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Expelliarmus, Transphobia! Quidditch Is Now Quadball.
How Major League and U.S. Quadball leagues are transforming into the worldâs most inclusive sport, even though its creator is not.
Minneapolis Stripper Awards Celebrate Pole Princesses, HBICs, and Sex Workersâ RightsÂ
'Strippers are the best. Weâre fabulous and everyone else needs to catch up.'
Health Woes Couldnât Derail Cy Amundson and Chad Danielsâs âMiddle of Somewhereâ Podcast
The BFFs are back onstage for 10K Laughs Fest.
Minnesota Has a Russian-Speaking Comedy Scene?!Â
Yes! And itâs bringing big laughs (ĐŃĐŸĐŒĐșĐžĐč ŃĐŒĐ”Ń !) and support for Ukraine to the 10,000 Laughs Festival.
So Whatâs Fancy Ray up to Now?
âThere are two types of people in this world: People who love Fancy Ray; and people who donât realize that they love Fancy Ray!â
Tia Hannes Wins Acmeâs Funniest Person Contest but Still Needs a Haircut
She's the third woman to win the contest in the last four years. Hell yeah.
I Visited the Charles Schulz Exhibit with âPeanutsâ Superfan Lyle Larue
'Schulz once said in an interview that he never let Charlie kick the ball. Wrong.'
Inside MNâs Only Traditional Lucha Libre Wrestling Event
âThereâs a difference between putting on a mask and wrestling, and putting on a mask and doing lucha libre.â
This Weekend, Standup Ellie Hino Faces One of the Toughest Crowds: Children
Watch out, hecklers: Her seven-year-old son, Burt, has a clawed cat.
Comedian Maggie Faris is Your New Favorite, Completely Not Creepy, Ice Cream Man
After selling her giant shoe the comedian has moved on to shilling sweet treats.