Best Ronny Chieng Podcasts (2024)

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LIVE w/ Paul F. Tompkins @ On-Air Fest LA 54:43

8d ago54:43

54:43

In a very special live episode, Mark, Maddy and Ryan each pitch their ideas for a new horror film to legendary comedian Paul F. Tompkins (Mr. Show, BoJack Horseman). Which film will Paul give the greenlight to? This episode was recorded live at KCRW in Los Angeles as part of the 2023 On Air Fest. Also in this episode: Mark introduces "The Town Show…

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Let’s Make A…Introduces: Personal Best Season 3 39:18

2M ago39:18

39:18

Personal Best is a podcast that celebrates small ambitions, half-wins and the quiet satisfaction of getting less bad at things. Each week they help ordinary people work through the little things they’d never bring to a life coach — like having the courage to dine alone at a fancy restaurant or getting less awkward at handshakes. Let them be your se…

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Episode 10: Let’s Make a Horror LIVE 43:14

11M ago43:14

43:14

Mark, Maddy, and Ryan perform a live version of the podcast with guest Tricia Black (What We Do In The Shadows, Pretty Hard Cases) at Comedy Bar as part of the Just for Laughs Toronto comedy festival.

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Episode 9: The Debrief 42:09

11M ago42:09

42:09

Did you remember to Close and Lock the Patio Door? Mark, Maddy, and Ryan’s short film is out NOW! Go to patiodoormovie.com to watch the film. On this episode they discuss all of the behind the scenes drama, what worked in the film and what didn’t, and they try to answer the biggest question of this season: Did they make a scary movie??? Watch Close…

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Episode 8: Post Production (feat. Nahnatchka Khan) 33:32

11M ago33:32

33:32

Mark, Maddy, and Ryan enter the editing suite only to realize what they shot is NOT WORKING! They speak to comedy turned horror director Nahnatchka Khan (Totally Killer, Always Be My Maybe) about how to save a struggling film after you’ve already shot it. Recognizing the crucial role music plays, the hosts ask their friend Emmett to help score thei…

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Episode 7: Chaos Week (feat. Doug Jones) 33:44

12M ago33:44

33:44

Mark, Maddy, and Ryan have finished their script just in the nick of time. But 8 days before they shoot their film, everything goes wrong. Maddy moves across the country, Mark goes blind, and the director of photography winds up in the hospital! As the comedians assemble their crew and head out to the cabin, can they break this curse? They also enl…

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Episode 6: Horror Acting (feat. Rose McIver) 30:11

12M ago30:11

30:11

Doubting their horror acting abilities, the comedians write and practice reading horror dialogue with actor Rose McIver (Ghosts, iZombie, The Lovely Bones), who leads a crash course in horror performances. With unexpected help from rom-coms, Rose teaches the hosts how to go from gushy to gory. This interview was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike…

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Episode 5: Horror Directing (feat. Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein) 34:55

1y ago34:55

34:55

Mark, Maddy, and Ryan have their idea, but who’s going to helm it? Director duo Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky talk about directing as a team—and the big stunt they pulled to land directing Final Destination 6. The hosts debate whether they’ll direct together or appoint one director.

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Episode 4: Comedy and Horror (feat. Ronny Chieng) 37:39

1y ago37:39

37:39

After spooky stories disintegrate into laughs, the hosts explore the thin boundary between horror and hilarity with Daily Show correspondent and comedian Ronny Chieng, who also shares what it was like to be murdered by AI doll M3GAN. Mark, Maddy, and Ryan also put on their producer hats and start planning their short film.…

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Bonus: Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud | The Exorcist's Staying Power 16:25

1y ago16:25

16:25

Although critics are slamming the new Exorcist movie, it's still number one at the box office. Horror fans Jen Sookfong Lee and Matt Hart make the case for the original Exorcist, and weigh in on why we love to be scared at the movies. Every day, Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud brings you the most urgent, joyful, captivating discussions in all of…

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Episode 3: How to Scare an Audience (feat. Matt Gourley) 30:46

1y ago30:46

30:46

Film idea in hand, it’s time for the hosts to study the art of scares—with a horror film fest sleepover! Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend co-host Matt Gourley gives Mark, Maddy, and Ryan’s sleepover its spine-tingling syllabus. After exploring the genre, indie horror director Gary Michael Schultz prepares the hosts for the realities of DIY filmmaking.…

