Hail Satire! With Vic Shuttee

2003 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! The back half of 2003 is stacked with debuts, innovations and a few farewells: the retirement of We Love Showbiz, Ad Nausuem and long-time West Coast correspondent Stacey Grenrock Woods. Meanwhile, we see the debuts of Samantha Bee and This Week In God! Plus all-timer interviews with Michael Moore and Al Sharpton, as well as nation news that finds Saddam captured and the war pivoting. Covering the show from July to December 2003, Part 2 of 4. The Daily Show Weekly Podcast is an unofficial fan podcast designed to serve as a critical companion to the “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”, which belongs to Comedy Central and can be watched in clips at CC.com. Our thoughts and criticism are intended to offer historical reflection and enhance the viewing experience for new and old fans journeying through Jon Stewart’s seminal talk show run. Our awesome album artwork is designed by Felipe Flores

2003 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! The first six months of 2003 sees many changes – the good-byes of a Frank DeCaro and Mo Rocca, the rise over a Ed Helms to positions once filled by Hollywood Steve Carell, and the beginning of the run for President in 2004. Plus, a tender good-bye to friend of the show Charles Doty, and wacky appearances by Mr. T and the Daily Show’s own attempt at a puppet mascot, Gilly the Magical Fish – the run up through the summer goes fast and furious! Covering the show from January to June 2003, Part 1 of 4. The Daily Show Weekly is an unofficial fan podcast designed to serve as a critical companion to the “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”, which belongs to Comedy Central and can be watched in clips at CC.com. Our thoughts and criticism are intended to offer historical reflection and enhance the viewing experience for new and old fans journeying through Jon Stewart’s seminal talk show run. Our aw

OCT 1, 2020 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! This was the week that America changed forever – Mona Lisa Smile week! Just kidding – it’s the week that Saddam Hussein was found in a hole, and the week cable news showed the country ever way that meeting could have occurred. Plus, Rob goes off on Hitler AND gets a verbal tongue lashing from the legendary Ed Asner. The Daily Show Weekly is an unofficial fan podcast designed to serve as a critical companion to the “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”, which belongs to Comedy Central and can be watched in clips at CC.com. Our thoughts and criticism are intended to offer historical reflection and enhance the viewing experience for new and old fans journeying through Jon Stewart’s seminal talk show run. Our awesome album artwork is designed by Felipe Flores Comics, and our theme music is by Michael Turnage! #QAJon

SEP 20, 2020 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! Dems running for president it taking center stage, and Dean is taking heat. Jon lands Presidential up-and-comer General Wesley Clark for a beefy two parter, Sam Bee is sent to visit a curse’d house and a Senator with a sense of humor not seen since the bygone days of Dole rocks the house (and his party!). The Daily Show Weekly is an unofficial fan podcast designed to serve as a critical companion to the “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”, which belongs to Comedy Central and can be watched in clips at CC.com. Our thoughts and criticism are intended to offer historical reflection and enhance the viewing experience for new and old fans journeying through Jon Stewart’s seminal talk show run. Our awesome album artwork is designed by Felipe Flores Comics, and our theme music is by Michael Turnage! #BasicCableShitHouse

Conversation #184, recorded on October 7, 2020. Laura Pedersen is a playwright, comedian, humor writer and author behind nearly 20 books, including her latest "A Theory of Everything Else." From writing for Joan Rivers, to developing her work on stage and mining her family for fresh material, Laura has lived enough for a few lifetimes of writing fodder!  Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee. Further credits at hailsatire.com - Big thanks to Robert Price for our original theme music and Brendon Duran for the Hail Satire! logo design.

SEP 9, 2020 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! This was the week that Jonny met Hannity, Ed gives us a peek at the behind the scenes players of Mark Your Calendar, and Lewis gives a sweet smashing to a Black Friday DVD player. Plus, don’t miss the Colbert’s musical moment with Bob Graham – Interviews [he] Could Get is becoming a gold standard! The Daily Show Weekly is an unofficial fan podcast designed to serve as a critical companion to the “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”, which belongs to Comedy Central and can be watched in clips at CC.com. Our thoughts and criticism are intended to offer historical reflection and enhance the viewing experience for new and old fans journeying through Jon Stewart’s seminal talk show run. Our awesome album artwork is designed by Felipe Flores Comics, and our theme music is by Michael Turnage! #DoSomeHaveOne

SEP 8, 2020 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! Sam Bee enters the wild racist world of porn creation, and James Spader walks through step-by-step on how to make the perfect turkey. Also, a British oldster steals our hearts with a simple “ROTTON BUSH!” The Daily Show Weekly is an unofficial fan podcast designed to serve as a critical companion to the “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”, which belongs to Comedy Central and can be watched in clips at CC.com. Our thoughts and criticism are intended to offer historical reflection and enhance the viewing experience for new and old fans journeying through Jon Stewart’s seminal talk show run. Our awesome album artwork is designed by Felipe Flores Comics, and our theme music is by Michael Turnage! #ThankGodForCable

