Hail Satire! With Vic Shuttee

JUNE 19, 2017 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! Is an era ending, or is it just in our imagination? As Ben Karlin settles into his role as Head Writer, key elements of the Jonny Stew are changing, including the launch of the iconic TDS series, Indecision 2000. Plus, Carell offers Colbert a masterclass in commitment, Mo Rocca begs Al Gore for fashion tips and Beth Littleford sadly appears to be fading into the background. Cathy Moriarty, Louie Anderson, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Melanie C guest. The Daily Show Weekly: A Vic and Chandler Rewatch is an unofficial fan podcast designed to serve as a critical companion to the “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”, which belongs to Comedy Central and can be watched in clips at CC.com. Our thoughts and criticism are intended to offer historical reflection and enhance the viewing experience for new and old fans journeying through Jon Stewart’s seminal talk show run. Our awesome album ar

June 18, 2017 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! In the wake of the tragic shooting of a Congressional baseball game, it is certainly nice to dive back in time and escape the divisiveness. In ’99, Steve Carell continues to knock segments out of the park (dating a toll booth worker and humping Vance’s wife along the way), and Lewis Black teases us with a little bit of Trump 2000. Rebecca Gayheart, Steven Wright, Amy Brenneman and Melissa Gilbert guest, and in a shocking turn of events – a former Jon Stewart love affair comes crashing down in an epic interview blow-up! It is jawdropping. The Daily Show Weekly: A Vic and Chandler Rewatch is an unofficial fan podcast designed to serve as a critical companion to the “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”, which belongs to Comedy Central and can be watched in clips at CC.com. Our thoughts and criticism are intended to offer historical reflection and enhance the viewing experience for ne

Scott White is a stand-up and improviser who has long mastered the technique of telling it like it is. In a total rip off of Lewis Black's Back in Black, we've got Scott "Whack in" White raging against millennial comedians, holy-than-thou food connoisseurs, and old people gym buddies. Plus, we share a number of wild news stores with Scott, which certainly gets his blood boiling. Honest and hilarious, Scott Blanco never pulls a punch and may even make you think. Maybe we'll do this one-off again. Originally record June 20, 2017. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

June 12, 2017 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! God rest ye, merry man of Bats. As Adam West passes, so does the much-maligned Daily Show ’99 Batman Recap. Stephen Colbert is sweating his recent connections with crows, Lewis Black falls deeply in love a chair, and Donald Trump crashes our past with his continual flirting with the running for president on the Reform party ticket. Leave us in peace! Greg Proops, Brooke Shields, Molly Shannon and according to Jon, Maury Povich is “the man.” The Daily Show Weekly: A Vic and Chandler Rewatch is an unofficial fan podcast designed to serve as a critical companion to the “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”, which belongs to Comedy Central and can be watched in clips at CC.com. Our thoughts and criticism are intended to offer historical reflection and enhance the viewing experience for new and old fans journeying through Jon Stewart’s seminal talk show run. Our awesome album artwork is

June 11, 2017 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! Boy, how about that Infrastructure Week, huh? Just kidding - 2017 is all about one very rigid former head of the FBI, James Comey - and his now protracted war with the sitting President. Grab your popcorn, you're gonna need it! Back in time, things are also heating up: we've got more political stoves in the fire than ever: Bush and Gore are coming into full swing, couch favorite Norm returns to the program and the gang's all here as Jon, Vance, Steve, Mo and Stephen hold a literal symposium on Media Responsibility - featuring a very surprising cameo from a future TDS running gag! Plus, guest spots from Melissa Joan Hart, Richard Lewis, Bruce McCulloch and Mark McKinney, and at long last: Jon praises another John, a man who'd turn out to be a pal until TDS signs off. The Daily Show Weekly: A Vic and Chandler Rewatch is an unofficial fan podcast designed to serve as a critical co

