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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The Smallville star who joined a sex cult: best podcasts of the week

A selection of podcasts offers investigative, personal, and dramatic storytelling, including true-crime, Antarctic medicine, maritime survival, and provocative comedy.
#cannabis
Humor
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

SF's Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)

San Francisco and Oakland comedians compete weekly in The HellaFunny Olympics joke-off at The Function for a championship belt and residency opportunity.
Humor
fromsf.funcheap.com
5 days ago

SF's HellaSecret Crazy Funny Asians Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)

San Francisco hosts a recurring free (RSVP) Crazy Funny Asians comedy showcase celebrating Bay Area Asian-American culture at a secret two-floor club with rotating comedians.
Humor
fromsf.funcheap.com
5 days ago

SF's HellaSecret Crazy Funny Asians Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)

Free RSVP-required weekly Crazy Funny Asians comedy showcase in San Francisco celebrates Bay Area Asian-American comedians at a secret two-floor venue near Hayes Valley/Civic Center.
fromsf.funcheap.com
5 days ago

SF's HellaSecret Crazy Funny Asians Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)

9:00 am Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park) FREE* *Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID 11:00 am Pay-What-You-Can Taco Day at SF's Tato (Every Friday) FREE* *Every Friday pay anywhere from $0 up to $10. When a customer pays the full price of $10, TATO will give a free meal to someone in need in The City.
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

'Wait Wait' for November 15, 2025: With Not My Job guest Tiffany Haddish

This week's show was recorded in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, judge and scorekeeper Bill Kurtis, Not My Job guest Tiffany Haddish and panelists Brian Babylon, Paula Poundstone, and Roxanne Roberts. Click the audio link above to hear the whole show. Who's Bill This Time What About His Emails!?; A Holy Film Festival; A Wreck Gets Celebrated Panel Questions Flatulent Design Flaw Bluff The Listener Our panelists tell three stories about a woman named Tallulah in the news, only one of which is true.
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Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Chris McCausland: My most embarrassing moment? Going into an undertaker's thinking it was a barber's'

Blind comedian Chris McCausland reinvented his career from software engineer to celebrated performer and author, winning Strictly and touring extensively.
Television
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

How Abbott Elementary' gives exhausted teachers the respect they deserve

Abbott Elementary prioritizes authentic school production design and relatable humor to tell teacher-and-student stories, marrying realism with comedy across multiple seasons.
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Anthony Anderson Interview: Leadership, Laughter, and Legacy

Best known for his portrayal of Andre "Dre" Johnson on ABC's Black-ish, Anderson not only starred in the series but also served as executive producer. The show became a cultural touchstone, using comedy to explore themes of identity, family, and progress. His creative influence extended to spin-offs like Grown-ish and a variety of hosting roles, including To Tell the Truth and the 75th Emmy Awards.
Television
#live-events
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Humor
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago

Jim Gaffigan Shares 6 Hilarious Words of Wisdom for New Parents, And He's Spot On

Jim Gaffigan balances a busy comedy career and family life while launching Fathertime bourbon inspired by parenting five children and related frustrations.
SF LGBT
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

"Camp Slay" A Queer Murder Mystery at SF State (2025)

Camp S.L.A.Y., a queer murder-mystery comedy by Alison Radkey, debuts December 3 and 5, 2025 at SF State's Little Theater with inclusive casting and accommodations.
#theater
fromRoger Ebert
1 week ago

Season Two of "Palm Royale" Succeeds by Embracing its Funny Side | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

The second season is so, so much better. The stunning art direction is back. Expect to see Kristen Wiig 's Maxine in the most delightful fashion of the early 1970s, from her clothes to her makeup to her hair styling. Indeed, all our Palm Beach ladies are decked out in the decade's best, and it's lovely to see. Likewise, the sets with their mod architecture and period touches continue the visual feast.
Television
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Oakland's "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)

