On this episode of Our American Stories, stand-up comedian Mitch Hedberg was once called “the next Jerry Seinfeld,” but his comedy was unmistakably his own. A master of the one-liner in the tradition of Henny Youngman, Hedberg built a following with surreal observations and a laid-back delivery that felt effortless. Few knew that behind the calm presence was a deep fear of performing on stage. Our own Greg Hengler shares the story of Mitch Hedberg’s life, comedy, and the legacy of a performer who changed stand-up by keeping it simple.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, stand-up comedian Mitch Hedberg was once called &ldquo;the next Jerry Seinfeld,&rdquo; but his comedy was unmistakably his own. A master of the one-liner in the tradition of Henny Youngman, Hedberg built a following with surreal observations and a laid-back delivery that felt effortless. Few knew that behind the calm presence was a deep fear of performing on stage. Our own Greg Hengler shares the story of Mitch Hedberg&rsquo;s life, comedy, and the legacy of a performer who changed stand-up by keeping it simple.
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Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories tells stories that aren&rsquo;t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we&rsquo;ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

Mitch Hedberg: The Comic Once Called “The Next Jerry Seinfeld”

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