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Tag: Ari Shaffir

Tom Segura and Bert Kreischer on Ari Shaffir’s bad Tweets
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Tom Segura and Bert Kreischer on Ari Shaffir’s bad Tweets

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyFebruary 9, 2020February 9, 2020

Before news broke that Ari Shaffir’s planned comedy special taping had been canceled, but after Shaffir had received plenty of blowback for his social media …

Ari Shaffir cancels his special taping at last minute after production company bails
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Ari Shaffir cancels his special taping at last minute after production company bails

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyFebruary 5, 2020February 5, 20201

Jason Zinoman asked me the other day what I thought of Ari Shaffir’s Kobe Bryant “joke.” I replied that Shaffir was just staying on brand. …

“Joke House” is the parody of “Last Comic Standing” you didn’t know you needed
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“Joke House” is the parody of “Last Comic Standing” you didn’t know you needed

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyJune 17, 2019June 17, 2019

For fans of the original Last Comic Standing, there’s something still magical about the premise of putting comedians in a house to live together. Netflix …

Review: Ari Shaffir, “Double Negative” on Netflix
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Review: Ari Shaffir, “Double Negative” on Netflix

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyJuly 24, 2017

It’s perhaps fitting that in this era of too much comedy, the first stand-up to deliver two new comedy specials at the same time would …

American comedians at the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe Festival
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American comedians at the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyAugust 10, 2016August 24, 20163

August means all comedy eyes on Edinburgh, at least for those who love one-person shows, madcap eccentrics and a trip to Scotland. Sam Wills, aka “The …

Comedy Central announces slew of renewals, extensions for series into 2016
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Comedy Central announces slew of renewals, extensions for series into 2016

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyMarch 29, 2016

Comedy Central officially announced renewals or episode extensions for much of its current programming slate, just two days ahead of its annual Upfronts presentation to …

Jeff Ross brings the Roastmasters Invitational to Montreal
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Jeff Ross brings the Roastmasters Invitational to Montreal

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyJuly 22, 2015July 22, 20152

For the past year and more, comedians have squared off in head-to-head competitions to match wits and trade insults at The Comedy Store in West …

Not in on the joke? Rich Vos, Legion of Skanks hoodwinked by Zach Broussard’s “Top 1000 Comics of 2014” list
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Not in on the joke? Rich Vos, Legion of Skanks hoodwinked by Zach Broussard’s “Top 1000 Comics of 2014” list

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyJune 30, 2015June 30, 20155

All lists ranking or otherwise grouping the funniest and/or hottest comedians are inherently biased — subject to the whims of the list-maker. And yet, online …

Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, Mike Myers, Patton Oswalt, Ellie Kemper to be honored at Montreal’s 2015 Just For Laughs
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Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, Mike Myers, Patton Oswalt, Ellie Kemper to be honored at Montreal’s 2015 Just For Laughs

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyMay 5, 2015

The 33rd edition of Montreal’s Just For Laughs Festival will continue to cement its position as the world’s biggest congregation and celebration of comedy this …

This Is Not Happening: What’s in a name-check, Ari Shaffir?
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This Is Not Happening: What’s in a name-check, Ari Shaffir?

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyApril 1, 2015April 1, 20156

Imagine you’re a woman and you’re funny, so you decide to pursue a career in comedy. Imagine that even just in making that decision, you’ve …

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