ABOUT MESA MAGUEYMesa Maguey, a contemporary agave bar and Oaxacan kitchen, has recently taken over the former Copper Spoon space in Oakland's Temescal neighborhood. Known for its mezcal cocktails and happy hour specials, the restaurant offers a menu featuring dishes like mole, tacos, enchiladas, soups, and ceviche. With a welcoming dining room and bar, Mesa Maguey has quickly gained attention for its flavorful, thoughtfully prepared plates. Mesa Maguey, 4031 Broadway (between 40th and 41st), Oakland.
Humor
#free-events
#san-francisco
Humor
from99% Invisible
1 week ago

How to Write a Joke - 99% Invisible

A systematic method called "joke farming" teaches how to generate jokes on demand by understanding their underlying logic and constituent parts.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

'I Love LA' finds humor in the chaos of trying to make it in Hollywood

Rachel Sennott created and showruns I Love LA, a comedic series about friendship, identity, and navigating late-twenties life in Los Angeles.
#storytelling
fromFuncheap
1 week ago
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"Mortified's Angst-Giving" Embarrassing Teen Diary Storytelling Night (Oakland)

fromFuncheap
1 week ago
Miscellaneous

"Mortified's Angst-Giving" Embarrassing Teen Diary Storytelling Night (Oakland)

fromFuncheap
1 week ago

"Safe Words" Comedy & Hot Dogs | SF

Safe Words is a comedy show at a leather bar that features the talent of nationally touring comics, to local favorites. Faces from Comedy Central, Conan, Reddit & Vice have graced the stage. Even Margaret Cho (HBO, 30 Rock) has stopped by.
San Francisco
Arts
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

$5 Off Tix: Timeless Musical "Into the Woods" Live in SF (Nov. 20-Jan. 17)

Tickets normally $52; $5 off with code FUNCHEAP (fees included). Verify event details with the organizer. Venue: San Francisco Playhouse, 450 Post St.
Music
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See Jim Norton, Ural Thomas & The Pain, Julianna Riolino, and MORE!

Free ticket giveaways offer Portland readers chances to win passes to Jim Norton, Ural Thomas & The Pain, Julianna Riolino, and Boris at local venues in mid-November.
fromRoger Ebert
2 weeks ago

NBC Mockumentary Sitcom "Stumble" is a Flipping Good Time | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

Yes, the faux documentary format is overdone, and where "Stumble" hits wrong notes, it's because of its chosen format. We don't need to blur out dolls because the fictional toymaker doesn't give permission, or pretend like Courteney's own college cheer coach is refusing to participate in the show because of ill will between them. That's just manufactured silliness, and it reads as such.
Television
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#free-event
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Arts
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

Kate Berlant and Jacqueline Novak Talk with Rachel Syme

Comedians Kate Berlant and Jacqueline Novak appeared together at the 26th New Yorker Festival on October 24, 2025, alongside Rachel Syme.
#judd-apatow
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Dispatch Has A Promising, If Uneven Start

-the first game from AdHoc Studio, which was formed by veterans of Telltale Games- contains a lot of "almosts." It's a revival of the choice-driven Telltale adventure game we've been missing for nearly a decade, but without all the walking around and examining the environment while the game was barely holding itself together. It's a superhero story, but it's mostly a workplace management sim with superheroes in it.
Video games
Humor
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

Stand-Up Comedian Mo Mandel Live in SF (Punch Line)

Mo Mandel performs multiple shows at Punch Line Comedy Club in San Francisco November 26 and 28–29, 2025; tickets from $27.65; 18+ with two-drink minimum.
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

Stand-Up Comedian Mo Mandel Live in SF (Punch Line)

Mo Mandel is a writer, comedian, and actor who has appeared on some of your favorite TV shows as well as a few you probably hate. He's even created a few himself (hopefully those are the ones you liked). Most recently, he released his third comedy special, starred in a major film role, and wrote commercials for a slew of top brands.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Free Puns: Handing out plenty of laughs and groans!

