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Mikey Day and "Saturday Night Live" head writer Streeter Seidell walk IndieWire through the standout skit from standup Nate Bargatze's hosting debut.

Photo Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/GettyNo matter how tragic reality may be or feel, comedy has always provided a release valve. It’s why Caroline Hirsch first started the New York Comedy Festival 19 years ago, in 2004.“The New York Comedy Festival first started in the aftermath of 9/11 to get the city back on its feet and have New Yorkers experience the healing power of comedy and laughter,” Hirsch tells The Daily Beast. “And it also very much reson...

Here are five things to know about the newest SNL cast member.

An interview with comedian Auguste White, one of the comics featured on Vulture’s list of “Comedians You Should and Will Know” in 2023.

Saturday Night Live will be returning for its 49th season this October and with that announcement they have introduced one new featured player for the season, Chloe Troast. Watch her earlier work and find out more.

A roundup of 25 up-and-coming comedians recommended by over 100 in-the-know industry sources. They’re the performers who have people working in comedy most excited, and you should learn their names now before they’re everywhere.

The News spoke with Chap and members of the comedy group she leads — named Red Hot Poker — about the meaning behind her original production, “Education,” and her comedic side.