AUG 30, 2020 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY PODCAST, a rewatch hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! Rob Corddry develops new razors, Colbert beeps his way to God’s glory, and the great Fugees frontman takes his interview time to audition for the show! The Daily Show Weekly is an unofficial fan podcast designed to serve as a critical companion to the “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”, which belongs to Comedy Central and can be watched in clips at CC.com. Our thoughts and criticism are intended to offer historical reflection and enhance the viewing experience for new and old fans journeying through Jon Stewart’s seminal talk show run. Our awesome album artwork is designed by Felipe Flores Comics, and our theme music is by Michael Turnage! #TemporaryStewart

2020 was an unquestionable nightmare for reasons beyond the purview of comedy... but this year of COVID will undeniably have long lasting implications on the world of entertainment for years to come. From the meager comedy films that trickled out in the theatres and on "Premium VOD"  - looks like Bad Boys for Life was movie of the year, right? Late night shows went home and reunions from Parks and Rec, 30 Rock and more were filmed by family members. Some of the comedy's biggest legends passed away including Carl Reiner, Jerry Stiller, Fred Willard and Buck Henry... while other shows hit milestones and streaming became a lot more important. Plus a year of social upheaval brought to light bold new comic voices like Amber Ruffin, Sarah Cooper and shined a light on reliable ol' favorite like Sasha Baron Cohen and Jerry Seinfeld. Joining the year end wrap up in one of Vic's oldest friend, funny person and newly minted author of ECHOHEAD, Tommy Waas! Originally recorded December 28, 2020. Hail Satire! is hosted and

Conversation #183, recorded on October 28, 2020. It's a two-parter with the surviving members of the FIRESIGN THEATRE, the great Phil Proctor and David Ossman. As one of the best selling groups of comedy vinyls from the late 60s, including DEAR FRIENDS and DON'T CRUSH THAT DWARF, Phil and David share the details on their first vinyl release in decades entitled DOPE HUMOR OF THE 70s! Featuring 44 tracks and a PDF book of amazing original writing scraps, Phil and David tease their upcoming books, podcasts and digital releases.  Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee. Further credits at hailsatire.com - Big thanks to Robert Price for our original theme music and Brendon Duran for the Hail Satire! logo design.  

AUG 16, 2020 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY, hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! In a crater of a week, so many new and old segments flopping in the show’s second act, including Rob Corddry is Watching T, Produce Pete and Mark Your Calendar. Yet the Colbert persona is forming with a new local news take, and Jon takes on small time stories to great impact uncovering sneaky Senatorial abstentions. The Daily Show Weekly: A Vic and Chandler Rewatch is an unofficial fan podcast designed to serve as a critical companion to the “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”, which belongs to Comedy Central and can be watched in clips at CC.com. Our thoughts and criticism are intended to offer historical reflection and enhance the viewing experience for new and old fans journeying through Jon Stewart’s seminal talk show run. Our awesome album artwork is designed by Felipe Flores Comics, and our theme music is by Michael Turnage! #ThisWeekWithoutGod

AUG 11, 2020 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY, hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! Two comedy legends return to the couch in Wanda and Norm, the show doubles back over the iconic “Mission: Accomplished” banner to debut a new slogan, God finds his first Daily Show avatar in… Rob Corddry?? The Daily Show Weekly: A Vic and Chandler Rewatch is an unofficial fan podcast designed to serve as a critical companion to the “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”, which belongs to Comedy Central and can be watched in clips at CC.com. Our thoughts and criticism are intended to offer historical reflection and enhance the viewing experience for new and old fans journeying through Jon Stewart’s seminal talk show run. Our awesome album artwork is designed by Felipe Flores Comics, and our theme music is by Michael Turnage! #LongHardSlog

JULY 30, 2020 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY, hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! In a dark week of Daily Show time, Lewis Black brings back his monkey loving, Jon lands softballs against a hardliner in Henry Kissinger and the Schwarzenegger Governor saga takes another twisted turn. Plus, the first Steve Carell field piece in an eternity, and what could always be the last! The Daily Show Weekly: A Vic and Chandler Rewatch is an unofficial fan podcast designed to serve as a critical companion to the “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”, which belongs to Comedy Central and can be watched in clips at CC.com. Our thoughts and criticism are intended to offer historical reflection and enhance the viewing experience for new and old fans journeying through Jon Stewart’s seminal talk show run. Our awesome album artwork is designed by Felipe Flores Comics, and our theme music is by Michael Turnage! #TroughofHumanMisery

