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David Cross - Worst Daddy in the World (Photo Credit: Timothy M. Schmidt)
Studio 2
Arts & Entertainment

David Cross on comedy and finding optimism in an ‘awful world’

Actor, producer and comedian David Cross will be at the Ardmore Music Hall on May 28 as part of his “The End of The Beginning of The End” tour.

Air Date: May 27, 2025 10:00 am

Listen 16:23
BYOB stand-up trolley
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

This BYOB trolley tour is turning Philly into a moving comedy club

Laugh at local comedians, see city sites and get your buzz on with ”Stand-Up and Drink,” a new show set on a historic trolley.

1 month ago

Photo Credit: Ashley Gellman
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Kelsey McKinney on our obsession with gossip

We are a culture infatuated with gossip. Gossiping can be a fun way to connect, distract, and feel included. But it might also come with regret and even harm people.

Air Date: February 25, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:13
Gabe Mahalik (dj_gabereal) with a copy of 'Inner Excellence', which went viral when Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown was seen reading it on the sidelines of a game.
Studio 2
Lifestyle

‘Fake sports radio caller’ talks going viral for his Delco Eagles fan satire

Gabe Mahalik is a youth pastor and wedding DJ, but you might know him better from his viral dj_gabereal social media reels posing as a fake Philadelphia sports radio caller.

Air Date: January 23, 2025 4:00 pm

Listen 14:41
Studio 2
Lifestyle

What we’re grateful for, and the weirdest stories of 2024

Cherri and Avi say goodbye to 2024 by revisiting the wacky, wild local headlines that made us laugh this year. And, happy tears as listeners share what they're thankful for.

Air Date: December 31, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 52:56
Aaron Schwartzbaum in the park
Community
Billy Penn

‘It’s Always Punny in Philadelphia’ looks for the city’s best freestyle dad jokes

The second anniversary special of the pun competition is on November 9 at Helium Comedy Club.

7 months ago

Actors dance onstage
Arts & Entertainment

How to stop worrying and love the election cycle: ‘This Is the Week That Is’ brings comedy to the presidential race

“This Is the Week That Is,” the annual spoof of current events, takes aim at the presidential election.

8 months ago

Listen 1:17
We talk to Peter Sagal about his npr show Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me.
Studio 2
Science

Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me host Peter Sagal, how a hurricane made monkeys nicer, Philly Joy Bank

We talk to NPR host Peter Sagal before a live taping of Wait Wait in Philly. And, a new study found monkeys in Puerto Rico became kinder after Hurricane Maria.

Air Date: June 25, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 44:14
Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper reacts during a baseball game vs. the San Diego Padres on Sunday, July 16, 2023, in Philadelphia.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Phillies home opener, Easter Promenade and the Carole King musical in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

March 28–31: Easter Promenade in Philly, "Just Like Janis!" in N.J. and Shakes-Beer in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

1 year ago

Listen 5:38
Kevin Hart
Community

Kevin Hart is joining a select group honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American humor

The comedian who rose from Philly's open mics and comedy clubs will be awarded at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. on Sunday night.

1 year ago

Disney's 'Frozen the Musical'
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Disney’s ‘Frozen,’ Jo Koy and Garden State Film Fest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Celebrating Teddy Pendergrass in Philly, The Garden State Film Festival in N.J. and Winterthur’s House of Style Weekend in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

1 year ago

Listen 5:30
The cast of
Arts & Entertainment

In good times and bad, 1812 Productions keeps it funny 100 times over

For its 100th production, Philadelphia's all-comedy theater company is staging its annual “This Is The Week That Is” spoof on current events.

2 years ago

Comic Betty J. Smithsonian, in character in Rittenhouse Square. (Courtesy Betty J. Smithsonian)
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Meet Philly’s ultimate comic collaborator, curating ‘joy balls’ around the city

Comedians Betty J. Smithsonian and Sohrab Haghverdi challenge audience members to think while they laugh.

2 years ago

A police officer stands outside of the U.S Supreme Court, Tuesday, June 27, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)
Studio 2

Supreme Court Rulings, Moms for Liberty, Studio 2 Trivia

The Supreme Court must weigh in on several high-profile cases before the term comes to an end for the summer. The latest opinions include a rejection of affirmative action.

Air Date: June 29, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 42:30
Two people embrace onstage.
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Tierra Whack is bigging up the Philly comedy scene, and giving local performers some love

Since the release of 2018’s “Whack World,” Whack has been known for the wit that infuses the delivery of her raps and visuals.

2 years ago

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