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  1. coke joke
    Party Boy Josh Gondelman Crushes His WGA Awards MonologueThere was a cocaine reference.
  2. where’s the beef?
    The Year’s Most Scathing Diss Track Is About ArchitectureRapper Gmac Cash really hates Detroit’s new sign.
  3. last night on late night
    The Lonely Island Do the Worst Podcast Promo of All TimeSomehow, it’ll make you more excited to listen to the podcast than ever.
  4. edgy esoteric stuff
    5-Year-Old John Mulaney Wanted to Be a Sex TherapistThe comedian recalls joking about this with his dad’s law colleagues in an upcoming episode of David Letterman’s My Next Guest Needs No Introduction.
  5. documentaries
    Two StevesSteve Martin’s life is split into distinct halves in Morgan Neville’s refreshing new documentary about the comedy legend.
  6. last night on late night
    Jon Stewart Unleashes His Censored AI Critiques“The way of life you’re accustomed to is no match for the promise of more profits and new markets.”
  7. stand-up
    No One Ends a Comedy Show Like Tig NotaroIn her specials and albums, the stand-up constantly pushes the boundaries of what audiences might expect from a closing joke.
  8. vibe check
    How New York Comedians Are Joking About Israel-Palestine“It makes you miss those easier-to-swallow debates, like trans women playing sports.”
  9. trailer mix
    Conan O’Brien to Defile the Globe in His New Max SeriesAll four episodes of the host’s new show debut April 18 on Max.
  10. trailer mix
    Alex Edelman’s Just for Us Soon to Be Available for EveryoneThe comedian’s hit Broadway show makes its HBO debut April 6.
  11. start here
    My Momma Told Me You Should Listen to This PodcastLangston Kerman and David Gborie’s approach to conspiracy theories is always measured — and always funny.
  12. vulture finance
    Montreal,Canada 23 July,2017. Victor the mascot of the Just for Laughs festival.Credit:Mario Beauregard/Alamy Live New
    Just for Laughs Has Filed for Bankruptcy ProtectionThe company has canceled its 2024 comedy festival in the hopes it can restructure in time to return in 2025.
  13. rip
    Richard Lewis, Legendary Stand-up and Curb Actor, Dead at 76He died of a heart attack in his Los Angeles home on February 26.
  14. controversies
    What’s the Deal With Shane Gillis Hosting SNL?The comedian was fired from the cast in 2019. Now he’s returning to host. Why?
  15. he’s back
    Jon Stewart’s Second Daily Show Era BeginsAgainst all odds, it feels like he never left.
  16. c(omedy)-span
    Colin Jost to Host 2024’s White House Correspondents’ DinnerFingers crossed for a Sarah Sherman cameo.
  17. interviews
    Mo’Nique Holds Court on Club Shay ShayThe comedian broke down her feuds with Tyler Perry, Oprah Winfrey, Tiffany Haddish, and more.
  18. trailer mix
    Rory Scovel Made the Best Stand-Up Special Trailer EverReligion, Sex, and a Few Things in Between hits Max February 22.
  19. stand-up
    Katt Williams to Create Appointment Viewing AgainNetflix will livestream the comedian’s new special on May 5.
  20. trailer mix
    Taylor Tomlinson Side-Eyes Success in New SpecialHave It All hits Netflix February 13.
  21. guerilla marketing
    Why Is Donald Glover Pranking Us?A series of confusing events involving Tyra Banks, Mark Normand, and a mysterious HiHi Instagram account have swept the internet this past week.
  22. chat room
    Zach Woods, NPR Fan, Reads NPR Fans for FilthHis stop-motion animated comedy In the Know pokes fun at hyperprogressives without sanctimony.
  23. this year on late night
    Jon Stewart Is Returning to The Daily ShowHe’ll be behind the desk once a week to see the show through the 2024 election season.
  24. first night on late night
    After Midnight Desperately Wants to Make the Internet FunThe debut of the Taylor Tomlinson–hosted CBS show is a mixed bag, signaling a show still tinkering with its formula.
  25. cis woke grief slut
    Laurie Kilmartin Does the Best Revisionist HistoryYour first look at the comedian’s new special, Cis Woke Grief Slut, out January 30.
