Host Daniel Kurland discusses the best in comedy television and shares interviews with the creators behind the shows each month.
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What are the trends in modern comedy television, and where can viewers find the hidden gems in the vast landscape of shows available for consumption. Daniel Kurland cuts through the noise and brings thoughtful analysis to what really works by talking to those who create the wonderful comedies worth enjoying. Return here each month to hear the voices of comedians, producers, and content creators as part of your essential "information drip."
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TV IV 2017: Latest Episode
Episode 11: What Nightmares May Come - Jon Glaser, Brian Huskey, Daniel Stessen & David Gries
Jon Glaser Loves GearDiscussion– 4:48
Jon Glaser Interview– 6:02
Mr. Neighbor’s HouseDiscussion– 18:14
Brian Huskey Interview– 19:39
Topic of the Month: Nightmare Realities – 37:00
Dream Corp, LLCDiscussion– 38:22
Daniel Stessen and David Gries Interview– 39:25
Spotlight of the Month: Saturday Night Live - 51:55
Next Month Preview– 53:07
Episode 10: New Comedic Playgrounds - Johnny Pemberton, Matt Servitto, Desmin Borges
Son of ZornDiscussion– 5:04
Johnny Pemberton Interview– 6:27
Your Pretty Face is Going to Hell Discussion – 20:34
Matt Servitto Interview– 21:44
Topic of the Month: New Comedic Playgrounds – 48:30
You’re the WorstDiscussion– 49:29
Desmin Borges Interview– 50:33
Spotlight of the Month: Kenneth Choi of Last Man on Earth– 1:08:10
Next Month Preview– 1:09:10
Episode 9: Everyone Is Broken - Jonathan Ames, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Tig Notaro
Blunt TalkDiscussion– 4:20
Jonathan Ames Interview– 5:52
Fleabag Discussion – 23:39
Phoebe Waller-Bridge Interview– 25:06
Topic of the Month: Broken Protagonists – 41:10
One Mississippi Discussion – 42:25
Tig Notaro Interview– 43:20
Spotlight of the Month: The Exorcist - 53:20
Next Month Preview– 54:25
TV IV 2016:
TV IV Episode 8: Den of Geek's Best of Comedy in Television in 2016
TV IV Episode 7: Fresh Perspectives - Chelsea Davison, Lee Pace, Blair Breard
madTVDiscussion– 4:53
Chelsea Davison Interview– 6:11
Halt and Catch FireDiscussion– 53:08
Lee Pace Interview– 54:48
Topic of the Month: Fresh Perspectives – 1:14:55
Better ThingsDiscussion– 1:15:56
Blair Breard Interview– 1:16:57
Spotlight of the Month: Ash Vs. The Evil Dead - 1:35:43
Next Month Preview– 1:36:58
TV IV Episode 6: Eric Andre, James Urbaniak, Lisa Hanawalt
Difficult PeopleDiscussion– 6:56
James Urbaniak Interview– 7:53
The Eric Andre ShowDiscussion– 22:24
Eric Andre Interview– 23:30
Topic of the Month: Reality and Mental Illness – 32:20
BoJack HorsemanDiscussion– 33:58
Lisa Hanawalt Interview– 34:43
Spotlights of the Month: Walton Goggins and The Night Of - 53:34
Next Month Preview– 55:24
TV IV Episode 5: Brad Neely, Jason Woliner, Duffer Brothers
Brad Neely’s Harg Nallin’ Sclopio PeepioDiscussion– 6:31
Brad Neely and Daniel Weidenfeld Interview– 9:01
Listener Mail– 24:09
Dinner in AmericaDiscussion– 26:58
Jason Woliner Interview– 27:50
Topic of the Month: Season Lengths – 42:04
Stranger ThingsDiscussion– 45:08
Duffer Brothers Interview– 46:01
Spotlights of the Month: John C Reilly and UnREAL - 1:10:20
Next Month Preview– 1:11:52
TV IV Episode 4: Brett Gelman, Jessica Goldberg, Tim Heidecker
Brett Gelman’s Dinner in AmericaDiscussion– 3:37
Brett Gelman Interview– 5:18
The PathDiscussion– 10:27
Jessica Goldberg Interview– 11:56
Theme of the Month: Shared Universes – 30:40
Check It Out!/DeckerDiscussion– 33:46
Tim Heidecker Interview– 34:36
Spotlights of the Month: Maria Bamford and “One Man’s Trash” from The Chris Gethard Show– 40:50
Next Month Preview– 42:53
TV IV Episode 3: Scott Aukerman, Matt Weitzman, Jon Daly
Comedy Bang BangDiscussion - 2:38
Scott Aukerman Interview– 3:35
American DadDiscussion– 29:17
Matt Weitzman Interview– 31:20
Theme of the Month: “Shoe Dropping” – 52:16
Adult Swim Specials Discussion– 53:31
Jon Daly Interview– 54:10
Spotlight of the Month: Freddie Highmore (Bates Motel) – 1:06:21
Next Month Preview– 1:07:31
TV IV Episode 2: Lesley Arfin, Michael Mando, Britt Lower
LoveDiscussion - 2:53
Lesley Arfin Interview - 5:52
Better Call SaulDiscussion - 25:15
Michael Mando Interview - 28:00
CW'sRiverdaleand History Channel'sNight ClassDiscussion - 44:45
Man Seeking WomanDiscussion - 50:41
Britt Lower Interview - 51:51
Spotlight of the Month: Lamorne Morris (New Girl) - 1:03:05
Next Month Preview - 1:04:17
TV IV Episode 1: David Cross, Jonathan Krisel, Jere Burns
PortlandiaDiscussion - 4:57
Jonathan Krisel Interview - 8:12
Todd MargaretDiscussion - 25:33
David Cross Interview - 28:09
Airing StrategiesDiscussion - 50:50
Angie TribecaDiscussion - 54:21
Jere Burns Interview - 58:18
Spotlight of the Month: The Grinder - 1:07:41
Next Month Preview - 1:10:05