Modern Day Philosophers with Daniel Lobell

Daniel Lobell, Mark Schiff

thecomical@yahoo.com

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Booking Overview

A comedian-led philosophy experiment where Daniel Lobell and guest comics riff on big life questions—usually landing on laughs more than answers. For PR, it’s a high-visibility platform for entertainers and writers who can speak to craft, identity, and culture through humor.

Metrics

Episodes: 83

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10k-100k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 72 subscribers

Instagram: 1.7k followers

Contact Information

thecomical@yahoo.com

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Host

Daniel Lobell - Comedian and host connected to Comical Radio and This American Life; a stand-up performer and comedy creator who brings a curious, “beginner’s mind” approach to philosophy-style questions.

Mark Schiff - Comedian and co-host who joins Lobell for guest chats and comedic exploration of big ideas alongside the show’s lineup of performers and writers.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Established comedians and comedy writers (often with TV credits, major specials/films, or strong stand-up track records).
Required Achievements:  
Nationally recognized stand-up career/specials, Major TV writing credits (e.g., network sitcoms/award-tier comedy), Broad public recognition from mainstream comedy audiences

Recent Guest Discussions

Patton Oswalt - Not Specified In Provided Excerpt (positioned As A Guest Appearance With Daniel Lobell And Mark Schiff)

Brian Regan - Not Specified In Provided Excerpt (positioned Around Latest Projects, Writing/acting Process)

Eric Kaplan - How To Get A Job As A Television Writer; Personal Jewish Journey And Related Experiences

Recent Topics

Comedy, Philosophy, Writers, Standup, Tv Writing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Modern Day Philosophers with Daniel Lobell
:

Guest Patton Oswalt

May 19, 2026

Comedian Patton Oswalt joins Daniel Lobell and Mark Schiff for an all new episode!

Comedian Brian Regan

March 11, 2025

Comedians Brian Regan, Daniel Lobell, and Mark Schiff come together for an exciting new episode of We Think It's Funny, where they dive into Brian's latest projects, his writing and acting process, and much more. Known for his clean, observational humor, Brian shares insights into how he crafts his material and navigates the world of comedy. With Lobell and Schiff—both seasoned comedians themselves—bringing their own perspectives, this episode promises to be a must-listen for comedy fans curi...

Guest Eric Kaplan (Writer on The Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon, The Simpsons)

October 30, 2024

Daniel Lobell and Mark Schiff sit down for a chat with one of TV's top comedy writers; Eric Kaplan on the "We Think It's Funny" podcast. They discuss everything from how to get a job as a television writer to Eric's Jewish journey which led him praying with Tephillin on for a while. Enjoy!  

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