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fromFuncheap
10 hours ago

Cobb's Free 2026 Comedy Nights (Benji Brown)

Cobb's Comedy Club offers free comedy nights with a secret guest list featuring top local comedians.
Humor
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

SF Comedy Artist Chris Redd Live at Cobb's Comedy Club (May 22-23)

Chris Redd is a versatile talent known for his work in comedy, television, film, and music.
Humor
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Cobb's Free 2026 Comedy Nights (Roast Battle Bay Area)

Cobb's Comedy Club offers free comedy shows with RSVP, featuring local comedians and a two-drink minimum.
Media industry
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Alan Piket on Comedy, Discipline, and Building a Career That Lasts

Alan Piket's career in comedy emphasizes honesty, connection, and long-term thinking, blending humor with empathy and resilience.
Humor
fromFuncheap
10 hours ago

Cobb's Free 2026 Comedy Nights (Benji Brown)

Cobb's Comedy Club offers free comedy nights with a secret guest list featuring top local comedians.
Humor
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

SF Comedy Artist Chris Redd Live at Cobb's Comedy Club (May 22-23)

Chris Redd is a versatile talent known for his work in comedy, television, film, and music.
Humor
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Cobb's Free 2026 Comedy Nights (Roast Battle Bay Area)

Cobb's Comedy Club offers free comedy shows with RSVP, featuring local comedians and a two-drink minimum.
Media industry
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Alan Piket on Comedy, Discipline, and Building a Career That Lasts

Alan Piket's career in comedy emphasizes honesty, connection, and long-term thinking, blending humor with empathy and resilience.
#portland-events
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
11 hours ago

FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Sir Woman, Faetooth, Robert Lester Folsom, and MORE! - Portland Mercury

Mercury offers free tickets to various concerts and events in Portland as a thank you to readers.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Cory Wong, ps goner, Drew and Ellie Holcomb, and MORE! - Portland Mercury

Free tickets available for various concerts and events in Portland, including exhibitions and live performances.
Film
fromIndieWire
1 day ago

Jorma Taccone Wants to Tell You About His Ten-Year Break from Filmmaking - but First, Al Pacino Impersonations

Jorma Taccone directed 'Over Your Dead Body,' a unique blend of comedy and thriller, ten years after 'Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping.'
#theater
Television
fromVulture
6 days ago

Bob Odenkirk's Attempt to Sing Won Late Night This Week

Byron Allen's Comics Unleashed will replace The Late Show's time slot for one year, highlighting challenges in late-night programming.
Podcast
fromDefector
1 week ago

A New Space In Which To Be Stupid, With Michael Schur | Defector

Baseball's emotional impact fluctuates, with teams' performance affecting fans' feelings throughout the season.
#david-cross
DC food
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

How David Cross Gets Ready for a Night of Dangerous' Comedy

David Cross continues to push boundaries in stand-up comedy with new material and a unique writing process on stage.
DC food
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

How David Cross Gets Ready for a Night of Dangerous' Comedy

David Cross continues to push boundaries in stand-up comedy with new material and a unique writing process that relies on live performance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Kevin review Aubrey Plaza's new cat comedy is so irretrievably bad it must never be allowed to happen again

The script is so blunderingly crude, so sluggish in its attempts at emotional depth, and so mean-spirited in its approach that it leaves viewers feeling deflated.
Humor
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Post your questions for Adam Scott

Adam Scott has transitioned from 90s films to prominent roles in comedy and drama, including his latest film Hokum releasing on May 1.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 weeks ago

Sink your teeth into it: An interview with Kenji Bunch and Greg Ewer * Oregon ArtsWatch

Greg has been perhaps my biggest supporter of this project since it started. Greg commissioned the first batch of duos. A while back, he asked me how close I was to getting the first half of them done because I'd always talked about doing two volumes, a book one and book two of the forty-four duos, the way Bartók has them in two volumes.
Berlin music
LA Kings
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Benito Skinner Loved Being a Demon for a Day on The Comeback

Performing with Lisa Kudrow in The Comeback is a significant honor for comedic actors, highlighting its legendary status in Hollywood satire.
#dan-levy
fromQueerty
1 week ago
Television

"Crime is really hard!": Dan Levy & Taylor Ortega on the messy road to dark comedy Big Mistakes - Queerty

fromQueerty
1 week ago
Television

"Crime is really hard!": Dan Levy & Taylor Ortega on the messy road to dark comedy Big Mistakes - Queerty

