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Please Get Eugene Mirman’s 9 Volume, 7-LP Album “I’m Sorry (You’re Welcome)” Out Today from Sub Pop Records
October 30, 2015
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Let Eugene Mirman’s imagination run wild and you’ll get something as vast and brilliant as I’m Sorry (You’re Welcome).

Spanning 9 volumes and 7 LPs, Mirman has curated a veritable exhibition hall of his own comedy. There’s a traditional collection of straight stand-up, but there’s a vast array of the absurd including foley effects, Russian phrases, a “f*ckscape”, an audio representation of specific drugs and what it’s like to take them, ringtones, noises that could orgasms or something else very niche, and Eugene crying for a really long time. 

All of it takes you deep into the recesses of Eugene’s mischievous psyche and back again, then in circles, then deeper, and around for another ago in the best way, most hilarious way possible. 

Also, playing Eugene crying to any music video that’s overly maudlin like Adele’s Hello is pretty great.

Please get the album in digital or vinyl from Sub Pop Records or on iTunes now.

Mirman is doing a tour that kicks off tomorrow from Oct. 30th-Nov. 19th going to Brooklyn, LA, Seattle, Portland, Austin, and Boston. Get tickets and info here.

Josh Androsky Takes a “Trumpkin” To Trump Tower
October 30, 2015
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2016 election, carly fiorina, comedy central, donald trump, halloween, jack-o-lantern, josh androsky, parody, prank, presidential race, trolling for greatness, trumpkin

As a great description of Donald Trump’s appearance involves a pumpkin, Josh Androsky took submissions for the best jack-o-lanterns carved into a representation of the Republican presidential candidate.

After picking his favorite, Androsky made sure that the eerie visage was in Trump’s sight by taking it near his very own building and then making sure everyone else on the street saw it as well be clear on Trump’s platform thus far.

If that’s not trolling for greatness, then you’re probably like the one Trump supporter Josh meets.

Steven Wright Talks Shop, Specifically Consulting on “Louie” with Seth Meyers
October 30, 2015
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With Craig Ferguson no longer behind a late night talk show desk, Steven Wright won’t get to out-weird Craig while doing something like reading e-mails like he used to do all the time.

However, Wright is still willing to chat, perhaps in a less bit-based conversation, on late night and did so with Seth Meyers this week.

Watch Steven get into his comedic process as well as explaining what he exactly does on Louie with Louis C.K.

LA Comedy Rundown 10/30/15
October 30, 2015
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ON THE HORIZON
Picture This! An Animated Comedy Show @ The Satellite LA Sun. Nov. 1st 8:30PM $5
Charlyne Yi’s “Oh The Moon” Book Release @ Skylight Books 7:30PM FREE

COMEDY CRAWL
Harold Matinee @ UCB Franklin 4:30PM $5
Lost Moon Radio’s Undead Cabaret @ The Virgil 7:30PM $10-15
Brendon Walsh @ Irvine Improv 7:30PM $20/2 item min.
Ghostbusters @ Egyptian Theatre 7:30PM $11
Cook County Social Club + The Katydids @ UCB Sunset 7:30PM $10
Al Jackson @ Flappers Claremont 8PM/10PM $20/$10 w/Goldstar
Sauce @ Desano’s Pizza 8PM $5 suggested donation
Bangarang! Presents: The Weekend @ UCB Franklin 8PM $10
Hat Trick Presents Set List @ Goorin Bros. Pasadena 8:30PM FREE
(Guy Branum Presents) Talk Show: The Game Show @ Nerdmelt Showroom 9PM $10
Opening Night: The Improvised Musical @ iO West 9PM $10
Winslow presents F*ck Marry Kill @ UCB Sunset 9PM $10
Soundtrack + Casey & Jo Jo @ UCB Franklin 9:30PM $10
The Eddie Pepitone Bloodbath @ Hollywood Improv 10PM $15/2 item min. 
Orpheus Roy & Friends @ iO West 10PM $10
Score Your Set @ Echoes Under Sunset 10PM FREE
JV Presents: #ThrowbackFriday @ UCB Franklin 11PM $5
Kids Drink Free @ Westside Comedy Theater 11:30PM $5
Murderer’s Row @ UCB Franklin MIDNIGHT $5

