/tags/comedy Comedy en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:40:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-02-27/how-colorado-comedian-ren-q-dawe-found-a-way-to-respond-with-laughter-to-anti-trans-legislation A new comedy tour launching this weekend in Boulder features a lineup of all transgender comedians. The tour was developed as a humorous response to anti-trans bathroom bills rolling out of legislatures around the country. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:40:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-02-27/how-colorado-comedian-ren-q-dawe-found-a-way-to-respond-with-laughter-to-anti-trans-legislation In The NoCo, Ariel Lavery, Brad Turner, Erin O'Toole /podcast/inthenoco/2024-08-14/divorce-and-single-motherhood-are-funnier-than-you-think-just-ask-comedian-stephanie-sprenger Stephanie Sprenger is a standup comedian who jokes about being a single mom and dating again after going through a divorce. She’s part of a group presenting an evening of comedy and storytelling focused on womanhood this Thursday in Lafayette. Today on In The NoCo, she shares some laughs. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 11:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-08-14/divorce-and-single-motherhood-are-funnier-than-you-think-just-ask-comedian-stephanie-sprenger In The NoCo, Ariel Lavery, Erin O'Toole /news/2024-07-06/will-climate-change-factor-in-the-november-elections-maybe-if-we-laugh-about-it Comedians at a “Stand Up for Climate Comedy” show hope global warming jokes will make climate a priority in the upcoming elections. Sat, 06 Jul 2024 11:52:00 GMT /news/2024-07-06/will-climate-change-factor-in-the-november-elections-maybe-if-we-laugh-about-it Frani Halperin and Jamie Sudler, H2O Radio /podcast/inthenoco/2024-06-20/boulder-comedy-festival-organizer-brings-together-comics-from-different-backgrounds The Boulder Comedy Festival kicked off this week featuring a diverse set of performers from around Colorado and the country. The event is organized by a local comic who makes it her mission to include a big variety of performers. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 11:30:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-06-20/boulder-comedy-festival-organizer-brings-together-comics-from-different-backgrounds In The NoCo, Ariel Lavery, Erin O'Toole /show/kuncs-colorado-edition/2021-10-26/colorado-edition-school-board-races-proposition-119-the-fate-of-entertainment-venues On today’s episode of Colorado Edition, we learn why school board races across the country are becoming increasingly contentious ahead of the November election. We also look at a ballot proposal that would fund new tutoring programs for students. And, we hear how Fort Collins venues are navigating the latest COVID-19 guidelines. Tue, 26 Oct 2021 20:05:08 GMT /show/kuncs-colorado-edition/2021-10-26/colorado-edition-school-board-races-proposition-119-the-fate-of-entertainment-venues Colorado Edition /arts-life/2021-02-10/a-comedian-walks-into-a-pandemic-and-opens-a-comedy-club The past year has given us a lot to be sad about. But Fort Collins comedian David Rodriguez believes it’s time to start laughing again — together, in a shared space. It’s why he’s reopening the former music venue Hodi’s Half Note this week as a new comedy club, The Comedy Fort. KUNC arts reporter Stacy Nick spoke with Rodriguez about his plans and why, just like telling a joke, timing is everything. Thu, 11 Feb 2021 00:38:01 GMT /arts-life/2021-02-10/a-comedian-walks-into-a-pandemic-and-opens-a-comedy-club Stacy Nick /arts-life/2020-03-18/in-the-midst-of-a-pandemic-humor-researcher-says-make-laughter-infectious During this unprecedented time, finding coping mechanisms for anxiety, stress and isolation will be critical. You can go for a run, write in a journal —… Wed, 18 Mar 2020 22:41:32 GMT /arts-life/2020-03-18/in-the-midst-of-a-pandemic-humor-researcher-says-make-laughter-infectious Stacy Nick /arts-life/2018-10-29/when-scientists-experiment-with-comedy-results-are-riotous There's a common stereotype that scientists aren't funny -- they're smart, anti-social, maybe a little odd, but definitely not funny."I'm a professor,… Mon, 29 Oct 2018 22:29:54 GMT /arts-life/2018-10-29/when-scientists-experiment-with-comedy-results-are-riotous Stacy Nick /arts-life/2016-04-28/dust-off-the-title-cards-and-tune-up-the-piano-the-denver-silent-film-fest-is-back Whether you like your movies with silent operas or screaming guitars, we’ve got you covered.For those of you who missed comedian David Cross in March,… Thu, 28 Apr 2016 11:00:00 GMT /arts-life/2016-04-28/dust-off-the-title-cards-and-tune-up-the-piano-the-denver-silent-film-fest-is-back Stacy Nick /2014-05-14/how-funny-or-die-makes-room-for-what-works Funny or Die, a website founded by comedians including Will Ferrell, is finding ways to channel the loose comedy of the Internet into projects both online and on television. Wed, 14 May 2014 07:41:00 GMT /2014-05-14/how-funny-or-die-makes-room-for-what-works Eric Deggans