Last Things First: My biggest podcast episodes of 2017
by Before I deliver some hot, fresh episodes of my podcast, Last Things First, to ring in the new year, you really should check out my …
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.
R.I.P. Danny Breen
Danny Breen made his mark in front of the camera as a cast member for eight seasons on HBO’s sketch comedy series, Not Necessarily The …
Nick Cannon’s Wild ‘N Out tour plays two arenas in one night
Nick Cannon’s decision to release a stand-up comedy special this year may have cost him his hosting gig on NBC’s America’s Got Talent, but have …
R.I.P. Rose Marie (1923-2017)
Rose Marie, a vaudeville star at 3 and hit radio singer at 5, who performed opening night at Bugsy Siegel’s Flamingto resort in Las Vegas …
Feral Audio is dissolving; Starburns Industries launching SBI: Audio podcast network in its wake
Feral Audio, the podcast network founded by producer Dustin Marshall in 2012, is dissolving in the wake of abuse allegations against him by his ex-girlfriend. …
In Memoriam: The year in R.I.P. in comedy for 2017
It’s rather remarkable that most all of the funny nonagenarians profiled in this year’s HBO documentary, If You’re Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast, managed …
Review: Todd Barry, “Spicy Honey” on Netflix
When you think of spicy honey, you think of Todd Barry? I don’t know that I’d ever describe Barry’s comedic styling as sweet with fiery …
Episode #187: 2017 Comedy MVPs with Jason Zinoman of the New York Times
For a third consecutive year, New York Times comedy critic Jason Zinoman has invited me into his home so we can tackle the year in …
Robert Kelly on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Robert Kelly will make you seek out the fat riot cops in this funny performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Kelly has no …
Howie Mandel Just For Laughs Gala gets a third year on The CW
Third time’s not only the charm, but also a full-on trend, so safe to say The CW and Just For Laughs are very happy together. …