Had enough of holiday carols? Tune into WORT for something different. Many specials happen during this time, including “Best Of 2020” shows. Coming up later this week: Thursday 12/31 G-Man hosts Diaspora with the, er, timely theme of “Time.” About the show: Listening to music from many cultures reveals we are all made of the […]
A Slap-Happy Thanksgiving!
On Thursday, 9-12 am we revisited 2018’s “Thanksgiving Anarchy Special,“ now available to stream on-demand. It’s become an annual tradition for Diaspora to be hosted that day by Bob Kaspar, aka The Folk Anarchist aka The Tall Guy (former WORT 80s-90s host of Tuesday morning folk show Forever Wild and a popular holiday substitute.) Several courses […]
Comedy to Cope with Coronavirus
Caty Borum Chattoo has made a career not only telling stories herself, but talking about how storytelling works and how it can effect real social change. Her book, “A Comedian and an Activist Walk Into a Bar: The Serious Role of Comedy in Social Justice” is out now from the University of California Press. She’s […]
What’s the Word: Humor
We’re all trying to stay positive right now, and for some, the old adage “laughter is the best medicine” is ringing a little truer than usual. This week on “What’s the Word,” Adam Schuster takes us through the history of humor and its role in society, from Ancient Greece to the jesters of the Renaissance, […]
The Alchemical Magic of Science and Comedy with Shane Mauss
For today’s show, we catch up with stand-up comedian and science podcaster Shane Mauss. Over the course of the hour, he talks to Patty about growing up in Wisconsin, life on the road for the Stand Up Science tour, his science interview podcast Here We Are, and his explorations with psychedelics. Shane Mauss is performing […]
Judah Friedlander Brings His Deadpan Satire to Madison
Judah Friedlander has performed as a stand-up comedian for over thirty years. His television and movie credits include: Frank Rossitano in the NBC sitcom “Thirty Rock,” as well as parts in “American Splendor,” “The Wrestler,” and “Meet the Parents.” In 2017, he wrote, produced and starred in the Netflix comedy special, “America is the Greatest […]
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