The Paper Machete is a free, weekly “live magazine” covering pop
culture, current events and American manners. Part spoken-word show,
part vaudeville revue, The Paper Machete features comedians,
journalists, storytellers and musical guests performing in the back
room of a Chicago bar. The show was created and hosted by writer
Christopher Piatt (pronounced like hot apple PIE-it). In June 2011 The
Chicago Reader named The Paper Machete “Best Comedy Variety Show of
2011.” The Paper Machete podcast is a production of WBEZ Chicago
Public Media.
