John Oliver
By Katie Brown
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This episode traces British comedian John Oliver's journey from his upbringing in England to becoming host of the highly acclaimed HBO late night show Last Week Tonight. It covers Oliver's early life and comedy career including his time as a writer and correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. The article also discusses how Oliver leveraged his Daily Show fame to create his own unique comedic take on news and politics with Last Week Tonight. It explores key aspects of Oliver's background and professional path that allowed him to become an admired voice in comedy news. This biographical profile provides insight into the experiences that shaped John Oliver into one of this generation's most influential satirists.
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John Oliver Skewers Presidential Libraries, Hypes Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Gig
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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John Oliver: Unfiltered Wit, Unflinching Commentary, and Unexpected Hall of Fame Honors
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Oct 05, 2025 |
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John Oliver Skewers Netanyahu, Kimmel Suspension Amid Viral Acclaim
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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John Oliver's Emmy Triumph, Kimmel Fallout, and Free Speech Firestorm
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Sep 28, 2025 |
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John Oliver's Defiant Stand: Drawing the Line for Media Independence
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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John Oliver's Emmy Chaos: Bleeped Speech, Seth Meyers Duo, and Late Night Buzz
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Sep 21, 2025 |
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John Oliver's Bleeped Emmy Speech: Hilarious Jab at Host Nate Bargatze Sparks Social Media Buzz
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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John Oliver's Shrimpy Stand for Higher Ed & AI Resistance
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Sep 14, 2025 |
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John Oliver's Comedic Crusade: Skewering Academia, Conservatives, and Baseball
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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John Oliver's AI Warning, Late-Night Laughs, and Pop Culture Prowess
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Sep 07, 2025 |
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John Oliver: Accidental Meme Hero of Imgur's AI Revolt | Digital Activism Spotlight
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Aug 31, 2025 |
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John Oliver's Viral Hiatus: Memes, Superman ICE, and Anticipation Builds for Last Week Tonight's Return
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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John Oliver's MAHA Takedown: Laughs, Jabs, and 2025 Renewal | Late Night's Nutrition Spotlight
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Aug 24, 2025 |
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John Oliver Skewers Wellness Influencers and Announces Comedy Tour | Last Week Tonight Highlights
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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John Oliver's Deportation Takedown: Viral Clips, New Tour, and Personal Fears
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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John Oliver's Unfiltered Brilliance: Redefining Late Night Comedy in a Post-Colbert Era
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Aug 10, 2025 |
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John Oliver's Fiery Week: Tackling Corporate Greed, Famine, and Comedy Legends
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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John Oliver Skewers Gang Databases, Resumes NYC Comedy Residency, and Tackles AI on HBO
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Aug 03, 2025 |
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John Oliver's Satirical Slam Dunk: Tackling Gang Databases and Hitting Home Runs
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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John Oliver: Late-Night Linchpin Amid Industry Upheaval
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Jul 27, 2025 |
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John Oliver's Erie Antics: Mascot Mayhem, Colbert Tribute, and Late-Night Legacy
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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John Oliver's Erie Takeover: Comedy, Baseball, and Moon Mammoths Unite a City
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Jul 20, 2025 |
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John Oliver's Baseball Takeover: Erie SeaWolves Rebrand and Comedy Gold
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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John Oliver's Comedy Dominance: Sold-Out Shows, Baseball Rebranding, and Social Media Buzz
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Jul 13, 2025 |
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John Oliver's Million-Dollar Dare, Pirate Parties, and Unstoppable Satire
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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British Comedy Icon John Oliver's Journey from Cambridge to HBO's Last Week Tonight
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Feb 20, 2024 |