Two Mikes win New York’s Funniest Stand-Up
How did two Mikes win the 2009 New York’s Funniest Stand-Up contest? Well, it wasn’t Michael and Michael having issues, because Michael Showalter and Michael Ian Black didn’t even enter; and it certainly wasn’t Mike and Mike in the Morning, because that’s a sports talk-radio show. No and no. The contest, part of the New […]
Gilbert Gottfried Reveals Title & Vinyl Release For Posthumous Comedy Album, “Still Screaming”
The late & great comedy legend Gilbert Gottfried put up an impressive over 50 year long career in stand-up comedy that included regular guest spots on revered late night shows like The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson & The David Letterman Show. Though throughout his celebrated & historic career, he never put out a proper […]
Jim Gaffigan, Mark Normand, Jerry Seinfeld Among Performers For 18th Annual Stand Up For Heroes Benefit
Every year as part of New York Comedy Festival, the Bob Woodruff Foundation puts on its annual Stand Up For Heroes benefit to honor our nation’s veterans & come together for night of hope, healing and laughter. Each year is notoriously stacked as last year’s event featured stand-up comedians Jimmy Carr, Ronny Chieng, Shane Gillis […]
Gilbert Gottfried’s Posthumous Stand-Up Album Set To Be Released This Fall
When he passed away in 2022, Gilbert Gottfried had over 50 years of being a stand-up comic under his belt. Having first tried stand-up when he was 15 at an open mic night, Gottfried managed to break out during the 1980’s comedy boom and went onto become one of the art form’s most distinctive – […]
New York Comedy Festival Announces 2024 Lineup & Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Judd Apatow, Tracy Morgan & Dan Soder. Courtesy of Peacock, NBC, & Dan Soder. The largest & longest-running annual comedy festival in the United States, New York Comedy Festival, is back and returning for its 20th anniversary this year from Friday, November 8th to Sunday, November 17th, 2024. Among the festival’s impressive lineup includes Judd Apatow, Tracy […]
Tina Friml, Robin Tran & Mitra Jouhari Crushed Their Sets At NYCF 2023 (Event Recap, Part 3)
Our final part of 800 Pound Gorilla News’ coverage of 2023 New York Comedy Festival comes to a close on an excellent high. Check out the recaps from the very hilarious Tina Friml, Robin Tran & Mitra Jouhari who all absolutely crushed their sets this year (and are comics you need to know). Tina Friml […]
They Deserved Better: A Moment Of Reflection and Celebration For Some Great New York Comedy Fest Shows I Missed This Year
2023 New York Comedy Fest. Over the last nine days, I got to cover some amazing shows all over New York for this year’s New York Comedy Fest, each having some very memorable moments worth mentioning. While I couldn’t attend every single show possible (not one single person ever could), I wanted to shout out […]
Eagle Witt, Brandi Denise & Brittany Carney’s Sets Were Fantastic at NYCF 2023 (Event Recap, Part 2)
This week’s takeover of New York Comedy Festival continues with some fantastic shows to highlight from Eagle Witt, Brandi Denise & Brittany Carney (all brilliant & phenomenal comedians you need to know). Read more about Part 1 of our NYCF recap from the first weekend here. Eagle Witt Is Ready To Be A Truly Giant […]
Zach Zimmerman, Andrea Jin & Abby Govindan Shine Bright at NYCF 2023 (Event Recap, Part 1)
For nearly 20 years, New York Comedy Festival has taken over all five boroughs of New York to bring comedy all across the city for a close to 10 day long period of stand-up shows, podcast recordings, sketch comedy & so much more. Produced by the iconic comedy club Caroline’s, this year’s lineup features more […]
17th Annual Stand Up For Heroes Benefit Returns to NYC
2023 Stand Up For Heroes. Stand Up For Heroes has been a staple of the New York Comedy Festival for 17 years now. The annual benefit is returning once again in 2023. Who’s on the lineup for this year’s Stand Up For Heroes? The event will be held to honor nation’s impacted veterans and their families. Featured […]