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Competitive Erotic Fan Fiction to Be Featured on Seeso

March 22, 2016
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It’s about time this happened. 

One of the many new, exciting things that are happening at NBC’s comedy streaming service, Seeso, is a thing called The Comedy Show Show, which will feature plenty of different formats of comedy shows that have grown over the last few years.

Bryan Cook’s Competitive Erotic Fan Fiction is a prime example of such a format with comedians writing erotic fiction of a pop culture subject of their choice or by random. Having toured the country and becoming a hit podcast, it’s only logical that it would get to be featured in a series at some point.

So, a taping for Seeso’s Comedy Show Show will take place at the Competitive Erotic Fan Fiction’s current home, The Virgil, on Sunday, April 17th at 8PM (doors are at 7:30PM). 

The stellar line-up features past winners including such notable comedians as:

Moshe Kasher (Netflix special “Live in Oakland”)
Eliza Skinner (@Midnight, writer ‘The Late Late Show’)
Ben Roy (Star/Co-creator ‘Those Who Can’t’ on TruTv)
Dave Hill (Author, ‘Tasteful Nudes,’ Host ‘The God Damn Dave Hill Show’ on WFMU)
Ian Karmel (Conan, writer ‘The Late Late Show’)
Guy Branum (writer, ‘Another Period,’ ‘The Mindy Project’)
Andrés du Bouchet (Writer/performer on Conan)
Jackie Kashian (Conan, album ‘This Will Make An Excellent Horcrux’)
Solomon Georgio (Conan, Viceland)

The taping is free to attend, which should give you more incentive than you already have to go to this.

Samantha Bee Shines Light on Rape Kit Backlog with Great Rape Kit Jokes and Makes Werner Herzog-esque Short Film on Atheist at CPAC

March 22, 2016
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The latest episode of Full Frontal with Samantha Bee might be one of the best yet as Samantha Bee was as sharp and merciless as she has ever been. 

Bee brings light to important issues of rape kits going untested and the representation of atheists, specifically within the conservative side of the aisle. 

In each instance, she also puts on a clinic on how to tell rape jokes and does one of the best Werner Herzog parodies in recent memory.

If you’re still worried about comedy tackling the hard issues and news of today in this post-Jon Stewart era, take a look at Full Frontal with Samantha Bee again.

Al Madrigal Tells the Story of Being Thrown Into Being a ‘Latino Comic’

March 22, 2016
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This Is Not Happening’s latest story comes from The Daily Show’s Al Madrigal and how he went from never knowing that he would ever be a so-called Latino comic to doing gigs where he followed people doing stand-up in Spanish.

Watch it here.

Paul F. Tompkins Tries Reading an Online Bulletin Board for Latest Attempt at “No, You Shut Up!” Viewer Interactivity

March 22, 2016
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Though this used to be just a panel debate show with puppets and humans, the even more abstract direction that NYSU has been headed in has been pretty swell.

This is a perfect example of it.

Please Enjoy This Short Film “I’m An Expert Haggler at Garage Sales” Based on a McSweeney’s Article

March 21, 2016
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Last year, Jory John wrote this McSweeney’s article entitled “I’m An Expert Haggler at Garage Sales” that played out a scene of either the most shrewd bargain hunter at a garage sale or someone that you would probably want to punch in the face that happens to be at a garage sale. 

The article has since been adapted by Jory John into a pretty great short film directed by David Jude Harris starring Matt Ingebretson (who you probably recognize if you’ve been following us for awhile) and Diane Sellers.

Pray that you never have to be at or hold a garage sale where this expert haggler is at.

2016 LA Podfest Tickets Are Now on Sale

March 21, 2016
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Given how much it has grown over the last four years, it might be a good idea to get your tickets and discounted rooms for this year’s Los Angeles Podcast Festival, set to take place once again at The Sofitel in Beverly Hills on the weekend of Sept. 23rd. 

The line-up has yet to be announced, but we have no doubt that it’ll be a meeting of the biggest and best podcasts around the world.

Get in on all of it here.

Watch Michelle Wolf and Dan Soder as The Best/Worst Used Car Dealers in “Used People”

March 21, 2016
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Dan Soder and Michelle Wolf playing broken people to just happen to sell used cars (maybe the two go hand-in-hand?) make for Comedy Central’s latest web series you should be watching, Used People.

The first three episodes are now up for you to watch on YouTube and also feature great supporting and featuring roles from Nick DiPaolo, Anthony Atamanuik, Bridget Everett, and Chris DiStefano. 

After watching, perhaps you’ll feel a little more sympathy when going to a used car dealership (or maybe just feel even more wary?).

HBO to Air Quincy Jones’ Stand up Special

March 21, 2016
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Quincy Jones got to return to The Ellen DeGeneres Show for an even bigger surprise than he got last time.

Last time, Ellen gave Quincy an appearance on the show to share his story and a plea to Netflix or HBO to air his special as well as a $10K donation from Shutterfly. 

