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Boston food
fromBustle
11 hours ago

Exclusive: Mary Beth Barone Has A List Of People Who Will Be Mad At Her New Special

Mary Beth Barone is currently filming Overcompensating and has gained recognition for her red-carpet interviews.
Podcast
fromThe Verge
11 hours ago

Amazon snaps up Oprah Winfrey's podcast

New episodes of The Oprah Podcast will be available twice weekly on Amazon platforms starting in July.
#bill-maher
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
8 hours ago

Bill Maher Spars With Comic David Cross Over Zohran Mamdani: A Straight Up Communist!'

Bill Maher criticized NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, labeling him a communist, while David Cross defended him as a democratic socialist.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Bill Maher Falsely Claims He Did WHCD It Was This Dinner

Bill Maher reflects on the challenges of performing at political dinners, highlighting the mixed audience and the evolution of the event over time.
Humor
fromVulture
1 month ago

Prepare for Unbearable Levels of Smugness

Bill Maher is the first recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, despite recent criticism from Trump.
fromThe Atlantic
4 hours ago

Even Hollywood's Funniest People Have to Compromise

Over Your Dead Body is a remake of the 2021 Norwegian film The Trip, and Taccone is doing his best to maintain its transgressive Nordic roots by mixing sex, gore, and deep marital discord with carefree aplomb.
Independent films
#comedy
Humor
fromConsequence
1 day ago

Zach Galifianakis Unlikely to Bring Back Between Two Ferns: "We're Living in Meaner Times"

Donald Trump's presidency has fundamentally altered the landscape of comedy, affecting shows like Between Two Ferns.
Humor
fromConsequence
1 day ago

Zach Galifianakis Unlikely to Bring Back Between Two Ferns: "We're Living in Meaner Times"

Donald Trump's presidency has fundamentally altered the landscape of comedy, affecting shows like Between Two Ferns.
US Elections
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

Bill Maher Had the Very Rich on His Mind This Week

Wes Moore emphasizes addressing economic concerns and avoiding partisan divides in politics while focusing on results and community impact.
Marketing
fromVariety
4 days ago

Variety's Entertainment Marketing Summit Takeaways: How to Market at the Speed of AI, Work With Creators and Make Campaigns Authentic Because 'Fans Are Smart, It Has to Feel Real'

Live experiences are central to marketing, with brands treating audiences as distribution channels and emphasizing authenticity and originality.
Media industry
fromDefector
4 days ago

Making Noises At Jim Nantz, With Aaron Schatz | Defector

Drew's deep football fandom contrasts with a more average interest, leading to a compromise for an NFL Draft episode featuring Aaron Schatz.
#hacks
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

TikTok, an AI sitcom and clowns: how Hacks and The Comeback nail the humiliations of modern celebrity

Deborah Vance aims for a comeback at Madison Square Garden while navigating the challenges of fame and legacy in the final season of Hacks.
Television
fromBustle
1 week ago

Exclusive: Jesse McCartney Wants A Sitcom Inspired By His Career

The fifth season of Hacks features Jesse McCartney performing for Ava's 30th birthday, creating a nostalgic moment for both characters.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Toxic putdowns, brutal zingers ... and an unexpected love story inside the joyful climax to brilliant sitcom Hacks

Hacks, a critically acclaimed comedy series, is concluding its final season after achieving significant accolades and a well-defined narrative from its inception.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

TikTok, an AI sitcom and clowns: how Hacks and The Comeback nail the humiliations of modern celebrity

Deborah Vance aims for a comeback at Madison Square Garden while navigating the challenges of fame and legacy in the final season of Hacks.
Television
fromBustle
1 week ago

Exclusive: Jesse McCartney Wants A Sitcom Inspired By His Career

The fifth season of Hacks features Jesse McCartney performing for Ava's 30th birthday, creating a nostalgic moment for both characters.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Toxic putdowns, brutal zingers ... and an unexpected love story inside the joyful climax to brilliant sitcom Hacks

