Standupworld

We’re in New York for this one. Comedian Pete Lee and Nick Melillo of Foundation Cigars join me at the Stand. Pete lost his house in the Palisades fire. He found out while he was on stage, and then he went and did The Tonight Show. He talks about rebuilding, his eight years “in development” at the Comedy Store, and why moving to New York with a backpack and a CPAP made him funnier. He also tells u...

SO… WHAT’S IT LIKE WRITING JOKES FOR DONALD TRUMP?T here are writing jobs. Then there are writing jobs where you sit down at your computer and think:Okay. What would Donald Trump think is funny? My guest this week on STANDUPWORLD is comedian Adam Hunter, who actually got hired to write comedy material for Trump. That alone was enough for me. I wanted to know how you write jokes for somebody with s...

Comedian Dave Landau joins Mike to talk Detroit, Mile Davis, his mother, his new special and more.

Stand Up World #103: Aaron Berg — The Best Stand-Up Special in Years Stand Up World is back with comedian Aaron Berg, whose new stand-up special is one of the best comedy specials to come out in years. Host Mike Binder sits down with Aaron — who he recently met in New York — for a wide-ranging conversation covering stand-up comedy, acting, philosophy, and life on the road. Aaron Berg is a Toronto-...

Five underrated comedians you need to know — Dave Landau, Cristina Mariani, Sam Tripoli, Vinny Fasline, and Owen Smith bring their best stand-up clips to Stand Up World with Mike Binder. Mike talks about and plays clips for five comics that he currently thinks are great.

a fun episode with Aaron Weber from the Nateland podcast and a regular at Zanies in Nashville, one of the best comedy clubs in the country. Enjoy this one. It's a fun one.

Mike has some strong words with Jesus. Comedian Jesus Sepulveda. One of the hottests new comics on the scene today. This is a fun one. Enjoy!!

New York comic, Matt Ruby is the guest this week, talking about his clever new special, BOLO! 

Mike talks to his buddy, Comedian and promoter Jimmy Shin about his new 800 Pound Gorilla special WOK THIS WAY, and the stand up shows he produces around the country.

Katherine Blanford joins Mike as his first in studio guest! Check out her new special, Catholic Cowgirl: https://youtu.be/H35bMrQLI5o?si=HL9ZnCaPdTyOxC7f

Mike welcomes Jeff Dye to the podcast Check out his new special, The Last Cowboy in LA

Mike welcomes The Dark Queen, Adrienne Iapalucci to the podcast 

R.I.P. to ED BLUESTONE Long time stand up comedy fans will know Ed from his droll humor on the Tonight Show in the Carson days, and his National Lampoon writing (‘BUY THIS MAGAZINE OR WE’ll KILL THIS DOG' Cover) Ed sadly passed away last week. This weeks podcast is a way to say goodbye to an old friend.

Mike patches together a Greg Fitzsimmons episode Check out Greg's pretty damn amazing new special, "YOU KNOW ME" shot at the Comedy Mothership

Mike welcomes back the truly talented, hilarious, crowd pleasing Josh Wolf Check out Josh's new special, Four Stories on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aGVUxQCEC_c?si=zrXD78vunHmBcuuw

The hilarious Dave Landau joins us

Francisco Ramos is a smart, funny comedian. Granted he’s not that smart, he made the decision to come on my podcast, but other than that he’s made some pretty good career choices. He’s got a fun style, he’s loose and authentic and there really isn’t anyone working quite like him. He has a new special out that he shot at Brad Garret’s club in Las Vegas released by the 800 Pound Gorilla gang, and he...

Comedian and filmmaker Raanan Hershberg joins us to talk about his hilarious new stand-up special, Brave Check out "Brave" on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gMz4nrdX9w8?si=CQ6DXsWuqfCz_7l9

Mike's guest is his old friend and one of the stars of his film Reign Over Me, the legendary comic, actor, and singer, Robert Klein. Don't miss this episode as Mike spends time with not only a friend, but his childhood hero, and the biggest inspiration on his life and career. Visit StandUpWorld.com for more stand-up comedy news, stand-up comedy stories, and stand-up comedy content

Welcome to Standupworld, Episode #72 with Standup comic and filmmaker Sam Rubinoff. A multi-talent out of New York, Sam makes truly exceptional film shorts that are funny, real and insightful. Mike compares him to his long time friend the great Judd Apatow, and thinks Sam has the chops to go all the way. Check out this interesting interview with the two of them, and Mike's producer, Kailey Zelek

Standupworld #71 Mike has on Mark Schiff and Danny Lobell, the hosts of the hot new podcast, "We Think It's Funny" and his good buddy (and cabin companion), Griffin James.

Mike talks with one of his oldest friends in comedy Marlon Wayans about Marlon's last two specials, God Loves me, and Good Grief, about his family, his parents, his work ethic and his plans for the future.

In today's episode, Mike talks to one of his old pals from The Comedy Store, Jimmy Shubert! Jimmy is one of the funniest comics in the country, travels the world doing standup, and has an outstanding special available for rent or purchase on his website! Visit StandUpWorld.com for more stand-up comedy news, stand-up comedy stories, and stand-up comedy content! Be sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for mor...