Dropout's Success: Indie Comedy's New Contender

0:00Hey, it's Corey, with the story with entertainment and celebrity news today. Your daily pop culture of dating. Dropout has become a standout success in independent comedy streaming. Once known as College Humor, the company reinvented itself under CEO Sam Reich into a hub for high quality, long-form shows. It offers ethical laughs without big corporate backing, drawing fans tired of mainstream options. At the South by Southwest Comedy Festival last weekend, stars Lily Dew and Grant O'Brien shared insights. Both former College Humor performers, they now host the casual game show Dirty Laundry on Dropout. They discussed the shifting comedy landscape from their first-hand view. O'Brien noted that Hollywood's troubles are overblown. While some studios may fade amid job cuts and mergers, big players will endure. Meanwhile, indie outfits like Dropout are stepping up as fresh alternatives. Dew called out mainstream studios for underpaying talent.

1:00She urged better wages and kinder treatments to build loyalty. When performers succeed elsewhere, they return only if valued properly. Dropout sets itself apart with profit-sharing, making it easy to attract top comedians. This model fuels its growth and challenges Hollywood's grip on comedy, positioning it as a real contender. As the ending story comes to you, thanks to our sponsor, your pillow, your podcast, your moment, made for listening in bed, S-O-L-I, solely pillow dot com.