OPEN MIC RUN
SET LIST @ FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 4:30PM/Starts 5PM/First come, first served/Set list of topic provided to improvise off of/No purchase necessary
SILVERLAKE LOUNGE 2906 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5:30PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8:30PM/Lottery/35 spots only/Hosted by Megan Koester and Alison Stevenson
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 4PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./One item min.
IMPROV JAM @ UCB SUNSET INNER SANCTUM 5419 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6:30PM/For improvisers only/Anyone can perform
THE IMPROV SPACE 954 Gayley Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/First come, first served/5 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Alan Santiago
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 12PM at Facebook page/See www.facebook.com/bombsheltercomedy for more details and to sign-up/Starts 7PM/Ends 11PM/5 min./Lottery/Hosted by John Silver and Ryan Pfeiffer
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7PM/Lottery/One item min./4 min.
MAX BLOOM’S 200 N. Malden Ave., Fullerton, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/booked show after/no purchase necessary
WORLD COMEDY STUDIOS 12413 Ventura Court, Studio CIty, CA/Sign-up in advance at aaron@theworldnyc.com/Starts 7:30PM/Ends 9PM/5 minutes+/$5 cover/Sets will be livestreamed to audience that potentially could “tip”/pay you online 
SABOR Y CULTURA 5625 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Starts 8PM/Sign-up is a lottery/3 min./No purchase necessary
TAO COMEDY STUDIO 7466 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA #201/Starts 8PM/First come, first served/5 min./$5 cover/includes drink/Hosted by Bobbie Oliver
WORLD COMEDY STUDIOS 12413 Ventura Court, Studio CIty, CA/Sign-up in advance at aaron@theworldnyc.com/Starts 9:30PM/Ends 11PM/5 minutes+/$5 cover/Sets will be livestreamed to audience that potentially could “tip”/pay you online 
IMPROV JAM @ THE CLUBHOUSE 1607 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts around 10:45PM after booked show/For improvisers only/Anyone can play/No purchase necessary
FLAPPERS YOO HOO ROOM 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts 11:30PM/lottery/3-5 min./1 item min.
WORLD COMEDY STUDIOS 12413 Ventura Court, Studio CIty, CA/Sign-up in advance at aaron@theworldnyc.com/Starts 11:30PM/Ends 1AM/5 minutes+/$5 cover/Sets will be livestreamed to audience that potentially could “tip”/pay you online 

Barry Rothbart and Danny Solomon Present a 3rd Tier Republican Presidential Debate
October 30, 2015
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The field of candidates vying for the presidential nomination from the GOP is even more crowded and crazed that you already know. 

That’s mostly because there simply isn’t enough airtime to fit in all of them into primetime.

Luckily, Barry Rothbart and Danny Solomon have us covered for the most fringe Republican candidates right here in a probably rarely seen 3rd tier debate.

ABC Developing Aisha Muharrar Comedy Based on Book About Trying to Diet Like a Celebrity
October 29, 2015
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(via The Hollywood Reporter)

This project is being adapted from Rebecca Harrington’s I’ll Have What’s She’s Having: My Adventures in Celebrity Dining.

Aisha Muharrar will now go having written on Parks and Recreation to potentially running her own show over at ABC. This series would specifically follow people’s foolish attempts at trying to emulate the lives of famous people and inevitably bringing more chaos into their lives.

Having plenty of experience with Tom Haverford, we definitely can see how this would work.

Little Esther Explores the Realm of Spanking with Angela Trimbur on Latest “Cocktales”
October 29, 2015
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above average, angela trimbur, cocktales, esther povitsky, spanking

The latest episode of Esther Povitsky’s Cocktales at Above Average has Esther really get into the idea of spanking with great comedic actress and dancer Angela Trimbur.

In fact, they go way beyond just the idea.

Watch and maybe you’ll test your sexual boundaries in a safe setting with fully clothed friends too. 

Preview First “No, You Shut Up!” Election Special
October 29, 2015
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election special, fusion, no you shut up, paul f tompkins, supergirl

While we’re still a bit away from the new season of No, You Shut Up! with Paul F. Tompkins that’s set to premiere in February.

