Comics Take on the News

Comics Take on the News is a satirical news panel show airing live on KBOO radio the 4 Monday of the month. It is hosted by comedians Dani Schi and Cimberly Nickell and features a rotating group of comedians. This is the first 1/2 of an episode that aired on February 23, 2026.Comedians joining the panel this month areDavid Seung (@sunnyd.o.g): David Seung (he/him) is a second-generation Korean-American substitute teacher, standup comedian, adjunct professor, founder and sole employee of Side Dish Mafia Food Tours, and author of Silkworm’s Pansori (a full-length engagement with and appropriation of the traditional Korean sijo form of poetry releasing May 2025 through The Song Cave). He has two cats and every Pokémon.G Wade (@gwade2): You are going to have to tune in to learn anything more than his handle.Also, James Hartenfeld.

Comics Take on the News is a satirical news panel show airing live on KBOO radio the 4 Monday of the month. It is hosted by comedians Dani Schi and Cimberly Nickell and features a rotating group of comedians. This is the first 1/2 of an episode that aired on February 23, 2026. Comedians joining the panel this month areDavid Seung (@sunnyd.o.g): David Seung (he/him) is a second-generation Korean-American substitute teacher, standup comedian, adjunct professor, founder and sole employee of Side Dish Mafia Food Tours, and author of Silkworm’s Pansori (a full-length engagement with and appropriation of the traditional Korean sijo form of poetry releasing May 2025 through The Song Cave). He has two cats and every Pokémon.G Wade (@gwade2): You are going to have to tune in to learn anything more than his handle. Also, James Hartenfeld.

Comics Take on the News is a satire news panel show that airs live on KBOO Community Radio out of Portland, Oregon. The show is hosted by Dani Schi, and engineered by Cimberly Nickell and features a rotating group of comedian panalists.This is the second 1/2 of an episode that aired in January 20262 and features:Ash Allen (@AshAllenComedy): A repeat StorySLAM winner, 2025 Best of Portland Comedy finalist, Ash shares tall-yet-true stories on stages across the country. She hosts the weekly storytelling radio show Porch Hang and cohosts ROY G BIV, highlighting the best queer comedy Portland—and beyond—has to offer. In addition to performing, Ash teaches and coaches storytelling with Back Fence and recently produced and facilitated the sold-out King Tides Retreat on the Washington Coast.James Bosquez (@James.Bosquez) and Isaiah Steele (@SteeleLaughing) would prefer you call in and ask them about themselves than to share a bio.

Comics Take on the News is a satire news panel show that airs live on KBOO Community Radio out of Portland, Oregon. The show is hosted by Dani Schi, and engineered by Cimberly Nickell and features a rotating group of comedian panalists.This episode aired in January 20262 and features:A much nonsense comedy panel show covering the PNW news of the monthMonday at 10pm a panel of some comedians who have been all of the Pacific Northwest will breakdown on PNW news. It should be fun.This month's panel of jokesters includes:Ash Allen (@AshAllenComedy): A repeat StorySLAM winner, 2025 Best of Portland Comedy finalist, Ash shares tall-yet-true stories on stages across the country. She hosts the weekly storytelling radio show Porch Hang and cohosts ROY G BIV, highlighting the best queer comedy Portland—and beyond—has to offer. In addition to performing, Ash teaches and coaches storytelling with Back Fence and recently produced and facilitated the sold-out King Tides Retreat on the Washington Coast.James Bosquez (@James.Bosquez) and Isaiah Steele (@SteeleLaughing) would prefer you call in and ask them about themselves than to share a bio.

This is the first half of a show that aired live on Dec. 22, 2025. On this month's panel will be comedians: Todd Basil and Rachelle Cochran.Todd Basil (@toddoregano): Todd Basil is a stand-up comedian and college calculus instructor. He recently performed at the Loveland CO and Helena MT Comedy Festivals. He enjoys performing and touring across the Pacific Northwest and singing about food as the frontman of synth pop group Joy of Cooking Division. Check out his manic 1-minute podcast on Apple podcasts called "I. Drank. Too. Much. Coffee!”.Rachelle Cochran (@ItsRachelleCochran): Rachelle describes her comedy style as “unique" and "loud." Think of her as the silly lesbian next door who owns too many crocs. She was recently recognized by her Doordash driver as “that one who didn’t do so bad” at Portland’s Funniest. Rachelle is also a big fan of naps.

This is the first half of a show that aired live on Dec. 22, 2025. On this month's panel will be comedians: Todd Basil and Rachelle Cochran.Todd Basil (@toddoregano): Todd Basil is a stand-up comedian and college calculus instructor. He recently performed at the Loveland CO and Helena MT Comedy Festivals. He enjoys performing and touring across the Pacific Northwest and singing about food as the frontman of synth pop group Joy of Cooking Division. Check out his manic 1-minute podcast on Apple podcasts called "I. Drank. Too. Much. Coffee!”.Rachelle Cochran (@ItsRachelleCochran): Rachelle describes her comedy style as “unique" and "loud." Think of her as the silly lesbian next door who owns too many crocs. She was recently recognized by her Doordash driver as “that one who didn’t do so bad” at Portland’s Funniest. Rachelle is also a big fan of naps.

