Johnny Mac unpacks Slate’s deep dive into Kill Tony—where a killer minute can launch a career, and a bomb can haunt you forever. Sebastian Maniscalco shares his hatred of the word “foodie,” Chris Rock offers sage career advice, Josh Johnson explains the evolving comedy marketplace, and Kevin James reveals how Ray Romano taught him to underplay. Plus: Steve Martin hosts the Bluegrass Awards, Monty Python gets its own Royal Mail stamps, Just For Laughs returns in November, and how to stream Fringe shows without flying to Scotland.

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