It's Always Punny in Philadelphia runs pun-offs and street wordplay, delivering laughs, groans, and community through showcases at Helium Comedy Club and public performances.
Music
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

Theater Review: That Tony-Nominated "Musical About Corn"-Shucked Is a Total Romp

Shucked is an original, uproarious country-flavored musical about a dying corn crop that mixes rapid-fire jokes, catchy songs, and broad, crowd-pleasing hijinks.
Television
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

'Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie' Is Secretly The Best Time-Travel Movie Of The Year

Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie transforms the mockumentary into an elaborate time-travel comedy where two schemers unintentionally travel from 2025 back to 2008.
Film
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Emma Thompson Talks with Helen Shaw

Comedy and politics are intertwined, with early theatrical experiences shaping comedic voice and memory techniques informing performance.
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

Hecklers Welcome: SF's First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling

Welcome to Hecklers Welcome!, San Francisco's only stand-up show where you get to talk back. This is not your average comedy night-this is a full-blown verbal brawl, where comics come ready to spar and the audience gets a license to heckle. Got jokes? Bring 'em. Got beef? Air it. Think you're funnier than the pros? Talk back and find out.
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fromeverout.com
4 weeks ago

Ticket Alert: The Last Dinner Party, Echo & The Bunnymen, and More Portland Events Going On Sale This Week

Tickets go on sale at 10 am unless otherwise noted. MUSIC Alan Doyle Aladdin Theater (May 16, 2026) On sale at noon Alice Phoebe Lou - Oblivion Tour Aladdin Theater (Apr 27, 2026) Atmosphere: Winter Carnival Tour Roseland Theater (Feb 16, 2026) Berner Hawthorne Theatre (Feb 19, 2026) Colony House - The 77 Tour Aladdin Theater (Mar 18, 2026) Del Water Gap - Chasing the Chimera World Tour Crystal Ballroom (Feb 11, 2026)
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Film
fromConsequence
4 weeks ago

Eddie Murphy Reflects on Fame and Legacy in Netflix's Being Eddie Documentary Trailer

Eddie Murphy rose from standup to enduring movie-star fame, redefining cultural norms and maintaining mainstream relevance across four decades.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Trailer: Emma Mackey, Jamie Lee Curtis pay homage to golden age of comedies in 'Ella McCay'

From 20th Century Studios comes "Ella McCay," a comedy from Oscar and Emmy Award-winning writer, director and producer James L. Brooks, known for "Terms of Endearment" and "As Good as It Gets." Watch the new trailer in the video player above. Emma Mackey stars as Ella McCay, an idealistic young woman who juggles her family and work life in a story about the people you love and how to survive them. Alongside Mackey, the film features Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis, Jack Lowden, Kumail Nanjiani, Ayo Edebiri, Spike Fearn, Julie Kavner, Rebecca Hall, Becky Ann Bake and Joey Brooks, with Albert Brooks and Woody Harrelson.
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Television
fromVulture
1 month ago

Saturday Night Live Recap: Sabrina Carpenter Does It All

Sabrina Carpenter's frequent SNL cameos and Disney-honed comedic training culminated in a confident, versatile performance as both host and musical guest.
Television
fromAol
1 month ago

Comedian Bridget Everett on Navigating Hollywood Friendships: 'I Like Somebody You Feel You Can Take Off Your Bra with' (Exclusive)

Bridget Everett seeks relaxed, low-expectation friendships with people who make her laugh and shares strong bonds with collaborators and co-stars.
Humor
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Dylan Moran: 'You are coming to me, Barry, asking me for a chronology of my emotional history? Is that what you really want?'

