Topic: Humble Pie

2 chapters across the catalog

Tippie-Top
Episode 1101 1:34:14 - 1:37:46

1101: Tippie-Top

The Decline of Humor and Louis C.K.'s Failed Comeback

The hosts discuss why modern comedy, specifically Louis C.K.'s recent material, fails to resonate. They explore the "timeliness" of jokes and suggest that C.K.'s refusal to "eat humble pie" regarding his past scandals has ruined his ability to be funny.

Sculley and Heil
Episode 737 1:18:24 - 1:22:23

737: Sculley and Heil

Joe Walsh, Peter Frampton and the Heil Talk Box

Heil discusses his long-standing friendship with Joe Walsh, rooted in their shared hobby of ham radio. He recounts inventing the Talk Box to help Walsh perform "Rocky Mountain Way" live, using a high-powered JBL driver. Heil also describes sending a Talk Box to Peter Frampton as a Christmas gift, which became a defining element of Frampton's musical career.