Daniel Lobell (of WTF and This American Life) talks Comedy & Philosophy

Modern Day Philosophers with Daniel Lobell

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Daniel Lobell of Comical Radio and This American Life is back once again. This time, he's diving head first into philosophy (a subject he knows little about) with fellow comedians (Marc Maron, Artie Lange, Maria Bamford, Lewis Black, Greg Fitzsimmons, Larry Miller, Reggie Watts etc.) and attempting to find the answers to life's great questions. Even if the questions just lead to more questions, there will be many laughs in between. You can listen and decide: Are comedians really "modern day philosophers"?

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Daniel Lobell (of WTF and This American Life) talks Comedy & Philosophy

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Comedy

Latest episode

May 19, 2026

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Episodes

Guest Patton Oswalt 19.05.2026

Comedian Patton Oswalt joins Daniel Lobell and Mark Schiff for an all new episode!

Comedian Brian Regan 11.03.2025

Comedians Brian Regan, Daniel Lobell, and Mark Schiff come together for an exciting new episode of We Think It's Funny , where they dive into Brian's latest projects, his writing and acting process, and much more. Known for his clean, observational humor, Brian shares insights into how he crafts his material and navigates the world of comedy. With Lobell and Schiff—both seasoned comedians themselv...

Guest Eric Kaplan (Writer on The Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon, The Simpsons) 30.10.2024

Daniel Lobell and Mark Schiff sit down for a chat with one of TV's top comedy writers; Eric Kaplan on the "We Think It's Funny" podcast. They discuss everything from how to get a job as a television writer to Eric's Jewish journey which led him praying with Tephillin on for a while. Enjoy!  

We Think it's Funny Episode One: Darren Carter 18.03.2024

Comedian Darren Carter join Daniel Lobell and Mark Schiff to kick off the first episode of the new podcast We Think It's Funny!

Remebering Al Martin 07.02.2024

Al Martin was a legend on the New York scene, owner and creator of The New York Comedy Club, Broadway Comedy Club and Greenwhich Comedy Clubs. He helped get many comedy careers launched including mine. May he rest in peace and may his soul soar high. Here is an interview I did with him in 2020. 

Throwback: Carl Reiner 18.01.2024

Origionally recorded in 2014. Enjoy.

Remembering Shecky Greene 09.01.2024

Origially posted in season 4. Rest in Peace Shecky.

SEASON 10 WRAP UP SHOW with Daniel Lobell & Alex Fossella 26.04.2023

Daniel and Alex discuss the highlights of season 10 and Alex bids farewell to the show.

Elon Gold and Jack Kerouac 15.03.2023

In the season 10 finale, Daniel Lobell sits down with comedian and impressionist Elon Gold to discuss everything from Jewish life to his feud with Jimmy Fallon and they study some Jack Kerouac as well. 

Carl Gottleib interview 18.05.2022
Seth Glass Interview 30.11.2021

It's hard to describe Seth Glass and do him justice. He's a musician who's lyrics are incredible poetry. He's a spiritual man and a Jewish philosopher of sorts. He talks about his career as a musician playing Jewish themed music, he talks about his struggles with substance abuse, about touring with Reb Shlomo Carlebach and about getting older. He plays some songs shares some cool ideas and so much...

Art Bell interview on his new book Constant Comedy 24.02.2021

Daniel and Art Bell talk about the creation of Comedy Central, old comedy and making it in the TV exec biz! Check out Art's new book Constant Comedy: How I started Comedy Central and Lost my sense of Humor.  

Daniel and his wife Kylie - Special Coronavirus Edition 24.03.2020

Kylie Ora Lobell joins Daniel on a special coronavirus edition. They talk about everything that's going on in the world, how to cope with it, the loss of their dog Juno, and also go over some inspiring quotes to find words of wisdom in these trying times. 

Daniel and his wife Kylie - Special Coronavirus Edition 24.03.2020

Kylie Ora Lobell joins Daniel on a special coronavirus edition. They talk about everything that's going on in the world, how to cope with it, the loss of their dog Juno, and also go over some inspiring quotes to find words of wisdom in these trying times. 

