What If There Was a Natural Substitute for Plastic? There Is!
In 1863, humorist Artemus Ward wrote a satire on hucksterism, making up a tale of Abe Lincoln being asked to endorse a piece of quackery about spiritualism. Not wanting to offend, the Lincoln character slyly offers non-committal praise: “Well for people who like that kind of thing, I think that is …
Working From Home: Who Was Artemus Ward?
In this very special between series Working From Home episode, we welcome another guest to The Comedy Bureau. Wayne is based in LA, and is basically the Comedy Bureau’s American cousin, we think. We’re so glad to have him on the show.
He started performing comedy in New York, in the 1980s before mo…
Cocaine, Clubs, and Comedy History: Ritch Shydner Spills the Funniest Secrets
If you've ever wondered how comedy evolved from Civil War lecture halls to cocaine-fueled comedy clubs, Ritch Shydner has the stories and the scars to prove it.
The veteran comic, author, and self-proclaimed comedy historian returns to deliver a hilarious masterclass on stand-up's messy, magical p…
The Importance of American HIstory with Marc Stockwell-Moniz, Author
Introducing author Marc Stockwell-Moniz
His ancestor’s historical role in American History
Teaching historical factual events to the schools
His career as an author and the books he has written
Author Marc Stockwell-Moniz is a fourteenth-generation American. Marc was born in Cambridge, Massa…
Mark Twain: Henry Clemens' Death, River Pilot Days, and the Birth of a Western Writer
Host William H. Benson introduces episode 138 of the Noble American Lives Podcast and his "Parallel Lives" book series, then begins a continued biography of Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) from his fifth book. The episode recounts the 1858 steamboat Pennsylvania boiler explosion that fatally injured Sa…
Humor's Imitations and Limitations
Grandpa Bill talks
Paul Harvey: The Rest of the Story
Introduction
Good evening, my friends. It's Paul Harvey.
On this day, as we gather around our radios, I want to tell you a story. It's a story that has been told and retold over the years, but it's a story that still has the power to amaze a…
Complete Works of Artemus Ward Part 4, To California and Return-Artemus Ward
"Complete Works of Artemus Ward Part 4, To California and Return" invites listeners to journey through the wit and humor of Artemus Ward as he reflects on his travels to California and back. This collection captures the essence of 19th-century American life, showcasing Ward's unique ability to blen…
Complete Works of Artemus Ward Part 4, To California and Return-Artemus Ward
"Complete Works of Artemus Ward Part 4, To California and Return" showcases the wit and humor of Artemus Ward as he reflects on his journey to California and back. This collection captures the essence of 19th-century American life, filled with keen observations and satirical commentary that still r…
Complete Works of Artemus Ward Part 2, War-Artemus Ward
"Complete Works of Artemus Ward Part 2, War-Artemus Ward" offers listeners a collection of witty and satirical writings that reflect the humor and social commentary of its time. Artemus Ward, a pioneering figure in American humor, tackles themes of war and society with a blend of sharp wit and play…
Complete Works of Artemus Ward Part 4, To California and Return-Artemus Ward
Complete Works of Artemus Ward Part 4, To California and Return by Artemus Ward captures the wit and humor of one of America's pioneering satirists as he shares his experiences traveling to California and back. This collection reflects the spirit of adventure and the pursuit of opportunity that def…
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