Episode #311: Beth Stelling
by Beth Stelling grew up in Ohio before moving to Chicago to study with the Steppenwolf Theatre, after which she began pursuing her career in stand-up …
Amy Poehler will Direct a Documentary about Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz
With the blessings of the estates of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, comedian Amy Poehler is on track to direct a documentary about the legendary …
Hannibal Buress Sets Drive-In Stand-Up Tour To Start Fall 2020
Hannibal Buress is the latest greatest stand-up comedian to mount a live tour of drive-in venues to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic. Buress teased the …
Here Are The Participants In NBC’s Late Night Writer Workshop For 2020
NBC has announced this year’s class for its annual Late Night Writers Workshop. They are: Brandon Burkhart, Gracie Canaan, Reem Edan, Kyle Harris, Emily Menez, Sam O and Kate Sisk. The workshop happens …
HBO Max Adding Three More Comedy Specials, Fronted by Colin Quinn, Phoebe Robinson, Aida Rodriguez
On the day HBO Max officially launches its “MAX ORIGINALS” offensive against Netflix with four simultaneous releases of stand-up comedy, the platform has announced three …
Episode #310: Joe List
Joe List began his stand-up career in Boston in 2000 after graduating from high school, rising up the ranks in Boston’s heralded comedy scene before …
Late Night with Seth Meyers Hires Jeff Wright As Writer
Congrats to the newest writer for Late Night with Seth Meyers, Jeff Wright! Wright, based out of Florida, attracted the attention of millions of viewers …
Kevin Hart Offers a Renewed Apology and Revised Thoughts on Cancel Culture in First Emmy Campaign
Up for his first Emmy, Kevin Hart is more willing than ever to revisit that snafu with the Academy Awards (when he refused to apologize …
NBC Orders Two Lilly Singh Variety Specials
NBC isn’t going to let Lilly Singh languish in late-late-night all by herself. The network has ordered two primetime episodes of Sketchy Times with Lilly …
Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj Ends Netflix Run After Six Seasons
Hasan Minhaj’s Netflix talk show Patriot Act has ended. Minhaj announced the news to fans and followers on Twitter today, writing: “What a run. @patriotact has …