You Don't Know Schiff

Comedians Mark Schiff and Daniel Lobell host their friend Comedian Darren Carter to kick off the first episode of We Think It's Funny.

The only thing better than a Harland Williams episode is two Harland Williams episodes! We hope you enjoy Part 2 of our conversation with Harland. Harland is a talented comedian, actor, author, writer, producer, creator, director, illustrator, podcaster, musician, and t-shirt designer. And that's just what he can fit on his tax return. Harland is loved for many of his memorable roles in hit movies such as "Dumb and Dumber", "Half Baked", "There's Something About Mary", "Superstar", "Rocketman," "Down Periscope", and "Sorority Boys." Harland has also been on tons of late night shows, including "Late Night with David Letterman," "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," "Late Night with Conan O'Brian," and "Conan." He's had several comedy specials, and he created and does voices for the Disney series "Puppy Dog Pals." And he hosts his own hugely successful podcast, "Harland Highway" as well as designs t-shirts. Are you starting to get the idea? He's an insanely talented guy. Be sure to check out Harland on his websites and on his social media and be sure to buy a t-shirt: Harland's Website: harlandwilliams.com Harland's T-Shirt Website: harbling.com Harland's Instagram: instagram.com/harlandwilliams?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Harland Highway Podcast on Youtube: youtube.com/user/HarlandWilliams Harland Highway Podcast on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-harland-highway/id321980603 Your hosts: markschiff.com Twitter: @markschiff Instagram: markschiff1 Lowell Benjamin Twitter: @lowellcbenjamin Instagram: @lowellcbenjamin

On this week's episode of "You Don't Know Schiff," Mark and Lowell talk about "unwanted comments." Mark doesn't like when people make unwanted comments to him, but he realizes sometimes he can be guilty of make them to other people. Your hosts: markschiff.com Twitter: @markschiff Instagram: markschiff1 Lowell Benjamin Twitter: @lowellcbenjamin Instagram: @lowellcbenjamin

This is a very special episode of "You Don't Know Schiff" with our esteemed guest, Jane Wolfe. Jane is best known as the owner of Melba's restaurant in New Orleans. Melba's is the home of the only restaurant literacy program in the World! Melba's is also the busiest po' boy shop in America. Jane, through Melba's, reaches people in need where they are. Jane's literacy program has given away more than 20,000 books and connected world famous people and celebrity authors with Melba's everyday customers. Be sure to check out Melba's website and social media as well as a link to buy "Melba's Po'boys - A Story Cookbook: America's Busiest Po'boy Shop: Melba's Website: http://melbas.com/ Melba's Facebook Page: facebook.com/EatAtMelbas Jane’s Book - “From GED to Harvard”: https://www.amazon.com/GED-Harvard-Then-Inc-500/dp/1946633372 Your hosts: markschiff.com Twitter: @markschiff Instagram: markschiff1 Lowell Benjamin Twitter: @lowellcbenjamin Instagram: @lowellcbenjamin

You know him, you love him. Harland Williams is our guest this week. We had such a great time talking with Harland. Harland is a talented comedian, actor, author, writer, producer, creator, director, illustrator, podcaster, musician, and t-shirt designer. And that's just what he can fit on his tax return. Harland is loved for many of his memorable roles in hit movies such as "Dumb and Dumber", "Half Baked", "There's Something About Mary", "Superstar", "Rocketman," "Down Periscope", and "Sorority Boys." Harland has also been on tons of late night shows, including "Late Night with David Letterman," "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," "Late Night with Conan O'Brian," and "Conan." He's had several comedy specials, and he created and does voices for the Disney series "Puppy Dog Pals." And he hosts his own hugely successful podcast, "Harland Highway" as well as designs t-shirts. Are you starting to get the idea? He's an insanely talented guy. Be sure to check out Harland on his websites and on his social media and be sure to buy a t-shirt: Harland's Website: harlandwilliams.com Harland's T-Shirt Website: harbling.com Harland's Instagram: instagram.com/harlandwilliams?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Harland Highway Podcast on Youtube: youtube.com/user/HarlandWilliams Harland Highway Podcast on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-harland-highway/id321980603 Your hosts: markschiff.com Twitter: @markschiff Instagram: markschiff1 Lowell Benjamin Twitter: @lowellcbenjamin Instagram: @lowellcbenjamin

On this week's episode of "You Don't Know Schiff," Mark and Lowell talk while Mark is in a car in Iceland and at a waterfall. Fingers crossed that Mark didn't fall into a fjord and that he made it back home safely. Your hosts: markschiff.com Twitter: @markschiff Instagram: markschiff1 Lowell Benjamin Twitter: @lowellcbenjamin Instagram: @lowellcbenjamin