Portland food
fromBrooklynVegan
2 weeks ago

Comedy Bang! Bang! tour announced with Scott Aukerman, Paul F Tompkins, and more

Comedy Bang! Bang! podcast will tour in spring and summer 2026, featuring Paul F Tompkins and various CBB all-stars.
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

SF Comedy Artist Chris Redd Live at Cobb's Comedy Club (May 22-23)

Chris Redd is a multifaceted talent whose work spans stand-up comedy, film, television, and music, showcasing his versatility across various entertainment platforms.
Humor
#eugene-mirman
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 week ago

CoHo: Clowning and a whole lot more * Oregon ArtsWatch

CoHo hasn't just survived, it has thrived and is ascending, and that is largely thanks to the foundation that Cuomo... laid with the young artists who have come up after him.
Portland
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

SNL alum Kevin Nealon calls out cast members who break during sketches

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
Humor
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

9 New Comedy Specials You Should Definitely Watch (When You Have a Moment)

Netflix's early stand-up special for Zach Galifianakis initiated a revolution in comedy specials, leading to a vast increase in monthly releases.
Humor
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Dream-Casting an American Version of Last One Laughing

Importing U.K. television shows like Last One Laughing could succeed in the U.S. market, following its international adaptations and popularity.
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Fact-Checking Chris Fleming Won Late Night This Week

ARMY Twitter was aflutter with accusations that the warm-up comic for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon made a racist joke. He said, 'Anybody here from the North? No? Nobody?' Fans interpreted that as being directed at the band, implying that one of them was from North Korea.
Humor
Television
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

Why Self-Proclaimed Comedy 'Snob' D'Arcy Carden Only Says Yes to the Good Stuff

D'Arcy Carden prioritizes working on quality projects, believing her choices reflect her high standards in comedy.
Music
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago

Lo Steele, moving ahead with her music * Oregon ArtsWatch

Lo Steele releases her second album 'Only a Drop' after three years, marking her artistic evolution as a young, gifted Black artist navigating change, love, and international experiences.
fromDefector
1 month ago

Netflix Has Trapped Pete Davidson In His Garage | Defector

The discoverability problem is that the medium still hasn't figured out a reliable, easily reproducible way to capture and hold a listener's attention. It's easier to stumble upon video curated and served via algorithm than it is to click several buttons in a dedicated app in order to listen to a piece of audio.
Podcast
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

'I Think Oklahoma! Is Corny and Embarrassing, Actually'

Robert Kaplow, a former high-school teacher and NPR comedy writer, earned his first Oscar nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay for Blue Moon, a witty historical drama about composer Lorenz Hart's final night of relevance.
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I got laid off from Amazon 3 years ago, and it changed the entire trajectory of my life - I couldn't be happier

Ricci Armani used his Amazon severance to pursue stand-up comedy, supplementing income with part-time retail and accepting uncertainty while chasing his dream.
fromKqed
10 months ago

'Steve Martin Writes the Written Word' Shows Depth of Comedian's Talent

Steve Martin Writes the Written Word is an aptly-named collection and excellent introduction to the comedian's best writings, including some new material. In another piece, he makes the list of 100 greatest books he read laugh out loud funny with fake titles such as "Omelet: Olga - Mnemonic Devices for Remembering Waitress' Names" and "Marijuana! Totally Harmless (can't remember author)."
Books
#snl-hosting-debut
NYC LGBT
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Connor Storrie Knew What 'SNL' Viewers Wanted to See

Connor Storrie leveraged his Heated Rivalry fame and physical comedy skills to deliver SNL's standout sketch, playing a severely injured stripper committed to performing despite obvious injuries.
NYC LGBT
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Connor Storrie Knew What 'SNL' Viewers Wanted to See

Connor Storrie leveraged his Heated Rivalry fame and physical comedy skills to deliver SNL's standout sketch, playing a severely injured stripper committed to performing despite obvious injuries.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago

April Aasheim: telling stories on pages and stages * Oregon ArtsWatch

I didn't know who I was as a writer. I didn't know my voice or style. I was trying to be whatever writer I loved at the moment. You have to find authenticity, find your own voice. Marie's class gave me the ability to be a storyteller.
Writing
Women
fromPortland Monthly
2 months ago

Hot Takes on Portland's Latest News

Oregon is experiencing major cultural and energy developments, from expansion of women's sports and performing arts to advancing geothermal research and infrastructure repairs.
Business
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I'm the CEO of The Ironman Group. I start my days training to climb mountains and end them with 'Schitt's Creek' episodes