This is the second half of an episode that aired live on Nov 24, 2025Comics included:Adam Pasi (@ admpasi): Adam Pasi is a Portland comic who is quickly becoming among the most recognized names in Northwestern comedy. Born in Tacoma, WA and raised on army bases on the East Coast and in Germany, Adam’s unique outlook on life allows him to craft absurd yet relatable stories, culminating in admittedly ridiculous calls to arms. Adam has appeared on the IFC show "Portlandia" and has performed on the Limestone, Wenatchee, and Bridgetown comedy festivals. He is a regular host at Helium Comedy Club. Frequently intense, but never taking himself too seriously, Adam Pasi encourages all who’ll listen to join him in his mostly imaginary, but always amusing crusade against... well, something. Whatever it is, being loud and silly is the only way to fight it.Ben Harkins (@thebenharkins): Ben Harkins is a Portland based comic. His unsweetened perspective and deadpan delivery have made him an audience favorite throughout the PNW. His irreverent material attacks everything from the cost of groceries to the extinction of species. Harkins won the Portland's Funniest person (2024) contest at Helium and was voted #1 in Willamette Weeks Funniest Five (2019). He is a regular host/feature at Helium and has performed in the Bridgetown, SF Sketchfest and Savage Henry Comedy festivals, among others. Harkins has opened for some of the greatest including Beth Stelling, Kyle Kinane, Adam Friedland, Joe List and Christopher Titus. He hosts Chill N Fill Comedy every Thursday 8pm. He also directed and produced a hit Soap Opera called Intrigue- Public Access Soap Opera.Nariko Ott (@nariko_ott): Writer for the punk rock humor website The Hard Times Magazine, and host of the comedy Podcast "What's More Metal?". Nariko was winner of the Portland's Funniest Person Contest and named one of SplitSider Magazine's "Top Up and Coming Comedians." He's been on the Bridgetown Comedy Festival, 10,000 Laughs, and the TreeFort Music Fest among others. Back in his hometown of Portland he was the host of “The Cool Kids” comedy show at the legendary Doug Fir Lounge and has been featured on EPIX’s “Unprotected Sets," “Laughs” on FOX, Spotify, SiriusXM, and iHeartRadio.

This is the first half of an episode airing Nov. 24, 2025This episode features:Adam Pasi (@ admpasi): Adam Pasi is a Portland comic who is quickly becoming among the most recognized names in Northwestern comedy. Born in Tacoma, WA and raised on army bases on the East Coast and in Germany, Adam’s unique outlook on life allows him to craft absurd yet relatable stories, culminating in admittedly ridiculous calls to arms. Adam has appeared on the IFC show "Portlandia" and has performed on the Limestone, Wenatchee, and Bridgetown comedy festivals. He is a regular host at Helium Comedy Club. Frequently intense, but never taking himself too seriously, Adam Pasi encourages all who’ll listen to join him in his mostly imaginary, but always amusing crusade against... well, something. Whatever it is, being loud and silly is the only way to fight it.Ben Harkins (@thebenharkins): Ben Harkins is a Portland based comic. His unsweetened perspective and deadpan delivery have made him an audience favorite throughout the PNW. His irreverent material attacks everything from the cost of groceries to the extinction of species. Harkins won the Portland's Funniest person (2024) contest at Helium and was voted #1 in Willamette Weeks Funniest Five (2019). He is a regular host/feature at Helium and has performed in the Bridgetown, SF Sketchfest and Savage Henry Comedy festivals, among others. Harkins has opened for some of the greatest including Beth Stelling, Kyle Kinane, Adam Friedland, Joe List and Christopher Titus. He hosts Chill N Fill Comedy every Thursday 8pm. He also directed and produced a hit Soap Opera called Intrigue- Public Access Soap Opera.Nariko Ott (@nariko_ott): Writer for the punk rock humor website The Hard Times Magazine, and host of the comedy Podcast "What's More Metal?". Nariko was winner of the Portland's Funniest Person Contest and named one of SplitSider Magazine's "Top Up and Coming Comedians." He's been on the Bridgetown Comedy Festival, 10,000 Laughs, and the TreeFort Music Fest among others. Back in his hometown of Portland he was the host of “The Cool Kids” comedy show at the legendary Doug Fir Lounge and has been featured on EPIX’s “Unprotected Sets," “Laughs” on FOX, Spotify, SiriusXM, and iHeartRadio.

This is the second 1/2 of an episode that aired originally on Monday, October 25, 2025Virginia Jones (@badinia): Virginia Jones is a standup comedian who has been on Portlandia, CNN’s History of Comedy, and an Australian tap dance infomercial. She won second place in Helium’s Portland’s Funniest Person competition in 2025. She has opened for comics like Maria Bamford, Jackie Kashian, Laurie Kilmartin, Kevin McDonald, and Eddie Pepitone. She’s also a hotshot podcaster, hosting the popular show “My Sister’s A Therapist” with her sister, LMFT Laura Ryan.Arlo Weierhauser (@arlo.c.w): Arlo Weierhauser is a stand up comedy wunderkind who has graced the stage of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Epix's Unprotected Sets. You've seen them on every stage in Portland, as well as in the Disney movie Timmy Failure and at the Bridgetown Comedy Festival, High Plains Comedy Festival, Treefort Fest, Big Sky comedy fest, and Montreal's Just For Laughs comedy fest. They were named Portland's Funniest Person in 2017.Luke Miller (@LukeMillerSucks): Luke Miller is a Portland stand up comedian. His irreverent and aggressive style has garnered a reputable following in the Pacific Northwest. He has worked with the likes of Kyle Kinane, Sean Patton, Sam Tallent and Adam Ray. You can find him on either side of I-5 working at clubs, breweries and bars.

This is the first half of a Comics Take episode that aired live on Monday, October 27, 2025.Virginia Jones (@badinia): Virginia Jones is a standup comedian who has been on Portlandia, CNN’s History of Comedy, and an Australian tap dance infomercial. She won second place in Helium’s Portland’s Funniest Person competition in 2025. She has opened for comics like Maria Bamford, Jackie Kashian, Laurie Kilmartin, Kevin McDonald, and Eddie Pepitone. She’s also a hotshot podcaster, hosting the popular show “My Sister’s A Therapist” with her sister, LMFT Laura Ryan.Arlo Weierhauser (@arlo.c.w): Arlo Weierhauser is a stand up comedy wunderkind who has graced the stage of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Epix's Unprotected Sets. You've seen them on every stage in Portland, as well as in the Disney movie Timmy Failure and at the Bridgetown Comedy Festival, High Plains Comedy Festival, Treefort Fest, Big Sky comedy fest, and Montreal's Just For Laughs comedy fest. They were named Portland's Funniest Person in 2017.Luke Miller (@LukeMillerSucks): Luke Miller is a Portland stand up comedian. His irreverent and aggressive style has garnered a reputable following in the Pacific Northwest. He has worked with the likes of Kyle Kinane, Sean Patton, Sam Tallent and Adam Ray. You can find him on either side of I-5 working at clubs, breweries and bars.

