stand-up comedy
These Sisters Sang About Penises. Now They’re Penetrating the Comedy Scene.
Wondering aloud what it’s like to have a penis, this Filipino comedy duo kickstarted a surprise career in a male-dominated industry.
Simon Amstell: How Magic Mushrooms Became My 'Medicine'
Psychedelics got the comedian through his late 30s – and provided the subject of his new stand-up show 'Spirit Hole'.
Chris Gethard's New Special Is an Ode to DIY
The comedy-special-slash-documentary required a favor from the legendary band Jawbreaker, an alligator, and a performance at a pancake breakfast.
Yvonne Orji of 'Insecure' Shares Her Secrets to Being Hot
Yvonne Orji of "Insecure" offers a guide to life including how to charm strangers, tell a pal her boyfriend's creepy, and sweetly bug your coworkers.
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.”
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.
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.
Comedians React To Netflix's New Show About an Indian Stand-up Comedian
Does Bhaag Beanie Bhaag show the reality of the Indian stand-up scene? We asked some IRL comics to find out.
Natalie Palamides Has the Weirdest Comedy Special on Netflix
"Nipples on top of other nipples? What's the difference? It still looks like nipples."
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.