Hail Satire! with Vic Shuttee

OCT 17, 2020 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! In a yet untitled brand new era, Jon discusses hoagies with Oscar winners, unpacks the unfair treatment of a Vermont Democrat at a debate and a Tom Brokaw gives the show’s first great interview of the year. Plus Colbert gets day drunk! The Daily Show Weekly is an unofficial fan podcast designed to serve as a critical companion to the “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”, which belongs to Comedy Central and can be watched in clips at CC.com. Our thoughts and criticism are intended to offer historical reflection and enhance the viewing experience for new and old fans journeying through Jon Stewart’s seminal talk show run. Our awesome album artwork is designed by Felipe Flores Comics, and our theme music is by Michael Turnage! #Factesque

2003 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! So it all comes down to this: the glittering glimmering superlative lists of what made 2003 the year it was for the little satire that could. We break down the best bits from Jon, the Ste(ph)ves, Rob, Ed, Sam and Lewis, the peak Zens and Wackiest Field Piece Oddballs, and the interviews that left us wanting more. Finally, it all comes down to the battle for the coveted MVP of the Year! Get your popcorn, and tux! Part 4 of 4. The Daily Show Weekly Podcast is an unofficial fan podcast designed to serve as a critical companion to the “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”, which belongs to Comedy Central and can be watched in clips at CC.com. Our thoughts and criticism are intended to offer historical reflection and enhance the viewing experience for new and old fans journeying through Jon Stewart’s seminal talk show run. Our awesome album artwork is designed by Felipe Flores Comics, and our theme music is by Michael Turnage! #2003InReview

2003 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! Alright, who works here? Spoilers: a lot less people than before. Before getting into the end-of-year love fest of best of awards, its time to take stock of the shrinking team of players that still work at Daily Show 03. With good-byes to the long-standing Mo Rocca, Frank DeCaro and Stacey Grenrock-Woods, and the addition of the very real Samantha Bee and the very fake Dash McGruder, its hard to say things are not changing fast! Part 3 of 4. The Daily Show Weekly Podcast is an unofficial fan podcast designed to serve as a critical companion to the “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”, which belongs to Comedy Central and can be watched in clips at CC.com. Our thoughts and criticism are intended to offer historical reflection and enhance the viewing experience for new and old fans journeying through Jon Stewart’s seminal talk show run. Our awesome album artwork is designed by Felipe Flores Comics, and our theme music is by Michael Turnage! #2003InReview

2003 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! Alright, who works here? Spoilers: a lot less people than before. Before getting into the end-of-year love fest of best of awards, its time to take stock of the shrinking team of players that still work at Daily Show 03. With good-byes to the long-standing Mo Rocca, Frank DeCaro and Stacey Grenrock-Woods, and the addition of the very real Samantha Bee and the very fake Dash McGruder, its hard to say things are not changing fast! Part 3 of 4. The Daily Show Weekly Podcast is an unofficial fan podcast designed to serve as a critical companion to the “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”, which belongs to Comedy Central and can be watched in clips at CC.com. Our thoughts and criticism are intended to offer historical reflection and enhance the viewing experience for new and old fans journeying through Jon Stewart’s seminal talk show run. Our awesome album artwork is designed by Felipe Flores Comics, and our theme music is by Michael Turnage! #2003InReview

2003 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! The back half of 2003 is stacked with debuts, innovations and a few farewells: the retirement of We Love Showbiz, Ad Nausuem and long-time West Coast correspondent Stacey Grenrock Woods. Meanwhile, we see the debuts of Samantha Bee and This Week In God! Plus all-timer interviews with Michael Moore and Al Sharpton, as well as nation news that finds Saddam captured and the war pivoting. Covering the show from July to December 2003, Part 2 of 4. The Daily Show Weekly Podcast is an unofficial fan podcast designed to serve as a critical companion to the “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”, which belongs to Comedy Central and can be watched in clips at CC.com. Our thoughts and criticism are intended to offer historical reflection and enhance the viewing experience for new and old fans journeying through Jon Stewart’s seminal talk show run. Our awesome album artwork is designed by Felipe Flores Comics, and our theme music is by Michael Turnage! #2003InReview

