Robin Thede Is More Than FunnyOn this week’s episode of the Cut’s podcast, comedian Robin Thede talks A Black Lady Sketch Show’s upcoming fourth season, fame, and legacy.
Things are Good on Planet PattiWith her first big, earnest role under her belt, comedian Patti Harrison is now into “clean, acceptable” humor. Just kidding.
The Hot Messes of the Wellness WorldOn the podcast POOG, comedians Jacqueline Novak and Kate Berlant find joy (and shame) in everything from colonics to eating tinned fish in bed.
ByAngelina Chapin
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Jean Smart Is Hitting Her StridePlaying a Joan Rivers–esque comic in Hacks, the 69-year-old actress is doing some of the best work of her career.
Joel Kim Booster on His Queer Influences“I felt a really deep connection to the subtextual queer narrative of X-Men, even before there were any out queer characters populating its pages.”
More Natasha Rothwell, I Beg of YouInsecure’s funniest cast member on tough friendships, comedy, and teaching her team how to advocate for a black woman.
Who Is Nora From Queens?Below the crude humor and misfired racial commentary, Awkwafina’s sitcom hints at a common fear: that you’re nowhere close to who you want to be.
ByCatherine Zhang
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Big FriendsLolly Adefope plays the funny bestie on Shrill, but she’s nobody’s stereotype.
