stand-up comedy
Adam Sandler’s '100% Fresh' Proves That He Can Be Funny in Any Generation
On his new Netflix special, Sandler does something comedians his age struggle with: He caters to the short attention span of the internet age.
This white comedian says race and sexual orientation have no place in comedy
Comedian Darren Knight bombed at the largest comedy festival in the world — but he's making millions in the South
Why comedians say college audiences can't take a joke
Veteran comics say millennials can't take a joke — but some comics can't even get in front of them to make one.
The 11 Best Stand-Up Comedy Specials on Netflix Right Now
From vintage Richard Pryor to recent John Mulaney, these stand-up comedy specials are the perfect antidotes for troubling times.
Doing Stand-Up Stoned Was the Worst Decision Kyle Kinane Ever Made
The stand-up comedian talks about being a shitty caddy, hating video games, and the unexpected benefits of suburbia.
I Put On a Hit Edinburgh Fringe Show in Just One Day
It's really not that hard, I don't get what all the fuss is about.
Comedy About Depression Is Taking Center Stage
Chris Gethard talks to us about his refreshing new HBO special, and why it's OK to make light of darker stuff.
Getting Fired Was the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Jim Norton
Hot off the heels of his new Netflix special, the acerbic comedian talks about meeting his idols, losing jobs, and his approach to mental health.
Talking Pinball and Pedantry with Richard Herring
"A lot of my comedy is about repetition and being irritating.”
Does George Carlin's 'You Are All Diseased' Actually Suck?
Stand-up comedy often doesn't age well, but George Carlin's famous 1999 special might have.
Louie Anderson Gives One of TV's Best Performances in 'Baskets'
The veteran comedian opens up about his career, the comedy scene, and how he brings Christine Baskets to life.