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Episode 2: The Idea (feat. Gillian Flynn) 40:08

1y ago40:08

40:08

Mark, Maddy, and Ryan hold an Ouija seance in the graveyard before calling up Gone Girl writer Gillian Flynn, who advises the hosts on how to recognize a great idea and coaches them on two tenants of great horror: suspense and twists. Back in the writers’ room, Mark, Maddy, and Ryan pitch each other their horror movie concepts and pick their winnin…

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The Battle Over Critical Race Theory (featuring Kimberlé Crenshaw) 1:06:27

1y ago1:06:27

1:06:27

Critical Race Theory has become the right wing’s new boogeyman, but no one seems to even know how to define it. Leading scholar, Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw, and producer CJ Hunt join host Roy Wood Jr. to break down what CRT actually is, why it’s necessary, and how ignoring the blowback could endanger years of progress. Original air date: September…

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Episode 1: Horror 101 (feat. Eduardo Sánchez) 34:01

1y ago34:01

34:01

Mark, Maddy, and Ryan learn the basics of horror movie making from legend, The Blair Witch Project director Eduardo Sánchez. The comedians also discuss their own love/hate relationship with the genre, their biggest fears, and establish the rules for this season’s spooky project.

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Female Orgasm Onscreen: A Brief Hist-HER-y 36:51

1y ago36:51

36:51

From the sex-shaming of early cinema legend Hedy Lamarr to trapping Jane Fonda in an exploding orgasm piano, Hollywood’s relationship to female sexuality is complicated, controlling and sometimes just plain weird. Roy is joined by correspondent Desi Lydic and Daily Show writer Kat Radley for a stimulating discussion about the depiction of female pl…

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Esports: The Rise of Professional Video Gaming 45:58

1y ago45:58

45:58

Esports competitions have seen a boom in popularity in recent years with some of the highest paid players making up to six figures. Celebrities like Drake and Post Malone have even invested in the sport. Host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with Daily Show correspondent Michael Kosta and LA Thieves Call of Duty player Sam “Octane” Larew to break down the si…

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Introducing: Let’s Make a Horror! 3:05

1y ago3:05

3:05

Can three comedians get seriously scary? Mark Chavez, Maddy Kelly, and Ryan Beil attempt to not only write but also make a frightening short film—with help from Hollywood experts. Let's Make A Horror premieres October 11 wherever you get your podcasts.

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The Queer History of Drag and Conservative Backlash 1:02:15

1y ago1:02:15

1:02:15

Conservatives are outraged by kids’ exposure to drag shows and there’s been an increase in protests at drag events. But drag dates all the way back to ancient societies and Shakespearean theater. Host Roy Wood Jr. chats with the star of HBO’s We’re Here, Bob the Drag Queen, Princeton journalism professor, Channing Joseph, and author of the book, Dr…

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The Lack of Black Head Coaches in the NFL 59:36

1y ago59:36

59:36

The Rooney Rule came into effect in 2003 to increase the number of Black head coaches in the NFL. Brian Flores’ lawsuit against the league exposed how team owners don’t take this rule as seriously as they should. Host Roy Wood Jr. sits with CBS Mornings co-host, Nate Burleson, and former New York Jets coach, Collette V. Smith, to discuss the lack o…

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Leslie Jones Reflects on Guest Hosting the Daily Show 56:18

1y ago56:18

56:18

Leslie Jones, The Daily Show's first guest host, is back for a special episode to chat about her week behind the desk. Leslie sits down with host Roy Wood Jr, along with her co-host of The fckry Podcast, Lenny Marcus to discuss how SNL prepared her for this role, what advice Chris Rock gave her, why she wanted to tackle men’s mental health on the s…

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Daily Show O.G., Lewis Black 40:41

1y ago40:41

40:41

Lewis Black, the Daily Show’s longest serving contributor, joins host Roy Wood Jr. to talk rage, comedy and how the show, and satire in general, have evolved over his 25 year tenure. Original air date: November 9, 2021 Check out some Back in Black segments: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDailyShow/search?query=back%20in%20black See omnystudio.com/lis…

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Copaganda: How Police Shows Lie to You 45:52

