“A charismatic performer, his shows have the insightful hostility of the best comedy.”
– THE NEW YORKER
 
“If Lenny Bruce was embodied by Zero Mostel and played by Louis Armstrong, the result would closely resemble Mike Daisey.”
– BROADWAY WORLD
 
“Daisey distills vast sources of disparate knowledge, delivered with scathing anger, humor and a sort of gentle wisdom. He’s the History Channel, the best of public radio, and the most entertaining guy at the bar, but much, much better.”
– METRO