Casey Burchby shines a light on the emergent and buzzing Barbara Gray along with a brief interview preluding the comedian’s foray into SF Sketchfest. 

W. Kamau Bell breaks down how Louis C.K. has done the nearly impossible: unifying the comic’s comic title with the country’s comic title, culminating in being the pound for pound best comedian in the world.

W. Kamau Bell takes a look at the expectations, intentions, and affect of comedians in regards to politics, especially in light of Occupy Wall Street. Great read.

janinebrito:

Here’s a thing I wrote about a show that felt like it would give me a heart attack. But in the end, we learn there’s no end-all-be-all in comedy and that stand up takes hard work and dedication throughout your career.

Optimists may look at this as “There’s always more to your journey!”

Pessimists may look at this as “OMG I’M A PRISONER TO THE LAUGHTER FOREVER, AAAGGGGHHHH!”

Kamau bellows a rally cry from Mount SFWeekly to go see Jackie Kashian tomorrow. It’s a sentiment that has been echoed throughout the community. We have spoken. Go see Jackie. (Also Ali Wong and Lydia Popovich).

W. Kamau Bell breaks down the simple yet vitally important articles of the stand-up audience contract that every body should know, observe and respect. 

Bell gives insight to the insider rules present in comedy clubs at home and abroad. 

Attention San Francisco Bay Area. You have a homework assignment, an obligation of sorts. Click to find out your task (don’t worry, it’s fun and informative.)