Comedy Round Up
I didn't produce any of these things, but as a dumb ol' comedy fan, here is what I am watching lately.
This week feels big for me. Not for me, personally, but there is lots of comedy coming out this week, which means I am busy. Not really, but like proverbially. My brain is busy.
There is also no new TV out… so watch these instead. Or basketball. Watch these when you aren’t watching women’s basketball.
Tig Notaro: Hello Again
Tig has a new comedy special out on Amazon Prime, and it is directed by her wife, Stephanie Allynne. I watch everything Tig does, this will be no exception. I truly enjoy her awkward pauses and squirm-inducing stories.
Her documentary TIG on Netflix was especially formative as a baby-gay, watching her flirt with Stephanie and then watching them fall in love in what is essentially a queer documentary about how to make a seemingly straight woman fall in love with you while also almost dying.
Ramy Youssef: More Feelings
Ramy’s new hour of slow storytelling is out now on HBO. It’s smart, and he does have a point, as you can tell when he smirks to himself on stage, and just when you are starting to lose faith, it is going to come back around. The story about his dad is especially poignant. He’s been busy - he recently got married and had a prominent role in Poor Things opposite Emma freaking Stone (that’s not terrible company).
If you are interested in filmmaking - hearing him talk about writing and directing Ramy and The Bear on Hulu on this episode of Mike Birbiglia’s podcast “Working it Out” was pretty entertaining and he is clearly interested in making great work.
Jerrod Carmichael: Reality Show
The preview alone is gut-wrenching when you hear his mom try to pray away his gay, but I have a feeling Jerrod has a bit more in store for us.
He crashes an RV in the gas station. As someone whose Dad would have cried if I had crashed the RV, I am kinda excited to check out how this all unfolds on HBO.
He is also in Poor Things, if we are keeping track.
Dan Soder: On the Road
This comedy special has been out for a minute, and it’s mostly about aging (woof), but it is funny and it’s free on Youtube. His hands kinda creep me out, but I love his standup always. Look at the JOY on his face:
Alex Edelman: Just For Us
This show had successful NYC and LA runs so I was stoked to see this coming to HBO in April. I was kinda mourning my old life of going to shows in NYC and didn’t take myself when I had the chance. I am hoping there is more in store than the preview lets on but here are the NYT thoughts.
Other comedian-y things:
1. Jordan Jensen
Have I got a weirdo for you. She also happens to be my new favorite person on the internet. It’s dark, it’s fucked up, but she cracks me up. Here is a part of her set about her dead Dad.
If you want to see some truly unhinged internet, check out the podcast Bein’ Ian with Jordan, where he’s basically in love with her, we aren’t sure she even wants to date dudes (even though she keeps dating dudes), and they post it on Youtube for everyone to watch while ignoring their other comedian-degenerate guests!
2. Mike Birbiglia’s Podcast Working it Out
So many awesome comedy conversations, currently waiting for the Rory Scovel one I saw get taped, but hasn’t been released. I think they are better if you watch them on YouTube vs listening on Spotify, FYI.
great episodes, perfect for hot girl walks:
3. Beth Stelling “If You Didn’t Want Me Then”
It’s not new, but this is my version of watching Friend’s reruns. I put this on when I don’t know what to watch. I can’t believe more people don’t watch her shit. It’s on Netflix.
We should be best friends, please let her know for me.
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4. Nate Bargatze
His past 3 specials. Just watch them all. This is not new news. Take your parents to see his shows. They will laugh. Everyone can go home pretending we go see shows still. Tickets to his shows are a great gift idea, btw.
Hello World (Amazon Prime Video)
The Greatest Average American (Netflix)
The Tennessee Kid (Netflix)