Real Stories

Culture-Defining longform and oral histories from UPROXX.

A Mini-Oral History On The Blistering Barrage Of Jonah Ryan Insults Hurled In The ‘Veep’ Series Finale

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‘Stop Crying And Fight Your Father’: ‘Seinfeld’ Writers Tell Us How Festivus Came To Be

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An Oral History Of SNL’s ‘Christmastime For The Jews’

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On Set With ‘The President Show’ To Get A Front Row Seat For The Comedy Resistance

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How Science And Engineering Are Fighting To Save Football

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‘@Midnight’ Promoted Stand-Up Comedy Like No One Else In The Era Of Peak TV

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Charting The Long Love Affair Between Blue Jeans And Youth Culture

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The Rise Of ‘The Starters’ And The Process Of Turning A Hit Podcast Into A TV Show

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Drive-In And Chill: The Unlikely Comeback Of The Drive-In Movie

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How NWA, Tupac, And Kendrick Lamar Made The Compton Swap Meet A West Coast Rap Historical Landmark

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The Untold Story Of The Brilliant ‘Chris Gethard Show’ Dumpster Episode

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The New Cast Of ‘Mystery Science Theater 3000’ Isn’t Sweating The Pressure

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The Fascinating Rise Of Third Man Records As The Most Influential Vinyl Label In America

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A Little Booze And A Lot Of Big Ideas Are Keeping Movie Theaters Relevant

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The Unheralded True Story Of The NBA’s First Black Player

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How TV And Evolving Media Technology Changed The American Presidency

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How The Spice Girls’ Legacy Of ‘Girl Power’ Paved The Way For Women To Dominate Pop

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How Keeping Austin Weird Turned Into A Widespread Phenomenon

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