Paul Kim

New comedy is a streaming-era wave of stand‑up and humorous spoken performance that blends classic joke craft with podcast sensibilities, autobiographical storytelling, and highly shareable short‑form clips. It thrives on platforms that favor rapid audience discovery (streaming services, social media reels, and podcasts), and often blurs lines between traditional club sets, live albums, and long‑form specials. Compared with earlier comedy album eras, new comedy emphasizes confessional material, cultural commentary, and digital‑native pacing, while keeping the live, in‑the‑room energy of stand‑up at its core.