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Get Your First Look at That Musical Finale to Transparent
July 29, 2019
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You might have wondered what Transparent would do post-Jeffrey Tambor.

Then, you might have read about this angle of closing out the series with a full on musical. 

Indeed, that’s what is happening and the trailer for this musical finale was just released over the weekend. Having watched it ourselves a few times, we have to say might just be one of those things that’s just crazy enough to work. The conceit of how they somewhat realistically fit the musical into the plot is pretty damn clever and the dark, grounded sense of humor seems to remain.

See for yourself here, then look for the premiere on Sept. 27th on Amazon Prime.

Please Enjoy Candice Thompson’s Set from Colbert
July 29, 2019
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Well, we’d like to say that we gave you fair warning that Candice Thompson was on the rise a few years ago with our compilation album Comedians of Interest Vol. 1 where she was one of six personally handpicked acts. 

Now, she has two late night sets under her belt along with writing on the new David Spade late night show, Lights Out.

So, this is just another friendly reminder to hop on board the  Candice-Thompson-train as it’s pretty great. See for yourself with this set from last Friday’s Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
July 29, 2019
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Sam Jay got scooped up from LA to NYC by SNL a couple of years ago and has been making her as the fiercely funny voice known on that side of the country.

This weekend, she’ll be returning to SoCal by playing a whole weekend of shows at the Ontario Improv (five shows to be specific). They’re all $20 (plus 2 item min.) and you really ought to go get them here, so you can see Sam Jay do a headlining set.

Comedy Central Teaming Up with Sundance Institute for Two Fellowships
July 27, 2019
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Comedy Central Teaming Up with Sundance Institute for Two Fellowships

$10K, customized mentorship, and a “year round ecosystem of support” will go to two lucky recipients of the newly minted Comedy Central Fellowship (one will be for the Sundance Institute’s Episodic Lab and one for their Screenwriters Lab) over the next couple of years. 

If this sounds pretty nice to you, get all the details here.

The Righteous Gemstones Gets a Full, Glorious Trailer
July 26, 2019
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Looks like Danny McBride, John Goodman, Adam Devine, and Edi Patterson are going to serve up something, if we may, so damn “righteous” in this televangelist family satire, The Righteous Gemstones. Every bit we see of this looks like the perfect follow-up for McBride after Vice Principals and, thankfully, the premiere isn’t too far from now on Aug. 18th on HBO.

In the meantime, please enjoy the full trailer for The Righteous Gemstones here.

Big Mouth To Get 3 More Seasons at Netflix
July 26, 2019
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Big Mouth To Get 3 More Seasons at Netflix

BIG MOUTH HAS BEEN PICKED UP FOR 3 MORE SEASONS!!! Thank you to our writers, cast, crew, Netflix and everyone around the world who watches the show! 

–@nickkroll

Announced today, the ultra honest, magical realism of Big Mouth will get to live on for quite some more time at Netflix. We’re looking forward to whatever Nick Kroll, Andrew Goldberg, Mark Levin, and Jennifer Flackett have up their sleeve, but we do wonder how far they’ll let all the characters (and their corresponding monsters) grow up. 

Also, we’re sure Kroll will dazzle us all by voicing a dozen more characters at least. 
July 26, 2019
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Jo Firestone is something special. Her daring to try some of the most ridiculous experiments while maintaining an unwavering air of vulnerability and sense of play make her a true joy to watch no matter if she’s doing a pun tournament, a mind bending game podcast, or her own stand-up.

So, you shouldn’t miss a chance to see her headline, which will be happening next month at Dynasty Typewriter. Tickets are $20 if you snag ‘em now! Do so here.

‘Los Espookys’ Renewed For Season 2 By HBO
July 26, 2019
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‘Los Espookys’ Renewed For Season 2 By HBO

Though one highly imaginative comedy got cancelled today probably before it should have (Tuca & Bertie), another one, Los Espookys, got another season to live. 

Fred Armisen, Julio Torres, and Ana Fabrega came up with some wildly different that we can only intensely wonder what they’ll shoot for in season two. In the meantime, dip your toe into the weird and cheeky waters of the first season Los Espookys.

