The Emmys have struggled to recognize achievement in stand-up comedy. It’s more than a little embarrassing to have categories for best commercial, best game show, and “Outstanding Short Form ...

Comedy coach, director and author Chris Head has a festive article for us... My Christmas gift to you is a breakdown of some classic stand-up techniques you can use in your comedy or speaking, based ...

The pandemic has cleared Lewis Black’s schedule, but like so many others, it hasn’t led to an increase in productivity. “Most of the stuff that I’ve been doing,” says the stand-up comedian and actor, ...

“I heard one AI thing where Tom Brady’s voice was doing stand-up about s— himself, and it was hilarious in a way that really concerned me,” recalls Rosebud Baker. “On the other hand, it makes all ...

Comic and Daily Show writer Dina Hashem explains why it’s getting harder and harder to make herself laugh. If you can't access your feeds, please contact customer support. Thanks! Check your phone for ...

The emotional depth-defying vocals and songwriting skills of Sullivan won her 2022 Grammys for best R&B performance (“Pick Up Your Feelings”) and best R&B album (“Heaux Tales”). Equally emotive when ...

In 2023, Josh Johnson found himself running toward a ledge, hoping that when he leaped he’d reach the other side safely instead of crashing down. No, the stand-up comic was not actually in any danger, ...

There has long been a stigma around openly discussing mental illness, but that has started to shift over the past decade, partly thanks to the work of Maria Bamford, Gary Gulman, and Aparna Nancherla, ...

Recently, I cofounded a small business, and my partner and I decided that we needed capital. Since neither of us had the desire or skills to write the mandatory business plan, we hired Howie, a new ...

Handwriting notes in class might seem like an anachronism as smartphones and other digital technology subsume every aspect of learning across schools and universities. But a steady stream of research ...