This week on "You Don't Know Schiff," Mark and Lowell sat down to interview one of the greatest interviewers of our generation, Bill Boggs. Entertainer Bill Boggs is the author of two well-reviewed, laugh-packed, Post Hill Press satirical novels "The Adventures of Spike the Wonder Dog," (2020), and "Spike Unleashed" The Wonder Dog Returns (2023). He is four-time Emmy Award-winning television host and interviewer, as well as an Executive Producer of three national shows, including "The Morton Downey, Jr. Show." He has hosted 15 different shows ranging from talk shows to a game show, two series on Travel Channel, a long-running hit on Food Network. Bill has also covered boxing for Showtime, and anchored Weekend Today in New York for WNBC. Bill, along with Richard Baker, created Comedy Tonight, the first syndicated show in history of television to feature only stand up comedians. Bill had long-running success on Channel 5 in NYC with Midday Live with Bill Boggs. He began his career in Philadelphia at WCAU-TV. Bill has interviewed thousands of the most notable people of our time during the past 40 years. Be sure to buy Bill's latest book, "Spike Unleashed" The Wonder Dog Returns: amazon.com/Spike-Unleashed-Wonder-Returns-Boggs/dp/1637589840 And don't miss out on BillBoggs on Youtube where you can see many of Bill's amazing interviews (including Richard Pryor, Sammy Davis Jr., Ram Das, Pete Rose, Miles Davis, and Brook Shields): https://www.youtube.com/@Billboggs

This week's esteemed guest of the podcast "You Don't Know Schiff Podcast" is David Fuhrer. David is recognized as one of the leading innovators in the worldwide toy industry. A combination inventor, consultant and agent, he has been responsible for licensing more than 300 toys (including the Aqua Doodle, Nerf Vortex Football, and Twisty Pets) which have generated more than $1 Billion in sales! David is the Founder/Managing Director of BlueSquare Innovations which invests in and develops new product inventions. And, as if that's not enough, David is the Guinness World Record holder for being the world's fastest backwards talker. In connection with his backward talking, he's been on the Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and was on David Letterman several times. Be sure to check out David and his company BlueSquare Innovations on their website: bluesquareinnovations.com Your hosts: markschiff.com Twitter: @markschiff Instagram: markschiff1 Lowell Benjamin Twitter: @lowellcbenjamin Instagram: @lowellcbenjamin

Phil Rosenthal is back for Part 2 (sadly the final part) of Mark and Lowell's delightful conversation with Phil. It's too bad they can't talk with Phil every week. :) Phil is a television writer and producer who is the creator, writer, and executive producer of the all-time great sitcom "Everybody Loves Raymond." And now he stars in "Somebody Feed Phil" on Netflix and hosts the podcast "Naked Lunch." Be sure to check out Phil on his website and on his social media as well as his great cookbook: Phil's Website: philrosenthalworld.com Phil's Instagram: instagram.com/phil.rosenthal Phil's Youtube: youtube.com/channel/UC3FavQ2UcL8gL0CE5Dw76jA Phil's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/naked-lunch/id1620018481 Phil's Cookbook: Somebody Feed Phil the Book: Untold Stories, Behind-the-Scenes Photos and Favorite Recipes: A Cookbook https://a.co/d/4ycxA0k

We are so excited to share with you Part 1 of our conversation with the immensely talented and incredibly nice Phil Rosenthal. Mark and Lowell had a blast talking with Phil. Phil is a television writer and producer who is the creator, writer, and executive producer of the all-time great sitcom "Everybody Loves Raymond." And now he stars in "Somebody Feed Phil" on Netflix and hosts the podcast "Naked Lunch." Be sure to check out Phil on his website and on his social media as well as his great cookbook: Phil's Website: philrosenthalworld.com Phil's Instagram: instagram.com/phil.rosenthal Phil's Youtube: youtube.com/channel/UC3FavQ2UcL8gL0CE5Dw76jA Phil's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/naked-lunch/id1620018481 Phil's Cookbook: Somebody Feed Phil the Book: Untold Stories, Behind-the-Scenes Photos and Favorite Recipes: A Cookbook https://a.co/d/4ycxA0k Your hosts: markschiff.com Twitter: @markschiff Instagram: markschiff1 Lowell Benjamin Twitter: @lowellcbenjamin Instagram: @lowellcbenjamin

Your hosts: markschiff.com Twitter: @markschiff Instagram: markschiff1 Lowell Benjamin Twitter: @lowellcbenjamin Instagram: @lowellcbenjamin

This week Mark breaks down his recent breakdown. Your hosts: markschiff.com Twitter: @markschiff Instagram: markschiff1 Lowell Benjamin Twitter: @lowellcbenjamin Instagram: @lowellcbenjamin

