DELRAY BEACH – Is Tom Brady really about to trade passes for punchlines?
Multiple news outlets are reporting that the seven-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback is considering giving stand-up comedy a shot. The move would delay his jump to the television booth as an analyst.
Applause Break never really found Tom Brady’s interviews to be all that humorous, but he did make a laughing stock out of the New York Jets and several other NFL teams for a couple of decades – not that the Jets needed his help.
The Stand-Up Spotlight links to the story in Radar Online. Yes, this story could be click bait or some sort of prank, but we thought comedy fans could at least find the possibility of the GOAT on stage with with a microphone intriguing.
South Florida stand-up comedians, start refining your Tom Brady jokes.
Also in the spotlight, Netflix is expanding the its programming around Chris Rock’s live special with live pregame and postgame coverage; the cast for Jerry Seinfeld’s Netflix movie has some monster names; and the lineup for March’s SXSW comedy festival in Austin is revealed.
It’s Funny February’s final day. Make it count.
STAND-UP SPOTLIGHT – Feb. 28, 2023
Tom Brady To Chase Stand-Up Comedy Dream After Delaying Fox Sports Gig: Sources
NFL legend Tom Brady has drawn up a game plan for a new career in stand-up comedy but his inner circle has been trying to talk him out of it, RadarOnline.com has learned.
According to sources, “Tom was a terrific quarterback, but he needs to toss this idea before it’s too late,” said a source who heard the football star’s material.
Netflix Adding Live Pre and Post-Shows to ‘Chris Rock: Selective Outrage’ Comedy Special
Netflix is about to break a barrier that it has never crossed before: live streaming. The world’s largest streaming service is gearing up to show its first-ever live event in the Chris Rock stand-up comedy special “Chris Rock: Selective Outrage.”
Apparently, that isn’t enough live content to satisfy Netflix. The service has announced that it will be offering a live pre-show starting at 9:30 p.m. ET on March 4. Hosted by Ronny Chieng, “The Show Before the Show” will serve as something of a warm-up act, featuring appearances by Arsenio Hall, Leslie Jones, Deon Cole and more.
Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story: An Updated Cast List For Jerry Seinfeld’s Netflix Movie
Since the early ’60s, Pop-Tarts have been the go-to breakfast dish for anybody needing a quick meal before heading out the door. I guess it was only a matter of time before a movie was made, though who would’ve thought it would come decades later from Jerry Seinfeld? The iconic comedian directed Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story, which will eventually become available to anyone with a Netflix subscription, and in addition to being a part of it, he’s also brought on some famous stars.
The cast list for Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story is unbelievably stacked. A look down this list will show a who’s who in comedy and get readers excited for this upcoming movie. Let’s dive in and talk about some of the big names who will take part in this comedy movie. Full disclosure, we don’t know the roles any of these actors and actresses are playing, but seeing them all together has me very excited about this project.
2023 SXSW Comedy Festival Lineup Announced: Eric André, Chelsea Handler, Abbi Jacobson, Sam Jay & More
Announcing the 2023 SXSW Comedy Festival participants and showcases! A unique gathering of performers from all reaches of entertainment, SXSW Comedy Festival hosts a lineup of acclaimed comedians and entertainers from March 10-14, with intermittent programming through Saturday, March 18.
The week-long SXSW Comedy Festival presents a uniquely diverse lineup that highlights exceptional talent from emerging voices to established greats. This year’s festival hosts performances from the industry’s brightest comics across programming formats including stand-up, sketch, improv, podcast recordings, conversations, and more.
