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Chris Hardwick Rebrands ‘Nerdist Podcast’ as ID10T and Will No Longer Have It Affiliated with Nerdist Industries

February 2, 2018

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Chris Hardwick Rebrands ‘Nerdist Podcast’ as ID10T and Will No Longer Have It Affiliated with Nerdist Industries

Apparently, Nerdist, as operated by Legendary Entertainment, and Chris Hardwick have grown to a point where they are parting ways amicably.

It is a little crazy to see the namesake of one of the biggest podcast networks around and biggest podcasts in general has opted out into something else. Hardwick insists that his podcast that will known be known as ID10T will essentially be the same podcast with the same folks working on it that will just have a different home.

The effects and aftermath of this move have yet to be seen (the first episodes of ID10T haven’t even dropped yet), but they’ll undoubtedly be some reverberations in the podcasting world and the Nerdist brand.

February 2, 2018

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For a year, a “sentient” robot has been hosting a delightful show in marvelous indie, underground venue that’s only accessible via an alley.

To mark the occasion, Mikey Heller, the robot, and a very stacked line-up that includes some very fun out-of-towners and retro-inspired magic will take place right after Valentine’s Day.

Seriously, a robot does host the show and you have to go see it for yourself.

Get more details here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.

We Got Two Tickets to Next Week’s Hot Tub That Could Be Yours!

February 2, 2018

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We’ve got a pair of tickets to one of the best shows in LA (we ought to know) for you to win! Win or no, going to Hot Tub with Kurt and Kristen will be a nice way to recover from whatever Super Bowl party you went to.

Enter to win here: http://dola.com/events/2018/2/5/hot-tub-w-kurt-kristen

Armando Iannucci’s Next Project Will Be a David Copperfield Movie

February 2, 2018

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Armando Iannucci’s Next Project Will Be a David Copperfield Movie

Really, Armando Iannucci could make a great movie about either David Copperfield.

That being said, he’s not doing a movie about the magician that’s currently dealing with sexual assault allegations.

We’re very curious to see what Iannucci does with the celebrated Charles Dickens character in this latest project entitled “The Personal History of David Copperfield”. It’ll be a modern take on the Copperfield story, so maybe it’ll have much more profanity laced jokes than in the book?

Please Enjoy Jordan Temple’s Late Night Debut on Conan

February 2, 2018

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Let the sweet jokes and dulcet tones of Jordan Temple wash over you in his smooth and laid back late night stand-up debut on Conan.

Watch his set here.

Watch “Rodney Loves Blair” a Web Series Where Blair Socci Befriends a Pigeon Inhabited by the Spirit of Rodney Dangerfield

February 1, 2018

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Really, we want to don’t let you in on any more of the weird and wondrous magic of Rodney Loves Blair before you just watch the two episodes of it that have been made by Blair Socci, Ryan Duff, and JP McDade.

Take what you can from the headline and then just dive in here and here.

February 1, 2018

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One of our favorite comedy things from 2017 is having its first go around for 2018.

Dungeon, “a stand-up role playing game”, put comedians in the driver’s seat of a streamlined fantasy role play game, even if they’re not that well acquainted with something like D&D. This latest edition will have Janine Brito, Dave Helem, Ian Abramson, Lydia Popovich, and host/Dungeon Master John-Michael Bond.

The next Dungeon is set for 7PM this Saturday Feb. 3rd at Nerdmelt Showroom at Meltdown Comics. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at door. Please go get them here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.

Atamanuik’s Trump Gives Response to State of the Union, Then Gives Response to His State of the Union Response

January 31, 2018

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The President Show on Comedy Central is currently on hiatus, but that won’t stop from Anthony Atamanuik from making sure his Trump gets a word in after the POTUS had to read complete sentences from a teleprompter.

So, without further adieu enjoy the President Show’s response and the response’s response to the State of the Union.

Talk Show the Game Show with Guy Branum Finally Returns This Thursday and Late Night Gets Back to Being Competitive

January 31, 2018

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Under the Guy Branum’s watch, late night will always be kept on its toes.

This Thursday, Feb. 1st, Talk Show the Game Show will return to TruTV at 10:30PM and you’ll get the pleasure of watching such things as Charles Barkley attempting to hurl meatballs into the mouth of a giant Shaq face.

See for yourself here and make sure to watch Branum and company put celebrities through the late night talk show gauntlet tomorrow night.

