Comedians criticize Sebastian Maniscalco for sidelining emerging talent on SiriusXM
Fellow comedians are criticizing Sebastian Maniscalco after his SiriusXM channel replaced the station's Raw Comedy feed with a show headlined by himself.
Established comics call for change
Patton Oswalt and Margaret Cho posted videos asking Maniscalco to highlight newer performers. They argue the current lineup focuses mostly on well-known names rather than developing new acts.
Channel shift limits available slots
The Raw Comedy channel previously featured a pool of more than 800 comics. Dan Soder noted the new stream includes very famous comedians who do not necessarily need the money.
Nonprofit group notes the impact
Stand Up for Standup published a report about the channel's shift away from emerging talent. These performers rely on visibility from appearing on the station to support their careers.
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