Lewis Black's Rantcast

Lewis Black

Lewis Black has some things to get off his chest! With his weekly podcast "Lewis Black’s Rantcast," the Grammy-winning comedian does just that. Channeling his anger in ways only a man who’s devoted his entire life to ranting can do. The tirades are sometimes big, other times small, yet they are always fun-spirited and truly hilarious. No topic is safe from Black’s trademark style of comedic yelling and animated finger-pointing. Skewering anything and anyone that gets under his skin. On the "Rantcast," Black isn’t the only person getting things off his chest, each week Lewis allows fans to submit their gripes so he can commiserate in their frustrations. Black’s long career includes movie roles in Accepted, the voice of Anger in the Pixar’s "Inside Out," and is currently the longest-running correspondent on Comedy Central’s "The Daily Show." We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4  For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com    Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/us/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy read less
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169 - Eclipsed by the Eclipse
2d ago
169 - Eclipsed by the Eclipse
It was a week of happenings, not just for Lewis but for the nation as we experienced not only the Solar Eclipse, but a large earthquake for a swath of people in the East. Lewis found himself in Arizona for a charity golf outing, still managing to see the eclipse. Was it the advertised 75% darkness it was advertised as? Maybe not. Unfortunately, the usual crazies bubble up with conspiracy theories around these natural phenomenon (of course). Other newsworthy events include the dreaded annual Tax Day and the death of OJ Simpson opens re-ignites old wars in what might’ve been the inflection point of a new way the media operates. The rants are live this week as Lewis works through some live dates in the Northeast. Speaking of tour dates, fall dates of The Goodbye Yeller Brick Road have been announced and by the time you read this, they will be on sale through the F.U.C.K.U fan club with public on sale occurring Friday, April 19th . RANT #1 – Alan Whitman has a complaint about Maine’s new beer laws RANT #2 – PN hates the Maine Weather RANT #3 – A student from the University of Maine’s rants about its amenities RANT #4 – Wayne Harvey wants people to know it’s just a comedy show ___________________ For advertising opportunities email: rantcast@thesyn.com ___________________ TOUR DATES: http://www.lewisblack.com/tickets GET MERCH: http://www.lewisblack.com/collections ____________________ SUBMIT RANTS TO LEWIS Have something you want to get off your chest? http://www.livelewis.com _____________________ SUBSCRIBE TO THE RANTCAST http://www.lewisblacksrantcast.com ____________________ FOLLOW LEWIS https://www.lewisblack.com https://www.instagram.com/thelewisblack https://twitter.com/thelewisblack https://www.facebook.com/thelewisblack https://www.youtube.com/OfficialLewisBlack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
168 - Escape To The National Comedy Center
10-04-2024
168 - Escape To The National Comedy Center
The madness of the year has already gotten to us, and if it’s going to continue through the already-declared politics-free summer, perhaps its time to get out of dodge and head on up to the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, NY? What nonsense is happening this week? First off, can anyone fluent in finance explain how Truth Social makes money? While we’re at it, can someone also tackle inflation? While on the topic of explaining things, a Michigan rep could use some help identifying a college basketball team. An MLB player could use some help determining if Wyoming is real, and Tennessee needs to figure out what exactly is the deal with Chemtrails. As always, Lewis is here to help navigate the madness. This week's rants are live from the road in Providence, Boston, and Portland, ME. ___________________ For advertising opportunities email: rantcast@thesyn.com ___________________ TOUR DATES: http://www.lewisblack.com/tickets GET MERCH: http://www.lewisblack.com/collections ____________________ SUBMIT RANTS TO LEWIS Have something you want to get off your chest? http://www.livelewis.com _____________________ SUBSCRIBE TO THE RANTCAST http://www.lewisblacksrantcast.com ____________________ FOLLOW LEWIS https://www.lewisblack.com https://www.instagram.com/thelewisblack https://twitter.com/thelewisblack https://www.facebook.com/thelewisblack https://www.youtube.com/OfficialLewisBlack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
