357: Icelandic Folklore: Dog Days

During World War II, six million Jews died at the hands of the Nazis—many at concentration camps. One of the worst camps was Auschwitz-Birkenau, where hundreds of thousands of Jews and other German enemies were imprisoned. Yet one man found a way to survive the camp. He became the tattooist, marking each arriving prisoner with a six-digit number that would become their new identity. This work protected him from the worst treatment and helped him meet the young woman he would fall madly in love with. The Tattooist of Auschwitz is the fictionalized harrowing tale of love and perseverance in one of the darkest moments in history.

Born a Crime is the story of a strong-willed black mother and her mixed-race child as they traverse life in South Africa during apartheid. When comedian Trevor Noah was born in the mid-1980s, his birth was a crime under the laws of apartheid, forbade whites and blacks from mixing and procreating. Growing up during and after apartheid, Noah struggled to understand where he belonged in this racially divided environment.

Through anecdotes from Noah and his mother’s life and details regarding the elements and consequences of apartheid, Noah provides an insider’s perspective of racism, survival, abuse, love, and the importance of heritage in a society built on difference and oppression.

Delve into the hilarious realm of stand-up and the intricacies of comedic performance with "Fly on the Wall," where hosts Dana Carvey and David Spade sit down with the effortlessly funny Nate Bargatze. In an episode that comedy aficionados won’t want to miss, they unfold the layers of Nate’s acclaimed appearance on "Saturday Night Live" and the subsequent skyrocketing of his comedy career. David shares his own SNL tales, discussing the pressure-stacked experience and Dana offers a nod to the buzz that Nate’s stint on their podcast generates, showcasing the impact of such a platform for comedians.

As Nate, David, and Dana exchange anecdotes from the frontline of comedy – from corporate gigs to the unpredictability of live shows – listeners get an insider’s perspective on balancing stand-up tours with corporate engagements, and how a comedian evolves from club stages to streaming giants like Netflix. They even touch upon the duo's vision behind the "Fly on the Wall" podcast, giving fans a glimpse into the creative production efforts. Listen in as this trio of comedic brilliance celebrates the authenticity of live performance and ponder on the future, with Nate contemplating a foray into sitcoms after the buzz of his SNL experience, highlighting the continuous quest for new experiences that fuel the fire of comedic genius.