We Think It's Funny

In the high-powered season finale of We Think It's Funny, hosts Daniel Lobell and Mark Schiff sit down with comedy legend Ray Romano and his longtime friend and fellow comedian Jon Manfrellotti for an unforgettable, deep-dive conversation. The pair take us back to where it all began, sharing hilarious stories from their early days breaking into the NYC comedy scene, grinding to pass at the iconic Comedy Cellar, and the creative journey that led to writing and starring in the hit sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond. Ray open-heartedly opens up about his storied stand-up career, his tight-knit brotherhood with Jon, and what keeps his passion alive today from workshop-testing raw new material on stage at the Hollywood Improv to refining his craft and steering fresh projects. Packed with backstage nostalgia, real-deal road wisdom, and non-stop laughs, this finale offers an intimate front-row seat to two comedy icons reflecting on a lifetime of friendship and funny.

This week on We Think It's Funny, Mark Schiff and Daniel Lobell are joined by viral sketch comedian Clint Page! Known across TikTok for his standout comedic character "The Clontman," Clint has built a massive following by turning sharp, relatable internet culture into brilliant short-form sketches. Inside the Podcast Bus, the guys dive deep into the mechanics of digital comedy, what it takes to break through on social media without losing your artistic voice, and the wild transition from making videos in your living room to navigating the broader comedy landscape. Packed with sharp banter, insight into the creator grind, and plenty of laughs, this is an episode you won't want to miss, stream it now wherever you listen to podcasts!

Bestselling author and investigative storyteller Blake J. Harris (Console Wars, The History of the Future) stopped by the podcast to promote the launch of his book, Emperor of Nothing: The Making of Larry David. As the first authorized biography of the legendary Seinfeld co-creator and Curb Your Enthusiasm star, the project is the culmination of more than five years of deep-dive research and exclusive interviews with Larry David himself, his family, and close industry collaborators. During the episode, Harris offers a behind-the-scenes look at how he convinced the notoriously reluctant comedy icon to cooperate starting with David's reluctant five-word email assent, "Oh Jesus. If we must" and unpacks the neuroses, uncompromising creative purity, and string of early career "failures" that ultimately shaped one of television's most influential minds.

Ryan Conner recently made an appearance on the comedy podcast We Think It's Funny, hosted by Mark Schiff and Daniel Lobell, to promote his upcoming comedic memoir, 12 Guys Walk Into a Kitchen: A Memoir of an American Family. During the episode, Conner chats with the hosts about his wild origin story in comedy, growing up as one of twelve brothers in a unique multiracial family, and what readers can expect from his deeply personal and humorous new book. 

This week on We Think It's Funny, fellow stand-up comedian and master of observational humor Dustin Nickerson stops by to chat with us! Known for his sharp, highly relatable takes on marriage, raising kids, and navigating the absurdities of everyday life, Dustin brings his signature wit and charm to the mic. Tune in as we dive into the funny realities of the comedy grind, family life, and why being "the world's most average person" gives you the best material. You won't want to miss this hilarious and engaging episode!

The legendary Jay Davis the comedy force of nature, Sunset Strip staple, and breakout star of HBO's Tourgasm joins us on this episode of We Think It's Funny! From running the most legendary independent rooms in Hollywood to producing top-tier shows at the world-famous Laugh Factory, Jay has spent decades in the trenches of comedy history rubbing shoulders with the absolute greats. This is a masterclass in the craft mixed with wild stories and relentless humor from a true comedy lifer. You do not want to miss this one!

Get ready for a hilarious new episode of We Think It's Funny as hosts Daniel Lobell and Mark Schiff sit down with comedian and voice actor Eric Schwartz inside the Podcast Bus for a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from ugly dogs and Craigslist finds to global Passover gigs. Eric shares how he turned his Bar Mitzvah money into a jumpstart for his DJ career, dives into his voice acting work, including playing the party shark Chaz on Helluva Boss and swaps stories with Mark about working with voice director Richard Horvitz, making money at Comic-Cons, and even rocking tzitzit. Check out the full episode on YouTube right now: From Voicing a Party Shark to Making Money at Comic-Con. Enjoy!

On this all-new episode of We Think It's Funny, we sit down with hilarious touring stand-up comedian Vinny Fasline for an unfiltered, high-energy conversation. Tune in as we dive deep into the grueling and electric world of LA comedy, swap wild stories about the mafia, and explore everything in between with one of the sharpest acts in the business! 

Director Peter Hyoguchi joins the We Think It's Funny podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on the seismic shift artificial intelligence is bringing to the film industry, how George Lucas fundamentally revolutionized modern filmmaking, and what visionary storytelling looks like in the digital age. Tune in for an engaging behind-the-scenes look at the future of cinema, tech, and the creative mind with one of today's most forward-thinking directors.

On the latest episode of We Think It's Funny, Danny sits down with long-time friend of the show and former We Think It's Funny intern Guy David Knoll for an raw, hilarious, and deeply personal conversation. Guy holds nothing back as he recounts facing antisemitism on NYU's campus and surviving a violent street attack for being Jewish right outside a New York comedy club. The guys pivot into lighter ground to nerd out over old-time comedy legends, test their knowledge with a quick comedy history quiz, and trade stories about the grind of starting out as a young comedian in NYC. Plus, Guy opens up about his time in Washington, D.C., and the realities of his estranged relationship with his father. It's an episode packed with heart, history, and heavy laughs, Go Listen!