The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail

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Season 2 E 1 • 06/30/2015

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03:35

The Meltdown with Jonah and KumailS1 E1
Neal Brennan - Three Mics

Neal Brennan alternates between three microphones to reveal the unexpected perks of aging, open up about his depression and describe the worst part of technological advances.
07/24/2014
20:59

The Meltdown with Jonah and KumailS2
Uncensored - Extended - Behind the Scenes - The Interview

The Meltdown producer Emily V. Gordon interviews Jonah Ray and Kumail Nanjiani about the most memorable moments from the live show and how things have changed since Season 1.
06/23/2015
03:18

The Meltdown with Jonah and KumailS2
Uncensored - Behind the Scenes - A Violently Supportive Environment

Pete Holmes, Sean Patton and Kate Berlant describe how unexpected elements come together at The Meltdown to form one messy, hilarious show unlike any other.
06/23/2015
01:52

The Meltdown with Jonah and KumailS2
Behind the Scenes - The Mask Comes Off

Kate Berlant, Sean Patton and regulars at The Meltdown reveal that the real show happens backstage in the greenroom.
06/25/2015
02:24

The Meltdown with Jonah and KumailS2
Behind the Scenes - Performing for Friends

Pete Holmes, Kate Berlant and Sean Patton talk about the importance of the audience's role at The Meltdown.
06/26/2015
01:26

The Meltdown with Jonah and KumailS2
Behind the Scenes - Casting The Meltdown: The Movie

Jonah, Kumail and Emily imagine who would play them if The Meltdown were ever made into a movie.
06/27/2015
01:35

The Meltdown with Jonah and KumailS2 E1
Abbi Jacobson & Ilana Glazer - Processing the Character - Uncensored

Before replacing Jonah and Kumail onstage, Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer soak in every detail they can get about their characters.
06/30/2015
10:23

The Meltdown with Jonah and KumailS2 E1
Extended - Hampton Yount - The Dumbest Name & Picking a Religion - Uncensored

In this extended stand-up set, Hampton Yount explains that he has the second whitest name he's ever heard and describes the night he became an atheist.
06/30/2015
02:04

The Meltdown with Jonah and KumailS2 E1
Cameron Esposito - Jelly Doughnuts & Useless Periods - Uncensored

Cameron Esposito gives the audience a snack to munch on while she talks about the true grossness of her useless period.
06/30/2015
01:56

The Meltdown with Jonah and KumailS2 E1
Abbi Jacobson & Ilana Glazer - New Hosts - Uncensored

When Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer take over hosting duties for Jonah and Kumail, they fully inhabit both their clothes and their personalities.
06/30/2015
00:34

The Meltdown with Jonah and KumailS2 E1
Exclusive - Behind the Scenes - Dial Up the Action

You won't believe how exciting things can get when a roomful of comedians at The Meltdown get on their phones.
06/30/2015
02:32

The Meltdown with Jonah and KumailS2 E2
Adam Pally & Gil Ozeri - The Burger Is the Bit - Uncensored

After handing out burgers to the crowd, Adam Pally and Gil Ozeri bully the audience into eating them.
07/07/2015
01:02

The Meltdown with Jonah and KumailS2 E2
Deleted Scene - Pete Holmes - Cheat Day

Like many people on diets, Pete Holmes has a cheat day, but his doesn't involve food at all.
07/07/2015
13:46

The Meltdown with Jonah and KumailS2 E2
Extended - Sean Patton - Irish Goodbyes & Backdoor Betties - Uncensored

Sean Patton reveals his fantasy of non-traditional dog adoption, talks about Irish goodbyes gone wrong and imagines what would happen if Robocop contracted an STD.
07/07/2015
01:06

The Meltdown with Jonah and KumailS2 E3
Deleted Scene - Brett Gelman & Kurt Braunohler - Party Hard, Keep Healthy - Uncensored

Brett Gelman and Kurt Braunohler explain how to party hard and still maintain a healthy lifestyle.
07/14/2015
12:50

The Meltdown with Jonah and KumailS2 E3
Extended - Brent Weinbach - Performing in English - Uncensored

Brent Weinbach explains what kind of information he can glean from a person's name, reads fortunes and describes how to deal with public displays of affection.
07/14/2015
12:45

The Meltdown with Jonah and KumailS2 E5
Extended - John Early - Gay vs. Straight, Sweater Acting and Invoking Britney - Uncensored

John Early explains why gay men feel less awkward pooping around their partners, reveals the secret behind a common acting technique and channels Britney Spears.
07/28/2015
02:41

The Meltdown with Jonah and KumailS2 E5
Deleted Scene - Justin Willman & Kumail Nanjiani - Kumail the Magician - Uncensored

After learning a magic trick from Justin Willman, Kumail tries to use his newfound skills to impress Hannibal Buress.
07/28/2015
09:14

The Meltdown with Jonah and KumailS2 E6
Extended - Jonah & Kumail - Children's IT & Record Store Scams - Uncensored

Kumail talks about being an IT guy for kids, Jonah describes the unconventional breaks he took at a former job, and they both share stories of work-related injuries.
08/04/2015
00:51

The Meltdown with Jonah and KumailS2 E7
Deleted Scene - Hannibal Buress - Loud-Ass Shirt - Uncensored

Hannibal Buress tells a story about an incredible salesman he encountered on a shopping trip.
08/11/2015
11:27

The Meltdown with Jonah and KumailS2 E7
Extended - Hannibal Buress - Finding Inspiration & Trying to Get a Macy's Card - Uncensored

Hannibal Buress explains his charitable sunglasses, discusses zipper politics, tells the story of a frustrating hotel check-in and reveals where he finds comedic inspiration.
08/11/2015
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