Stand Up

Celeste Barber: Fine, thanks Review – a delightful vibrant special

April 12 2023, by Ricky Valero

We review the Netflix stand-up comedy special Celeste Barber: Fine, Thanks, released on April 12, 2023. Before hitting the stage, Celeste Barber was an actress...

Leanne Morgan: I’m Every Woman Review – A Little Southern Comfort

April 11 2023, by Ricky Valero

Leanne Morgan is a veteran of the stand-up comedy game, having hit the stage for over twenty years. However, Morgan is just starting to find...

Lizzy Hoo: Hoo Cares!? Review – A Simple Special With Great Jokes

April 6 2023, by Ricky Valero

If you are like me, I am unfamiliar with Lizzy Hoo. She broke into the comedy scene in 2017 and has quickly risen to the...

Mo’Nique: My Name is Mo’Nique Review – She Came, She Joked, She Conquered

April 4 2023, by Ricky Valero

Mo’Nique’s career has ranged from winning an Academy Award to performing stand-up comedy for over twenty years. My Name is Mo’Nique is her seventh stand-up...

Mae Martin: SAP Review – far from perfect, yet still has some good laughs

March 28 2023, by Ricky Valero

We review the Netflix stand-up comedy special Mae Martin: SAP, which was released on March 28th, 2023.  Mae Martin is a stand-up comedian from Canada...

‘Bert Kreischer: Razzle Dazzle’ Review – The Machine Crushes Again

March 14 2023, by Ricky Valero

A little-known fact, Bert Kreischer was named the top partyer by Rolling Stone, and that article led to the creation of National Lampoon’s Van Wilder. In...

Chris Rock: Selective Outrage Review – a pure masterpiece

March 5 2023, by Ricky Valero

We review the Live Netflix Stand-up Special Chris Rock: Selective Outrage, which aired on March 4th, 2023.  Chris Rock’s first comedy special aired on HBO...

Kathleen Madigan: Hunting Bigfoot Review – an overall strong comedy special

February 21 2023, by Ricky Valero

Kathleen Madigan has been performing stand-up for over 20 years. She has been on every late-night talk show, had her own HBO special, and even...

Jim Jefferies: High n’ Dry Review – a knockout by the comedy legend

February 14 2023, by Ricky Valero

We review the Netflix stand-up special Jim Jefferies: High n’ Dry. It was released on the platform on February 14th, 2023. Jim Jefferies is a...

Nate Bargatze: Hello World Review – a fun special for the whole family

January 31 2023, by Ricky Valero

We review the Prime Video comedy stand-up special Nate Bargatze: Hello World, which was released on January 31st. ate Bargatze broke into the stand-up comedy...

Andrew Santino: Cheeseburger Review – a lacklustre meal that lacked substance

January 11 2023, by Ricky Valero

We review the Netflix comedy stand up special Andrew Santino: Cheeseburger, which was released on January 10th, 2023. Andrew Santino made his stand-up comedy special...

Chelsea Handler: Revolution review – a fun special to end the year

December 27 2022, by Ricky Valero

We review the Netflix comedy stand up special Chelsea Handler: Revolution, which was released on December 27th, 2022. We have the return of Chelsea Handler...

Tom Papa: What A Day! review – a special that the AARP would love

December 13 2022, by Ricky Valero

We review the Netflix comedy special stand-up Tom Papa: What a Day!, which will be released on December 13th, 2022. We have the second Netflix...

‘Trevor Noah: I Wish You Would’ Review – An Overall Forgettable Special

November 23 2022, by Ricky Valero

Trevor Noah is someone who has seen his rise to the top of the landscape quickly ever since succeeding Jon Stewart as host of The...

Deon Cole: Charleen’s Boy Review – A Special That Reminds You Of The Golden Age Of Comedy

November 15 2022, by Ricky Valero

Deon Cole has been doing stand-up comedy for over fifteen years now. You may also recognize him from his recurring role on Black-ish and Grown-ish and...

‘Neal Brennan: Blocks’ Review – An Edgy Special That Hits The Mark

November 9 2022, by Ricky Valero

Neal Brennan has been working in stand-up comedy and comedy since 1992. He co-wrote the cult classic Half Baked with Dave Chappelle, with whom he...

Chris Redd: Why Am I Like This? review – Redd reminds us that the future of comedy is in good hands

November 3 2022, by Ricky Valero

We review the HBO Max comedy stand-up special Chris Redd: Why Am I Like This? that was released on November 3rd, 2022. Chris Redd made...

‘Fortune Feimster: Good Fortune’ Review – A Fun, Yet Forgettable Time

October 26 2022, by Ricky Valero

Fortune Feimster returns to Netflix for her second stand-up comedy special after Sweet and Salty with Good Fortune. The special’s opening is rather simplistic, with a...

‘Gabriel Iglesias: Stadium Fluffy’ Review – An Overlong, Underwhelming Time

October 18 2022, by Ricky Valero

Gabriel Iglesias, also known as “Fluffy,” has been doing stand-up comedy since he was 21. Fast forward 25 years, and he performed in front of a...

‘Iliza Shlesinger: Hot Forever’ Review – Shlesinger Thrives In Her Sixth Special

October 11 2022, by Ricky Valero

The special starts with Shlesinger, with a “Now That’s What I Call Music” font, which gets a ten out of ten. That follows with her...