This is the second half of a Comics Take episode that aired 9/22/2025.James Hartenfeld (@Hartenfeld): James Hartenfeld is the creator of Ricky Winters and co-producer of Butter & Goodness Comedy, and runs a show most Wednesday's at Al's Den. He's a 2024 Willamette Week top 5 comedian in Portland.Lewis Sequeira (@LewisSequeira): Lewis Sequeira has been performing stand-up comedy for 13 years, and what do they have to show for it? Well, for one, this amazing bio. That’s right, this bio, which you’ve been enjoying for a few sentences now, was written because Lewis Sequeira performs stand-up comedy and it leads people to wonder what kind of person this Lewis character is anyway. Well, it goes like this: Lewis is 35 and has been in SF SketchFest as well as on television (accidentally). Lewis is the host and producer of “It’s Gonna Be Okay,” a beloved Portland comedy show. Lewis is an avid tropical fishkeeper, a top-ranking pinball player, and a singer/songwriter whose output primarily focuses on worms. Lewis is a married, professional Elvis impersonator and certified notary public in the State of Oregon. Lewis has had a bizarre life and likes to talk about it on stage to strangers.Andie Main (@AndieMain): Andie Main is a stand up comedian now based in Portland OR, after living in Denver and New York City. She has two albums available for streaming, produced by the darlings at Blonde Medicine Records; Magpie and Rocky Mountain Bi. She has opened for some of the best comics ever like Kyle Kinane, Dave Hill, Natasha Leggero, Moshe Kasher, Russell Peters, and Janeane Garafalo. She’s also performed in many esteemed festivals across the country like the High Plains Comedy Fest, Bumbershoot, Sketchfest and Red Clay Comedy Festival. When she’s not on stage, she can be found hiking around the woods with her dog Sadie, teaching a yoga class, or going on terrible first dates which she ruthlessly mines for material.

This is the first half of a Comics Take episode that aired 9/22/2025.James Hartenfeld (@Hartenfeld): James Hartenfeld is the creator of Ricky Winters and co-producer of Butter & Goodness Comedy, and runs a show most Wednesday's at Al's Den. He's a 2024 Willamette Week top 5 comedian in Portland.Lewis Sequeira (@LewisSequeira): Lewis Sequeira has been performing stand-up comedy for 13 years, and what do they have to show for it? Well, for one, this amazing bio. That’s right, this bio, which you’ve been enjoying for a few sentences now, was written because Lewis Sequeira performs stand-up comedy and it leads people to wonder what kind of person this Lewis character is anyway. Well, it goes like this: Lewis is 35 and has been in SF SketchFest as well as on television (accidentally). Lewis is the host and producer of “It’s Gonna Be Okay,” a beloved Portland comedy show. Lewis is an avid tropical fishkeeper, a top-ranking pinball player, and a singer/songwriter whose output primarily focuses on worms. Lewis is a married, professional Elvis impersonator and certified notary public in the State of Oregon. Lewis has had a bizarre life and likes to talk about it on stage to strangers.Andie Main (@AndieMain): Andie Main is a stand up comedian now based in Portland OR, after living in Denver and New York City. She has two albums available for streaming, produced by the darlings at Blonde Medicine Records; Magpie and Rocky Mountain Bi. She has opened for some of the best comics ever like Kyle Kinane, Dave Hill, Natasha Leggero, Moshe Kasher, Russell Peters, and Janeane Garafalo. She’s also performed in many esteemed festivals across the country like the High Plains Comedy Fest, Bumbershoot, Sketchfest and Red Clay Comedy Festival. When she’s not on stage, she can be found hiking around the woods with her dog Sadie, teaching a yoga class, or going on terrible first dates which she ruthlessly mines for material.

This is the second half of an episode featuring comedians Andrea Joseph, Tyler Boeh, Jason Burton.Andrea Joseph (@AndreaDJoseph): Andrea Joseph, (Oxygen, Damon Dash Studios, Freeform). Currently based out Portland, OR, Andrea Joseph got her start by performing and producing shows in Los Angeles’ World famous Comedy Store. Andrea would go on to perform in theaters and clubs throughout the country. Andrea shares her unique perspective as a biracial, dyslexic only child with a knack for overthinking and over sharing with a hilarious and relatable touch.Tyler Boeh (@TylerBoeh): Tyler Boeh is professionally funny. Comfortable, confident, and hilarious, he uses his quick wit and celebrated talent of “beatboxing” to bring audiences into a hysterical frenzy.Jason Burton (@PDXBurton): Jason is a comedian, storyteller, and non-profit finance professional who has been seen on stages around Portland including Telltale, the Moth, and Sizable Shenanigans.

This month's panelists are Andrea Joseph, Tyler Boeh, Jason Burton.Andrea Joseph (@AndreaDJoseph): Andrea Joseph, (Oxygen, Damon Dash Studios, Freeform). Currently based out Portland, OR, Andrea Joseph got her start by performing and producing shows in Los Angeles’ World famous Comedy Store. Andrea would go on to perform in theaters and clubs throughout the country. Andrea shares her unique perspective as a biracial, dyslexic only child with a knack for overthinking and over sharing with a hilarious and relatable touch.Tyler Boeh (@TylerBoeh): Tyler Boeh is professionally funny. Comfortable, confident, and hilarious, he uses his quick wit and celebrated talent of “beatboxing” to bring audiences into a hysterical frenzy.Jason Burton (@PDXBurton): Jason is a comedian, storyteller, and non-profit finance professional who has been seen on stages around Portland including Telltale, the Moth, and Sizable Shenanigans.

