Robert Schimmel | Stand-Up Comedy, Sick Humor, Underrated Voice

Robert Schimmel’s stand-up was sharp, fearless, and deeply personal — shaped by hardship in a way few comedians ever managed to translate into comedy. In this episode of Why Are You Laughing?, we break down Schimmel’s life and career, from his rise as a brutally honest stand-up voice to the health struggles and personal tragedies that defined much of his time in comedy. This episode looks at how Schimmel turned pain into material, why his comedy resonated so strongly with certain audiences, and how his work was often overlooked despite its impact. Rather than focusing solely on tragedy, this episode examines Schimmel’s craft, his place within stand-up history, and why his comedy still holds up — even as his name is too often left out of larger conversations about influential comics. To support the podcast BlindMike.net #robertschimmel #howardstern #standupcomedy