Daniel talks with humor writer Mike Sacks, whose latest book is "Poking a Dead Frog: Conversations with Today's Top Comedy Writers." Sacks explains why the title of the book refers to over-analyzing comedy, which is not always a good thing. He also explains the connections between poetry & comedy - both benefit from not being overwritten. And Sacks talks about the freedom the writers of The Simpsons were given, which explains why every episode of the show still feels fresh, despite the fact that it's a quarter-century old! Follow Mike Sacks on Twitter https://twitter.com/michaelbsacks
In the introduction to the show, Daniel puts forth his Theory of Puns. Why does he consider them "half a joke"?
Aired March 15, 2015.