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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.
Garrett Millerick: “Never Had It So Good” at Edinburgh Fringe 2023
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Garrett Millerick: “Never Had It So Good” at Edinburgh Fringe 2023

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyAugust 9, 2023August 9, 2023

**** (out of 5) Garrett Millerick has been coming to the Fringe for 22 years now, and at first glance, nothing seems different at all, …

Stuart Goldsmith: “Spoilers” at Edinburgh Fringe 2023
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Stuart Goldsmith: “Spoilers” at Edinburgh Fringe 2023

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyAugust 9, 2023August 9, 2023

**** (out of 5) What makes a comedian become a climate change activist in his mid-40s? For Stuart Goldsmith, it’s in part because he’s now …

Alison Spittle: “Soup” at Edinburgh Fringe 2023
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Alison Spittle: “Soup” at Edinburgh Fringe 2023

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyAugust 9, 2023August 9, 2023

**1/2 (out of 5) Soup is comfort food. It’s cheap, easy, and served up just for you and your individual needs. Alison Spittle is not …

Milo Edwards: “Sentimental” at Edinburgh Fringe 2023
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Milo Edwards: “Sentimental” at Edinburgh Fringe 2023

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyAugust 9, 2023August 9, 2023

**** (out of 5) Milo Edwards returns to the Fringe this year with a show that deliberately takes on at least one specifically influential comedy …

Martin Urbano: “Apology Comeback Tour” at Edinburgh Fringe 2023
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Martin Urbano: “Apology Comeback Tour” at Edinburgh Fringe 2023

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyAugust 9, 2023August 9, 2023

***1/2 (out of 5) There’s Martin Urbano the man and comedian. And then there’s “Martin Urbano” on this comeback tour after apologizing for, what now? …

Eden Sher: “I Was On A Sitcom” at Edinburgh Fringe 2023
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Eden Sher: “I Was On A Sitcom” at Edinburgh Fringe 2023

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyAugust 9, 2023August 9, 2023

**** (out of 5) Eden Sher starred as Sue Heck, the middle child on ABC’s The Middle, for nine seasons and 215 episodes from 2009-2018. …

Michelle Brasier: “Reform” at Edinburgh Fringe 2023
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Michelle Brasier: “Reform” at Edinburgh Fringe 2023

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyAugust 9, 2023August 9, 2023

**** (out of 5) Inside you are two wolves, they say. More like a chimp vs a bonobo, Michelle Brasier says. She brought her more …

Drew Michael: “Drew’s Adventures” (Here) at Edinburgh Fringe 2023
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Drew Michael: “Drew’s Adventures” (Here) at Edinburgh Fringe 2023

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyAugust 9, 2023

**** (out of 5) Drew Michael might just have one of the more divisive shows at this year’s Fringe. Which shouldn’t surprise anyone, let alone …

“Billy and The Situation” at Edinburgh Fringe 2023
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“Billy and The Situation” at Edinburgh Fringe 2023

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyAugust 9, 2023August 9, 2023

*** (out of 5) I cannot tell you yet how well New Jersey translates to old Jersey, the British isle off the coast of France, …

“How to Write a Eulogy That Kills” at Edinburgh Fringe 2023
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“How to Write a Eulogy That Kills” at Edinburgh Fringe 2023

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyAugust 9, 2023August 9, 2023

**1/2 (out of 5) In Hollywood, sometimes a TV show or movie doesn’t become a hit not because the show or movie itself is bad, …

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