Best Comedy of 2012 Special

Episode 51

1st January 2013

Bullseye features the best stuff from comedy specials and comedy albums released in 2012. Hear from Demetri Martin, John Mulaney, Maria Bamford, Jim Gaffigan, Aziz Ansari, Hannibal Burress, Kyle Kinane, Paul F Tompkins, James Adomian, Doug Benson, Lewis Black, the ladies of Garfunkel & Oates, and Tig Notaro.

Episode notes

It was a great year in comedy, so selecting the best of the best and compiling it into an hour-long special was a tall order. We have done just that, however, and we’re kicking a new year off with a bang and The Best Comedy of 2012, as curated by the Bullseye staff.

You’ll hear selections from the following, all of which are available for purchase now:

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