BONUS - The Smothers Brothers

We're exercising our First Amendment rights once again by delivering another podcast episode to you! They'll never cancel us!! On today's bonus episode, Zach talks to Dan about his longtime obsession with late-night variety hosts The Smothers Brothers, and their success and failures while fighting CBS. They led a countercultural TV revolution that was becoming a cash cow for the network, only to be fired in 1969. It's a story that's sadly topical because of what's currently happening to Colbert and Kimmel. We talk about the craft, the rise of the comedy album, the stellar writers' room, and more! Watch more of The Smothers Brothers here. Support the show by checking out our sponsors! This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile, currently offering 50% off 3, 6, and 9-month plans! Visit: MintMobile.com/mynewthing My New Thing is a comedy podcast featuring interviews with the funniest people on the planet discussing their latest obsessions! We're talking hobbies, sports, video games, and obscure films you can only find on VHS. It's a podcast where comedians talk about anything but how they got started in the biz! What a relief. Hosted by comedians Dan Wilbur (The Onion, Sirius XM) and Zach Sims (Comedy Central) Join us, hobbyholers! Follow us on Instagram! Music by Corn Mo. Art by Jordan Doll. Want to see us live? We host a weekly stand-up show in Park Slope, Brooklyn every Wednesday at Young Ethel's!Email us: [e-mail] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices