Naked Lunch
Larry Charles - A "Comedy Samurai" on "Borat," "Seinfeld," "Curb," Dylan & So Much More
July 23, 2025 · 1 hr 16 min
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A writer behind Seinfeld and Borat traces 40 years of American comedy in one conversation.
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In this episode
- Stories from the sets of Seinfeld, Borat, and Curb Your Enthusiasm
- What 40 years of working in comedy actually looks like from the inside
- How Larry Charles thinks about the craft of writing and directing comedy
- Firsthand accounts of working with Larry David, Sacha Baron Cohen, and Bob Dylan
About this episode
The legendary writer ("Seinfeld") and director ("Borat") Larry Charles comes to "Naked Lunch" to discuss his brilliant career and his remarkable new book "Comedy Samurai: Forty Years of Blood, Guts, and Laughter," a rollicking journey through modern American Comedy. Hear great stories about Sacha Baron Cohen, Larry David, Bob Dylan and so many more. To order Larry's book, click here. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.
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About Naked Lunch
Don't you love a great lunch and conversation with an interesting friend? You know, the kind that you talk about for years to come. Phil Rosenthal, creator, and host of Netflix's "Somebody Feed Phil," already knows how to find fascinating people, foods, and cultures.
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