166 - March Madness
27-03-2024
166 - March Madness
How's your bracket doing? The NCAA College Basketball tournament is Lewis' favorite sporting event of the year. It also serves as a good distraction from the lunacy of the day. A Spring that doesn't seem to have sprung yet. An election cycle that goes on and on. A former President's many, many days in court. Boeing's continued lack of quality control, and perhaps most traumatizing... the discontinuation of dollar hot dog night in Philly. RANT #1 – Michael Franke believes in the art of the argument. RANT #2 – Walter Newcomb takes issue with mispronouncing words. RANT #3 – Ginger Dowtle is PISSED about immigration, government, infrastructure, you name it. RANT #4 – Greg Jones is enraged about Global Warming. RANT #5 – Martino Emilo believes lawmakers have let our children down. RANT #6 – Noah Allen wonders how a President can divide a country. RANT #7 – Nancy Schulman believes we should regulate sperm. ___________________ For advertising opportunities email: rantcast@thesyn.com ___________________ TOUR DATES: http://www.lewisblack.com/tickets GET MERCH: http://www.lewisblack.com/collections ____________________ SUBMIT RANTS TO LEWIS Have something you want to get off your chest? http://www.livelewis.com _____________________ SUBSCRIBE TO THE RANTCAST http://www.lewisblacksrantcast.com ____________________ FOLLOW LEWIS https://www.lewisblack.com https://www.instagram.com/thelewisblack https://twitter.com/thelewisblack https://www.facebook.com/thelewisblack https://www.youtube.com/OfficialLewisBlack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
165 - Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?
20-03-2024
165 - Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?
Does anybody really care? Well, we turned the clocks forward an hour and with it comes the annual debate about whether Daylight Savings time is a good idea or not. With both sides of the argument pulling their annual selective amnesia about the event. March also marks the start of The NCAA College Basketball Tournament which brings both great joy and a great distraction to Lewis. From what? Well, take your pick – could be GOP’s wild response to the State of the Union, Missouri finally realizing it’s 2024, the ongoing Middle East conflict or even silly things like one a man’s obsession with Big Macs. It’s a veritable smorgasbord of stories one wants to avoid. RANT #1 - Justin is a teacher and he has an issue with phone in class policies. RANT #2 - Michael Cohen is surprised when A-1 steak sauce was founded. RANT #3 - John LeShock is pissed people cannot pronounce words correctly. RANT #4 - Dr AJ is an ER doctor and has seen some things. RANT #5 - Vickie Gabow wilkes barre should fix potholes. RANT #6 - Jennifer Braun has had it with Ohio Drivers. ___________________ For advertising opportunities email: rantcast@thesyn.com ___________________ TOUR DATES: http://www.lewisblack.com/tickets GET MERCH: http://www.lewisblack.com/collections ____________________ SUBMIT RANTS TO LEWIS Have something you want to get off your chest? http://www.lewisblack.com/live _____________________ SUBSCRIBE TO THE RANTCAST http://www.lewisblacksrantcast.com ____________________ FOLLOW LEWIS https://www.lewisblack.com https://www.instagram.com/thelewisblack https://twitter.com/thelewisblack https://www.facebook.com/thelewisblack https://www.youtube.com/OfficialLewisBlack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
164 - What If We Had An Election And Nobody Voted?
13-03-2024
164 - What If We Had An Election And Nobody Voted?
This week on the podcast Lewis ponders what would happen if we all just collectively decided not to vote in the 2024 Presidential Election. This is because of a group of people that just don't feel energized by this year being a rematch of the 2020 election. In one corner a probably insurrectionist and in the other a person who might've done some good but no one seems to hear him. But the lethargy doesn't seem to end with the White House as most of Congress seems to be running in the opposite direction of progress. The rants this week range from the political to the silly. We're even treated to a rebuttal of a previously submitted rant. It's a live one! RANT #1 – Mildred Ellison finds a recent censoring of Mary Poppins silly RANT #2 – Barry Yates has an issue with aliens, not the undocumented kind RANT #3 – Brandon Hennery response to a recent rant about corn RANT #4 – Claude Craphead is onto the long con of big oil RANT #5 – Michelle Remiss hates some new efficiency features on cars RANT #6 – Robert Fling thinks typos suck RANT #7 – Howard Toller rants about our choices for president RANT #8 – Belinda hates the casual use of “My Bad” RANT #9 – Edwin Huett has a revelation about corrupt congress RANT #10 – Krista Graves updates us on the Norfolk Southern train derailment ___________________ For advertising opportunities email: rantcast@thesyn.com ___________________ TOUR DATES: http://www.lewisblack.com/tickets GET MERCH: http://www.lewisblack.com/collections ____________________ SUBMIT RANTS TO LEWIS Have something you want to get off your chest? http://www.lewisblack.com/live _____________________ SUBSCRIBE TO THE RANTCAST http://www.lewisblacksrantcast.com ____________________ FOLLOW LEWIS https://www.lewisblack.com https://www.instagram.com/thelewisblack https://twitter.com/thelewisblack https://www.facebook.com/thelewisblack https://www.youtube.com/OfficialLewisBlack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
163 - In Memory of Richard Lewis
06-03-2024
163 - In Memory of Richard Lewis
The world lost the comic voice of Richard Lewis this week. Lewis takes a moment to acknowledge the loss of a comedy legend. The national news is still nonsense as what election season wouldn't be complete without another border crisis. Lewis also composed his thoughts enough to weigh in on Alabama's draconian IVF laws and in the process is reminded of a bit he performed over a decade ago that sadly still remains relevant today. But it's not all doom, Baseball is back and Lewis has thoughts on his beloved Baltimore Orioles and even some March Madness is around the corner. The rants this week come from Missouri and Nebraska with stops in St. Louis, Springfield, and Omaha. Rant #1 – Chip Miller finds pergolas useless Rant #2 – Sandy McReynolds doesn’t believe it should be called intelligent design Rant #3 – Mitchell Elliot wants Lewis to officiate his wedding Rant #4 – Amber Gonzalez has issue with Missouri politics Rant #5 – Kieran Richardson takes grandparenting seriously Rant #6 – Bryce Smith has hot takes on corn ___________________ For advertising opportunities email: rantcast@thesyn.com ___________________ TOUR DATES: http://www.lewisblack.com/tickets GET MERCH: http://www.lewisblack.com/collections ____________________ SUBMIT RANTS TO LEWIS Have something you want to get off your chest? http://www.lewisblack.com/live _____________________ SUBSCRIBE TO THE RANTCAST http://www.lewisblacksrantcast.com ____________________ FOLLOW LEWIS https://www.lewisblack.com https://www.instagram.com/thelewisblack https://twitter.com/thelewisblack https://www.facebook.com/thelewisblack https://www.youtube.com/OfficialLewisBlack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
162 - The Stupidity is Stupefying
28-02-2024
162 - The Stupidity is Stupefying
It’s one of those weeks where it’s almost too much to bear. In the wake of mass shootings, Louisiana issues new rules on gun control that are borderline infuriating. The rise of Measles for no good reason will make your head spin. Meanwhile Missouri Senators are debating draconian rules of engagement. If that isn’t enough, another Government shutdown is exactly what we don’t want or need right now. The week was a lot, so much in fact maintaining the proper level or rage over Alabama’s Embryo ruling going to have to wait. The rants this week come from far and wide and once again rants from the stage as Lewis made two recent stops in Detroit, MI and Waukegan, IL.   RANT #1: James Muckle has a complaint about Diet Coke RANT #2: Chris Morrissey has a gun control solution RANT #3: Tyler Turner hate battery packaging RANT #4: Your Pal believes executives should be replaced with A.I. RANT #5: Pat Casey has some choice words for politicians (live from Detroit, MI) RANT #6: Shemp Rolland’s thinks people from Battle Creek are stupid (live from Detroit, MI) RANT #7: Michael Murray has some words for Congress (live from Waukegan, IL) RANT #9: Mark Werner’s rant from a year ago still holds true (live from Waukegan, IL) ___________________ For advertising opportunities email: rantcast@thesyn.com ___________________ TOUR DATES: http://www.lewisblack.com/tickets GET MERCH: http://www.lewisblack.com/collections ____________________ SUBMIT RANTS TO LEWIS Have something you want to get off your chest? http://www.lewisblack.com/live _____________________ SUBSCRIBE TO THE RANTCAST http://www.lewisblacksrantcast.com ____________________ FOLLOW LEWIS https://www.lewisblack.com https://www.instagram.com/thelewisblack https://twitter.com/thelewisblack https://www.facebook.com/thelewisblack https://www.youtube.com/OfficialLewisBlack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
