The L.A. comedy scene is just unbearably bad, and it's been that way for at least 30+ years.
None of the comics actually want to be comics. Look at Adam Carolla; he openly admits that he hates doing standup and the only reason he does it is because it pays. Just total contempt for the audience. (And I
like Carolla!)
All the L.A. comics vies the scene as a stepping stone to bigger and better things, like TV shows or movies, and due to that:
1) the comedy is completely uninspired
2) nobody takes any risks whatsoever
As insane as this sounds, nearly all of the best comedy shows I've ever seen were in Portland. I think it's because a big chunk of the people in Portland fucking haaaaaaaaaate all the Progressive bullshit, and due to that, comics who can't fill the Chuckle Hut in California will sell out 400 seat venues in Portland. And since Portland's movie and TV scene is completely non-existent, comics are way more fearless about taking risks.
Yes, I know it seems like it would be the most politically correct scene around, but somehow, it's actually great.
If anyone's curious, compare the schedules:
https://portland.heliumcomedy.com/calendar I don't know any of these people except that dude from Cumtown, but...
thecomedystore.com
Joe Rogan's old stomping grounds in Hollywood has David Spade, Dane Cook, Michael Rappaport and Pauly Fucking Shore. This is what I hate about L.A. comedy; it's all based on name recognition, not based on whether they're actually funny. Was Dane Cook every funny? David Spade had some funny bits... 30 years ago.