Jay Spanbauer

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Comedy: Riverwest Radio Is No Joke
Comedy

Riverwest Radio Is No Joke

The “Levity Radio” show captures the city’s growing comedy scene.

Comedy: Real Fake People
Comedy

Real Fake People

Three great TV comedy shows feature comedians who are sort of real-life characters. But not really.

Review: The Rise of Kyle Kinane
Review

The Rise of Kyle Kinane

The touring comedian was hilarious last night at Shank Hall.

Comedy: Like “The Muppet Show” — Without Muppets
Comedy

Like “The Muppet Show” — Without Muppets

The Variety Hour Happy Hour is growing into a local favorite.

Comedy: The Do-It-Yourself Entertainer
Comedy

The Do-It-Yourself Entertainer

How musician Jake Kornely created a new career in comedy.

Comedy: Four Film School Fools
Comedy

Four Film School Fools

The Union Sketch Show, features four funny UWM students, is becoming a YouTube favorite.

Comedy: You Can Be the Comedian
Comedy

You Can Be the Comedian

Todd Barry is touring without material, riffing with and featuring audience members. It’s funny.

Comedy: These Comedians Will Kill You
Comedy

These Comedians Will Kill You

Milwaukee’s Caste of Killers Comedy Collective celebrates its fourth anniversary.

Comedy: Nosy People Make Good Comedians
Comedy

Nosy People Make Good Comedians

Milwaukee comic Rodney Burayidi develops material by eavesdropping at coffee houses.

Comedy: The Jeselnik Offensive Hits Milwaukee
Comedy

The Jeselnik Offensive Hits Milwaukee

Comedian Anthony Jeselnik makes no apologies for his hard hitting humor, coming to the Pabst Saturday.

Comedy: Four Great Netflix Comedy Specials
Comedy

Four Great Netflix Comedy Specials

What to watch when you can’t make a live show, or can’t get off the couch.