Comics Take on the News is a monthly radio show airing live the 4th Monday of every month from KBOO Community Radio. The show features a rotating group of local and traveling comics.This is the 2nd half of an episode that aired in July 28, 2025 and features:Katie Nguyen (@KatieNguyen): Katie Nguyen is a writer and comedian. Her work has been featured in The New Yorker, you can hear her on SiriusXM, and she's a regular at Helium Comedy Club. Katie teaches stand-up at Helium, she was a writer & the host of PBS Kids Mega Wow, and she co-wrote & starred in the short film Crouching Comic.Kyle Kinane (@KyleKinane): Kyle Kinane is a comedian from Addison, Illinois. According to Wikipedia, he is a notable person from that town. Other notable residents of Addison have been the boxer Leon Spinks and a woman who wrote poetry about Beanie Babies. Raised in such a cultural fondue pot as this, it was natural for Kyle to find his way from warehouse work into show business. As a comedian, he has been seen on The Tonight Show, Netflix’s “The Standups,” and 5 of his own hour-length specials . As an actor, he’s been in the Judd Apatow series “Love” and truTV’s “Those Who Can’t.” He was also on “Drunk History,” where he unfortunately wasn’t acting. As a voice over actor, he was the former voice of Comedy Central for 8 years and currently plays Bullet on the Netflix series “Paradise PD.” He is also co-host of the No Accounting for Taste podcast along with Shane Torres. As a musician, he has done nothing, as he is not a musician. Kyle’s most recent standup work, “Dirt Nap,” was recorded at Acme Comedy Club in Minneapolis, Minnesota and was released in April of 2024. It is now available to watch on the 800 Pound Gorilla Media YouTube Channel.Moisés Araguaney (@dale.coraz0n): Moisés Araguaney is a Venezuelan comedian based in Portland, OR. On stage he is aggressively enthusiastic, enamoured with queerness and collective liberation. He has performed at the LGBTLOL Queer Comedy Festival and co-hosted a queer comedy show at San Francisco PRIDE for over 250 cute, hot, gay attendees. You can find him hosting the Hear You Loud and Queer open mic, and co-producing the monthly show Be Gay Do Crime.

Comics Take on the News is a monthly radio show airing live the 4th Monday of every month from KBOO Community Radio. The show features a rotating group of local and traveling comics.This episode aired in July 28, 2025 and features:Katie Nguyen (@KatieNguyen): Katie Nguyen is a writer and comedian. Her work has been featured in The New Yorker, you can hear her on SiriusXM, and she's a regular at Helium Comedy Club. Katie teaches stand-up at Helium, she was a writer & the host of PBS Kids Mega Wow, and she co-wrote & starred in the short film Crouching Comic.Kyle Kinane (@KyleKinane): Kyle Kinane is a comedian from Addison, Illinois. According to Wikipedia, he is a notable person from that town. Other notable residents of Addison have been the boxer Leon Spinks and a woman who wrote poetry about Beanie Babies. Raised in such a cultural fondue pot as this, it was natural for Kyle to find his way from warehouse work into show business. As a comedian, he has been seen on The Tonight Show, Netflix’s “The Standups,” and 5 of his own hour-length specials . As an actor, he’s been in the Judd Apatow series “Love” and truTV’s “Those Who Can’t.” He was also on “Drunk History,” where he unfortunately wasn’t acting. As a voice over actor, he was the former voice of Comedy Central for 8 years and currently plays Bullet on the Netflix series “Paradise PD.” He is also co-host of the No Accounting for Taste podcast along with Shane Torres. As a musician, he has done nothing, as he is not a musician. Kyle’s most recent standup work, “Dirt Nap,” was recorded at Acme Comedy Club in Minneapolis, Minnesota and was released in April of 2024. It is now available to watch on the 800 Pound Gorilla Media YouTube Channel.Moisés Araguaney (@dale.coraz0n): Moisés Araguaney is a Venezuelan comedian based in Portland, OR. On stage he is aggressively enthusiastic, enamoured with queerness and collective liberation. He has performed at the LGBTLOL Queer Comedy Festival and co-hosted a queer comedy show at San Francisco PRIDE for over 250 cute, hot, gay attendees. You can find him hosting the Hear You Loud and Queer open mic, and co-producing the monthly show Be Gay Do Crime.

This is a teaser for the episode that aired live on KBOO Community radio on July, 28 2025 featuring Katie Nguyen (@KatieNguyen):  Katie Nguyen is a writer and comedian. Her work has been featured in The New Yorker, you can hear her on SiriusXM, and she's a regular at Helium Comedy Club. Katie teaches stand-up at Helium, she was a writer & the host of PBS Kids Mega Wow, and she co-wrote & starred in the short film Crouching Comic. Kyle Kinane (@KyleKinane):  Kyle Kinane is a comedian from Addison, Illinois. According to Wikipedia, he is a notable person from that town. Other notable residents of Addison have been the boxer Leon Spinks and a woman who wrote poetry about Beanie Babies. Raised in such a cultural fondue pot as this, it was natural for Kyle to find his way from warehouse work into show business. As a comedian, he has been seen on The Tonight Show, Netflix’s “The Standups,” and 5 of his own hour-length specials . As an actor, he’s been in the Judd Apatow series “Love” and truTV’s “Those Who Can’t.” He was also on “Drunk History,” where he unfortunately wasn’t acting. As a voice over actor, he was the former voice of Comedy Central for 8 years and currently plays Bullet on the Netflix series “Paradise PD.” He is also co-host of the No Accounting for Taste podcast along with Shane Torres. As a musician, he has done nothing, as he is not a musician. Kyle’s most recent standup work, “Dirt Nap,” was recorded at Acme Comedy Club in Minneapolis, Minnesota and was released in April of 2024. It is now available to watch on the 800 Pound Gorilla Media YouTube Channel.Moisés Araguaney (@dale.coraz0n): Moisés Araguaney is a Venezuelan comedian based in Portland, OR. On stage he is aggressively enthusiastic, enamoured with queerness and collective liberation. He has performed at the LGBTLOL Queer Comedy Festival and co-hosted a queer comedy show at San Francisco PRIDE for over 250 cute, hot, gay attendees. You can find him hosting the Hear You Loud and Queer open mic, and co-producing the monthly show Be Gay Do Crime. 

Comics Take on the News is a live radio show on KBOO Community Radio in Portland, OR hosted by comedians Dani Schi and Cimberly Nickell, and featuring a rotating panel of comics. The show airs the 4th Monday of every month from 10pm PST - 12pm PST. This episode is the 2nd half of a show they group spent a lot of time talking about goat interactions. This show features comedians: Dan Wiancko (@danwianckocomedy): Dan has been doing comedy in the Portland scene for eight years. In 2021 he advanced to the semifinals in Portland’s Funniest Person Competition. He is a regular feature comic on showcases & hosting mics all over town. Wiancko has recently been deemed the hardest working man in the open mic game. Paddy’s every Sunday at 7:00. Every Saturday (summertime sometimes) he’s in Oregon City at Trails End Golf Center hosting the best outdoor golf mic to ever exist. In his youth, this dark comic managed to not get aborted.Ally J Ward (@allyjisgay):  Ally J Ward is a self proclaimed good girl and dumb baby. She is a queer and trans stand up comic, improviser and storyteller. Her comedy is dry up front, but silly and a bit petty as she settles in. In 2025, she was named Portland’s Funniest Person by her peers and the Willamette Week.Will Lampe (@will_lampe):  Will Lampe was runner up in “Portland’s funniest person” competition in 2024. He was also named a “New Face of Portland Comedy” by helium comedy club, and named one of "Willamette Week's funnies 5 comics in Portland" Will made his streaming debut on Veeps at the Newcommers showcase in Brooklyn, NY. He always tries his best and is a polite young man."

Comics Take on the News is a live radio show on KBOO Community Radio in Portland, OR hosted by comedians Dani Schi and Cimberly Nickell, and featuring a rotating panel of comics. The show airs the 4th Monday of every month from 10pm PST - 12pm PST. This episode is the 1st half of a show they group spent a lot of time talking about goat interactions. This show features comedians: Dan Wiancko (@danwianckocomedy):  Dan has been doing comedy in the Portland scene for eight years. In 2021 he advanced to the semifinals in Portland’s Funniest Person Competition. He is a regular feature comic on showcases & hosting mics all over town. Wiancko has recently been deemed the hardest working man in the open mic game. Paddy’s every Sunday at 7:00. Every Saturday (summertime sometimes) he’s in Oregon City at Trails End Golf Center hosting the best outdoor golf mic to ever exist. In his youth, this dark comic managed to not get aborted.Ally J Ward (@allyjisgay):  Ally J Ward is a self proclaimed good girl and dumb baby. She is a queer and trans stand up comic, improviser and storyteller. Her comedy is dry up front, but silly and a bit petty as she settles in. In 2025, she was named Portland’s Funniest Person by her peers and the Willamette Week.Will Lampe (@will_lampe):  Will Lampe was runner up in “Portland’s funniest person” competition in 2024. He was also named a “New Face of Portland Comedy” by helium comedy club, and named one of "Willamette Week's funnies 5 comics in Portland" Will made his streaming debut on Veeps at the Newcommers showcase in Brooklyn, NY. He always tries his best and is a polite young man."

A clip from the Comics Take Goat Interactions episode

This month's panelists are: Susan Rice: (@funnyoldbag) One of Portland's Original Stand-ups. Susan Rice celebrates 43 years as a professional comedian. Her early credits include;Showtime Comedy All-Stars, Evening at the Improv and more recently “Don’t Tell Comedy “ where at 72 years old she has gone viral!James Hartenfeld (@hartenfeld) - James Hartenfeld is the creator of Ricky Winters and co-producer of Butter & Goodness Comedy. He's a 2024 Willamette Week top 5 comedian in PortlandDorothy 'Dot' Geary: (@ dorothy_b_geary ) Dorothy is a person and comedian who always has something to add. She also produces shows all over.

This month's panelists are: Susan Rice: (@funnyoldbag) One of Portland's Original Stand-ups. Susan Rice celebrates 43 years as a professional comedian. Her early credits include;Showtime Comedy All-Stars, Evening at the Improv and more recently “Don’t Tell Comedy “ where at 72 years old she has gone viral!James Hartenfeld (@hartenfeld) - James Hartenfeld is the creator of Ricky Winters and co-producer of Butter & Goodness Comedy. He's a 2024 Willamette Week top 5 comedian in PortlandDorothy 'Dot' Geary: (@ dorothy_b_geary ) Dorothy is a person and comedian who always has something to add. She also produces shows all over.

This episode features Portland comedians Imani Denae, G Wade, and Lee H. Tillman

This episode features Portland comedians Imani Denae, G Wade, and Lee H. Tillman

Tonight's panelist included Sam Whiteley, Umi Om, and Cimberly Nickell (Comics Take co-producer and regular board op) will be joined us at the table.

Tonight's panelist included Sam Whiteley, Umi Om, and Cimberly Nickell (Comics Take co-producer and regular board op) will be joined us at the table.

This episode features Comics Take Comdians Sam Whiteley, Umi Om and Cimberly Nickell.

This episode is the first half of a show featuring:Madeline Moore (@the_madelinemoore): Madeline Moore is a native New Yorker who has been doing comedy in Portland for 8 years. She enjoys birds. People make her nervous. She is an only child.David Seung (@sunnyd.o.g): David Seung (he/him) is a second-generation Korean-American substitute teacher, standup comedian, adjunct professor, founder and sole employee of Side Dish Mafia Food Tours, and author of Silkworm’s Pansori (a full-length engagement with and appropriation of the traditional Korean sijo form of poetry releasing May 2025 through The Song Cave). He has two cats and every Pokémon.Sid Akkiraju (@sidxakk):Sid is an actor, comedian and hand model living in the Pacific Northwest. From an early age, Sid developed an interest in storytelling through various theatrical and film productions. When he is not training to be Batman, Sid spends his time pursuing athletic and artistic endeavors. A lifelong student, Sid is inspired by his environment and can be described as “that guy on the sidewalk.” He has performed across the United States and internationally as well. Keep your eyes and ears open and maybe you’ll catch him.

This episode is the first half of a show featuring:Madeline Moore (@the_madelinemoore): Madeline Moore is a native New Yorker who has been doing comedy in Portland for 8 years. She enjoys birds. People make her nervous. She is an only child.David Seung (@sunnyd.o.g): David Seung (he/him) is a second-generation Korean-American substitute teacher, standup comedian, adjunct professor, founder and sole employee of Side Dish Mafia Food Tours, and author of Silkworm’s Pansori (a full-length engagement with and appropriation of the traditional Korean sijo form of poetry releasing May 2025 through The Song Cave). He has two cats and every Pokémon.Sid Akkiraju (@sidxakk):Sid is an actor, comedian and hand model living in the Pacific Northwest. From an early age, Sid developed an interest in storytelling through various theatrical and film productions. When he is not training to be Batman, Sid spends his time pursuing athletic and artistic endeavors. A lifelong student, Sid is inspired by his environment and can be described as “that guy on the sidewalk.” He has performed across the United States and internationally as well. Keep your eyes and ears open and maybe you’ll catch him.

This is part 2 of an episode that aired on Oct 29, 2024. This episode features comedians and friends: Rachelle Cochran (@ItsRachelleCochran): Rachelle describes her comedy style as “unique" and "loud." Think of her as the silly lesbian next door who owns too many crocs. She was recently recognized by her Doordash driver as “that one who didn’t do so bad” at Portland’s Funniest. Rachelle is also a big fan of naps.Jordan Cerminara (@handcutcomedy): Stand-up comic/collage artist, and co-producer of The Art Critique Comedy Show {comedians analyze & auction thrift store art}, Jordan Cerminara is a working comic at clubs and independent venues across North America. His first comedy album that debuted at #1 on Amazon and Apple iTunes, Cuttin It Up, is out now on Burn This Records. For show updates and CUTTING EDGE content, visit his website thejokeisonme.com -or- follow @handcutcomedy on all social media.Lee Cox (@lee_coxx): Lee was a stand-up comedian who turned happy and is spending his time the way stable people do.

This episode of Comics Take aired on Oct. 29th, 2024. Comedians and former comedians during this show include:This month panel includes:Rachelle Cochran (@ItsRachelleCochran): Rachelle describes her comedy style as “unique" and "loud." Think of her as the silly lesbian next door who owns too many crocs. She was recently recognized by her Doordash driver as “that one who didn’t do so bad” at Portland’s Funniest. Rachelle is also a big fan of naps.Jordan Cerminara (@handcutcomedy): Stand-up comic/collage artist, and co-producer of The Art Critique Comedy Show {comedians analyze & auction thrift store art}, Jordan Cerminara is a working comic at clubs and independent venues across North America. His first comedy album that debuted at #1 on Amazon and Apple iTunes, Cuttin It Up, is out now on Burn This Records. For show updates and CUTTING EDGE content, visit his website thejokeisonme.com -or- follow @handcutcomedy on all social media.Lee Cox (@lee_coxx): Lee was a stand-up comedian who turned happy and is spending his time the way stable people do.

This is a clip from the full episode of Comics Take on the News that aired on Monday, Oct. 29, 2024.

This episode's comedians include:Zoë Schwartz is a Portland-based comedian and producer. Zoë fearlessly tackles societal norms, delivering hilarious hot takes on her hippie upbringing, family dynamics, sex, and navigating womanhood.Kristin Rowan is a comedian based in Portland, OR whose style ranges from the personal to the absurd. She’s a pro player at ComedySportz Portland. In 2015 she won BAHFest Seattle with her fake invention of social media for plants. She’s also the author of the young adult novel “Paula and Mr. Meanie Pants.”GA Wade is a Portland-based comedian who appears to have a podcast and bio. You would have to find in at comedy show, or listen to this show to figure out the specifics though.

This episode's comedians include:Zoë Schwartz is a Portland-based comedian and producer. Zoë fearlessly tackles societal norms, delivering hilarious hot takes on her hippie upbringing, family dynamics, sex, and navigating womanhood.Kristin Rowan is a comedian based in Portland, OR whose style ranges from the personal to the absurd. She’s a pro player at ComedySportz Portland. In 2015 she won BAHFest Seattle with her fake invention of social media for plants. She’s also the author of the young adult novel “Paula and Mr. Meanie Pants.”GA Wade is a Portland-based comedian who appears to have a podcast and bio. You would have to find in at comedy show, or listen to this show to figure out the specifics though.

This episode's comedians include:Zoë Schwartz is a Portland-based comedian and producer. Zoë fearlessly tackles societal norms, delivering hilarious hot takes on her hippie upbringing, family dynamics, sex, and navigating womanhood.Kristin Rowan is a comedian based in Portland, OR whose style ranges from the personal to the absurd. She’s a pro player at ComedySportz Portland. In 2015 she won BAHFest Seattle with her fake invention of social media for plants. She’s also the author of the young adult novel “Paula and Mr. Meanie Pants.”GA Wade is a Portland-based comedian who appears to have a podcast and bio. You would have to find in at comedy show, or listen to this show to figure out the specifics though.

This month's comedic panel welcomes:Pam Benjamin: Pam Benjamin is the Director of Mutiny Radio in San Francisco and has produced 8 Mutiny Radio Comedy Festivals as well as shows 5 nights a week in SF. She has been performing stand up since 2011 and recently headlined Cobb's Comedy Club in SF. She has a headlining comedy tour in Portland/Seattle this June and is working on her 9th novel. You can acquire her 2nd novella VOICES on Amazon Kindle.Imani Denae: Imani Denae, based in Portland, Oregon, started her comedy career in 2021, but in three years she’s seen her star rise. Already co-signed by established comics such as Katt Williams, Rob Haze and Kev on Stage, Imani is known for her unique observations, witty puns, and forthright social commentary.Jono James: Anyone can call themselves a comedian nowadays, and this guy is no exception. Jono Jones is a bright and charismatic version of Eeyore, that slow donkey thing from the Whinny-The-Poo stories (aka grooming). “For most people mastering Stand-Up Comedy takes over 10,000 hours, I did it in just 20 minutes. I’d love to show you how. Subscribe now.”-Jobo He hopes to capture the hearts, minds and souls of every single American with his typical and not particularly innovative brand of stand-up comedy, so he can lock them all in a tiny discomforting cell and profit off of them until his untimely demise. You should definitely listen to Jobo’s opinion on news! Why? He spell his own name real good. Go to see Jono’s [ Jono James’ ] semimonthly Stand-Up Comedy show at The Starday Tavern. 6517 se Foster Rd. Every 2nd and 4th Sunday! Next one: June 23rd 8pm doors

This month's comedic panel welcomes:Pam Benjamin: Pam Benjamin is the Director of Mutiny Radio in San Francisco and has produced 8 Mutiny Radio Comedy Festivals as well as shows 5 nights a week in SF. She has been performing stand up since 2011 and recently headlined Cobb's Comedy Club in SF. She has a headlining comedy tour in Portland/Seattle this June and is working on her 9th novel. You can acquire her 2nd novella VOICES on Amazon Kindle.Imani Denae: Imani Denae, based in Portland, Oregon, started her comedy career in 2021, but in three years she’s seen her star rise. Already co-signed by established comics such as Katt Williams, Rob Haze and Kev on Stage, Imani is known for her unique observations, witty puns, and forthright social commentary.Jono James: Anyone can call themselves a comedian nowadays, and this guy is no exception. Jono Jones is a bright and charismatic version of Eeyore, that slow donkey thing from the Whinny-The-Poo stories (aka grooming). “For most people mastering Stand-Up Comedy takes over 10,000 hours, I did it in just 20 minutes. I’d love to show you how. Subscribe now.”-Jobo He hopes to capture the hearts, minds and souls of every single American with his typical and not particularly innovative brand of stand-up comedy, so he can lock them all in a tiny discomforting cell and profit off of them until his untimely demise. You should definitely listen to Jobo’s opinion on news! Why? He spell his own name real good. Go to see Jono’s [ Jono James’ ] semimonthly Stand-Up Comedy show at The Starday Tavern. 6517 se Foster Rd. Every 2nd and 4th Sunday! Next one: June 23rd 8pm doors

This is the full episode of Comics Take on the News that aired on May 13, 2024.Joe John Sanchez III: Joe John Sanchez III is a queer, Portland-based comedian whose style can best be described as manic, neurotic, and unfortunately adorable. They are the producer of Fluid Comedy, Defiant Joy, and Exquisite Nonsense, three local comedy showcases committed to uplifting LGBTQIA+ talent. Most recently, they were voted one of Willamette Week’s Funniest Five and appeared on the Portland Mercury’s Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy. Across the country, they’ve performed at SF Sketchfest, the LGBTLOL Queer Comedy Fest, East Austin Comedy Club, and were selected for Best of Fest at the 2023 Burbank Comedy Festival. Their mother, however, is most proud of that time they were an extra on Gossip Girl in 2008.Heather Weigler: Heather Weigler is a government attorney who works part-time so she can pursue her passions, which include raising badasses, TikTok, stand up comedy, and laying in bed. Heather fell in love with telling jokes on stage after participated in the Campaign for Equal Justice’s 2015 LAF-Off fundraiser for legal aid services. Since then, she’s performed in shows and festivals in Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Las Vegas San Francisco, and Portland.Thomas Lundy: Thomas is from Pennsylvania- sorry no Thomas is from Florida. He spends most of his free time losing money trading Algerian penny stocks and reporting copyright infringement on Youtube. RIP Tony Soprano, watching him beat the brakes off of gambling addicts gives him a fleeting sense of control in life. Not the biggest fan of puppies. Performed at tree fort music festival one year and met [redacted] who gave him life changing financial advice.

This is a clip from the full episode of Comics Take on the News that aired on May 13, 2024.Joe John Sanchez III: Joe John Sanchez III is a queer, Portland-based comedian whose style can best be described as manic, neurotic, and unfortunately adorable. They are the producer of Fluid Comedy, Defiant Joy, and Exquisite Nonsense, three local comedy showcases committed to uplifting LGBTQIA+ talent. Most recently, they were voted one of Willamette Week’s Funniest Five and appeared on the Portland Mercury’s Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy. Across the country, they’ve performed at SF Sketchfest, the LGBTLOL Queer Comedy Fest, East Austin Comedy Club, and were selected for Best of Fest at the 2023 Burbank Comedy Festival. Their mother, however, is most proud of that time they were an extra on Gossip Girl in 2008.Heather Weigler: Heather Weigler is a government attorney who works part-time so she can pursue her passions, which include raising badasses, TikTok, stand up comedy, and laying in bed. Heather fell in love with telling jokes on stage after participated in the Campaign for Equal Justice’s 2015 LAF-Off fundraiser for legal aid services. Since then, she’s performed in shows and festivals in Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Las Vegas San Francisco, and Portland.Thomas Lundy: Thomas is from Pennsylvania- sorry no Thomas is from Florida. He spends most of his free time losing money trading Algerian penny stocks and reporting copyright infringement on Youtube. RIP Tony Soprano, watching him beat the brakes off of gambling addicts gives him a fleeting sense of control in life. Not the biggest fan of puppies. Performed at tree fort music festival one year and met [redacted] who gave him life changing financial advice.

This month's panelists include:James Hartenfeld (@hartenfeld) - James Hartenfeld is the creator of Ricky Winters and co-producer of Butter & Goodness Comedy. He's a 2024 Willamette Week top 5 comedian in Portland.Ira Claybourne (@ira.claybourne) - Ira Claybourne is a queer, southern-born comedian currently joking in Boston. They have been a featured performer at the Laugh Riot Grrrl festival in LA, and they produced a show at the Far Out Comedy Festival in Toronto, Canada titled Bless Our Hearts. If their quirky hot takes and spicy criticism doesn’t tell you they’re a Virgo, they will.Mx. Dahlia Belle (@mx.dahliabelle) - Mx. Dahlia Belle's comedy has been compared to a Swiss Army knife - different tools to extract sharpness, softness, vulnerability, hope, and wicked wit. She's been declared one of "11 Trans Comedians... Funnier Than Dave Chappelle" by Out Magazine and the funniest of Willamette Week's Funniest Five. In addition to having written for Cosmopolitan Magazine, The Guardian, The Stranger, and Portland Mercury, she has been a repeat guest on NPR, CBC, XRAY FM, and Portland Radio Project (PRP). Live performances have included NW Black Comedy Festival, Upper Left Comedy Festival, Hannah Gadsby's "Gender Agenda" on Netflix, and an awkward conversation with John Waters and Piers Morgan.

This month's panelists include:James Hartenfeld (@hartenfeld) - James Hartenfeld is the creator of Ricky Winters and co-producer of Butter & Goodness Comedy. He's a 2024 Willamette Week top 5 comedian in Portland.Ira Claybourne (@ira.claybourne) - Ira Claybourne is a queer, southern-born comedian currently joking in Boston. They have been a featured performer at the Laugh Riot Grrrl festival in LA, and they produced a show at the Far Out Comedy Festival in Toronto, Canada titled Bless Our Hearts. If their quirky hot takes and spicy criticism doesn’t tell you they’re a Virgo, they will.Mx. Dahlia Belle (@mx.dahliabelle) - Mx. Dahlia Belle's comedy has been compared to a Swiss Army knife - different tools to extract sharpness, softness, vulnerability, hope, and wicked wit. She's been declared one of "11 Trans Comedians... Funnier Than Dave Chappelle" by Out Magazine and the funniest of Willamette Week's Funniest Five. In addition to having written for Cosmopolitan Magazine, The Guardian, The Stranger, and Portland Mercury, she has been a repeat guest on NPR, CBC, XRAY FM, and Portland Radio Project (PRP). Live performances have included NW Black Comedy Festival, Upper Left Comedy Festival, Hannah Gadsby's "Gender Agenda" on Netflix, and an awkward conversation with John Waters and Piers Morgan.

Comics Take on the News is a monthly radio show on KBOO radio featuring a rotating group of stand up comedians sitting down.Comedians filling out March's panel are:Rochelle Cote (@_rococote): Rochelle is a Portland-based comedian, podcaster, and artist with a penchant for potty humor. Bodies are weird and she needs to make that your problem too. She’s loves hanging with her cat, making messy art, and having strong feelings about very arbitrary things.Ash Allen (@ashallencomedy): Ash is a writer, comic, and storyteller living in Portland, OR. Originally hailing from Mississippi, Ash talks about growing up as a barefoot lesbian in the woods, her gay grandma, what it was like working at a queer sex shop, and so much more. Two-time Moth StorySLAM winner, featured at the 2024 All Jane Comedy and Upper Left Festivals, you can find Ash sharing her unbelievable yet true tales in the PNW and beyond.Jane Malone (@flickingjanecomedy): Jane Malone is an Oregon-based comedian, and the second-place winner of the 2020 Joking Bad: Portland’s Dirtiest Comedian Competition. She is a founding member of the Bad Girls Comedy Stand Up Troupe, has been featured at the Savage Henry Comedy Festival, the D.B. Cooper Comedy Festival, and her first Comedy-based comic book is now available for purchase online at MaloneyBologna.com and flickingjane.com

Comedians filling out March's panel are:Rochelle Cote (@_rococote): Rochelle is a Portland-based comedian, podcaster, and artist with a penchant for potty humor. Bodies are weird and she needs to make that your problem too. She’s loves hanging with her cat, making messy art, and having strong feelings about very arbitrary things.Ash Allen (@ashallencomedy): Ash is a writer, comic, and storyteller living in Portland, OR. Originally hailing from Mississippi, Ash talks about growing up as a barefoot lesbian in the woods, her gay grandma, what it was like working at a queer sex shop, and so much more. Two-time Moth StorySLAM winner, featured at the 2024 All Jane Comedy and Upper Left Festivals, you can find Ash sharing her unbelievable yet true tales in the PNW and beyond.Jane Malone (@flickingjanecomedy): Jane Malone is an Oregon-based comedian, and the second-place winner of the 2020 Joking Bad: Portland’s Dirtiest Comedian Competition. She is a founding member of the Bad Girls Comedy Stand Up Troupe, has been featured at the Savage Henry Comedy Festival, the D.B. Cooper Comedy Festival, and her first Comedy-based comic book is now available for purchase online at MaloneyBologna.com and flickingjane.com

Comics Take on the News will February show that aired live on KBOO community radio in Portland, OR on February 12. 2024. Umi Om (@Umi_om) is a bisexual and biracial comedian who touches on topics of gender, relationships, and mental health. Umi is Indian and Lebanese. She was born in Hawai'i and has been enjoying the Pacific Northwest since 2018. Stand-up comedy is her longest relationship, going six years strong. She has performed in Honolulu on "Female Comics of Hawai'i," at the Columbia City Theater on “Mixed and Misidentified,” and on “Model Minority.”Scott II (@averygscottii)  is a Portland-based standup comedian and returning Comics Take panelist. He is born and raised in the Midwest, but now resides in Portland Oregon. His comedy focuses on his experiences as a Black, gay man. You can hear him on the show and you can find him staring on the Red Light Special at the NW Black Black Comedy Festival! Michael Buchanan (@718MichaelB) is an actor, improviser, performance personality and host. Originally from Brooklyn, Michael developed his quick wit and improv skills on the streets of New York City. Today he resides in Portland, Oregon. Michael’s credits include KBOO radio dj, hosting Open Court, an improv jam, at Curious Comedy Theater, hosting the podcast Why are you Funny, and performing in many productions at the Portland Actor’s Conservatory. Michael is also the producer and director of the improv group slightly out of focus.

This month's panel includes: Intergalactic Trans Celebrity Juilet Mylan (Inst @JulietMulan)Hoola-Hooping Flautist Lydia Manning (Insta @LydiaWoManning)A guy named Brendan Creecy (Inst @Brendoman).

This episode aired on Dec. 11, 2023 covering topics that aired in the news around that time, and also other topics like levels of rich people and naps.

A trailer for the Comics Take on the News episode that aired on Dec. 11th, 2023. This episode featured Portland comedians Kyle George, Dorothy Geary, and Patti Mansbach.

Comedians Colin Mattox (@ColinMattoxComic), Jenna Britann (@JennaBritann), and Rachelle Cochran (@ItsRachelleCochran) take on the news. We talked golf carts, keller sanitarium ghosts, and confirmed you can say 'pornography' on the radio. If this show doesn't launch Rachelle's animal sounds show - you aren't sharing it enough!

This is a clip from the Comics Take episode that aired November 13, 2023.

Comedians on Dylan Jenkins, Madeline Moore, and Anthony Robinson talk about car theft, Democracy Now, earth post-human, and how to protect birds in signs. They ask and answer the really unnecessary questions, including:Is AI racist enough? What is a normal number of infants? Who is Johnny 5?Listen to the recorded audio to find out their solutions.