Review: Amy Schumer, “The Leather Special” on Netflix
by Amy Schumer’s stand-up specials have jumped from Comedy Central — the network that showcased her rise from roasts to Inside Amy Schumer — to HBO …
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Episode #140: Kate Berlant and John Early
Kate Berlant and John Early are unique characters in stand-up comedy, and yet you almost always see them together, whether it’s in each other’s half-hour …
Review: Mike Birbiglia, “Thank God For Jokes” on Netflix
This is the second time already in 2017 that I’ve had the chance to take another look at a comedian I saw onstage the year …
2016: The year we doubled the number of stand-up comedy specials. 2017: Doubling again?
If you’re wondering why I haven’t gotten back to you about your stand-up comedy album, then please allow me to remind you just what kind …
Netflix adding half-hour stand-up comedy specials from Nikki Glaser, Deon Cole, Beth Stelling, Nate Bargatze, Fortune Feimster and Dan Soder
Just when you thought Netflix couldn’t possibly announce more comedy specials, here’s news of a new slate of half-hour stand-up offerings the streaming giant will …
Louis CK joins everyone else who’s big in comedy with a Netflix special in 2017
We’re eight weeks into 2017, and already Netflix has announced or released stand-up comedy specials from the following: Dave Chappelle Chris Rock Jerry Seinfeld Louis …
Review: Trevor Noah, “Afraid of the Dark” on Netflix
Trevor Noah is off this week from his Comedy Central gig — The Daily Show is airing best-of packages instead. But there’s a new hour …
Title Card Tales: Netflix’s “One Day at a Time” end cards from Mike Royce and Snowpants Productions
by Sitcom showrunner Mike Royce has generously donated his time and attention, not only to picking the title cards that appear at the end of each …
Review: Katherine Ryan’s “In Trouble” on Netflix
Katherine Ryan is only the second stand-up comedian from the United Kingdom granted an official Netflix comedy special, and she’s actually Canadian. So winner winner, …
Katherine Ryan on Conan
Katherine Ryan is a Canadian comedian living in Great Britain, but for her debut late-night TV performance in America on Conan, she’d rather fill us …