Isn't That Special

Be thankful that we cut out 10 minutes of arguing over how the specials we review get picked and you only get the last 2 minutes. Then it's a live holiday gift exchange followed by a discussion of holiday show gimmicks and the 'Schnitzelbank' before we finally we get to Rodney Dangerfield's 1983 special It's Not Easy Bein' Me. The special is available on Youtube: It's Not Easy Bein' Me .   You sho...

Just a mere 14 weeks late we get around to ranking the best and worst of the specials we reviewed in Season One! Of course not before we have a long, irrelevant preamble discussing the contentious hot topics of middle names, Quinoa and pest control.  No need to watch anything before this episode so that's a blessing at least! Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos .  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira...

This week we get seasonally topical with discussions on heating bills, holiday traditions and Bill's fabulous new coat hood. Then its another time warp back to the 1984 special An Audience with Joan Rivers. The special is available on Youtube: An Audience With Joan Rivers (1984) .  You should watch it before listening to the review.  Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos .  Juanitos, led by Juan...

You won't believe how long we spend discussing our favourite pens. Yes pens. Don't know what GERD is? You will now! If you're not interested in the thrillg world of sitcom pilots you can skip that bit and head to the 25 minute mark when  finally we get to Sam Kinison's 1987 special Breaking The Rules. The special is available on Daily Motion: Breaking The Rules .   You should watch it before liste...

In the pre-review ramble today we discuss whether Covid was a good or bad thing, another potential show rename, Nationalism and at l-e-n-g-t-h we revisit Janet Jackson's Superbowl 'wardrobe malfunction'.  finally we get to Anthony Jeselnik's 2013 special Caligula. The special is available on Youtube: Caligula .   You should watch it before listening to the review.  Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by J...

This episode is waaaay too long. You might want to skip it. In an exhausting pre-amble we cover Billy Joel, pipe smoking, paper-based pornography and create a new game segment.  Eventually we review Ian Edwards' 2025 special Untitled. The special is available on Youtube: Ian Edwards - Untitled .  You should watch it before listening to the review.  Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos .  Juanit...

An insanely long lead in this week covers, Halloween tradition, Guy Fawkes/Forks, hallucinogenic experiences and our very first listener feedback! Eventually we review Michael Che's 2016 special Michael Che Matters. The special is available on Netflix: Michael Che Matters .  You should watch it before listening to the review.  Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos .  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveir...

Featuring the usual preamble about haircuts plus discussions on financial prudence, erectile disfunction pills and a full and frank apology from Bill for comments made about a comedian in a previous episode. Eventually we review Doug Stanhope's 2013 special Beer Hall Putsch. The special is available for free on youtube: Beer Hall Putsch  . You should watch it before listening to the review.   Them...

Are we pro or anti King? Find out today. How did Adam Sandler fare at the UC? Find out today. What is the deal with dollar hot dogs at Jewel? Find out today. Eventually we review Andrew Santino's special White Noise. The special is available on Hulu for the country's wealthiest citizens: White Noise  . You should watch it before listening to the review.   Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos . ...

We return to the subject of train travel and give big ups to The Fargo TV Series before knuckling down to the review of Caleb Hearon's debut special Model Comedian. The special is available on HBO for the country's wealthiest citizens: Model Comedian.   You should watch it before listening to the review.   Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos .  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single Fren...

We talk about a not-happening roadtrip, common law marriage and what Mark can or can't afford before finally heading over to Sheffield and Belmont to review Iliza Shlesinger's 2016 special Comfirmed Kills at The Vic Theater. The special is available on Netflix or, and we didn't tell you this, for free on Dailymotion: Confirmed Kills   You should watch it before listening to the review.   Theme mus...

We talk about glasses, baseball and Australia before heading down under to review Randy Writes A Novel by comedy muppet Randy Feltface.  The special is available on Youtube for totes free!: Randy Writes A Novel .  You should watch it before listening to the review.   Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos .  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing lati...

