Standup

Jim Gaffigan’s ‘Cinco’ delivers exactly what you need right now

The fifth time is the charm.

On Jan 16, 2017 by Chris Osterndorf

Netflix set to release 22 comedy specials from men in 2016—and 3 from women

Even Larry the Cable Guy is getting another special.

On Aug 24, 2016 by Audra Schroeder

Reggie Watts to perform standup set in virtual reality

Be part of a live audience on your headset.

On May 26, 2016 by Christine Friar

Steve Hofstetter roasted this standup heckler—and it’s changing his life

Can a viral video be his big break?

On Apr 1, 2016 by Josh Katzowitz

Variety shows get the BDSM-inspired punishment they’ve always needed

‘Paid or Pain’ is a gong-ruled variety hour hosted by a dominatrix.

On Mar 15, 2016 by Ramon Ramirez

Dying of rare cancer, comic Kickstarts enough to film final standup special

L.A.’s Quincy Jones will live his dream.

On Feb 23, 2016 by Christine Friar

16 life-changing skills you can learn online for free

Who said education had to stop after school?

On Dec 30, 2015 by Amrita Khalid

This 89-year-old just did his first standup set—and it’s amazing

‘Don’t die up there.’

On Nov 5, 2015 by Audra Schroeder

You’re gonna die alone, and Jen Kirkman wants you to know that’s just fine

‘I’m Gonna Die Alone (And I Feel Fine)’ explores life at 40.

On May 22, 2015 by Audra Schroeder

Marc Maron chats about season 3 of his IFC show, touring, and the ‘WTF’ podcast

Between a podcast, a tour, and weekly dispatches for fans, how did he find time for the show?

On May 14, 2015 by Joey Keeton

Comedy club owner says Sarah Silverman’s wage-gap claim is ‘absolutely false’

He says it wasn’t a gender gap but a ‘talent gap.’

On Apr 10, 2015 by Audra Schroeder

Louis C.K., parenthood, and the art of the standup confession

Parenthood opened up Louis C.K.’s act.

On Apr 9, 2015 by Cece Lederer

Hannibal Buress stops a heckler in his tracks

‘You sir, are a social terrorist.’

On Mar 30, 2015 by Ramon Ramirez

Everything you need to know about Trevor Noah, your new ‘Daily Show’ host

He already had quite the résumé before joining ‘The Daily Show’.

On Mar 30, 2015 by Michelle Jaworski

Chelsea Peretti’s ‘One of the Greats’ is already a Netflix legend

From her meta jokes about Instagram filters to her reinvention of tourism ads on Vine, Peretti has now found a new outlet for her comedy online.

On Nov 14, 2014 by Greg Seals