  26. governors awards
    Let John Mulaney Host EverythingThe comedian crushed at the Governors Awards without sullying the celebrities’ “sacred rituals.”
  27. thankless jobs
    Jo Koy Couldn’t Stay the CourseThe joke writing wasn’t the only reason his Golden Globes hosting gig fell flat.
  28. netflix or tubi
    Katt Williams Scorches the Earth and Every Comedian on It“What do you mean ain’t no gatekeepers? There’s a hundred gates out here. Every one I seen got a keeper.”
  29. stand-up
    The Rise of Crowdwork CrowdworkFrom Gary Gulman to Marc Maron, comedians are posting clips about posting clips.
  30. rip
    Kenny DeForest Was Always Getting BetterThe late comedian was on a continuous quest for self-improvement onstage and off.
  31. h(ell)gtv
    Flip Out Over the Full Fliplanthropy PilotThe Curse’s cinematic universe just got a little bigger.
  32. trailer mix
    Chris Rock and Kevin Hart ‘Destroy New York’ in DocumentaryHeadliners Only hits Netflix December 12.
  33. last night on late night
    Seth Can and Does Tell Some Jokes He Shouldn’tTo celebrate 50 “Jokes Seth Can’t Tell” segments, Amber Ruffin and Jenny Hagel make the host extra uncomfortable.
  34. last night on late night
    The ‘Real’ Nathan Fielder Demands a New York Times Correction“Journalism is really at a tough state and it’s dying.”
  35. damn!
    Kevin Hart to Win the Mark Twain Prize for American HumorThe comedian will be the reward’s 25th recipient, following Adam Sandler, Jon Stewart, Dave Chappelle, and more.
  36. comics to watch
    2023’s Comedians You Should Know Reflect on a Big YearJay Jurden helps our honorees wax nostalgic and look ahead to 2024.
  37. corporate target
    Regrettably, the New Jack Harlow Song Is GoodNew look, new sound, but the cheesy bars remain intact.
  38. hips don’t lie
    Unearthing Nathan Fielder’s Early Comedy Output for YouIn YouTube sketches and Canadian TV appearances, he was always destined for his very weird brand of greatness.
  39. frank postin’
    Notorious Recluse Logs OnFrank Ocean is eating salad, thrifting books, and even posting a snippet of a new song.
  40. trailer mix
    Go for a Dip With Mike BirbigliaThe Old Man and the Pool hits Netflix November 21.
  41. stand-up
    Everything Bad, Comedy Special GoodDon’t watch Gavin Matts’s Progression to feel some hope. Watch it because it’s funny.
  42. cultural emergency
    Comedy Central Must Reunite Desus and Mero to Mock DJ EnvyDesus Nice did a Daily Show segment solo, but we regret to report that it’s not enough.
  43. who? me?
    Dave Chappelle’s October 19 Whereabouts Are A MysteryThat is, if you have feelings about his condemning Israeli policies onstage.
  44. profile
    Comedy’s Scrappiest All-StarsMark Phillips and his group RDCWorld have built a DIY content empire. Everyone — from NBA icons to Hollywood producers — is taking notice.
  45. dub-a-dubba-dub-dub
    Justin Roiland Is Being Recast on Rick and Morty“It will be fine. It’ll be great.”
  46. hostless with the mostess
    The Daily Show (and Its Circus of Guest Hosts) Is BackSarah Silverman and Leslie Jones make their returns to the desk.
  47. trailer mix
    Please Don’t Destroy? More Like Please Do Make a Movie.The Treasure of Foggy Mountain has Bowen Yang as a cult leader. We’d join.
  48. comics to watch
    The Comedians You Should and Will Know in 202325 comics who industry insiders predict will be tomorrow’s superstars.
  49. tour dates
    Tina Fey and Amy Poehler Already Have Super Bowl PlansOne of nine new dates of the pair’s Restless Leg Tour happens to compete with the NFL’s big game.
  50. improv
    The Second City Is Close to Opening Its Doors in New YorkThe legendary theater’s “first city” location will open November 16.
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