161 - Beyond Insane, Beyond Cray Cray
21-02-2024
161 - Beyond Insane, Beyond Cray Cray
This week on the Rantcast, Lewis ponders why we’re live in a constant heightened state of stress. It’s supposed to snow, but according to the news reports its snowmageddon. Border problems can’t seem to be solved because politicians sabotage themselves. One old person is running for office, let’s make it two. Two celebrities can’t just be dating, they have to be part of a larger political conspiracy. Can’t just watch the Super Bowl, you have to watch a game within a game, within a game. Empty Nesters can’t handle being empty nesters, so they hire people to keep them company. It’s more than most can stand, Lewis realizes and is here to call B.S. on it. Rant #1 – Richard just wanted to eat an apple but that desire was thwarted. Rant #2 – Audrey weaves a tale about her HVAC tribulations. Rant #3 – Lane is a military veteran who has endured too much red tape for too many years. Rant #4 – Ken really wonders why the government devotes resources to keep stupid people alive. Rant #5 – Eve learns about the odd ritual in which they celebrate the New Year in her town. ___________________ For advertising opportunities email: rantcast@thesyn.com ___________________ TOUR DATES: http://www.lewisblack.com/tickets GET MERCH: http://www.lewisblack.com/collections ____________________ SUBMIT RANTS TO LEWIS Have something you want to get off your chest? http://www.lewisblack.com/live _____________________ SUBSCRIBE TO THE RANTCAST http://www.lewisblacksrantcast.com ____________________ FOLLOW LEWIS https://www.lewisblack.com https://www.instagram.com/thelewisblack https://twitter.com/thelewisblack https://www.facebook.com/thelewisblack https://www.youtube.com/OfficialLewisBlack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
160 - You're Not A Doctor!
14-02-2024
160 - You're Not A Doctor!
… and he could go on with a string of profanities afterward. Lewis is back for the new year and his tour has been going well. However, when he decided to talk to his fans about a recent illness he’s been dealing with, he had no idea that there were so many “doctors” amongst his fanbase’s ranks. It’s infuriating. With a new year come new rants, and there are some doozies – from the common like the war on tip culture. The classics –figuring out what exactly makes Flat Earthers tick. To possible creative solutions for our political and economic woes.  THE RANTS Rant #1 - Kevin McThorne might have the solution to our economic problems Rant #2 - Charles Hayes is pissed about the dictionary being removed from libraries Rant #3 - Katie Wood thinks Hollywood sucks and we as a nation are going back in time Rant #4 - Kayla Linkletter realizes the world is getting stranger and stranger Rant #5 - Richard Abramson feels like the expectation of tipping has gotten out of control Rant #6 - Scott Reid wants to know what the fuck is up with Flat Earthers? ___________________ For advertising opportunities email: rantcast@thesyn.com ___________________ TOUR DATES: http://www.lewisblack.com/tickets GET MERCH: http://www.lewisblack.com/collections ____________________ SUBMIT RANTS TO LEWIS Have something you want to get off your chest? http://www.lewisblack.com/live _____________________ SUBSCRIBE TO THE RANTCAST http://www.lewisblacksrantcast.com ____________________ FOLLOW LEWIS https://www.lewisblack.com https://www.instagram.com/thelewisblack https://twitter.com/thelewisblack https://www.facebook.com/thelewisblack https://www.youtube.com/OfficialLewisBlack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
158 - It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
20-12-2023
158 - It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
