April 23, 2015

Moontower Preview! Hasan Minhaj Talks About Jon Stewart and Trevor Noah

Last year Hasan Minhaj was great at Moontower Comedy Festival but this year he's coming back as a Daily Show Correspondent. Minhaj got his gig with the show this December, at the same time as Trevor Noah was hired. Now just 5 months into his time with the show, Hasan created memorable pieces, and learned so much. He's also going to be on board for the changing of the guard, as Stewart says goodbye to the show and Trevor Noah takes over as the new host. We got to talk with Hasan and ask him about working at the Daily Show during such an exciting time, and about Moontower.
April 13, 2015

Joe Machi and Aida Rodriguez on Top of the World After LCS; Finesse Mitchell and Nikki Glaser Have Pilots and So Much 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 reports from Comedy Juice, and Gotham Comedy Live and Stand Up New York.
April 1, 2015

11 Things We Learned About Trevor Noah and 8 Things We Learned From Trevor Noah

This week Comedy Central announced that Trevor Noah was going to be the new host of the Daily Show when Jon Stewart steps down later this year. Trevor Noah has been a big name in stand up comedy worldwide, but American audiences are only starting to get to know him. And yet, he rock skipped from one of the best starting tv gigs in comedy- Daily Show Correspondent- to one of the best jobs in comedy worldwide - Daily Show host- in almost no time at all.
March 28, 2015

Source Tells Variety Trevor Noah Being Considered to Host Daily Show

Trevor Noah may have only joined “The Best F*&#ing News Team Ever!” a few months ago, but the South African comedian is already being considered to take over when Jon Stewart leaves the show later this year.
February 8, 2015

Comedy In Chicago is Stronger Than Ever: Your Guide to What, Where and When in the Second City

If you are a stand-up comedy fan that's new to Chicago, or just visiting or considering visiting, this is the guide that has you covered. Chicago has one of the best scenes in the country with great stand-up show seven days a week that includes open mics, major clubs with national headliners, and strong local acts just about to break.
January 26, 2015

Colin Quinn Updates Unconstitutional, Chris Titus is Hosting a New Show, Trevor Noah is Blowing Up and More From 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 reports from Colin Quinn's "Unconstitutional" taping, Eastville club, Comedy Juice and a benefit for Charlie Hebdo.
December 8, 2014

Mike Epps Gives Some Thoughts About Richard Pryor, Louis CK Is Taking Some Time To Rest, And Trevor Noah On Christmas in Africa

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 went to see Mike Epps in Westbury, and hung out at Comedy Juice.