This week we share Part 2 of our fabulous conversation with the great entertainer Hiram Kasten. Hiram started his stand-up career in 1978, when Jerry Seinfeld passed him on an audition at "The Comic Strip." He went on to be a regular in the New York and New Jersey area, eventually emceeing at Dangerfields for five years, while continuing to work the circuit. Hiram moved west in the late eighties and has mined a healthy career playing parts in Sit-Coms and film roles. He still does well in Vegas, where, in addition to working the major casinos, he also headlined a two-year stint in the David Cassidy original production of "The Rat Pack is Back." He also works frequently as a popular roast comedian. His theatrical training in off-Broadway has paid dividends, but he is most at home interpreting comedy, be it live or on film. Larry David has used him consistently over the years, including Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Your hosts: markschiff.com Twitter: @markschiff Instagram: markschiff1 Lowell Benjamin Twitter: @lowellcbenjamin Instagram: @lowellcbenjamin

This week on the podcast, Mark and Lowell speak with the ultimate professional actor, performer and raconteur Hiram Kasten. Hiram started his stand-up career in 1978, when Jerry Seinfeld passed him on an audition at "The Comic Strip." He went on to be a regular in the New York and New Jersey area, eventually emceeing at Dangerfields for five years, while continuing to work the circuit. Hiram moved west in the late eighties and has mined a healthy career playing parts in Sit-Coms and film roles. He still does well in Vegas, where, in addition to working the major casinos, he also headlined a two-year stint in the David Cassidy original production of "The Rat Pack is Back." He also works frequently as a popular roast comedian. His theatrical training in off-Broadway has paid dividends, but he is most at home interpreting comedy, be it live or on film. Larry David has used him consistently over the years, including Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Your hosts: markschiff.com Twitter: @markschiff Instagram: markschiff1 Lowell Benjamin Twitter: @lowellcbenjamin Instagram: @lowellcbenjamin

This week Lowell tries to get to the bottom of why Mark rarely laughs. Your hosts: markschiff.com Twitter: @markschiff Instagram: markschiff1 Lowell Benjamin Twitter: @lowellcbenjamin Instagram: @lowellcbenjamin

At long last, we are releasing Part 2 of our discussion with the legendary performer and Frank Sinatra's favorite comedian, Tom Dreesen. Be sure to listen to the end to hear Tom's brilliant advice and philosophies on life! Tom has been in show business for over 50 years. He's a stand-up comedian, an actor, writer, and motivational speaker. Tom has made over 500 TV appearances including The Tonight Show more than 60 times! Known as 'the man who made Sinatra laugh,' Tom opened for Frank Sinatra for an incredible twelve years. He's a favorite of David Letterman and even guest hosted for him. A legend from the start, Tom began his career with actor Tim Reid (of WKRP fame) when they formed the groundbreaking inter-racial comedy duo Tim & Tom well ahead of their time in the 1970s. Tom Dreesen is a man filled with infectious gratitude and joy, and you will surely be inspired hearing his heartwarming and powerful stories. This week, Tom talks about his humble childhood, discovering his real father, his determination to overcome a life-threatening illness, and shares wonderful stories about his career in comedy all along the way. And this is only the first of two installations of Mark and Lowell's fascinating and entertaining conversation with Tom. tomdreesen.com Tom's fabulous autobiography is available on Amazon: Still Standing...: My Journey from Streets and Saloons to the Stage, and Sinatra And check out Tom's book with Tim Reid telling the story of their days touring as the first interracial comedy duo: Tim and Tom: An American Comedy in Black and White Please follow “You Don’t Know Schiff” so you don’t miss out on any exciting episodes. Click here to subscribe in Apple Podcasts (and please leave us 5 stars and a positive review - your support means the world to us and it helps us get discovered by new listeners).

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This week we are thrilled to bring you another special live episode recorded at the world famous Hollywood Improv. Our guest is the truly inimitable comic genius Jake Johannsen. And a special thanks to the crew at the Improv who made this event possible. To get more of Jake’s content, check him out here: Website: jakethis.com Instagram: instagram.com/jakethis?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Twitter: twitter.com/jakethis?s=21&t=AI3cq9dOOxwtUrVNUObF5g Facebook: facebook.com/jakethis

This week Mark and Lowell continue the conversation with the fabulous, funny friend Tom Mabe. Tom Mabe is a hysterical comedian, but even more impressive, he can declare himself a "prankster" on his taxes. Tom's original and brilliant pranks have earned him more than a billion views on social media (yes, you read that correctly, a billion!). Tom was nice enough to join Mark and Lowell at the "studio" (we use that term lovingly for Mark's office) for a great conversation on "You Don't Know Schiff." If you enjoy the podcast, please head over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a review and a 5-Star rating. It really makes a difference and we really appreciate it! And don't just take our word on how funny Tom's videos are. Be sure to check out Tom on his website and on his social media: Tom's Website: tommabe.com Tom's Facebook: facebook.com/tommabecomedy Tom's Instagram: instagram.com/tommabe/?hl=en Tom's Youtube: youtube.com/user/Mabeinamerica Your hosts: markschiff.com Twitter: @markschiff Instagram: markschiff1 Lowell Benjamin Twitter: @lowellcbenjamin Instagram: @lowellcbenjamin