The Paper Machete

The Paper Machete Saturdays at 3p • The Green Mill, 4802 N Broadway • Free With musical guests and the occasional puppet.

Journalists, comedians and storytellers talking about current events, pop culture and American Manners.

We tried to get the U.S. Secretary of Labor to headline tomorrow’s Labor Day show, but her team says she’s quiet quittin...
09/04/2026

We tried to get the U.S. Secretary of Labor to headline tomorrow’s Labor Day show, but her team says she’s quiet quitting.

Instead, we booked Laguna Beach’s Secretary of Malort Shots, which is *probably* an upgrade....

📸: Sarah Elizabeth Larson

A week that took a lot met a cast that showed up fully. Thanks to this crew for helping us close out summer. 📸: Sarah E...
09/04/2026

A week that took a lot met a cast that showed up fully. Thanks to this crew for helping us close out summer.

📸: Sarah Elizabeth Larson

Tomorrow we raise a glass, lift an eyelid, pack a bunch of f**king tissues and maybe even a bra as we say goodnight to t...
08/28/2026

Tomorrow we raise a glass, lift an eyelid, pack a bunch of f**king tissues and maybe even a bra as we say goodnight to the Queen of Country.

Plus a lineup of comedians so funny even Mitch McConnell might LOL later when Palantir shares the recording with him...

📸: Sarah Elizabeth Larson

This cast deserves another full-throated HELL YEAH!📸: Sarah Elizabeth Larson
08/28/2026

This cast deserves another full-throated HELL YEAH!

📸: Sarah Elizabeth Larson

Did you know that before she was obsessed with President Trump, Natalie Harp was Chad the Bird’s restraining-ordered sta...
08/21/2026

Did you know that before she was obsessed with President Trump, Natalie Harp was Chad the Bird’s restraining-ordered stalker?

This—and other spicy rumors—confirmed *or* denied tomorrow at 3pm.

📸: Sarah Elizabeth Larson

It was a jam-packed weekend with all of the flavor and none of the fighter jets. Naturally…📸: Sarah Elizabeth Larson
08/21/2026

It was a jam-packed weekend with all of the flavor and none of the fighter jets. Naturally…

📸: Sarah Elizabeth Larson

Because the Green Mill has both air and water in it, it’s safe to assume this *might* be the best place in Chicago to wa...
08/14/2026

Because the Green Mill has both air and water in it, it’s safe to assume this *might* be the best place in Chicago to watch an “air and water show” this weekend.

Doors and kamikaze shots at 1. Wisecracks and money shots at 3.

📸: Sarah Elizabeth Larson

Last week’s cast came in swinging. Saturday afternoon ain’t for the faint. 📸: Sarah Elizabeth Larson
08/14/2026

Last week’s cast came in swinging. Saturday afternoon ain’t for the faint.

📸: Sarah Elizabeth Larson

The pedal is always, specifically, to the *metal* on Saturday afternoons at the Mill.But have you tried our famously air...
08/07/2026

The pedal is always, specifically, to the *metal* on Saturday afternoons at the Mill.

But have you tried our famously air-conditioned Malört shots?

📸: Sarah Elizabeth Larson

This unbelievable lineup deserves a victory lap! Applaud them the digital way by following them on all the platforms. 📸:...
08/07/2026

This unbelievable lineup deserves a victory lap! Applaud them the digital way by following them on all the platforms.

📸: Sarah Elizabeth Larson

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