Josh Johnson on His HBO Special 'Symphony' and Transition from YouTube to Premium Comedy
By
Sarah Shachat
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
Josh Johnson, known for releasing weekly standup sets on YouTube for three years, has released his first HBO special 'Symphony.' The article features an interview with Johnson and director Jacob Menache, discussing the creative process behind the special, Johnson's rise from YouTube comedian to 'The Daily Show' writer and host, and how the special marks a new phase in his comedy career. The piece explores the behind-the-scenes production, Johnson's unique approach to topical comedy, and the transition from free weekly content to a premium HBO special.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThere's a lot of upside when you release an hour of standup on YouTube each week, as Josh Johnson has been doing for the past three years now.
The comedian and his signature gray hoodie have built a robust online community by exploring hyper-topical sets.
Johnson advanced to a role on the writing staff and in the hosting rotation for 'The Daily Show.'
You might also wanna read
'Club Kid' Review: Jordan Firstman's Directorial Debut Showcases Unexpected Filmmaking Talent
Jordan Firstman, the controversial queer comedian and actor known for provocative online presence and sexually explicit projects, makes his
IndieWire·16d ago
Tony Leung on 'Silent Friend': His First European Film and Role as a Neuroscientist During COVID
Tony Leung stars in his first European production, Ildikó Enyedi's mystical film 'Silent Friend,' playing a neuroscientist studying electrom
IndieWire·23d ago
Nicolas Winding Refn Discusses 'Pusher' 4K Re-Release and the Origins of His Filmmaking Career
An interview with Danish filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn discussing the 4K re-release of his seminal 'Pusher' film series. The article traces
IndieWire·25d ago
How He-Man's Showrunners Hired a Psychologist to Reduce Violence in the 1980s Cartoon
This article explores how the original 1980s "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe" cartoon handled violence in a unique way. Showrunners
TVLine·1h ago
Justice League: Dream Girls – A DC Pride Event #1 Preview: Dreamer and Galaxy on Themyscira
A preview of "Justice League: Dream Girls – A DC Pride Event #1" comic, featuring Dreamer and Galaxy waking up on Themyscira where something
Karolina Wydra on 'Pluribus' Role, Emmy Buzz, and the Need for Original Sci-Fi That Makes Audiences Think
Karolina Wydra discusses her role as Zosia in Vince Gilligan's Apple TV+ sci-fi series 'Pluribus', a story about a "happiness apocalypse" in
Deadline·5h ago