comedy

A generation that fled political persecution and economic hardship is finding a way to laugh amid the pain.

In Torres' directorial debut film, an aspiring toymaker from El Salvador must contend with the hurdles of securing a work visa in New York. Torres, whose own immigrant journey began in Miami, is back in South Florida to perform and spoke to WLRN about the creation of the film.

A mullet contest, a “mud duel” with pool noodles, an “evading arrest” obstacle course — and a chance to mull why the meme that launched it all keeps hanging on.

You might recognize her from the show “Wait wait…Don’t Tell Me.” Author and comedian Paula Poundstone has jokes! And she shares them with us before her performance at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale on Friday, January 26.

All the things Chris Renois suffered helped make him a better comic. He is a stand-up comedian and actor from South Florida. He recently starred in the indie film “Mountains.” It won a special award at the Tribeca Film Festival — and Chris’ acting is a big reason why.

Comedian Gadiel del Orbe got his start making viral videos for Buzzfeed. He focused on the Latino community, specifically making comedy para sus domincanos. He tells us how he went from being the funny guy on a Navy aircraft carrier to being that funny guy on YouTube.

Comedian and actor Dale Elliott Jr. has a big following on social media for his comedy sketches and stories that depict Caribbean families and culture.

Here in South Florida, the rent is high, traffic is bad … and it’s hotter than the sun, but we’re going to laugh about it with comedian Mario Ramil.

Comedian Aida Rodriguez has stand-up specials on Netflix and HBO Max. She has particular insight into what it means to grow up in South Florida — down to the horrible drivers. She’ll be at the Miami Improv for one night as part of her “Don’t At Me” tour.

Writer Andrew Otazo joins Carlos Frías to talk about his irreverant new book, "The Miami Creation Myth." In it, he fashions gods of gossip and pachangas to make fun of Miami's absurdity. Otazo is also a local environmentalist who has cleaned up more than 10 tons of trash from Miami mangroves.

Syndicated humor writer Dave Barry joins WLRN's Carlos Frías on Sundial to talk about his upcoming book, Swamp Story, which features the oddities of swamp culture and TikTok. They also discuss his life growing up and how his family, especially his mother, influenced his unique sense of humor.

Claudia Forestieri, the creator and writer of the comedy series, Gordita Chronicles, joins WLRN's Carlos Frías to talk about how her personal experience of growing up in Miami inspired the show.