NEW YORK, July 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today SiriusXM
and Netflix announced the first original program to broadcast
exclusively on the newly launched Netflix Is A Joke Radio channel
93. Popular comedians Tom Papa and
Fortune Feimster will co-host What A Joke with Papa and
Fortune weekdays during the prime driving hours of 7:00 –
9:00 am PT / 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
ET.
The new show will broadcast live from SiriusXM's expanded
broadcast center and performance space in Los Angeles. What A Joke with Papa and
Fortune will be a hilarious show in which the co-hosts hang out
with fellow comedians, interview celebrities, and cover everything
from their personal lives, to the world of comedy, to the day's
trending topics. They'll also play clips from Netflix's exclusive
and unparalleled library of top comedy specials.
"I just wanted an excuse to spend more time with Fortune. That
it's on Netflix Is A Joke Radio on SiriusXM is really just a
bonus," said Papa.
"I'm so excited for this new venture with Tom and Netflix on
SiriusXM," added Feimster. "I've always been told I have a face for
radio and I never knew what that meant until now."
"As Netflix Is A Joke Radio has evolved, we saw a great
opportunity to add a live daily show, so we are thrilled to launch
our first original show on the channel with both Tom and Fortune,"
said Jack Vaughn, SiriusXM's Senior
Vice President of Comedy Programming. "Their style of humor –
relatable but subversive – will make their loyal fan bases happy,
while also attracting new listeners nationwide."
Beginning in late-summer, Netflix Is A Joke Radio will roll out
new shows every month from some of today's favorite comedians
including Jo Koy, Iliza Shlesinger and Katherine Ryan. The limited programs will
feature talent such as Sam
Jay, Tiffany Haddish and the comedians from
Tiffany Haddish's They Ready stand-up series, and
others in a multi-part original series.
Also launching the week of July 15
are Netflix Is A Joke Radio celebrity "takeovers." During each
takeover, a famous comedian will commandeer the station, playing
clips from their favorite specials and celebrating the world of
stand-up. The line-up includes: Michael
Che, Tig Notaro, Jo Koy,
Ricky Gervais, Nate Bargatze, Gabriel
Iglesias, Anthony Jeselnik,
Sebastian Maniscalco, Vir Das, among others.
About Tom Papa - A
veteran stand-up comedian who has performed sold-out shows across
the nation, Tom Papa has led a
successful career in radio, television, film, and the stage. His
first hour special, Tom Papa Live in New York City, premiered on Comedy Central
in January of 2012 and is available as a download on Netflix. He's
since gone on to host two more television specials and is a regular
performer on The Late Show with Stephen
Colbert and Conan. Papa also hosts a weekly show
on SiriusXM's Comedy Greats channel, Come to Papa, which
features him exploring the funny side of life, occasionally with
guests like Mel Brooks, Ray Romano, Carl
Reiner, and Jerry
Seinfeld.
About Fortune Feimster - Stand-up comedian, writer, and
actor Fortune first made a name for herself on Chelsea
Lately by quickly becoming a fan favorite. She went on to
co-star in The Mindy Project for Hulu, Champions for
NBC, created and starred in the Tina Fey produced pilot Family
Fortune for ABC (loosely based on her life), and has made many
guest appearances including Drunk History, Dear White
People, Office Christmas Party, a recurring role on
Life In Pieces, and the upcoming voice of Brenda in Bless
The Harts for FOX, to name a few. Additionally, Amblin recently
acquired 2 features Fortune co-wrote Bad Cop, Bad Cop
and Field Trip both of which she is attached to star.
Fortune headlines the best comedy clubs across America and has
performed stand-up on Conan and Late Night with
Seth Meyers, as well as her own
half hour specials on Netflix and Comedy Central.
Netflix Is A Joke Radio launched on SiriusXM channel 93 in
April 2019. The channel features
Netflix's massive collection of established and rising stars, as
well as segments from future stand-up specials, granting SiriusXM
subscribers the chance to hear new material from A-list comics
before anyone else.
SiriusXM subscribers with streaming access can listen to
SiriusXM's 200+ channels – including Netflix Is A Joke Radio – at
home on a wide variety of connected devices, including: smart TVs,
Amazon Alexa devices, Apple TV, Sony PlayStation, Roku, Sonos
speakers and more. Go to www.SiriusXM.com/AtHome to learn
more.
About Netflix
Netflix is the world's leading internet entertainment service
with over 148 million paid memberships in over 190 countries
enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide
variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they
want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Members
can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or
commitments.
About SiriusXM
Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI) is the world's largest
audio entertainment company, and the premier programmer and
platform for subscription- and advertising-supported audio
products. With the recent addition of Pandora, the largest
streaming music provider in the U.S., SiriusXM reaches more than
100 million people with its audio products. For more about the new
SiriusXM, please go to: www.siriusxm.com.
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