Written by: Joseph Santiago on April 5, 2020

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Charlie Barnett’s impact on the world of comedy may be one of the most tragically underreported stories in the comedy industry. He was a selfless comic who gave everything he could to his audiences. He developed a following of struggling performers and artists who tapped into his energy, creativity, and natural delivery. Although Charlie tragically passed away on March 16, 1996, his impact on some of comedy’s greats is still the subject of great discussions. read more

Written by: Joseph Santiago on March 6, 2020

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Tony Woods, who was the first person Dave Chappelle mentioned when he accepted the Mark Twain Prize, has never starred in a movie or headlined his own sitcom or talk show. But few comics today are more naturally funny or have been as influential.

Dave Chappelle accepted his Mark Twain Price on Sunday. The price is comedy’s most prestigious honour. However, with a star cast audience in attendance, which includes Jon Stewart, Tiffany Haddish, and Sarah Silverman among others, he singled out a not-so-familiar name in comedy circles in his speech. Tony Woods. read more

Top 20 Comedy Specials on Netflix, According to Audiences

Written by Joseph Santiago  Feb 28, 2020

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Netflix viewers have taken a particular liking to comedy specials. Every day, millions of viewers are streaming comedy from the likes of Dave Chappelle, Ali Wong, John Mulaney, and others.

However, it can be difficult to know which is worth your time with over 200 plus stand-up comedy specials on Netflix.

Here’s a ranking of 20 of the best comedy specials based on audience popularity on Rotten Tomatoes. read more

Written by: Joseph Santiago

Netflix has really been doubling down on the content of All Kinds recently. From Cartoon to stand up, it seems like there is nothing Netflix is not inclined to throw money at. While all this new content serves its own purpose and keeps us tuned in, it can be tough to find exactly what you’re looking for. With that said, we have taken the time that the amass some of the greatest standup specials on Netflix, so you don’t need to spend another 4 decades looking for something to watch. Let us go ahead and dive into to find out what a few of the funniest comedians on Netflix need to offer you. read more

Written by: Joseph Santiago

“Dave Chappelle Comments Fuel Conspiracy Theories”

Semi-popular YouTube Channels like StrangerThanFiction have been fueled by out-of-context interviews and the patterns that conspiracy theorists seem to pull out of thin air to prove wild claims about how the world is run by shadowy organizations behind the scenes. With the slow decline of radio, as the medium loses listeners to on-demand services like Spotify and Apple’s Podcast service, radio stations like Chicago’s V103 have found that there’s a demo out there looking for intellectually questionable theories of how the world “really works”. read more

Written by: Joseph Santiago

We talked about some of the best stand-up performances previously on Netflix. To try and create a comprehensive list of all the best stand-up performances would be virtually impossible, but we’ve never shied away from the impossible here at BCT. After all, we were the first website to bring NYC comedy fans an online marketplace for tickets.

For those of you that can’t attend a live stand-up routine at the Greenwich Village Comedy Club, or visit Rodney Dangerfield’s namesake in person, sometimes a DVD or stream will have to do in a pinch. So you’re in the mood for comedy right this second? Here’s a list of 21 stand-up favorites that are sure to delight funny bones of all shapes and sizes. read more

Written by Gary Miller

Chicago Comedian Ricky Gonzalez is set to record a live album this weekend. Ricky is an associate producer and regular performer at Comedians You Should Know, (CYSK) a comedy juggernaut in Chicago that runs a weekly showcase every Wednesday at Timothy O’Tooles, their home since 2010, as of this year they have started a show in Los Angeles as well. Their groundbreaking weekly showcases feature the top comedy talent from Chicago and Los Angeles as well as rising stars and established entertainers from across the country. We got a chance to talk to Ricky leading up to the recording. The decision to record at their home base seemed like a no-brainer, read more