Hacks, a critically acclaimed comedy series, is concluding its final season after achieving significant accolades and a well-defined narrative from its inception.
#youtube
from9to5Google
5 days ago
Marketing tech

YouTube teams up with SiriusXM for audio ads on podcasts, more

SiriusXM becomes the exclusive advertising representative for YouTube's audio-first content in the US, enhancing ad offerings for podcasts and similar media.
Podcast
fromDigiday
4 days ago

YouTube is turning audio into an ad product - SiriusXM is selling it

YouTube partners with SiriusXM Media to monetize audio content on the platform, focusing on podcast and background music streams.
Marketing tech
from9to5Google
5 days ago

YouTube teams up with SiriusXM for audio ads on podcasts, more

SiriusXM becomes the exclusive advertising representative for YouTube's audio-first content in the US, enhancing ad offerings for podcasts and similar media.
Podcast
fromDigiday
4 days ago

YouTube is turning audio into an ad product - SiriusXM is selling it

YouTube partners with SiriusXM Media to monetize audio content on the platform, focusing on podcast and background music streams.
#ai-comedy
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

FREE: SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)

AI-powered comedy show 'Laugh GPT' challenges human comedians in a unique performance.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

FREE: SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)

AI-powered comedy show 'Laugh GPT' challenges human comedians in a unique performance.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

FREE: SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)

AI-powered comedy show 'Laugh GPT' challenges human comedians in a unique performance.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

FREE: SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)

AI-powered comedy show 'Laugh GPT' challenges human comedians in a unique performance.
Podcast
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Richard Bacon asks celebs why they're more famous than him: best podcasts of the week

Richard Bacon's new show is a celebrity interview series that is enjoyable both as a video podcast and an audio experience.
Humor
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Larry Wilmore Stuns CNN Panel With Pretty Amazing Card Trick

Larry Wilmore performed an impressive card trick on CNN, leaving panelists in awe by revealing a card with Abby's name on it.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 week ago

When Jokes Won't Do: Affective Shifts in U.S. Late-Night Comedy

News avoidance is rising due to negativity, while late-night comedy provides catharsis through affective shifts during crises.
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.
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Amazon's new podcast strategy: Monetize everything | TechCrunch

Amazon has reportedly eliminated more than 100 jobs from its podcast studio Wondery, but it still uses the Wondery brand, indicating a shift rather than a shutdown.
Podcast
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Joe Rogan Cracks Up Recalling Kid Rock Would Be UFC Fight

Rogan recalled that in 2006 or 2007, Rallo called him and said Tommy Lee wanted to talk with him, and Rogan wound up speaking with the Motley Crue co-founder at a concert in Long Beach.
MMA
Humor
fromEsquire
1 week ago

David Spade Opens Up About Fatherhood, SNL Memories, and Where He Stands with Eddie Murphy

David Spade reflects on his career, personal life, and the challenges of maintaining fame in the entertainment industry.
Media industry
fromVulture
1 week ago

David Letterman Gives His Thoughts on Colbert's Replacement

CBS chose Byron Allen's Comics Unleashed for its time slot to save costs and generate revenue without producing a new show.
Podcast
fromThedrum
2 days ago

Why It's Time to Add Podcasts to Your Advertising Mix

Podcasts have rapidly gained popularity, especially among young adults, offering brands unique opportunities for integrated advertising.
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.
#arsenio-hall
Humor
fromEsquire
3 weeks ago

Arsenio Hall's Stories from the '80s and '90s Are Truly Wild

Arsenio Hall reflects on his career, personal experiences, and the impact of racism in Hollywood and beyond.
Humor
fromThe New Yorker
4 weeks ago

How Arsenio Hall Captured the Culture

Arsenio Hall transitioned from a child magician to a groundbreaking late-night host, influencing the representation of hip-hop culture on television.
Humor
fromEsquire
3 weeks ago

