Comedy Central
Mentioned in 51 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A major cable network known for producing stand-up comedy specials (25+ per year at peak), launching the careers of comedians like George Wallace, Roy Wood Jr., and others through televised performances and specials. The network also produced *The Daily Show* and *Comic View*, serving as a significant employer and platform for comedy talent. Podcasts frequently reference Comedy Central as both a formative influence on comedians' careers and a source of ongoing disputes—including copyright issues, unpaid royalties, IP ownership of podcasts, and creative interference—making it a notable part of comedy industry history.
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Episode Mentions
Best of The Roula Show with Eric · Apr 15, 2026
6a Tax Day, Scoop Dave Chappelle Show Coming Back, Fleetweek 04-15-26
“Network that signed Dave Chappelle to $50M deal in 2005; released unapproved season 3 after his departure”
IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson · Apr 15, 2026
Have a Good Laugh with Jimmy Kimmel
“Network where Kimmel hosted 'The Man Show' before transitioning to late-night television”
Adam Carolla Show · Apr 11, 2026
Naomi Grossman + Teresa and Bryan (Carolla Classics)
“Network that produces roasts; edited Paul Walker references from Justin Bieber roast”
Obsessed: The Podcast · Apr 11, 2026
‘Colbert Report’ Co-Creator Misses the Old Stephen
“Original network for The Daily Show and The Colbert Report; provided platform for Carlin's early career success”
Best of The Roula Show with Eric · Apr 8, 2026
6a Show Open Podcast, Scoop Theo Von Ella Langley and Roundtable Amy Poehler 04-08-26
“Network where Theo Von appeared as a standing-up comic early in his career”
Fresh Air · Apr 3, 2026
Julio Torres spins immigrant stress into satire
“Torres released comedy specials on Comedy Central, including his 2017 special My Favorite Shapes”
Miller and Moulton · Apr 1, 2026
April 1, 2026 Hour 4
“Launched on cable on April 1, 1990, mentioned in historical events segment”
Breaking Bread with Tom Papa · Mar 31, 2026
Episode 312 - Nick Swardson
“Discussed as pivotal platform that changed comedy landscape in late 1990s, creating wave of opportunities for emerging comedians”
Call Her Daddy · Mar 27, 2026
Adam Devine: BDE & Pitch Perfect (FBF)
“Aired Workaholics and was noted as more permissive with edgy content in early 2010s compared to today”
The Daily · Mar 18, 2026
Inside the Government’s Crackdown on TV
“Cable network that aired Jon Stewart's Daily Show, influencing broadcast late-night political content”
Adam Carolla Show · Mar 15, 2026
Dana Carvey + Jay Mohr (Carolla Classics)
“Jay Mohr and David Wilde discuss live taping of 'Comedy Jam' show on Comedy Central”
Adam Carolla Show · Mar 13, 2026
Norm Macdonald + Adam Ray (Carolla Classics)
“Network that produced The Man Show and had ongoing battles with creators over content”
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing · Mar 5, 2026
How to be a Person w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 517
“Oren's former workplace used as example of age-based career limitations in entertainment”
Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out · Mar 2, 2026
204. Ali Siddiq: Telling His Own Story
“Ali Siddiq filmed comedy specials for the network but later chose independent production after copyright disputes”
Comedy Saved Me · Mar 2, 2026
Lynn Hoffman and Lewis Black Discuss How Comedy Saved Their Lives Through Laughter and Resilience in Tough Times
“Lewis Black was the longest-running correspondent on The Daily Show, where his 'Back in Black' segments became iconic”
Pablo Torre Finds Out · Feb 28, 2026
Roy Wood Jr. Will Not Let This Interview Go Viral
“Owns IP to Roy's former podcast 'Roy's Job Fair'; discussed as barrier to podcast revival”
Adam Carolla Show · Feb 22, 2026
Ron Funches + Gary Sinise (Carolla Classics)
“Aired Ron Funches' special 'Giggle Fit' filmed at Neptune Theater in Seattle”
IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson · Feb 18, 2026
No One Tells You to Be a Comedian with Josh Johnson
“Network where Josh watched comedy specials as a child, influencing his career path”
The Daily Show: Ears Edition · Feb 9, 2026
The Precap | Jordan Klepper on Good Dogs, A Movie Premiere, and Trump's Monument Obsession
“Network broadcasting The Daily Show and this podcast; primary employer of hosts and production team”
We Might Be Drunk · Feb 9, 2026
Ep 270: Kathleen Madigan
“Produced numerous half-hour specials (25+ per year at peak) that became devalued as platform proliferated”
Whiskey Ginger with Andrew Santino · Feb 6, 2026
Frank Caliendo Becomes Everyone! | Whiskey Ginger
“Network where Caliendo struggled to get opportunities early in his career before other platforms”
Handsome · Feb 6, 2026
Pretty Little Episode #77
“Mentioned as producer of past documentary content featuring host's mother and her friend group that hosts want to recover.”
