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Jay Mohr Talks New Album & Keeping Stand-Up Exciting After Three Decades [INTERVIEW]

By Kyle Dowling | Dec 03, 2015 10:42 AM EST

Comedian Jay Mohr appears to have no issue keeping his career fresh. Whether it be through his widely popular podcast Mohr Stories or the fact that he's taken to writing new material with his wife, Nikki Cox, it seems that 29 years of doing the same thing hasn't put an end to his enjoyment of the stage. Read More »

Someone Cut Kanye's VMAs Speech to Look Like a Stand-Up Act

By Kyle Dowling | Sep 01, 2015 11:57 AM EDT

Who knew Kanye West was such a funny guy? All of his public appearances sure as hell don't show that. But something that does? This recut of West's now famous ranting waste of time acceptance speech at this year's VMAs. So, if you were curious what West would be like as a stand-up comedian, well, here's your chance. Read More »

Amy Schumer Stays Composed During Australian 'Trainwreck' of an Interview

By Stephanie Cieplinski | Jul 24, 2015 10:50 PM EDT

Amy Schumer's talent and new movie, Trainwreck, has been getting a lot of buzz in regards to her GQ spread with famous droids C3-PO and R2-D2 and the autobiographical content in the hit movie. However, when promoting Trainwreck in Australia, Schumer was interviewed by Jane Hall and Matt Tilley of KIIS 101.1, a popular radio station in the outback. Schumer maintained her poise and charisma when Tilley brought up inappropriate subject matter about his deceased mother, misinterpreting Schumer's film's message and story, and insulting Schumer by assuming that the word "skanky" isn't used in America. Read More »

Jon Stewart Talks Returning to Stand Up with Colin Quinn

By Kyle Dowling | Jun 11, 2015 11:09 AM EDT

The Daily Show is coming to an end on Aug. 6 – well, Jon Stewart's part of it – and word on the street is that he'll be returning to stand up afterwards. And given his conversation with The Coloring Book author and soon to be New York Story star – which will be directed by comedian Jerry Seinfeld at the Cherry Lane Theater – Colin Quinn, it looks like it is pretty much a definite. Read More »

Watch The 'Maron' Season 3 Trailer [VIDEO] Here!

By Kyle Dowling | Apr 23, 2015 01:09 PM EDT

Maron is coming back to IFC for Season 3, folks. The network just dropped the new trailer for the third season. In it, the WTF with Marc Maron podcast host is coming to terms with one thing he's never felt: success. That's right, along for the Marc's triumphant, yet nerve-wracking climb the ladder of show business are the likes of comedians Patton Oswalt, Maria Bamford, Whitney Cummings, and so many more. Read More »

[WATCH] Comedian Bill Burr's New Netflix Stand Up Special Trailer

By Kyle Dowling | Dec 02, 2014 10:37 AM EST

It’s finally here… comedian Bill Burr’s new stand up special! While it doesn’t come out in full on Netflix until this Friday, Dec 5, the streaming service has released a trailer for the newest comedy airing, titled I’m Sorry You Feel That Way. And as we imagined, it looks hilarious. Burr is quickly finding himself a home at Netflix, which not only houses the new special but also a program the Breaking Bad actor is creating alongside The Simpsons writer Michael Price titled F Is For Family. That series is yet to have a release date. Read More »

‘Fury’ Star Brad Pitt On Zach Galifianakis’ ‘Between Two Ferns’: Comedian Louis CK Interrupts For Stand Up Performance [WATCH]

By Kyle Dowling | Oct 23, 2014 12:25 PM EDT

Zach Galifianakis’ Between Two Ferns is back! And for this episode, the Birdman actor invites in Fury lead Brad Pitt to discuss the new film (which he believes is Furry), living in the shadow of his wife, Angelina Jolie and whether or not he’s seen Friends. But the two names aren’t the only ones appearing. After getting a bit bored with “Bradley Pitts,” Galifianakis invites in FX Louie star Louis CK. Read More »

Brooks Wheelan, Jimmy Pardo: Former ‘Saturday Night Live’ Cast Member Guests On ‘CONAN’ Comedian’s ‘Never Not Funny’ Podcast Following TBS Set & Recent Firing

By Kyle Dowling | Sep 08, 2014 03:43 PM EDT

Recently let go Saturday Night Live cast member, Brooks Wheelan, make a stop by CONAN comedian Jimmy Pardo’s popular podcast Never Not Funny following a recent set on the famed TBS talk show. Read More »

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