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  1. Jen Kirkman Stays True to Herself Beyond being a standup and podcaster, Jen Kirkman is a bestselling author too. The Drunk History regular recently released her sophomore […]
  2. Creating and Owning with Kulap Vilaysack In recent years Kulap Vilaysack has been adding a lot of tags to her name. She’s an actor, writer, co-host of Who Charted podcast (with […]
  3. Countrified Comedy with Reformed Whores They’ve been described as, “If Tenacious D and Dolly Parton got drunk and had a baby.” Female comedy duo Reformed Whores sings about the […]
  4. Creating Characters with Lauren Lapkus From sitcoms and guest appearances on television to the mega-blockbuster Jurassic World, Lauren Lapkus’s acclaim is growing. A mainstay in […]
  5. Nikki Glaser is Not a Sexpert… Yet Being told you’re a perv doesn’t always yield good results. For Nikki Glaser, her boyfriend calling her out on her perverted nature prompted […]
  6. Roughly Royalty with Amy HoggartAsk anyone what they think of England and it usually involves an upper-class posh accent, tea and royalty. BBC America’s Almost Royal takes all […]
  7. Chris Hardwick Is a Busy ManHe may be the busiest man in comedy, but he loves every minute of it. Between the Nerdist podcast and brand that produces hugely successful […]
  8. Anything Can Happen with Nathan FielderThe creator and star of the namesake Nathan For You has found a format that works in spite of the challenges it may bring: take real people and […]
  9. How David Krumholtz Turns Into His Own GrandmotherChances are you’ll recognize David Krumholtz. He has a huge list of credits to his name with memorable roles in television and film. It will be […]
  10. Jimmy Pardo Never Slows DownHe’s one of the pioneers of podcasting, a sometimes actor, and host of the reality game show Race to Escape. As the creator and host of the […]
  11. Lil Rel Howery Loves to WinComedian Lil Rel Howery has his first hour special premiering on Comedy Central, executive produced by none other than Kevin Hart. He plays the […]
  12. So Long, ‘Professor Blastoff’It’s a sad day in the hatch. The long-lived, much-loved podcast Professor Blastoff came to an end this week after 217 episodes. Hosted by David […]
  13. The Bold, Brazen Bridget EverettYou may have seen her on Inside Amy Schumer, singing with Patti LuPone, or her live show at Joe’s Pub in NYC. Wherever you’ve seen her, you […]
  14. How Riki Lindhome and Natasha Leggero Made the Reality Show the Gilded Age […]“Think of The Kardashians meet Downton Abbey!” Riki Lindhome and Natasha Leggero describe Another Period, the sitcom the pair created, wrote, […]
  15. Joe DeRosa and the Importance of Setting GoalsYou may know Joe DeRosa from his standup career, appearances on The Opie & Anthony Show, acting on Better Call Saul and Louie, or as a […]
  16. Talking ‘Pitch Perfect 2’ and How Friendships Change with Kay CannonKay Cannon is an entertainment triple threat: writer, producer and actor. Let us review: she began her comedy career in Chicago at the […]
  17. Translating Travel to the Stage with Bert KreischerYou may know Bert Kreischer as a famous party animal who gained notoriety in a late ‘90s Rolling Stone article. Now it’s nearly twenty years […]
  18. Adjusting to America with Canada’s Sweetheart Debra DiGiovanniHer charmingly playful persona is coupled with brutal honesty and quick delivery. More than that, her stats are impressive: she’s performed at […]
  19. Being Dan Harmon and Being Okay With ItDan Harmon has had a busy year. One year ago he premiered his documentary Harmontown at the SXSW festival in Austin, got rehired at Community, […]
  20. Killing It with Adam NewmanAdam Newman’s newest album, Killed, was just released on Rooftop Records. He’s come a long way since the last record nearly five years ago, not […]
  21. Jen Kirkman on Accepting Career Opportunities and Life’s ChangesYou may know Jen Kirkman as a standup comedian, as a writer and panelist on Chelsea Lately or from drinking wine and retelling historical […]
  22. The Young Standup: Brandon Wardell on Drake, Bob Odenkirk, and Taking the […]At 22 he may be young, but he looks even younger. With a recent move to Los Angeles from his native DC, Brandon Wardell’s notoriety in the […]
  23. Thomas Lennon, Ben Garant, and the Lasting Legacy of ‘Reno 911!’The team of Thomas Lennon and Ben Garant are a match made in comedy entertainment heaven. As members of the comedy troupe and MTV television […]
  24. Scott Aukerman and the Evolution of ‘Comedy Bang! Bang!’The critically acclaimed Comedy Bang! Bang! returns to television this Friday. Creator, executive producer and host Scott Aukerman, continues […]
  25. Setting Goals and Loving Yourself with Pete HolmesComedian, podcaster and creator/host of The Pete Holmes Show, the eponymous Pete Holmes is proof that self-belief can lead to success. Although […]