Review: Vir Das, “Outside In — The Lockdown Special” on Netflix
by A mash-up of Zoom shows? That’s the special? As I wrote in Decider: Das’s premise doesn’t seem on the face like it’ll offer much. He …
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.
Comedy at the 2020 Streamy Awards
The 10th annual Streamy Awards took place remotely, obviously, thanks to 2020, with hosts Trixie and Katya on a party bus. You can watch the …
Episode #322: Michael Kosta
Michael Kosta is a Senior Correspondent on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. Prior to The Daily Show, Michael co-created, produced and starred in the E! network’s The Comment …
Review: Jeff Dunham’s “Completely Unrehearsed Last-Minute Pandemic Holiday Special” on Comedy Central
I dare say I enjoyed it, mostly? Jeff Dunham acknowledged he’d been touring constantly for the past 48 years before the pandemic forced him to …
Episode #321: Jeremiah Watkins
Kansas native Jeremiah Watkins trained at both The Second City and The Groundlings, and has become a fixture at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles …
Review: Natalie Palamides is “Nate: A One Man Show” on Netflix
Natalie Palamides is an incredible performer. I spoke to her for my podcast in 2019. You have to see her live to truly appreciate that. …
Ben & Jerry’s Unveils Punch Line Netflix Ice Cream Flavor
There’s a new Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavor, and it’s got Netflix written all over it. The flavor is called Punch Line. What’s in …
Comedians Nominated for Best Comedy Album at 2021 Grammy Awards
Despite all of my funny friends who recorded funny albums and submitted them for consideration by the Grammy Awards, the big-time awards continue to only …
Review: Kevin Hart, “Zero F**ks Given,” on Netflix
Kevin Hart clearly cares a lot about what we think of him, despite the title of his indulgent performance he staged inside his home during …
Conan ending late-night TBS run in 2021, will pivot to weekly variety series on HBO Max
The longest-running late-night host in TV is saying goodbye in 2021. Sort of. Conan O’Brien’s CONAN will end its TBS run in June 2021. But …