However, we’re not that far away from two election specials of No, You Shut Up!. In fact, the first one airs next. Thurs. on Nov. 5th at Fusion and you can get a taste of the fun they’ll be having making Supergirl into a political issue and the like here.

“Girls” and “Togetherness” New Seasons Set For February 2016
October 29, 2015
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If you somehow made it with your New Year’s Resolution to February, you could think of this as a reward.

Season 5 of Girls premieres Sun. Feb. 21st at 10PM and season 2 of Togetherness right after at 10:30PM.

This should prove to be yet another solid comedy block for HBO next year.

Andy Kindler Serves Up Another Classic Andy Kindler Late Night Appearance on Conan
October 29, 2015
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Over several years, Andy Kindler has made a tradition of his late night appearances being absolute, slightly off-the-rails treats to watch.

This latest appearance on Conan last night is no exception.

Stephen Colbert Challenges Donald Trump to Prove How Small a Million Can Be Dollars Via Charity
October 29, 2015
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When it comes to combining raising money and doing so through a well thought-out prank, few are better at combining the two than Stephen Colbert.

So, when Donald Trump mentioned how he once received a small loan of a million dollars, Colbert sprung to action and has issued a pretty ingenious challenge to the Donald.

Watch it here.

LA Comedy Rundown 10/29/15
October 29, 2015
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ON THE HORIZON
Tomorrow w/Ron Lynch Presents Tomorrow! Halloween @ Steve Allen Theater MIDNIGHT $8
“John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid” Special Premiere @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre Thurs. Nov. 12th 8:30PM $30

COMEDY CRAWL
Comedy Living Room 3 Year Anniversary in Highland Park 7PM FREE w/RSVP
Magic To Do: Musical Improv @ UCB Sunset 7PM $5
Lucha VaVoom: Mexican Horror Story @ The Mayan Theater 8PM $40
A Most Incredible Horse Race Journey/Ethical Female Manipulation @ UCB Franklin 8PM $5
Christina Pazsitzky @ Brea Improv 8PM $17/2 item min.
Cookin’ With Gas @ The Groundlings 8PM $18
Dummy @ iO West 8PM $10
Duplex Comedy Suplex 8PM FREE
An Evening with Judd Apatow & Friends @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 8:30PM $40-$100
Fresh Out: Stand Up Comedy @ UCB Sunset 8:30PM $5
The Josh & Josh Show @ Bar Lubitsch 8:30PM FREE
Set List at The Studio Sessions @ 1836 Sunset Studios 9PM FREE
The Comedy Palace @ The Palace Restaurant 9PM FREE
Comedians You Should Know @ Fork 9PM $10
Greg Proops: Smartest Man in the World @ Nerdmelt Showroom 9PM $10
Little Joy @ Little Joy Cocktails 9PM FREE
Truth or Dare @ Echoes Under Sunset 9PM FREE
Quartet @ iO West 9PM $10
The Reckoning/Cook County Social Club 10PM $10
Harold Late Night @ UCB Sunset 10:30PM $5
Dude Bro Party Massacre III at HollyShorts @ TCL Chinese Theatres 11PM $15
The Last Day of School: The Txt Message Show @ UCB Franklin 11PM $5

