comedy
Comedian Robert Hines Reflects on His Career in Jail in ‘Lockdown Detroit’
The special from Hannibal Buress’s Isola Man Media features Hines covering his time in the Cook County Department of Corrections.
Fred Armisen’s New Podcast Is Definitely Not About Elon Musk
‘The Sketch Factor’ is a fictional podcast series starring Armisen as an eccentric billionaire with a passion for comedy.
Eric André Will Prank, Even If the World Is Falling Apart
The comedian and star of the new movie ‘Bad Trip’ spoke to VICE about coping with COVID and pranking. Plus, he made us a road trip playlist!
We Spoke with the Indian Comedian Who Was Arrested for Jokes He Didn't Crack
In a no-holds-barred interview, Munawar Faruqui talks about his 37 days in jail, how it felt getting out, and what keeps him going in the face of fear and censorship.
There's Nothing 'Ripped From the Headlines' In 'Coming 2 America'
Stars Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, and others tell VICE how the sequel to the 80s classic was purposely crafted to give viewers two hours of joy.
I Was A Trans Comedian. Here’s Why I Quit
Even “supportive” cis comics I performed with lectured me on the limits of “identity-based comedy.”
'Dirtbag Anthropology' Covers Masculinity, Love, and Loss
VICE spoke to comedian Kate Willett about the work and experience that led up to her audiobook.
The Far-Right Has Deep Roots in New York Comedy
A story in The New Republic details how the far-right has seeped into the New York comedy scene.
Nick Lutsko's Chaotic Comedy Songs Are the Soundtrack to 2021
With catchy tunes about Dan Bongino, Joe Rogan's podcast, and 'Gremlins,' the Tennessee musician thrives on absurdity.
Ted Alexandro Said SNL Stole His Joke, So He Asked for a Million Dollars
The New York comedian made a simple request in response to Saturday Night Live's Zillow sketch, which is very similar to his 2019 bit.
An Indian Comic Spent Over a Month in Jail for Jokes He Didn’t Tell
Munawar Faruqui was granted bail after 34 days in an Indore jail. The Muslim comic was persecuted on the basis of his art—and he isn't the first.