AMES, Iowa – There is a science to crafting a good bit and delivering a one-liner that sets off a roar of laughter from the audience. And like any skill, Peter Orazem and Gavin Jerome believe it’s one ...

Comedian Matteo Lane joins WIRED to answers the internet's burning questions about stand-up comedy. How do you learn to write funny jokes? Do you think a joke can go too far? Is there a secret to ...

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