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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.
Alan Resnick: “One Funny Hour” at Edinburgh Fringe 2025
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Alan Resnick: “One Funny Hour” at Edinburgh Fringe 2025

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyAugust 14, 2025August 14, 2025

⭐⭐⭐½ Divisive is an understatement. If it helps, go into this show knowing that Alan Resnick is the creator of Adult Swim’s disturbing infomercials, Unedited …

KC Shornima: “Detachment Style” at Edinburgh Fringe 2025
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KC Shornima: “Detachment Style” at Edinburgh Fringe 2025

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyAugust 14, 2025August 14, 2025

⭐⭐⭐⭐ KC Shornima grew up separated from her parents during the Nepalese Civil War, moved to Egypt at 18 just in time for the Arab Spring, …

Episode #476: Grace Helbig
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Episode #476: Grace Helbig

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyAugust 12, 2025August 12, 2025

Grace Helbig is a legendary YouTuber, etched officially into the VidCon Hall of Fame earlier in 2025. The comedian and actress who began documenting her …

Desiree Burch: “The Golden Wrath” at Edinburgh Fringe 2025
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Desiree Burch: “The Golden Wrath” at Edinburgh Fringe 2025

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyAugust 8, 2025August 8, 2025

⭐⭐⭐⭐ “When I get done with this, I don’t want to speak to a 12-year-old,” Desiree Burch says of her life as a stand-up comedian …

Shalaka Kurup: “Get A Grip” at Edinburgh Fringe 2025
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Shalaka Kurup: “Get A Grip” at Edinburgh Fringe 2025

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyAugust 8, 2025August 8, 2025

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Every year, at least since the pandemic, Pleasance Attic has played host to one of the most exciting new voices at the Fringe. Since …

Alasdair Beckett-King: “King of Crumbs” at Edinburgh Fringe 2025
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Alasdair Beckett-King: “King of Crumbs” at Edinburgh Fringe 2025

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyAugust 7, 2025August 7, 2025

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Alasdair Beckett-King could make a whole meal out of the fact that his surname and his show title landed him in Pleasance’s King Dome. …

Saaniya Abbas: “Hellarious” at Edinburgh Fringe 2025
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Saaniya Abbas: “Hellarious” at Edinburgh Fringe 2025

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyAugust 7, 2025August 7, 2025

⭐⭐⭐⭐ The manic pixie dream girl is out. In? The haram pixie devil lady. Saaniya Abbas is 36 but even without adding the furry cat …

“Virtuoso” at Edinburgh Fringe 2025
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“Virtuoso” at Edinburgh Fringe 2025

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyAugust 7, 2025August 7, 2025

⭐⭐⭐⭐½ Tobias Finlay-Frasier is ready for his close up. Even if the mere sight of Tobias entering the room for his audition is enough to …

Dan Rath: “Tropical Depression” at Edinburgh Fringe 2025
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Dan Rath: “Tropical Depression” at Edinburgh Fringe 2025

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyAugust 7, 2025August 7, 2025

⭐⭐⭐⭐½ Can you believe there’s an entire generation of comedy fans who never got to see Mitch Hedberg perform live? It has been 20 years …

Lou Wall: “Breaking the Fifth Wall” at Edinburgh Fringe 205
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Lou Wall: “Breaking the Fifth Wall” at Edinburgh Fringe 205

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyAugust 7, 2025August 7, 2025

⭐⭐⭐⭐½ Lou Wall is one of my favorite powerpoint-based comedians working today, for the way she casually and chaotically edits and produces musical numbers to …

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