What's So Funny

30/12/2021

During this holiday season, we've decided to reissue our episode featuring Emily Ford. In case you don't remember, Emily was the first woman to successfully through-hike and complete Wisconsin's Ice Age Trail in the winter. I think we can all take a little of Emily's optimism into 2022!

https://evergreenpodcasts.com/wild-precious-life/just-say-yes-with-emily-ford

25/12/2021

20/10/2021

Are you a True Crime ju**ie? Do unsolved mysteries spark your interest? Do you find yourself trying to solve cold cases?

Then this show is for you!

Evergreen Podcasts in association with History Pressa and Arcadia Publishing present Crime Capsule!

Our first mini-series is the murder of Tina Faelz. The coldest crime scene investigator ever saw, the case was eventually cracked and Tina's killer was brought to justice!

Find it here https://evergreenpodcasts.com/crime-capsule or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Crime Capsule features new, exclusive interviews with true crime authors from Arcadia Publishing, writing the hottest books on the most chilling stories.

09/10/2021

Listen to Lori Gottlieb tell her story and more on our newest episode of Wild Precious Life!

https://evergreenpodcasts.com/wild-precious-life

09/05/2021

Dick Gregory was not only a comedian, but he was also an actor, and he became quite a political activist. He once ran for president as a write-in and put his face on a 1 dollar bill. Find out more about Dick Gregory by listening to What's So Funny

https://evergreenpodcasts.com/whats-so-funny

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07/05/2021

Do you know how Dick Gregory got his start? It's quite the story! Listen in to hear the whole story!

https://evergreenpodcasts.com/whats-so-funny

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Host, Dave Schwensen, and his friends Kelly, Tom, and Logan listen to and discuss comedy albums from the 1950s, ‘60s, or ‘70s.

17/04/2021

Did you know Don Rickles and Frank Sinatra were close friends? In fact, it's said that Rickles was the person that could "insult" Old Blue Eyes and get away with it...listen in to find out more about Don and Frank!

https://evergreenpodcasts.com/whats-so-funny/the-one-and-only-mr-warmth-don-rickles

13/04/2021

The What's So Funny! comedian of the week is Mr. Warmth himself, Don Rickles!

To find out just why he's called Mr. Warmth, I recommend you take a listen....

https://evergreenpodcasts.com/whats-so-funny/the-one-and-only-mr-warmth-don-rickles

10/04/2021

Did you know that Mike Nichols and Elaine May were 2 of the founding members of Chicago's Second City?! They changed the comedy scene by bringing comedy improv to the stage.

https://evergreenpodcasts.com/whats-so-funny/the-comedy-duo-nichols-and-may-present-an-evening-with-nichols-and-may

09/04/2021

Nichols and May weren't just good at comedy, they both went on to have amazing Hollywood careers. Elaine went on to become an excellent screenwriter and director, while Mike Nichols directed and won the academy award for "The Graduate!"

Find out more about them in this episode of "What's So Funny!"
https://evergreenpodcasts.com/whats-so-funny/the-comedy-duo-nichols-and-may-present-an-evening-with-nichols-and-may

01/04/2021

Our newest episode of Press Box Access is out! In this episode, we are talking to the college basketball covering, Philly loving, Horse Racing expert Dick Jerardi! Tune in to hear some of his best stories!

https://evergreenpodcasts.com/press-box-access/dick-jerardi-searching-in-the-shadows

29/03/2021

Always the activist, Lily has been a big supporter of animal welfare, civil rights, health care, protection of elephants, women’s issues, AIDS-related organizations, and environmental concerns, overcoming homelessness, and supporting the LGBTQ community in all aspects of life. In fact, she was arrested for the first time in 2020 at one of Jane Fonda's climate change rallies in D.C.

Listen in to learn more about Lily!
https://evergreenpodcasts.com/whats-so-funny/lily-tomlin-the-performer

28/03/2021

Lily Tomlin was the queen of characters! In the album that Dave and Tom are listening to in this episode of "What's So Funny!" she plays Ernestine the telephone operator who is always listening to everyone's business. Another one of her other famous characters is Edith Ann, the little precocious 5-year-old girl.

Get ready to laugh!

https://evergreenpodcasts.com/whats-so-funny/lily-tomlin-the-performer

26/03/2021

The comedienne of the week is Lily Tomlin! Most of us know her from her acting career, but did you know she started out as a comedienne, she had her own one-woman show in the theater. Listen to What's So Funny! to learn more about her long career!

https://evergreenpodcasts.com/whats-so-funny/lily-tomlin-the-performer

20/03/2021

Redd Foxx paved the way for minorities and comedians alike! He joked about EVERYTHING and I mean everything bringing the hottest taboo issues of the time into the open! He inspired many comedians including Sinbad, Eddie Murphy, and Jamie Fox.

Listen to his episode and many more by listening to What's So Funny!

17/03/2021

A special CONGRATULATIONS to our host Tom Megalis, he is being featured in the exhibit The Inaugural Hellenic Art The Hellenic Art Exhibition at The Hellenic Museum of Michigan from March 21-July 25. If you're in Detroit you should stop by!

17/03/2021

Redd Foxx was the king of the "party album," how many do you think he released during his career??

Listen in to find out! https://evergreenpodcasts.com/whats-so-funny/the-laff-of-the-party-redd-foxx

15/03/2021

The comedian of the week is Redd Foxx! We all know him from Sanford and Son, but what you might not know is that his character on that show was an homage to his brother.

Listen to his episode by following What's So Funny! on your favorite podcast app!

13/03/2021

Lenny Bruce was also a family man, here is pictured with his wife and daughter, Kitty. Our producer, Sarah, actually talked to Kitty Bruce several times during the creation of this episode!

https://evergreenpodcasts.com/whats-so-funny/the-original-sicknick-of-comedy-lenny-bruce-and-his-1961-album-american

10/03/2021

Lenny Bruce was arrested several times for his language, the police were constantly watching and waiting at his shows, how many times do you think he was arrested?

https://evergreenpodcasts.com/whats-so-funny/the-original-sicknick-of-comedy-lenny-bruce-and-his-1961-album-american

09/03/2021

The comic of the week is....Lenny Bruce! A man that needs no introduction, he was as "blue" as could be and changed the stand-up comedy scene forever!

07/03/2021

Dave, Tom, and Kelly are a force to be reckoned with in this episode of What's So Funny! "Are You Ready for Phyllis Diller?"

https://evergreenpodcasts.com/whats-so-funny/are-you-ready-for-phyllis-diller

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