June 5, 2017 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! It was a big week for comedians of 2017, as both Kathy Griffin and Bill Maher received rather public undressings for controversial jokes they made – and needless to say, opinions are had. In ’99, history is definitely made as the power couple of Colbert and Carell debut Even Stephven. Both a parody of cable news and a foray into pairing correspondents, the segment is the dawn of an era and perhaps the most iconic moment thus far. Andy Richter, Donny and Marie Osmond, Dave Chappelle, and Steve Zahn guest as Carell humps a desk and Donald J Trump takes the moral high ground. The Daily Show Weekly: A Vic and Chandler Rewatch is an unofficial fan podcast designed to serve as a critical companion to the “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”, which belongs to Comedy Central and can be watched in clips at CC.com. Our thoughts and criticism are intended to offer historical reflection and en

June 4, 2017 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! Trump is pulling out... of the Climate Accords, which is anything but cool. But for the first time in a long time, '99 has some focus, offering up two themed episodes: The Canada Episode and The Hurricane Episode. David Cross gives Floyd the business, Beth takes her crack at the host's chair and Steve Carell gives you every inch of this eyeballs during an unforgettable musical number. Elayne Boosler, Tom Green, and Jason Priestley guest, and Jon learns the literal sound of five people not clapping - and it's rough. The Daily Show Weekly: A Vic and Chandler Rewatch is an unofficial fan podcast designed to serve as a critical companion to the “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”, which belongs to Comedy Central and can be watched in clips at CC.com. Our thoughts and criticism are intended to offer historical reflection and enhance the viewing experience for new and old fans journeyin

Recorded June 5th 2017. Award-winning Playwright TJ Young stops by to talk all about his favorite childhood series CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS, in prep of the new Kevin Hart-Ed Helm movie. Full spoilers for the 12-book series, as we drudge up a list of gotta-haves for this big screen adaptions - flip-o-rama, tons of villains and plenty of smart toilet humor. Plus, we dissect the wonderful new Weird Al theme song, and talk dreams of a trilogy. Hail Satire! is produced and hosted by Vic Shuttee. 

May 28, 2017 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! It’s the #POTUSAbroad Trump’s European Vacation Spectacular! One night he’s getting fat shamed by the Pope, the other he’s touching glowing orbs with Saudis and seemingly not knowing where Israel is. What more could you want from our loveable ol’ dictator? Back in ’99, we’d kill for this much comedy oxygen. Yet even in the light weeks, we’ve got Stacey Grenrock’s hot-to-employ phone sex voice, Lewis Black’s existential crisis and Steve Carell’s brand new character: Clarice, the sexy 40-year-old divorcee. Carson Daly, Molly Ringwald, French Stewart, Cheryl Ladd, LL Cool J, Dwight Yoakam, Nia Long guest and Jon gets put his Quasimodo-like place by his could-have-been Sex in the City co-star Sarah Jessica Parker. The Daily Show Weekly: A Vic and Chandler Rewatch is an unofficial fan podcast designed to serve as a critical companion to the “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”, which be

Recorded June 3rd, 2017. Chatting with Houston stand-up Bob Biggerstaff about the premiere episode of the Jim-Carrey produced Showtime drama I'M DYING UP HERE starring Melissa Leo, Clark Duke, Sebastian Stan, Jon Daly, Al Madrigal and Erik Griffin, about the 70's LA comedy boom. Spoilers ahead, we talk plot, casting and stand-up from the pilot episode, as well as comparisons to the book, real life and the overall execution of the launch. Hail Satire! is produced and hosted by Vic Shuttee. 

Recorded June 1st, 2017. Ladies and Gentlemen, the dumbest thing you've ever heard. After the epic Tonight Show pass-off debacle of 2010, Team Coco packed up and moved to TBS, where he has remained to this very day. But did you know, his each episode used to have its very own title? Conan O'Brien super-fan and Houston improv titan Brendon Duran invites us over to LITERALLY READ A LIST OF ALMOST 600 WACKY GAG TITLES, and pick out our favorites. That's it. That's the whole show. Enjoy. Somehow, Hail Satire! is produced and hosted by Vic Shuttee.

