S1E2 Early Influences - What Makes Us Laugh

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THE BLURB: In this episode, Glenn and Alan discuss their early comedy influences - the comedians, performers, writers and clever people who inspired their own comedic instincts. Sure, comedians and comedy make impressions, but, in both their cases, real life and people they knew also helped lay the foundations. SHOW NOTESIf you enjoy this podcast - and want to sample more like it - visit us at Costard & Touchstone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This episode was published on April 8, 2026.

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THE BLURB: In this episode, Glenn and Alan discuss their early comedy influences - the comedians, performers, writers and clever people who inspired their own comedic instincts. Sure, comedians and comedy make impressions, but, in both their cases,...

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