Jen Kirkman News

Vanessa Gonzalez Releases MAMONA Comedy Special and Album

by Rachel Stone — September 15, 2026

Comedian Vanessa Gonzalez releases her comedy special MAMONA as an album via aspecialthing Records and on Hulu, recorded in Austin and following her debut album My Birthday's Tomorrow.

Vanessa Gonzalez to Release MAMONA Comedy Album and Hulu Special

by Rachel Stone — September 8, 2026

Comedian Vanessa Gonzalez will release her sophomore album MAMONA via ASpecialThing Records, with the special airing on Hulu the same day, following her debut MY BIRTHDAY'S TOMORROW.

Cabaret Roundup: August 24-30 – Common, Dez Duron, a Mini RENT Reunion & More

by Rebecca Kaplan — August 24, 2026

Here are a few top picks to consider this week including a free outdoor concert with Common, original RENT co-stars Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal in a duo show, Dez Duron from Maybe Happy Ending in a solo show, and more.

Sara Bareilles, Grace McLean, John Behlmann & More to Join ISAAC OLIVER'S LONELY CHRISTMAS at Ars Nova

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 7, 2023

Ars Nova has revealed an all-star lineup of special guest artists for Isaac Oliver’s Lonely Christmas, a benefit to support Ars Nova.

Tommy McNamara's SMOLDERING Comedy Special & Album Out Now

by Blair Ingenthron — November 11, 2023

Comedian Tommy McNamara's debut comedy special and album 'Smoldering' is now available on YouTube and aspecialthing Records.

Natasha Vaynblat Releases Debut Comedy Album 'WE'RE ALL DADS HERE' on ASPECIALTHING

by Blair Ingenthron — October 21, 2023

Natasha Vaynblat has released her debut comedy album 'WE'RE ALL DADS HERE' on ASPECIALTHING RECORDS.

Lewisville Grand Theater Presents A Night Of Standup

by Stephi Wild — April 14, 2023

The Lewisville Grand Theater will shine a spotlight on some of DFW's funniest folks with two performances of stand-up comedy in the Black Box Theater on Friday, May 5, 2023, at 7 p.

Comedian Alex Hooper Announces New Album 'Calm Down, Peasants'

by Michael Major — February 7, 2022

Alex Hooper was sculpted in Baltimore, MD.

Jen Kirkman, Josh Gondelman, Myq Kaplan To Appear On ASK A POLITICAL SCIENTIST

by A.A. Cristi — May 14, 2020

Three great comedians: Jen Kirkman, Josh Gondelman, and Myq Kaplan are scheduled to appear on Ask A Political Scientist - the livestreaming show hosted by Andrea Jones-Rooy that unpacks political issues and current events using political science and comedy!

VIDEO: Comedy Central Announces CALL YOUR MOTHER Documentary

by Kaitlin Milligan — March 4, 2020

Comedy Central has teamed up with Loki Films for a hilarious ode to moms and the way they have shaped the work of some of comedy's biggest stars.

LIGHTS OUT WITH DAVID SPADE Announces Panelist Line-Up for Premiere Week

by Tori Hartshorn — July 29, 2019

David Spade, host of Comedy Central's new nightly late-night series, Lights Out with David Spade, today announced on Instagram the panelist line-up for the first week of the show.

KAABOO Del Mar Releases Daily Schedules for Sept 14-16th Event

by Tori Hartshorn — July 15, 2019

KAABOO Del Mar is pleased to announce the daily entertainment lineup for its 5th annual event.

Comedian Chris Charpentier Drops Debut Album BRAIN THOUGHTS Today

by Tori Hartshorn — June 28, 2019

Comedian CHRIS CHARPENTIER releases his debut comedy album 'BRAIN THOUGHTS' today on ASPECIALTHING RECORDS.

EIGHTH GRADE, CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME? Among Winners of the 2019 Writers Guild Awards

by Kaitlin Milligan — February 18, 2019

The Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) and the Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) tonight announced the winners of the 2019 Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement in writing for film, television, new media, videogames, news, radio/audio, promotional, and graphic animation categories