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The Comedy Bureau Field Report Ep. 255: Laser Webber & Defying with Queer Joy

April 23, 2025

These days, the notion of representation mattering is more crucial than it has been in a long time, especially when it comes to trans/gender non-conforming/non-binary folks. Thank goodness for the likes of people such as Laser Webber, a do-it-all performer/producer in all worlds in and around comedy, music, and theater to co-found The Joy Who Lived, a festival celebrating trans and gnc comedy/performance/art (that’s specifically counter-programming a Harry Potter play at the Pantages). We talk about the importance of communing and having joy whilst in survival mode in 2025.

Follow Laser @lasertheboy & The Joy Who Lived: trans/gnc comedy & performance festival @joywholived (that still has a handful of shows left, FYI)

Produced by Jake Kroeger
Music by Brian Granillo
Artwork by Andrew Delman and Jake Kroeger

Pick of the Day: THE STAND PRESENTS: ROBIN TRAN & STACY CAY (in NYC) 3/9

February 21, 2024

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It’s not everyday that the comic minds of Robin Tran and Stacy Cay come through NYC to co-headline a very special evening of comedy. These two celebrated comedians are a hysterical, shining beacon for both a trans-identity perspective as well as having wonderfully cutting humor and shouldn’t be missed when headlining solo, but especially not when they’re going up one right after other.

NYC’s Chelsea Music Hall is going to get such a treat next month! Presented by The Stand, Saturday, March 9th at 8PM will be a grand night of Tran and Cay. Tickets are on sale for $30.03 a pop and you best go get them before they sell out. Do so here!

The Comedy Bureau Field Report Ep. 125: Roz Hernandez & Second Go Arounds

August 17, 2022

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Not only is Roz Hernandez one of the folks that you should absolutely be watching while they ascend to comedy stardom, but she has one of the most fascinating comedy journeys that we’ve ever come across. From comedy to drag to doing both, then, in the midst of lockdown, opting to transition from the drag queen Roz Drezfalez to Roz Hernandez and being her most hysterical self to waves of raucous laughter and applause. Roz shares that long and winding path while we recorded the episode for a 2nd time, relocating from Erewhon patio to Del Taco parking lot.

Without a doubt, one of the most fun eps. we had and worth going around a 2nd time.

Follow Roz @itsrozhernandez on Twitter and TikTok, @rozhernandez on IG, and listen to Ghosted!

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Produced by Jake Kroeger
Music by Brian Granillo
Artwork by Andrew Delman and KT
Photo by @photohoracio

The Comedy Bureau Field Report Ep. 118: Max Beasley & Being on the Side of Jokes

June 29, 2022

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It’s one thing to be a rising star in the comedy scene and navigating all the terrain that comes with that, but it’s a whole other thing entirely to also navigate your identity, especially if you’re openly transitioning between genders at the same time. If you’ve seen one Max Beasley recently, you’ll agree that they’re balancing the two journeys exquisitely and getting funnier every time you see them. Max chats in-depth about the ins and outs of forging that path for themselves and always going for the jokes vs. so-called “clap-ter”.

Also, we say goodbye to the one and only Nick Nemeroff.

Follow Max @maxbeasleyy on IG & @maxbeasleyyy on Twitter

Listen to Nick’s album The Pursuit of Comedy Has Ruined My Life and donate to your local Planned Parenthood chapter in his honor.

The Comedy Bureau @thecomedybureau across platforms and please, please support TCB via GoFundMe, Patreon, or on Venmo (@jakekroeger).

Produced by Jake Kroeger
Music by Brian Granillo
Artwork by Andrew Delman and KT

Stephen Colbert Shows How “Expensive” a Gender Neutral Bathroom Would Really Cost

May 26, 2016

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GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump continues to flip flop and becoming more vague on his position about the unfortunate issue of gender and bathrooms. On Jimmy Kimmel Live last night, he evaded any sort of legitimate answer like any hollow politician would.

As this is the case and since every late night host is contractually obligated to poke fun at Trump, Stephen Colbert cleverly shows how all of America how this is not a problem and is a non-issue in literally one fell swoop on last night’s Late Show.

Watch it here.

Riley Silverman Breaks Down Current TSA Procedure of Dealing with Transgender People

February 14, 2016

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At this week’s Meltdown with Jonah & Kumail, Riley Silverman, a trans female comedian, touched upon the continuing trouble that the TSA has when someone who is transgendered goes through routine airport security.

To say the least, they’re still figuring a lot of stuff out, which is why #TravelingWhileTrans is a hot button topic and has made for a nice, new five for Riley.

Watch Riley’s story here.