OPEN MIC RUN
OPEN SPACE THEATRE & CAFE 457 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 4:30PM/Starts 5PM/3-5 min./1 item min./Hosted by Mallie McCown
WORLD COMEDY STUDIOS 12413 Ventura Court, Studio CIty, CA/Sign-up in advance at aaron@theworldnyc.com/Starts 5PM/Ends 6:30PM/5 minutes+/$5 cover/No walk-ins for audience/Sets will be livestreamed to audience that potentially could “tip”/pay you online 
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/First come, first served/3 min./25 spots only/counts as audition/No purchase necessary
HOLY GROUNDS COFFEE & TEA 5371 Alhambra Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/First come, first served/1 item min.
LA SCHOOL OF COMEDY 10835 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 5:30PM/Ends 7:15PM/First come, first served/No purchase necessary
ICE HOUSE 24 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA/Sign-up 5:30PM/Starts 6PM/4 min./Lottery/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Ken Garr
KARMA LOUNGE 3954 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:15PM/Ends 9:30PM/Mixed mic/4-6 min. for comics or 6 min. for musicians/First come, first served/One item min./Hosted by Jacob Bunney and Brendan Cooney
ROCKPAPER COFFEE 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Sign-up at 4PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/lottery/Hosted by Brent Duncan
UCB SUNSET’S INNER SANCTUM 5419 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6:30PM/5 min./Lottery/10 spots only/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Gilli Nissim/Mary Sasson/Mel Stephens
SMOG CUTTER 864 N. Virgil Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6:30PM/Ends 8:30PM/3 min./Lottery/1 item min./Hosted by Rachele Friedland and Robyn Morrison
IO WEST 6336 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:15PM/Starts 6:30PM/Ends 8PM/Lottery/3-5 min.
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign up at https://www.facebook.com/getaroomwithdomandmatt/ Lottery for remaining spots/Starts 7PM/One drink min./5 min./Hosted by Domenic Padulo and Matt Brousseau
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/Lottery/4 min./1 item min.
BLU ELEFANT CAFE 2024 Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7:30PM/First come, first served/20 spots/5 min./1 item min./Hosted by Jessica Wellington
HYPERION TAVERN 1941 Hyperion Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 7:30PM/Ends 9:30PM/Lottery/4 min./Hosted by Jay Light and Tyler Meznarich/No purchase necessary
WORLD COMEDY STUDIOS 12413 Ventura Court, Studio CIty, CA/Sign-up in advance at aaron@theworldnyc.com/Starts 7:30PM/Ends 9PM/5 minutes+/$5 cover/No walk-ins for audience/Sets will be livestreamed to audience that potentially could “tip”/pay you online 
FANATIC SALON 3815 Sawtelle Blvd., Culver City, CA/Starts 7PM/Ends 9:30PM/$5 cover/7 min./water and coffee provided/Hosted by Lydia Robinson
1836 SUNSET STUDIOS 1836 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:45PM/Starts 7PM/15-20 spots/Lottery/3 min./Mixed in with booked spots/Hosted by Scott Luhrs
SCALLYWAGS 1950 N. Placentia Ave., Fullerton, CA/Starts 8PM/5 min./First come, first served/Hosted by Israel Carrasco
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 8PM/mixed mic
CATCH 56 5615 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 8PM/First come, first served/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Mugzilla
THE CHATTERBOX 934 N. Citrus Ave., Covina, CA/Starts 8PM/Ends 10PM/Lottery/5 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Steve Hernandez & Ellie McElvain
55 DEGREE WINE 3111 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8:30PM/Ends 10PM/5 min./1 item min./Hosted by Todd Smith and Eric Bustamante
MURDER ROOM 241 N. Lake St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 9:30PM/Lottery/3 min./Donations accepted/Hosted by Brian Biancardi
WORLD COMEDY STUDIOS 12413 Ventura Court, Studio CIty, CA/Sign-up in advance at aaron@theworldnyc.com/Starts 9:30PM/Ends 11PM/5 minutes+/$5 cover/No walk-ins for audience/Sets will be livestreamed to audience that potentially could “tip”/pay you online 
CLEO KINGS OPEN MIC @ TWO ROADS THEATER 4348 Tujunga Ave., Studio City, CA/Sign-up 7:20PM/Starts 8PM/Lottery/15 spots only/5 min./$5
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 10PM/Starts 10:30PM/Lottery
IMPROV JAM @ WESTSIDE COMEDY THEATER 1323-A 3rd St., Santa Monica, CA (in alley between 3rd St. Promenade and 4th St.)/Starts 11PM/For improvisers only/Anyone can play/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Cole Stratton and Morgan Christensen
NEXT STAGE THEATRE 1523 N. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 11:30PM/Mixed mic/First come, first served/10 min./$5 cover/Hosted by Jasmin Leigh
WORLD COMEDY STUDIOS 12413 Ventura Court, Studio CIty, CA/Sign-up in advance at aaron@theworldnyc.com/Starts 11:30PM/Ends 1AM/5 minutes+/$5 cover/No walk-ins for audience/Sets will be livestreamed to audience that potentially could “tip”/pay you online 

Please Enjoy Eric Dadourian’s Recent Set at “The Meltdown”
October 29, 2015
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Simply put, the refined silliness of Eric Dadourian make us smile and double over laughing.

