comedy

Comic Kurt Braunohler Hosts IFC's New Improv Game Show 'Bunk'

The comedian and host of IFC's "Bunk" on hosting a game show that can't be won (but sure is funny), working with Kristen Schaal, and going barefoot on TV.

New Comedy Central Stand-Up Series 'The Half Hour' Taping in Boston

Joe Mande, Garfunkel & Oates, and Neal Brennan are among the 12 comics who will tape their first Comedy Central specials for the cable network.

'Parks and Rec's' Jim O'Heir on Playing Jerry and Pilot Season

Veteran character actor Jim O'Heir takes abuse every week as Jerry Gergich on NBC's "Parks and Recreation." Why does he love it so much?

How Chill Helps Comedians and Filmmakers Distribute Content Directly to Fans

Inspired by Louis C.K. and other comics, Chill Direct is a new video platform for artists to produce, own, and distribute original content directly to their fans online.

Comedian Maria Bamford on Controlling the Voices in Her Head

Stand-up comic Maria Bamford is best known for her ability to manipulate her voice and facial features to embody multiple characters, ranging from her friends and dysfunctional family.

Comedy Central Consolidates Development Under New President Kent Alterman

Comedy Central has promoted Kent Alterman to president of content development and original programming for the cable network.

NBCU Announces 2012 Stand-Up for Diversity Winners

Comedians Gina Brillon and Jon Laster each earned one-year talent holding deals with NBCUniversal at the ninth annual Stand-Up for Diversity talent showcase.

Marc Maron Changed the Comedy World With Podcasts

Thanks to the success of “WTF,” Maron books more gigs, sells more tickets, landed a book deal, and even has a series coming to IFC this year.

Podcast is the New Standup Album

The live album was at one time the definitive work that a standup comic could share with the world. That was before podcasts changed the way comedy content is created, distributed, and enjoyed.

Paul Provenza's Favorite Montreal Hangouts

Longtime comic and Just For Laughs veteran Paul Provenza shares his favorite Montreal hangouts, so comics can make the most of their time offstage.