The Hilarious World of Depression

A podcast by American Public Media

Categories:

Comedy

97 Episodes

  1. Charlene deGuzman Has Unsexy Stories About Sex

    Published: 10/21/2019

  2. Anil Dash Loves Social Media and Wants It To Change

    Published: 10/14/2019

  3. Ryan Bingham Finds a Home and Settles Down

    Published: 10/7/2019

  4. Heather B. Armstrong Nearly Dies Ten Times and It Works Out Great

    Published: 9/30/2019

  5. Mara Wilson Had Great Opportunities and Difficult Challenges

    Published: 9/23/2019

  6. Whitney Cummings Puts It Together and Stops Falling Apart

    Published: 9/16/2019

  7. Pete Holmes Looks for Meaning and Membership

    Published: 9/9/2019

  8. Jenny Lawson and Books That Get Depression Right

    Published: 8/12/2019

  9. The Perils and Rewards of Travel

    Published: 7/8/2019

  10. Just the Funny Parts

    Published: 5/6/2019

  11. Solomon Georgio Is Doing Better

    Published: 12/24/2018

  12. Jonny Sun Ended Up Here Somehow

    Published: 12/17/2018

  13. Naomi Ekperigin Brings In Her Baggage, Unpacks It

    Published: 12/10/2018

  14. Check-Ups on Gary Gulman, Linda Holmes, Janelle James, and “Steve.” Plus, Sock Opportunities

    Published: 12/3/2018

  15. Aparna Nancherla Is Having a Harder Time Doing Something She’s Great At

    Published: 11/26/2018

  16. John Ross Bowie and Jamie Denbo Don’t Need Your Suggestions For Their Life Improv

    Published: 11/19/2018

  17. Adventures in Therapy

    Published: 11/12/2018

  18. Guy Branum Goes to Minnesota, Gets Good Internet, Finds Self

    Published: 11/5/2018

  19. The Hilarious NIGHT of Depression

    Published: 10/29/2018

  20. Words: Am We Uses Them Good At Mental Health?

    Published: 10/22/2018

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A show about clinical depression...with laughs? Well, yeah. Depression is an incredibly common and isolating disease experienced by millions, yet often stigmatized by society. The Hilarious World of Depression is a series of frank, moving, and, yes, funny conversations with top comedians who have dealt with this disease, hosted by veteran humorist and public radio host John Moe. Join guests such as Maria Bamford, Paul F. Tompkins, Andy Richter, and Jen Kirkman to learn how they’ve dealt with depression and managed to laugh along the way. If you have not met the disease personally, it’s almost certain that someone you know has, whether it’s a friend, family member, colleague, or neighbor. Depression is a vicious cycle of solitude and stigma that leaves people miserable and sometimes dead. Frankly, we’re not going to put up with that anymore. The Hilarious World of Depression is not medical treatment and should not be seen as a substitute for therapy or medication. But it is a chance to gain some insight, have a few laughs, and realize that people with depression are not alone and that together, we can all feel a bit better. American Public Media and HealthPartners’ Make It Okay campaign are committed to breaking the stigma around mental health.