You Don't Know Schiff

This week Mark and Lowell discuss the comedy of the legendary Richard Belzer and the huge role he played in Mark's career.

In a quick catch up this week, Mark and Lowell discuss the trials and tribulations of parking. YOUR HOSTS:MARK SCHIFFmarkschiff.comTwitter: @markschiffInstagram: markschiff1Mark's new book "Why Not?: Lessons on Comedy, Courage, and Chutzpah" is available! Click on these links to buy:AmazonBarnes & NobleBooks-A-MillionBookshop.org LOWELL BENJAMINTwitter: @lowellcbenjaminInstagram: @lowellcbenja...

Mark won't read instructions, and this is a test of whether anyone reads the shownotes. If you're reading this, drop us a note on Instagram and say hi! www.instagram.com/youdontknowschiff YOUR HOSTS:MARK SCHIFFmarkschiff.comTwitter: @markschiffInstagram: markschiff1Mark's new book "Why Not?: Lessons on Comedy, Courage, and Chutzpah" is available! Click on these links to buy:AmazonBarnes & Nobl...

YOUR HOSTS:MARK SCHIFFmarkschiff.comTwitter: @markschiffInstagram: markschiff1Mark's new book "Why Not?: Lessons on Comedy, Courage, and Chutzpah" is available! Click on these links to buy:AmazonBarnes & NobleBooks-A-MillionBookshop.org LOWELL BENJAMINTwitter: @lowellcbenjaminInstagram: @lowellcbenjaminPlease follow “You Don’t Know Schiff” so you don’t miss out on any exciting episodes. Click...

Find out more about Alonzo and see where he's performing on his website: alonzobodden.comAnd follow him on social media:Instagram: @zofunnyTwitter: @AlonzoBoddenMark's new book "Why Not? Lessons on Comedy, Courage, and Chutzpah"The book is now available! AmazonBarnes & NobleBooks-A-MillionBookshop.orgYOUR HOSTS:MARK SCHIFFmarkschiff.comTwitter: @markschiffInstagram: markschiff1LOWELL BENJAMINT...

https://www.comedygivesback.comYOUR HOSTS:MARK SCHIFFmarkschiff.comTwitter: @markschiffInstagram: markschiff1Mark's new book "Why Not?: Lessons on Comedy, Courage, and Chutzpah" is available! Click on these links to buy:AmazonBarnes & NobleBooks-A-MillionBookshop.org LOWELL BENJAMINTwitter: @lowellcbenjaminInstagram: @lowellcbenjaminPlease follow “You Don’t Know Schiff” so you don’t miss out o...

This week on the podcast, Mark and Lowell are joined by the hilarious and politically savvy Alonzo Bodden for Part 1 of his interview. Bodden is a former winner of NBC’s Last Comic Standing and he's been on countless late night tv shows, including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, and The Late Late Show. He's a regular on NPR's Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me and has hosted...

In this special crossover episode, the brilliant interviewer Cathy Heller of "The Cathy Heller Podcast" interviews Mark live at the Hollywood Improv and discusses his new book "Why Not? Lessons on Comedy, Courage, and Chutzpah"The book is now available! AmazonBarnes & NobleBooks-A-MillionBookshop.orgTo learn more about Cathy Heller, check out the following:Cathy's Instagram: https://www.instag...

When you're Talking Schiff, eventually the subject will turn to a few aches and pains. Hang out with Mark and Lowell during this half hour for a little kibbitzing and kvetching as they ponder an age-old Jewish tradition, hypochondria. YOUR HOSTS:MARK SCHIFFmarkschiff.comTwitter: @markschiffInstagram: markschiff1Mark's new book "Why Not?: Lessons on Comedy, Courage, and Chutzpah" is available! Clic...

As we close out the year, "You Don't Know Schiff" looks back to our first ever episode with the hilarious Kevin Nealon. In this conversation Kevin talks about his early days, his start in comedy, some deep thoughts on life, and how he began his newest career as a caricature artist. Since the episode aired in February, Kevin's book "I Exaggerate: My Brushes with Fame" has launched and is available...

Join Mark and Lowell this week for another "Talking Schiff" as they Lowell considers the daunting prospect of pet ownership.

Please join Mark and Lowell in this fantastic, unique episode of "You Don't Know Schiff" live at the Improv as they get to know the entertaining, insightful and always funny comedian, podcast host and Southern California's former favorite weatherman on NBC for 39 years, Fritz Coleman! Starting out in the Navy, which led to a chance to work as a disc jockey for many years, Fritz was always open to...

