The Daily Show
Mentioned in 16 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A satirical news comedy program that has served as a launching pad and training ground for comedians and writers, including correspondents like Roy Wood Jr. and Dulce Sloan, and writers like Josh Johnson. Podcasts reference the show as both a formative career experience for comedians and a marker of mainstream media success, particularly in discussions about how creators have evolved their work beyond traditional television formats.
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Episode Mentions
Today, Explained · May 21, 2026
Late night’s long goodbye
“Comedy Central show where Larry Wilmore worked before hosting The Nightly Show that replaced Colbert”
Pop Culture Happy Hour · May 21, 2026
Stephen Colbert and late night
“Show where Stephen Colbert worked as correspondent before creating The Colbert Report character and concept”
The Drew Barrymore Show · Apr 8, 2026
Olivia Munn on being a mother, breast cancer journey
“Mentioned as part of Olivia Munn's career background as a correspondent”
gibop · Apr 8, 2026
Gravity Falls (2012) - Weirdmageddon: Escape from Reality (Season 2, Episode 19)
“Referenced as Alex Hirsch's formative creative influence and the show where Jon Stewart worked”
Savage Lovecast · Apr 7, 2026
Savage Lovecast Episode 1013
“Comedy show featured segment discussing the political sex scandal story”
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · Apr 4, 2026
We become friends and neighbors with Olivia Munn
“Olivia Munn served as correspondent before transitioning to acting roles”
Good Hang with Amy Poehler · Mar 24, 2026
Steve Carell
“Where Carell worked as a correspondent and writer, developing field piece comedy techniques”
Pablo Torre Finds Out · Feb 28, 2026
Roy Wood Jr. Will Not Let This Interview Go Viral
“Roy's former employer; discussed as reference point for multi-camera production and content strategy evolution”
IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson · Feb 18, 2026
No One Tells You to Be a Comedian with Josh Johnson
“Josh Johnson is a rotating host and correspondent; previously a writer for 7 years, providing collaborative writing experience”
What Now? with Trevor Noah · Feb 12, 2026
Dulce Sloan: Will You Be My Valentine?
“Dulce worked as a correspondent; Trevor Noah was the host; discussed as formative career experience”
What Now? with Trevor Noah · Feb 5, 2026
Cleo Abram: What Could Go Right?
“Trevor Noah's former role; discussed as mainstream media success that contrasts with his current independent podcast work”
Last Podcast On The Left · Feb 4, 2026
Side Stories: Pizza Party
“News program that caught Elon Musk's Christmas Day email to Epstein about visiting the island”
Artist Friendly with Joel Madden · Feb 4, 2026
Denis Leary
“Leary's daughter works as a TV writer on John Stewart's The Daily Show”
Selected Shorts · Jan 29, 2026
On the Couch
“Troy Iwata works as a correspondent on The Daily Show, providing his professional context for the episode”
Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (sometimes) · Jan 21, 2026
Roy Wood Jr.
“Roy Wood Jr. worked as a correspondent from 2015 to 2023, where he developed his comedic voice in news commentary”
So True with Caleb Hearon · Jan 15, 2026
Grace Kuhlenschmidt Returns
“Grace Kuhlenschmidt mentioned as currently working on The Daily Show as part of her career”