PinnedStephen HillenmeyerinThe Stand Up SpotLorne Michaels Hints at SNL DepartureIn a recent interview with USA Today, the brilliant mind behind Saturday Night Live since it’s inception suggested that the end of his…Oct 22, 2020Oct 22, 2020
Stephen HillenmeyerinThe Stand Up SpotJim Gaffigan is 2020’s Busiest ComedianOne of the legends of the game at this point, there’s no doubt that Jim Gaffigan could’ve taken 2020 as a gap year, phoned it in for a…Dec 2, 2020Dec 2, 2020
Stephen HillenmeyerinThe Stand Up SpotWhy Netflix Removed The Chappelle ShowEarly in November, fans of Dave Chappelle’s legendary sketch show were beyond excited when Netflix put all of the show’s seasons up on…Dec 2, 2020Dec 2, 2020
Stephen HillenmeyerinThe Stand Up SpotReview: Kevin Hart’s “Zero F**k’s Given”Two weeks ago, Kevin Hart released his seventh stand up special exclusively on Netlflix, with the title, “Zero F**ks Given”. Per usual…Dec 2, 2020Dec 2, 2020
Stephen HillenmeyerinThe Stand Up SpotNovember 7th SNL Review — Dave Chappelle and The Foo FightersThis past Saturday, Dave Chappelle hosted NBC’s flagship program, Saturday Night Live, with musical guest, The Foo Fighters. Essentially…Nov 10, 2020Nov 10, 2020
Stephen HillenmeyerinThe Stand Up Spot5 Comedians Poised to Blow Up in 2021As I’ve covered a few times now, stand-up comedy is coming back, and looks like it’ll be in a reliable state for touring comics to get…Nov 8, 2020Nov 8, 2020
Stephen HillenmeyerinThe Stand Up SpotOctober 31st SNL Review — John Mulaney and The StrokesThis past Saturday, John Mulaney hosted NBC’s flagship sketch comedy program, Saturday Night Live, with The Strokes as a musical guest. It…Nov 2, 2020Nov 2, 2020
Stephen HillenmeyerinThe Stand Up SpotOctober 24th SNL Review — Adele and H.E.RThis past Saturday, SNL was hosted by pop megastar, Adele, with the musical guest being the indie band, H.E.R. Adele was a first time host…Oct 26, 2020Oct 26, 2020
Stephen HillenmeyerinThe Stand Up SpotStand-Up Venues are Coming Back, Here’s What it Looks LikeFor a few months now, Center Stage, a comedic staple of the Atlanta stand-up scene, has been holding socially distanced, mandate compliant…Oct 26, 2020Oct 26, 2020
Stephen HillenmeyerinThe Stand Up SpotOctober 17th SNL Review: Issa Rae and Justin BeiberThis past Saturday, actress and comedian, Issa Rae, hosted Saturday Night Live with help from musical guest, Justin Bieber. Following suit…Oct 19, 2020Oct 19, 2020