Comedy

Thought Leaders

‘Let’s Just See What Happens’: Comedian Mary Lynn Rajskub on Risk-Taking and Success

The actor and comedian discusses her new special, her resume of iconic comedy, and her new Netflix hit "North of North."

By Dan Bova

Entrepreneurs

How Piff the Magic Dragon Went From a Struggling Performer to Building a Multi-Million-Dollar Magical Empire

By Dan Bova

Entrepreneurs

‘Oh My God, Why Did I Say That?’ Comedian Tommy Tiernan on Risk-Taking, ‘Derry Girls’ and Hanging Out With the Pope

By Dan Bova

Entrepreneurs

Comedian David Cross on His New Tour, Dealing With Criticism and If ‘Arrested Development’ Should Come Back

By Dan Bova

Building a Business

This Entrepreneur Pranked Mark Cuban on National Television. The Shark Was So Impressed He Offered to Invest $640,000 — in Empty Boxes.

Ryan Walther, co-founder of prank gift box and gag gift company Prank-O, combined his passions for comedy and business.

By Amanda Breen

Thought Leaders

I Failed as a Stand-up Comic. Here’s How It Made Me a Better Entrepreneur.

Here's what I learned from a failed career in stand-up comedy.

By Justin Vandehey

Business News

Chris Rock Netflix Special ‘Selective Outrage’ Slams Businesses Over Woke Culture: ‘Every Business Is Full of S–t’

The comedian led Netflix's first-ever live-streaming event.

By Sam Silverman

Business Ideas

Crypto Doesn’t Have to Be Serious. Just Ask This Comedian Who Organized a Conference About Failure in the Industry.

Allison Bishop, general chair of this year's International Crypto Conference, is a computer scientist and comedian who knows humor can make a real impact.

By Amanda Breen

Entrepreneurs

Comedian Paul Virzi: ‘If You’re Not Authentic, You Have Nothing’

As his 'Nocturnal Admissions' special hits Netflix, the comedian discusses what it takes to succeed in comedy -- or any industry.

By Dan Bova

Thought Leaders

Kids in the Hall’s Bruce McCulloch Says TikTok Is the New Punk Rock

The comedy legend discusses creativity, artistic compulsion and his new one-man show 'Bruce McCulloch: Tales of Bravery and Stupidity.'

By Dan Bova

Business News

Dave Chappelle Stands Firm on Netflix Special Amid Controversy: ‘I Am Not Bending to Anybody’s Demands.’

The comedian posted a video performance defending himself.

By Chloe Arrojado

Thought Leaders

Comedian Mary Lynn Rajskub Just Made Something Awesome in Her Garage

The pioneering comedian you know from 'Mr. Show with Bob and David,' 'Always Sunny in Philadelphia' and '24' discusses her new special 'Mary Lynn Rajskub: Live From the Pandemic.'

By Dan Bova

Building a Business

8 Podcasting Tips From the Hit ‘Girls Gotta Eat’

With 2.5 million monthly downloads, their podcast is a booming business.

By Frances Dodds

Thought Leaders

How Adam Conover of ‘Adam Ruins Everything’ Built His Comedy Career

Conover turns big reveals and disruptive know-how into positive comedy.

By Mike Koenigs

Business News

Adam Sandler’s ‘Murder Mystery’ Breaks Netflix Viewing Records

It had the biggest opening weekend ever for the streaming service.

By Richard Lawler

Entrepreneurs

Here’s What Bob Saget Learned After Decades of Making People Laugh (Podcast)

From the archives, a conversation about risk-taking and purpose with the beloved comedian, actor, director and producer.

By Patrick Carone

Entrepreneurs

Comedy Legend Larry Charles Is on an International Mission to Reveal the Power of Laughter (Podcast)

The mind behind 'Seinfeld,' 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' and 'Borat' visited some of the most dangerous places on Earth.

By Patrick Carone

Entrepreneurs

Stand-Up Comedian Chris Distefano’s Journey From Physical Therapist to Professional Joke Maker (Podcast)

The Brooklyn-born comic reveals the secret of 'bombing gracefully.'

By Patrick Carone

Thought Leaders

‘Elon Musk’ Goes Up Against ‘Mark Zuckerberg’ in a Viral YouTube Rap Battle

Epic Rap Battles of History is back -- and they debuted with a video parodying two famous entrepreneurs.

By Hayden Field

Entrepreneurs

How Stand-Up Comedian Tom Papa Went From Joke Slinger to Food Network Baking Expert

Listen in as the comedy veteran explains how he pivoted from nightclub performer to baking authority.

By Patrick Carone

Online Presence

How the Creator of @OverheardLA and @OverheardNewYork Turned the Act of Eavesdropping Into 2.6 Million Instagram Followers

The accounts feature funny, user-submitted quotes, such as: "I joined a gym once in Pittsburgh just to use the bathroom."

By Hayden Field

Online Presence

Meet the Two YouTubers Behind Epic Rap Battles of History, Which Has Racked Up More Than 2.9 Billion Views.

They've dreamed up rap battles such as Barack Obama vs. Mitt Romney, the Mario Brothers vs. the Wright Brothers and everything in between.

By Hayden Field

Thought Leaders

The Producer Behind Ali Wong and Jim Gaffigan Reveals How to Make Money By Making People Laugh

Brian Volk-Weiss built one of the world's largest comedy production and distribution companies taking risks on comedians before they were household names.

By Dan Bova

Thought Leaders

Comedian and YouTube Star Grace Helbig Shares Why She Loves Tina Fey, Dealing With the Haters and When to Leave

The comedian, YouTube personality, actress, producer and 'New York Times' bestselling author gets real with us in a candid conversation about her journey.

By Kathleen Griffith