Observed arrival · 2026-10-10
Heckle: comedy news, open mics, and the occasional bomb
A comedy publication mixing news and opinion with ranked specials, comedy listings, recurring features, and games.
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- Comedy fans, comics, and people looking for open mics
- Worth noticing
- Its “Killed / Died” feature says each bomb is submitted by the comic, turning a rough set into a first-person account.
Field notes
The homepage is organized like a recurring issue: a cover story sits alongside weekly picks, short-form updates, and labeled sections for stand-up, sketch, podcasts, and video. Its local listings are presented as confirmed open mics, while the site says it adds cities every few days. A free Setlist newsletter and an RSS feed provide two ways to follow the publication beyond the homepage.
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✦PrettyNotable craft visible
●ProPolished or operationally mature
◎NicheUnusually specific use
ƒJavaScriptBrowser-side code central
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