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PodcastBoardroom with Rich KleimanOctober 19, 2026

Cancel Culture Is Good for Comedy? Michael Che Thinks So

Che argues cancel culture and live-TV constraints improve comedy, while streaming platforms like Netflix matter less than material quality and audience reach.

  • Netflix special launches Oct 13: Che's self-directed Shot in Minnesota debuts on Netflix, shot in a music venue to feel like a live rock show rather than a traditional theater special.
  • Distribution democratization: Che argues Netflix's cachet matters less now since comedians get millions of views from cell-phone clips of club sets, lowering barriers to building an audience.

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