Daniel and his wife Kylie - Special Coronavirus Edition 24.03.2020

Kylie Ora Lobell joins Daniel on a special coronavirus edition. They talk about everything that's going on in the world, how to cope with it, the loss of their dog Juno, and also go over some inspiring quotes to find words of wisdom in these trying times. 

Ashley Blaker and Leo Strauss 23.02.2020

Ashley Blaker join Daniel Lobell in his Edinburgh "Flat" to discuss philosophy from Leo Strauss, UK comedy, Little Britain, working with Joan Rivers, producing for the BBC and being an obsessive Orthodox Jew and UK football fan.  Brought to you by Better Help Visit BetterHelp.com/MDP for 10% off your first month (for a limited time only).

Tommy Tiernan and Albert Einstein 31.01.2020

Tommy Tiernan and Daniel Lobell get together at the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland to talk about everything from Jonathan Winters to growing up in Africa, England, and Ireland to having and raising kids to the philosophy of Albert Einstein. This conversation is a rare and intimate look into the mind of one of the world's greatest comedians.  This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp...

Nick Vatterott and Miguel de Cervantes 17.01.2020

Nick Vatterott visits Daniel Lobell to talk everything from sketch comedy to living in NYC and seeing Elephants walk through the Queens tunnel to Don Coyote. Great talk from to you by Better Help. Visit BetterHelp.com/MDP for 10% off your first month. Enjoy!

Skyler Stone and Sylvia Plath 02.01.2020

Skyler Stone visited Daniel Lobell at his home studio. The discussion ranges from topics of addiction to acting to reminiscing about their mutual lost friend comedian Ralphie May. They also discuss some of the work of Sylvia Plath, who Alex Fossella picked out. It's a great episode to kick off the new decade. This episode is brought to you by Skillshare. Go to skillshare.com/mdp for two free month...

Dan Soder and Robert Louis Stevenson 06.12.2019

Dan Soder and Daniel Lobell meet up for this podcast in Lobell's Edinburgh "Flat" this past August. It's a great talk ranging from topics of addiction to Dan's vulnerable thoughts on doing comedy about his since passed father. We talk about Dan getting ready to do his new HBO special "Son of a Gary" and so much more! We even get into Robert Louis Stevenson and impressionist comedians.  Enjoy! Brou...

SEASON 9 WRAP UP SHOW with Daniel, Alex Fossella and Jordon Ferber 07.11.2019

Daniel Lobell, Alex Fossella, and Jordon Ferber sit down at Stand Up NY Labs to record the season 9 wrap up show. They talk about episodes with AJ Jacobs, Colt Cabana, Barry Katz, Lola Blanc, George Wallace and many more. Tune in to hear the memories, stories behind the scenes, and who got it right and who got it wrong with the philosophies. This episode is brought to you by Skillshare. Go to Skil...

A.J. Jacobs and JL Schellenberg 11.09.2019

A.J. Jacobs hosts Daniel Lobell to talk about philosophy, religion, what is involved in being an author, and a recap of the global family reunion that A.J. threw and Daniel participated in a few years back. It's a great talk and they also discuss the ideas of JL Schellenberg.   Enjoy!    

Bonus Episode: Remembering Howard Lapides 09.08.2019

Some years ago Daniel Lobell sat down for an interview with the now late Howard Lapides. In this episode Daniel also reflects on the tragic loss of his friend and former manager David Kimowitz. Please Zelle donations to help the Kimowitz family to  thedavidkimowitzmemorialfund@gmail.com  (if you are able to help his family. He is survived by a widow and two small Children) Thank you.

Colt Cabana and Carl Von Clausewitz 20.07.2019

Colt Cabana comes by Daniel Lobell's Edinburgh flat (apartment) in Scotland at the 2018 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. They talk about Colt's career as a professional wrestler, getting into the WWE, and being fired from the WWE, which led him to doing the DIY thing. They discover together that they have a lot in common in their stories and somewhere along the line, even get into the ideas of Carl Von...

Lola Blanc and August Comte 04.07.2019

Lola Blanc comes over to Daniel Lobell's house to talk about her fascinating story of her childhood growing up in the Mormon church, her mother being taken by a deceptive false messiah and finding her way into music. The conversation touches on everything from dating Marlyn Mason to the philosophy of August Comte and this marks our first musician on the show! Enjoy!

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