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Comedian and writer Robert Smigel is launching a new interactive podcast, 'Humor Me With Robert Smigel & Friends', on May 8. The show, produced by iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell’s Big Money Players Network, features Smigel and a rotating panel of comedian friends helping people add humor to real-life situations like speeches and apologies. The initial run consists of 10 episodes, with a second batch planned.
Facts First
- A new podcast from Robert Smigel premieres May 8, produced by iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell’s Big Money Players Network.
- The show features an interactive 'comedic consulting' format, with Smigel and guest comedians helping listeners make real-life items funnier.
- The first episode assists an a cappella group with their between-song banter, featuring writers from 'Saturday Night Live' (SNL).
- Guest comedians include David Letterman, Jim Gaffigan, and Bob Odenkirk, among others.
- The team has already received several hundred requests for help with items like best man speeches, sermons, and apologies.
What Happened
Robert Smigel is launching a weekly podcast titled 'Humor Me With Robert Smigel & Friends'. The show, produced by iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell’s Big Money Players Network, premieres on May 8, with new episodes airing Fridays on the iHeartRadio app and other major podcast platforms. The podcast's concept, created by Michelle Saks Smigel, involves Smigel and a rotating panel of comedian friends providing 'comedic consulting' to help people make real-life items or situations funnier. An official website at speakpipe.com/humorme has been established to collect requests, and Smigel stated they have already received several hundred.
Why this matters to you
If you enjoy comedy podcasts, you may have a new, interactive show to add to your weekly listening. The format could provide you with genuinely funny ideas for your own speeches, letters, or difficult conversations. The involvement of well-known comedians like David Letterman and Jim Gaffigan suggests the content is likely to be high-quality. Furthermore, the show's focus on everyday humor might offer you relatable and amusing insights into handling common social situations.
What's next
The initial run of 'Humor Me' consists of 10 episodes. Following this, Smigel intends to record a second batch of 10 episodes. The show's future content will depend on the requests submitted by listeners, which could lead to a wide variety of comedic scenarios being explored in upcoming episodes.