The Laugh Button Podcast

Iconic porn star Lisa Ann joins us with her comedy business partner Jay Nog. Lisa Ann and Jay discuss their NYC comedy show, "Paid or Pain" which is kicking off its next show on Friday, July 17th at 11:30pm. Lisa tells stories from her career, portraying Sarah Palin in XXX films, fantasy sports, and life after porn. In the news, Mark and Matt talk about safety in comedy clubs and who is ultimately responsible. Is it the clubs, the comics, the fans, or everyone? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark and Matt welcome the Justin and Josh from band Motion City Soundtrack fresh off their performance at The Warped Tour. We talk about music, comedy, and what it's like being veterans of the tour. In the news, everyone has a new special, TV developments are all over the place, and there's even more to add to the Bill Cosby story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark and Matt welcome comedian and host of American Ninja Warrior Matt Iseman as we talk about the popularity of the show and what its like behind the scenes on the physically demanding reality TV show. In the news we talk Ghostbusters, some new documentaries, and UCB hitting a milestone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week comedian Lisa Lampanelli joins us for a conversation about her career in comedy and new stand-up special, "Back To The Drawing Board." In the comedy news the President podcasts with Marc Maron and stand-up continues to rule the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark and Matt are in Los Angeles for the kickoff of The 2015 Vans Warped Tour. TLB is the presenter of the tour’s comedy tent, which will be on the tour for the first time this year. In addition to taking in some great comedy shows, we speak with SideOneDummy records co-founder and comedian Joe Sib as well as Eli Ostberg, two of the men responsible for the comedy portion of the tour this year. We discuss parallels of music and comedy business, favorite records, and the business of the Warped Tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our 21st episode! We're legally old enough to drink now. This week on the podcast Mark and Matt welcome the one and only John Leguizamo live on the scene at our stand-up show at BookCon 2015. John is set to release a graphic novel of his one man show Ghetto Klown this fall. In the news we talk Seinfeld, festivals, and favorite stand-up specials of the year (so far). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark is free! After being sequestered for jury duty all week he returns for Matt to catch him up on all the comedy news. Then Tom Cotter speaks. The veteran comedian tells us about coming up in the Boston comedy scene to his time on America's Got Talent. He's done it all, and he has the tales to tell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark and Matt have some big Laugh Button news this week as we're going on tour this summer. We then meet up with comedian Jen Kirkman to catch a bite to eat and talk about her new Netflix special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big Jay Oakerson and Ralph Sutton, co-hosts from The SDR Show just celebrated their one year of podcasting. They joined Mark and Matt to talk about their trip up until this point. As you'd imagine, it involves a lot of sex, drugs, and rock & roll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's podcast Mark and Matt are all over the upfront news as networks decided the fates of future sitcoms this week. We also dove into the rest of the comedy news about live stand-up shows that may or may not have included a few Brian Regan impressions. After the news we welcome comedian/writer Aparna Nancherla to talk about the taping of her debut stand-up comedy album, what it's like to audition for TV shows, and then Mark Mark decides to one-up the rest of the gang and discuss films no one can find and words nobody can define. That guy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark and Matt talk about comedy holograms, yes those are a thing. The Simpsons will outlast us all and Just For Laughs announces its lineup this year. Comedian Keith Alberstadt joins us to talk about his love of sports, what its like being a comedy writer, and mascots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark and Matt welcome podcasting vets Keith And The Girl, the duo host one of the longest-running podcasts in existence. They just celebrated their 10 year anniversary of their podcast. We discuss comedy news and then dive into some of the KATG history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark and Matt deliver thoughts about late night humor, Nate Bargatze, Nic Cage, Aziz on Netflix, and even a bit about Star Wars. We then host Rob Cantrell to discuss Karate and Fireworks with Mitch Hedberg, weed, and how much you would pay for your memories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's a lot of amateur raps on this episode as Mark and Matt discuss the comedy news including Amy Schumer hosting the VMAs, HBO's new season of comedy shows, and Letterman. They then welcome comedian Myq Kaplan onto the show to discuss his comedy career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We welcome the one and only Danny Tamberelli who's best known as one of the title characters on "The Adventures of Pete And Pete." Since his time on the iconic show, Tamberelli's become an accomplished musician and currently spending time in the comedy troupe MANBOOBS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark and Matt discuss the comedy news, including Trevor Noah becoming the new host of The Daily Show. They then welcome comedian Pete Lee to discuss his life as a road comic, his stint on a soap opera, and an encounter with social activists. Pete might be the nicest guy ever and finally returns something to Mark that he borrowed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark and Matt deliver all the comedy news of the week which includes a Super Troopers sequel, a new Patrice O'Neal documentary, and Broad F*ckin City. They then welcome Iliza Shlesinger onto the show to talk about life while down in Austin for SXSW. For advertising opportunities email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark and Matt are live from Austin, TX for the annual South By Southwest (SXSW) to see some comedy. They welcome comedian Nate Bargatze onto the podcast to talk about his upcoming special, and what it took to get him to the festival. For advertising opportunities email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week comedian Aaron Berg talks comedy news with Mark. The discussion ranges from bad meat, hair clubs, body builders named "Hot Chocolate," past addictions to wine, his new book, receiving oral pleasure 3 times on stage in Canada, and cutting edge comedy. For advertising opportunities email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark and Matt are joined in the studio by Giulia Rozzi and Brook Van Poppelen, two comedians who wrote and star in the web series, "Seeing Other People." The gang discusses stand-up vs writing comedy, Hollywood re-treads, and lifehacks. For advertising opportunities email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt is outnumbered when another Mark enters the equation. Mark Normand himself stopped by for a bit of comedy discussion. Normand is no stranger to podcasting, he co-hosts a weekly podcast, "Tuesdays With Stories" with comedian friend Joe List as the two tell stories about their adventures in comedy. Normand discusses opening for Amy Schumer and how a movie scene he was in ended up on the cutting room floor of the upcoming Judd Apatow film. Additionally, the gang ran down the comedy news which includes SXSW 2015 comedy lineups, who we’d want to play us in biopic, and a game of “great comedian… bad movie.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian and filmmaker Tom McCaffrey joins Mark and Matt on the podcast to talk about the release of his new mockumentary, "Adventures In Comedy." The crew talks comedy, movies, and SNL 40. Follow: @TomMcCaffrey @TheLaughButton @IamKleinschmidt @Marksayshi For advertising opportunities email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick DiPaolo drops by the studio to talk to Mark and Matt about his new stand-up special, Another Senseless Killing and the comedy topics of the week. Somehow it included a lot of making fun of Matt. For advertising opportunities email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark flies solo as Matt is on a different coast. Mark talks to comedian Matt Braunger about his new stand-up special, Big Dumb Animal. As a sign off, Matt raps Eric B & Rakim's "Microphone Fiend" very terribly. For advertising opportunities email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian Brooks Wheelan stops by the studios to talk to Mark and Matt about his new stand-up comedy album, This is Cool, Right? what's going on in the news, and about his tenure on Saturday Night Live. . For advertising opportunities email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark and Matt sit down with "Pawnography" stars Christopher Titus and Rick Harrison to discuss the comedy news. Including alternative distributions methods, the roast of Justin Bieber, and scotch, lots of expensive scotch. For advertising opportunities email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices