The provided podcast episodes demonstrate the connection between standup comedy and writing for late-night television shows, particularly The Daily Show. The episodes feature interviews with comedians and writers who have transitioned from standup to working on topical comedy programs, shedding light on the creative process and the skills needed to succeed in both mediums.

For example, the episode 'The Stand-Up & Late-Night Connection: Daily Show Writers Roundtable | Behind the Show' focuses on the journeys of three Daily Show correspondents and writers, Josh Johnson, Kat Radley, and David Angelo, as they've navigated the transition from standup to TV writing. Similarly, the episode 'Matt Damon's New Documentary | JB Smoove Reflects on the End of 'Curb'' features comedian JB Smoove discussing how his standup background has influenced his acting work on Curb Your Enthusiasm.

The episodes also touch on other aspects of standup comedy, such as the role of mentorship in Gabriel Iglesias' career in 'Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias and the Art of Mentoring [VIDEO]' and the use of dark humor and social commentary in the podcast 'Side Stories: The Death of OJ Simpson'.