TED Talks: Smart Laughs

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  • 2024
  • 1 Season

TED Talks: Smart Laughs is a unique talk show that combines the wit and wisdom of TED Talks with the comedic talents of Rob Reid. In each episode, Rob Reid invites a variety of speakers to share their insights on a wide range of topics, including science, technology, culture, and more. What sets the show apart is that all of the talks are infused with a healthy dose of humor, making for a fun and engaging viewing experience.

Rob Reid, the host of the show, is a writer, entrepreneur, and technology investor who is perhaps best known for his science fiction novels. Reid is also a seasoned TED speaker, having given several talks at TED conferences around the world. With his quick wit and infectious energy, Reid is the perfect host for this lighthearted take on the classic TED format.

In each episode, Rob Reid introduces a selection of TED Talks that have been chosen for their humor and entertainment value. Some of the speakers are well-known comedians or humorists, while others are experts in their fields who happen to have a knack for making audiences laugh. In either case, the talks are designed to be informative, thought-provoking, and above all, entertaining.

One of the things that makes TED Talks: Smart Laughs so appealing is the wide variety of topics that are covered in each episode. One episode might focus on the science of laughter, while another might delve into the psychology of humor. Other episodes might cover topics such as artificial intelligence, creativity, or the history of comedy. No matter what the subject matter, however, the talks are always insightful and engaging.

Another highlight of the show is the way in which Rob Reid interacts with his guests. Reid is a skilled interviewer who is able to draw out fascinating insights and stories from his guests while also keeping the conversation light and entertaining. His banter with the other speakers and his reactions to their talks add an extra layer of humor to the show, making it even more enjoyable to watch.

Overall, TED Talks: Smart Laughs is a fresh and entertaining take on the classic TED format. By blending comedy with insightful commentary, the show manages to be both informative and entertaining, and provides viewers with a unique perspective on a wide range of topics. With Rob Reid at the helm, the show is always engaging and fun, and is sure to leave audiences both informed and delighted.

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Joe Smith: How to Use a Paper Towel
20. Joe Smith: How to Use a Paper Towel
 
In this enlightening and funny short TED2012 talk, conservation advocate Joe Smith reveals the trick to efficient bathroom paper towel use.
Reggie Watts Disorients You in the Most Entertaining Way
19. Reggie Watts Disorients You in the Most Entertaining Way
 
Reggie Watts' beats defy boxes. Unplug your logic board and watch as he blends poetry and crosses musical genres in this larger-than-life performance.
Chip Kidd: Designing Books Is No Laughing Matter. OK, It Is
18. Chip Kidd: Designing Books Is No Laughing Matter. OK, It Is
 
In this short TED2012 talk, book designer Chip Kidd uses his wicked sense of humor to explain the art and deep thought of his cover designs.
Rob Reid: The $8 Billion iPod
17. Rob Reid: The $8 Billion iPod
 
Author Rob Reid offers a comic look at Copyright Math (TM), the amazing numbers behind the entertainment industry's fight against online piracy.
Chris Bliss: Comedy Is Translation
16. Chris Bliss: Comedy Is Translation
 
Onstage at TEDxRainier, writer Chris Bliss shares his thoughts on the ways that great comedy can translate deep truths for a mass audience.
Sebastian Wernicke: 1000 TEDTalks, 6 Words
15. Sebastian Wernicke: 1000 TEDTalks, 6 Words
 
Sebastian Wernicke thinks every TEDTalk can be summarized in six words. In this talk, he shows how to do just that -- and less.
Liza Donnelly: Drawing Upon Humor for Change
14. Liza Donnelly: Drawing Upon Humor for Change
 
New Yorker cartoonist Liza Donnelly shares a portfolio of her wise and funny cartoons about modern life.
Ursus Wehrli Tidies Up Art
13. Ursus Wehrli Tidies Up Art
 
Ursus Wehrli creates tidier art by deconstructing the paintings of masters into component pieces, sorted by color and size.
Emily Levine's Theory of Everything
12. Emily Levine's Theory of Everything
 
Philosopher-comedian talks (hilariously) about science, math, society and the way everything connects.
Nellie McKay Sings Mother of Pearl and If I Had You
11. Nellie McKay Sings Mother of Pearl and If I Had You
 
McKay sings "Mother of Pearl" (with the immortal first line "Feminists don't have a sense of humor") and "If I Had You."
Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics (About TED Talks)
10. Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics (About TED Talks)
 
In a tongue-in-cheek analysis, a statistician comes up with a metric for creating "the optimum TED Talk."
Charles Fleischer Insists: All Things Are Moleeds
9. Charles Fleischer Insists: All Things Are Moleeds
 
Comedian Charles Fleischer delivers a hysterical send-up of a time-honored TED theme: the map.
Charlie Todd: The Shared Experience of Absurdity
8. Charlie Todd: The Shared Experience of Absurdity
 
Charlie Todd and his group, Improv Everywhere, causes bizarre, hilarious and unexpected public scenes.
Rory Bremner's One-Man World Summit
7. Rory Bremner's One-Man World Summit
 
Scottish funnyman convenes a historic council as he lampoons Gordon Brown, Barack Obama and other world leaders.
John Lloyd Inventories the Invisible
6. John Lloyd Inventories the Invisible
 
Nature's mysteries meet tack-sharp wit as comedian and TV man John Lloyd plucks at the substance of several things not seen.
Julia Sweeney on Letting Go of God
5. Julia Sweeney on Letting Go of God
 
When two Mormon missionaries knock on Julia Sweeney's door one day, it touches off a quest to rethink her own beliefs.
Maz Jobrani: Did You Hear the One About the Iranian-American?
4. Maz Jobrani: Did You Hear the One About the Iranian-American?
 
A founding member of the Axis of Evil Comedy Tour riffs on the challenges and conflicts of being Iranian-American.
Ze Frank's Web Playroom
3. Ze Frank's Web Playroom
 
Ze Frank presents zany Internet toys that require deep participation -- and reward it with something more nourishing.
Rives on 4 a.m.
2. Rives on 4 a.m.
 
Poet Rives does lyrical origami, folding history into a series of coincidences surrounding 4 o'clock in the morning.
Ze Frank's Nerdcore Comedy
1. Ze Frank's Nerdcore Comedy
 
Performer and Web toymaker Ze Frank delivers a hilarious standup routine, then tells us what he's seriously passionate about.
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  • Premiere Date
    March 19, 2024