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Earwolf
Earwolf
NameEarwolf
FounderScott Aukerman, Jeff Ullrich
Launch date2010

Earwolf is a podcast network founded by Scott Aukerman and Jeff Ullrich in 2010, featuring a wide range of comedy and entertainment shows, including Comedy Bang! Bang!, How Did This Get Made?, and You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes. The network has collaborated with various notable comedians and actors, such as Patton Oswalt, Nick Kroll, and Lauren Lapkus. Earwolf has also partnered with other prominent podcast networks, including Maximum Fun and Nerdist Industries, to produce and distribute its content. The network's shows often feature guests from the world of comedy, including Tig Notaro, Maria Bamford, and Andy Richter.

History

The history of Earwolf dates back to 2010, when Scott Aukerman and Jeff Ullrich launched the network with the goal of creating a platform for comedy and entertainment podcasts. The network's early shows included Comedy Bang! Bang! and The Wolf Den, which featured interviews with comedians and industry professionals, such as Jimmy Pardo and Matt Besser. Over time, Earwolf expanded its roster of shows to include How Did This Get Made?, hosted by Paul Scheer, Jason Mantzoukas, and June Diane Raphael, as well as You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes, which featured conversations with comedians like John Mulaney and Sarah Silverman. The network has also collaborated with other notable podcasters, including Marc Maron and Werner Herzog.

Founders

The founders of Earwolf, Scott Aukerman and Jeff Ullrich, are both veterans of the comedy and entertainment industry. Scott Aukerman is a comedian, actor, and writer, known for his work on Mr. Show with Bob and David and Baskets. Jeff Ullrich is a producer and entrepreneur, who has worked with various comedy and entertainment companies, including Comedy Central and VH1. The two founders have been instrumental in shaping the network's content and direction, and have played a key role in attracting top talent to the network, including Aziz Ansari, Jen Kirkman, and Brian Posehn.

Podcasts

Earwolf's podcasts cover a wide range of topics and formats, from comedy and entertainment to interviews and discussions. Some of the network's most popular shows include Comedy Bang! Bang!, How Did This Get Made?, and You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes. The network has also produced shows with other notable comedians and actors, such as Lauren Lapkus and Paul Scheer, including With Special Guest Lauren Lapkus and Scheer Madness. Earwolf's shows often feature guests from the world of comedy, including Tig Notaro, Maria Bamford, and Andy Richter, as well as actors and musicians, such as Nick Offerman and Weird Al Yankovic.

Notable Shows

Some of Earwolf's most notable shows include Comedy Bang! Bang!, which features interviews with comedians and actors, such as Patton Oswalt and Lauren Lapkus. How Did This Get Made? is another popular show, which features discussions of bad movies, with guests like Jason Mantzoukas and June Diane Raphael. You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes is a show that features conversations with comedians, including John Mulaney and Sarah Silverman. Other notable shows on the network include The Wolf Den, which features interviews with industry professionals, such as Jimmy Pardo and Matt Besser, and With Special Guest Lauren Lapkus, which features Lauren Lapkus playing different characters in each episode, often with guests like Andy Richter and Jen Kirkman.

Network Structure

The Earwolf network is structured around a core group of shows, which are produced and distributed by the network. The network also partners with other podcast networks and production companies to produce and distribute its content. Earwolf's shows are available on a variety of platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. The network has also expanded into video content, with shows like Comedy Bang! Bang! and How Did This Get Made? available on YouTube and other video platforms. Earwolf has collaborated with other notable companies, including Netflix and HBO, to produce and distribute its content, and has featured guests from the world of comedy, including Trevor Noah and Hannah Gadsby. The network's structure and partnerships have allowed it to become one of the leading podcast networks in the industry, with a wide range of shows and a large and dedicated audience, including fans of Conan O'Brien and The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.

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