It has been more than a couple of years since the tragic passing of perhaps one of the best comics’ comics there ever was (and also just a great comedian separate from the label) Brody Stevens. His presence and influence still very much can be felt and honored throughout The Comedy Store, comedy in LA, and well beyond. Just yelling the phrase “positive energy” or a rising wind-up of the word “Yes!” snaps many comedians minds back to Stevens prowling on stage to be a singular comedic force, unlike any before him.
To honor his memory, esteemed comedy journalist and co-director behind the amazing 9/11 comedy documentary, Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11, Julie Seabaugh has put together an oral history of the life and times and comedy of Steven Brody Stevens that includes candid interviews with the likes of Chelsea Handler, Jeff Ross, Howard Kremer, and more. Positive Connections shows itself as very personal, yet thorough journey through Stevens’ indelible time as a comedian, leaving an unforgettable impression on almost every comedian that ever saw him or even talked to him before or after a show.
All four episodes of this limited series are streaming today on Sirius XM’s Raw Dog Comedy, channel 99, and are also available to stream whenever you’d like on the SXM app.