comedy
Hannibal Buress Wants to Blow Your Expectations of Socially Distant Standup
VICE spoke to Buress about the 'Let's See How This Goes' tour.
Felipe Esparza Drops a Bilingual Special In a First for Netflix
The comedian spoke to VICE about his two new Netflix specials, the gastrointestinal effects of the Atkins diet, and the significance of the movie 'Blood In, Blood Out.'
Jason Weems Died, and Then He Made a Comedy Special About It
VICE spoke to the comedian about his brush with death, his $61,000 hospital bill, and his son's pediatrician DJing his special.
'Sorry, We’ve Already Got a Black Act': The Insidious Racism of UK Comedy
For years, talent agents and promoters have discriminated against comedians of color. Now top acts such as Dane Baptiste and Ava Vidal are speaking out.
'Who Wants $2.69 With Martin Urbano' Is the Perfect Game Show for End Times
The game show, livestreamed every Monday, is a way to see New York comedians do high-pressure, low-stakes trivia with an offbeat host.
BBC Host Cooks for Comedian Who Roasted Her Egg Fried Rice Recipe
“Indian people good at rice also...maybe except you,” comedian Uncle Roger teases BBC host Hersha Patel, who is out to redeem herself after going viral for a fried rice recipe.
'3 in the Morning' Is Sam Jay's Introduction to the World
The comedian and 'Saturday Night Live' writer makes a bold entrance to the global stage in her first Netflix special.
Kyle Kinane Found Inspiration From a Police Scanner for His Latest Album
VICE spoke to Kinane about 'Trampoline in a Ditch,' Trader Joe's, and comedy album nomenclature.
Comedians Are Taking Shows Outside
While bars and clubs are closed, 'Take It Outside Comedy' is providing outdoor and socially distanced standup shows.
Laughter Clubs Continue to be Popular in India Despite There Being Nothing to Laugh About
A stand-up comedian investigates the contagious joy of a harmless laughter club now that being a comedian in India comes at a high price.
Hannibal Buress Roasts the Cop Who Arrested Him in 'Miami Nights'
The comedian reflects on his boozy run-in with law enforcement and why he quit drinking in this coincidentally timely (and free) comedy special on YouTube.
During a Pandemic, Comedian Nore Davis Will Settle for Zoom
The comedian spoke to VICE about how online standup scratches the itch to perform, what it's like to bomb virtually, and his optimism for the future.