The LaughTrack Blog
Comedy scene notes, city spotlights, and what's actually happening in live stand-up.
October 21, 2026
How LaughTrack Finds Comedy Shows That Are Hiding in Plain Sight
Live comedy listings are scattered across club calendars, ticketing sites, social media, theaters, breweries and places you'd never think to check. Here's how LaughTrack tries to bring that messy comedy map together.
October 7, 2026
Comedy Club vs. Theater: Same Comic, Very Different Night
Seeing a comedian in a 200-seat club and seeing them in a packed theater can feel like two completely different shows. Here's what actually changes.
October 5, 2026
Why Comedy Radio Needs Room for Working Comedians
SiriusXM replaced Raw Comedy with Sebastian Maniscalco's Comedy Radio — and working comedians are speaking out about what that's cost them.
September 30, 2026
What Actually Makes a Great Comedy Room?
Comedy clubs, theaters, bars, breweries and weird little back rooms can all be great places for stand-up. The best comedy rooms have less to do with prestige than you might think.
September 16, 2026
The World Is Touring America: 7 International Comedians Coming to the U.S.
From a purple Australian puppet to one of Scotland's biggest stand-ups, the next few months are a reminder that the American comedy calendar is a lot more international than it looks.
September 10, 2026
Why American Comedians Keep Going to Edinburgh
Every August, American stand-ups cross the Atlantic for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe — a monthlong bet that can build a career. Here's why they keep going, and some of the Americans who made the trip in 2026.
September 7, 2026
Podcasts About Stand-Up Comedy: A Not-Entirely-Comprehensive Guide
Podcasts about the craft, history, business, and strange little ecosystem of stand-up comedy — not merely podcasts that happen to be hosted by comedians.
August 31, 2026
7 U.S. Cities With More Live Comedy Than You Think This Week
Looking for a comedy show this week? These seven cities have surprisingly busy calendars from August 31 through September 6, 2026.