Three Bean Salad Podcast Review

The Pitch:

Three comedians discuss a different theme each week.

The Product:

There was a time when most podcasts followed a simple formula: A comedian, or several comedians, loosely shoot the shit for an extended period of time. It proved popular. Unfortunately, this convinced a whole generation of aspiring comedy guys that they could simply hit record on their phone and wing it.

We all know what happened next. Every ‘funniest guy in the office’ and his irrationally angry friend started a podcast. Soon these types of shows became like money-laundering fast food restaurants. Ubiquitous, excessive, and producing content that’s ultimately crappy, no matter how many times you try it.

What these podcasters forgot was that the originators were comedians (and therefore writers and performers) first, podcasters second. And thankfully the tide began to turn and more worthy and talented voices incrementally began to get their shine.

So where have all the good men gone, so to speak? Where is the healthy and hearty content, prepared by those who know what to do with the ingredients?

Enter Three Bean Salad, and yes this has all been leading up to that food analogy. It’s a podcast by three actual comedians, loosely discussing a theme…