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Michael Ian Black

Comedian/Actor/Writer

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Here are 25 men in comedy speaking out against Louis C.K.

This moment requires that women not be alone in denouncing Louis C.K.’s too-quick, unrepentant return to comedy.

Here are 25 men in comedy speaking out against Louis C.K.

An Oral History Of Stella, By Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter And David Wain

The cult classic, Stella, aired 10 years ago. Here, the creators reflect on how it became what it was–and what it might’ve been.

An Oral History Of Stella, By Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter And David Wain

Watch Chris Meloni Squash “Beef” In a New Web Series From “Burning Love” Alumni

The Director Of “They Came Together” On Making Movies With Ensembles Full Of Creative Polymaths

David Wain’s movies tend to be stocked with performers like Amy Poehler, Ken Marino, and Michael Ian Black, who are also writers in their own right. Here are his guidelines for getting the best out of uber-talented troupes.

The Director Of “They Came Together” On Making Movies With Ensembles Full Of Creative Polymaths

Impact

To build cities that survive climate change, we should emulate Earth’s first creatures

The effects of inequality run as deep as our microbiomes

Throwing fermented grape skins on icy roads could help cut down our salt use

Creativity

Here’s how to get your Spotify Wrapped 2019—and My Decade Wrapped

President Trump’s catty European trip turned world leaders into Mean Girls

Giphy’s top gifs of the year show how gifs helped us escape in 2019

Co.Design

50 designers reinvent the Christmas tree ornament

Retailers are selling $60 cords for Apple’s wireless Airpods

Ikea reveals the secret to happiness, and it’s not furniture

Work Life

Two simple budget-friendly ways to include remote workers at holiday parties

These are the 7 types of companies that you should stay away from

When you should go with your gut instead of logic