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Even the Rich

Robin Williams: Humor and Heart | 292

Even the Rich

Wondery

Society & Culture

4.311.5K Ratings

🗓️ 26 August 2025

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

Robin Williams is the definition of a powerhouse. An all-star comedian, stand-up, and actor, Robin hits it big with his breakout role on TV’s “Mork & Mindy.” After that, he becomes one of Hollywood’s most successful - and most beloved - stars. With performances in movies like “Good Morning Vietnam,” “Dead Poets Society,” and his Oscar-winning turn in “Good Will Hunting,” there was nothing Robin couldn’t do. A master of both drama and comedy, he could alternately break your heart or make you die laughing. But behind closed doors, trouble was brewing. Old demons of addiction haunt the “Mrs. Doubtfire” star, and provide a dark hole that Robin struggles to pull himself out of. Even though Robin’s now gone, he is definitely not forgotten. And the legacy he leaves behind is one filled that’s filled with light, love, and above all else - laughter.

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0:00.0

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0:04.4

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0:08.0

Heads up, Richies.

0:09.0

Today's episode includes discussion of suicide.

0:11.6

Please be advised.

0:17.1

Brooke, on a scale of 1 to ten, how would you objectively rate your comedy chops?

0:26.4

Oh, no.

0:27.9

That's a terrible question.

0:30.2

It is.

0:31.6

It's such a bad question for a comedian to answer.

0:34.3

I know.

0:34.6

There's also like different kinds of comedy, you know?

0:37.2

Yeah. I'll say seven.

0:39.2

Okay. Yeah. Okay. What do you write yours? Some scenarios, I'm knocking tens. Yeah. Other scenarios,

0:44.9

it's crickets. So... If it's like quick wit, I'm a 15. Okay? Don't even come for me.

0:49.8

Yeah. But like, it just depends on what you think is funny. Yeah, well, today's subject obliterates the scale.

0:58.2

A whirlwind of voices, boundless energy, and improv skills.

1:02.2

He didn't just do comedy.

1:04.3

He was comedy.

1:05.9

A stand-up powerhouse, sitcom star, an Oscar-winning dramatic actor, he could make you pee your pants and then

1:12.8

break your heart. And he wasn't just one of the most versatile performers of his time. He was also

1:18.2

one of the most beloved. Today, we're talking about Robin Williams. Rolling sound quiet.

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