MAY 17, 2017 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! Amid investigation for collusion with Russia, Donald Trump has fired FBI director James Comey - the man investigating him! The fallout has been swift, and the impeachment bells are ringing. Woof. In Daily Show News, Stephen Colbert hosted an mini-reunion of the gang on the Late Show: Samantha Bee, Ed Helms, Rob Corrdry, John Oliver and old Jonny Stew himself. In hindsight, the TDS years were all gravy. But back in '99, it is a bit of a different story. After 100 episodes of Jon Stewart, even if the hits are light, we're heading in the right direction. Vance Degeneres disappears in "The Blair Project Project," Russia gets a new (supposedly temporary) dictator in Vladimir Putin, and Steve Carell goes sea monster hunting in Lake Champlain. Bebe Neuwirth, Garry Marshall,  Denis Leary, Jeffrey Tambor, Dave Foley, Dom Irrera, Pierce Brosnan, Ed Sanchez & Dan Myrick, and the flood

Originally recorded on May 18th, 2017. Performer, Filmmaker and "Comedy on Vinyl" Podcast Host Jason Klamm is here to test drive a brand new format for the show: Your Comedy Education. Selecting of a list of 25 influential pieces of humor, Jason shares his own personal history with the funny stuff, and helps create a sort-of syllabus of recommendations of great examples in entertainment. From The Marx Brothers to "Garfield and Friends," let Professor Klamm show you a good time. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

MAY 7, 2017 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! The Empire Strikes Back, a Republican Healthcare option has passed in the House and boy, did all that premature celebrations seem ill-advised. Plus, down goes Le Pen! In '99, the fortnight was certainly hot and flakey. Steve Carell finds a few turtles with personality, Paul Michael Mercurio knocks the Patient's Bill of Rights down a few pegs and an iconic Daily Show face is finally given a name during the show's Third Year Anniversary Employee of the Year Celebration. Christa Miller, David Brenner, Joely Fisher, Donny Osmond, Wendie Malick, Vince Neil, and Janeane Garafalo guest while the question is asked, who made NOT Mike Huckabee? The Daily Show Weekly: A Vic and Chandler Rewatch is an unofficial fan podcast designed to serve as a critical companion to the “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”, which belongs to Comedy Central and can be watched in clips at CC.com. Our thoughts an

MAY 3, 2017 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! 2017 is quiet, but TDS history is all around! Hasan Manaj hosts a Trump-less White House Correspondent's Dinner, Vic gets the opportunity to interview the Jon Stewart of Egypt Bassem Youssef and Chandler shares his tale at the taping of Samantha Bee's NOT the White House Correspondent's Dinner. Back in 1999, TDS history is made. Colbert journeys down south for a KKK bash, Steve Carell furrows his brows in anguish, Frank DeCaro opens up. Plus Jonny Stew finally meets his match: comedy legend and feminist icon Miss Piggy! Margaret Cho, Scott Wolf, Roseanne Barr, Rob Schneider, Adam Arkin, John Leguizamo, and Robert Klein guest, the legend of Mr. Peanut, delightful fop, is born. The Daily Show Weekly: A Vic and Chandler Rewatch is an unofficial fan podcast designed to serve as a critical companion to the “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”, which belongs to Comedy Central and can be w

APRIL 23, 2017 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! It was a day that no one, not Stewart or Colbert or even fake-Colbert, could have predicted but... DOWN GOES BILL O'REILLY. From Super Bowl interview to being tossed on the cable street corner, the number #1 man in news is officially yesterday's after a long mounting series of allegations over sexual harassment comes to light, and the pundit joining an unpopular (and shockingly growing) list of names including Cosby, Ailes and President Trump. Back in '99, things are just stupid by comparison. There's the low-light that is Austin Powers week, where paid product placement is taken to a new level, as well as a bonkers strange glimpse at the Italian Daily Show. But there's also historic moments for George W. Bush and Al Gore, as well as the iconic return of Stephen Colbert (and a very iconic pose). Mike Myers, Rob Lowe, Heather Graham, Felicity Huffman, Adam Sandler, Richard Belz

