jaboukie Young-White - CCSUP
Vanessa Gonzalez - CCSUP
Maria Bamford - Ask Me About My New God!
Published 10/24/19
Special Comedy Central Half Hour episode featuring an interview with Tom Thakkar! Make sure to catch his half hour, premiering Friday 11/1 at 11pm on Comedy Central.
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Tom Thakkar - Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents
Nick Swardson - CC Presents
Jim Gaffigan - CC Presents
Tony Woods - CC Presents
Published 10/17/19
Half Hour kickoff episode with guest host Tom Thakkar!
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Bill Burr - Comedy Central Presents
Maria Bamford - Comedy Central Presents
Chris D'Elia - Comedy Central Presents
Zach Galifianakis - Comedy Central Presents
Published 10/10/19