Good Talk with Anthony Jeselnik Trailer Aims for a Much More “Serious” Sort of Talk Show
July 25, 2019
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Anthony Jeselnik is not only returning to TV with a brand new show, but doing so in much more classed up (and more vulnerable?) way. 

Rather than all flash and histrionics of The Jeselnik Offensive, his new talk show, Good Talk with Anthony Jeselnik puts on much more refined airs (just look at all that dark wood interior) and has Anthony, as advertised, having a good, “serious” talk with comedians. This will likely show a bit more of the ever elusive “real” Anthony as well as something a tad bit different in the talk show realm (you can’t imagine Anthony just doing a “normal” late night interview, can you?). 

Just see for yourself in the trailer here, then look for Good Talk with Anthony Jeselnik to premiere on Comedy Central on Sept. 6th.

Please Enjoy Dave Ross’ TV Stand-Up Debut on Corden
July 25, 2019
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Dave Ross was one of the first comedians we ever met in LA and one that we’ve delighted in watching from the get go. This set, which just happens to be Dave’s first TV set, is particularly fun as Dave takes on PETA and does one of our favorite closing bits. Also, there’s an unmistakable command of the stage while Dave maintains a charming looseness that we really love.

Additionally, it seems as if Dave had James Corden intro him as “the only man who ever had sex”? Round of applause for that.

So, please enjoy Dave Ross’ first televised stand-up set on The Late Late Show with James Corden here.
July 25, 2019
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Master comedian/storyteller Mike Birbiglia wrapped up a celebrated run on Broadway with his latest solo show The New One.

Now, he’s taking The New One around the country that includes a 5 week run at the Ahmanson Theatre in DTLA. Also, as you can see above, there will be tickets that are only $35 (some Orchestra seats are going for $110-$145).

So, go get your tickets quick and use the promo code ONSALE35 here. 

Hulu’s Got a Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Series in the Works
July 24, 2019
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Hulu’s Got a Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Series in the Works

The beloved series of Douglas Adams novels known as the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy once got a feature film adaptation all the way back in 2005. After nearly 15 years, it looks the novels are due for another adaptation, though, this time, as a potential TV series via Hulu (which may be what’s best as opposed to trying to cram as much of the books into a feature length film).

This project is still in its early stages and we don’t know exactly what it’ll look like or even they’ll be tapping for their cast. However, it does seem like a good time for a comedy about having to leave earth.
July 24, 2019
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Todd Glass and Rory Scovel are diving into the deep end once more with their anything-goes, plan-free show, What’s The Story with Todd and Rory? at the Hollywood Improv Lab.

Glass and Scovel are two of the best at being-in-the-moment with the entire audience and taking them for a wild ride (even though they’re not entirely sure where they’re headed).

Tickets are $12 (plus 2 item min.). Please go get your tickets for this right now right here.

Please Enjoy Daniel Simonsen’s Set on Colbert
July 24, 2019
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Though he kind of has the voice and cadence of some kid  trying too hard to do an impression of the Terminator, Daniel Simonsen plays off it and uses it  to his advantage in his offbeat, yet marvelous stand-up comedy.

This Colbert set from last night marks Simonsen making the rounds in late night as he already has a set from Seth Meyers under his belt.

Please enjoy Daniel’s latest performance here.

See Taika Waititi as an Imaginary Hitler in First Teaser for “JoJo Rabbit”
July 23, 2019
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Taika Waititi has built up such a lovely resume with everything from What We Do In the Shadows to Hunt for the Wilderpeople to Thor: Ragnarok that he can really swing big, which is what he seems to be doing with his latest, JoJo Rabbit.

JoJo Rabbit follows a timid young child in Nazi Germany that ends up having an imaginary friend in the visage of Adolf Hitler, albeit a goofy one played by Taika. The premise has the titular JoJo reckon with himself as he finds his mother is hiding a Jewish girl. Billed as an “anti-hate satire” (perhaps the first time that’s ever been a phrase?), Waititi continues to have our interest peaked here. The tone and satirical walking-the-line seems like anything else we’ve seen before just from this teaser (we can only imagine what lies ahead with a full trailer).

