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Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Comedian dishes on why people are flocking to podcasts for their information
Comedian Kelsey Cook offered her thoughts on why more and more people are flocking to podcasts for their information, as well as what has contributed to the meteoric rise of stand-up comedy in recent years. Cook has been a stand-up comedian for over 15 years, and her most recent special, "Mark Your Territory," premiered on Hulu and YouTube on Feb. 11. The main reason she believes people are turning to podcasts over mainstream media boils down to a lack of trust and relatability between the mainstream media and the public. Comic Aaron Weber Reveals The Secret Behind Comedy's 'Boom' And Why It's 'Never Been Bigger' "I think people are starting to get more of their political information from podcasts because I think people want to feel like they can trust the interviewer more. And oftentimes, podcasters are people who present as just like, 'I am one of you,'" said Cook. "Especially if it's a comedian, it feels very like, this is a person who's just like us." She also noted that people have a much easier time relating to comedians and podcasters, who typically present themselves as everyday people, than they would a politician or news anchor. Read On The Fox News App "This [podcaster] isn't another politician or maybe a news anchor that we don't necessarily relate to as much. And so I think that's kind of why people have turned more to podcasts for not just feeling like they trust the host more, but also, it's like a very different interview environment," said the comedian. "I think the things that are being talked about are a little more laid back. Feels like potentially a more authentic interview than on a major news source." Comic Ari Shaffir Urges Americans To Put Down The Phone, Turn Off The News, And 'Find Some Joy' In The World The 2024 election cycle put this idea of the public trusting podcasters over legacy media into the spotlight, with President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance allocating large portions of their time on the campaign trail to appearing on popular podcasts such as the Joe Rogan Experience and the Tim Dillon Show. This strategy paid off, with Trump winning the popular vote in 2024 and continuing to see his approval ratings at personal all-time highs after the election. Cook also touched on comedy becoming a freer medium than it ever has been, with comics having the ability to say whatever they want — whether they're on-stage or in the podcast studio — and find an audience who's interested in what they say. As Cook explained, there are no longer gatekeepers who are able to mediate what comics are able to convey to their audiences. "I do think that comedy's become a more free medium. I think more than ever, people have been able to find their own fan base, and it doesn't necessarily have to be like, you don't have to be everybody's cup of tea," Cook claimed. "I think it is becoming very free where people can kind of do what they want, say what they want, and their fans will find them." As far as stand-up comedy, Cook feels that the biggest reason for its recent surge in popularity was the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in people paying more attention to social media and streaming services than ever before. Click Here For More Coverage Of Media And Culture "I think the thing that's probably helped comedy explode the most was probably the pandemic. You know, everybody was inside on their phones watching TV, watching their phone, and that became a time for comics to make as much content as you could because there was such a demand for it," said Cook. The end of the pandemic was the beginning of the touring boom for stand-ups, according to Cook. Many people who found their favorite comedians via social media and streaming services during the lockdowns were finally able to see their favorite acts in person. "I think you saw people finding their new favorite comics over the pandemic, and then once things opened back up and people could start touring again, people were like, 'great, this person's coming to my city, I've been cooped up inside for however long now, I want to go out and do stuff.' And so I think a lot of us saw a big touring boom, especially once people could go out and kind of resume normal life again." According to Pollstar, revenue from stand-up shows had doubled from 2022 to 2024, with the combined gross revenue among the top 25 comedians during the past year being $582.7 article source: Comedian dishes on why people are flocking to podcasts for their information
Fox News
20-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Comedian dishes on why people are flocking to podcasts for their information
Comedian Kelsey Cook offered her thoughts on why more and more people are flocking to podcasts for their information, as well as what has contributed to the meteoric rise of stand-up comedy in recent years. Cook has been a stand-up comedian for over 15 years, and her most recent special, "Mark Your Territory," premiered on Hulu and YouTube on Feb. 11. The main reason she believes people are turning to podcasts over mainstream media boils down to a lack of trust and relatability between the mainstream media and the public. "I think people are starting to get more of their political information from podcasts because I think people want to feel like they can trust the interviewer more. And oftentimes, podcasters are people who present as just like, 'I am one of you,'" said Cook. "Especially if it's a comedian, it feels very like, this is a person who's just like us." She also noted that people have a much easier time relating to comedians and podcasters, who typically present themselves as everyday people, than they would a politician or news anchor. "This [podcaster] isn't another politician or maybe a news anchor that we don't necessarily relate to as much. And so I think that's kind of why people have turned more to podcasts for