Humorism Evening Podcast

Seth discusses an update regarding a recent newsletter, this past weekend's SNL host, the SiriusXM controversy, and Bert Kreischer's announcement that he's starting a comedy union. References: https://www.humorism.xyz/alex-jones-still-has-shooters/ https://www.humorism.xyz/about-that-shane-gillis-monologue/ https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/1006221/sebastian-maniscalco-siriusxm-channel-contro...

Seth discusses a reader question about the Diceman.

Concerning Sebastian Maniscalco's Comedy Radio, UCB, and a look back at the Reign of Terror. References: https://standupforstandup.org/siriusxm https://thebaffler.com/salvos/no-but-hogan https://www.humorism.xyz/this-is-a-huge-problem/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Urhuv4FVPWg

A mailbag episode discussing Dave Chappelle and a certain notorious podcasting trio. References: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/portuguese-artists-drop-out-jerry-seinfeld-festival-1236693444/ https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/30/arts/television/anthony-jeselnik-netflix.html https://www.vulture.com/article/stavros-halkias-maria-bamford-questionnaire.html https://www.youtube.com/w...

This episode concerns Pete Davidson, Colin Jost, and Joe DeRosa. References: https://www.brooklynpaper.com/pete-davidson-colin-jost-staten-island-ferry/ https://www.thecityreporter.nyc/2026/04/27/colin-jost-pete-davidson-snl-comics-ferry-artifical-reef/ https://www.theblackhoody.com/p/netflix-passed-joe-derosa-put-up

This episode discusses the erstwhile comedy boom, the Reggie Watts investigation in Rolling Stone, Kill Tony, Skankfest, and more. Here's an archived version of the Rolling Stone piece: https://archive.ph/FN8J9 If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis, please reach out immediately to the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or text HOME to the Crisis Text Lin...

Concerning Dani Zoldan's unpaid taxes.

No comedian has ever been racist, Kill Tony is still a Nazi podcast, and Tim Dillon believes in aliens.

On the Comedy Fee Tracker and some unreported documents I obtained about SNL’s early-pandemic return to the studio. References: Comedy Fee tracker/general FOIA research: https://www.humorism.xyz/fee-tracker/ https://www.humorism.xyz/whos-managing-chris-delia/ https://www.humorism.xyz/seventy-thousand-dollars/ SNL’s early-pandemic return: https://www.humorism.xyz/just-a-quick-reminder-that-snl-is/...

On comedy's power, Shane Gillis's record-breaking show, and Yondr's GOAT investor. References: On the Gillis show: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/shane-gillis-comedy-guinness-world-records-race-1236653474/ 2022 New Yorker profile: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/09/26/shane-gillis-fall-and-rise On "Sesh": https://seshproducts.com/blogs/posts/sesh-raises-40-million-from...

On how much money comedians make, what Lorne Michaels has to hide, and the New York Comedy Festival booking the racist of the hour. References: On my ongoing FOIA research: https://www.humorism.xyz/how-much-money-is-matt-rife-making/ The Lorne Michaels collection: https://www.hrc.utexas.edu/press/releases/2025/lorne-michaels-entrusts-harry-ransom-center-with-historic-snl-collection/ Ben Bankas: ht...

On being good. References: Virtue Signal Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/noisyghostpodcast/i-swear-we-like-standup Good One Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIUOY22WM_Q Good For You w/ Whitney Cummings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIvQtR5t-n0 Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast: https://youtu.be/RobObR3AG18?si=fbQK6fgS-ZL9y2RL&t=1489 Part of the Problem w/ Dave Smith: https://youtu.be/...

On Louis CK. References: New Yorker on Louis CK: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/02/10/can-louis-ck-spin-his-troubles-into-art Slate on Louis CK: https://slate.com/culture/2026/06/louis-ck-netflix-comedy-special-ridiculous-review.html Louis CK on Bill Maher at the Mark Twain Award ceremony: https://www.avclub.com/mark-twain-prize-bill-maher-louis-ck Stephen Dobyns, "How to Like It": https:...

On the return of Jeff Ross. References: The Rundown on Jeff Ross's Defamation Lawsuit: https://www.humorism.xyz/the-rundown-on-jeff-rosss-defamation/ Vulture/NYMag article about Jeff Ross: https://archive.is/0AeAQ Vanity Fair article ft. cameo from Bryan Freedman: https://archive.is/6qHgZ Hollywood Reporter report on the defamation case against Bryan Freedman: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/bus...

Revisiting the Riyadh Comedy Festival.

Concerning some professional matters, Marlon Wayans' defense of Dave Chappelle, and the Roast of Kevin Hart.

Concerning Nate Bargatze's monument to Nate Bargatze.

A podcast about the beginnings of the podcast, and then some other matters.