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March 3, 2016
Published by Brian Steele at March 3, 2016

Can We Survive This Election Without Jon Stewart?

The year was 2000. A presidential election had just ended in, what, a tie? Somewhere between the recounts and the hanging chads, we were watching our country come unglued. No one knew how to process what was happening. No one except Jon Stewart.
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March 2, 2016
Published by Phil Provencio at March 2, 2016

Up Next… Judah Friedlander. Through the Lense of New York Comedy

Photographer Phil Provencio caught World Champion Judah Friedlander on a rainy Wednesday night in Greenwich Village. He was photographed just a block from the infamous Comedy Cellar on Minetta Lane right next to village institutions Cafe Wha? and the Minetta Tavern.
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March 1, 2016
Published by Ramon Rivas II at March 1, 2016

Comedy in Cleveland: The (Mostly) Complete Oral History

Ramon Rivas II is a stand up comedian and eminent Latino from Cleveland, OH, but his role in Cleveland comedy goes way beyond either of those two descriptions. He is the latest in a short list of dedicated comedy personalities to take on the unofficial role of keeping the comedy scene vibrant in Cleveland. He was featured in the documentary 'Make Fun' and has been lauded in festivals and competitions all over the United States, and now he's created this brilliant oral history of his city, with commentary from club owners past and present, big personalities and comedy stars including Sinbad, Dave Hill, Jim Tewes and two dozen others.
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February 29, 2016
Published by Jeffrey Gurian at February 29, 2016

Big Jay Oakerson Tapes His Special, Bill Burr Holds Court at The Stand, Dave Attell at Comedy Juice and More

Jeffrey Gurian is a writer and comedian in New York who loves to Jump Around. Follow his regular column, right here, to find out what’s happening in comedy, and who Jeffrey Gurian ran into this week in and around New York. This week Jeffrey covered the scene at Gotham Comedy Club, The Stand, The Comedy Cellar, and Webster Hall.
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February 26, 2016
Published by Vito Calise at February 26, 2016

Who Wore It Best: SNL Edition

Every Saturday night we see our political figures and presidents’ portrayed by the cast members of SNL. By comparing two SNL castmembers who portrayed a political figure, This list will decide once and for all who wore that persons clothes better.
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February 24, 2016
Published by Grant Lindahl at February 24, 2016

Making Comics into Cartoons: Illustrating the Trump vs Bernie Comedy Debate Tour 2016

When traditional clients call you to do a poster for a fundraiser or design a company logo they tend to have a long list of boring notes. When comedian James Adomian calls you at 2am he says “ hmmm yes I like the design but...., hmmmmm NO ! We're fucking going with your design!"
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February 22, 2016
Published by Jeffrey Gurian at February 22, 2016

New York Comics Doing a Ted Talk, Krystyna Hutchinson Throws a Birthday Party Plus News From Adam Ferrara, Emma Willmann and More

Jeffrey Gurian is a writer and comedian in New York who loves to Jump Around. Follow his regular column, right here, to find out what’s happening in comedy, and who Jeffrey Gurian ran into this week in and around New York. This week Jeffrey covered the scene at Gotham Comedy Club, The Stand, and New York Comedy Club.
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February 20, 2016
Published by Grant Lindahl at February 20, 2016

11 Totally Underground Sketch and Improv Comedy Shows in New York City Great for a First Date

Earlier this week we posted 11 Stand Up Comedy Shows with a twist to shine a spotlight on some of the smaller but still terrific stand up comedy shows in New York City. But stand up isn't the only place to find great comedy, there are also top notch sketch and improv shows happening every where. Writer and Illustrator Grant Lindahl selected 11 great sketch and improv shows for you to check out in New York City.
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