<figure> <img alt="A photo of Sebastian Maniscalco" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/gettyimages-2258553481.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco is facing criticism from fellow comedians who allege that his management of SiriusXM's Raw Comedy channel is detrimental to emerging talent. Established comics, including Patton Oswalt and Margaret Cho, have shared videos online urging Maniscalco to honor Raw Comedy's legacy by promoting newer comedians rather than focusing primarily on established acts.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">SiriusXM launched Sebastian Maniscalco's Comedy Radio in April 2026, which is described as "curated and headlined by Sebastian himself," according to the satellite radio provider. This change replaced SiriusXM's long-running Raw Comedy channel.</p> <p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/1006221/sebastian-maniscalco-siriusxm-channel-controversy">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>
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Comedians criticize Sebastian Maniscalco's SiriusXM channel for impact on emerging talent
Sebastian Maniscalco is receiving backlash from fellow comedians who claim his SiriusXM channel is negatively affecting up-and-coming talent. Comedians like Patton Oswalt and Margaret Cho have called for Maniscalco to support newer acts instead of primarily featuring established ones.
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