See for yourself here with the just released teaser, then look for JoJo Rabbit in theaters on Oct. 18th.
July 23, 2019
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Johnny Pemberton, for as long as we’ve known him, has been one of the most dynamic, daring comedians around. We’re never quite sure what he’s going to do, but that’s kind of the thrill that Johnny brings with whatever he’s doing whether playing his vast array of characters, when he’s doing stand-up, etc.

So, suffice it to say that you should go to Johnny’s live taping next week at the Lyric Hyperion. It’s only $5 and there’s an early and late show. Get details and tickets here.

Please Enjoy Steph Tolev and Debra DiGiovanni Being Themselves in “Steph and Deb”
July 23, 2019
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Steph Tolev and Debra DiGiovanni are two of the funniest comedians exported from Toronto to LA in recent memory. Wherever they take the stage around town, they’ve always crushed it by unapologetically being themselves on stage. 

So, this Comedy Central digital series Steph and Deb takes a cue from that and fully realize some of their best bits and stories. Get into it here.

7th Annual High Plains Comedy Festival Makes First Line-Up Announcement
July 22, 2019
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Denver’s High Plains Comedy Festival is one of the best comedy festivals (that’ just a comedy festival rather than part of a bigger music and arts festival) that we have going in the U.S. Now in it’s 7th year, it looks to keep that way for the weekend of Thurs. Sept. 26th-Sat. Sept. 28th.

The first wave of comics announced for this year sure makes it seem like High Plains will continue on its hot streak.

Thus far, scheduled to perform:

–   Moshe Kasher
–   Kyle Kinane
–   Rhea Butcher
–   Adam Cayton-Holland
–   Baron Vaughn
–   Andrew Orvedahl
–   Ben Roy
–   Ian Karmel
–   David Gborie
–   Kate Willett
–   Chris Garcia
–   Shane Torres
–   Sean Jordan
–   Nore Davis
–   Kyle Ayers
–   Amy Miller
–   Joyelle Nicole Johnson
–   Allen Strickland Williams
–   Eric Dadourian
–   Joe Kwaczala
–   Charla Lauriston
–   Dave Stone
–   Bryan Cook
–   Maggie Maye
–   Andy Peters
–   Sammy Arechar
–   Casey Ley
–   Barbara Gray
–   Mike Carrozza
–   Adam Burke
–   Chelsea Hood
–   David Perdue
–   Zach Peterson
–   Ian Aber
–   Anwar Newton
–   Mike Turner
–   Troy Walker
–   Chris Charpentier
–   Jordan Doll
–   Mara Wiles
–   Stephen Agyei
–   Brent Gill
–   Rachel Weeks
–   Matt Monroe
–   Kevin O’Brien
–   Mallory Wallace
–   Eric Henderson
–   Nolawee Mengist

Pretty great, right? If you’re in and around Denver, CO at the end of Sept., you really ought to snag a $140 pass or get some tickets to as much of this as you can. Get more details, tickets, passes, etc. for High Plains here.
July 22, 2019
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Natalie Palamides has really pushed herself to new thrilling and hysterical territory with her solo show, NATE. Audiences and critics around the world (including some of the most prestigious comedy and performance festivals) agree in being awestruck with Natalie’s work here where she satirizes masculinity in such a daring way.

Also, one Amy Poehler feels similarly and, as such, will be presenting NATE to the world as a live comedy special that will tape next month, Fri. Aug. 9th, at the Los Angeles Theatre Center in DTLA. There will be two tapings, 7PM and 9:30PM, and you can (and very, very much should) RSVP for FREE tickets here.

Just for Laughs Montreal’s New Faces of Comedy for 2019 Announced
July 22, 2019
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Just for Laughs Montreal’s New Faces of Comedy for 2019 Announced

JFL Montreal’s New Faces, the annual class of comedians deemed to be watched as they’re on the rise, is a tightly held secret until the moment it’s announced and, fortunately, the moment is here. 59 folks got handpicked by the powers that be at Just For Laughs to be this year’s New Faces of Comedy (which includes a brand new “New Faces: Canada” category).

Much love to some of our favorites Hannah Einbinder, Punkie Johnson, Carmen Angelica, Logan Guntzelman, Sam Tallent, Haley Hepworth, Brad Silnutzer, Anna Drezen, Dewayne Perkins, and Opey Olagbaju!