Arsenio Hall's Stories from the '80s and '90s Are Truly Wild

Arsenio Hall reflects on his career, personal experiences, and the impact of racism in Hollywood and beyond.
Humor
fromThe New Yorker
4 weeks ago

How Arsenio Hall Captured the Culture

Arsenio Hall transitioned from a child magician to a groundbreaking late-night host, influencing the representation of hip-hop culture on television.
fromConsequence
5 days ago

The Cast and Creator of The Audacity on Silicon Valley Satire, Power, and Narcissism: Podcast

"How can you not land on Silicon Valley?" he says, pointing out that most of us are already living inside its influence every time we pick up our phones. That constant presence makes it fertile ground for satire, even if the show leans hard into drama.
Podcast
Music production
fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago

This Is What Honest AI Conversations Sound Like in Hollywood

Mastery in the age of AI is evolving, requiring individuals to excel beyond a baseline of quickly learned skills.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Celebrity on celebrity: are we losing the art of the big star interview?

Wealthy businesspeople are increasingly held accountable, yet interviews among elites lack critical perspective and often become mutual admiration sessions.
Podcast
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
5 days ago

YouTube Partners With SiriusXM on Audio Advertising For Podcasts and More

SiriusXM partners with YouTube to enhance ad measurement for audio content, leveraging their combined reach in the podcasting space.
Television
fromConsequence
2 weeks ago

Jon Hamm, Olivia Munn, James Marsden & Amanda Peet on Your Friends and Neighbors Season 2: Podcast

Season 2 of Your Friends and Neighbors delves into deeper psychological themes, focusing on identity crises and suburban unraveling.
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Waging a Culture War With Comedic Mediocrity

Kanye West sold out Inglewood, California's SoFi Center and took in a reported $33 million less than a year since he released a song called 'Heil Hitler.' West's apology for his antisemitism was evidently enough for his LA fans, and no doubt some went because of the antisemitism.
Media industry
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

3 insights into the future of business from Steven Bartlett

"I'm not [hiring] anyone in between," he says, noting that he recently spoke with a promising candidate who said she'd not used Claude Code-nor had she built anything with agents. She didn't get the job.
Careers
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.
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen Moved Up to Replace The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

"I created and launched Comics Unleashed 20 years ago so my fellow comedians could have a platform to do what we all love - make people laugh. I truly appreciate CBS' confidence in me by picking up our two-hour comedy block of Comics Unleashed and Funny You Should Ask, because the world can never have enough laughter."
Television
#podcast
Podcast
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

One of the stars of smash hit comedy The Studio launches a quizshow: Best podcasts of the week

Mindy Kaling participates in Ike Barinholtz's trivia podcast, blending light-hearted chat with various topics.
Podcast
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

One of the stars of smash hit comedy The Studio launches a quizshow: Best podcasts of the week

Mindy Kaling participates in Ike Barinholtz's trivia podcast, blending light-hearted chat with various topics.
Humor
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Reflecting on Oversexed Characters in Television Comedies

Sitcom characters increasingly display hypersexuality, eliciting both sympathetic laughter and envy from audiences.
Podcast
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

AI Podcasters Really Want to Tell You How to Keep a Man Happy

Becoming a man's biggest source of stress is more detrimental than cheating in relationships.
Humor
fromVulture
1 month 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.
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Bill Maher Vented About the Oscars on This Week's "Real Time"

You've got to show [people] government can work. Shapiro made a straightforward but understandable case, arguing that not solving problems can lead to an increase in cynicism. He mentioned the evolution of the permitting system in Pennsylvania under his tenure as governor as one example of demonstrating governmental effectiveness and addressing constituent concerns through tangible policy improvements.
SF politics
Humor
fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago

The Bill Maher Effect

Trump's influence at the Kennedy Center has led to significant changes and controversies, including the awarding of the Mark Twain Prize to Bill Maher.
fromDefector
2 months ago

