Joe List’s Lyrical Leap: New Special, Tour, and More
Behold the comedian’s canvas painted with fresh ambitions and midnight musings as Joe List unveils a bounty of creative ventures. With the hushed hush of backstage corridors and the bright glare of marquee lights, List has pivoted from punchlines in comedy clubs to recording booths and streaming stages alike.
In an exclusive leap revealed to Rolling Stone and Variety, Joe List confirms his upcoming Netflix special, Enough for Everybody, slated to premiere this fall. The hour-long showcase promises razor-sharp reflections on social media etiquette and the absurdities of adult friendship. Citing his collaboration with producer Dave Holstein, List teases a blend of intimate storytelling and observational wit recorded at New York’s iconic Beacon Theatre on July 15. Variety sources note that the special was filmed in a single seamless take to preserve the raw chemistry between performer and crowd.
Yet the tapestry of List’s creative year doesn’t end there. According to a People Magazine interview published August 2, he’s also set to drop his debut comedy album, Under the Spotlight, via 800 Pound Gorilla Records. Crafted across late-night sessions in Austin, Texas, the album distills anecdotes about suburban nostalgia and existential dread into infectious rhythms—a venture List describes as “my first foray into audio poetry, if you will.” Sources at Hollywood Reporter confirm that the album was produced by Grammy-nominated sound engineer Sarah Lee, whose credits include stand-up records for Dave Chappelle and Amy Schumer.
Meanwhile, the wanderlust in List’s spirit has propelled him onto an international tour. Kicking off September 10 in London’s Soho Theatre and running through December’s Montreal Just for Laughs festival, this fall-winter circuit will also feature stops in Los Angeles, Sydney, and Berlin. He’s calling it “The Midnight Rambler Tour,” promising audiences a setlist that stretches beyond jokes into reflections on solitude and the search for laughter in the gloom.
Beyond stand-up, List has dipped a toe into scripted waters. He appears in an upcoming episode of Conan O’Brien’s Pod Show Chronicles, where he essays a fictional version of himself—a meta commentary on fame and anonymity. According to a press release from Conan’s TBS team, the episode is slated for late October and will feature surprise cameos from fellow comedians Aparna Nancherla and Tom Segura.
Let the curtains fall on this chapter of List’s ceaseless creativity only to rise again on fresh aspirations. An odyssey of laughter, reflection, and sonic experiments lies ahead, and each project seems woven with the same earnest wit that endeared him to crowds at the Comedy Cellar. A poetic encore, perhaps? And thus, this stanza of his saga drifts into the wings—waiting for the next whispered cue.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and Rolling Stone, Variety, People Magazine, Hollywood Reporter
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