Creates transformative, purpose-driven experiences by leading major fitness and endurance-event organizations, transitioning from finance and academia to CEO roles at Equinox and Ironman.
Portland
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago

DramaWatch: On a lighter note, musicals and comedies blossom on Oregon stages * Oregon ArtsWatch

Spring theater season offers diverse productions including comedies, musicals, and new works across multiple venues and festivals in the Pacific Northwest.
Humor
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Cobb's Free 2026 Comedy Nights (Roast Battle Bay Area)

Cobb's Comedy Club offers free monthly comedy shows featuring handpicked local SF comedians with professional credits, requiring RSVP and a two-drink minimum.
#comics
Music
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

Singing All the Parts: The Vocal Dynamism of Portland's Jimmie Herrod

Jimmie Herrod performs genre-spanning, newly arranged symphony shows with the Oregon Symphony, debuting covers and varied repertoire alongside solo work and Pink Martini appearances.
#asian-american-identity
Humor
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Free Comedy Night w/ Danny Dechi & Friends | Outer Richmond

Danny Dechi hosts free comedy nights at Bazaar Cafe on the second Friday of each month featuring local comedians.
Film
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Conan O'Brien breaks silence over killing of Rob and Michele Reiner after his holiday party

Conan O'Brien expressed shock and grief after Rob and Michele Reiner were found stabbed to death; their son Nick Reiner was arrested and charged.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Meet the 2026 Mercury Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy!

Portland's 2026 Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy showcases the city's diverse stand-up talent with hosts Adam Pasi and Nariko Ott, featuring headliner Matt Braunger on March 27 at Revolution Hall.
Arts
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 months ago

DramaWatch: Busy theaters will have audiences racing to catch all the shows on offer in the next few weeks * Oregon ArtsWatch

Multiple Portland-area theaters open diverse new productions and a community-focused play festival in late January, creating concentrated, short-lived creative experiences across many venues.
Television
fromVulture
2 months ago

Ron Funches Is Done Defending Himself

Ron Funches was voted out after being wrongly suspected as a Traitor and later described emotional struggles, an autism diagnosis, and unexpected friendships from show.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Portland's Queer Wrestling Circuit Fuses Comedy, Drag, and Genderfluid Fun

House of Danger Queer Wrestling Variety Show combines indie wrestling, comedy, and drag performance in a Portland venue, creating an alternative to mainstream wrestling's heteronormative culture.
Arts
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 months ago

DramaWatch: Memory, meta-theater and musicals * Oregon ArtsWatch

Portland stages a diverse slate of theater and musicals this season, spanning meta-theater, classic revivals, immersive reinterpretations, and contemporary indie productions.
Television
fromKqed
6 months ago

7 Essential Episodes of Marc Maron's 'WTF' Podcast

Marc Maron concluded the WTF podcast with its 1,686th episode, revisiting influential interviews and reflecting on grief, vulnerability, and the show's cultural impact.
Humor
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Ryan Gosling Couldn't Stop Breaking on Last Night's SNL

Ryan Gosling hosted SNL for the fourth time, frequently breaking character during sketches, which contributes to his reputation as a beloved host despite struggling with composure.
Television
fromRoger Ebert
2 months ago

Marvel's "Wonder Man" Builds a Bleary Showbiz Buddy Comedy For the MCU | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

Wonder Man centers on a mentor-mentee bond between aspiring actor Simon Williams and Trevor Slattery, blending acting obsession with concealed powers and espionage.
#standup-comedy
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The "Ins" and "Outs" of Comedy: Dealing With the Outflow

Readers who saw my previous post will recall its focus on a recurring pattern of laughter and humor found during my deep dive into the humor of the Seinfeld series. I wondered why we tend to laugh at various things going into our bodies and tried to explain why we might be so inclined using the Mutual Vulnerability Theory of Laughter.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Conan O'Brien, 62, says overcoming career setbacks comes down to one mindset

Conan O'Brien credits his 62-year Hollywood longevity to maintaining mild optimism and resilience by accepting setbacks rather than dwelling on them.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

He found out his brother - and best friend - died while sitting on 37B. Now KevOnStage has a stand-up about grief.

It was the only ticket available at such short notice," he told Business Insider. He joked that, if his sibling were going to pass, he could at least have waited until he wasn't packed like a sardine. It would have been more thoughtful of him, Fredericks said, if he hadn't learned of the tragedy while sandwiched "in 37B" between two strangers.
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