Netflix Is A Joke Radio Gets You Ready for the Release of ‘Chris Rock: Selective Outrage’
The channel is turning the release of Rock’s Netflix special into a full-fledged evening of entertainment.
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Comedy fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the release of Chris Rock’s latest stand-up special, “Chris Rock: Selective Outrage.” Premiering on Netflix on March 4, the special promises to be a hilarious, thought-provoking commentary on the current social and political climate.
But that’s not all that fans have to look forward to. SiriusXM’s Netflix Is A Joke Radio (Ch. 93) is turning the release of Rock’s special into a full-fledged evening of entertainment, with a pre-show and post-show featuring some of the world’s funniest comedians.
“The Show Before the Show” pre-show, hosted by Ronny Chieng with Arsenio Hall, Leslie Jones, Deon Cole, and more, will stream live from The World Famous Comedy Store on the Sunset Strip. Fans can also tune in to Netflix Is A Joke Radio on SiriusXM for an hour-long pre-show before the pre-show, hosted by Luenell and featuring behind-the-scenes interviews and coverage of all things Chris Rock. Correspondent Zach Noe Towers will be reporting on all of the action live from the Comedy Store, the hub of the Netflix pre- and post-show and Chris Rock watch party.
Broadcast Schedule
| March 4 at 8:30pm ET | “The Show Before The Show Before the Show” pre-show live from Sycamore |
| March 4 at 9:30pm ET | “The Show Before the Show” pre-show live from The World Famous Comedy Store |
| March 4 at 10pm ET | The first five minutes of “Chris Rock: Selective Outrage” |
| March 5 at 2:30am ET | The post-show |
Chris Rock: Selective Outrage
During the live special on Netflix, Rock is also expected to address being slapped by Will Smith at the Oscars, the infamous 2022 incident that Rock has mostly remained mum about.
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This is not the first time Chris Rock has partnered with Netflix for a comedy special. In 2018, he released “Chris Rock: Tamborine,” which was hailed as a return to form for the comedian. With “Chris Rock: Selective Outrage,” fans are hoping for more of the same razor-sharp wit and incisive social commentary.
The fact that Netflix is turning the release of the special into a full evening of entertainment is a testament to the popularity and influence of Rock’s comedy. By bringing together some of the funniest comedians in the world and offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of the special, Netflix is giving fans an experience they won’t soon forget.
