Jerry Sadowitz’s comedy isn’t for everyone. That’s the point

Martin Samuel on the shock, scandal and brilliance that define the one-of-a-kind comedian

How 151 monsters conquered the world

Martin Samuel tells the story of how Pokémon grew into a $92 billion empire

The news isn’t getting better

In the age of smartphones and social media, a quick scroll can give the impression that things are worse than ever before. But are they really?

In defence of the brave gambler

Martin Samuel on why a good bet requires courage

Then we were Ziggy’s band

David Bowie became Starman in search of a hit and launched a space odyssey that has lasted 50 years. Martin Samuel sees no end to its influence

The Bard of Broadway

Stephen Sondheim was a genius. Martin Samuel will brook no argument. Here’s why