As 2019 draws to a close, Jesse and Vulture Staff Writer Kathryn VanArendonk review her ranking of the year's ten best standup specials, with some added honorable mentions.

Discussed in this episode:

• Nate Bargatze - The Tennessee Kid
• Whitney Cummings - Can I Touch It?
• Wanda Sykes - Not Normal
• Julio Torres - My Favorite Shapes
• Emily Heller's - Ice Thickeners
• Bill Burr's - Paper Tiger
• Roy Wood Jr. - No One Loves You

This is Part 1 of a 2-part episode.

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