Jerrod Carmichael’s New HBO Special “Rothaniel” Breaks Through the Noise

Jerrod Carmichael’s new HBO special is called Rothaniel. It might be considered an improvised monologue rather than a comedy special, which is why it’s so compelling. 2022 is a complicated time to be a human being and thus it’s a complicated time to be a comedian. As consumers of the 426 types of entertainment now available, most entertainment seems to be disposable. It’s difficult for anything to break through the noise and even more difficult for anything to last longer than a few weeks in the spotlight. There are simply too many…