We hope his recent off-TV season performance at The Meltdown with Jonah & Kumail will make you feel the same way.

Watch it here.

Nathan Fielder Attempts to Create a ‘Man Zone’ in a Woman’s Clothing Store
October 29, 2015
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It’s been long the dread of many men in a heterosexual relationship of what they would do in a woman’s clothing store while they’re girlfriend or wife shopped. 

Fortunately, Nathan Fielder has got a solution and it’s more than just some comfy seating in a corner. 

It’s called a “Man Zone” and it’s made complete with awkward conversation with Nathan.

Older Person Greg Barris and Younger Person Bridey Elliot Try to Have a House Party in Their Apartment
October 28, 2015
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The latest episode of Roommates, where Greg Barris and Bridey Elliott are roommates from completely different eras in time, yet are still both still trying to figure their life out, has them simply trying to pull having a nice, cozy house party.

See how that played out here.

Above Average and SNL’s Bryan Tucker Launch Sports Comedy Focused Channel “The Kicker”
October 28, 2015
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above average, bryan tucker, jamaal charles, snl, sports comedy, the kicker, weird al yankovic

It’s no secret that many folks have been trying to figure out how comedy and sports can mesh. HBO has done their faux sports documentaries including Ferrell Takes the Field and 7 Days in Hell for example.

Now, Above Average has enlisted Saturday Night Live co-head writer Bryan Tucker to spearhead The Kicker, their new offshoot that finds the intersection between comedy and sports in various types of web videos.

Here’s a bit of a preview of how they’re marrying the worlds of Weird Al Yankovic and Jamaal Charles.

The Kicker officially launched today and they’ve got plenty of videos for you to see if this new channel has room on your daily queue.

“Ash Vs. Evil Dead” Gets a Second Season Order Before Series Premiere
October 28, 2015
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(via Deadline)

Don’t you just wish more series renewals were this quick?

Apparently, Ash vs. Evil Dead is tracking well enough before its series premiere this Saturday on Halloween that Starz felt it necessary to keep Bruce Campbell, his posse, and his boomstick alive beyond 10 episodes. 

We hope such a sign of faith in the series should bode well for how great this first season of Ash vs. Evil Dead very well may be.

Watch David Rees’ Road Diary for His “Analog Social-Media Tour”
October 28, 2015
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Part of the genius of David Rees doing so-called an “analog social media tour” for his show Going Deep is the digital video he’s uploading of him going out, posting flyers, and meeting all sorts of lovely people.

Technically, he’s flyering the whole Internet while actually going out and doing old school flyering.

Watch how his stops in Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Indianopolis, and St. Louis went and if you want to get involved in making America deep again, do so right here.

See How Abbi and Ilana Do Halloween Up Broad City Style
October 28, 2015
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The latest webisode for Hack Into Broad City gives you a look into how Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer get into the Halloween spirit on their own terms. 

Watch how on point both their costumes are.

LA Comedy Rundown 10/28/15
October 28, 2015
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ON THE HORIZON
Greg Proops: Smartest Man in the World @ Nerdmelt Showroom Thurs. Oct. 29th 9PM $10
Baked with Brendon Small and Steve Agee @ Hollywood Improv Sat. Nov. 14th 10PM $15/2 item min.

COMEDY CRAWL
Full Ride @ UCB Sunset 7PM $5
The Adult Swim Drive-In @ Rose Bowl 7:30PM FREE w/RSVP
Lucha VaVoom-Mexican Horror Story @ The Mayan 8PM $40
Benefit with Friends West Hollywood @ The Comedy Store Main Room 8PM $50/2 item min.
Idiots @ The Clubhouse 8PM FREE
Scot Nery’s Boobie Trap @ Way 2 Much Entertainment 8PM $25
The Crazy Uncle Joe Show @ Groundlings 8PM $14
The Meltdown with Jonah & Kumail @ Nerdmelt Showroom 8:30PM $8 (stand by only)
Rod Stewart Live! @ La Cuevita 9PM FREE
Facebook @ UCB Franklin 9:30PM $5
Heyday @ iO West 9:30PM $5
Filthy @ The Comedy Store Belly Room 10PM $5/2 item min.
Lip Service @ Westside Comedy Theater 10PM $5
Big Grande’s Freaks on a Leash @ UCB Sunset 10:30PM $5
King Ten @ iO West 10:30PM $5
Cagematch @ UCB Franklin 11PM $5

