What I’m Watching & Reading: August 8, 2026 Ft. Nato Green, Mosab Abu Toha, Anthony Jeselnik, and more.
What Makes Elisa Gabbert Laugh The poet and essayist talks Steve Martin, stupid '80s comedies, and why it's easier to be funny in poetry than in prose.
Jessy Morner-Ritt on "Female Documentarian," the Pandemic, and Keeping the Audience Safe "I want to create a show that's provoking and boundary-pushing while treating other people well."
Interview: Indie Producer Lauren Mandel on the About to Bust Festival The founder of Disco Nap has worked with Catherine Cohen, Julio Torres, Devon Walker, and Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang. Now she's producing a brand new comedy festival hosted by Holmes.
Introducing the Comedy Fee Tracker Explore how much money your favorite (or least favorite) comedians make from their live shows.
Comedy News Roundup: July 26, 2026 Ft. Whitney Cummings, Weird Al, Matt Rife, the vibe shift, and more.
Simple Town Talks Comedy, Friendship, and the Ghost of Hollywood Part two of my conversation with the Brooklyn sketch group.
Comedy News Roundup: July 18, 2026 Ft. Chloe Fineman, Shane Gillis, the New York Comedy Festival, and more.