Best Harmon Leon Podcasts (2026)

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Achieving harmony by balancing the inner and outer environments– Mark Leib & Rene Stevens 1:14:57

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14d ago1:14:57

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René Stevens sits down with Mark Leib for The E of real estate podcast to explore the relationship between the human energy body and the energy in the land and architecture. How to harness the energy of the land plus in a new or existing built structure. Using sacred geometry to enhance our connection to the Earth, optimise harmony and healing, and…

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Comedy History 101: Best of 2025 1:05:38

15d ago1:05:38

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We pulled together the sharpest moments from our 2025interviews with comedy impresario guests - who shaped modern comedy: • Larry Charles: Writer and director of Seinfeld,Curb Your Enthusiasm, & Borat • Kevin McDonald: Founding member of Kids in the Hall • Ryan Cunningham: Producer of Broad City and Inside Amy Schumer • Alex Braverman: Director of …

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Broad City and the Comedy of Inclusion 38:39

25d ago38:39

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Reprise Episode: Broad City and Inside Amy Schumer producer Ryan Cunningham and Gold Comedy founder Lynn Harris take us deep into the world of inclusive comedy and comedy as social change. From behind-the-scenes Broad City stories (yes, that pegging episode) to how diverse voices are reshaping the comedy landscape, we explore why women being “gross…

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Larry Charles: Borat, Seinfeld & Comedy Samurai 1:06:34

2M ago1:06:34

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CH101 Reprise: Larry Charles won an Emmy writing for Seinfeld, directed Borat, Brüno, and Curb Your Enthusiasm, and has collaborated with Larry David, Sacha Baron Cohen, and Bob Dylan . Larry joins CH101 for some serious comedy inside baseball: How he helped shape the voice of Seinfeld with Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld The chaos behind Borat's in…

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SantaCon w/ Director Seth Porges 39:58

2M ago39:58

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Before SantaCon became the most hated event in NYC history, it began as a San Francisco subversive experiment of fun by the same anarchic collective that spawned Burning Man and inspired Fight Club’s Project Mayhem. We talk to filmmaker Seth Porges, who has a new documentary about SanCon on how a subversive performance-art happening turnedinto a wo…

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Kevin McDonald & Kids in the Hall 48:53

2M ago48:53

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CH101 Reprise: Kevin McDonald is best known as a founding member of the legendary Canadian sketch comedy troupe – Kids in the Hall –which appeared on CBS, HBO, and Comedy Central, and had a revival season aired on Amazon Prime Video in 2022. Kevin joins CH!01 with tales of KITH, Winnipeg, & comedy in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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United States of Comedy w/ Director Habib Yazdi 40:28

3M ago40:28

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We go inside the PBS documentary series United States of Comedy with director Habib Azar. The five-part series spotlights diverse voices shaping stand-up comedy across America—capturing the next comedic generation redefining American comedy culture. Habib shares stories from filming United States of Comedy, as we dive into creative resilience and w…

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Jimmy Kimmel Live w/ Adam Spiegelman 56:24

4M ago56:24

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As you heard, they yanked Jimmy Kimmel Live off the air - because the Trump administration has declared a War on Comedy. Holy Overton window! In this reprise episode, we celebrate Jimmy Kimmel Live, and talk to Adam Spiegelman, who was a comedy producer for this iconic late-night talk show. Adam was at Jimmy Kimmel Live right from the start, and we…

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Comedy Cellar w/ Dave Juskow 42:40

4M ago42:40

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The legendary Comedy Cellar - is the Yankee Stadium of NYC comedy clubs. Founded in 1982, the club has helped launch the careers of Jon Stewart, Dave Chappelle, Colin Quinn, Dave Attell, Amy Schumer, Ray Romano...(you get the idea). In this reprise episode, we talk to comedian Dave Juskow, who is a Comedy Cellar regular and host of the Comedy Cella…

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John Candy, SCTV & Second City w/ Author Paul Myers 1:11:48

4M ago1:11:48

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Before Hollywood, Planes, Trains & Automobiles, Uncle Buck, and Splash, John Candy was the heart of SCTV and Toronto’s Second City. Paul Myers, author of John Candy: His Life in Comedy, shares Candy’s comedic rise alongside Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, Dan Aykroyd, and Joe Flaherty—and his iconic collaborations with John Hughes and Steve Martin. …

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Grease Airplane Rocky Horror Picture Show w/Casting Director Joel Thurm 43:42

4M ago43:42

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Joel Thurm was the casting director for such iconic movies as Airplane, Grease, Rocky Horror Picture Show, as well being the head of NBC casting for a solid decade. He is also the author of the new book, Sex, Drugs, and Pilot Season. We do a deep dive into casting in Hollywood, turning down Tom Cruise and Madonna, and insider stories on Taxi, David…

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Conan O'Brien, Team Coco & Clueless Gamer with Will Becton 1:45:18

5M ago1:45:18

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We go inside Team Coco, Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, andClueless Gamer with Will Becton. Will shares his comedic journey from UCB and working on the documentary aka Tommy Chong, to becoming an original member of Team Coco, where he worked the entire run of CONAN on TBS and was the engineer of the podcast Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend. Will tells us…

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Andy Kaufman with Director Alex Braverman 34:44

5M ago34:44

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CH101 Reprise: We dive headfirst into the wonderfully weird world of comedian Andy Kaufman with director Alex Braverman, helmer of the new documentary Thank You Very Much. The doc explores Kaufman’s legendary career of comedy as performance art, wrestling women, and the high art of confusing audiences. We talk Foreign Man, performance-as-prank, and…

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Johnny Carson: The King of Late Night 38:42

