I quit my job at Microsoft to pursue comedy. Pursuing my passion wasn't always glamorous — but here's how I did it.

After four years in tech, Austin Nasso decided to try to make it as a full-time standup comedian. Here's how he made the leap ...

Techie left his job at Microsoft to pursue comedy; shares how to recognize the difference between a ‘hobby and a career’

Austin Nasso, a former Microsoft software engineer, left his high-paying tech job to pursue stand-up comedy full-time. A UCLA ...
Yahoo

Caleb Hearon's job is comedy—and calling out 'right-wing fascist freaks'

It's a bit tough to pin Caleb Hearon down, but that's expected now that he's become one of the most booked comedians in the business — sold-out tours, multiple movie deals, and a popular podcast that ...
Newsweek

Billy Crystal Does Stand-Up Job in Broadway Comedy ‘Mr. Saturday Night’

Early on in Mr. Saturday Night, the new Broadway musical based on the movie of the same name, Billy Crystal takes the stage, reprising his role as Buddy Young Jr., a past-his-sell-by-date stand-up ...
Flickering Myth

Movie Review – Playdate (2025)

Playdate, 2025. Directed by Luke Greenfield. Starring Kevin James, Alan Ritchson, Sarah Chalke, Alan Tudyk, Stephen Root, and ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Kent Alterman eyes Comedy Central job

Comedy Central is eyeing former New Line executive Kent Alterman as head of original programming. By Nellie Andreeva, The Associated Press Comedy Central is eyeing former New Line executive Kent ...