EXCLUSIVE: Comedians Aparna Nancherla, Mark Vigeant, Demi Adejuyigbe and Michael Cruz Kayne are expected to unveil new specials as part of the second season of Surrender Giftsthe series from comedy streaming service Dropout. Check out a trailer highlighting the band above.
The first special, from Adejuyigbe, is scheduled to air on November 19. Demi Adejuyigbe will do 1 (one) backflipit is said to contain original comedy songs, introductions, bits and a single backflip performed by an aging, sedentary man who must have gotten up and broken his knees in the middle of writing this.
Featuring a mix of anxiety, cerebral tangents and a touch of absurd fantasy, Nancherla’s first feature-length special Potato full of hopedirected by Eliza Skinner, will premiere on December 15.
Vigeant The best male show is described as a polyamorous, interactive and darkly hilarious wedding reception, where Vigeant plays the groom’s brother, Paul, giving a speech you’ll never forget. The first special will take place on February 25, 2026.
Part comedy spectacle, part deep introspection into the deepest depths of grief and loss, Kayne’s Sorry for your loss premieres March 27, 2026.
Since its premiere in June 2024, Surrender Gifts featured specials from comedians like Cameron Esposito, Hank Green, Chris Grace, Adam Conover and Courtney Pauroso. The series features hours of stand-up, improv shows and solo acts, recorded locally in Los Angeles or New York and streamed exclusively on Dropout. Each special is also accompanied by a behind-the-scenes report on the preparation of the hour.
Nancherla is replaced by CAA, Mosaic and Felker Toczek Suddleson; Gersh Vigeant; Adejuyigbe of 3 Arts Entertainment and Ginsburg Daniels Kallis; and Kayne by Gersh and Mosaic.