This time, Quincy got the news that HBO will indeed air his special and also received an additional $15K from Shutterfly.

So, in total from the Kickstarter and Shutterfly, Quincy has received $75,273 in donations for the special and living expenses. 

His special is set to tape on Monday, April 4th at the Teragram Ballroom, which is in Westlake, just west of Downtown LA. There is a 7PM and 10PM show that you can attend. Tickets are $10-$20.

We’re guessing tickets are going to go fast, FYI.

March 21, 2016
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photo by Steve Agee

Nick Offerman has another evening scheduled at LA’s revered Largo at the Coronet Theatre. As it is being called Full Bush, we assume that it’s a rather intimate evening of Offerman baring his soul, thoughts, truths, and maybe a little more. 

Nick Offerman-Full Bush is happening Tuesday, March 22nd at 8:30PM. Tickets are on sale for $30.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows and open mics as well as corresponding maps are embedded at www.thecomedybureau.com.

Season 5 Veep Trailer Gives a Glimpse of a Crazy Election That’s Only Slightly Less Crazy Than the Current Real One

March 21, 2016
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In many ways, the contested election on this season of Veep might seem more desirable than what we’re going through right now as a nation. 

Sure, there’s plenty of second-guessing, trash talking, pandering, etc., but whatever sick comeback or burn you could think of pales in comparison from anything from the pen of the writing staff of Veep.

You’ll see what we mean in this new trailer.

Look for the premiere of season 5 of Veep on Sunday, April 24th on HBO.

John Oliver Painstakingly Breaks Down the Ridiculous Miscalculated Logistics and Pointlessness of Trump/Drumpf’s Wall

March 21, 2016
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As far as we know, there hasn’t been an official, public response from Donald Trump/Drumpf about John Oliver’s last damning report on the unfortunate presidential hopeful.

That might have something to do with Oliver and his team at Last Week Tonight’s constant reliance on facts/proof/evidence/etc. in the jokes/points that they make. Also, in it’s in line with Trump/Drumpf’s campaign to ignore facts, especially the ones that make him look bad or weak.

So, Oliver and company did another fine job pinpointing the holes in one of the main policies in Trump/Drumpf’s campaign, the building of a wall between the U.S. and Mexico.

When the dust settles from this election and finds its way into the history books, there is no doubt that Oliver’s reports will be cited, sourced, and played over and over again.

Please Watch “Disengaged”, One of the Best Web Series of the Year

March 20, 2016
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We know it’s only March, but Hannah Utt and Jen Tullock’s web series Disengaged, streaming at Super Deluxe, is already on our short list for one of our favorite things that we’ve come across this year.

Disengaged follows Utt and Tullock as a lesbian couple who rush getting married after DOMA is struck down. The whirlwind of events that follow are simultaneously so organic, grounded, timely, and damn hysterical.

The pilot was released late last year, but the next four episodes of season 1 are all streaming right now.

Watch Trailer for Short Film “Arikippiana” from Matt Besser, Horatio Sanz, Drew Tarver, and Hillary Matthews

March 20, 2016
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Jash has got a lot of stuff going at Verizon’s new go90 app. One of those things is a brand new short film from UCB founder Matt Besser, Horatio Sanz, Drew Tarver, and Hillary Matthews

It follows a Southern newspaper struggling to come into the modern world of journalism through the hire of a recent Harvard grad.

Get a taste of it with this trailer.

March 20, 2016
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Screening of one of Stanley Kubrick’s masterpieces will take place on Friday, March 25th at 7:30PM at American Cinematheque’s The Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood.

Tickets are $11 and you can get them here.

The rest of our comedy listings for shows and open mics along with corresponding maps are embedded at www.thecomedybureau.com.

Season 2 of Catastrophe Is Coming to Amazon on Apr. 8th and Has a U.S. Trailer

March 19, 2016
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One of the shows pushing the wave of more grounded, dramatic romantic comedy on TV is Rob Delaney and Sharon Horgan’s Catastrophe. The first season was incredibly well received and American audiences have been pining for the second season as it has already played in the UK. 

Luckily, the new season isn’t that far away as episodes will start streaming on Friday, April 8th on Amazon.

For now, you can watch this trailer cut for us Yanks.

Watch New Trailer for TBS’ “Search Party” Starring Alia Shawkat

March 19, 2016
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Sarah-Violet Bliss and Charles Rogers’ new TBS series Search Party got a new trailer this week. The millennial comedy mystery starring Alia Shawkat gets slightly more uncovered, but not too much.

This is part of why we’re digging TBS’ new look.  

March 19, 2016
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Yes, this is the album release show of the album we told you is pretty darn great. 

With that in mind, get your tickets here.

The rest of our listings for shows and open mics and corresponding maps are embedded at www.thecomedybureau.com.

Veronica Osorio and Yassir Lester Cast in Fox Comedy Pilots

March 19, 2016
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Two particular favorites of ours are starting to get their due.

