comedy /tags/comedy comedy en-US WLRN Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:33:24 GMT Comedian Julio Torres takes a surreal spin on the American Dream in film 'Problemista' /arts-culture/2024-03-14/julio-torres-problemista-immigration-film-miami-comedy-gramps 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. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:33:24 GMT /arts-culture/2024-03-14/julio-torres-problemista-immigration-film-miami-comedy-gramps Alyssa Ramos In on the joke at the first-ever Florida Man Games /arts-culture/2024-02-27/in-on-the-joke-at-the-first-ever-florida-man-games 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. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:06:23 GMT /arts-culture/2024-02-27/in-on-the-joke-at-the-first-ever-florida-man-games Patricia Mazzei | The New York Times 'Wait, wait ... for us:' A wild hour wrangling comedian Paula Poundstone /podcast/sundial/2024-01-10/paula-poundstone-comedian-entertainment-fort-lauderdale 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. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 19:32:46 GMT /podcast/sundial/2024-01-10/paula-poundstone-comedian-entertainment-fort-lauderdale Carlos Frías, Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Elisa Baena Chris Renois on the arduous journey of pursuing comedy /podcast/sundial/2023-11-29/chris-renois-comedian-actor 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. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 18:23:30 GMT /podcast/sundial/2023-11-29/chris-renois-comedian-actor Carlos Frías, Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Elisa Baena How comedian Gadiel del Orbe's Latino pride helped him go viral /podcast/sundial/2023-09-20/florida-latino-comedian-viral-gadiel-del-orbes-pride 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. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 17:46:11 GMT /podcast/sundial/2023-09-20/florida-latino-comedian-viral-gadiel-del-orbes-pride Carlos Frías, Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Elisa Baena Dale Elliott Jr. brings his comedy and his Caribbean experiences to South Florida /podcast/sundial/2023-09-13/dale-elliot-jr-caribbean-comedy-coral-springs 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. Wed, 13 Sep 2023 18:50:24 GMT /podcast/sundial/2023-09-13/dale-elliot-jr-caribbean-comedy-coral-springs Carlos Frías, Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Elisa Baena, Helen Acevedo From the Cuban doctor to the nosy neighbor: Mario Ramil's comedy gets Miami /podcast/sundial/2023-08-29/comedy-miami-mario-ramil 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. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 17:59:06 GMT /podcast/sundial/2023-08-29/comedy-miami-mario-ramil Carlos Frías, Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Elisa Baena Comedian Aida Rodriguez on how growing up in Miami shapes her act /podcast/sundial/2023-06-12/comedian-aida-rodriguez-miami 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. Mon, 12 Jun 2023 19:44:30 GMT /podcast/sundial/2023-06-12/comedian-aida-rodriguez-miami Carlos Frías, Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Elisa Baena, Helen Acevedo Sundial: Picking up trash and praying to the god Pachango — this author's "Miami Creation Myth" /podcast/sundial/2023-02-28/sundial-diving-into-this-miami-writers-universe-of-gossip-gods-and 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. Tue, 28 Feb 2023 18:20:01 GMT /podcast/sundial/2023-02-28/sundial-diving-into-this-miami-writers-universe-of-gossip-gods-and Carlos Frías, Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Elisa Baena Sundial: Dave Barry on the oddities of swamplife and how his mother influenced his unique sense of humor /podcast/sundial/2023-01-25/sundial-dave-barry-on-the-oddities-of-swamplife-and-how-his-mother-influenced-his-unique-sense-of-humor 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. Wed, 25 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT /podcast/sundial/2023-01-25/sundial-dave-barry-on-the-oddities-of-swamplife-and-how-his-mother-influenced-his-unique-sense-of-humor Carlos Frías, Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Elisa Baena