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Now cancer-free, 'Roastmaster' comic Jeff Ross still finds humor in loss
4+ hour, 22+ min ago (417+ words) By Terry Gross | Tuesday, April 7, 2026 "Going bald is one thing, but people thinking that I was sick or weak, for some reason, that really bothered me," Ross says of being diagnosed with alopecia. "Like, it's hard to go out and…...
The iconic South African theater that took on apartheid
1+ week, 3+ day ago (841+ words) By Kate Bartlett | Saturday, March 28, 2026 Performers Percy Mtwa, left, and Mbongeni Ngema in a scene from "Woza Albert" at the Market Theatre in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1981. Ruphin Coudyzer / AP JOHANNESBURG, South Africa'When it first started in the 1970s, South Africa's…...
'Weird Al' grapples with the complicated feelings of watching his daughter grow up
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (45+ words) On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. "Weird Al" Yankovic grapples with the complicated feelings of watching his daughter grow up. The CapRadio website experienced an error. The CapRadio…...
Taking a bow in your 90s: These nonagenarians get their big breaks on stage in NYC
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (46+ words) Three women in their 90s are performing right now on New York stages, sometimes as often as eight performances a week. CapRadio provides a trusted source of news because of you. As a nonprofit ... The CapRadio website experienced an error. The…...
Sacramento comedians use laughter to heal, talk mental health ahead of Veterans Day
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (983+ words) Independent local media for our community, sustained by our community. Public service journalism sustained by our community. Four comedians form a panel to discuss the topics of depression and suicide through humor (left to right: Aurora Signh, Johnny Taylor, Roman…...
SNL announces 5 new cast members, including one from 'Please Don't Destroy'
7+ mon, 5+ day ago (40+ words) Saturday Night Live has announced a slate of incoming cast members, just weeks away from the premiere of its 51st season. The late-night institution is welcoming five new performers, many of whom will ... The CapRadio website experienced an error....
Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne make great pals in 'Platonic'
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (40+ words) In the breezy comedy series Platonic, Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne play former best friends who reconnect years after a falling out. The Apple TV+ show follows their misadventures as they try to navigate ... The CapRadio website experienced an error....
A look at the enduring legacy of 'Monty Python and the Holy ... - CapRadio
11+ mon, 3+ day ago (37+ words) The cult classic comedy "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" has turned 50 years old. NPR looks at the film's enduring legacy and cultural influence. The CapRadio website experienced an error. The CapRadio website experienced an error....
'M3GAN 2.0' reboots a horror-comedy gem, with add-ons
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (48+ words) The horror comedy M3GAN spawned memes, made a fortune, and even taught us a lesson about the dangers of outsourcing our humanity to AI. The sequel, M3GAN 2.0, pans out to tell a bigger story about ... The CapRadio website experienced an error. The…...
'Class Clown' looks back on Dave Barry's sometimes-dark past with his trademark humor
10+ mon, 4+ week ago (47+ words) Dave Barry says he's always been the "class clown." His new book looks back at his "first 77 years," examining the funny but also the tragic. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to the Pulitzer Prize winner. The CapRadio website experienced an error....