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November 6, 2015

In Depth With Rising Comedy Star Beth Stelling: New Album, New Special and Much More to Come

Beth Stelling is one of comedy's rising stars right now, and there's no more exciting time in a comic's development then right when they are breaking as a headliner. She recently premiered her first comedy special for Comedy Central as part of their Half Hour series, and earlier this month released her second comedy album, Simply the Beth with Comedy Dynamics. Stelling's voice in her album and special are strong, unique and fresh so I was excited to talk with her about what it's like to be in this moment where everything is happening so quickly. I found that in addition to being funny and original, she's also incredibly focused, smart, self aware and very appreciative.
November 5, 2015

The Filtered Excellence: November 5, 2015

Bob Geldof once asked us, “Where is the filtered excellence!?” It’s right here. Once a week we take a break from comedy to bring you this weeks picks of the best things to watch, the most interesting things to do, great things to try, the best picks to read, our favorite things to listen to and more
November 4, 2015

Paul Feig Has Finished His First Edit of Ghostbusters and Says It’s Great!

Paul Feig has just finished his first edit on his Ghostbusters reboot, and he says he feels great about it. Feig stopped in to talk to good friend Ron Bennington about the film on Monday at the SiriusXM studios in New York City.
November 2, 2015

David Spade Says He Passed on Taking Over For Letterman, Alan Zweibel Has a Book, and More News From the NY Comedy Clubs

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 stopped at Gotham, 92Y, Stand Up New York and more!
October 30, 2015

12 Comedians With Real Style

We focus on everything comedy - and that includes comedy style. Not just their presence or their material, but the fashion sense they rock. Some comics build huge careers while never outgrowing 12-year-old outfits of hoodie, t-shirt, and jeans, and that's fine. But other comedians manage to both be funny and develop a style of their own, and so why not celebrate their individuality and smashing sense of self. Here's a ranking of 12 comics with the best style.
October 30, 2015

SNL’s Mike O’Brien Brings Back the Sketch Album and Talks Dirty with Scarlett Johanssen

Saturday Night Live writer Mike O'Brien is bringing back an old favorite. Mike's new comedy album drops today, but it's not what you're thinking-- instead of recording a stand up album, Mike put together an audio only sketch album, Tasty Radio, with some of his comedy friends.
October 28, 2015

Master the Art of Banter With Alison and Scotland From The Banter Show

Scotland Green and Alison Zeidman, hosts of ‘The Banter Show!’ premiering at The Creek & The Cave in New York City this Friday, October 30 banter about how to be better at banter in your everyday professional and social encounters! Take their advice, they're almost experts!
October 26, 2015

Judd Apatow in NYC, Pete Holmes Crosses One Off His Bucket List, News From Judah Friedlander, Yamaneika and See Who Was At the Comedy Table This Week

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 […]
October 23, 2015

Sam Morril Debuts Darkly Funny New Special and Album

Saturday Night, Comedy Central will air first time half hour comedy specials from Joe List and Sam Morril. Plan to get home early this Saturday so you can watch them back to back. live. You won’t see two more different half hour specials. Joe’s thirty takes you through his own personal hell full of anxiety and hilariously funny uncomfortably, and Sam's half hour takes you on a dark and wickedly funny journey. We talked to Sam about his half hour, his new album, and what's next.