Comedy

Kelly goes deep with Pulitzer Prize winning author Daniel de Vise about his new book, “The Blues Brothers: An Epic Friendship, the Rise of Improv, and the Making of an American Film Classic.”

Kelly explores The Second City's landmark college program Comedy Studies with it's Director, Anne Libera.

Kelly talks to Vulture Senior Editor Jesse David Fox who also hosts the "Good One" podcast about his new book, “Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture – And the Magic That Makes it Work.”

Kelly chats with author Rob Kozlowski about a movie franchise that is dear to both of them and the subject of Rob's latest book: “Becoming Nick and Nora: The Thin Man and the Films of William Powell and Myrna Loy.”

Kelly has a fun conversation with longtime Saturday Night Live producer Lindsay Shookus about her experiences at the legendary comedy show as well as her current work co leading the platform and networking community "Woman Work F***ing Hard."

Kelly reminisces with Chicago-bred comedian and author Mike Bridenstine whose new book is called “The Perfect Amount of Wrong: The Rise of Alt Comedy on Chicago’s North Side.”

Kelly interviews Keegan-Michael Key and Elle Key live at the Chicago Humanities Festival to discuss their new book "The History of Sketch Comedy: A Journey Through the Art and Craft of Humor."

Kelly sits down with playwright and author Jeffrey Sweet to discuss the new edition of his legendary book "Something Wonderful Right Away," an oral history of The Second City.

Kelly reconnects with Second City alum Mike Lukas to talk about his new book, “Finding Your Funny Muscle: How to Create Laughs Like a Pro.”

Live in the Up Comedy Club at Second City, Kelly hosts a podcast taping with a stellar panel of guests to discuss how comedy is an effective tool in the effort for human rights. Presented by the MacArthur Foundation, Pillars Fund and The Second City.

Kelly re-connects with American University professor Caty Borum whose new book, "The Revolution Will Be Hilarious" looks at the intersection of social justice and comedy.

Kelly is lucky enough to sit down with legendary sitcom director James Burrows to reflect on his work - from "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" to "Cheers" to "Friends" - and to talk about his new memoir "Directed by James Burrows."