not just feeling like they trust the host more, but also, it's like a very different interview environment," said the comedian. "I think the things that are being talked about are a little more laid back. Feels like potentially a more authentic interview than on a major news source." The 2024 election cycle put this idea of the public trusting podcasters over legacy media into the spotlight, with President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance allocating large portions of their time on the campaign trail to appearing on popular podcasts such as the Joe Rogan Experience and the Tim Dillon Show. This strategy paid off, with Trump winning the popular vote in 2024 and continuing to see his approval ratings at personal all-time highs after the election. Cook also touched on comedy becoming a freer medium than it ever has been, with comics having the ability to say whatever they want — whether they're on-stage or in the podcast studio — and find an audience who's interested in what they say. As Cook explained, there are no longer gatekeepers who are able to mediate what comics are able to convey to their audiences. "I do think that comedy's become a more free medium. I think more than ever, people have been able to find their own fan base, and it doesn't necessarily have to be like, you don't have to be everybody's cup of tea," Cook claimed. "I think it is becoming very free where people can kind of do what they want, say what they want, and their fans will find them." As far as stand-up comedy, Cook feels that the biggest reason for its recent surge in popularity was the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in people paying more attention to social media and streaming services than ever before. "I think the thing that's probably helped comedy explode the most was probably the pandemic. You know, everybody was inside on their phones watching TV, watching their phone, and that became a time for comics to make as much content as you could because there was such a demand for it," said Cook. The end of the pandemic was the beginning of the touring boom for stand-ups, according to Cook. Many people who found their favorite comedians via social media and streaming services during the lockdowns were finally able to see their favorite acts in person. "I think you saw people finding their new favorite comics over the pandemic, and then once things opened back up and people could start touring again, people were like, 'great, this person's coming to my city, I've been cooped up inside for however long now, I want to go out and do stuff.' And so I think a lot of us saw a big touring boom, especially once people could go out and kind of resume normal life again." According to Pollstar, revenue from stand-up shows had doubled from 2022 to 2024, with the combined gross revenue among the top 25 comedians during the past year being $582.7 million.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Andrew Schulz Announces New Netflix Comedy Special ‘Life'
EXCLUSIVE: Comedian Andrew Schulz has taped a new pregnancy-themed special, Life, that's set to premiere globally on Netflix on March 4. Filmed during a record-setting run at New York's Beacon Theatre, the special is Schulz's second for Netflix, on the heels of Schulz Saves America, a four-parter in which he dissected the most controversial topics of 2020. In the special, directed by Troy Miller, which is billed as the comic's most personal yet, he offers a look at the hilarious and humbling journey of trying to start a family, breaking down the chaos of IVF like only he can. From pumping out samples to dodging emotional landmines, it's raw, real, and will make you grateful your swimmers (probably) work. More from Deadline Comedians Matt Rife & Paul Elia Unveiling New 'LowKey Comedy' Special This Month Comedian Kelsey Cook Unveils 'Mark Your Territory,' Second Special For Hulu To Premiere In February Hulu Unveils Title, Premiere Date For Jessica Kirson Stand-Up Special Exec producers on the special include Schulz, Dov Mamann, Mark Gagnon, and Miller. Dakota Films was the production company. One of today's most popular comics, Schultz recently wrapped his sold-out global Life Tour, which included back-to-back sellouts at Madison Square Garden, Los Angeles' Kia Forum and Arena, two shows at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena, and over 70 arenas and theaters across the U.S., Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia. In a bold move during his last tour, he bought back his most recent special, Infamous, from a major streamer after rejecting creative notes and distributed it independently. After amassing over 20 million views on YouTube, it became one of the platform's most-watched comedy specials, cementing Schulz as a pioneer in direct-to-fan content distribution. Prior to Schulz Saves America, Schulz also went directly to YouTube with his specials, 5:5:1 and 4:4:1. In the podcast world, Schulz is known for his show Flagrant, which boasts 1.3 billion views on YouTube and has featured headline-grabbing guests like President Donald Trump, Joe Rogan, 50 Cent, Mr. Beast, Shane Gillis, and Jelly Roll. He also co-hosts The Brilliant Idiots podcast, blending comedy with cultural commentary, with Charlamagne tha God. Schulz's recent TV and film credits include starring in Netflix's hit comedy series Tires, the Western drama The Thicket alongside Peter Dinklage, and Amazon MGM's football comedy The Underdoggs with Snoop Dogg. He also appeared in Netflix's You People with Eddie Murphy, Jonah Hill, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and 20th/Hulu's remake of the cult classic White Men Can't Jump with Jack Harlow. The comic is represented by CAA, manager Dov Mamann, and Yorn, Levine, Barnes. Best of Deadline 'Paradise' Episode Release Guide: When Are New Episodes Streaming On Hulu? 2025 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Oscars, Spirits, Grammys, Tonys, Guilds & More Everything We Know About Christopher Nolan's Next Film – 'The Odyssey': Release Date, Cast And More