OPEN MIC RUN 
KARMA LOUNGE 3954 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 5:30PM/5 min./First come, first served/Hosted by Heather Turman/1 item min.
FOOTSIES 2640 Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM/Lottery/5 min./Hosted by Madison Shephard, Kate Lindstedt, and Danielle Perez
FLAPPERS BURBANK 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/First come, first served/3 min./25 spots only/counts as audtion/1 item min.
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO. 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 4PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/First come, first served/One item min.
VINADORE CAFE 8157 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/First come, first served/6 min./$5 min. purchase/Hosted by Stuart Thompson
B.Y.O.S. SKETCH OPEN MIC @ UCB SUNSET INNER SANCTUM 5419 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sketches only/Starts 6:30PM/5 page/5 min. max/Lottery/12-13 slots only/No light/sound cues/Hosted by Beth Appel or Tim Neenan
BRIX 16635 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA/sign-up on day of at facebook.com/sunsetbeast/ Starts 7PM/Booked spots mixed in/Hosted by John Silver
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/4 min. w/o drink/7 min. w/drink/Hosted by Phil Gould
THE GRANDVIEW MARKET 12210 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 6:45PM/Mixed mic/4 min. for comedy/1 song for musicians/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Matt Curti
PALADINO’S 6101 Reseda Blvd., Tarzana, CA/Sign-up 6:45PM/Starts 7PM/Ends 9PM/First come, first served/7 min./No purchase necessary
THE CLUBHOUSE 1607 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7PM/Ends 8PM/Hosted by David Venhuizen, Dan Gill, and Colin McCormick/No purchase necessary
WORLD COMEDY STUDIOS 12413 Ventura Court, Studio City, CA/Sign-up in advance at aaron@theworldnyc.com/ Starts 7:30PM/Ends 9PM/5 minutes+/$5 cover/No walk-ins for audience/Sets will be livestreamed to audience that potentially could “tip”/pay you online
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 8PM/First come, first served/7 min./$4 min./Hosted by Nick Costas
CATCH 56 5615 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 8PM/First come, first served/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Mugzilla
CORK’S LOUNGE 5043 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA/Starts 8:30PM/First come, first served/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Aaron Marsh
HOOTERS 6922 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM/Starts 9PM/Lottery/4 min./No purchase necessary/Presented by Stephen Holleman, Joleen Lunzer-Hernandez, Kirsten Alberts, Tom Mcnaughton
ROBIN HOOD BRITISH PUB 13640 Burbank Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA/Starts 9PM/Ends 11PM/Lottery/Hosted by Mark Mulkerron
LIQUID ZOO 7214 Sepulveda Blvd., Van Nuys, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM w/one drink min./Starts 9PM/first come, first served/7 min.
DROME COMEDY OPEN MIC Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up in advance only at SM@gr3d.com/Starts 9PM/10 spots only/5 min./Broadcast live at dromebox.com/archived on archive.org/ Bring a memory stick for HD version of your set/No purchase necessary
O’HARA’S BAR 1000 Gayley Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 8:45PM/Starts 9PM/Lottery/5 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Jonathan Kim
GLENDORA CONTINENTAL 316 W. Route 66, Glendora, CA/Starts 9PM/25 spots/5 min./Best set has chance to win $20/Hosted by Steve Hernandez
WORLD COMEDY STUDIOS 12413 Ventura Court, Studio City, CA/Sign-up in advance at aaron@theworldnyc.com/ Starts 9:30PM/Ends 11PM/5 minutes+/$5 cover/No walk-ins for audience/Sets will be livestreamed to audience that potentially could “tip”/pay you online 
THE OYSTER HOUSE 12446 Moorpark St., Studio City, CA/Sign-up 9:30PM/Starts 10PM/Can sign-up at http://www.iansalmon.com/showsopen-mic-night.html/ Ends 1AM/First come, first served/5 min./Hosted by Ian Salmon
1548 DTLA 1548 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 10PM after booked show/First come, first served/4-5 min./Ends midnight/donations accepted/Hosted by Victor Martinez Jr.
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 10PM/Rolling lottery/1 item min./Hosted by Mike Schmidt, Heather Hanford, and Jason Flood
IMPROV JAM @ THE CLUBHOUSE 1607 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA (next to Jons)/Sign-up 9PM/Starts 9:40PM after booked show/for improvisers/Anyone can play/No purchase necessary
KARMA LOUNGE 3954 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 10PM/Starts 10:30PM/Mixed mic/4 min. or 2 short songs/Get a ticket for assigned slot after purchase/First come, first served/30 spots only/Hosted by Adam Feuerberg and Tim Delone
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 10PM/Starts 10:30PM/Lottery/3-5 min./1 item min.
WORLD COMEDY STUDIOS 12413 Ventura Court, Studio City, CA/Sign-up in advance at aaron@theworldnyc.com/ Starts 11:30PM/Ends 1AM/5 minutes+/$5 cover/No walk-ins for audience/Sets will be livestreamed to audience that potentially could “tip”/pay you online

