Game Changers of Comedy: Dick Gregory
Dick Gregory is a trailblazing machine. He has ran for mayor. He has ran for president. He is an entrepreneur with his own line of health drinks. He beat cancer without chemotherapy. Instead, he created a special vegetarian diet with the help of cancer specialists, and he no longer has any signs of lymphoma. He […]
The Laugh Button Podcast #87: Comedy legacies and Daniel Sloss
Mark and Matt geek out a bit about comedy, what makes some go down as legends and what makes some disappear into the annals of history. Comedian Daniel Sloss then joins us to talk about his rocketing career and how he approaches taking it to the United States. Rate, subscribe and tell your friends. New […]
Could UK’s “NextUp” comedy streaming service be the future model for US?
There are more comedy content providers out there today then there have ever been thanks to the power that online streaming has yielded. Gone are the days of DVDs and Blu-rays piling up on your shelves where books belong. Although, there is something satisfying about seeing a complete collection of all five seasons of Kids […]
Who Knew The iPad Was Such A Source For Comedy?
We’re less than 24 hours away from the release of Apple’s newest gadget, the iPad. We all know at least one person that’s planning to wait in line to get their hands on the device. But what we might now know is how big a source for comedy said iPad has been for television? It […]
SiriusXM to Debut The Friars Club Pop Up Channel: Featuring Never-Before-Heard Archive
SiriusXM has announced exclusively from The Wrap that it will launch Friars Club Radio, a brand new pop up channel dedicated to the famed Friars Club, which will air the never-before-heard archive of the club’s iconic roasts. Friars Club Radio will be available to SiriusXM subscribers in their cars (channel 109) and on the […]
Six Comics You’ll Be Bragging About Discovering First
If you’re looking to expand your comedy horizons, we’ve got six fantastic comedians to check out! And lucky for you, they’re all conveniently compiled into the latest compilation on the 800 Pound Gorilla YouTube channel, along with some other incredible comics. Tune in, find your new favorite and recommend them to your friends! Mo Welch […]
Nikki Glaser, “Everybody’s In LA” & “Hacks” Among Top Comedy TV Nominees For 30th Critics Choice Awards
Nikki Glaser, John Mulaney’s Everybody’s In LA & Hacks. Courtesy of HBO/Max & Netflix. The Critics Choice Association (CCA) today announced the TV category nominees for the 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards set to air on E! Sunday, January 12th with host Chelsea Handler. And among this year’s comedy nominations: stand-up comedy, late night & […]
Saddle Up & Laugh On With Katherine Blanford’s Debut Special “Catholic Cowgirl”
Courtesy of Katherine Blanford. After years of showcasing her golden retriever energy on the road & across the world with her stand-up comedy, comedian Katherine Blanford is here with her debut comedy special, Catholic Cowgirl, available now on 800 Pound Gorilla & YouTube. In her new special, taped earlier this year at the Riot Comedy […]
Jamie Foxx Is Back In The Trailer For His New Stand-Up Special
Courtesy of Netflix. In 2023, Jamie Foxx was rushed to the hospital for an undisclosed medical emergency. In the weeks that followed, there were all sorts of reports and rumors about what this medical emergency actually was, and his condition. Since then, Foxx hasn’t really talked about what exactly happened. Until now… Everything to know […]
“Mo” Reveals First Look & Premiere Date For Season Two On Netflix
Courtesy of Netflix. After more than two years since the premiere of the acclaimed Netflix comedy series Mo, starring stand-up comedian Mo Amer & co-created by him & fellow comic Ramy Youssef, we’ve finally got a return date for its second & final season. Mo has announced its January 30th, 2025 season two premiere date […]