Episode #386: Alison Leiby
Alison Leiby is a writer and comedian who started her own showcase at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City called It’s A …
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Emmy Blotnick on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show for years had stand-up comedians perform at separate comedy-only tapings, but not this time. Former Late Show writer Emmy Blotnick got the …
Continue ReadingEpisode #385: Irene Tu
Irene Tu is a Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. After moving to Berkeley from Chicago, she quickly established herself in the Bay Area …
Continue ReadingOn Second Thought: Gilbert Gottfried on how “The Aristocrats” changed his career
Gilbert Gottfried invited me into his home in 2017 so he could remind us what kind of comedian he was before 2001, why he decided to …
Continue ReadingEpisode #384: TallBoyz
Toronto has a rich history of producing great sketch comedy performers and troupes that have crossed over in the United States. Among the TV series: …
Continue ReadingEmil Wakim on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Emil Wakim made his Tonight Show debut on Tuesday, joking about how he knows he should know what’s up in the Middle East, and how …
Continue ReadingEpisode #383: Katie Hannigan
Katie Hannigan taught preschoolers and performed as a mime before embarking on a full-time career as a stand-up comedian. So far, so good. Hannigan was …
Continue ReadingDebbie Bazza on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
You wouldn’t know it from the title and caption on the YouTube video, but this Nana indeed has a name, and she’s Debbie Bazza from …
Continue ReadingTaylor Tomlinson on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Are prescribed anti-depressants better for you than taking your dad’s advice? What do you think. Taylor Tomlinson explains what worked for her in this set …
Continue ReadingEpisode #382: Matt McCarthy
Matt McCarthy began his comedy career as the Fordham Ram mascot, but quickly carved out a spot for himself in New York City’s stand-up scene, …
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