APRIL 9, 2017 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! It was the Thursday cultural roller-coaster that’s become oh-so common in the age of Trump but man – but in the AM, Judge Gorsuch is confirmed after a GOP dismantles the Senate Filibuster rule, at lunch comedy legend Don Rickles kicks the bucket at age 90 and by nightfall, Trump is bombing ISIS forces in Syria and warning Russian agencies before asking Congress. Holy shit! By comparison, June ’99 is a cakewalk. It’s a fortnight of inspired segments and historical firsts (The birth of the Arby’s joke, amazingly, is NOT the biggest one!) Plus, Mo Rocca stokes a war between Garfield the cat the American Polka community, Natalie Portman aces Jon’s sneaky high school finals quiz and the first 17 weeks of Jon Stewart’s Daily Show are given the cliff-hanging season finale treatment they’ve always deserved. Patricia Richardson, Suzanne Somers, Jamie Foxx, Harry Connick Jr, Caroline Rhe

Conversation #159, recorded on April 29th 2017. Bassem Youssef is a political satirist, writer, comedian, and talk show host known as the "Jon Stewart of the Arab World." From 2011-13, he hosted the number one show in Egypt, AL BERNA-MEG (or THE PROGRAM), before being pulled off the air and threatened with prison over a his material. He's appeared on THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART, LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT, FULL FRONTAL WITH SAMANTHA BEE and more. Youssef has written the book REVOLUTION FOR DUMMIES, hosted THE B+ POSITIVE SHOW and the short-lived Fusion series DEMOCRACY HANDBOOK and produced the documentary TICKLING GIANTS. Youssef appeared here to promote his traveling one-man show THE JOKE IS MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

APRIL 2, 2017 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! With the Nuclear Option on the table and a Dem filibuster not guaranteed, it looks like we're about to wake up in bed with a Supreme Court Justice Gorsuch. Merritt Garland sheds a tear. But still, the Flynn immunity hot potato continues to bounce, Devin Nunes gets nothing but bad news and Ted Cruz gets a little bit of Texas competition. Back in May '99, we might have entered a bold new dawn. For the age of Lobsterman is upon us, as Beth Littleford delivers a field piece for the ages. Plus, Mo Rocca gets Friendly with some good folk, Jon announces the debut of his starring role in self-produced series "Masterbate Theatre" and Sparky the Florida Electric Chair warms you heart. Thomas Gibson, Paula Cale, Ted Danson, Esai Morales, Jane Seymour, Robert Schimmel, and Ray Romano guest, as big and brassy Camryn Manheim just about rips Jonny Stew's neck off in a fit of passion. Woah! Th

MARCH 26, 2017 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! Huzzah and Kudos, 2017! You just had your first nice week. The Republican alternate to Obamacare pulled off a historical belly flop, failing to even make it to the floor. And it seems, the rumblings of Russia only grow louder. Even as a Nuclear Option looms over the Supreme Court... there is reason for hope. Back in 1999, there are also reasons to smile: Paul Michael Mercurio continues to hit it out of the park with his Second Opinions, Colbert pokes the bear of egregious liberal overspending in small town California and the Daily Show finally books its first uh... mustachioed correspondent, with newcomer William Stephenson. And ignoring the unceremonious return of the Kilborn staple Ad Nausium, there's a lot to like here. Even if Jon is about to get his ass kicked by a recently retired Billy Joel. Sharon Lawrence, Rob Estes, Angelina Jolie, David Spade, Seth Green, Sheryl Lee