comedians
An Oral History of Toronto’s Comedy Bar
This week marks the 10th anniversary of the Toronto comedy institution. We spoke to the people about its troubled opening, Kevin Sorbo and about that infamous Louis C.K. appearance.
Trans Comic Chanty Marostica’s History Making Month
The Just For Laughs headliner and SiriusXM top comic winner talks about becoming the first trans person to earn those titles.
Jeremy Piven's Standup Made Me Quit My Comedy Job
The former ‘Entourage’ star has been accused of sexual misconduct by eight women, but my former employer had no problem giving him a stage to perform on.
Comedians Tell Us the Most Epic Fails They’ve Seen at Open Mics
"Then she spread her legs and pulled her underwear to the side, showing everyone her vulva. To be honest, that was the best joke of the night."
North American Comedians Explain What Surprised them the Most About Australia
“Australia is basically louder Canada, but with more outdoors stuff and, I guess, more abbreviations.”
Extended cut: It's hard to be funny in the age of Trump. Just ask these comedians.
How long is this going to be funny?
Joel Kim Booster's Tough Journey from Closeted Gay Kid to 'Model Minority'
The writer and comedian's quick rise to success only came when he learned to parse the thorniest questions—like what it means to be gay, Asian and raised by Evangelicals.
These YouTube Stars Wrote a YA Novel Entirely in Email and Text
Gaby Dunn and Allison Raskin tackle queer identity and mental health in their debut novel ‘I Hate Everyone But You.’
Comedians Tell Us What Music They Love and Hate Having Sex To
Ginuwine is the quintessential sex song but then you're like, "...actually I'm not 100 percent sure if I can deliver on this level.”
Jake and Amir's Decade of Perfect Timing
How the internet’s favourite outsiders keep winning, in every regard.
How Moshe Kasher's New Talk Show Blends Shock Value with Civility
On 'Problematic,' the comedian attacks sensitive topics with jokes, probing questions, and a whole lot of humility.