Megan Miller, Arizona State University

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

Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Charlotte Susser, University of Chicago

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

Logan Floyd, Mercyhurst University

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

Casey Breneman, University of Virginia

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

Sarah Diggins, Ithaca College

And don’t say ‘I’m not funny,’ because you are!

Jenna Benchetrit, McGill University

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

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

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

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.

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.

Andrew Crossan, University of South Carolina

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

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.

Tatianna Salisbury, Northern Illinois University

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

Tyler Fitch, Florida State University

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