app02 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:32:09 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Nostalgium Arcanum - Episodes Tagged with “Comedian” https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/tags/comedian Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 -0700 Each episode we add a new entry to the Nostalgium Arcanum, a repository for the movies, tv, music, games, and other pop culture that still enchants us today. Find us on the socials by googling "Nostalgium", and support us (and get bonus content) at www.patreon.com/nostalgium. en-us episodic A Repository For The Pop Culture That Made Us Who We Are Doug Lief Each episode we add a new entry to the Nostalgium Arcanum, a repository for the movies, tv, music, games, and other pop culture that still enchants us today. Find us on the socials by googling "Nostalgium", and support us (and get bonus content) at www.patreon.com/nostalgium. yes nostalgia, 1980s, 80s, 1990s, 90s, movies, tv, television, music, toys, video games, games, nerd, geek Doug Lief djlief@gmail.com Steve Martin https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/196 eda5ff55-f081-453f-981b-38d75f1e6e82 Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 -0700 Doug Lief full Doug Lief Steve Martin revolutionized comedy, not with vitriol, but with a seemingly impossible blend of banjos, balloon animals, dad jokes, tapdancing, and philosophy. From stand-up, to movies, to TV, and more, few performers have challenged and delighted audiences with such hilarious precision. We're joined by comedian Rich Baker (www.daretofailimprov.com) for a retrospective on Steve Martin's lifetime of laughs. 1:48:10 yes <p>Steve Martin revolutionized comedy, not with vitriol, but with a seemingly impossible blend of banjos, balloon animals, dad jokes, tapdancing, and philosophy. From stand-up, to movies, to TV, and more, few performers have challenged and delighted audiences with such hilarious precision. We're joined by comedian Rich Baker (<a href="http://www.daretofailimprov.com" rel="nofollow noopener">www.daretofailimprov.com</a>) for a retrospective on Steve Martin's lifetime of laughs.</p> <p>If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to <a href="http://www.daretofailimprov.com" rel="nofollow noopener">www.daretofailimprov.com</a> (first class is free!).</p> <p>Support us, join the discussion, and get bonus content at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/nostalgium" rel="nofollow noopener">www.patreon.com/nostalgium</a>!</p> <p>Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (<a href="https://playingbyear.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow noopener">https://playingbyear.fireside.fm</a>) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).</p> <p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br> The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br> BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br> Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p> <p>You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts</a></p> <p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.</p> <p>Musical Credits:</p> <p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br> King Tut - Steve Martin<br> Grandma's Song - Steve Martin<br> My Little Buttercup - Steve Martin and Martin Short, written by Randy Newman<br> Dentist - Alan Menken and Howard Ashman<br> Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It? - Steve Martin, written by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul<br> Tonight You Belong To Me - Steve Martin and Bernadette Peters, written by Billy Rose and Lee David</p> comedy, comedian, comedian, stand-up, stand-up comedy, satire, the jerk, banjo, Martin short, funny, snl, saturday night live, only murders in the building, OMITB, little shop of horrors Steve Martin revolutionized comedy, not with vitriol, but with a seemingly impossible blend of banjos, balloon animals, dad jokes, tapdancing, and philosophy. From stand-up, to movies, to TV, and more, few performers have challenged and delighted audiences with such hilarious precision. We're joined by comedian Rich Baker (www.daretofailimprov.com) for a retrospective on Steve Martin's lifetime of laughs.

If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to www.daretofailimprov.com (first class is free!).

Support us, join the discussion, and get bonus content at www.patreon.com/nostalgium!

Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).

If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:
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Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.

Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
King Tut - Steve Martin
Grandma's Song - Steve Martin
My Little Buttercup - Steve Martin and Martin Short, written by Randy Newman
Dentist - Alan Menken and Howard Ashman
Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It? - Steve Martin, written by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
Tonight You Belong To Me - Steve Martin and Bernadette Peters, written by Billy Rose and Lee David

]]> Steve Martin revolutionized comedy, not with vitriol, but with a seemingly impossible blend of banjos, balloon animals, dad jokes, tapdancing, and philosophy. From stand-up, to movies, to TV, and more, few performers have challenged and delighted audiences with such hilarious precision. We're joined by comedian Rich Baker (www.daretofailimprov.com) for a retrospective on Steve Martin's lifetime of laughs.

If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to www.daretofailimprov.com (first class is free!).

Support us, join the discussion, and get bonus content at www.patreon.com/nostalgium!

Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).

If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/

You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts

Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.

Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
King Tut - Steve Martin
Grandma's Song - Steve Martin
My Little Buttercup - Steve Martin and Martin Short, written by Randy Newman
Dentist - Alan Menken and Howard Ashman
Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It? - Steve Martin, written by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
Tonight You Belong To Me - Steve Martin and Bernadette Peters, written by Billy Rose and Lee David

]]> George Carlin https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/103 c83c69b9-b682-4f19-8740-3687d6d61c6d Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:15:00 -0700 Doug Lief full Doug Lief Instead of seven words you can't say, we can't say enough good words about comedy legend George Carlin. Guest comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) joins us to pay homage to an all-time great who taught us to be excellent to each other, and to never turn off your bullshit detector. 1:36:57 yes <p>Instead of seven words you can't say, we can't say enough good words about comedy legend George Carlin. Guest comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) joins us to pay homage to an all-time great who taught us to be excellent to each other, and to never turn off your bullshit detector.</p> <p>If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to <a href="http://www.daretofailimprov.com" rel="nofollow noopener">www.daretofailimprov.com</a> (first class is free!).</p> <p>GUEST SHOT! Be sure to check out Nostalgium Arcanum's guest appearance this week on the Media / Lit podcast talking about the classic Star Trek: The Next Generation two-parter "The Best of Both Worlds". Resistance is futile!</p> <p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br> The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br> BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br> Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p> <p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.</p> <p>Musical Credits:</p> <p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br> God Gave Rock And Roll To You - Wyld Stallyns </p> george carlin, comedy, stand-up, standup, standup comedy, stand-up comedy, comedian, comedians, satire, politics, bill and ted, bill & ted, bill & ted's excellent adventure, bill & ted's bogus journey, wyld stallyns Instead of seven words you can't say, we can't say enough good words about comedy legend George Carlin. Guest comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) joins us to pay homage to an all-time great who taught us to be excellent to each other, and to never turn off your bullshit detector.

If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to www.daretofailimprov.com (first class is free!).

GUEST SHOT! Be sure to check out Nostalgium Arcanum's guest appearance this week on the Media / Lit podcast talking about the classic Star Trek: The Next Generation two-parter "The Best of Both Worlds". Resistance is futile!

If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/
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Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.

Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
God Gave Rock And Roll To You - Wyld Stallyns

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If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to www.daretofailimprov.com (first class is free!).

GUEST SHOT! Be sure to check out Nostalgium Arcanum's guest appearance this week on the Media / Lit podcast talking about the classic Star Trek: The Next Generation two-parter "The Best of Both Worlds". Resistance is futile!

If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod
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Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.

Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
God Gave Rock And Roll To You - Wyld Stallyns

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