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Dennis Miller: 30 Years Ahead of the Curve

Long before social media outrage, Dennis Miller was calling it like he saw it—sharp, unfiltered, and a little too accurate for comfort. 30 Years Ahead of the Curve is a curated collection of his most cutting observations from his '90s show, Dennis Miller Live, each one landing with eerie relevance today. These aren't just rants—they're time-traveling truths, delivered in front of a live studio audience with Dennis' signature wit and whip-smart insight. Turns out, hindsight sounds a lot like Dennis in real time.

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  1. 34

    Richard Lewis | Dennis Miller Interviews

    Dennis and Richard Lewis spiral through relationships, anxiety, and midlife confusion, turning neurosis into full-blown comedy. Listen to more comedy from Spotted Dog Entertainment: https://linktr.ee/ClickHereForComedy

  2. 33

    Jon Stewart | Dennis Miller Interviews

    Dennis and Jon Stewart talk cancellation, comedy audiences, and whether culture is getting dumber or just harder to reach. Listen to more comedy from Spotted Dog Entertainment: https://linktr.ee/ClickHereForComedy

  3. 32

    Bill Maher | Dennis Miller Interviews

    Dennis and Bill Maher take on free speech, political correctness, and the line between offense and reality in a culture that keeps trying to redraw it. Listen to more comedy from Spotted Dog Entertainment: https://linktr.ee/ClickHereForComedy

  4. 31

    George Carlin | Dennis Miller Interview

    Dennis and George Carlin go deep on war, power, and the human instinct for destruction, with Carlin pushing every idea to its edge. Listen to more comedy from Spotted Dog Entertainment: https://linktr.ee/ClickHereForComedy

  5. 30

    Ben Affleck | Dennis Miller Interviews

    Dennis and Ben Affleck break down sudden fame, Hollywood luck, and what it takes to stay grounded when everything hits at once. Listen to more comedy from Spotted Dog Entertainment: https://linktr.ee/ClickHereForComedy

  6. 29

    Mike Myers | Dennis Miller Live Interview

    Dennis and Mike Myers lock into infomercials, character work, and the commitment behind the comedy, turning throwaway observations into full bits.

  7. 28

    Jim Carey | Dennis Miller Live Interview

    Dennis and Jim Carrey collide in a surreal exchange on fame, identity, and performance, with Carrey constantly breaking the frame of the conversation.

  8. 27

    Garry Shandling | Dennis Miller Live Interview

    Dennis and Garry Shandling take on relationships, commitment, and the tension between personal life and performance, with Shandling dissecting it in real time.

  9. 26

    Chris Farley | Dennis Miller Live Interview

    Dennis and Chris Farley get into weight, discipline, and the chaos behind the character, with Farley bouncing between self-awareness and full-blown physical comedy.

  10. 25

    Jerry Seinfeld | Dennis Miller Live Interview

    Jerry Seinfeld joins Dennis Miller Live for a sharp, hilarious exchange on stand-up comedy, cultural inefficiency, and the absurd logic of everyday life and observations that continue to shape modern sitcom humor.

  11. 24

    Robin Williams | Dennis Miller Live Interview

    Robin Williams joins Dennis Miller Live for a wild conversation only Robin could deliver.

  12. 23

    Power and Funding for the Arts

    Dennis rants on power and funding for the arts, two conversations that feel newly urgent as debates swirl around the future of the Kennedy Center. Who holds influence, who controls the money, and what culture is deemed worth supporting remain as contested as ever.

  13. 22

    Special Interest Groups and Gun Control

    *]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "552521bf-ee4a-4955-bc36-b979a3bfd5f5" data-testid= "conversation-turn-246" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> Dennis rants on special interest groups and gun control, examining how lobbying and political influence continue to shape today's debate. As the issue remains deadlocked, he questions who really benefits from the gridlock.      

  14. 21

    Homosexuality and Intolorance

    Dennis rants on homosexuality and intolerance, exploring cultural bias, social division, and the ongoing struggle for acceptance. Is "live and let live" really possible anymore?