6M ago38:42

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Before there was Fallon, Kimmel, or Colbert — there was Johnny Carson, the undisputed King of Late Night. We talk with Howard Smith, author of the book, My Friend Johnny, who was Carson's longtime Malibu neighbor, friend, and tennis partner. Howard pulls back the curtain on Carson’s private world — from secret card games with Steve Martin, Don Rick…

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Larry Charles: Borat, Seinfeld & Comedy Samurai 1:10:36

6M ago1:10:36

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Larry Charles won an Emmy writing for Seinfeld, directed Borat, Brüno, and Curb Your Enthusiasm, and has collaborated with Larry David, Sacha Baron Cohen, and Bob Dylan . Larry joins CH101 for some serious comedy inside baseball: How he helped shape the voice of Seinfeld with Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld The chaos behind Borat's infamous poop-bag…

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Arrested Development w/ Writer/Producer Jim Vallely 1:01:31

6M ago1:01:31

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CH101 Select: Jim Vallely was a writer/producer on the iconic comedy show: Arrested Development – which earned him an Emmy. Jim also worked on The Golden Girls, Two and a Half Men, The John Larroquette Show, and got his start on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson - with his comedy duo: The Funny Boys. We do a masterclass deep-dive with Jim on come…

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The State: MTV's Cult Comedy Sketch Show 36:35

7M ago36:35

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The State was the MTV sketch show that launched the careers of Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter, David Wain, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Thomas Lennon, Kevin Allison—and several more (the troupe had 11 members). From dorm-room sketches at NYU to comedy milestones like Reno 911, Stella, Viva Variety, and the cult classic Wet Hot American Summer, The St…

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CH101 Select: The Mr. Bill Show - SNL Origins with Creator Walter Williams 45:07

7M ago45:07

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Mr. Bill is one of the most iconic characters in the history of Saturday Night Live. This lovable, unlucky bundle of Play-Doh first appeared in the very first season of SNL as a viewer-submitted Super 8 film—and quickly rose to cult status. At the peak of his fame, Mr. Bill was ranked the third most beloved character on SNL, right behind John Belus…

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The Def Jam Comedy of Canada: The Nubian Show 36:57

7M ago36:57

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The Nubian Show — created by comedian Kenny Robinson — changed Canadian comedy forever. The Toronto showcase was the very first comedy show in Canada to feature comedians of color. Kenny and his monthly showcase at Yuk Yuk’s are also the subject of the new documentary People of Comedy (now streaming on Crave). The Nubian Show helped launch comedian…

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Broad City and the Comedy of Inclusion 40:24

7M ago40:24

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Broad City and Inside Amy Schumer producer Ryan Cunningham and Gold Comedy founder Lynn Harris take us deep into the world of inclusive comedy and comedy as social change. From behind-the-scenes Broad City stories (yes, that pegging episode) to how diverse voices are reshaping the comedy landscape, we explore why women being “gross” on screen was a…

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CH101 Select: Just for Laughs w/ Darren Frost 39:54

8M ago39:54

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CH101 Select: Just for Laughs is the largest comedy festival in the world. Based in Montreal, the festival has helped launch the careers of such comedians as Jerry Seinfeld, Mitch Hedberg, Jimmy Fallon, Ali Wong, Amy Schumer, etc... Last year, the festival was canceled due to bankruptcy, but its back for 2025. We talk to Darren Frost - a Canadian c…

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Rodney Dangerfield w/ Author Michael Seth Starr 36:29

9M ago36:29

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We dive deep into the life and career of the comedian who gets “no respect,” Rodney Dangerfield. Author Michael Seth Starr joins Comedy History101 to talk about his new biography Nothin’ Comes Easy, revealing how Dangerfield clawed his way back into comedy at age 45, the origins of his famous catchphrase, how he rewrote his persona, and finally got…

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Andy Kaufman & Thank You Very Much with Director Alex Braverman 34:22

9M ago34:22

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We dive headfirst into the wonderfully weird world of comedian Andy Kaufman with director Alex Braverman, helmer of the new documentary Thank You Very Much. The doc explores Kaufman’s legendary career of comedy as performance art, wrestling women, and the high art of confusing audiences. We talk Foreign Man, performance-as-prank, and what it’s like…

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Kevin McDonald & Kids in the Hall 47:55

9M ago47:55

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Kevin McDonald is best known as a founding member of the legendary Canadian sketch comedy troupe – The Kids in the Hall –which appeared on CBS, HBO, and Comedy Central, and had a revival season aired on Amazon Prime Video in 2022. Kevin joins CH!01 with tales of KITH, comedy in general, and his upcoming appearance at The Second City on April 11th &…

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Action Plan for a New Civilisation within Earth’s Capacity – Michael Chown & Rene Stevens 1:16:42

1y ago1:16:42

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At the end of 2019, Michael Chown wrote a draft manifest: Action Plan for a New Civilisation within Earth’s Capacity. - 7 Steps We Must Achieve by 2030 Together. He uses the county of Gwynedd, where he lives and works, for the pilot project. Gwynedd is a sparsely populated county in the north-west of Wales, with an area of 979 square miles (2,535 k…

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Comedy History 101: Best of 2024 46:32

1y ago46:32

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Comedy History 101 wraps up the year with our best interviews from 2024. Featuring episode excerpts from Arrested Development’s Emmy-winning writer Jim Vallely, Paul Bellini from Kids in the Hall, Joel Thurm – casting director Airplane and Grease, plus histories of The Comedy Cellar, Yuk-Yuks, Moms Mabley with Rhonda Hansome, Sean Cullens, Susan Si…