Comedian Dan Perlman’s comedy short films have appeared three times on Punchup’s “Top Ten Most Watched Comedy” rankings in October, tied with Dan Soder for the most appearances of any creator on the platform.
Perlman is co-creator of Flatbush Misdemeanors, a web series that gained attention at film festivals and was eventually picked up by Showtime for two seasons. After Showtime declined to renew the series and it disappeared from streaming after a Paramount merger, Perlman got messages from fans asking where they could watch it. At first, he would just send them private Vimeo links to watch. But later, he shifted them to Punchup, where viewers can watch free after signing up with their email.
Perlman says moving his content to Punchup has paid off: he’s collected “thousands and thousands” of email subscribers, which gives him a direct connection to his fans for any new work. His direct access to fans has also helped boost new projects, giving videos an initial surge in views that can help push them into YouTube’s recommendations. In an interview with The Jokebook, he discusses the benefits of going directly to audiences and finding success outside traditional entertainment gatekeepers.
Maria Bamford reveals to The New Yorker that she earned $350,000 for a Netflix comedy special and paid her opener $5,000 after learning she was being paid just $500. Bamford also discusses receiving $10,500 for participating in Judd Apatow’s documentary and a new project with Blonde Medicine centered on financial transparency in comedy.
Instagram tests Features, a new long-form video format allowing select creators to upload horizontal videos up to 90 minutes long, including stand-up specials and podcasts.
David Zucker recommends comedians with access to Instagram’s new 90-minute video test to upload full stand-up specials.
The New York Times covers AI-generated comedians stealing jokes from female stand-ups in a column by Jason Zinoman.
Matt Ruby interviews The Stand booker Adele Carollo about how comedians get booked.
Comedy Central returns to full-length stand-up specials after more than five years with Chloe Radcliffe’s Eyes Down Here, which she promoted with three billboards addressing former crushes by name.
Marianne Ways reaches her Kickstarter goal to create an archival magazine documenting New York’s alt-comedy scene.
Don’t Tell Comedy partners with global production and distribution company Banijay to distribute its 115-hour stand-up library internationally and develop new programming.
Ali Siddiq argues in The Butler Collegian that internet fame and crowd work obscures the discipline behind stand-up.
Amy Poehler earns WSJ. Magazine’s 2026 Comedy Innovator recognition for her podcast Good Hang.
Max Amini sets a Dolby Theatre record across performance genres with six sold-out shows, drawing 20,086 attendees across three dates.
Funny AF winner Ron Taylor kicks off Van Cooked Meals, a four-episode comedy cooking series premiering November 2 on LOL! Network’s YouTube channel.
Conan O’Brien argues that political messaging can undermine comedy when it takes priority over storytelling.
Jason Sudeikis backs Tina Fey and Seth Meyers as potential successors to Lorne Michaels at Saturday Night Live.
Andrew Schulz discusses his role in Street Fighter, including physical preparation and Schulz’s transition from stand-up to acting.
Saturday Night Live UK adds 27,000 YouTube subscribers and 16.7 million views in the week ending October 31, reaching 296,000 subscribers.
Zach Cregger discusses his move from sketch comedy to major horror filmmaking as Resident Evil approaches $400 million worldwide.
John Bishop hosts John Bishop’s Comedy Night At The Coliseum, a new Sky stand-up showcase with established acts and new talent.
Instagram head Adam Mosseri addresses AI-generated comedians stealing jokes from stand-up comics.
He also explains how Instagram's algorithm “actually works”.
Paul Conyers shares ten lessons learned from ten years of performing stand-up comedy.
Taylor Tomlinson explains why self-deprecating jokes can sometimes insult the audience.
She also shares advice for writing stronger material by focusing on what makes you angry or what you feel strongly about.
Michelle Wolf claims Amy Schumer took credit for writing Kim Kardashian's Saturday Night Live monologue, which Wolf says she wrote.
Steve Carell explains that the key to a funny comedic performance is playing a character who doesn't realize they're in a comedy.
Specials, Festivals, Events, Tours
Upcoming specials from Pauly Shore (PlayStation 5 Live TV, November 1; YouTube, November 17), Ron Funches (Gorilla Comedy+, November 2; YouTube, December 1), and Mike Tyson (Netflix, November 3). You can find links to previously-released specials here.
Jerry Seinfeld announces a 12-show Las Vegas residency at Wynn’s Encore Theater in 2027.
Media outlet The Black Hoody announces a free live show featuring Chris Distefano and New York Comedy Club owner Emilio Savone on November 10 at the club’s East Village location.
Festival Submissions (Full list here)
West End Comedy Festival • March 5–7, 2027 • Atlanta, GA. Selected comedians receive at least two performance spots, with one comic winning the $500 Best of West Award. Submission fee: $40. Deadline: November 1, 2026. Submit here.
Wasatch Improv Festival • January 21–23, 2027 • West Jordan, UT. Improv teams can apply for 20-minute performance slots, while individual improvisers can apply for a festival ensemble. Submission fee: $25. Deadline: November 1, 2026. Submit here.
Comedy Jobs (Full list here)
Global Tetrahedron (The Onion) · Chicago, IL. Writing Fellowship, Spring 2027. Full-time. $35,000/six months.
Oakridge · Los Angeles, CA. Stand-Up Comedy Intern – Testing Material at the Fourth Wall Comedy Club. Compensation not listed.
The Loony Bin Comedy Club · Remote, USA. Meta Ads Manager – Facebook & Instagram Advertising for Comedy Clubs. Freelance. Up to $1,000/month.
Denver Comedy Underground · Denver and Golden, CO. General Manager. $25–35/hour.
Netflix · Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY. Counsel/Manager, Business & Legal Affairs – Original Stand-Up, Sketch & Comedy Formats, Administrative Assistant – Business & Legal Affairs (Stand-Up Comedy), and Manager, Communications – Nonfiction Series & Standup. $80,000–390,000/year.
Amazon MGM Studios · Culver City, CA. Creative Assistant, Comedy Series. $25–35/hour.
One FunnySistah Entertainment · Brooklyn, NY. Comedy Festival Project Manager. Part-time, Contract, Temporary. $25–35/hour.
Live Nation Entertainment · Beverly Hills, CA. Tour Marketing Director – Comedy. Compensation not listed.
Upright Citizens Brigade · Los Angeles, CA; Pittsburgh, PA. Stand-Up Comedy Instructor – Los Angeles and Improv Instructor – Pittsburgh. Part-time. $60/hour.
Arcade Comedy Theater · Pittsburgh, PA. Teaching Artists. $25–40/hour.
Smosh · Burbank / Los Angeles, CA. Production Manager. Full-time. $75,000–80,000/year.
Gigs and Auditions
Jon Yeager announces available November comedy spots across Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland, inviting comics to contact him or Rebel Base for bookings.
Island Exclusives LLC · New York, NY. Podcast Cohost. Part-time. $50–100/episode plus sponsorship revenue share.
Barry Katz × JAM Comedy · Online. Stand-Up Comedy Clip Submissions for feedback from Barry Katz.
Showtime Presents · Boston, MA. Christmas Pop-Up Bar – Elf Entertainer & Event Host. Contract. $23–27/hour.
The Free Association · London, UK. Guest Comedy Show Submissions. Box office revenue share.
Upwork · Stamford, CT. Comedy Video Editor for Scripted Series. Freelance. $8,000 fixed project budget.
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