It’s the last Rantcast of 2023 and Lewis takes the opportunity to tell us why it’s the most wonderful time of the year. A few gifts from his friend Kathleen Madigan brings a better perspective on things than last week. Because who can be upset when we now know that brisket-flavored candy canes exist in this world. Lewis’ 2023 tour has officially wrapped and the chance to meet so many fans out on the road made it all worthwhile, so let’s wrap the year with some gratitude and the hope that we’ll might all get our shit together in 2024. RANT #1 - Mildred Ellison wants her own December to remember RANT #2 - Margaret Martin doesn’t want your phone spam RANT #3 - Margaret Martin also has a rant about overpopulation RANT #4 – Zachary T is no fan of automated customer service lines RANT #5 – Manuel S hates SantaCON and his 85 year old dad’s cleaning habits RANT #6 - Jacob Jacobson can’t believe us Americans are fucking up Democracy RANT #7 – Ed Wallace is pissed at how the kids use the English language RANT #8 – Michael O’Toole breaks down how Trump and MAGA aren’t Christians ______________________ PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW'S SPONSORS Visit https://www.microdose.com and use code LEWIS for 30% off your first order + free shipping. Visit https://www.ghostbed.com/lewis and use code LEWIS for 40% off your order. For advertising opportunities email: rantcast@thesyn.com ___________________ TOUR DATES: http://www.lewisblack.com/tickets GET MERCH: http://www.lewisblack.com/collections ____________________ SUBMIT RANTS TO LEWIS Have something you want to get off your chest? https://www.lewisblack.com/live _____________________ SUBSCRIBE TO THE RANTCAST http://www.lewisblacksrantcast.com ____________________ FOLLOW LEWIS https://www.lewisblack.com https://www.instagram.com/thelewisblack https://twitter.com/thelewisblack https://www.facebook.com/thelewisblack https://www.youtube.com/OfficialLewisBlack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
157 - Dick Tater For A Day
13-12-2023
157 - Dick Tater For A Day
Dick for sure! Many of you might’ve heard that our former leader recently declared he’d be a dictator for just the first day in office and that just seems silly that some people of both his party and the United States are just okay with that idea. Lewis isn’t one of those people and he’s tired of it. This week the news ranges from angry to irate and Lewis speaks for most of us when he declares that he’s sick and tire of being sick and tired. THE RANTS Rant #1 – Stacey is tired of people complaining about Joe Biden’s age Rant #2 – Angel wants people to realize that no matter who you are you have the right to a roof above your head Rant #3 – Susan is fed up with the hatred of teachers Rant #4 – Susan’s husband David is just as grumpy and things part of the solve is to bring back teaching Civics Rant #5 – Tom doesn’t understand why we tolerate commercials __________________ For advertising opportunities email: rantcast@thesyn.com ___________________ TOUR DATES: http://www.lewisblack.com/tickets GET MERCH: http://www.lewisblack.com/collections ____________________ SUBMIT RANTS TO LEWIS Have something you want to get off your chest? https://www.lewisblack.com/live _____________________ SUBSCRIBE TO THE RANTCAST http://www.lewisblacksrantcast.com ____________________ FOLLOW LEWIS https://www.lewisblack.com https://www.instagram.com/thelewisblack https://twitter.com/thelewisblack https://www.facebook.com/thelewisblack https://www.youtube.com/OfficialLewisBlack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#154 - I'm Outta Here!
22-11-2023
#154 - I'm Outta Here!
It's Thanksgiving and Lewis is getting outta here! Where's he going? Overseas to continue his annual tradition of escaping the holiday by visiting friends internationally. How did this tradition begin you ask? Well, it started years ago when he realized that his family weren't great cooks. This week's rants. Rant #1 – Elliott almost got arrested with her father the way to see Lewis Black. Rant #2 – BJ Terry thinks the internet contains too much useless information and its effecting our youth. He takes an opportunity to prove this theory to his 13 year old grandson at Church. Rant #3 – An anonymous female ranter still has to put up with the bullshit of working in a male-dominated industry. Rant #4 – David H has a bone to pick with the Michigan GOP and for good reason. Rant #5 – Sean Anonymous hates people that treat their dogs like children. Rant #6 – Barry H rants about aging, it turns out that 70 is not the new 20. No matter what people tell you. __________________ PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW'S SPONSORS Visit https://www.ghostbed.com/lewis and use code LEWIS for 40% off your order. For advertising opportunities email: rantcast@thesyn.com ___________________ TOUR DATES: http://www.lewisblack.com/tickets GET MERCH: http://www.lewisblack.com/collections ____________________ SUBMIT RANTS TO LEWIS Have something you want to get off your chest? https://www.lewisblack.com/live _____________________ SUBSCRIBE TO THE RANTCAST http://www.lewisblacksrantcast.com ____________________ FOLLOW LEWIS https://www.lewisblack.com https://www.instagram.com/thelewisblack https://twitter.com/thelewisblack https://www.facebook.com/thelewisblack https://www.youtube.com/OfficialLewisBlack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices