In case you thought that the world was going to hell because of everything that has been in the news lately (this weather, amirite?), you can rest assured that Comedy Central's best fake newscasters will be sticking around for the next couple of years. Jon Stewart will host (and executive produce and write for) The Daily Show with Jon Stewart until mid-2015, Stephen Colbert will continue his hosting, writing, and executive producing duties at The Colbert Report until the end of 2014… But what about the 2016 election? Oh god, panicpanicpanic… (via Deadline)
One less thing to worry about today: Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart extend their contracts with Comedy Central
Colbert's spot-on "America: Endgame" animated openers for his convention coverage
I really enjoyed Stephen Colbert's live post-event coverage of the Democratic and Republican National Conventions. By far, my favorite moment each night was the introduction to the coverage, with animated Avengers: Endgame parodies. For the DNC, Biden becomes Captain America, Kamala Harris Captain Marvel, and Elizabeth Warren as the Scarlet Witch, among others. Kasich is… READ THE REST
The pandemic probably changed late night talk forever, but for the better?
Eddy Burback makes the compelling case that late night talk shows have actually improved during the pandemic. There's also a compelling case to be made that they could not have gotten much worse. His video is a follow-up from his widely-viewed pre-pandemic criticism of the genre. It had become clear that the best interviews were… READ THE REST
Stephen Colbert explains why Trump actually isn't like President Lincoln
On Sunday night Fox News interview Trump standing in front of the Lincoln Memorial. Trump pointed at the statue of President Lincoln and said, "I am greeted with a hostile press, the likes of which no president has ever seen. The closest would be that gentleman right up there. They always said Lincoln, nobody got… READ THE REST
This 50-mile HDTV antenna could help you boot cable once and for all
With all the streaming services you're subscribed to now, do you really need cable anymore? Sure, local channels provide content that streamers can't match, but what else are you watching on cable channels that justifies that massive monthly cable bill? We're all trying to save cash, so cut the cord permanently but smartly, but dumping… READ THE REST
Learn how you can develop in-demand DevOps skills with the help of this training
DevOps moves so fast they had to mash two words together into the job title so they could be said faster. It's a process of lightning-fast experimentation and iteration. Try something, see if it works, optimize it, and move forward. It's a constantly charging sequence of events that requires more than just the development talent… READ THE REST
Book a live cooking class with 84-year-old Italian grandma and pasta expert Nonna Nerina
In our new reality, you've undoubtedly been looking for fun and inventive new ways to enjoy an evening. So if you're not exactly feeling comfortable spending a night out at your favorite Italian restaurant right now, why not have an inspired date night or host a small gathering of social distanced friends while an 84-year-old… READ THE REST
