stand-up comedy

The Enduring Comedy of George Carlin

Joshua Laine, Emmanuel College

Despite passing away in 2008, Carlin’s stand-up profoundly resonates in today’s America.…

June 20, 2023

In an article about Hot Forever, an illustration of Iliza Schlesinger

In ‘Hot Forever,’ Iliza Shlesinger Is the Voice of Reason We All Need

Megan Miller, Arizona State University

The comedienne continues to illuminate serious topics with compassion and laughter.…

October 21, 2022

an illustration of george carlin and the drama masks

‘George Carlin’s American Dream’ and the Science of Comedy

Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University

Comedian George Carlin spent 50 years making audiences laugh. A new documentary looks at how he made them think.…

September 15, 2022

Photo of Daniel Tosh from his show Tosh.0

Comedy Central Cancels All Live-Action Series, Including the Fan Favorite ‘Tosh.0’

Megan Heenan, Nevada State College

The classic show isn’t taking the split from the network too hard; instead, its host is using this opportunity to go back to his stand-up roots.…

November 30, 2021

Illustration by Alicia Paauwe for an article on comedy in college

College Can Offer Some Advantages for the Budding Comedian

Drew Goretzka, Michigan State University

It's not easy being funny, especially when you're a student looking to break into the comedy industry. Luckily, there are some resources you can turn to.…

March 29, 2021

In ‘Jigsaw,’ Daniel Sloss Teaches Us How To Maintain Our Relationships

Arianna Taylor, University of Rochester

In this Netflix comedy special, a not-so-qualified relationship guru gives us the rules to love using dark humor and an interesting puzzle analogy.…

March 6, 2021

A behind the scenes photo from She Ready tour of Tiffany Haddish, seen here with fellow comedian Godfrey

The Always-Busy Tiffany Haddish Continues Her ‘She Ready’ Tour in 2020

Blair Krassen, The University of the Arts, Philadelphia

The fearless comedian is taking time away from her hectic acting schedule to continue her stand-up tour.…

February 6, 2020

Katherine Ryan’s ‘Glitter Room’ Is an Honest, Hilarious Take on Single Parenting

Charlotte Susser, University of Chicago

From mom fights to British children to Anna Kendrick, the comedian has a joke for every situation.…

August 26, 2019

Meet Randy Feltface, the World’s Funniest Puppet

Logan Floyd, Mercyhurst University

The hilariously foul-mouthed Australian puppet comedian has a big introspective side.…

August 13, 2019

Amy Schumer’s ‘Growing’ Is Vulgar, Vibrant and Empowering

Casey Breneman, University of Virginia

Schumer uses crude humor to open up about serious topics in her newest Netflix comedy special.…

March 30, 2019

Why Everyone Should Try Stand-Up Comedy

Sarah Diggins, Ithaca College

And don't say 'I'm not funny,' because you are!…

March 10, 2019

Hannah Gadsby’s ‘Nanette’ Is Both a Rejection and Reinvention of Comedy

Jenna Benchetrit, McGill University

The Tasmanian comedian strips back the seemingly sweet exterior of a toxic genre.…

July 5, 2018

The 7 Best Female Comedians on Netflix Right Now

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Need a laugh? You’ve come to the right list.…

June 29, 2018

4 of the Best Stand-Up Comedy Specials on Netflix

Andria Modica, Drexel University

Netflix in the past year has stepped up its game in regards to them sponsoring different comedians and streaming their stand-up specials.…

May 25, 2018

Stand-Up Comedian Sureni Weerasekera Is ‘Certified Fresh’

Sarah Hoenig, Texas A&M University

The UC Berkeley student has sparked a new and exhilarating path for herself by becoming a stand-up comedian.…

May 14, 2018

Is Dave Chappelle’s Newest Material Transphobic?

Andrew Crossan, University of South Carolina

In his recent comedy special, 'Equanimity,' Dave Chappelle pulled from his arsenal of jokes about trans people.…

March 2, 2018

The 8 Netflix Stand-Up Comedy Specials You Should Watch Now

Lauren Lambert, Southeastern Louisiana University

Experience laughter and shock as comedians crack jokes about varying topics in the following stand-up comedy specials available on Netflix.…

January 19, 2018

With ‘The Standups,’ Netflix Continues Its Comedic Dominance

Tatianna Salisbury, Northern Illinois University

If you're sick of long-winded comedy specials, give Netflix's episodic stand-up show a try.…

August 14, 2017

The Return of Dave Chappelle

Tyler Fitch, Florida State University

What you can expect from a comedian who's taken a ten-year break?…

April 2, 2017

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