Interested in performing from childhood, Reggie Watts is known for his entirely improvised sets, but improvisation has played a role in his path, too. Here, the entertainer talks about how exploration and play have shaped his mostly unplanned career, his goal to create work that helps people recontextualize their experiences, the role of art and community in our current political landscape, and his new Netflix special, Spatial, out today.
Kevin Allison, NYC-based comedian, entrepreneur, and writer, opens up about growing up gay in the Midwest, life after The State, and why overcoming his fear of making comedy personal has been the most rewarding endeavor.
When this interview began with singing and clapping, we knew it was going to be a good time—and it was! We met Baratunde at one of our favorite East Village hangouts, where he recounted his journey from being a not-so-funny kid to a grownup who has found the overlap of what he cares about and what he’s good at: technology, humor, and politics. Ladies and gentleman, be warned: Baratunde’s words will tickle your ribs, tug at your heartstrings, and smack you upside the head—sometimes all in the same sentence. Thank you, Baratunde, for inspiring us with your story! —Tina
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