Jimmy Dore
Political rant comedy delivered at the edge of a total meltdown.
3 specials · 2001–2015
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Jimmy Dore performs like a man whose brain has finally snapped from reading the morning paper. He does not tell quiet stories. He comes on stage, often projecting news clips or headlines, and reads them aloud. Then he pauses in disbelief, looks at the crowd, and yells a translation. His volume starts at an irritated baseline and steadily climbs until his voice cracks. He acts out political spin by widening his eyes and throwing his hands up, pacing as though he cannot physically contain his frustration. The rhythm is not setup and punchline. It is quote, pause, explode.
Specials
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Premium Blend: David Alan Grier (S5E4) with David Alan Grier, Andrew Donnelly & 2 more
Four comics sprint through short sets on a cable television showcase.
Comedy Central · 25 min
On stage
He operates where standup bleeds into political broadcasting. His live shows function as gatherings for an audience that wants to see mainstream narratives dismantled in real time. He draws crowds that buy tickets not for standard observational humor, but to watch him torch institutional spin live in the room.
When the material connects, it captures the exhausted frustration of people tired of cable news. He isolates the exact moment an official lies, zeroing in on the specific phrasing they use to hide the truth. The act wanders when the indignation outruns the jokes, occasionally turning a set into a high-decibel lecture. He does not modulate his energy much. It is maximum exasperation from the jump.
He spent years as a traditional comic before shifting entirely to political material. That background shows in how he builds a rant. Even when he is just yelling about a press conference, he instinctively knows exactly where to wait for the room to respond.
Turning points
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2005–2008
Transition from Standard Stand-up to Citizen Jimmy
In 2005, Dore departed from standard sets to develop Citizen Jimmy at the UCB Theatre, introducing multimedia news video commentary into his act before it aired as an acclaimed 2008 Comedy Central special.
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Departure from The Young Turks Network
After a decade of affiliation and hosting content on TYT, Dore announced his official departure during a livestream to take The Jimmy Dore Show fully independent.
At a glance
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Both operate in an overlapping comedy scene blending stand-up with politically oriented independent commentary.
Podcasts
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The Jimmy Dore Show · host
A comedic political talk show providing a comedic look at news, politics, and current events.
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Comedy and Everything Else · co-host
A popular comedy podcast featuring stand-up comedian interviews and discussions.
Also on screen
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- Friday Night
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