Thirty F#@king Years | Grace Kuhlenschmidt & Josh Johnson Swap Favorite TDS Moments
Summary
In this episode of the "30 Fucking Years" miniseries, hosts Josh Johnson and Grace Kuhlenschmidt celebrate The Daily Show’s 30th anniversary. They share personal anecdotes about their time at the show, including hiring stories and favorite behind-the-scenes moments. The duo then analyzes iconic clips from Louis Black, Stephen Colbert, Jaboukie Young-White, Hasan Minhaj, Kristen Schaal, and Roy Wood Jr., discussing the evolution of the show’s comedy and its contributors.
Topics discussed
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Intro: 30 Years of The Daily Show with Josh and Grace
Politics, news consumption, and the Reflecting Pool
Grace's hiring process and interview tips
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Grace's first months and the writers' strike
Favorite memories: Morning meetings and debates
Louis Black segment: Bird scooters and parkour
Louis Black's debut and modern complaints
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Stephen Colbert segment: KKK in Pulaski, TN
Jaboukie Young-White segment: Pittsburgh Pride
Hasan Minhaj debut: Gestation crates and bacon
Kristen Schaal segment: Man-spreading on subways
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Roy Wood Jr. segment: Republicans as rappers
Outro and show credits
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