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EPISODE · Mar 6, 2026 · 48 MIN

Jay Leno & Judd Apatow Rank Their Rushmore of Stand-Up Comedians

from Rushmore Podcast · host Ari Emanuel and Ben Persky

Welcome to Rushmore On X, a show where The GOATs of their industries giving their Mount Rushmores (Top 4) of hotly debated topics.Jay Leno and Judd Apatow enter the arena to settle comedy's greatest debate, who belongs on the Mount Rushmore of Stand-Up? From Richard Pryor's electrifying storytelling to George Carlin's cultural rebellion, the legends are nominated and fiercely debated. Hear incredible personal stories, from bombing after a legend to getting a midnight call from Jay, as these comedy minds clash to crown the undisputed Top 4.Special thanks to Jay Leno & Judd Apatow for joining our Stand-Up episode.Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqUovTzBO2zR_Dah_dpmHfg?sub_confirmation=1Video Chapters:0:00 How was Mount Rushmore formed?1:03 How Jay & Judd Met 5:32 Their Comedy Beginnings13:23 Setting the Rushmore Criteria17:45 Jay Leno's Mount Rushmore24:21 Judd Apatow's Mount Rushmore31:08 The Hosts' Picks & Debate39:00 The Final Fourth Spot46:04 The Final Four Revealed47:54 Wrap Up & Special ThanksAbout Rushmore On X:Welcome to Rushmore On X, a show where the GOATs of their industries give their Mount Rushmores (Top 4) of hotly debated topics.Follow Rushmore On X:X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/rushmoreonxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rushmoreonx/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rushmoreonx

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