Johnny Mac commemorates the life and career of comedian Mitch Hedberg on the 20th anniversary of his passing. Through an insightful conversation with Emmy award-winning filmmaker Jeff Siegel, who is working on a documentary about Mitch, listeners gain deep insights into Hedberg's unique persona, his rise in the comedy world, and his lasting impact. The episode explores Mitch’s humble beginnings, his iconic comedy style, and touching anecdotes from those who knew him well, highlighting his enduring legacy and the ongoing efforts to celebrate his work. <br /><br /><br />01:29 Interview with Jeff Siegel: The Filmmaker's Perspective<br />01:58 Personal Encounters and Impact of Mitch Hedberg<br />03:25 Mitch Hedberg's Unique Comedy Style<br />06:31 The Legacy and Relevance of Mitch Hedberg<br />18:33 Unseen Material and Documentary Insights<br /><br /><b>Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNITERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit</b><a href="http://caloroga.supportingcast.fm/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b> caloroga.com/plus</b></a><b>. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!   </b> <br /><br />This podcast supports <a href="https://podcasting2.org/apps" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podcasting 2.0</a> if you’d like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats! <br /><br /><a href="https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews</a> <br /><br />Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com  <br /><br />John’s free substack about the media:  <a href="https://mcdpod.substack.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Media Thoughts</a>  is mcdpod.substack.com <br /><br />DCN on Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews</a> <br /><br />You can also support the show at <a href="http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews</a><br /><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support</a>.

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Celebrating Mitch Hedberg - A Tribute and a look at the upcoming Mitch documentary with Jeff Siegel

MAR 29, 202540 MIN
Daily Comedy News

Celebrating Mitch Hedberg - A Tribute and a look at the upcoming Mitch documentary with Jeff Siegel

MAR 29, 202540 MIN

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Johnny Mac commemorates the life and career of comedian Mitch Hedberg on the 20th anniversary of his passing. Through an insightful conversation with Emmy award-winning filmmaker Jeff Siegel, who is working on a documentary about Mitch, listeners gain deep insights into Hedberg's unique persona, his rise in the comedy world, and his lasting impact. The episode explores Mitch’s humble beginnings, his iconic comedy style, and touching anecdotes from those who knew him well, highlighting his enduring legacy and the ongoing efforts to celebrate his work. <br /><br /><br />01:29 Interview with Jeff Siegel: The Filmmaker's Perspective<br />01:58 Personal Encounters and Impact of Mitch Hedberg<br />03:25 Mitch Hedberg's Unique Comedy Style<br />06:31 The Legacy and Relevance of Mitch Hedberg<br />18:33 Unseen Material and Documentary Insights<br /><br /><b>Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNITERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit</b><a href="http://caloroga.supportingcast.fm/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b> caloroga.com/plus</b></a><b>. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!   </b> <br /><br />This podcast supports <a href="https://podcasting2.org/apps" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podcasting 2.0</a> if you’d like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats! <br /><br /><a href="https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews</a> <br /><br />Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com  <br /><br />John’s free substack about the media:  <a href="https://mcdpod.substack.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Media Thoughts</a>  is mcdpod.substack.com <br /><br />DCN on Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews</a> <br /><br />You can also support the show at <a href="http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews</a><br /><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support</a>.