The work of being a comedian and fielding comedy projects hasn’t been the same since the pandemic — in good and not-so-good ways.

That’s one of many takeaways from a deep conversation about the business of comedy with Blair Kohan and Jason Heyman , UTA board members and partners, featured on the latest episode of Variety ‘s “ Strictly Business ” podcast. Kohan and Heyman are longtime colleagues who have been in the trenches together and know each other’s rhythms and strengths, like any good buddy act.

The two address head on the challenges that traditional adult comedies have faced in recent years at the box office, and the fact that sitcoms are few and far between on network television these days. And yet, the pair emphasize, there’s more talent bursting from all corners and m

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