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John Roy Is Revising His Entirely Free Comedy Class

May 20, 2019

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We’re not usually in the business of recommending comedy classes here at TCB, but John Roy’s Entirely Free Comedy Class is something special and unique that is truly helpful for those in stand-up comedy. It has helped those doing their first mics all the way to headliners who already have a very successful career in comedy.

The course itself is self-guided with several lessons over several weeks that really let you develop to being whatever you really want to do in stand-up. Roy, who is an accomplished stand-up himself between albums, late night, touring etc., just revised, which is a great excuse for us to shine another light on it.

Get into the first week of Revised John Roy’s Entirely Free Comedy Class and follow along here.

May 20, 2019

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Already, the trailer for Los Espookys has us hooked for the possibilities of what weird horror comedy that creators Julio Torres, Ana Fabrega, and Fred Armisen all have up their sleeves.

The premiere will be on Jun. 14th, but you’ll get a chance to see Los Espookys up close and personal at The Regent downtown just a few days after. Go get your tickets now for $30 (they kick up to $37.50 day of).

Fleabag Season 2 Is Now Streaming on Amazon

May 17, 2019

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Phoebe Waller-Bridge catapulted herself into the upper echelons of prestige TV and comedy with the first season of Fleabag.

Since then, she’s been busy with Killing Eve, her other critically acclaimed/award winning TV series.

This is just a reminder that the second season is now streaming on Amazon Prime and, given that it’s Friday, it’d be a perfect day to kick off a binge of Waller-Bridge’s lead in Fleabag (which we have no doubt be an iconic character for years to come) diving into her own neuroses and talking us the whole way through.

Los Espookys Trailer Shows That HBO Might Have Some Special on Their Hands

May 17, 2019

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If you follow the comedy of Los Espookys creators Fred Armisen, Julio Torres, and Ana Fabrega, you’ll know that you’re in for something delightfully off-kilter with whatever they’re doing.

They’re bilingual comedy horror series Los Espookys is no different as it follows a latinx group that gets hired to give folks terrifying experiences (some of which might be a little too real?). This trailer really whet our appetite for this is so vastly different from anything else on TV right now. See for yourself here.

If you’re digging Los Espookys like us, make note of the premiere date, Fri. June 14th at HBO.

May 17, 2019

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Hailing from Brooklyn, Sam Taggart will be gracing us once again with his clever/silly wit, verve, characters, songs (he did, after all, do a whole wonderful show about being a comic for a dance club, i.e. a “club comic”) for his new show All 4 U. Joining him will be the wondrous Joel Kim Booster and Charles Gould.

All 4 U is coming to the Lyric Hyperion on May 20th at 10PM. Tickets are $8 and you can (and should) get them here.

Booksmart Is the Coming-of-Age Comedy of the Summer

May 17, 2019

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Sure, this Summer hasn’t every officially kicked off yet, but we’re so charmed by Olivia Wilde’s directorial debut with Booksmart to say that it should reign in the coming-of-age comedy sub genre in 2019 like Blockers did in 2018.

First off, we want to say that Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever’s performances really are the sparks that get this movie cooking. Their performances, for our money, should put Hollywood on notice of their arrival.

Overall, there’s a certain hope that we get from how Gen Z is depicted throughout the movie in a way that avoids being disingenuous. It’s refreshing to see a teen comedy that has hope for the future as its two leads are both high achievers, but are also fully realized as teens clawing for their first taste of freedom. The framework for the classic high school buddy comedy is there without pandering to any generation in particular.

One could very easily say that it’s a “woke Superbad”, but that is being too reductive of our tastes and ignores the nuances that Wilde and writers Sarah Haskins, Susanna Fogel, Katherine Silberman, Emily Halpern crafted into the film. Booksmart truly manages a delicate balance of being a broad comedy, but still having lot of heart and warmth without forcing it.

Booksmart comes out nationwide on May 24th, but there are special advanced screenings that start tomorrow. Get all the details here.

Watch Trailer for Comedy Central’s Latest Scripted Series ”South Side”

May 16, 2019

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We’ve been hearing rumblings about South Side for quite some time now and come July 24th, we’ll get to hear what those rumblings about the latest scripted series coming to Comedy Central.

From the looks of it, it could be what CC was looking for to follow the departure of Broad City. Bashir Salahuddin and Diallo Riddle’s South Side, thus far, has lots of promise. See for yourself in the trailer.

If you’re digging it, make a note, again, for South Side’s premiere date, July 24th.

May 16, 2019

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The tragic loss of the brilliant Brody Stevens is still reverberating throughout comedy and will for quite some time. His passing makes the issue of mental health and its crucial importance in our lives.

With that in mind, Largo is holding a benefit in Brody’s memory for NAMI (National Association on Mental Illness) that will feature Sarah Silverman, Zach Galifianakis, and more next Wednesday, May 22nd 8:30PM.

Tickets are $55.25 right now. Go get them here.

