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The Comedy Bureau Field Report, a nice, neat rundown of comedy news (and news about nothing else), with Comedy Bureau founder and director Jake Kroeger.

3D AGO

Ep. 286: Chris Colthurst & Better Living Through Improv

Taking a cue from San Diego's biggest annual happening, Comic-Con, Chris Colthurst is paving a way in similar fashion for all things celebrating and enlightening in the art form of theatrical improvisation by founding ImprovCon. We talk to Chris all about how much and how in-depth the improv will be in this convention (which even includes dramatic improv). Follow all things ImprovCon @improvcon on IG and mark your calendars for Aug. 20th-23rd for the inaugural ImprovCon. Produced by Jake Kroeger Music by Brian Granillo Artwork by Andrew Delman and Jake Kroeger Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1h 10m
MAR 26

Ep. 285: Jeremy Pinsly & Opening a Brand Spankin' New NYC Comedy Club in 2026

Believe it or not, NYC is about to add to its leading comedy club per capita stats with its newest spot, The Greenpoint Comedy Club. We get into the nitty gritty and the joy and everything in between with opening a new comedy club in one comedy's undisputed cultural centers with founder and owner, Jeremy Pinsly on this week's TCB Field Report. Follow The Greenpoint Comedy Club @greenpointcomedyclub on IG and get tix and info at greenpointcomedyclub.com. Follow Jeremy @jeremypinsly on IG. Produced by Jake Kroeger Music by Brian Granillo Artwork by Andrew Delman and Jake Kroeger Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1h 16m
MAR 12

Ep. 284: Nikolai Phalen & Dreaming Big Comedy Dreams (and Often in English) in Barcelona

Many of you are constantly pondering what's mutating in the Austin comedy scene, but not only are there plenty of other ever evolving comedy scenes around the country including an English language one in Barcelona, Spain. We chat with Nikolai Phalen who transplanted himself to Barcelona to thrive on his own terms and create the most daring show he could possibly imagine, Fever Dream TV, all on this week's TCB Field Report. Follow Nikolai @its.k0lya on IG and tix for NYC Fringe run of Fever Dream TV, 4/4-4/17 are on sale here. Produced by Jake Kroeger Music by Brian Granillo Artwork by Andrew Delman and Jake Kroeger Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2h 25m
FEB 25

Ep. 283: Jackie Kashian & Finding Joy in Rage

Jackie Kashian has long been and continues to be one of our absolute favorite comedians working today. Even in such dire, seemingly hopeless times, her brand new hour special, Alter-Kashian, much of which has to do with a very timely rage, is a much needed and very effective salve. We catch up with Jackie and the arrival of her latest and greatest on this week's TCB Field Report. Follow Jackie @jackiekashian on socials and watch her brand new special, from Blonde Medicine, Alter-Kashian here. Produced by Jake Kroeger Music by Brian Granillo Album Art by Jenny Fine Artwork by Andrew Delman and Jake Kroeger Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1h 11m
FEB 18

Ep. 282: Chandler Dean & Sparking Joy Through Abolishing Everything

Oft these days, the question, "How do you do comedy in times like these?", gets asked into the wind only to go nowhere. Yet, comedy persists and we'd highlight Chandler Dean and his beautifully subversive comedy game show, Abolish Everything!, arrives as the perfect satirical humor for this current moment. We chat with Dean all about the inception, development, and ethos of his ruthless debate show that highlights the very best of the indie NYC comedy scene on this week's TCB Field Report. Follow Chandler @chandlerjdean and Abolish Everything! @abolisheverythingnyc across platforms (and watch it here on Nebula.tv Produced by Jake Kroeger Music by Brian Granillo Artwork by Andrew Delman and Jake Kroeger Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1h 13m
FEB 11

Ep. 281: Rachel Olson & Being of Service with a Seat at the Table

Taking even part of the reins to a long-standing comedy institution such as The Upright Citizens Brigade can be a tall order and then some. Thankfully, comedy industry veteran, one Rachel Olson has stepped in as Executive Director of UCB LA and is a crucial part of UCB expanding its reach and scope. We have a nice, long chat about how she has hit the ground running, what she is looking for in comedy, and navigating such a position for this week's TCB Field Report. Follow Rachel @rachelxolson on IG and all things UCB LA @ucbtla Produced by Jake Kroeger Music by Brian Granillo Artwork by Andrew Delman and Jake Kroeger Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1h 31m
JAN 31

Ep. 280: Natasha Mercado & Building Your Own Corner of Clown

Natasha Mercado started off 2026 with a bang by putting on very first festival, Soft Clown Fest, a one-day, full throttle celebration of "soft clown", Mercado's own particular movement within the clowning discipline of comedy. Natasha takes us on a wondrous long walk through the winding roads of clown, both past and present as well as LA and beyond and how soft clown fits into it on this week's TCB Field Report. Follow all things Natasha @champagnetashi Produced by Jake Kroeger Music by Brian Granillo Artwork by Andrew Delman and Jake Kroeger Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

59 min
JAN 22

Ep. 279: Mark Vigeant & The Unspoken Inspiration of Getting Your Ass Kicked

When you're someone like the brilliant Mark Vigeant, the road in comedy can be very winding and circuitous, especially for the fact that he's setting to break new ground and push boundaries in the art form of comedy. This week's TCB Field Report has an in-depth conversation with Mark in the middle of him about to release his debut special on Dropout, then, simultaneously, touring and developing two other trailblazing shows and all of what it took to get there and aiming to go further. Follow Mark on TikTok here and on IG here. The Best Man Show premieres on Dropout on Feb. 25th and you can get tix to Welcome to Hell @ LH on 2/21 here. Produced by Jake Kroeger Music by Brian Granillo Artwork by Andrew Delman and Jake Kroeger Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1h 39m

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The Comedy Bureau Field Report, a nice, neat rundown of comedy news (and news about nothing else), with Comedy Bureau founder and director Jake Kroeger.