2003 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! The back half of 2003 is stacked with debuts, innovations and a few farewells: the retirement of We Love Showbiz, Ad Nausuem and long-time West Coast correspondent Stacey Grenrock Woods. Meanwhile, we see the debuts of Samantha Bee and This Week In God! Plus all-timer interviews with Michael Moore and Al Sharpton, as well as nation news that finds Saddam captured and the war pivoting. Covering the show from July to December 2003, Part 2 of 4. The Daily Show Weekly Podcast is an unofficial fan podcast designed to serve as a critical companion to the “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”, which belongs to Comedy Central and can be watched in clips at CC.com. Our thoughts and criticism are intended to offer historical reflection and enhance the viewing experience for new and old fans journeying through Jon Stewart’s seminal talk show run. Our awesome album artwork is designed by Felipe Flores Comics, and our theme music is by Michael Turnage! #2003InReview

2003 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! The first six months of 2003 sees many changes – the good-byes of a Frank DeCaro and Mo Rocca, the rise over a Ed Helms to positions once filled by Hollywood Steve Carell, and the beginning of the run for President in 2004. Plus, a tender good-bye to friend of the show Charles Doty, and wacky appearances by Mr. T and the Daily Show’s own attempt at a puppet mascot, Gilly the Magical Fish – the run up through the summer goes fast and furious! Covering the show from January to June 2003, Part 1 of 4. The Daily Show Weekly is an unofficial fan podcast designed to serve as a critical companion to the “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”, which belongs to Comedy Central and can be watched in clips at CC.com. Our thoughts and criticism are intended to offer historical reflection and enhance the viewing experience for new and old fans journeying through Jon Stewart’s seminal talk show run. Our awesome album artwork is designed by Felipe Flores Comics, and our theme music is by Michael Turnage! #2003InReview

OCT 1, 2020 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! This was the week that America changed forever – Mona Lisa Smile week! Just kidding – it’s the week that Saddam Hussein was found in a hole, and the week cable news showed the country ever way that meeting could have occurred. Plus, Rob goes off on Hitler AND gets a verbal tongue lashing from the legendary Ed Asner. The Daily Show Weekly is an unofficial fan podcast designed to serve as a critical companion to the “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”, which belongs to Comedy Central and can be watched in clips at CC.com. Our thoughts and criticism are intended to offer historical reflection and enhance the viewing experience for new and old fans journeying through Jon Stewart’s seminal talk show run. Our awesome album artwork is designed by Felipe Flores Comics, and our theme music is by Michael Turnage! #QAJon

SEP 20, 2020 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! Dems running for president it taking center stage, and Dean is taking heat. Jon lands Presidential up-and-comer General Wesley Clark for a beefy two parter, Sam Bee is sent to visit a curse’d house and a Senator with a sense of humor not seen since the bygone days of Dole rocks the house (and his party!). The Daily Show Weekly is an unofficial fan podcast designed to serve as a critical companion to the “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”, which belongs to Comedy Central and can be watched in clips at CC.com. Our thoughts and criticism are intended to offer historical reflection and enhance the viewing experience for new and old fans journeying through Jon Stewart’s seminal talk show run. Our awesome album artwork is designed by Felipe Flores Comics, and our theme music is by Michael Turnage! #BasicCableShitHouse

Conversation #184, recorded on October 7, 2020. Laura Pedersen is a playwright, comedian, humor writer and author behind nearly 20 books, including her latest "A Theory of Everything Else." From writing for Joan Rivers, to developing her work on stage and mining her family for fresh material, Laura has lived enough for a few lifetimes of writing fodder!  Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee. Further credits at hailsatire.com - Big thanks to Robert Price for our original theme music and Brendon Duran for the Hail Satire! logo design.