In a recent episode of Science Vs, we sat down with comedian Tig Notaro to discuss the science behind her humor. She shared insights on how she crafts jokes and treated us to a selection of both silly and brilliant ones. It was our Funniest Joke in the World Episode, so get ready to laugh!
During our chat with Tig, we delved into various topics, including the importance of surprise in comedy and whether there is truly a world’s funniest joke. Tig also shared some of her personal favorite jokes with us, adding an extra layer of humor to the conversation. It was a lively and entertaining discussion that shed light on the art of comedy.
This episode was produced by Wendy Zukerman, with contributions from Michelle Dang, Rose Rimler, and Meryl Horn. We’re grateful for the editing expertise of Blythe Terrell and the creative mixing and sound design by Bobby Lord. The music for the episode was composed by Bobby Lord and Bumi Hidaka. Science Vs is a Spotify Studios Original, available for free listening on Spotify and other podcast platforms. Make sure to follow us and turn on notifications for new episode alerts. For more information about advertising on our show, please visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices. Let the laughter begin!