Dylan Moran insists that audience perceptions are irrelevant to his storytelling and personal approach, prioritizing control of his own mind over others' opinions.
Film
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

In 'Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie,' the Rivoli Gig Is as Elusive as Ever. That's Just How Matt and Jay Want it

Two friends perpetually pursue performing at The Rivoli through increasingly elaborate, doomed schemes, creating a self-sustaining comedic premise that grows funnier with age.
Music
fromeverout.com
1 month ago

Ticket Alert: St. Vincent, Peaches, and More Portland Events Going On Sale This Week

Ticket sale times and scheduled concerts, comedy, readings, and performances at Portland-area venues across late 2025 through mid-2026, with on-sale notes and cancellations.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Risky is the best way to be': Tim Curry on sexuality, surviving a stroke and 50 years of stardom

Tim Curry's career spans iconic stage, screen and voice roles, driven by energetic performance and resilient comedic spirit despite a paralysed left side from a 2012 stroke.
Humor
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

SF's Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)

San Francisco and Oakland comedians compete weekly in a joke-off Battle of the Bay where the last comic standing wins a championship belt and residency.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

SF's Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)

Weekly competitive comedy event pits San Francisco and Oakland comedians in joke-off battles, culminating in a championship belt and potential Function Comedy Club residency.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Mario Rosenstock says RTE is 'financially compromised' and there's a 'chilling effect' amid perceived lack of comedy

One of the things that disgusts me is a statement made by Kevin Bakhurst not too long ago when somebody said, there's no comedy on RTÉ at the moment. And he went, 'Oh, well, you know comedy, it's hit and miss'. And basically that was an admission of total defeat. And I'd never heard a head of a TV station saying that before that they actually gave up on making comedy.
Media industry
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Amy Poehler Understood the Assignment

Though 2025 has already seen retrospective documentaries, a prime-time special, and a Lorne Michaels biography marking the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live, the show itself actually premiered on October 11, 1975-and last night's episode, in a neat coincidence, happened exactly 50 years later. Such a special occasion called for just the right host-an alumnus found on any list of greatest cast members, but one who's also easily recognizable to the younger audiences that the show is always chasing.
Television
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fromsf.funcheap.com
1 month ago

SF's HellaSecret Crazy Funny Asians Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)

Multiple free and low-cost Bay Area arts, music, festivals, and comedy events occur Nov. 7–9 across San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland, and Redwood City.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

We know what the comedians got out of the Riyadh comedy festival. What about the Saudi regime? | Jonathan Liew

High-profile comedians performed in Riyadh under government vetting, accepting large fees and self-censorship while controversial figures like Jim Jefferies were disinvited over Khashoggi comments.
Humor
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Oakland's "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)

HellaFunny returns to Temescal with a 70+ minute pop-up comedy show at Mesa Maguey, pairing live standup with Oaxacan food and small-batch mezcal.
Arts
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF's Newest Comedy Club (The Function)

The Function is a new Black-owned, full-time comedy club and cocktail lounge on Market Street offering weekly stand-up shows, curated drinks, and limited-capacity seating.
Television
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

'The Honeymooners' and Jackie Gleason remembered fondly 70-years after iconic sitcom's debut

The Honeymooners remains culturally ingrained due to its enduring humor, iconic characters, memorable catchphrases, and the performers' skilled comedic chemistry.
#riyadh-comedy-festival
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Bill Maher and Louis CK Torpedo Dave Chappelle's Free Speech Rant

LOUIS CK: I just think comedy is a great way to get in and start talking. And there's Saudi Arabian comedians there. And I'm going to a comedy club in Saudi Arabia the first night I get there to just see what's going on. I love stand-up comedy and I love comedians. So the fact that that's opening up and starting to bud I want to see it. I want be part of it. I think that's a positive.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A House of Dynamite to Lady Gaga: the week in rave reviews

Critic Waldemar Januszczak begins a docu-trilogy on art's most controversial topics with a blisteringly explicit, absolute hoot of a look at sex. What our reviewer said No amount of jackhammering antique buttocks can muffle your gasps of gratitude that there is still, in 2025, a place where Januszczak's brand of factual entertainment considered, accessible, unapologetically adult is allowed to exist. Sarah Dempster Read the full review
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