Joking from a Distance
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Comedian Joel Kim Booster Wants to Take His Stand-Up Indoors Again
Joel Kim Booster joins The Takeaway to discuss the mixture of emotions he feels about returning to live stand-up at this point in the pandemic. May 6, 2021
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Melissa Villaseñor is Ready to Take Her Comedy Back on the Road
Saturday Night Live cast member and stand-up comedian Melissa Villaseñor joins The Takeaway to discuss getting back on the road and performing in comedy clubs this spring and summer. May 3, 2021
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Joking from a Distance: Roy Wood Jr. Reflects On A Year Without In-Person Comedy
Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood Jr. discusses one year of doing comedy during a pandemic, and telling jokes in a post-Trump era. Mar 12, 2021
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Joking From a Distance: Jo Firestone on Teaching a Comedy Class During a Pandemic
The Takeaway speaks with Jo Firestone about how he had to adapt to a new teaching style once COVID-19 struck. Nov 16, 2020
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Comedian Tawny Newsome Enlists in Netflix's 'Space Force'
Comedian Tawny Newsome joins The Takeaway to discuss her role on the Netflix's 'Space Force,' and what the pandemic means for her comedy going forward. May 28, 2020
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Joking from a Distance: Samantha Bee and 'Full Frontal' Writer Kristen Bartlett on Making a Late Night Show from Home
The Takeaway speaks with Samantha Bee and Kristen Bartlett about how they're putting together a new show every week. Apr 23, 2020
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Joking from a Distance: Aparna Nancherla on Finding Humor in our Collective Anxiety
Joking about living with anxiety has been central to Aparna Nancherla’s material for years now, making her brand of humor particularly well suited to this current moment. Apr 13, 2020
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Joking from a Distance: Ziwe Fumudoh on Processing Trauma Through Comedy
Ziwe Fumudoh, a writer for Showtime’s Desus & Mero, joins The Takeaway to talk about where she's looking for levity in this very serious moment. Apr 6, 2020
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Joking from a Distance: Stand-Up Comedian Dan Ahdoot on Social Distancing with His Parents
Comedian Dan Ahdoot was about to get his big break on the Netflix sitcom ‘The Crew’ when filming was halted in March. Since then, he’s been staying with his parents on Long Island. Apr 2, 2020
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Joking from a Distance: Karen Chee on Writing for Late Night from Bed
'Late Night with Seth Meyers' writer Karen Chee returns to The Takeaway to discuss how she's adjusting to creating new material without leaving her room. Apr 1, 2020