Kim Kardashian West is no stranger to our television screens. Her “Saturday Night Live” (“SNL”) host debut did not disappoint. Kardashian West hosted “SNL” on
Category: Stand-up Comedy
We’re Halfway Through the Year: Here’s our Favorite Comedy Specials of 2021 So Far
5. Jessica Watkins: “SPECIALish” “SPECIALish” is the marriage of two genres: documentary and stand-up comedy. Stand up comedian, Jessica Watkins, walks across the United States
Comedy vs. Cancel Culture: Political Correctness and Its Effects on Stand-Up Comedy
Over time it is becoming clear that there is no bigger threat to celebrities’ careers than their own fans. The concept of cancel culture, calling
James Acaster Masterfully Turns Tribulation Into Comedy in ‘Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999’
“Started making it, had a breakdown, bon appetit,” is an excellent way to describe how James Acaster seemingly lives his life off-stage. If his newest
‘Bo Burnham: Inside’ Explores Comedy in an Unfunny World
Bo Burnham is back after a five-year hiatus from comedy with what is perhaps the best work of his career so far. “Bo Burnham: Inside”
‘Hysterical’ Is a Devastating, yet Inspirational Documentary About Women in Stand-up Comedy
Growing up in the early 2000’s, I always knew that stand-up comedy was a largely male-dominated field, however; thanks to comics like Joan Rivers and
Amazon’s ‘Yearly Departed’ Concluded the Year in the Most Appropriate Fashion
On New Years Eve, I got a chance to watch “Yearly Departed,” a comedy special on Amazon Prime hosted by Phoebe Robinson featuring some incredible
Comedy Spotlight: Meet Josh Fonokalafi
After his father brought a VHS tape of Bill Cosby home (“a bad example” Josh laughed), Josh Fonokalafi fell in love with stand-up comedy. It
Comedy Spotlight: A Conversation With Erin Jackson
Last week, I had the pleasure of speaking with stand-up comic Erin Jackson. The first question I asked her was, “How and when did you
Comedy Spotlight: Meet Philly Comedian Tiff Money
Tiff Money is a comedian, writer and corporate manager based in Philly. Her career as a comic started back in 2016 and she has quickly
Comedy Spotlight: Get to Know James Mac
For James Mac, what started as a dare has since become an exciting career. About Six years ago, James was living in Dallas, Texas when
Comedy Spotlight: Get to Know Danit Sibs
“I think that all comedians felt a bit different growing up. I know most people don’t, but comedians definitely don’t live cookie cutter lives. I
Comedy Spotlight: Get to Know Marcus Levar
“My inspiration to pursue comedy came from my father. He wasn’t a comedian, he was just the funniest person I knew.” — Marcus Levar In
Comedy Spotlight: Get to Know Raanan Hershberg
If you have not yet heard of the New-York based stand-up comic Raanan Hershberg, he is a rising star who has made appearances on The