Rich Paul's Podcast Was Built To Be Useless | Defector

The only good reason to be mad at him is that he has leveraged the unlimited resources and power of Klutch Sports, CAA, Spotify, and The Ringer to make daytime SportsCenter simulacrum without the catchphrases. Paul and Kellerman's FanDuel-sponsored podcast is bad. It's bad in the sort of banal way that most podcasts are bad-the hosts don't say much of substance, they are stricken with red light syndrome, and their riffs are obtuse and unimaginative.
National Basketball Association
Music
fromJezebel
2 months ago

Charli XCX Forced to Endure Cringey Podcast Interview With Jason Bateman

Jason Bateman's remarks toward Charli XCX were dismissive and uncomfortable, including awkward comments about parenting and unfamiliarity with her recent work.
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Kimmel, Colbert, Jon Stewart Address Alex Pretti's Murder, Fallon Says Nothing

"being forced to play a game that has no rules."
US politics
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
3 months ago

'It's the only way to do it for me. I wasn't brought up on using autocues or having scripted questions and things like that, you know?' Jeff Stelling launches new podcast - that comes with a twist

The podcast will be later in the year, and it'll be an in-depth dive into people's footballing and personal lives, he continues. It'll be a podcast with a twist. I can't tell you what that twist is at the moment, but it *will* be a podcast with a twist. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.
Soccer (FIFA)
Tech industry
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

"TBPN" and the Rise of the Tech-Friendly Talk Show

Two tech entrepreneurs launched TBPN, a daily live-stream talk show promoting technology with an enthusiast perspective, securing a partnership to broadcast from the New York Stock Exchange trading floor.
fromVulture
2 months ago

A Grand Theory of Celebrity and Who-dom

And by "Who-dom," I don't mean the Seussian variety but the taxonomy coined by 's Lindsey Weber and Bobby Finger: the vast, sub-stratospheric tier of celebrity occupied by figures whose fame is intensely meaningful to some and virtually nonexistent to everyone else. Whos are defined in opposition to Thems, the indisputable celebrities known to most except those living under a rock or who willingly reject the very notion of pop culture,
Books
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Tim Dillon Torches 'Liar' Kash Patel In Epstein Takedown

Kash Patel falsely claimed Epstein trafficked girls only for himself; released DOJ files and victim accounts show a broader trafficking operation involving wealthy, powerful individuals.
Film
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Ben Affleck has one word for AI-generated creative writing. His take on LLMs is going viral

AI will function as a filmmaking tool, not a full replacement for human creativity, because it tends to produce average, unreliable creative output.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
1 month ago

Podcasts are dominating (Audacy research)

Podcasts are dominating audio consumption, replacing time spent on social media and streaming music, indicating a shift in audience behavior.
fromThe Drum
3 months ago

Northrop Grumman on creating the first serialized comedy for LinkedIn

Since 2020, Northrop Grumman (NG) has been on a journey to establish their new brand ethos and mantra: "Defining Possible." OBJECTIVES Research showed that there was a barrier: perception. To many, the bureaucratic "black box" that is Aerospace and Defense (A&D) could never be innovative. The truth is, some of the most innovative technologies were sparked in the A&D industry. Our goal: increase positive perception of Northrop Grumman, despite the stereotypes we faced.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

WATCH: Podcaster Tim Dillon Hilariously Roasts Barry Weiss With Drag Impersonation and Alleged Political Biases

From The Free Press, this is Honestly,' and I'm Bari Weiss, Dillon said as he pretended to host Weiss's Honestly podcast. Dillon then made savage fun of Weiss's politics. We started this podcast nine years ago because a white woman in Minnesota served a chicken quesadilla to a man and was immediately accused of cultural appropriation, Dillon said. That man's name was George Floyd.
Media industry
Television
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Fundamental Flaw of Pete Davidson's Podcast

