State of Comedy
State of Comedy, Jonathan van Halem, Carly HoogendykAn "industry meets art" digest celebrating emerging voices in comedy.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 82 | Subscribers | Read | stateofcomedy.substack.com |
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GUEST COLUMN: How to Get Industry to Actually Come to Your Comedy Show
“That’s showbiz, baby.” - Jonathan van Halem
February 2026
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FROM THE ARCHIVES // Q&A: Comedy Short Films
In 2024, we sat down with Ben Thompson, VP of Shorts Programming at Tribeca, to answer some questions about comedy short films...
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An industry digest of emerging voices in comedy.
I am a stand-up comedian based in Brooklyn, NY. When I’m not doing comedy, I’m patiently waiting for the New York Mets to win the World Series. My favorite Family Guy character is Stewie.
Carly is an LA-based comedy talent manager and producer at Omnipop Talent Group West.
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