Barry Crimmins, on satire and Boston comedy
by The political satirist often faces a paradox: The best of times for the satirist may be the worst of times for others. Which brings us …
Author: Sean L. McCarthy
Editor and publisher since 2007, when he was named New York's Funniest Reporter. Former newspaper reporter at the New York Daily News, Boston Herald and smaller dailies and community papers across America. Loves comedy so much he founded this site.
David Sedaris supports future planet of the apes
Yes, really. That’s one thing to take away from last night’s talk by David Sedaris at Symphony Hall. Sure, there were the amusing essay readings. …
Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story
Docucomedy or mockumentary? Either way, Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story is an amusing look at the people who play paintball — and Rob Corddry is …
Dane Cook on the night of “Vicious Circle”
I’d interviewed Dane Cook in 2005 upon the release of his breakthrough CD/DVD "Retaliation," but hadn’t really talked to him in-depth in person until April …
NYC open mics
Don’t know why I thought New York City open mics would be somehow different (read: better) than open mics in every other city, but they …
Eugene Mirman, the face for radio?
When several radio stations across the country decided to adopt the "Mike," "Jack" and "Wolf" formats, they turned to comedian Eugene Mirman to be their …
Mike Birbiglia’s “Medium Man On Campus” tour
Comedian Mike Birbiglia has been performing to packed college auditoriums this spring. Which made his return to Georgetown University, his alma mater, all the more …
Greg Behrendt moves to daytime TV
A couple of years ago, Greg Behrendt found himself telling jokes to a few dozen people at a Baltimore comedy club. Now he’s a household …
Frisky Feline Fool: Erin Judge
(part of a series of April Fools profiles of comedians worth your attention) Who are you? Erin Judge How old are you? 25 Where do …
Thinking Man’s Fool: Baratunde Thurston
(part of a series of April Fools profiles of comedians worth your attention) Who are you? Baratunde Thurston How old are you? 29 Where do …