Gary Gulman Got Recognized In The Hospital

Also: Maria Bamford, Natasha Leggero, Anthony Jeselnik, Joel Kim Booster, and Daniel Tosh

Happy New Year! 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. In case you’re not already a regular listener of the Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend podcast like I am, here’s a clip that is both poignant and hilarious. Comedian Gary Gulman recalls getting recognized for his standup while in the hospital receiving electroconvulsive therapy, and reflects on the catharsis of recovering from depressive episodes and how he hopes his book can help others:

2. Maria Bamford’s 2016 appearance on This Is Not Happening is now free to watch on YouTube:

3. Comedy Central has released a great compilation of Natasha Leggero’s bits so you can get to know her if you don’t already. She talks about Call of Duty, Burning Man, and why she doesn’t go back to Illinois anymore:

4. And here’s a fun compilation of Anthony Jeselnik, Joel Kim Booster, Daniel Tosh, and other comedians talking about gift giving, shopping, and the best (and worst) gifts of all time:

Thanks for reading! Have a great weekend.

- Geoff

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