Comedy

this week in late night

The Art of the Late-Night Name-drop

 It was a big week in late night for name-dropping. By Bethy Squires
underrated

Tracing the Influence of Hollywood Shuffle With Open Mike Eagle

 Rapper and comedian Open Mike Eagle breaks down the trailblazing 1987 comedy. By Erik Abriss
this week in comedy podcasts

This Week in Comedy Podcasts: Bitch Sesh With Andrew Rannells

 Take a break with these very funny comedy podcast episodes. By Megh Wright
  1. rip
    Turner Has Shut Down Its Comedy Site Super DeluxeAnother internet casualty.
  2. vulture lists
    The Best Hidden Jokes and Easter Eggs in The Good Place Season 3Prepare yourself for a tremendous number of puns.
  3. follow friday
    Youngmi Mayer on Making Memes About Her Own WorldTalking Twitter with the New York–based stand-up and mother.
  4. wonderful things
    Let Some Joy Into Your Life With These Paul F. Tompkins JinglesThey’re simply the best.
  5. this week in late night
    The Art of the Late-Night Name-dropIt was a big week in late night for name-dropping.
  7. last night on late night
    Mike Birbiglia Brought Not One But Two of His Urologists to Jimmy Kimmel LiveAn honor.
  8. last night on late night
    Colbert Thanks Pat Robertson for His UnderstandingIt turns out arms deals are sometimes just more important than life itself!
  9. last night on late night
    Tom Holland Crashed Kimmel and Got a Standing OvationThe people love Tom Holland!
  10. a grammy for megan
    Megan Amram Wants to Win a Grammy After Her Good Place Cameo“I do think a Grammy is something that is very enticing to me. It’s no Emmy, but it’s still very exciting.”
  11. a very serious question
    Is Chidi Too Swole on The Good Place?Am I complaining about this? No, but I do have questions.
  14. underrated
    Tracing the Influence of Hollywood Shuffle With Open Mike EagleRapper and comedian Open Mike Eagle breaks down the trailblazing 1987 comedy.
  15. this week in comedy podcasts
    This Week in Comedy Podcasts: Bitch Sesh With Andrew RannellsTake a break with these very funny comedy podcast episodes.
  16. trailer mix
    Check Out the Trailer for Netflix’s Stand-up Series The DegeneratesFeaturing Liza Treyger, Yamaneika Saunders, and more.
  17. #metoo
    Comedy Cellar Owner on Louis C.K.: ‘He’s Not Banned by Any Means’“That’s why we have the ‘swim at your own risk’ policy.”
  18. cancellations
    HBO Cancels Animals After Three SeasonsSo long.
  19. endings
    Comedy Central Confirms Nathan for You Will Not Return for Another SeasonFielder made the decision to end the show after four seasons.
  20. the conners
    Roseanne Who? The Conners Premiere Draws Solid Ratings for ABCIt’s nearly identical to the audience that showed up for last May’s Roseanne finale.
  21. snl
    The Story Behind Chris Redd and Pete Davidson’s ‘Trees’ SNL SketchTalking with cast member Chris Redd about the sketch that got cut off during the latest live SNL broadcast.
  22. snl
    Jane Curtin Reveals the Worst Guest SNL Host: ‘God, There Were So Many!’Walter Matthau was notably bad, according to Curtin.
  23. book excerpt
    How Chris Gethard Learned to Stop Trying to Fit In and Just Do His Own ThingAn excerpt from Gethard’s new book Lose Well.
  26. last night on late night
    Laura Benanti’s Melania Trump, the ‘Ghost of Colonialism,’ Visits Colbert“I say I support women, but where is the evidence?”
  27. last night on late night
    Matthew Broderick Stars in Jimmy Kimmel’s New MusicalWhat visit to the Big Apple is complete without a staging of your very own Broadway show?
  28. roseanne barr
    Roseanne Barr Responds to the Premiere of The ConnersShe’s not dead and she’s also angry (but still sorry?)
  29. spoilers
    How Does Roseanne Die on The Conners?You can probably guess.
  30. trailer mix
    Adam Sandler Performs in the Subway and on the Stage in the 100% Fresh TrailerSandler’s Netflix special debuts next week.