TBS Orders Half Hour Amy Hoggart Series That’s About Making People Feel Better Rather Than Politics

May 15, 2019

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TBS is putting their money now on Amy Hoggart, who was a correspondent at Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, for a new half-hour series that aims to take on the “societal angst” and be non-political. The series order got announced today at WarnerMedia’s upfronts.

Hoggart’s delightful brashness stood out at Full Frontal and we’re curious to see how she takes on American anxiety (she’s from the UK in case you didn’t know)

The series has yet to get a title and we’d curious to see if it would have as much double entendre as Sam Bee’s show.

Rick and Morty Season 4 To Premiere on Adult Swim in November

May 15, 2019

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We’re sure folks already have a countdown going for this even though season 4 of Rick and Morty hasn’t been even given an exact premiere date.

Anyways, you can rest slightly easier knowing that new episodes (of what might be Adult Swim’s flagship show now) are due out in approximately 6 months. Here’s Rick and Morty themselves to make the announcement official.

May 15, 2019

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Atsuko Okatsuka (whose name we hope you’ve gotten acquainted with via Vulture’s Comedians You Should and Will Know list, her killing it on stages around town, and her recently announced development of her “woke Japanese game show” Let’s Go Atsuko) is recording a comedy album in town at Dynasty Typewriter at the end of the month.

Atsuko is definitely one of the comedians we’ve enjoyed see rise through the scene here over the years with her sharp observations, unique perspective, infectious charm.

So, please go to her album taping. Tickets are only $5 right now ($10 on day of) and you can get 7PM tickets here and 9PM tickets here.

R.I.P. Tim Conway, 1933-2019

May 14, 2019

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For his work on The Carol Burnett Show alone, Tim Conway could be remembered as a comedy legend. Yet, Conway did so much more in his vast, vast career as a comedic actor spanning from the original McHale’s Navy all the way to being a voice on SpongeBob SquarePants.

Conway passed away today at the age of 85 and it should be your duty to go down a rabbit hole trying to watch his renowned performances over the decades.

We’ll start you off here with the classic “The Dentist”.

Hannah Gadsby’s Next Special “Douglas” Coming to Netflix in 2020

May 14, 2019

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Hannah Gadsby and her lightning rod of a comedy special Nanette caught the world’s attention and will undoubtedly have a ripple effect in the world of stand-up comedy for several years to come.

Her next special Douglas is set for release in 2020 (who knows how chaotic that year will be as the presidential election cycle will be in full force) on Netflix. However it ends up being, It’ll undoubtedly be talked about specials of next year (FYI, she’s currently touring with it around the U.S. if you want to catch it live).

May 14, 2019

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GAYME SHOW!, your favorite trivia show that challenges straights on queer culture is back in town from NYC. Dave Mizzoni and Matt Rogers will be at the helm again to see if two chosen straight male comedians can survive in various challenges designed by and for queer culture experts.

Also, guests Patti Harrison and Brendan Scannell will be aiding contestants in their quest to be Queen of the Straights.

This next GAYME SHOW! is happening on May 28th at the Satellite at 7:30PM. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at door. Go get them here.

May 13, 2019

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Anthony Atamanuik and James Adomian, for our money, have the best Trump impression and Bernie Sanders impressions, respectively. The 2016 election cycle saw them bring their powers together to create the live show Trump vs. Bernie, which, went on a nationwide tour and got adapted for TV.

Leading up to the 2020 election, a real life match up between Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders might happen yet again, which is a great excuse to revive Trump vs. Bernie for a tour, which is exactly what’s happening.

Join Ataamnuik and Adomian at the Lodge Room in Highland Park on July 17th at 7:30PM to see Trump vs. Bernie rise yet again. Tickets are $30 and you can (and very much should) get them here.

Colin Quinn’s Red State Blue State Is Now Going from Off-Broadway Show to Comedy Special at CNN

May 10, 2019

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Colin Quinn’s Red State Blue State Is Now Going from Off-Broadway Show to Comedy Special at CNN

Colin Quinn’s new hour has found a new home. It’s pretty much assumed that his solo shows will eventually become specials. It’s interesting that there is a move from Netflix (where his last special was) to CNN, but we’re going to guess that Colin is getting to do pretty much what he wants at either place.

Also, maybe this will stream for free on CNN.com for brief period of time as well? We’ll just have to wait and see.

With W. Kamau Bell and United Shades of America and this recent announcement of a new Colin Quinn special (specifically focused on the political divisiveness all around right now), it would seem the CNN is aiming for a niche in political comedy specifically.

Please Enjoy Andy Sandford’s Set on Corden

May 10, 2019

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Andy Sandford is one of the best joke craftsmen in comedy working today. We’ve said it many a time and we’ll say it again because he maintains such a high level of excellence in the art of stand-up comedy.

Please enjoy his latest work from this splendid set on last night’s Corden.

May 10, 2019

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Truly, it’s a pure joy to see Naomi Ekperigin take any stage as she owns the room immediately (watch her late night sets and half hour special for proof). Her poise and shrewd takes on the world make the room pop with applause and laughter the whole way through.