The Moth · Feb 6, 2026
Love Hurts: The Moth Podcast
“Rita Brent has appeared on Comedy Central as an award-winning comedian”
The Daily Show: Ears Edition · Feb 5, 2026
Trump Attacks CNN's Kaitlan Collins Over Epstein Q & Renovates D.C. in His Image | Ms. Pat
“Network broadcasting The Daily Show: Ears Edition, the satirical news program analyzing Trump's policies and political figures”
TigerBelly · Feb 4, 2026
Trevor Wallace & The Dr. Dre Conversion
“Historical platform where Korean comedian Joel Kim Booster and others released early comedy specials”
The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka · Feb 3, 2026
241. Josh Bruni: EMF Mitigation, NFL Stadium Controversies & the Impact on Reproductive Health
“Network where Mike Bender worked as screenwriter before developing EMF-sensitive home environment solutions”
The Daily Show: Ears Edition · Jan 31, 2026
This Week's News | Jon on Alex Pretti Shooting & Desi on "Melania" Doc and Ilhan Omar Attack
“Network broadcasting The Daily Show: Ears Edition podcast episode”
Whiskey Ginger with Andrew Santino · Jan 30, 2026
Tom Segura Joins The Show! | Whiskey Ginger
“Subject of class-action lawsuit for failing to pay comedians ASCAP royalties from radio play over 15+ years”
The Daily Show: Ears Edition · Jan 30, 2026
Melania's $40 Million Docu-Bribe Movie Premieres & Dems Make ICE Demands
“Network broadcasting The Daily Show: Ears Edition podcast and related content”
The Daily Show: Ears Edition · Jan 28, 2026
Trump Demotes Greg Bovino as GOP Turns Against Minnesota Crackdown | Michael Urie
“Network broadcasting The Daily Show: Ears Edition, the podcast's parent show”
The Daily Show: Ears Edition · Jan 27, 2026
Jon on Alex Pretti's Killing, DHS vs. Video Evidence & MAGA's Gun Rights Surrender | Jason Rezaian
“Network broadcasting The Daily Show episode”
Soder · Jan 27, 2026
118: Chef Microwave with Tommy Pope | Soder Podcast | EP 116
“Referenced as example of network that interfered with creative projects and rejected viable show concepts”
The Daily Show: Ears Edition · Jan 26, 2026
The Precap | Desi Lydic on Trump's Billion Dollar MLM
“Network broadcasting The Daily Show and this Precap podcast episode”
The Daily Show: Ears Edition · Jan 24, 2026
This Week's News | Josh on Trump's Peace Prize Vendetta, Greenland Gambit & First-Year Accomplishments
“Network broadcasting The Daily Show: Ears Edition podcast episode”
The Daily Show: Ears Edition · Jan 22, 2026
Trump Demands Greenland at Davos & Literally Trashes First-Year “Accomplishments” | Simu Liu
“Network producing and distributing The Daily Show podcast episode”
Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (sometimes) · Jan 21, 2026
Roy Wood Jr.
“Early cable network that showcased stand-up comedians like George Wallace and influenced Roy's comedy education”
The Rewatchables · Jan 20, 2026
‘Just One of the Guys’ With Bill Simmons, Kyle Brandt, and Joanna Robinson
“Aired edited version of 'Just One of the Guys' with nudity removed, creating different viewing experience for audiences”
The Daily Show: Ears Edition · Jan 16, 2026
Trump Makes Milk Whole Again, Europe Defends Greenland & MAGA Blasts Mamdani | Wagner Moura
“Network broadcasting The Daily Show and providing the podcast platform for this episode”
What Now? with Trevor Noah · Jan 15, 2026
John Oliver: Why Everything is a Scam: FIFA, Mergers, & Information Literacy
“Former employer where Oliver worked as correspondent before transitioning to host role on The Daily Show”
2 Addicts & A Moron · Jan 14, 2026
EP 79: From Addict to Comic, Sobriety with a Side of Sarcasm with Matt Ross
“Matt watched Comedy Central specials during youth and early addiction, influencing his interest in stand-up comedy”
The Daily Show: Ears Edition · Jan 12, 2026
The Precap | Jordan Klepper on "Don't Believe Your Eyes" Week
“Network that produces and broadcasts The Daily Show and this podcast”
R&B Money · Dec 24, 2025
Deon Cole
“Network that aired Comic View, where Deon wrote and performed early in his career despite lack of monetary compensation”
Spittin Chiclets · Dec 11, 2025
Spittin' Chiclets Episode 604: Featuring Andrew Santino
“Legacy platform where comedians historically aimed for half-hour specials as career milestone before streaming era”
SmartLess · Nov 10, 2025
"Tom Freston"
“Freston announced Comedy Central same day HBO announced competing comedy channel, later merged to create dominant comedy platform”
The New Yorker Radio Hour · Oct 31, 2025
Jon Stewart on the Perilous State of Late Night and Why America Fell for Donald Trump
“Network where The Daily Show airs; now controlled by Paramount under David Ellison's leadership”
This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von · Oct 30, 2025
#621 - Andrew Santino
“Traditional comedy special distribution platform being replaced by streaming services”
unPAUSED with Dr. Mary Claire Haver · Oct 21, 2025
Leanne Morgan on Menopause, Success at 60, and Why She's Just Getting Started
“Rejected Leanne Morgan early in her career, considering her material not 'edgy enough'”
Good Hang with Amy Poehler · Oct 14, 2025
Aziz Ansari
“Referenced as part of early 2000s comedy landscape taking risks on original programming”
So True with Caleb Hearon · Sep 25, 2025
Rachel Sennott is Popping In
“Network where Rachel and Io Tillett Wright previously created a comedy special”
So True with Caleb Hearon · Sep 11, 2025
David Gborie Loves a Party
“David does voice work and commercial narration for Comedy Central and Paramount, a job he's held for five years”