NEW FACES OF COMEDY

Anna Drezen
Brad Silnutzer
Brendan Scannell 
Chanel Ali
Dan Licata
Dewayne Perkins
Hannah Einbinder
Isabel Hagen
Jay Jurden
Joe Praino 
Kevin Iso
Logan Guntzelman 
Matty Ryan
Opey Olagbaju
Punkie Johnson
Reggie Conquest
Shane Gillis
Shapel Lacey
Tacarra Williams 
Tien Tran 
Tyree Elaine 

NEW FACES: CHARACTERS 

Allison Dunbar
George Aivaliotis
Haley Hepworth 
Michael Churven
Michael Van Schoick
Rachel Pegram
Shukri R. Abdi 
Taylor Ortega 
Thomas Whittington
Tristan Griffin 

NEW FACES: UNREPPED 

Andrew Murphy 
Andrew Stanley 
Craig Conant 
Drew Dunn 
Janae Burris 
Jordan Jensen
Lael O’Shaughnessy 
Napoleon Emill 
Sean Grant 
Sam Tallent 
Tina Friml 

NEW FACES: CREATORS 

Benito Skinner 
Brad Gage
Carmen Angelica 
Felipe Di Poi 
Jennah Brittany
Tiny Chef (Rachel Larsen, Adam Reid and Ozlem Akturk)
Tutweezy aka Darius Tutwiler 

NEW FACES: CANADA 

Bee Bertrand
Brett Forte
Cassie Cao
Charles Haycock
Hisham Kelati
Leonard Chan
Rebecca Reeds
Rob Bebenek 
Tranna Wintour
Yumi Nagashima

If You’ve Enjoyed Relationship Advice from Moshe Kasher and Natasha Leggero, Get Into “The Endless Honeymoon Podcast”
July 20, 2019
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For years now, Moshe Kasher and Natasha Leggero, as a comedy power couple, have been dishing out pretty hilarious and insightful advice about relationships. In fact, a third of their Honeymoon Stand Up Special on Netflix is dedicated to Moshe and Natasha hilariously helping/roasting couples and their issues.

Now, they’ve started to do that in podcast form with The Endless Honeymoon Podcast, which includes discussions of their own quarrels, guests (the first of which is TigerBelly’s Bobby Lee and Khalyla), live call-in questions, and a wondrous display of how sharp, quick, and damn funny both Moshe and Natasha really are. That, for our money, is what would likely make this stand-out from all other relationship advice podcasts. 

So, get into The Endless Honeymoon Podcast here or wherever you get your podcasts.

Please Enjoy Ahamed Weinberg’s Colbert Set
July 19, 2019
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Ahamed Weinberg’s making the rounds on late night with his considered poise and succinct observations. Already having done a set on Seth Meyers, Ahamed’s latest stop on this trek is at the Late Show with Stephen Colbert and he delivered once again.

Please enjoy it here.
July 19, 2019
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If there’s a reason to make your way out to the Irvine Improv, it definitely should be for a live taping of The Dollop podcast. Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds trailblazing American history/dark comedy podcast is one of the best podcasts around and live episodes are definitely a must see.

So, don’t miss out on Thurs. Aug. 15th at 8PM at The Irvine Improv (in the Irvine Spectrum). Tickets are $30 (plus 2 item min.). Go get tickets here.

Super Creepy Clown Butterscotch Again Attempts to Defend the Image of Clowns Against “It Chapter Two”
July 18, 2019
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Glad to see that Conan’s Andrés du Bouchet got to reprise his spot on creepy Butterscotch clown character for the upcoming release of the It Chapter Two sequel and really went all out for it (especially for Conan being at Comic-Con this week).

Most of all, you have to appreciate how Team Coco got away with the ending of this sketch. See it all for yourself here.
July 18, 2019
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Tammercise is simultaneously an actual aerobics class that you can join and solo comedy performance that follows a woman trying to, well, you know, just keep it together. Truly, it’s a wonderful and weird time (shout out to Madeline Wager)

You can also just watch as other colorful-spandex-laden Tammercisers become part of the experience. If you do choose to join in the workout (we’ve even seen people attempt doing so with a full beer in the their hand), you will work up a legitimate sweat.

Get more details for the next Tammercise at DTLA’s Angel City Brewery next weekend here.

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