Stories Tagged as
Comedy
Entertainment companies get serious about comedy
by
Adriene Hill
Nov 25, 2015
Streaming services and cable channels are clamoring for stand-up comedy
Comedian Greg Proops takes the Marketplace Quiz
Nov 13, 2015
Greg Proops, author of "The Smartest Book in the World," takes our money-inspired personality quiz.
Dying is easy. Comedy is hard. Dropping the mic is harder.
by
David Brancaccio
and Katie Long
Sep 29, 2015
A comedian explains why some mics are better than others.
Joke stealing is no laughing matter
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Adriene Hill
Aug 24, 2015
Some are making money tweeting others' material. That breaks a comedian code.
Judd Apatow on his band of comedians and radio roots
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Bridget Bodnar
Jun 24, 2015
His interviews are compiled in a new book, "Sick in the Head."
Tony Wagner/Marketplace
Inside an alternative universe of currencies
Jan 15, 2015
Satirists Sam Weiner and Daniel Kibblesmith introduce us to the hippest money around.
How to buy the things money can't buy
Dec 26, 2014
Satirists Sam Weiner and Daniel Kibblesmith on how to buy what you thought had to be earned.
For public good, not for profit.
This year's must-have holiday gifts
Dec 12, 2014
Sam Weiner and Daniel Kibblesmith present their 2014 holiday gift guide.
Record labels try their luck at comedy
Oct 12, 2014
Record labels are relying on comedy as music sales continue to decline.
My money story: Comedian Jimmy Pardo
by
Nick White
Jul 16, 2014
Stand-up comedian Jimmy Pardo explains how sometimes you don't choose your dreams, but they choose you.