Baz Luhrmann reveals a bit of his childhood in this quip. We talk to the film director more later in the show.
Icebreaker
“A Swiss Roll” – Alex Turner & Matt Helders
The Arctic Monkeys tell us one way to make a Swiss Roll… The English indie band just released their new single, “Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High?” and are currently on a world tour.
“Nixon in the Kitchen” – Penny Lane
Filmmaker Penny Lane brings our long, national kitchen nightmare to a close with this Nixonian joke. And she has some serious insight into the subject; she joins us later in the show to talk about her new documentary about the 37th President.
“Hip Lightbulbs” – Jordan Vogt-Roberts
Jordan Vogt-Roberts, the filmmaker behind the Sundance-darling indie movie “The Kings of Summer“, tells a joke about hipsters. Ironic.
Gabriel Roth Gets Spicy
Silly chili from novelist Gabriel Roth.
Et Tu Bruce is Honestly Amusing
Jamie White and Matthew O'Toole, of London retro-pop band Et Tu Brucé, do a good job telling a joke... about how to *not* get a job.
“A Fun Guy” – Ashley Cardiff
Writer Ashley Cardiff says there’s a fungus among us. Later in the show, catch her telling us about an insane nightmare involving tricycles and Prince.
Fast Funny with Morgan Spurlock
Documentarian Morgan (Supersize Me) Spurlock leaves us with a quick joke. His new CNN series, “Inside Man,” premieres Sunday, June 23.
“Whispering Peanuts” – Ellin Stein
We kick things off with a joke from author Ellin Stein, who literally wrote the book on modern comedy (well, on the godfather of modern comedy: The National Lampoon.). She amuses us more later on in the show.
“Tough Customers” – Zach Schwartz
Nightingale Floors, the newest album from Oakland indie band Rogue Wave, was released this week. Front man Zach Schwartz goes for a vintage laugh.