The Hilarious World of Depression

A podcast by American Public Media

Categories:

Comedy

97 Episodes

  1. Scott Thompson Keeps Getting Back Up Again

    Published: 10/15/2018

  2. Chris Gethard Does Not Avoid the Collision

    Published: 10/8/2018

  3. Figuring Out Regular Adolescent Behavior vs. Alarming Disorder with Jen Kirkman

    Published: 10/1/2018

  4. Neko Case Leaves Bad Places, Goes to Better Places

    Published: 9/24/2018

  5. Your Amazing Therapeutic Jukebox

    Published: 9/17/2018

  6. Mortified’s Dave Nadelberg Presents Your Shame Live On Stage

    Published: 9/10/2018

  7. Open Mike Eagle Goes Outside And Meets People

    Published: 9/4/2018

  8. Impostor Syndrome: True Tales, Tricks, and Tactics for When You’re Feeling Fraudulent

    Published: 8/27/2018

  9. Thom Tran Is a Regular Standup Comic Except for the Part About Being Shot in the Head in Iraq

    Published: 8/20/2018

  10. Andrew Zimmern Wrecks His Life, Rebuilds His Life, and Eats Weird Food

    Published: 8/13/2018

  11. Special Episode: Mental Health First Aid and Lady Gaga’s Mom

    Published: 6/26/2018

  12. How to Get Help

    Published: 6/8/2018

  13. Highlights From A Hilarious Night of Depression

    Published: 3/5/2018

  14. Hannah Hart Gets Drunk, Tries To Make Grilled Cheese, Gets Famous, Tries To Enjoy It

    Published: 2/5/2018

  15. Ted Leo Stops Beating Up File Cabinets, Songs, Self

    Published: 1/29/2018

  16. Rachel Bloom Finds Her Voice, Then Uses It To Sing About Stealing Pets and Moving to West Covina, California

    Published: 1/22/2018

  17. Reggie Osse Puts It Together

    Published: 1/15/2018

  18. Linda Holmes Leaves Law to Concentrate On Watching TV and It Works Out Great

    Published: 1/8/2018

  19. Rhett Miller Really Hates That Brass Cat

    Published: 1/2/2018

  20. Mike Brown Trains as an Engineer to Prepare for Comedy

    Published: 12/26/2017

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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.