app01 Sun, 08 Nov 2026 22:18:26 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Humorism Evening Podcast https://humorism.fireside.fm Fri, 06 Nov 2026 06:15:06 -0500 The official podcast of Humorism, a newsletter about the art and business of comedy. Editing and logo design by Alisa Rosenthal. en-us © 2026 Seth Simons episodic A podcast about comedy. Seth Simons The official podcast of Humorism, a newsletter about the art and business of comedy. Editing and logo design by Alisa Rosenthal. false comedy, entertainment, hollywood, labor Seth Simons seth.simons@gmail.com yes Humorism Evening Podcast No. 020 https://humorism.fireside.fm/humorism-evening-podcast-no-020 dadf3c9b-bfdf-43b2-940f-3a8f4ae2c101 Fri, 06 Nov 2026 06:00:00 -0500 seth.simons@gmail.com (Seth Simons) full Seth Simons The twentieth episode of the podcast. 21:50 false On Russell Brand, the midterms, negative polarization, and some interesting news about Joe Rogan.

References:
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/russell-brand-guilty-trial-rape-sexual-assault-verdicts-1236747548/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Asgxtk_kkI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYb-35YNgCc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av5vrvf3rrM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gPIXE2_OO0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ml1hyhqBEJE

]]> On Russell Brand, the midterms, negative polarization, and some interesting news about Joe Rogan.

References:
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/russell-brand-guilty-trial-rape-sexual-assault-verdicts-1236747548/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Asgxtk_kkI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYb-35YNgCc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av5vrvf3rrM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gPIXE2_OO0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ml1hyhqBEJE

]]> On Russell Brand, the midterms, negative polarization, and some interesting news about Joe Rogan.

References:
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/russell-brand-guilty-trial-rape-sexual-assault-verdicts-1236747548/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Asgxtk_kkI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYb-35YNgCc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av5vrvf3rrM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gPIXE2_OO0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ml1hyhqBEJE

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/PAP2GYYD+ZBMx8XFA ]]> Seth Simons Humorism Evening Podcast No. 019 https://humorism.fireside.fm/humorism-evening-podcast-no-019 c5d74473-7663-40e1-8152-072e46895dba Thu, 29 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0400 seth.simons@gmail.com (Seth Simons) full Seth Simons The nineteenth episode of the podcast. 20:44 false This episode discusses free speech (real), free speech (fake), and an exciting new episode of Maury Povich's podcast. Please be warned that the Kill Tony clip played early in the episode contains extremely odious ableist humor.

References:
https://www.nbcnews.com/world/china/china-denies-taiwan-claim-attack-comedian-mocked-xi-jinping-rcna606068
https://www.turkishminute.com/2026/10/12/turkish-comedian-says-he-has-no-regrets-after-88-days-in-jail/
https://apnews.com/article/china-comedian-investigation-show-censorship-e9a9d9cf35989a2464653276e873d4f7
https://www.iranintl.com/en/202610253969

]]> This episode discusses free speech (real), free speech (fake), and an exciting new episode of Maury Povich's podcast. Please be warned that the Kill Tony clip played early in the episode contains extremely odious ableist humor.

References:
https://www.nbcnews.com/world/china/china-denies-taiwan-claim-attack-comedian-mocked-xi-jinping-rcna606068
https://www.turkishminute.com/2026/10/12/turkish-comedian-says-he-has-no-regrets-after-88-days-in-jail/
https://apnews.com/article/china-comedian-investigation-show-censorship-e9a9d9cf35989a2464653276e873d4f7
https://www.iranintl.com/en/202610253969

]]> This episode discusses free speech (real), free speech (fake), and an exciting new episode of Maury Povich's podcast. Please be warned that the Kill Tony clip played early in the episode contains extremely odious ableist humor.

