For a few years now, the Austin comedy scene has been dominated by a new ecosystem led by Joe Rogan and Tony Hinchcliffe. The city is now nationally known as a haven for their style of “say whatever shitty thing you want, it doesn’t even need a punchline” comedy. For these guys (and their disciples […]
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Before She Was a Scary Drug Dealer on ‘Euphoria,’ Martha Kelly Was the Funniest Person in Austin
Years ago, Martha Kelly told one of the most unsettling jokes I’ve ever heard. It involved her cat dying — and Kelly sobbing while holding her body. Still, the punchline was very funny (she was secretly happy because, when alive, the cat never let Kelly hold her). “There is a part of me that delights […]
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Yee-Ha-Ha-Ha: How Austin Made Texas a Comedy Powerhouse
On a mild September Friday night in Spicewood, hundreds of Hill Country residents flocked to Angel’s Icehouse’s first-ever comedy night. Headliner Darius Bennett stepped onto the outdoor stage of the venue, which is known for its spectacular views, live music, and, on this night, lots of kids. Much to his surprise, Bennett, a regular at […]