Episode #323: 2020 Comedy MVPs with Jason Zinoman
by How are we supposed to make any sense out of this year in comedy, 2020? There’s only one way I know how…that’s by reuniting with …
Review: London Hughes, “To Catch A Dick,” on Netflix
An opening sketch set in her dressing room finds Hughes delivering a pep talk in the mirror, in which she reminds herself, “Because you are …
Review: “Schulz Saves America” on Netflix
I can respect Andrew Schulz’s hustle and still not enjoy this game he’s playing. The way it’s all structured, almost breathlessly dense, works for and …
Review: Vir Das, “Outside In — The Lockdown Special” on Netflix
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 …
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 …