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What I Found Out About Trump Supporters by Making Them Laugh

FUNNY BONES

People are not in love with Trump the person, or even Trump the politician. What they like is Trump the concept: Trump as Vishnu, destroyer of worlds.

Michael Ian Black | Published Dec 04, 2024

Taylor Tomlinson Opens Up About Her ‘Insane’ Rise to Fame

THE LAST LAUGH

The stand-up star and host of CBS’ “After Midnight” returns to The Last Laugh podcast to discuss her rapid ascent and a big new tour that takes on her ultra-Christian upbringing.

Matt Wilstein | Published Oct 09, 2024

Ellen Struggles to Really See Herself in Final Special

‘FOR YOUR APPROVAL’

In her new and final stand-up special, the legendary comedian can’t let go of the past.

Abigail Covington | Published Sep 24, 2024

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Ellen: The Explicit Message I Wish I Ended Talk Show With

FOR YOUR APPROVAL

In the trailer for her new comedy special, DeGeneres jokes that she was “kicked out of show business”—prompting a flurry of “that’s not the truth, Ellen…” responses.

Kevin Fallon | Published Sep 18, 2024

How This Comic Got John Mulaney to Direct His Netflix Debut

THE LAST LAUGH

Comedian Langston Kerman chats with The Last Laugh about his Netflix special “Bad Poetry,” collaborating with John Mulaney, and the “Insecure” fans who won’t leave him alone.

Matt Wilstein | Published Aug 28, 2024

The Secret to a Perfect Kamala Harris Impression

BUNCH OF COCONUTS

At the center of Tevin Davis and Sydney Duncan’s Venn diagram, a Harris favorite, is their spot-on buoyant laugh.

Henry Chandonnet | Published Aug 19, 2024

Hannah Einbinder Is ‘Sick and Tired’ of ‘Hack’ Comedians

THE LAST LAUGH

The Emmy-nominated star of “Hacks” sounds off on aging comedians who can’t stop complaining and shares why she was excited to take that issue head-on in Season 3.

Matt Wilstein | Published Aug 14, 2024

It Boy of Crowd Work Comedy Finally Learns to Mock Himself

LOOKING INWARD

In his “all crowd work” special on Netflix, Matt Rife proves he should stick to what he does best.

Colette Fountain | Published Aug 13, 2024
opinion

Joe Rogan’s Netflix Return Is Triumph for Right-Wing Comedy

CLASSLESS CLOWN

It’s Joe Rogan’s comedy world now. The rest of us are just trying to live in it.

Seth Simons | Published Aug 02, 2024

That Weird Dude From ‘The Bear’ Is Secretly a Comedy Genius

THE LAST LAUGH

Carmen Christopher has made a career out of playing “dumb, goofy” characters on TV. Now, he’s finally bringing that brilliant comedic persona to the stand-up stage.

Matt Wilstein | Published Jul 31, 2024

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