Mentioned On
Episode Mentions
The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson and Robert Kelly · Apr 29, 2026
Mewling Quim with Mike Finoia
“Mentioned in context of Michael Cox's role booking talent for the program”
Comedy club culture and community dynamicsIn-person vs. on-air personality differencesSocial hierarchy in comedy communities
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Fresh Air · Apr 3, 2026
Julio Torres spins immigrant stress into satire
“Torres worked as a correspondent on The Tonight Show, performing comedy bits”
Immigration visa bureaucracy and catch-22 financial requirementsAbsurdist comedy and magic realism as social commentaryFirst-time filmmaker production challenges and scope management
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Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend · Mar 19, 2026
Staff Review With Laurie Kilmartin
“Laurie references writing a packet for The Tonight Show early in her career”
Oscar ceremony joke writing and developmentStand-up comedy material testing and refinementComedy writing for television versus personal stand-up
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IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson · Feb 18, 2026
No One Tells You to Be a Comedian with Josh Johnson
“Josh Johnson's first major entertainment job writing monologues before moving to The Daily Show”
Comedy as a career path and creative practiceBuilding community through entertainment and local partnershipsDEI initiatives and systemic inequality in entertainment
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