Comedy

How 800 Pound Gorilla Solved a Serious Problem in Comedy
Ryan Bitzer and Damion Greiman are the founders of 800 Pound Gorilla, a comedy media company that produces, distributes, and markets stand-up specials for some of the biggest names...
Comedian Mary Lynn Rajskub on Risk-Taking | Entrepreneur
For comedian and actor Mary Lynn Rajskub, creating a steady stream of comedy since the 1990s has been both fun and a form of therapy. Plus, as she told...
How Piff the Magic Dragon Conjured Success | Entrepreneur
"No one really likes a dickhead, but a dickhead in a dragon outfit is hilarious."So says Piff the Magic Dragon, aka John van der Put, a performer whose act...
‘Derry Girls’ Dad Tommy Tiernan Tours New Stand-Up Show | Entrepreneur
"For me, not staying busy is like when you see a sad lion or some kind of medicated large cat behind bars at a zoo — it just doesn't...
David Cross on Touring and If ‘Arrested Development’ Should Come Back | Entrepreneur
David Cross is a self-described "professional talker," but let's go ahead and expand on that bio just a bit. Cross is one of the funniest human beings on this...
This Prank on Mark Cuban Led to a $640,000 Offer for Prank-O | Entrepreneur
Ryan Walther, co-founder of prank gift box and gag gift company Prank-O, has had a passion for comedy from a young age. "It goes back to when I was...
How Tom Coverly Uses Humor, Magic And His Own Story To Discuss Suicide Prevention
Trigger warning: discusses suicide prevention. In an effort to raise awareness around National Suicide Prevention Month, Jessica Abo sat down with several entrepreneurs and mental health advocates to learn...
How Failing as a Stand-up Comic Made Me a Better Entrepreneur | Entrepreneur
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In the middle of a quarter-life crisis, I began evaluating my professional career choices. While working a day job as a...