References:
https://www.nbcnews.com/world/china/china-denies-taiwan-claim-attack-comedian-mocked-xi-jinping-rcna606068
https://www.turkishminute.com/2026/10/12/turkish-comedian-says-he-has-no-regrets-after-88-days-in-jail/
https://apnews.com/article/china-comedian-investigation-show-censorship-e9a9d9cf35989a2464653276e873d4f7
https://www.iranintl.com/en/202610253969

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/PAP2GYYD+bsJH9yad ]]> Seth Simons Humorism Evening Podcast No. 018 https://humorism.fireside.fm/humorism-evening-podcast-no-018 c1825f84-ed54-451e-bd71-88d0d9f65b52 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0400 seth.simons@gmail.com (Seth Simons) full Seth Simons The eighteenth episode of the Humorism Evening Podcast. 25:40 false 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-controversy
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/sebastian-maniscalco-responds-siriusxm-raw-comedy-cancellation-1236725754/
https://www.instagram.com/p/DePkQKuivYq/

]]> 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-controversy
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/sebastian-maniscalco-responds-siriusxm-raw-comedy-cancellation-1236725754/
https://www.instagram.com/p/DePkQKuivYq/

]]> 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-controversy
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/sebastian-maniscalco-responds-siriusxm-raw-comedy-cancellation-1236725754/
https://www.instagram.com/p/DePkQKuivYq/

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/PAP2GYYD+p4t61-iE ]]> Seth Simons Humorism Evening Podcast No. 017 https://humorism.fireside.fm/humorism-evening-podcast-no-017 85d2c6f1-486e-4461-8ef9-1b53b82d4697 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0400 seth.simons@gmail.com (Seth Simons) full Seth Simons The seventeenth episode of the Humorism Evening Podcast. 13:43 false Seth discusses a reader question about the Diceman.

]]> Seth discusses a reader question about the Diceman.

]]> Seth discusses a reader question about the Diceman.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/PAP2GYYD+mQjAEi-m ]]> Seth Simons Humorism Evening Podcast No. 016 https://humorism.fireside.fm/humorism-evening-podcast-no-016 37927ecc-ce09-48c2-9af9-0c61647ddbd9 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:00:00 -0400 seth.simons@gmail.com (Seth Simons) full Seth Simons The sixteenth episode of the Humorism Evening Podcast. 35:52 false 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

]]> 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

]]> 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

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/PAP2GYYD+4jysAf8J ]]> Seth Simons Humorism Evening Podcast No. 015 https://humorism.fireside.fm/humorism-evening-podcast-no-015 db8076f0-ef15-4136-9e03-ab48b22980be Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:00:00 -0400 seth.simons@gmail.com (Seth Simons) full Seth Simons The fifteenth episode of the Humorism Evening Podcast. 27:17 false 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/watch?v=xyLj2gHkzoI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKROsTMhwqM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wA1iajoCa1c
https://www.humorism.xyz/the-stavros-problem/

]]> 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/watch?v=xyLj2gHkzoI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKROsTMhwqM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wA1iajoCa1c
https://www.humorism.xyz/the-stavros-problem/

]]> 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/watch?v=xyLj2gHkzoI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKROsTMhwqM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wA1iajoCa1c
https://www.humorism.xyz/the-stavros-problem/

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/PAP2GYYD+eDtnwE23 ]]> Seth Simons Humorism Evening Podcast No. 014 https://humorism.fireside.fm/humorism-evening-podcast-no-014 7f431db3-8052-4c42-8f72-d96c8e29cf69 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:00:00 -0400 seth.simons@gmail.com (Seth Simons) full Seth Simons The fourteenth episode of the Humorism Evening Podcast. 25:36 false 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 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 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

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/PAP2GYYD+XjH4bC9V ]]> Seth Simons Humorism Evening Podcast No. 013 https://humorism.fireside.fm/humorism-evening-podcast-no-013 ae755fcd-0aa3-4ab7-8339-50083bc62fbf Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 seth.simons@gmail.com (Seth Simons) full Seth Simons The thirteenth episode of the Humorism Evening Podcast. 24:18 false 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 Line at 741741.

]]> 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 Line at 741741.

]]> 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 Line at 741741.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/PAP2GYYD+sOcD7rM6 ]]> Seth Simons Humorism Evening Podcast No. 012 https://humorism.fireside.fm/humorism-evening-podcast-no-012 62afdd78-2c73-4e72-aa36-866c2c7d6a6f Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 seth.simons@gmail.com (Seth Simons) full Seth Simons The twelfth episode of the Humorism Evening Podcast. 17:58 false Concerning Dani Zoldan's unpaid taxes.

