Top 5 Comedy Monologues That Are Even More Relevant Now

[@idlerwheel]

You are MacGuyvering Cracked back into a channel I am excited to check in on. This Swaimaissance has been a long time coming.

[@ferd617]

I think it feels a bit more like a reswaimgence.

[@hirightnow]

@@ferd617 Regardless, soon we will all be Swaim, and he will be us.

[@ferd617]

@@hirightnow 'TIL ALL ARE SWAIM.

[@LarsIsFromMars]

‘Till All Are SWAIM 🙏

[@Krunnky]

whoever is running Cracked now... you've got lightning in a bottle. Pay the man.

[@albertgreene313]

This was kinda fun. Keep doin the work to get Cracked back on its feet.

[@joshuadavidson4399]

Michael Swaim returning to cracked has already improved it noticeably. I love the comedy museum notion as well

[@albob6666]

You make Cracked funny. You make Cracked intelligent. You make Cracked interesting.

[@achromat666]

Carlin was a constant pearl of wisdom when it came to seeing situations and warning people through comedy, and he has a lot of material that has aged quite well.

[@WolfHreda]

Being a native New Yorker, he would've had a field day with Trump's criminal ass not only being nominated, but being elected. I wish he'd lived long enough to write that monologue.

[@greebj]

​@@WolfHredaHe did. The "Where do you think politicians come from?" bit

[@codywrazidlo9716]

Michael I've been a fan of you and everyone at Cracked since I was in high school. Well over a decade. It's been wonderful watching you all grow as people. Very proud of you. Overcoming alcoholism is no small feet.

[@alvacardona6243]

He could've made it as a rapper, TBH. I haven't forgotten about that song, about being lost in the woods... It was so catchy!

[@citypavement]

Feat*

[@BowlMakerSteve]

James Acaster is the man.

[@Anomalous_Phenomenon]

Acaster is one of those folks that if he was born 1000 years ago, would still have been an entertainer. Human joie de vivre

[@Soulvale88]

Awesome job on 6 years man, this Christmas will be 5.5 years for me. Alcoholism killed my best friend of 30 years, about a year and a half ago and I miss him every single day. Glad to be seeing more, and more of you again. Keep it up. ( edited for punctuation and grammar mistakes** )

[@aaronpeart]

KZbin doesn’t push comments but if you see this: I’m proud of you and I’m sorry about your friend.

[@simopen]

Hell yeah, 5.5 is incredible!

[@LycoLoco]

Proud of you, and Michael! It's a daily choice to be your better person. Best wishes for you in 2025!

[@TroutBoneless]

the new cracked video team is doing their best to revive the cracked energy, but it just comes so easy to Swaim. no shade to the new people, but having Swaim back really does a lot to revitalize cracked video

[@Thena_the_Grey]

I genuinely haven't paid enough attention to realize there were other presenters than Swaim at Cracked. Just like with Breeding, I always only see one presenter on their videos like its supposed to be a solo effort.

[@dankieran1974]

Seeing him back made me go and watch some of their other stuff. They're trying, but he blows them out of the water

[@gregormonkey]

I'm here for all of it, we need more! like individually and collectively lol

[@dillon1037]

@@dankieran1974 I agree but I also feel like reading and watching the guys' work for over a decade might have me biased.

[@aaronbecker5617]

I have to listen to "The Great Dictator" monolog every now and then to keep up hope and love that Bill Hicks monolog, comedians are the people who can tell truth and, usually, not get killed

[@diosoth]

Hicks was a racist, sexist idiot who smeared an anti-racist with fake plagiarism claims. He'd be a Trump supporter these days.

[@N3ur0m4nc3r]

Great selections. That speech from the great dictator always gets me 🙂. Congratulations on the sobriety 😊. I've been following you a long time. It's good to see you, better to see you doing well.

[@DallytheWop]

So glad you're back Swaim, looking forward to more in the future

[@wipis59]

Chaplin was always about bringing humor to humanity and humanity to humor. That's why so many of his films starred impoverished characters and his foils were rich and powerful.

[@mybrainsondrums]

Never knew my dude's a fellow traveler in the Alci Hall. 9 months as of December. Keep coming back, Mr. Swaim, and Happy New Year to me, new book to read 🥳 💜

[@mavrikgr]

That bill hicks monologue has stuck with me more than any other performance. Thank you for sharing it with others. George Carlin and bill hicks were very formative in my upbringing and evolving my worldview. I’ve been a fan of yours since the Agents of Cracked days and I’m glad to find out we share the same complicated love for these guys.

[@dogbreathTK]

it's so great having you back!

[@LoriThantos]

Bill Hicks is one of those great comics who should have lived another 50 years

[@willporter7909]

This was more uplifting that I assumed it would be, I loved it.

[@valis_kr3]

Bill Hicks was absolutely amazing. Every other thing that came out of his mouth about politics or war is still relevant to this day.

[@y_fam_goeglyd]

Tig Notaro is awesome. That must have been so hard to do the first time. At least. And kudos to you, Michael. That took balls. Respect!

[@marcanthonynolan]

After you said Bill Hicks told homophobic jokes I had to look up that performance to see for myself. Bill Hicks "homophobic" jokes were really poking fun at toxic masculinity (the whole dancing as a man is gay cause men are supposed to be angry and reserved) and also the male double standard of finding male homosexuality "gross and evil" while finding female homosexuality as "fine and sexy". He takes the approach of leading the audience through a bait and switch w them, seemingly saying the standard homophobic response but then following it up w pointing out the hypocrisy/double standard. So idk if I'd label the jokes themselves as homophobic but really a take on homophobia itself.

[@KenLieck]

Put it this way: I once asked Bill before a gig if he was aware that Andrew "Dice" Clay had performed in town the night before. He shot back "Of course! I'm the antidote!"

[@alvacardona6243]

George Carlin's stand-ups shaped my worldview and beliefs in a way that's hard to explain. I never met the man, yet I miss him greatly. May he rest in power 🤍

[@Acekhan201]

Loved everything about this. More than one example of people who've helped me stay sane on this wold and silly ride so far. Crazy to think I'm older now than Bill will ever be, but it's beautiful to still be able to hear his voice echo of the edofoces of stupidity and his vision reflected in the eyes of those who still want to connect and make the ride better.

[@stenbak88]

I’m hoping for the best for Cracked I’m glad it’s here

[@TheHighCree]

there's alot of stand up that ive watched over the years and you basically tapped on all the comics that i watch most when i need a different view point to bounce off of when i myself am having trouble trying to rationalize shit going on in my life. and Cracked has always been there too. i was reading every article on the website before i knew about the youtube channel and i love that you Swaim are continuing to keep this beloved brand going. I loved all the full recaps of movies you did, those were wonderful to listen to while i was slaving away at work pushing snow and making sure people didnt die on my runway here in my home town. Stand Ups exist to give us a vocal slap in the face to come to our senses when the world around us is crumbling and they find the absurdities within the system to say "hey, isnt this kind of bullshit and funnny". dont stop being you and what made this brand what it was.

[@jacobcuff]

Swaim, buddy... Your videos helped get me through three years in the hospital. I am so glad to see you back and healthy.

[@dannation8836]

Love Swaim. Like seeing Cracked making new content.

[@inferior-penguin8661]

I nearly sh*t my pants at 6:21 I laughed so hard "hi Micheal". My first time in rehab I remember they asked my name and everyone hit back with applause and told me hi and it scared the hell out of me.

[@wmdkitty]

The older I get, the more I appreciate George Carlin.

[@TheDarkLordOfBass]

Wish you left in the part where Hicks says we should take all the money we spend of defense and instead spend it feeding and clothing the poor

[@misedout12]

Love this idea for a series! Stand-up is such a rich genre and art form, and it changes as rapidly as the society it exists in. I can't wait to see the next episode 🎉

[@aetherkid]

I listen to the Great Dictator speech once a year almost. Its really important to hear his wisdom in a time of Trumpism.

[@chriswhitfill2785]

Oh man I hadn't heard that Tig set in a solid decade. Instant classic.

[@jesserothhammer7378]

This was neat. Also, congrats on 6 years. My sister is going through her 2nd dhs case and may lose her 2 youngest. Meth has been a big part of her dysfunction. Being clean isn't easy, and 6 years is incredible. Congrats.

[@torisinift]

I dont love most of the new stuff but I really enjoyed this. I can totally see a series exploring different themes in stand up or classic bits. I am a huge stand up fan and watch a ton of comedians, it was really enjoyable to watch them all compiled. Also, 6 years?!?! That is awesome and insanely hard to do. The book is awesome to but I think sobriety is just a beast (look at all the drunk authors). I hope you're soaking up all the pride and really able to enjoy such a great moment in life!!

[@Nerdcoresteve1]

Oh God I forgot about Tig notaro Jesus Christ what a set.

[@brennonbrunet6330]

So glad that you are back doing stuff for cracked. And yea, more of this is what I a real human person wants more of.

[@alexcappannari8844]

I'm so thrilled to be getting more Swaim videos, let this man talk about whatever he wants! Also, I read "The Climb" and was ENTHRALLED the entire time!

[@BeepCreep]

I see Swaim, I click that thang.

[@andrewlisciandrello6920]

Keep up the good work. Loved your shit for years.

[@avicusdusang1477]

Congratulations on 6 years, Michael. ❤

[@GeezNutz]

I'd definitely love to see more of this. We need those voices now more than ever.

[@epicjuicebox]

Man, another great video. You talk good. And tell me about other people who talk good. Win win!

[@ranakatan]

Is this the best Cracked video of all time? Yes it is.

[@zombieowen]

I love truth. It's hard to find these days.

[@arthurbriand2175]

It's good to see you're back Michael. And still a stand up fan, Mr "I-have-a-cameo-in-a-Dave-Chapelle-special-crowd"

[@mr.zafner8295]

Pretty cool man but you hit some big numbers. I don't know how you're going to find some more stuff that tops this. I mean you included the Bill Hicks it's just a ride thing. Wow. Glad you're back

[@yegirish]

Good job on this. And very solid joke about “and if you don’t get this, have fun in college”

[@erikwright9146]

This was an excellent video, I too drank a bottle a day. Vodka instead of whiskey. I got EMDR trauma therapy and started taking Zoloft and the urge to drink disappeared. It seems crazy I operated in such a daze. I am so happy you’re out of that alcoholic hell.

[@phatman811]

Swaim you are the fucking king

[@icepicker8528]

Great video cracked gang, I'd love to see more

[@amphitheatre]

as a depressed kid in the south with a guitar, bill hicks was a hero of mine as a kid. those two posthumous albums still stand up (pun intended) today, mostly. don't worry about marky mark, bill also channeled that bit onto ted nugent, much better target imo.

[@dakotakoll-is3rg]

Please keep this up y'all give me hope

[@jb888888888]

Adenoid Hinkel: "You the people have the power!" Funniest line Chaplin ever said.

[@carsy95650]

You guys keep making these I'll keep giving views, likes, and I'll even leave comments! Long Live Cracked!!!

[@Ralphr203]

This was so good. Love ya thanks for creating and promoting art

[@professorskye]

Glad to see Swaim is back.

[@eternallymortal1929]

Loved it, Swaim! Just keep Swaiming, stranger-friend!

[@JamesOKeefe-US]

Love ya Michael! Been a fan for over a decade. You are brilliant brother!

[@caseyp5665]

Thank you sir! Absolutely more of this would be appreciated!🎉❤

[@WhatIfBrigade]

11:04 Charlie Chaplin: Mine eyes have seen the coming of the glory of the Lord, He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored...

[@gregormonkey]

Jammin in New York is classic af, the whole fucking set. Glad to see Charlot in here too. Thank you for perpetuating the storied art of the KZbin list video with a solid entry, Michael Swaim.

[@destrodes6956]

Love to see ya Swaim, miss does not compute

[@honestytheory7529]

Loved this so much🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@joshuamccaffrey3143]

That was awesome man thank you

[@Cyryvy]

This was really great. I'd never known about that moving Chaplin speech until now.

[@mistersydster]

I love both James Acaster and Louis CK's comedy. I'm a complex snowflake

[@B00Radl33]

I loved these!!

[@LycoLoco]

Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays Michael! This is what I started my holiday off with and it set me right. Here's to a successful 2025 to you and the re-re-re-re-reborn Cracked from a fan from the magazine to the site to KZbin over all the years. And everyone, check out Small Beans!

[@27XNickIna]

Best wishes Mike, n merry Christmas

[@wademitchell4536]

The “six years sober” thing really hit me. Working on that myself. You might not feel this way but, inspiring.

[@phaedrus4931]

great collection and review

[@orionmckay4273]

Great video and I'd love to see more like this. On another note I just want to say Congratulations on 6 years sober! Keep that shit going!

[@ChainsGoldMask]

Good stuff, Micheal ❤

[@Kentrc11]

My quick take top 5 standups: (1)Lewis Black: Whatever Happened To Facts (2)Mr Paul Mooney: Complection For The Protection (3)Natasha Leggero: Women's Movement (4)Jim Jefferies: FreeDumb (5)Chad Daniels: Drive Safe Don't R&be Great video, Michael Swaim.

[@matthewmoore1356]

Idk if you do this all yourself brother, but thank you! I’ve missed you quality of content and this was amazing. (Ps missed as in I’ve not seen a lot of your newer content bs it was lacking in recent content 😅)

[@Quimbyrbg]

Incredible. More of this forever.

[@josephmcgolrick3920]

I click for Swaim.

[@noahramirez4997]

i’d love to see more of this! and also the climb is one of the coolest things i’ve ever read. i loved the story and the telling was so fucking good! not spon btw lol

[@wbennin]

Will always come back for a peak into your soul, Mr. Swaim. Thank you.

[@vongunnar]

Great to see you again swaim!

[@jtilton5]

One I would add would be Craig Ferguson's monolouge after Brittany Spears was in and out of rehab. Instead of making fun of her, like every other late night comedian, he shared about his own struggles with addiction and asked for sympath for a young person going through a rough time. One quote I will always remember him saying was that if money could cure this, no rich person would ever die from it.

[@artbygarth]

great clips I'd not yet heard!

[@VariablePenguin]

Congrats on your 6 years sober. This was great.

[@SepSyn]

Can't get enough of Swaim back on Cracked

[@uriel578]

I am a long, loooong time viewer and fan and I approve this message. Good luck in qll your endeavors. Kind regards from Iceland 💜💛💜💜

[@DadCanInJapan]

Relevant comedy monologues? Knew George Carlin was going to be here and glad to see him at #1.

[@NateBostian]

More of this please.

[@blockchainbreakdown2009]

This is fantastic!

[@moo-vl7yu]

The Chaplin speech hit so much harder today over first hearing it decades ago. Spot on Michael. We shall get past the enshittification of today.

[@joey4track]

Bill is and always will be the GOAT

[@dionowen6050]

Big fan of your art Michael. I work as a professional comedian and was hugely influence by a lot of what you listed here.

[@johnnypottseed]

Yo I will forever be grateful to the cracked team for listening to our sharp criticism and getting the old crew back again when soren makes an appearance it will heal old wounds.

[@1217BC]

Love the historical flavor here!

[@letfireraindown]

Damn, i didn't know Michael had a drinking problem. I'm not terribly surprised, smart comedy can parallel the existential clarity of the void pretty well. I'm 2 years sober myself

[@gummiewormproduction]

Why is Tig's set about having cancer MORE relevant now???

[@tarawalker7193]

Congrats on the novel, Michael!

[@seanmcconnachie6753]

Really liked this

[@BitterBanter]

Swaim you beautiful bastard! good to see ya buddy, keep on fighting the bottle and making these