The workplace comedy set in a NJ plastics molding plant starring Judy Greer will have Veronica Osorio, who has been a delight in numerous sketches over the years as well as a role in the Coen Brothers’ Hail, Caesar!, as a series regular playing a former assistant to Greer’s Jane, who is the head of HR.

The Phil Lord and Chris Miller time travel comedy pilot will feature Yassir Lester, who we’ve enjoyed as a stand-up and one of the funniest people on Twitter even before The Comedy Bureau started (on top of now writing for The Carmichael Show and Girls). He’ll get to play opposite star Adam Pally as an ideal professor whose world becomes less ideal when time travel is factored in.

High concepts and great casts including some of fantastic people that we’ve been following for awhile make us hope dearly that both shows go to series. 

Dan Harmon Gets Infatuated with Mary Wollstonecraft Played by Aubrey Plaza on Latest “Great Minds”

March 18, 2016
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This time on Great Minds with Dan Harmon, Dan comes face to face with women’s rights pioneer Mary Wollstonecraft (as played by Aubrey Plaza) and immediately has a big time crush on her.

What follows is a pretty great example of how trailblazing Wollstonecraft really was.

Cary Fukunaga Developing Mental Institution Dark Comedy Starring Emma Stone and Jonah Hill

March 18, 2016
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(via Deadline)

So, a dark comedy is tad lighter in tone for Fukunaga, right?

Though it has yet to find a home, the man behind Beasts of No Nation and season 1 of True Detective, Cary Fukunaga is making his way into the world of comedy with a potential new series, Maniac. 

It shouldn’t come as a surprise with Fukunaga at the helm that the project revolves around the fantasies of a man committed to a mental institution. 

Emma Stone and Jonah Hill are almost set to star, which makes us think it won’t be long before Maniac is on its way to a series order.

New “Silicon Valley” Season 3 Trailer Has Stephen Tobolowsky Becomes a New Concern for Pied Piper

March 18, 2016
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Once the nagging insurance salesman Ned Ryerson in Groundhog Day, Stephen Tobolowsky seems like he will be a thorn in the side of Pied Piper in the latest season of Silicon Valley as shown in this trailer. 

Thomas Middleditch/Richard Hendricks goes through a bit of an early Steve Jobs phase as well.

Catch the premiere next month on Sunday, April 24th at 10PM on HBO.

“Jimmy Carr: Funny Business” and “Pee-wee’s Big Holiday” Now Streaming on Netflix

March 18, 2016
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From either side of the comedy spectrum, Netflix has got you covered.

The UK’s Jimmy Carr new hour special Funny Business and the Judd Apatow-produced and John Lee-directed Pee-wee’s Big Holiday movie are Netflix’s latest comedy offerings. 

If you’ve finished up with Netflix’s Characters and Love, binge watching the two might actually be less of a time commitment than going through an entire first season of a Netflix series.

March 18, 2016
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Scotland’s Katia Kvinge is doing a preview of her upcoming show, Squirrel, for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival at iO West. Katia has an impressive arsenal of characters and such an irresistibly silly energy on stage that has gotten her to perform around the world and win plenty of awards.

Check out Squirrel for free at iO West’s Del Close Theater on Sun. Mar 20th & Mar. 27th at 9:30PM.

The rest of our listings for shows and open mics with corresponding maps are embedded www.thecomedybureau.com.

So, “The Special” Has Been Given Back to Brett Davis

March 18, 2016
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There was a whole disastrous debacle a few weeks back that involved Brett Davis no longer being the host of The Special and hosting duties being given to former MTV VJ Jesse Camp.

A change of heart, a sincere plea to Jesse, and some barely figurative swallowing of his pride has made for a return of The Special to Brett Davis. 

For a show defies format as much as it can, The Special is staying on brand with the situation is still weird between Brett and the staff and cast. 

Leading up to Brett’s departure as host, there was a hoax of a meeting set up in LA for a show where he would apparently play a live-action Quagmire from Family Guy. So, Brett just did his first episode back as host with playing out that supposed spinoff sitcom.

Now, if you’re wondering how real this is, we’re, at this point, just going to leave it up to you as it’s probably more fun if you just buy into the ride rather than pondering if this is “breaking kayfabe” or not. 

Get Josh Gondelman’s New Album “Physical Whipser”

March 17, 2016
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<a href=“http://rooftopcomedy.bandcamp.com/album/physical-whisper”>Physical Whisper by Josh Gondelman</a>

It’s believed by many that all comedians are a heap of depressed quasi-sociopaths that just happened to find an outlet in comedy. 

Josh Gondelman is undeniable proof against that. 

Gondelman maintains his identity as an optimist in his comedy while still pointing out the overlooked absurdities of every day life and being really funny about it. His sharp, clever writing, unwavering positivity, and awareness of the not-so-positive world around him make for a really great hour on his new album Physical Whisper.

Off of Rooftop Comedy’s label, Physical Whisper is out this Friday, Mar. 18th and you can get it here.

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