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Naked Comedy! with David Zucker

David Zucker 1 Episodes Jun 30, 2026

Hosted by comedy legend David Zucker (Airplane!, The Naked Gun, Scary Movie 3 & 4) and moderated by Ellie Shoja, this podcast takes listeners behind the laughs with the writers, directors, actors, comedians, and creators who make comedy work. Each episode explores the craft of comedy—from joke writing and storytelling to filmmaking, improvisation, satire, and the creative process itself. Along the way, you’ll hear hilarious stories, hard-earned lessons, behind-the-scenes secrets, and candid conversations with some of the funniest minds in entertainment. Whether you’re a comedy fan, a writer, a performer, or someone who simply loves to laugh, Naked Comedy! with David Zucker gives you a front-row seat to the art (and chaos) of making people laugh.

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How My Cousin Vinny Became a Law School Classic | Dale Launer Jun 30, 2026 4640 In this episode of Naked Comedy!, David Zucker and Ellie Shoja sit down with screenwriter Dale Launer, the writer behind My Cousin Vinny, Ruthless People, and some of the sharpest comedy writing of the last several decades.Dale shares how My Cousin Vinny grew from a simple legal “what if” into a comedy so accurate it’s now used in law schools across the country. He breaks down the importance of re

The Secret to Deadpan Comedy in Airplane! | Robert Hays Jun 24, 2026 2401 In this very first episode of Naked Comedy!, David Zucker and Ellie Shoja sit down with Robert Hays, the star of Airplane!, for a hilarious and revealing conversation about one of the most iconic comedy films ever made.Robert shares how he was cast as Ted Striker, what it was like reading the Airplane! script for the first time — fittingly, on an actual plane — and how the role transformed his car

Naked Comedy! with David Zucker

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