Comics Take on the News

This month's panelists are: Susan Rice : ( @ funnyoldbag ) One of Portland's Original Stand-ups. Susan Rice celebrates 43 years as a professional comedian. Her early credits include;Showtime Comedy All-Stars, Evening at the Improv and more recently “Don’t Tell Comedy “ where at 72 years old she has gone viral! James Hartenfeld ( @hartenfeld ) - James Hartenfeld is the creator of Ricky Winters and...

This month's panelists are: Susan Rice : ( @ funnyoldbag ) One of Portland's Original Stand-ups. Susan Rice celebrates 43 years as a professional comedian. Her early credits include;Showtime Comedy All-Stars, Evening at the Improv and more recently “Don’t Tell Comedy “ where at 72 years old she has gone viral! James Hartenfeld ( @hartenfeld ) - James Hartenfeld is the creator of Ricky Winters and...

This episode features Portland comedians Imani Denae, G Wade, and Lee H. Tillman

This episode features Portland comedians Imani Denae, G Wade, and Lee H. Tillman

Tonight's panelist included Sam Whiteley, Umi Om, and Cimberly Nickell (Comics Take co-producer and regular board op) will be joined us at the table.

Tonight's panelist included Sam Whiteley, Umi Om, and Cimberly Nickell (Comics Take co-producer and regular board op) will be joined us at the table.

This episode features Comics Take Comdians Sam Whiteley, Umi Om and Cimberly Nickell.

This episode is the first half of a show featuring: Madeline Moore (@ the_madelinemoore ): Madeline Moore is a native New Yorker who has been doing comedy in Portland for 8 years. She enjoys birds. People make her nervous. She is an only child. David Seung (@ sunnyd.o.g ): David Seung (he/him) is a second-generation Korean-American substitute teacher, standup comedian, adjunct professor, founder a...

This episode is the first half of a show featuring: Madeline Moore (@ the_madelinemoore ): Madeline Moore is a native New Yorker who has been doing comedy in Portland for 8 years. She enjoys birds. People make her nervous. She is an only child. David Seung (@ sunnyd.o.g ): David Seung (he/him) is a second-generation Korean-American substitute teacher, standup comedian, adjunct professor, founder a...

This is part 2 of an episode that aired on Oct 29, 2024. This episode features comedians and friends: Rachelle Cochran ( @ItsRachelleCochran ): Rachelle describes her comedy style as “unique" and "loud." Think of her as the silly lesbian next door who owns too many crocs. She was recently recognized by her Doordash driver as “that one who didn’t do so bad” at Portland’s Funniest. Rachelle is also...

This episode of Comics Take aired on Oct. 29th, 2024. Comedians and former comedians during this show include: This month panel includes: Rachelle Cochran ( @ItsRachelleCochran ): Rachelle describes her comedy style as “unique" and "loud." Think of her as the silly lesbian next door who owns too many crocs. She was recently recognized by her Doordash driver as “that one who didn’t do so bad” at Po...

This is a clip from the full episode of Comics Take on the News that aired on Monday, Oct. 29, 2024.

This episode's comedians include: Zoë Schwartz is a Portland-based comedian and producer. Zoë fearlessly tackles societal norms, delivering hilarious hot takes on her hippie upbringing, family dynamics, sex, and navigating womanhood. Kristin Rowan is a comedian based in Portland, OR whose style ranges from the personal to the absurd. She’s a pro player at ComedySportz Portland. In 2015 she won BAH...

This episode's comedians include: Zoë Schwartz is a Portland-based comedian and producer. Zoë fearlessly tackles societal norms, delivering hilarious hot takes on her hippie upbringing, family dynamics, sex, and navigating womanhood. Kristin Rowan is a comedian based in Portland, OR whose style ranges from the personal to the absurd. She’s a pro player at ComedySportz Portland. In 2015 she won BAH...

