Aside from knowing that Donald Trump’s current trial alleges accounting voodoo, most don’t understand exactly what he’s done wrong.
And, because there’s plenty of math involved, most really care.
For those who are interested but lack an accounting background, today’s Stand-Up Spotlight is here to help.
The lead story offers two accountants-turned-comedians explaining the basics of the charges. Hard to believe any accounting degree could be more entertaining.
There’s also news about new projects for comedians Chris Rock and Nate Bargatze, and a story detailing why Roy Wood Jr. is leaving The Daily Show.
Funny Tuesdays make the week go faster.
STAND-UP SPOTLIGHT – October 10, 2023
Trump, fraud, and minding the GAAP: A guide to the accounting rules at the heart of his NY trial, courtesy of 2 standup comics who happen to be CPAs
Trying to follow the Trump Organization civil fraud trial but don’t understand all the quacking about “GAAP, GAAP, GAAP” — those wonky, “generally accepted accounting principles” at the heart of the trial?
Don’t feel bad: You’re not alone. Even lead defendants Donald Trump and his eldest son, Donald Trump, Jr., struggle to explain GAAP, with the elder Trump dodging responsibility and the younger shrugging that they are, well, “generally accepted.”
Chris Rock Up to Direct Martin Luther King Jr. Biopic
Comedian and actor Chris Rock is ready to direct another movie — and it’s likely to be the biggest of his career. Rock will team with Steven Spielberg for an upcoming biopic based on the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. According to reports, Rock is in final negotiations to direct and produce the film, which will be executive produced by Spielberg via Amblin Partners. Kristie Macosko will serve as producer, with Universal distributing and backing the project, which is based on Jonathan Eig’s biography, King: A Life.
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Comedian Nate Bargatze Unveils Family-Friendly Banner The Nateland Company
Top comic Nate Bargatze has announced the launch of The Nateland Company, a new family-friendly content company for audiences of all ages, through which he’ll produce stand-up comedy specials, showcases, sketches, scripted episodic content for film and television, podcasts, music and more.
Up first for release by the company, based out of Bargatze’s hometown of Nashville, is the series Nateland Presents: The Showcase, which debuts on YouTube today. The comic directed all six episodes, to roll out weekly, which place the spotlight on an expansive roster of up-and-coming comics. Among them are Mandal, Donnie Sengstack, Mr. Derick, Jim Flannigan, Renard Hirsch, Alex Velluto, Mal Hall, Jen Fulwiler, Jonnie W., Justin Smith, Mary Santora, Rahn Hortman, Caleb Elliot, Luca Ferro, Matt Taylor, Mike James, Karen Mills and Andrew Stanley.
Why Birmingham comedian Roy Wood Jr. is leaving ‘The Daily Show’
Birmingham comedian Roy Wood Jr. announced that he would not be returning as a Correspondent on Comedy Central’s ‘The Daily Show’, a late-night satirical news show aired by Comedy Central. Read on to learn more about the decision.
Born and raised in Birmingham, Roy Wood Jr. is a stand-up comic, actor and—for the past eight years—a Correspondent on The Daily Show. Wood’s career with The Daily Show began in 2015, the same year that longtime host Jon Stewart passed the torch to Trevor Noah.
