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I listen to a ton of podcasts and I'm always scouring iTunes and the infosuperweb for more. Recently I discovered a great online community and podcast for those who love stand-up comedy. Don't except something akin to a comedian's appearance on some late night talk show where the host just sets them up so they can do jokes from their act. This podcast actually takes itself seriously and gets into the tiny crevices of comedy like mildew seeping into porous bathroom tile. Right now the archives include lengthy chats with Jim Gaffigan, Paul F. Thompkins, Patton Oswalt, Zach Galifianakis, and an interview conducted by Bob Odenkirk with Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim of Tom Goes to the Mayor. If you're like me and enjoy opening the door of the grandfather clock called comedy and seeing how all the gear mesh together, this is definitely worth checking out.