The Unfunny Decline of Comedy Central

The Unfunny Decline of Comedy Central

In light of Trevor Noah’s recent announcement that he will be exiting 'The Daily Show,' Matt and Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw discuss what has happened to Comedy Central and why the once-beloved comedy hub has been reduced to a channel for reruns. They also discuss the value the network brings to Paramount and what the future looks like for 'The Daily Show' and other late-night television shows. Email us comments, questions, or ideas at thetown@spotify.com Host: Matt Belloni Guest: Lucas Shaw Producer: Craig Horlbeck Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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ESPN Jumps Into Bed With the NFL. What About Everyone Else?

ESPN Jumps Into Bed With the NFL. What About Everyone Else?

LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on August 27. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here for tickets!⁠ Matt is joined by Huddle Up’s Joe Pompliano to break down why the NFL is acquiring a 10 percent stake in ESPN in exchange for ...

7 Aug 202532min

Paramount’s New Team, Fantastic Four’s Nosedive, YouTubers in Theaters, and Peacock’s Future

Paramount’s New Team, Fantastic Four’s Nosedive, YouTubers in Theaters, and Peacock’s Future

LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on August 27. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here for tickets! ⁠ Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss a wide range of topics from around town this week, including David Ellison’...

5 Aug 202532min

Why It’s Harder Than Ever to Make a Studio Comedy, With Seth MacFarlane

Why It’s Harder Than Ever to Make a Studio Comedy, With Seth MacFarlane

LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on August 27. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here for tickets! Matt is joined by Seth MacFarlane to discuss how the new ‘The Naked Gun’ got green-lit, the lost art of joke-driven comedy, how t...

31 Jul 202527min

Why IMAX Is Becoming Bigger Than the Movie

Why IMAX Is Becoming Bigger Than the Movie

LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on August 27. ⁠⁠⁠Click here for tickets! Matt is joined by Richard Gelfond, the CEO of IMAX, to discuss the influence of the IMAX brand and its growing popularity among movi...

30 Jul 202532min

Paramount Now Belongs to David Ellison. What Will He Do With It?

Paramount Now Belongs to David Ellison. What Will He Do With It?

Matt is joined by Bloomberg's Lucas Shaw to discuss the possible changes coming to Paramount now that Skydance and its CEO, David Ellison, are officially taking over. Just how much will the new media ...

28 Jul 202535min

The F-You ‘South Park’ Episode and the Precarious State of Comedy in 2025

The F-You ‘South Park’ Episode and the Precarious State of Comedy in 2025

LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on August 27. ⁠⁠Click here for tickets! Matt is joined by Mosaic’s Michael Lasker to talk about the explosive new 'South Park' episode, the buzz around town, and how Matt Sto...

24 Jul 202534min

‘Fantastic Four’ Pressure, Marvel’s Next Steps, and Kevin Feige’s Future

‘Fantastic Four’ Pressure, Marvel’s Next Steps, and Kevin Feige’s Future

LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on August 27. Tickets go live today at 10 a.m. PT. ⁠Click here for tickets!Matt is joined by Wall Street Journal entertainment reporter Ben Fritz to discuss how much pressure ...

23 Jul 202535min

Colbert’s Next Home, and Netflix Earnings Flexes and Anxieties

Colbert’s Next Home, and Netflix Earnings Flexes and Anxieties

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss what's next for Stephen Colbert, and whether Netflix could ever produce a successful late-night show. Then, they dissect Netflix's latest earnings r...

21 Jul 202532min

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