Episode #465: Comedy MVPs of 2024 with Jason Zinoman
by We did it, comedy fans. We withstood another year of craziness, hundreds upon hundreds of comedy specials, and have gotten my friend and colleague in …
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Episode #464: Kelly McCaughan
Kelly McCaughan is an actor, writer, comedian and clown whose show, Catholic Guilt, was nominated for Best Newcomer by the 2023 ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards, …
Episode #463: Chad Daniels
Chad Daniels is a Minnesota stand-up comedian with more than a billion streams to his credit, and in July 2024 released his 10th comedy special and first …
Lara Ricote: “Tiny Little Wet Girl (Baptism)” at Edinburgh Fringe 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lara Ricote, the 2022 Best Newcomer, has returned to the Fringe with a new hour exploring her relationship issues, whether it’s the unique one …
Titi Lee: “Good Girl Gone Baddie” at Edinburgh Fringe 2024
⭐⭐⭐½ Lee’s debut solo hour packs an emotional punch, reframing their journey as a first-gen identical twin of Taiwanese parents through song-and-dance numbers, an onstage …
Reginald D. Hunter: “Fluffy Fluffy Beavers” at Edinburgh Fringe 2024
⭐⭐½ This is the opening of his official show description for the 2024 Fringe: “For years, Reginald D Hunter has been misinterpreted as a controversial …
Emma Holland at Edinburgh Fringe 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Emma Holland grew up in Indonesia from ages 6-16, and she’d maybe rather have that be what sets her apart from other Australian comedians …
Njambi McGrath at Edinburgh Fringe 2024
⭐⭐⭐ Why would you go to Botswana when Brixton is right around the corner? That’s just one question Njambi McGrath has for kids on their …
Riki Lindhome: “Dead Inside” at Edinburgh Fringe 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Judging by the reaction she has gotten at Fringe, Riki Lindhome’s comedy duo Garfunkel and Oates successfully crossed the pond during their heyday a …
Ray O’Leary: “Your Laughter Is Just Making Me Stronger” at Edinburgh Fringe 2024
⭐⭐⭐½ Nominated for Best Show earlier this year at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Ray O’Leary is still dressing for the awful office job he …