15 Best Stand-Up Comedy Specials Streaming On Netflix Right Now

Streaming has become a great home for stand-up comedy, and Netflix's lineup in particular includes 15 of the best stand-up ...
The Economist

Stand-up comedy is providing an outlet for Chinese people’s gripes

A growing number of people in China feel their country’s future looks gloomy. Many young Chinese do not think their lives will be better than those of their parents, who enjoyed the hongli, or ...
Business Insider

I'm 68 and starting a new career as a stand-up comedian. I'm spending my retirement years in dingy bars telling jokes.

I spent 42 years working in IT in an office. Instead of playing pickleball or traveling to Portugal like people my age, I'm launching a new career. I know it's hard to be good at comedy, but this is ...
The Atlantic

I Watched Stand-Up in Saudi Arabia

Sometimes you have to ask yourself: How did I get here—sitting in Saudi Arabia, listening to Louis C.K. do jokes about Barely Legal magazine? Honestly, I thought it would be funny. The instant I heard ...
THE WEEK

Saudi comedy fest exposes free speech schism in stand-up

The debate over limits on free speech in comedy has taken an urgent, international flavor this week. Some of the biggest names in stand-up are vigorously defending their participation in the ...
New York Post

Steve Harvey quit stand-up comedy over cancel culture: ‘Comedy is too hard to do right now’

Steve Harvey stands by his decision to quit stand-up comedy over ten years ago. The “Family Feud” host, 68, appeared on Tuesday’s episode of “The Pivot Podcast” and was asked what “acceptable jokes” ...
People

David Byrne Says Doing Stand-Up Comedy — at the Request of Fred Armisen! — Was the 'Scariest Thing in the World'

The former Talking Heads frontman dropped by 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' to do a surprise set for fans at a listening event in New York City All the world's a stage for David Byrne — ...
Chicago Tribune

Comedy for fall 2025: Stand-up by Iliza Shlesinger, Ron Funches and Janeane Garofalo

The schools are open, the nights are longer, and the corn has finally stopped sweating. What could it all mean? Simple, that fall is right around the corner. And with the arrival of autumn comes the ...
bleedingcool

Dropout Reveals New Stand-Up Comedy Show Crowd Control

Since its launch in 2018, Dropout (formerly CollegeHumor) has quickly become one of the most popular subscription comedy platforms. Dropout presents independent, ad-free, uncensored comedy producing ...
Christian Science Monitor

A Syrian comedy renaissance? Stand-up blooms in Damascus after Assad’s exit.

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...
Decider

Where To Watch The Stand Up To Cancer Special: Start Time, Channels, Streaming Info

Discover What’s Streaming On: A number of your favorite stars are teaming up to raise funds and awareness for cancer research during the 2025 Stand Up To Cancer telecast. Hosted by Sheryl Crow, the ...
Tennessean

Stand Up to Cancer 2025 in Nashville: How to watch, stream special featuring Sheryl Crow, Jelly Roll, Jonas Brothers

The 2025 Stand Up To Cancer telecast will air on Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. CT from Nashville. The one-hour commercial-free special will be broadcast on over 30 platforms, including major networks and ...