Good One

Vulture critic Kathryn VanArendonk joins for a conversation about her annual ranking of the best stand up comedy specials of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kumail Nanjiani talks about his return to comedy after 12 long years. We also discuss doing comedy with muscles, Marvel backlash and how he still relates to his audience despite his ever-growing fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Pally talks about the evolving comedy industry, telling the truth and his new HBO special 'An Intimate Evening with Adam Pally'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patton Oswalt talks about his new special 'Black Coffee and Ice Water', the current state of comedy, AI and how his legendary KFC Famous Bowl joke predicted our current reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Janelle James reflects on four season of playing Principal Ava on 'Abbott Elementary' and her career as a stand-up comedian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices