The Funny Times Podcast

Conversations about the past, present and future of humor and cartooning from Funny Times, America's Funniest Newspaper.

The Funny Times Podcast is a comedy podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #8

  Funny Stuff with Phil Witte and Rex Hesner (+ Special Guest!)

  Jun 5, 20261h 19mS1

  <p> What do gag cartoons, sugar gliders, kohlrabi, and the accidental death of Tennessee Williams all have in common? They are a few of the wild variety of conversation topics in today's episode.</p> <p > It's summer again — and this summer, revolution is in the air.</p> <p > That's because we're coming up on the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Two hundred and fifty years ago, America declared independence from kings. And today, with great pride and historical consistency, patriots celebrate by waving flags made in China, eating hot dogs on stolen land, and watching a...

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  Episode #7

  A Firesign of the Times- Ray Lesser and Phil Proctor

  May 8, 20261h 16mS1

  <p > Our guest for this episode is Philip Proctor. Phil regales Funny Times' Ray with stories of the inimitable Firesign Theatre, a narrow brush with death, and what it was like to have Steve Jobs as a fanboy.</p> <p >  </p> <p > You might also know Phil from the pages of the Funny Times, where he has been sharing laughs through his column Planet Proctor for many years. As you'll hear, Proctor goes on from his humble Indiana beginnings to becoming an award-winning actor and Grammy winner… but I grew up with him as the voice of Howard from the mas...

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  Episode #6

  The Good, the Bad, and the Funny- Melanie Chartoff, P.S. Mueller, and Ron Placone

  Apr 3, 20261h 17mS1

  <p > Welcome to The Funny Times Podcast—America's Funniest Newspaper, now in audio.</p> <p > How often do you see something and think to yourself "that is batshit crazy"?</p> <p > Please forgive my French, but these days it feels like just about everything is batshit crazy.</p> <p > The price of gas? Batshit crazy</p> <p > Self driving cars? Batshit crazy</p> <p > Triple digit heatwaves…in March? Batshit crazy</p> <p >

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  Episode #5

  Fear vs Funnies with Bob Eckstein and Lenore Skenazy

  Mar 6, 202656 minS1

  <p > Welcome to The Funny Times Podcast—America's Funniest Newspaper, now in audio.</p> <p > This episode is coming to you in the midst of both Lent and Ramadan. If you are observing, we hope that it's been a meaningful time for you. Personally, rather than giving things up right now, I have been looking for ways to expand. I'm craving more connection, more laughter, more bold new ideas for how we joyfully resist tyranny together.</p> <p > It was also just the Jewish holiday of Purim. During the Purim spiel, a satirical re-telling of the story of Queen Esther, th...

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  Episode #5

  A Tale of Two Toms with Ruben Bolling and Dan Perkins

  Feb 6, 20261h 6mS1

  <p > Welcome to the fourth episode of The Funny Times Podcast!</p> <p > This episode coincides with our March 2026 issue. If you're a subscriber, that issue should land in your mailbox by mid-February. It features Dave Barry's annual "Year in Review," along with our exclusive "Year in Review" crossword puzzle—a chance to look back, laugh, and say good riddance to 2025. But there's plenty to look forward to in 2026 as the ice melts to make way for spring, including hilarious full-page spreads on free speech, modern conveniences, magic words, and the future.</p> <p > Speaking of melting ICE, the staff he...

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