We kick things off with a fresh batch of expletives in 'Guess The Swearword' before segueing neatly into a review of Nikki Glaser's 2016 offering Perfect.  The special is available on Youtube for totes free!: Perfect   You should watch it before listening to the review.   WARNING: We only get to the subject of recapping Bill's train trip to Seattle at the end of the episode. That's a lot of meande...

We spend time discussing overnight train travel and continue with our wildly popular new 'Guess The Swearword' segment before finally moving on to the subject of Bo Burnham's 2013 offering What.  The special is available on Youtube for totes free!: What.   You should watch it before listening to the review. It already has 26 MILLION views! WARNING: This episode is only slighly shorter than the act...

We spend more time than is seemly discussing Oasis and introducing our new 'Guess The Swearword' segment before finally moving on to the subject of Sarah Silverman's 2013 offering We Are Miracles . The special is available for rock stars with HBO and also on Youtube for $4: We are Miracles  .You should watch it before listening to the review! WARNING: This episode is the longest one ever.  Theme m...

We spend more time than is seemly discussing haircuts before finally moving on to the subject of Joe Pera's 2023 offering Slow and Steady. The special is available on Youtube: Slow and Steady  and you should watch it before listening to the review! WARNING: This episode is more hair-focused than comedy-focused. FUN FACT: This is the first episode in Season 2 of the podcast! Theme music: El Cha Cha...

We discuss Southie culture, Adam Sandler (again), male fashion tips and finally knuckle down to the 2013 Special My Girlfriend's Boyfriend by Mike Birbiglia! It is available to watch for free on Youtube: My Girlfriend's Boyfriend and you should watch it before listening to the review! WARNING: This episode is unnecessarily long. FUN FACT: This is the final episode in Season 1 of the podcast! Theme...

We're back from Europe all rested and sophisticated and in this episode the comedy time machine takes us back to 1995 for Dana Carvey's Critic's Choice stand-up special! The special is available on Youtube: Critic's Choice  and you should watch it before listening to the review!  Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos .  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul ban...

We finally get to discuss the work of somebody we've actually met with the latest special from Lodge alumni and go-gal Beth Stelling: If You didn't Want Me Then   The 2025 special is available on Netflix for those with disposable income and you should watch it before listening to the review! This episodes includes ruminations on days gone past at The Lincoln Lodge and whether women are funny to ot...

We discuss scooter maintenance briefly before tackling The Elephant In The Room which is also the name of the special from legendary and late lamented comedian Patrice O'Neal. The 2011 special is viewable on Youtube for free -  Elephant In The Room   - and you should watch it before listening to the review! This episodes includes ruminations on the glory days of VHS. Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by...

We head back over 'the pond' to check out Brett Goldstein's debut stand up special The Second Best Night Of Your Life! You can rent this on Apple TV or Hulu some how and you should do so before listening to the review! This episodes includes ruminations on the glory days of VHS. Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos .  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band...

We head back to the 80's (sigh) to check out Gallagher's wildly weird Over Your Head special! You can rent this on Amazon Prime for a highly affordable $1.99: Over Your Head  and you should do so before listening to the review! This episodes includes ruminations on the glory days of VHS. Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos .  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and...

Bill and Mark cross the Atlantic to review British iconoclast Stewart Lee's seminal Basic Lee special! You can view the entire 92 minute epic on youtube: Basic Lee .This episode also includes ruminations on integrity and nihilism so be warned! Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos .  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid ja...

Bill and Mark follow up the retrospective look back at 2000's Killing Them softly with a full 50 minute shakedown of  2024's highly devisive The Dreamer! Pssst...you didn't hear it from us but you can see the special on Daily Motion RN if you' don't have Netflix: The Dreamer  This lengthy episode also includes discussions on what we think we sound like and Mark's reticence to engage in pointless a...

Bill and Mark set out to illustrate comedy history with back to back reviews of the first ever Dave Chappelle special, 2000's Killing Them Softly, followed by an episode dedicated to 2024's highly devisive The Dreamer! If you haven't already done so you can watch the first special on Youtube: Killing Them Softly . This lengthy episode also includes discussions on car maintenance and the intro musi...