Humor Me with Robert Smigel and Friends
A weekly podcast where host, Robert Smigel, and a rotating panel, his friends, assist callers seeking help in making something in their real life funnier. Anything. A best man speech, a eulogy, a breakup letter, a cover letter, an apology, a Tinder profile - Robert, with a panel of professional comedy writers and comedians, will punch it up and get results. Want help with your writing assignment? Submit it to: speakpipe.com/humorme
Episodes
In our live season finale, Robert and his guests Will Forte, Patton Oswalt, and writer Dino Stamatopoulos (Starburns from Community, Moral Orel) help a Christopher Lee fan who wants to contact the late actor and needs some funny jokes to impress him. They are joined by psychic medium Christopher LaPrath, who attempts to connect with Mr. Lee himself. Taped at Dynasty Typewriter in downtown LA, July 6, 2026. Special appeara...
Kevin, an acting teacher from Las Vegas contacts Humor Me, after he was being bullied by his boss at work. Comedian Dave Attell and Mr. Show, Moral Orel and Conan writer Dino Stamatopoulos joins Robert to help write a letter to his boss pleading for him to be treated with dignity and respect.
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In our stunning conclusion, Megann, who sought help "winning" in couples therapy, shockingly takes Robert's suggestion and tries to appear on Kill Tony instead! With our guests, The Office and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt star Ellie Kemper and her husband Michael Koman, co-creator of The Paper and Nathan For You.
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Megann wants to one-up her husband in couples therapy. The Office and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt star Ellie Kemper and her husband Michael Koman, producer of “The Paper” and “Nathan For You” join Robert to help Megann get the upper hand, even suggesting she do it via another very famous podcaster.
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NHL superstar defenseman from the Buffalo Sabres, Rasmus Dahlin isn’t very comfortable with post-game interviews. In this episode, hockey fans and former SNL cast members Rob Riggle and Alex Moffat join Robert to help Rasmus score big at press conferences.
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Sean wants help writing a eulogy for his father in-law, who he can’t stand. Comedian Colin Quinn and Conan writer/producer Mike Sweeney help Sean turn his hatred into a cathartic and witty send off.
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A high school teacher contacts Humor Me for help making his school’s morning announcements more entertaining. Comedian Jim Gaffigan, SNL performer Alex Moffat and writer Bryan Tucker join Robert to help the kids start their day off with a smile.
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In a continuation of last week's episode, Robert welcomes a new fake sponsor with David Letterman and Jim Downey. Then Robert and Jim connect Burak with legendary late night writer Steve O'Donnell and find out how Burak's fan letter turned out.
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Burak from Istanbul, Turkey needs help writing a fan letter to celebrated late night writer Steve O’Donnell. Robert calls on the expertise of Steve’s former co-workers, Late Night and SNL legend Jim Downey and our next guest who needs no introduction, David Letterman.
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Humor Me travels to the NorthStar Theater in San Francisco’s Chinatown for a live show with Robert’s old friends Bob Odenkirk and the Kids in the Hall’s Bruce McCulloch, where they attempt to revive the career of the 2016 internet meme sensation Kazoo Kid, Brett Ambler. With some very special surprise appearances.
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A Seattle public radio DJ summons the help of Humor Me to make his mic breaks between songs funnier. Legendary SNL/Late Night with David Letterman writer and the creator of Monk, Andy Breckman and SNL and Broad City producer/writer Eric Slovin join Robert for an episode you won’t forget.
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An a Capella group contacts Humor Me for help punching up their banter between songs. Longtime SNL cast member Mikey Day and his writing partner, SNL head writer Streeter Seidell join Robert for the debut episode, along with a surprise colleague of theirs.
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A weekly podcast where host, Robert Smigel, and a rotating panel, his friends, assist callers seeking help in making something in their real life funnier. Anything. A best man speech, a eulogy, a breakup letter, a cover letter, an apology, a Tinder profile - Robert, with a panel of professional comedy writers and comedians, will punch it up and get results. This season's guests include Dave Attell, Andy Breckman, Mikey Day, Jim Dow...
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