Join Mark and Lowell this week for another Talking Schiff as these funny guys ponder the topic of being funny. Mark's new book "Why Not?: Lessons on Comedy, Courage, and Chutzpah" is available and makes a great holiday gift! ❤️💚🎄🕎Click on these links to buy:AmazonBarnes & NobleBooks-A-MillionBookshop.orgPlease follow “You Don’t Know Schiff” so you don’t miss out on any exciting episodes. Cl...

That's right. One page and one life at a time, Mark's new book "Why Not?: Lessons on Comedy, Courage, and Chutzpah" can make the world a better place. From how to handle stress to how to appreciate your parents and so much more, in these concise, fun and heartfelt essays, Mark shares great insights, advice and inspiration. Plus it makes a great holiday gift for someone you love!❤️💚🎄🕎Click on th...

Comedy legend Jamie Alcroft is back this week for the second half of his fascinating and fun conversation with Mark and Lowell. Despite the serious subject, Jamie's humor and positivity shine through as he tells the saga of waiting for and going through successful heart and liver replacement surgeries. And Jamie's wife, Emmy award winning figure skating choreographer Sarah Kawahara, joins in on so...

How much money would you have to pay these two Jews to get on a rocket to Mars? We all know the answer, but join Mark and Lowell anyway this week for a delightful discussion about outer space, Disneyland and other terrifying places. Mark's books are available for purchase!"Why Not: Lessons on Comedy, Courage, and Chutzpah" is NOW AVAILABLE!Click on these links to buy:AmazonBarnes & NobleBooks-...

Mark and Lowell talk about addictions, tardiness and when to leave for the airport. Mark's books are available for purchase!"Why Not: Lessons on Comedy, Courage, and Chutzpah" is NOW AVAILABLE! Click on these links to buy:AmazonBarnes & NobleBooks-A-MillionBookshop.orgMark's first book "I Killed: True Stories of the Road from America's Top Comics" is a great way to hear fantastic inside storie...

Join us this week for a warm, funny and enlightening conversation with Jamie Alcroft. Jamie is a legendary comedian in his own right, as well as half of the tremendously funny, successful and prolific comedy duo Mack & Jamie. They were a favorite at clubs, performed many times on "The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson" and had their own series "Comedy Break," a hilarious comedy sketch and st...

Mark doesn't like the way you're eating.

We are honored to bring you comedy greatness this week as we welcome the elegant, eloquent, enchanting and always entertaining Rita Rudner! Rita has been a staple in the comedy scene since the early 80s, gracing the stages of clubs, TV talk shows, and theaters including Carnegie Hall! She's had 10 of her own comedy specials, and has the distinction of having the longest running solo comedy show in...

This week Mark talks with Lowell about a recent unpleasant incident. Mark's books are available for purchase! Available November 8, 2022."Why Not: Lessons on Comedy, Courage, and Chutzpah."Click on these links to buy:AmazonBarnes & NobleBooks-A-MillionBookshop.orgRead road stories from some of the best comedians of our generation in Mark's first book "I Killed: True Stories of the Road from Am...

Carrot Top has been a household name for decades. But it's a rare opportunity to get to know the man behind the bigger-than-life performance. Join us this week for Part Two of the conversation with Mark, Lowell and the legendary, talented, and (as we learned) so down-to-earth Scott "Carrot Top" Thompson! This week Scott shares memories about his start in Las Vegas, experiences meeting some legenda...

This week we are joined by Scott Thompson, known to the entire world as the hilarious and wildly entertaining comedian Carrot Top! A thirty year veteran of comedy, Carrot Top has become the iconic "King of Props" with an always-evolving, insightful act including keen observations of the world of pop culture. He has been delivering a powerhouse of a show headlining in Las Vegas for 25 years, includ...

This week the incredibly funny comedian, and naturally gifted actress and writer Cathy Ladman spends some time with Mark and Lowell. They cover a wide range of topics including her her start in comedy, being on the Tonight Show multiple times, her battle with anorexia and the wonderful experience of adopting her daughter. And Cathy shares her memory from the early 80's of getting encouragement fro...

This week we reboot our Part 1 episode with Paul Reiser just in time for his new show Reboot which is available now on Hulu! Mark and Paul came up together as comedians in NYC in the 70's and have been friends ever since. in this episode Paul discusses, among other things, his start in comedy, his passion (and if we may say so, his gift) for playing piano, landing the role in Diner which launched...