Doug Benson

Totally Unmolested: Pot comic Doug Benson operates under the radar.

Benson is a pot comic. Whether or not you're a toker, you know exactly what that means, although you probably picture Cheech Chong first, maybe George Carlin, or Mitch Hedberg. Benson, however, is...

Christopher Stephenson, Bob Montana & Levi Rounds

What the Heckled?: Don’t be surprised if the comedy of Christopher Stephenson, Bob Montana and Levi Rounds pisses someone off.

Christopher Stephenson, Bob Montana and Levi Rounds are hitting the local comedy scene with a raw, realistic humor. They’re the kind of comedians who are devoted to fine-tuning their craft and not trying to create or latch on to a “movement.”

What the Heckled?

Don’t be surprised if the comedy of Christopher Stephenson, Bob Montana and Levi Rounds pisses someone off

Salt Lake City's comedy scene includes performers associated with Uncensored Comedy, Underground Comedy and Wiseguys, among other local showcases. And no matter the association, it is a little shocking at how many bad comedians are out there.

Comedy | The Unbookable Lightness of Being: Meet envelope-pushing, crowd-baiting comedian Andy Andrist.

Andy Andrist is known for cringe humor—that which offends in order to further ideas, like whether there should be limits to political correctness. Others whose humor is rooted in this concept include Lenny Bruce’s battle against what constitutes...

Comedy | Hall Monitored: Kids in the Hall’s Scott Thompson discusses the origins of a reunion tour

Guess where I am?” were the first words out of Scott Thompson’s mouth when reached by phone for an interview. He continued, obviously not expecting me ever to guess correctly—and he was right. “I’m on a tour at the Texas...

Comedy | Open Mic: Suzanne Westenhoefer may be gay, but her comedy isn’t just for the “alternative” crowd

Comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer never had aspirations of greatness—at least, not outside of New York City. Westenhoefer—who just happens to be gay and is one of the biggest names in comedy—began her career on a dare. Friends challenged...