‘The Daily Show’ Sets 30th Anniversary Podcast Hosted by News Team (EXCLUSIVE)
“The Daily Show” blew out the candles on 30 years this month, and to celebrate, the Comedy Central talk series is putting out a three-episode podcast...
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- “The Daily Show” blew out the candles on 30 years this month, and to celebrate, the Comedy Central talk series is putting out a three-episode podcast series titled “30 F#@king Years: The Daily Show Remembers.” The limited audio series is hosted by the News Team — that’s Jordan Klepper, Desi Lydic, Ronny Chieng, Michael Kosta, Josh Johnson, Grace Kuhlenschmidt and Troy Iwata — as they recount their favorite moments from “The Daily Show’s” three-decade history.
- Per the description, the anchors will discuss “iconic field pieces and legendary correspondents that helped define ‘The Daily Show’s’ unparalleled legacy.” “The Daily Show” has produced a catalog of ancillary podcasts and video series over the years.
- The audio version of the nightly show, “The Daily Show: Ears Edition,” has generated 767 million lifetime listens.
- Popular on Variety Last week, “The Daily Show” put out a 17-minute video with clips from throughout the series’ history, including the early years hosted by Craig Kilborn and Trevor Noah’s seven-year stint in between Stewart regimes.
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“The Daily Show” blew out the candles on 30 years this month, and to celebrate, the Comedy Central talk series is putting out a three-episode podcast series titled “30 F#@king Years: The Daily Show Remembers.” The limited audio series is hosted by the News Team — that’s Jordan Klepper, Desi Lydic, Ronny Chieng, Michael Kosta, Josh Johnson, Grace Kuhlenschmidt and Troy Iwata — as they recount their favorite moments from “The Daily Show’s” three-decade history. Per the description, the anchors will discuss “iconic field pieces and legendary correspondents that helped define ‘The Daily Show’s’ unparalleled legacy.” “The Daily Show” has produced a catalog of ancillary podcasts and video series over the years. The audio version of the nightly show, “The Daily Show: Ears Edition,” has generated 767 million lifetime listens. Popular on Variety Last week, “The Daily Show” put out a 17-minute video with clips from throughout the series’ history, including the early years hosted by Craig Kilborn and Trevor Noah’s seven-year stint in between Stewart regimes. “The Daily Show” has been on the upswing since Stewart returned behind the desk in 2024 — even if only on Mondays. On Stewart’s...