Demetri Martin discusses his signature comedy style ahead of Variety Playhouse show

Comedian Demetri Martin performs at the Variety Playhouse Saturday, July 9. (Courtesy of: United Talent Agency)

Comedian Demetri Martin is known for his stream-of-consciousness humor in a standup routine. He can go from one funny thought to another totally unrelated idea while piecing jokes together seamlessly.

You might recognize his voice from the character of Ice Bear and Isaac, the Cartoon Network animated series “We Bare Bears.” Demetri Martin also had his own Comedy Central program, “Important Things with Demitri Martin,” for two seasons. He’ll perform his standup act “I Feel Funny” at the Variety Playhouse Saturday evening, and he joined “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes via Zoom to chat before the show.

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