Michael McKinney speaks to the comedian turned viral musician behind "Planet Bass" about making sure he's knowledgeable about the genres he parodies, the process of playing different characters and distorting tropes, and more.
| Goodbye, Mr. Mooney | June 11, 2021 |
Paul Mooney’s influence in the continuous conversation of race, politics, and our splintered relationship with America never waivered, TE P. writes.
| Lil Rel Howery is a National Treasure | March 4, 2020 |
Because if Abe Beame doesn't rhapsodize the Chicago comedian, who will give him his flowers?
| The 25 Most Important Jokes in Post-Modern Comedy | April 30, 2018 |
Abe Beame ranks the 25 most important jokes in post-modern comedy.
| “Partly for Survival, Partly to Entertain Myself”: An Interview with Open Mike Eagle | January 11, 2017 |
Will Hagle and Mike Eagle talk about growing up in Chicago, television, and punchlines in rap.
