Jun 10, 2024
February 2-9, 2002
This week Ken welcomes the comedian behind the YouTube Special "Frontin" Rob Haze to the show.
Ken and Rob discuss his experiences in the comedy scene, his love
for the Bernie Mac Show, and the impact of the mockumentary format
on sitcoms. He also highlights underrated shows from the 2001-2002
season and shares an interesting story about Disney's encounter
with Dr. Dre. The conversation covers various topics, including the
Boston comedy scene, the influence of African American actors, and
the crossover between music and comedy on shows like All That. In
this part of the conversation, Ken Reid and Rob Haze discuss the
counter programming during the Super Bowl, including True Hollywood
Stories and My Girl 2. They also talk about the influence of Fear
Factor and the impact it had on Joe Rogan's career. The
conversation then moves on to the programming on Monday night,
including Malcolm in the Middle and the Heroes of Black Comedy
series. They also discuss the controversy between the World
Wildlife Fund and the WWE. Other topics covered include the movie
Auto Focus, Comedy Central stand-up shows, and the Bavarian Cuckoo
Clock controversy. In this episode, Ken Reid and Rob Haze review
the TV Guide from February 8-14, 2002. They discuss the TV lineup
for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, highlighting shows like Bernie
Mac, My Wife and Kids, Titus, and Dark Angel. They also explore the
Winter Olympics and the war in Congo. The episode concludes with a
discussion of TV Guide's Cheers and Jeers section.