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EPISODE · May 8, 2024 · 45 MIN

The Godfather of American Comedy

from The Atlantic Out Loud

The funniest people on the planet think there’s no funnier person than Albert Brooks. By Adrienne LaFrance. From the June 2024 issue. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news to fascinating explorations of our world. Subscribe today at TheAtlantic.com/podsub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The funniest people on the planet think there’s no funnier person than Albert Brooks. By Adrienne LaFrance. From the June 2024 issue. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news to fascinating explorations of our world. Subscribe today at TheAtlantic.com/podsub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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