Vox Media And New York Magazine Unveil 'Good One: A Show About Jokes' Streaming On Peacock

Vox Media Studios, in collaboration with New York Magazine, has unveiled its latest project, "Good One: A Show About Jokes," now available for streaming on Peacock. This innovative docu-special is an adaptation of the widely acclaimed Vulture comedy podcast "Good One," hosted by Jesse David Fox. It offers viewers an intimate look into the creative process of comedian Mike Birbiglia as he travels from Providence, R.I., to Washington, D.C., crafting jokes that blend personal truths with humorous insights and stories from his life, family, and interactions with fellow comedians.

The docu-special not only showcases Birbiglia's journey but also features insightful interviews and commentary from a roster of celebrated comedians such as Seth Meyers, Hasan Minhaj, and Atsuko Okatsuka, among others. Directed by Eddie Schmidt and produced by a team including Jesse David Fox, Scoop Wasserstein, Pam Wasserstein of Vox Media Studios and New York Magazine, alongside Eddie Schmidt, Seth Meyers, Mike Shoemaker, and Jason Carden, "Good One: A Show About Jokes" marks Vox Media Studios' inaugural project for Peacock.

Vox Media Studios has a rich history of transforming New York Magazine's editorial content into major television series and movies. Their portfolio includes adaptations like "Saturday Night Fever," "Inventing Anna," "The Watcher," "Hustlers," and "Bad Education." As a modern studio, Vox Media Studios produces a wide array of premium content across different genres including unscripted, documentary, and scripted programming for television, film, OTT platforms, podcasts, and brand partners. Their work has garnered critical acclaim, earning them Emmy and Academy Awards.

Operating as a full-service production studio, Vox Media Studios collaborates with Vox Media's category-leading networks such as New York Magazine, The Verge, Eater, Vox, NowThis, and The Dodo. This partnership extends the company's storytelling capabilities to various platforms including HBO, Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV+, Amazon, Disney+, and Freeform. Additionally, Vox Media Studios is home to the award-winning Vox Media Podcast Network.

The launch of "Good One: A Show About Jokes" on Peacock is a testament to Vox Media Studios' commitment to delivering engaging and thought-provoking content to a global audience. Through this docu-special, viewers are given a unique opportunity to delve into the complexities of comedy creation from the perspective of one of the industry's most insightful voices.