This episode's comedians include: Zoë Schwartz is a Portland-based comedian and producer. Zoë fearlessly tackles societal norms, delivering hilarious hot takes on her hippie upbringing, family dynamics, sex, and navigating womanhood. Kristin Rowan is a comedian based in Portland, OR whose style ranges from the personal to the absurd. She’s a pro player at ComedySportz Portland. In 2015 she won BAH...

This month's comedic panel welcomes: Pam Benjamin: Pam Benjamin is the Director of Mutiny Radio in San Francisco and has produced 8 Mutiny Radio Comedy Festivals as well as shows 5 nights a week in SF. She has been performing stand up since 2011 and recently headlined Cobb's Comedy Club in SF. She has a headlining comedy tour in Portland/Seattle this June and is working on her 9th novel. You can a...

This month's comedic panel welcomes: Pam Benjamin: Pam Benjamin is the Director of Mutiny Radio in San Francisco and has produced 8 Mutiny Radio Comedy Festivals as well as shows 5 nights a week in SF. She has been performing stand up since 2011 and recently headlined Cobb's Comedy Club in SF. She has a headlining comedy tour in Portland/Seattle this June and is working on her 9th novel. You can a...

This is the full episode of Comics Take on the News that aired on May 13, 2024. Joe John Sanchez III: Joe John Sanchez III is a queer, Portland-based comedian whose style can best be described as manic, neurotic, and unfortunately adorable. They are the producer of Fluid Comedy, Defiant Joy, and Exquisite Nonsense, three local comedy showcases committed to uplifting LGBTQIA+ talent. Most recently,...

This is a clip from the full episode of Comics Take on the News that aired on May 13, 2024. Joe John Sanchez III: Joe John Sanchez III is a queer, Portland-based comedian whose style can best be described as manic, neurotic, and unfortunately adorable. They are the producer of Fluid Comedy, Defiant Joy, and Exquisite Nonsense, three local comedy showcases committed to uplifting LGBTQIA+ talent. Mo...

This month's panelists include: James Hartenfeld ( @hartenfeld ) - James Hartenfeld is the creator of Ricky Winters and co-producer of Butter & Goodness Comedy. He's a 2024 Willamette Week top 5 comedian in Portland. Ira Claybourne ( @ira.claybourne ) - Ira Claybourne is a queer, southern-born comedian currently joking in Boston. They have been a featured performer at the Laugh Riot Grrrl fest...

This month's panelists include: James Hartenfeld ( @hartenfeld ) - James Hartenfeld is the creator of Ricky Winters and co-producer of Butter & Goodness Comedy. He's a 2024 Willamette Week top 5 comedian in Portland. Ira Claybourne ( @ira.claybourne ) - Ira Claybourne is a queer, southern-born comedian currently joking in Boston. They have been a featured performer at the Laugh Riot Grrrl fest...

Comics Take on the News is a monthly radio show on KBOO radio featuring a rotating group of stand up comedians sitting down. Comedians filling out March's panel are: Rochelle Cote (@_rococote) : Rochelle is a Portland-based comedian, podcaster, and artist with a penchant for potty humor. Bodies are weird and she needs to make that your problem too. She’s loves hanging with her cat, making messy ar...

Comedians filling out March's panel are: Rochelle Cote (@_rococote) : Rochelle is a Portland-based comedian, podcaster, and artist with a penchant for potty humor. Bodies are weird and she needs to make that your problem too. She’s loves hanging with her cat, making messy art, and having strong feelings about very arbitrary things. Ash Allen (@ashallencomedy) : Ash is a writer, comic, and storytel...

Comics Take on the News will February show that aired live on KBOO community radio in Portland, OR on February 12. 2024. Umi Om (@Umi_om) is a bisexual and biracial comedian who touches on topics of gender, relationships, and mental health. Umi is Indian and Lebanese. She was born in Hawai'i and has been enjoying the Pacific Northwest since 2018. Stand-up comedy is her longest relationship, going...

This month's panel includes:  Intergalactic Trans Celebrity Juilet Mylan (Inst @JulietMulan) Hoola-Hooping Flautist Lydia Manning (Insta @LydiaWoManning) A guy named Brendan Creecy (Inst @Brendoman).