JULY 27, 2020 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY, hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! In the 200th week of Jon Stewart’s Daily experiment, the show offers full team coverage of the California Recall race, complete with eerie parallels to the 2016 election courtesy of Arianna Huffington and also, Nutz Brand Soda takes what may be its final stand. Plus, the first Steve Carell field piece in an eternity, and what could always be the last! The Daily Show Weekly: A Vic and Chandler Rewatch is an unofficial fan podcast designed to serve as a critical companion to the “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”, which belongs to Comedy Central and can be watched in clips at CC.com. Our thoughts and criticism are intended to offer historical reflection and enhance the viewing experience for new and old fans journeying through Jon Stewart’s seminal talk show run. Our awesome album artwork is designed by Felipe Flores Comics, and our theme music is by Michael Turnage! #SchwarziMatrix

Conversation #182, recorded on Sept 26, 2019. Lawrence Millman, a journalist, explorer and studier of mushrooms is sharing the story of getting his long gestating tome of humorous beginnings entitled "The Book of Origins" through his publisher to the people. Plus, Lawrence reads Vic's favorite origin and shares his struggles with a modern culture lacking a funny bone that pushes the envelope.  Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee. Further credits at hailsatire.com - Big thanks to Robert Price for our original theme music and Brendon Duran for the Hail Satire! logo design.

JULY 19, 2020 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY, hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! An all star week for Stephen Colbert as he debuts the Colbert Report early in Daily Show bumper form, plus nails the in-character interview with an extended bit with Rev Al Sharpton, taking him to task in Harlem over his hunger striking days. Plus: DON’T SAY IT IS DEAD, because there is one last Even Stevphen in the can! The Daily Show Weekly: A Vic and Chandler Rewatch is an unofficial fan podcast designed to serve as a critical companion to the “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”, which belongs to Comedy Central and can be watched in clips at CC.com. Our thoughts and criticism are intended to offer historical reflection and enhance the viewing experience for new and old fans journeying through Jon Stewart’s seminal talk show run. Our awesome album artwork is designed by Felipe Flores Comics, and our theme music is by Michael Turnage! #ColbertBefort

JULY 13, 2020 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY, hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! Colbert heads down to Alabama to take on the Ten Commandments, while Jon gets all sexy with a camera about democracy. Plus, Lewis Black introduces a world to MIFY, the New York ambassador rabbit! The Daily Show Weekly: A Vic and Chandler Rewatch is an unofficial fan podcast designed to serve as a critical companion to the “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”, which belongs to Comedy Central and can be watched in clips at CC.com. Our thoughts and criticism are intended to offer historical reflection and enhance the viewing experience for new and old fans journeying through Jon Stewart’s seminal talk show run. Our awesome album artwork is designed by Felipe Flores Comics, and our theme music is by Michael Turnage! #APatheticWorldToTheLeftofYours

JULY 12, 2020 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY, hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! A week to live by as a the Daily Show wracks up an historic moment with the first ever major political figure to announce their candidacy on The Daily Show, as Sen. John Edwards fulfills a promise that he will immediately be mocked for fulfilling. Trumpets blare and everything! Plus Madeline Albright clocks in a anecdote filmed appearance, more Arnold coverage and Colbert gets “groovy, man.” The Daily Show Weekly: A Vic and Chandler Rewatch is an unofficial fan podcast designed to serve as a critical companion to the “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”, which belongs to Comedy Central and can be watched in clips at CC.com. Our thoughts and criticism are intended to offer historical reflection and enhance the viewing experience for new and old fans journeying through Jon Stewart’s seminal talk show run. Our awesome album artwork is designed by Felipe Flores Comics, and our theme music is by Michael

Conversation #181, recorded on August 26, 2020. After 11 years of working behind-the-scenes casting some of the biggest juggernauts in reality TV, including THE AMAZING RACE, SURVIVOR, BIG BROTHER, Casting Producer Jodi Wincheski knows her way around a good audition video. With her new service, CastingReality.net - Jodi, a former Amazing Racer herself, offers services to help you craft the perfect audition tape, nail that callback interview an make an impression with the right people! Check out her services at CastingReality.net Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee. Further credits at hailsatire.com - Big thanks to Robert Price for our original theme music and Brendon Duran for the Hail Satire! logo design.

JULY 7, 2020 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY, hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! It’s quite nearly a meeting of the minds as former Indecision host Al Franken pops by Jon’s show, Jon trudges through his first 9/11 show since the year 2000, and Rob Corddry breaks the mold with his standard bearing California Recall segment. The Daily Show Weekly: A Vic and Chandler Rewatch is an unofficial fan podcast designed to serve as a critical companion to the “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”, which belongs to Comedy Central and can be watched in clips at CC.com. Our thoughts and criticism are intended to offer historical reflection and enhance the viewing experience for new and old fans journeying through Jon Stewart’s seminal talk show run. Our awesome album artwork is designed by Felipe Flores Comics, and our theme music is by Michael Turnage! #ForcedJocularity