Between his podcast, personal blog and professional writing, Bankole spends way too much of his time thinking, talking, and writing about television. His television interests span prestige fare, ...

Veteran comic, writer and podcaster Marc Maron had harsh words for Austin's comedy scene earlier this summer on a widely viewed clip from the podcast Bad Friends. During a conversation about Joe Rogan ...

Searchlight Pictures has shared the official trailer for Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, the highly anticipated follow-up to ...

Gainesville's comedy scene offers numerous open mic nights and shows throughout the week. Local comedians face challenges in maintaining consistent audiences and venue support. The diverse Gainesville ...

It's a Wednesday night and these Austinites want to laugh. They stood in a line. They surrendered their smartphones and smartwatches (stashed away in locked Yondr cases). They climbed stairs to the ...

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Austin looked briefly like it was having a moment. Tech companies were relocating their workers to the capital in droves, and right-wing politicos and edgy comedians decided to make their homes in ...

When you think of Black stand-up comedy, venues like the Apollo Amateur Night may come to mind. The greatest Black comedians have showcased comedic styles that range from raunchy to satiric to ...

Jared and Dayna Thompson’s second-story club showcases local acts as well as big names in comedy touring the U.S. Photo by Angela Jackson But how did such a small-scale, grassroots festival in the ...

The number of comics and comedy clubs in the city has exploded since the pandemic. Students, Joe Rogan fans and ideological misfits are sharing the spoils. By Reggie Ugwu Reporting from Austin Growing ...

Any working stand-up comic will tell you that comedy is a hustler’s game. Like so many forms of art and performance, becoming successful requires endless nights onstage at open mikes to perfect the ...

Laughter is the best medicine - at least that's what nonmedical professionals may tell you, and there is perhaps no better way to get your fix than through movies. From classic Hollywood comedies such ...