Brian Regan's "Dog on a Zamboni" Story

Also: JB Smoove, Nate Bargatze, Taneshia Rice, Josh Gondelman, and Bo Burnham

Happy National Popcorn Day! I’m Geoff Plitt, and welcome to What You Need to Know, the brief, weekly newsletter where I share the best comedy videos I’ve seen all week. It will always be free, and you’re welcome to become a friend by following me on Twitter, Threads, Instagram, or TikTok, where I share my own jokes every day.

And now, the videos you came for:

1. Brian Regan is one of my all-time favorite comedians, and his “Dog on a Zamboni” story might make you agree:

2. Comedy Central has also released this fun compilation with JB Smoove, Nate Bargatze, Taneshia Rice and more great comics talking about the highs and lows of getting fit and staying in shape:

3. Josh Gondelman has a fun, new Don’t Tell set you should check out:

4. Bo Burnham’s 2009 "Fractions Speak Louder Than Words” special is finally FREE to watch on YouTube, including songs about high school parties, his version of math, and why his family thinks he’s gay:

Thanks for reading! Have a great weekend.

- Geoff

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