So, you should go see her headline over at Dynasty Typewriter next week as it’ll be something to behold (FYI, the amazing Debra DiGiovanni is opening FYI). Go get your tickets here. Seriously, go get them right now.

All Fantasy Everything’s Going on Tour

May 10, 2019

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It would seem that more and more folks are coming to hear the beauty in the comedy fantasy-draft-of-anything podcast All Fantasy Everything like we have.

As such, Ian Karmel along with David Gborie and Sean Jordan AKA The Good Vibes Gang are embarking a nationwide Summer Breeze ‘19 Tour that will take them all across country.

That’ll include:
June 26 – Seattle – The Showbox

June 27 – San Francisco – The Great American Music Hall

July 11 – Boston – Sinclair

July 12 – Brooklyn – The Bell House

July 13 – DC – The Black Cat
July 14 – Philly – Underground Arts

July 18 – MPLS – Turf

July 19 – Chicago – The Hideout

July 20 – Columbus – Woodland Tavern

July 21 – Detroit – The Magic Bag

Tickets are on sale now and you best get them quick because we’re pretty sure that they’ll sell out quick.

Jerrod Carmichael Has Another Outside-the-Box Special Coming with “Home Videos”

May 9, 2019

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From the get go of Jerrod Carmichael being at HBO, he has been constantly innovating the idea of what a comedy special could be and what it looks like (he had an instrumental part in devising Drew Michael’s experimental special that featured no live audience).

Come this Mother’s Day, May 12th at 7PM on HBO, Jerrod will be presenting a much different special called “Home Videos”.

From the looks of these promos, Jerrod is having frank conversations with black women in their homes to present their perspective on HBO, which is both so subtle and radical. We’re curious as to what the whole thing might be and how Jerrod will work his charm in this special.

We’ll find out soon enough on Mother’s Day.

The Underculture with James Adomian Just Launched Today

May 9, 2019

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James Adomian kicked off his podcast The Underculture today, making a singular home for his vast repertoire of characters (with room for guests and their respective characters as well).

The first ep. gives a spirited start to The Underculture with Adomian as Chris Matthews and Alyssa Limperis as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez going toe-to-toe, then a philosophical, but fun chat afterwards sans impressions. Already, we’re looking forward to visiting Adomian’s neighborhood of all his spot-on impressions every week (there’s bonus content via Patreon too).

Get on board (or, I guess, go underground because of the name) and subscribe to The Underculture.

May 9, 2019

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Desus and Mero are definitely on the come up in the late night world (and we would hope you’re on board at this point). Moving from Viceland to Showtime, getting bumped up to two nights for the summer, and bringing a refreshing edge to late night has gotten them much deserved praise.

They’re based out of NYC, but come August, you’ll get a chance to see the duo live at The Theatre at Ace Hotel and see what the phenoms are all about in person. Tickets just went on sale and you can (and very much should) go get them here.

FX Orders Second Season of “What We Do In The Shadows”

May 8, 2019

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FX Orders Second Season of “What We Do In The Shadows”

Looks like FX is going to keep their comedy programming at its consistently high level with another season of the TV adaptation of What We Do In The Shadows.

Even thinking of what Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement will do with the sandbox of a second season of vampires trying to get by is pretty great. It’ll be thankfully come some time next year (a welcome respite for what’s sure to be another nasty election cycle).

It’s a Week for Megan Amram as She Signs an Overall Deal at Universal TV and Debuts Season 2 of An Emmy for Megan

May 8, 2019

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It is travesty that she didn’t win an Emmy with the Trojan Horse of a short form comedy series, An Emmy for Megan.

That being said, Amram’s definitely still is moving onwards and upwards as she just scored an overall deal to develop projects at Universal Television. We can only ponder what sort of disrupting she has up her sleeve with what she’s going to bring to Universal.

On top of that, Amram released season 2 of An Emmy for Megan, which doubles down on its self-reflexive absurdity by following Megan “trying to not make a season 2 of An Emmy for Megan”. Also, Patton Oswalt does an “after-show” and caps off another six delicious episodes of Amram’s groundbreaking series.

Please enjoy all six episodes right here right now.

Note that she did yet again pay for a billboards of the poster above, one of which we saw one on Sunset Blvd. yesterday.

May 8, 2019

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Lez Miz and Friends is so damn ambitious as a meta musical that viciously deconstructs the beloved, eternally running musical Les Miserables as well as work in puppets versus humans paradigm into the whole thing. It’s a tall order, but writers Nathan Makaryk and Geneviève Flati and the marvelous cast pull it off with precise abandon.

It’s such a rollicking dashing of convention that we’d wager you’d enjoy even if puppets, musicals, and Les Miserables weren’t really your thing.

Les Miz and Friends has running at the Hudson Theatre in Hollywood for the last several weeks and will be finishing their run this weekend (Fri. 8PM/Sat. 3PM & 8PM). Don’t miss your chance to catch before it leaves. Go get your tickets (they’re $32 a piece) here right now.

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