  31. this week in web videos
    Insufferable Men and the Surprising Joy of The GrillmastersCheck out Devin Field, Zac Oyama, and Jacob Wysocki’s new short.
  32. sitcoms
    Why ABC Decided to Do Roseanne Without Roseanne“If we can capture even half of Roseanne’s audience from last year, we’ll be the number one new show for the season.”
  33. good one podcast
    That Time Julia Roberts Taught Phoebe Robinson How to SwimIn this week’s Good One podcast, Phoebe Robinson reads from her new book Everything’s Trash, But It’s Okay and explains her writing process.
  34. snl
    The Long, Intertwined History of Paul Simon, Lorne Michaels, and SNLPaul Simon and Lorne Michaels go way back.
  35. book excerpt
    Ellie Kemper Is a Rooster and a WarriorAn excerpt all about SoulCycle from Kemper’s new book My Squirrel Days.
  38. last night on late night
    SNL Tries to Scare You Into Caring About Climate ChangeYou might lose your yarn, white women!
  39. last night on late night
    Seth Meyers Resurrects ‘Really!?!’ to Mock Kanye and Trump a Little Bit Longer“It is so rare that you can see black people and white supremacists betrayed in the exact same moment.”
  40. last night on late night
    Seth Meyers’ SNL ‘Emotional Breakdown’ Played Out Like a Friends EpisodeThe One When Seth Leaves for Late Night.
  41. overnights
    Saturday Night Live Recap: Seth Meyers Has a Question for Kanye and TrumpThe former SNL head writer returns in a strong, goofy episode.
  42. snl
    Your Boy Jonah Hill Set to Host Saturday Night Live on November 3With Maggie Rogers as musical guest.
  43. snl
    Hannah Gadsby Says She Probably Won’t Host SNL: ‘They’re Not So Fond of My Work’“I am not a friend of them.”
  44. vulture lists
    Every Saturday Night Live Movie, RankedParty on.
  45. follow friday
    Ginny Hogan’s Tweets Are an Accurate Reflection of Her MindTalking Twitter with the New York–based stand-up and writer.
  46. departures
    Adam McKay Confirms He Left Funny or Die Earlier This YearMcKay launched the website with Will Ferrell and Chris Henchy in 2007.
  47. vulture lists
    A Rundown of Rachel Bloom’s Best Pre–Crazy Ex-Girlfriend VideosWatch out, Ray Bradbury.
  50. stand-up
    Ted Alexandro Wants His Viral Louis C.K. Stand-up Set to Speak for Itself“Trust is earned. If you’re talking into a microphone in front of hundreds or thousands of people, it’s because your point of view is trusted.”
  51. snl
    Seth Meyers, Paul Simon and Aidy Bryant Are All Giggles in This Week’s SNL PromoMeyers makes his hosting debut.
  52. snl
    Seth Meyers’s Best Saturday Night Live Writing and PerformancesAhead of his hosting debut this weekend, take a walk down Seth Meyers memory lane.
  53. last night on late night
    Jaboukie Young-White Reminds Trevor Noah That He’s Old — As Is Our Voting System“Can’t you just Postmates the election to me? Like, oh, Tony will be here in 20 minutes with my ballot and my seaweed salad? Dope.”
  54. late night
    Jaboukie Young-White Joins The Daily Show As a CorrespondentHe’ll make his debut during tonight’s episode.
  55. behind the scenes
    How Big Mouth Created the Shame WizardHe’s the “mortal enemy” of the Hormone Monster, and he’s key to Big Mouth’s biggest lesson about puberty.
  56. this week in comedy podcasts
    This Week in Comedy Podcasts: Tompkins, Lapkus, and Aukerman’s ThreedomTake a break with these delightfully funny comedy podcast episodes.
  57. book excerpt
    How Phoebe Robinson Hustled Her Way Out of $65,000 in DebtShe calls it the “seven‑year‑debt saga.”
  58. casting
    Issa Rae to Find Love in London As the Star of American PrincessPaul Feig will produce.
  59. tv review
    Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season 4 Beats the OddsShows like CXG rarely get onto mainstream TV, much less sustain their concept over the long haul.
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