]]> Concerning Dani Zoldan's unpaid taxes.

]]> Concerning Dani Zoldan's unpaid taxes.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/PAP2GYYD+nwKkjBsI ]]> Seth Simons Humorism Evening Podcast No. 011 https://humorism.fireside.fm/humorism-evening-podcast-no-011 aea5e3d6-c2ef-4fe4-a5d7-8cc326e186c1 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 seth.simons@gmail.com (Seth Simons) full Seth Simons The eleventh episode of the Humorism Evening Podcast. 30:17 false No comedian has ever been racist, Kill Tony is still a Nazi podcast, and Tim Dillon believes in aliens.

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

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

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/PAP2GYYD+30eht3gk ]]> Seth Simons Humorism Evening Podcast No. 010 https://humorism.fireside.fm/humorism-evening-podcast-no-010 fb3a4d9a-d790-4713-9657-6fa331b90176 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400 seth.simons@gmail.com (Seth Simons) full Seth Simons The tenth episode of the Humorism Evening Podcast. 23:35 false 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/
https://www.humorism.xyz/how-safe-is-snls-audience/
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/06/arts/television/snl-live-audience-paycheck.html

Mary Beth Barone in The Guardian:
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/jul/28/mary-beth-barone-netflix-special-interview

]]> 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/
https://www.humorism.xyz/how-safe-is-snls-audience/
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/06/arts/television/snl-live-audience-paycheck.html

Mary Beth Barone in The Guardian:
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/jul/28/mary-beth-barone-netflix-special-interview

]]> 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/
https://www.humorism.xyz/how-safe-is-snls-audience/
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/06/arts/television/snl-live-audience-paycheck.html

Mary Beth Barone in The Guardian:
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/jul/28/mary-beth-barone-netflix-special-interview

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/PAP2GYYD+gv7V8btk ]]> Seth Simons Humorism Evening Podcast No. 009 https://humorism.fireside.fm/humorism-evening-podcast-no-009 49ff7078-55a4-4f56-9c41-e7c396bcb2c4 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400 seth.simons@gmail.com (Seth Simons) full Seth Simons The ninth episode of the Humorism Evening Podcast. 25:09 false 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-8vc-post-malone-and-diplo-to-take-on-zyn

2020 WSJ profile of Yondr founder Graham Dugoni: https://www.wsj.com/articles/yondr-graham-dugoni-profile-11583842460

2015 THR article about Yondr: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/how-dave-chappelle-is-creating-844886/

]]> 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-8vc-post-malone-and-diplo-to-take-on-zyn

2020 WSJ profile of Yondr founder Graham Dugoni: https://www.wsj.com/articles/yondr-graham-dugoni-profile-11583842460

2015 THR article about Yondr: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/how-dave-chappelle-is-creating-844886/

]]> 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-8vc-post-malone-and-diplo-to-take-on-zyn

2020 WSJ profile of Yondr founder Graham Dugoni: https://www.wsj.com/articles/yondr-graham-dugoni-profile-11583842460

2015 THR article about Yondr: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/how-dave-chappelle-is-creating-844886/

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/PAP2GYYD+1oYeiG99 ]]> Seth Simons Humorism Evening Podcast No. 008 https://humorism.fireside.fm/humorism-evening-podcast-no-008 eae5deaf-0cdf-47b8-9f79-f2f690e0cb40 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400 seth.simons@gmail.com (Seth Simons) full Seth Simons The eighth episode of the Humorism Evening Podcast. 19:42 false 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: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/comedian-ben-bankas-minnesota-shows-cancelled-mocked-renee-goods-death-rcna256709

]]> 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: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/comedian-ben-bankas-minnesota-shows-cancelled-mocked-renee-goods-death-rcna256709

]]> 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: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/comedian-ben-bankas-minnesota-shows-cancelled-mocked-renee-goods-death-rcna256709

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/PAP2GYYD+QVHXF9FD ]]> Seth Simons Humorism Evening Podcast No. 007 https://humorism.fireside.fm/humorism-evening-podcast-no-007 42041a15-7097-4a9b-b8a5-ac7e0f7e2ce8 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400 seth.simons@gmail.com (Seth Simons) full Seth Simons The seventh episode of the Humorism Evening Podcast. 29:46 false 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/noJCdc_K2ok?si=lCogTLlLAjnmg330&t=3511