The Pete Davidson Show is a Netflix-only video 'podcast' without a dedicated audio feed, adopting lo-fi podcast aesthetics while functioning as a video talk program.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 months ago

Long before the podcast boom, Howard Stern built the template for intimate, wide-ranging interviews - Poynter

Howard Stern's candid long-form interviews revealed guests' vulnerability, helped normalize discussions of mental health, and helped pioneer modern long-form audio media.
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.
Television
fromVulture
1 month ago

We Need to Talk About the Benny Blanco-Lil Dicky Podcast

Friends Keep Secrets, hosted by Benny Blanco and Lil Dicky with guest Selena Gomez, is an awkwardly executed interview series featuring excessive foot content and unclear format struggling to find its identity.
Media industry
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Listening to Joe Rogan

A talent for conversational storytelling and late-night radio culture fueled the creation of a major online media platform that wields political influence.
fromVulture
2 months ago

Is That a Podcast or Just Cheap TV?

Davidson's debut episode, featuring Machine Gun Kelly, is assembled from the rough, requisite symbols of podcasting: host and guest sunk into plush, beat-up chairs vaguely facing each other, chatting and smoking cigarettes in a space that's presented as Davidson's garage, Benjamin Moore paint tubs doubling as an ashtray stand. Good pals, their conversation is loose and circuitous; their discussion drifts from adventures while getting high, stints in rehab, and - because this is the first episode - what a podcast even is.
Television
Television
fromConsequence
2 months ago

The Cast of Shrinking on Monologues, Meltdowns, and Emotional Ambushes: Podcast

Shrinking Season 3 heightens emotional stakes, combining sharper comedy with deeper dramatic moments and revealing characters' hidden vulnerabilities.
Television
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Bill Maher Had Gambling On His Mind

Episode covered the Super Bowl halftime controversy, John Mellencamp’s career and tour plans, and frank reflections on aging and longevity.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

It turned out I had a brain tumour ' Six standup comics on what spurred them to get on stage

Several British comedians became standups for unexpected personal reasons, including avoiding a cover charge, impressing others, and confronting life-changing illness.
Television
fromFilmmaker Magazine
2 months ago

"I Want To Be More Honest and More Authentic, Both With Myself and With My Roles": Ben Mehl, Back To One, Episode 378

Ben Mehl pursued acting despite legal blindness from Stargardt disease, performing on screen and stage while teaching and emphasizing truth and trust in his work.
Podcast
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A loving homage to pop culture's also-rans: best podcasts of the week

Several new podcasts celebrate overlooked pop culture figures, explore nuanced cultural debates, critique AI-generated content, examine Viking history, and investigate a wrongful murder conviction case.
Humor
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Nate Bargatze Joined Bill Maher to Talk Comedy and Books

Stand-up comedy now offers broader pathways to success, with larger live audiences, generational career differences, and increased emphasis on mentoring younger comedians.
Television
fromVulture
2 months ago

An Absurdly Permissive Seth Meyers Won Late Night This Week

Late-night shows heavily integrated brand promotions and celebrity tie-ins, blending sponsored content, side hustles, and theatrical collaborations in the week before the Super Bowl.
Humor
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.
fromVulture
1 month ago

Scott Speedman Highly Recommends Smashing a TV for Fun

I went through a period in my 20s where I read all of Jim Thompson and all of those writers. I just went through and through and through all of that stuff, so I was pretty well-versed in the medium and the genre. I've never really done a day-to-day procedural before, but we balance it out with the relationship stuff that keeps it grounded and keeps it interesting for me to do.
Television
Television
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Bill Maher Episode with Ex-NFL Star Marshawn Lynch Devolves Into Wild Conversation About Strip Clubs

One participant described being overwhelmed by the performers' exaggerated buttocks at Blue Flame, an Atlanta strip club, during a celebrity exchange.
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