1y ago45:52

45:52

Are we being brainwashed by cop shows? Daily Show producer Madeleine Kuhns and writer Ashton Womack join Roy to look at the legacy and popularity of policing onscreen, and how it shapes our relationship with police in the real world. Watch the original segment: https://youtu.be/s_L-ingGsxY Original air date: September 21, 2021 See omnystudio.com/li…

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Porn Industry Racism and Discrimination 52:17

1y ago52:17

52:17

The porn industry and sex work are often stigmatized, but adult performers face racism, discrimination, and pay disparities within the industry. Host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with Daily Show segment director Stacey Angeles and adult entertainers and co-creators of the adult film production company, Royal Fetish Films, Jet Setting Jasmine and King Noi…

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How Does the Minimum Wage Affect Disabled and Tipped Workers? 47:31

1y ago47:31

47:31

The current federal minimum wage for tipped workers is $2.13 and has not increased since 2009. Meanwhile, disabled employees can legally be paid less than their non-disabled counterparts, earning as little as 25 cents per hour. Host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with Daily Show researcher Stephanie O. and the President of One Fair Wage, Saru Jayaraman to …

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Redefining Masculinity and Embracing Vulnerability 55:35

1y ago55:35

55:35

From a young age, boys are inundated with messages that teach them not to cry, openly express emotions, or show any sign of weakness for fear of appearing weak or feminine. And as a result, men experience a lack of intimacy and close friendships. Host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with the co-founder of “A Call to Men,” Ted Bunch, and developmental psycho…

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How Racism Is Built Into America’s Highways 51:00

1+ y ago51:00

51:00

President Biden's Infrastructure bill aims to address racism in America's highway design. In this episode, host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with Daily Show writer Randall Otis and ACLU President Deborah Archer to discuss how the initial construction of U.S. highways displaced and destroyed thriving Black communities, the legacy of racist transportation …

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The Battle to Remove Confederate Statues 1:02:48

1+ y ago1:02:48

1:02:48

While America has made progress in removing confederate statues from public squares, many remain standing. Director of the PBS documentary The Neutral Ground, CJ Hunt, and founder of Project Say Something, Camille Goldston Bennett, join Roy Wood Jr. to discuss why these monuments were erected in the first place, how many are left, what’s being done…

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Brooklyn's Gentrification Problem 53:28

1+ y ago53:28

53:28

The number of white Brooklyn residents has increased over the years while Black residents have been displaced. Host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with Daily Show segment producer, Jordana Hemingway and urban planner and Pratt Institute professor, Ronald Shiffman to discuss how gentrification directly impacts the displacement of people and culture, the rel…

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Why Are Books Being Banned Across America? 54:22

1+ y ago54:22

54:22

Books are being banned from schools and public libraries at alarming rates, and stories from LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC authors are disproportionately being pulled from shelves. How do book bans harm learning and access to information? What do these challenges say about the American educational system? Deborah Caldwell-Stone, Director of the American Libra…

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The Controversial “Sport” of Trophy Hunting in Africa 54:49

1+ y ago54:49

54:49

This past Sunday marked eight years since the killing of Cecil the Lion. Cecil’s death started a debate over the humanity of trophy hunting, the killing of wild animals for sport. Host Roy Wood Jr. sits with Daily Show writer Joseph Opio and author of the book “Undercover Trophy Hunter,” Eduardo Gonçalves, to break down the history of trophy huntin…

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How the NCAA’s Rules Allow College Athletes to Make Money (feat. Sabrina Ionescu) 42:03

1+ y ago42:03

42:03

The NCAA has introduced name, image, and likeness deals that allow college athletes to accept payment from sponsors and brands -- including anything from endorsement deals to TikTok sponsorships. In this episode, WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu sits down with Roy Wood Jr. to discuss what this means for college athletes, the future of player compensation,…

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The Pink Tax: Why Women Pay More (feat. Rep. Jackie Speier) 32:38

1+ y ago32:38

32:38

The pink tax is a form of gender discrimination that can cost women an average of $1,400 a year. In this episode, host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with correspondent Desi Lydic, segment director Stacey Angeles, and Congresswoman Jackie Speier to discuss why the pink tax exists and how it impacts women’s wallets. Representative Speier even gives Roy a fe…

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