Before Tiffany Haddish became a famous actress and comedian, she used to perform at comedy clubs in Los Angeles and also did clean sets at bar and bat mitzvahs.

David Grossman's novel "A Horse Walks into a Bar" tells the story of comedian Dov Greenstein's final stand-up show in a seedy club, where he performs a dark and unsettling routine that blurs the line between comedy and tragedy, exposing his own emotional and physical vulnerabilities.

Journalist Jamie Kirchick discusses the rising political extremism in Europe and its implications for the United States in his new book "The End of Europe: Dictators, Demagogues and the Coming Dark Age" on Unorthodox's 95th episode.

In episode 86 of Unorthodox, filmmaker Ferne Pearlstein discusses her documentary "The Last Laugh" which explores the topic of joking about the Holocaust with comedians like Mel Brooks and Sarah Silverman.

The author reflects on watching the third season of "Broad City" and fears that the show might have lost its charm and relatability due to fame.

The author reflects on his changing perception of Woody Allen, noting a shift from the filmmaker's once-revered status to current cultural criticism.

French-Moroccan Jewish comedian Gad Elmaleh's son, Raphael, was recently baptized in the royal chapel of Monaco with his mother, Charlotte Casiraghi, who is of royal descent.

Comedian Richard Lewis, known for his role on Curb Your Enthusiasm, is currently touring and unsure about the show's ninth season.