Even After Being Renewed For Season 2, “The Brink” Still Gets Cancelled
October 28, 2015
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(via Deadline)

So are networks taking a cue from the likes of The Walking Dead and Game of Thrones as no show is safe from getting the ax?

For more than few months now, geopolitical crisis comedy, The Brink, had gotten the order for a second season just before the cast’s contract for the show expired. 

Yet, even though a renewal for another season is pretty straightforward and there should be nothing to worry about on the part of the cast and crew of the show as well as the fans, it was announced today that The Brink is now cancelled at HBO.

Hopefully, this doesn’t spark a trend where shows can only be ensured of being on the air only once they actually go on air.

Dan Harmon Conducts a Rigorous Seeso Secret Society Initiation
October 27, 2015
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New Seeso Secret Society inductees Dave and Ethan are probably just as mystified about the whole mystery behind the mysterious comedy subscription service Seeso.

Well, it turns out that they, and us as well, will get more than they bargained for if they really want to get into Seeso.

Just watch what Dan Harmon puts them through as part of an initiation process.

James Corden and Reggie Watts Go Ghost Hunting with “Ghost Adventures”
October 27, 2015
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James Corden wanted to know if CBS Television City, where The Late Late Show tapes, is really haunted. 

So, he tapped the guys from Ghost Adventures along with Reggie Watts equipped with an inflatable proton pack to find a presence somewhere in the belly of CBS.

We can definitely see this as an installment in the Paranormal Activity franchise.

See, if you dare, what they found here. 

Billy Eichner and Jason Sudeikis ‘Bro Out’ Over “Wicked” on “Billy on The Street”
October 27, 2015
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Billy Eichner and Jason Sudeikis turn what it means to be masculine on its head as they strut the streets of NYC, dressed head to toe in a sort of bro uniform, and shouting about how much they love the Broadway hit Wicked.

Watch Eichner’s version of being a “bro” in this latest episode of Billy on the Street.

TBS Orders Pilot From Finals Girls’ Todd Strauss-Schulson and Matt Fogel
October 27, 2015
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(via Deadline)

Here’s yet another step in a good direction for TBS.

In case you haven’t taken note, TBS is giving themselves an overhaul. Already, they have a talk show from Samantha Bee and a sitcom from Jason Jones coming up. Now, they’ve just ordered a comedy pilot from the minds of Todd Strauss-Schulson, the mastermind behind the wonderful meta 80s slasher comedy The Final Girls, and Matt Fogel, who composed music on Funny or Die’s The Wire: The Musical.

It’ll follow two friends who are part of a generation of men that are embracing all their emotions. While that’s not much to try to imagine what the pilot might exactly entail, we’re pretty sure Strauss-Schulson and Fogel have something clever up their sleeve given their past work.

All in all, we’re really intrigued to see how good this new TBS could be.

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