Episode 61: The Legacy of The Daily Show

Episode 61: The Legacy of The Daily Show

If you are a loyal listener of Pop Culture Confidential you know that we are huge fans of The Daily Show so we were very excited to speak to author Chris Smith who has arguably written THE definitive history of The Daily Show (The Book) that is now a New York Times Bestseller. To chronicle the shows astounding 17 years on Comedy Central Smith spoke to pretty much everyone involved with or adjacent to the show, including Jon Stewart who wrote the forward, Steven Colbert, Samantha Bee, Lewis Black, Steve Carell, John Oliver, writers, producers and more. The result is a very personal look at the shows evolution – from the early years with Craig Kilborn to Jon Stewart transforming the basic spoof-comedy show into a powerful, progressive and impactful voice in pop culture. Don’t miss this in-depth look at the impact of Jon Stewart, the process of making The Daily Show and much more! For those of you that want more episodes – we can recommend our previous interviews with The Daily Show correspondent Aasif Mandvi and producer/director Mikes Kahn who is now working at Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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488: Coming Attractions: End of the Year Movie Roundup  (Guest Ryan McQuade)

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487: A Conversation with Rebecca Miller . On 'Mr. Scorsese',  Her Portrait of the Filmmaker

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486: A Conversation With Gustaf Skarsgård ('To Cook A Bear')

486: A Conversation With Gustaf Skarsgård ('To Cook A Bear')

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485: Awards Season Heats Up: Contenders & Predictions / Plus: Rebecca Miller’s Mr. Scorsese (Guest: Ryan McQuade)

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484: From One Battle After Another and Hamnet to Sentimental Value and Weapons - The 2025 Cinematic Trend: Parenthood on Film (Guest:  Critic J. Don Birnam)

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483: Becoming Aunt Gladys: The Makeup & Special Effects Behind Weapons (Guests: Artisans Leo Satkovich & Jason Collins)

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482: A Conversation with  Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Breakout Star of 'Sentimental Value'

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