Inside Comedy with David Steinberg

A discussion on improvisation, character acting, and the balance between absurdity and emotional truth. Listen to more comedy from Spotted Dog Entertainment: https://linktr.ee/ClickHereForComedy

Television comedy across eras, highlighting character work, timing, and evolving comedic voices. Listen to more comedy from Spotted Dog Entertainment: https://linktr.ee/ClickHereForComedy

A mix of acting range and writing perspective, focusing on character development and comedic structure. Listen to more comedy from Spotted Dog Entertainment: https://linktr.ee/ClickHereForComedy

Counterculture comedy meets arena stand-up, examining shifts in audience taste and performance scale. Listen to more comedy from Spotted Dog Entertainment: https://linktr.ee/ClickHereForComedy

A defining conversation on political satire, late-night influence, and shaping modern comedic discourse. Listen to more comedy from Spotted Dog Entertainment: https://linktr.ee/ClickHereForComedy

Film comedy icons discuss transitioning between comedy and drama, and the craft behind iconic performances. Listen to more comedy from Spotted Dog Entertainment: https://linktr.ee/ClickHereForComedy

A multi-guest roundtable on stand-up evolution, storytelling styles, and navigating different comedy lanes. Listen to more comedy from Spotted Dog Entertainment: https://linktr.ee/ClickHereForComedy

Improvisational masters reflect on ensemble work, mockumentary style, and character creation. Listen to more comedy from Spotted Dog Entertainment: https://linktr.ee/ClickHereForComedy

David interviews comedian and voice actor Gilbert Gottfried and stand-up comic and actor Richard Lewis about their careers. Listen to more comedy from Spotted Dog Entertainment: https://linktr.ee/ClickHereForComedy

David Steinberg interviews a pair of sketch comedy stars and a comedy legend about their careers in the business. Listen to more comedy from Spotted Dog Entertainment: https://linktr.ee/ClickHereForComedy

David interviews Monty Python legend Eric Idle, and writer and actor Bob Einstein about their long careers.  

David interviews two iconic television comedians, veteran actor Dick Van Dyke and the star of Seinfeld and Veep Julia Louis-Dreyfus.  

David Steinberg interviews SNL and Weeds alum Kevin Nealon, and the controversial comic Andrew Dice Clay.  

David interviews Golden Globe and Grammy Award winning actor and singer Bette Middler, and Law & Order star Richard Belzer.

David interviews Academy Award winning actor Alan Arkin and actor Jonah Hill about their careers in comedy.  

Jimmy Fallon and actor and comedian Zach Galifianakis discuss their paths into comedy, influences that shaped their careers, and the balance between stand-up, sketch, and on-screen performance.

David Steinberg shares a warm, candid conversation with Robert Klein, reflecting on their friendship and the lessons they learned working together at The Second City, before sitting down with controversial host Bill Maher for a sharp, thought-provoking discussion.

David Steinberg talks with comedian Robert Schimmel about his difficult early years, his personal life, and the influences that shaped his voice. Schimmel reflects on pushing boundaries, getting thrown off Star Search, his connection with Howard Stern, and becoming one of Comedy Central's most provocative veteran comics.

From his unconventional childhood in Canada, Mike Myers traces the influences that shaped his comedic voice, including mentors like Lorne Michaels and Canadian comedy pioneer Johnny Wayne . Myers reflects on building characters that became cultural touchstones and his shared rise with Ben Stiller as defining figures of modern popular culture.

On this episode of Inside Comedy , David Steinberg interviews Susie Essman and comedy legend Carol Burnett . They discuss Burnett's role as the successor to Lucille Ball as the queen of American television comedy, her successful film career, and the craft of comedy across television, film, and voice work. A must-listen conversation about comedy history, influence, and longevity.  

In this episode, the program brings together Will Ferrell , reflecting on his early career and rise to fame on Saturday Night Live , alongside legendary performer Betty White , celebrated for her iconic role on The Golden Girls .

David Steinberg sits down with Jim Carrey and Keenen Ivory Wayans for a candid conversation about finding their voices, breaking rules, and redefining comedy for a new generation. A revealing look at two of comedy's most influential figures.

David Steinberg interviews comedy greats Steve Martin and Lily Tomlin about their lives in comedy, creative influences, and lasting impact on stand-up, television, and film. A must-listen conversation with two legendary performers.

On this episode of Inside Comedy, David Steinberg sits down with Drew Carey and Martin Mull for a candid, funny conversation about their lives, their influences, and the moments that shaped their comedy.

David Steinberg sits down with Judd Apatow and Tina Fey for a conversation about the turning points, lessons, and experiences that shaped their paths in comedy.