]]> 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/noJCdc_K2ok?si=lCogTLlLAjnmg330&t=3511

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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/noJCdc_K2ok?si=lCogTLlLAjnmg330&t=3511

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/PAP2GYYD+jbs4s6dE ]]> Seth Simons Humorism Evening Podcast No. 006 https://humorism.fireside.fm/humorism-evening-podcast-no-006 f63d2fbc-0bf5-49b4-9582-483d773329bf Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400 seth.simons@gmail.com (Seth Simons) full Seth Simons The sixth episode of the Humorism Evening Podcast. 22:30 false 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://genius.com/Stephen-dobyns-how-to-like-it-annotated

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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://genius.com/Stephen-dobyns-how-to-like-it-annotated

]]> 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://genius.com/Stephen-dobyns-how-to-like-it-annotated

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/PAP2GYYD+6UsdcnHn ]]> Seth Simons Humorism Evening Podcast No. 005 https://humorism.fireside.fm/humorism-evening-podcast-no-005 6057f32b-7260-4a69-9cff-0a59f10cf75d Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 seth.simons@gmail.com (Seth Simons) full Seth Simons The fifth episode of the Humorism Evening Podcast. 25:03 false 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/business/business-news/bryan-freedman-justin-baldoni-smear-opposing-counsel-1236570516/

Insider report on Bryan Freedman's 1991 settlement (not 1999, as I say in the podcast; my mistake): https://archive.is/wEbPc

]]> 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/business/business-news/bryan-freedman-justin-baldoni-smear-opposing-counsel-1236570516/

Insider report on Bryan Freedman's 1991 settlement (not 1999, as I say in the podcast; my mistake): https://archive.is/wEbPc

]]> 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/business/business-news/bryan-freedman-justin-baldoni-smear-opposing-counsel-1236570516/

Insider report on Bryan Freedman's 1991 settlement (not 1999, as I say in the podcast; my mistake): https://archive.is/wEbPc

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/PAP2GYYD+uOFdqhpz ]]> Seth Simons Humorism Evening Podcast No. 004 https://humorism.fireside.fm/humorism-evening-podcast-no-004 5ad3e855-d19f-467d-b54c-87842c3774ec Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 seth.simons@gmail.com (Seth Simons) full Seth Simons The fourth episode of the Humorism Evening Podcast. 25:59 false Revisiting the Riyadh Comedy Festival.

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]]> Revisiting the Riyadh Comedy Festival.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/PAP2GYYD+nlPGETSR ]]> Seth Simons Humorism Evening Podcast No. 003 https://humorism.fireside.fm/humorism-evening-podcast-003 bb4d9dc7-cc84-4251-a6c6-be983736d328 Thu, 28 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400 seth.simons@gmail.com (Seth Simons) full Seth Simons The third episode of the Humorism Evening Podcast. 22:47 false Concerning some professional matters, Marlon Wayans' defense of Dave Chappelle, and the Roast of Kevin Hart.

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

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/PAP2GYYD+gW4p2GDo ]]> Seth Simons Humorism Evening Podcast No. 002 https://humorism.fireside.fm/humorism-evening-podcast-002 1150fef9-aaf8-412c-91cb-343b0167e86a Sun, 17 May 2026 23:30:00 -0400 seth.simons@gmail.com (Seth Simons) full Seth Simons The second episode of the Humorism Evening Podcast. 21:40 false Concerning Nate Bargatze's monument to Nate Bargatze.

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]]> Concerning Nate Bargatze's monument to Nate Bargatze.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/PAP2GYYD+VembURjB ]]> Seth Simons Humorism Evening Podcast No. 001 https://humorism.fireside.fm/humorism-evening-podcast-001 56b4d9ca-331f-4039-8889-80ddb39118a8 Sun, 10 May 2026 22:00:00 -0400 seth.simons@gmail.com (Seth Simons) full Seth Simons The first episode of the Humorism Evening Podcast. 17:33 false A podcast about the beginnings of the podcast, and then some other matters.

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

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