# State of Comedy

State of Comedy is an art-meets-commerce digest celebrating all mediums of comedy. Industry-focused, comedian friendly — consider this your free scouting report for funny emerging talent .

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## [Summer 2026: Digital Comedy](https://stateofcomedy.substack.com/p/summer-2026-digital-comedy)

_2026-08-03 · State of Comedy_

Say no to brain rot — enjoy this digest of good and funny stuff from the beep boops.

## [Summer 2026: Live Comedy](https://stateofcomedy.substack.com/p/summer-2026-live-comedy)

_2026-07-16 · State of Comedy_

Oh look! It's a focused digest highlighting talent and shows in the live space.

## [The Importance of Community in Comedy (Or, Johnny Ro Forever)](https://stateofcomedy.substack.com/p/the-importance-of-community-in-comedy)

_2026-06-22 · State of Comedy_

This is my tribute to John Rosenberger, a New York comedy icon and dear friend to literally, impossibly, everyone.

## [GUEST POST: Financial Do’s and Don’ts For Road Comics](https://stateofcomedy.substack.com/p/guest-post-financial-dos-and-donts)

_2026-06-11 · State of Comedy_

Our guest comedian Jonathan van Halem advises how to stretch your money the furthest...

## [WHO OWNS YOUR SHOW?: Amplify's Indie TV Financing Model](https://stateofcomedy.substack.com/p/who-owns-your-show-amplifys-indie)

_2026-05-27 · State of Comedy_

A conversation with Amplify’s scripted TV executive Luke Esselen reveals how a seismic shift in TV’s power structure is letting show creators keep what they make (and why that changes everything…)

## [Generals Live: State of Comedy x Jillian Vogel](https://stateofcomedy.substack.com/p/generals-live-state-of-comedy-x-jillian)

_2026-04-08 · State of Comedy_

A recording from State of Comedy and jillian vogel's live video

[Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/193599449/c4f3f3f0a43a0cda9ae0edf1c9c5fead.mp3)

## [April 2026](https://stateofcomedy.substack.com/p/april-2026)

_2026-04-06 · State of Comedy_

Free! Monthly! Digest! Finding your new favorite reason to laugh is a click away...

## [LA SPOTLIGHT: Bergamot Comedy Fest](https://stateofcomedy.substack.com/p/la-spotlight-bergamot-comedy-fest)

_2026-03-22 · State of Comedy_

This week at The Crow, celebrate (or discover) Santa Monica's burgeoning comedy hub with a focus on rising talent and authentic community.

## [GUEST POST: Getting Paid (Negotiating Your Fee as a Headlining Comedian)](https://stateofcomedy.substack.com/p/guest-post-getting-paid-negotiating)

_2026-03-18 · State of Comedy_

“Money makes the world go round, the world go round, the world go round.” - Jonathan van Halem

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_2026-03-18 · **Sponsored**_

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## [SHORTLIST: Canadian Comedians You Should Know Aboot](https://stateofcomedy.substack.com/p/shortlist-canadian-comedians-you)

_2026-03-12 · State of Comedy_

Inspired by how lowkey obsessed I've been with Canada lately. (Can't imagine why.)