The King of Comedy: An Interview with Alex Bennett

In this episode of Daily Comedy News, host Johnny Mac sits down with radio personality Alex Bennett. The discussion delves into Bennett's significant impact on the San Francisco comedy scene in the 1980s—earning him the title 'King of Comedy'—and includes anecdotes about influential comedians like Bobcat Goldthwait, Patton Oswalt, and Robin Williams. Topics range from Bennett's experiences with comedy and radio, interactions with legendary comedians, to contemporary issues in comedy and political discourse. Bennett also shares personal insights, including his approach to comedy, experiences with controversial comedians, and reflections on political comedy in today's climate. 02:29 Alex Bennett's Career Journey 03:32 The Rise of Alex Bennett as the King of Comedy 05:11 The Evolution of Radio and Comedy 06:49 Comedians' Reactions and Relationships 16:30 Challenges in Modern Comedy 29:15 Reflections on Political and Age-Related Comedy 34:41 Embracing the Worst in Old Age 35:04 Reflecting on Past Mistakes 36:41 The Impact of AIDS on Comedy 39:06 Comedy Legends: Pryor, Murphy, and Carlin 43:23 The Art of Interviewing Comedians 50:28 The Controversy of Robin Williams 53:25 Modern Comedy and Cancel Culture 01:02:21 Political Musings and Predictions 01:06:18 Favorite Comedians and Final Thoughts Timestapms will vary depending on how many commercials you get served. Which is why you should get all our shows ad-free. For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch! Contact Johnny Mac at John at thesharkdeck.com Buy Me A Coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support. Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.com Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening. $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.