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November 27, 2015

Andrew Santino Talks New Album, New Special and Showtime Pilot

Andrew Santino is a Los Angeles based stand-up comedian whose goofy ginger face should be familiar to anyone with a TV, tanks to memorable guest runs on Arrested Development and The Office and his brief stint as one of the leads in the high concept sitcom Mixology.
November 25, 2015

Seven Underrated Thanksgiving Films to Enjoy This Year

Turkey’s done, and you’ve already watched the classic Thanksgiving flicks like Hannah and Her Sisters and Planes Trains and Automobiles, and dug into the indie dysfunction with Pieces of April and Home for the Holidays. But, if this Thanksgiving you’re looking for some movies to throw on during the Holiday weekend, here are some options which are currently under the radar.
November 25, 2015

Comedy 101 Debuts at Bennington Family Thanksgiving Dinner in New York

Last week SiriusXM's Bennington Show held their annual Thanksgiving Dinner Comedy Show at the Hard Rock Cafe and unveiled a brand new live comedy show, Comedy 101: Tell a Joke or Be a Joke which was co-produced by us!
November 23, 2015

Big Jay Oakerson and Pete Holmes Record for TV, Gotham Gets Charitable and More This Week in the NYC 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 checked out Gotham Comedy Club, The Bitter End, The Underground and so much more!
November 20, 2015

MSTie’s Rejoice! Joel Hodgson is Bringing Back Mystery Science Theatre 3000!

That show with the guy stranded in space on the Satellite of Love, with robot friends he built himself, being tortured with cheesy movies (the worst they can find – la la la) by Mad Scientists at Gizmonic Institute was coming back?? My original thought was that he was shopping the show to an online network, maybe with new wraparounds.
November 20, 2015

The Filtered Excellence: November 19, 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 17, 2015

More Underrated Comedies to Add to Your Queue (Vol. 7)

You’ve seen the blockbusters, and all the Oscar contenders, but you still are looking for something to watch. Maybe something you missed. There are so many films that didn’t make a big splash, earn a lot of money or garner a lot of awards, or maybe don't get quoted by your friends, but they are worthy of being at the top of your queue. Ten smaller comedies that definitely worth watching. And as always, more to come.
November 16, 2015

Oh Hello! and More Big News From the New York Comedy Festival Including Judd Apatow, The Tonight Show 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 New York Comedy Festival!
November 12, 2015

The Filtered Excellence: November 12, 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 11, 2015

Moonbeam City Creator Scott Gairdner Aims for Giddy Pointlessness with Rob Lowe Led Series; Scores That and More

Comedy Central's new animated series Moonbeam City is described as many things--visually stunning, absurdist, retro-futuristic, 80's inspired, neon soaked, a Duran Duran album cover come to life, smart, and packed with laughs. We talked with creator and showrunner Scott Gairdner about the series.
November 10, 2015

Enjoying the New York Comedy Festival: The Definitive Guide

We cover the country, but New York's our home, so it's an exciting week when the New York Comedy Festival comes around. It's unlike any other festival in the country. It's gigantic, but it's also decidedly unfestival-like because it's spread out through the entire city without a central focal point. Any week of the year there is a massive festival-worthy list of great comedy happening in New York City so by the time you add in a few extra headlining events, what you really have is a gigantic list of impossible choices and tough decisions.
November 9, 2015

Amy Schumer Produces Comedy Special for Rachel Feinstein, Tracy Morgan Drop in at The Stand, 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 The Stand, The Village Underground, Bravo TV and more! Also Jeffrey is going up this week at Broadway Comedy Club for his first headlining gig ever! Scroll down for details and please join us to support comedy's biggest supporter this Thursday!
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 […]