  15. 20

    Vice & Nosey Americans

    Dennis rants on Vice and Nosey Americans, connecting the recently proposed "Sin Tax" in Florida to the long legacy of the war on drugs and America's obsession with regulating personal behavior. A sharp look at moral panic, government overreach, and the enduring urge to get involved in everyone else's business.

  16. 19

    Violence in America & Greed

    Dennis rants on violence in America and greed, drawing a sharp connection between rising aggression and a culture driven by power, money, and self-interest. Two themes that go hand in hand and feel ripped from today's headlines.

  17. 18

    Bad Taste & Bad Habits

    In this episode, Dennis rants on bad taste and bad habits, exploring cultural decline, everyday behavior, and the patterns that define modern society. A classic comedy commentary that remains sharply relevant.

  18. 17

    The Penis & Sex and Viagra

    Dennis rants on the penis and the rise of Viagra culture, taking a sharp, hilarious look at masculinity, aging, and the pharmaceutical fixes that changed the conversation. A surprisingly timeless take on sex, ego, and getting older.

  19. 16

    Bad Customer Service & Credit and Debt

    Dennis rants on bad customer service and America's growing credit and debt problem, breaking down two frustrations that still define everyday life. From long hold times to financial stress, this episode dives into the parts of modern life that never seem to improve — no matter the decade.

  20. 15

    Activism & Civil Disobedience

    Dennis rants on activism and civil disobedience, years before social media turned protest into a performance. He questions whether we're speaking up more, or just making more noise — a take that feels just as pointed today as it did then.

  21. 14

    Lies & Advertising

    Dennis rants on lies and advertising, exposing how spin, slogans, and half-truths shape public opinion. The the ad-driven culture of decades past tdirectly connects to today's influencer economy, where selling the illusion still beats telling the truth.

  22. 13

    The Haves and the Have-Nots & Is Everything Getting Worse?

    Dennis rants on inequality and decline, connecting the widening wealth gap to the sense that society itself is slipping. He questions whether progress has really improved life for anyone beyond the elite, or if the system is just better at selling the illusion of it.

  23. 12

    The Two Party Political System and American inefficiency

    Dennis rants on the two-party political system and American inefficiency, comparing the gridlock of partisan politics to the broader dysfunction in how the country runs—where bureaucracy, blame, and broken systems still define progress decades later.

  24. 11

    Washington D.C. & The Death of Common Sense

    Dennis rants on Washington, D.C. and the death of common sense, drawing sharp parallels between the gridlock of government then and now, and how political theater continues to replace reason and results in modern America.

  25. 10

    Military & Liberals: A Dying Breed?

    Dennis rants on the military and liberals, drawing sharp parallels between today's debates over defense spending and The Pentagon vs The Department of War, and whether liberal ideals still have a relevant voice in modern America.

  26. 9

    Bureaucracy & The Environment

    Dennis rants on bureaucracy and the environment, reflecting today's clashes over climate policy, government gridlock, and the endless paperwork that stalls real change.

  27. 8

    Intolerance & Homelessness

    Dennis rants on intolerance and homelessness, echoing debates over rising housing crises, encampments, and culture-war politics that feel strikingly relevant today.

  28. 7

    Free Speech & Immigrants

    Dennis rants on free speech and immigration, in ways that feel alarmingly current.  

  29. 6

    Blatant Self Promotion & Fame

    Dennis rants about self-promotion and fame, with insights that remain sharply current.  

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Long before social media outrage, Dennis Miller was calling it like he saw it—sharp, unfiltered, and a little too accurate for comfort. 30 Years Ahead of the Curve is a curated collection of his most cutting observations from his '90s show, Dennis Miller Live, each one landing with eerie relevance today. These aren't just rants—they're time-traveling truths, delivered in front of a live studio audience with Dennis' signature wit and whip-smart insight. Turns out, hindsight sounds a lot like Dennis in real time.

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Long before social media outrage, Dennis Miller was calling it like he saw it—sharp, unfiltered, and a little too accurate for comfort. 30 Years Ahead of the Curve is a curated collection of his most cutting observations from his '90s show, Dennis Miller Live, each one landing with eerie relevance...

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