We Got More Tickets for You to Win from Dynasty Typewriter

January 31, 2018

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The grand opening of Dynasty Typewriter at the Hayworth Theater has still yet to come, but they have been putting on fantastic shows in the mean time.

They’ve got another weekend stacked with wonderful performers from all around and in and out and throughout the scene including Sasheer Zamata, Cameron Esposito, Harland Williams, Shane Mauss, Ian Edwards, Kurt Braunohler, Kevin Pollak, Solomon Georgio, and more.

Lucky for you, we got tickets for you to win. Enter here: http://thecomedybureau.dola.com/giveaways

January 31, 2018

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If the State of the Union continued the “bad taste in your mouth” that has been there since Trump announced he was running for President, perhaps you could use the palate cleanser that is the popular political comedy podcast Chapo Trap House.

The Chapo Trap House boys are indeed coming to LA for a live show on Fri., March 23rd at The Regent in DTLA.

Get tickets before they sell out here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.

What Late Night Has Planned After Trump’s First State of the Union

January 30, 2018

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The very first State of the Union Address will be delivered by President Trump tonight live at 9PM EST/6PM PST.

Of course, late night will not miss an opportunity to get right in on the aftermath as soon as POTUS finishes attempting (maybe) to speak like an adult.

So, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will air immediately after coverage ends on CBS (meaning it’ll be primetime here on the West Coast). He’ll have the hosts of Pod Save America: Tommy Vietor, Jon Favreau & Jon Lovett, 2 Dope Queens’ Jessica Williams & Phoebe Robinson as guests.

Trevor Noah and Jordan Klepper will go for a one-two punch by both going live after the State of the Union with The Daily Show and The Opposition at 11PM EST/8PM PST & 11:30PM EST/8:30PM PST respectively.

Oh, don’t forget that Jimmy Kimmel will being interviewing Stormy Daniels, the porn star that is making claims to have had an extramarital affair with Trump tonight as well at his normal time of 11:35PM.

January 30, 2018

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The one and only Eddie Izzard is embarking on his latest global tour, which happens to include stops near LA.

More specifically, he’ll be at:
Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa on Thurs. Feb 22nd
Fred Kavil Theatre at Thousands Oaks Civic Arts Plaza in Thousand Oaks on Fri. Mar. 2nd

You best get your tickets now here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.

Watch First Episode of “Our Cartoon President” Before Premiere

January 29, 2018

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Thanks to Showtime, you can see what the cartoon spin-off from Colbert’s cartoon Trump segment on Late Show has in store for us all as the full premiere episode is on YouTube courtesy of the premium cable network.

We watched it and know that they absolutely pull no punches, though it stings slightly less since it’s animated. See for yourself here.

The series premiere for Our Cartoon President is set for February 11th at 8PM on Showtime.

Dave Chappelle’s Age of Spin and Deep in the Heart of Texas Win This Year’s Grammy for Comedy

January 29, 2018

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The two hour specials that Dave Chappelle put out just a year ago, marking his first stand-up releases in several years, landed him this year’s Grammy for Best Comedy Album. Chappelle won over a crowded field of comedy’s biggest stars, Jerry Seinfeld, Sarah Silverman, Kevin Hart, and Jim Gaffigan. In this popularity contest, the most popular won?

Obviously, at least in the public’s mind, this further cements Netflix’s domination in the world of stand-up as they’re behind the majority of the nominees and winners . With that in mind, it would be nice to see some indie comedy albums, or, at the very least, comedy albums from people who aren’t the most famous people in comedy get a nomination since they’re churning out some of best comedy out there.

Here’s the full list of Grammy Award winners for this year.

“Soft Focus with Jena Friedman” and “Eric Andre Does Paris” Specials to Premiere on Adult Swim on Feb. 18th

January 29, 2018

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“Soft Focus with Jena Friedman” and “Eric Andre Does Paris” Specials to Premiere on Adult Swim on Feb. 18th

Accomplished and darkly hilarious multi-hyphenate Jena Friedman is getting to do a “human interest” comedy special at and Eric Andre returns to Adult Swim next month.

We hope that you’d know Jena from her great last special/album “American C*nt” or her plethora of work that includes Letterman, The Daily Show, and so much more. If you do, you’d probably know that this special will very likely be as sharp and biting as anything satirical on television.

Odds are that you’ve seen Eric Andre (or at least a .GIF of him) destroying one of his many desks on The Eric Andre Show. Essentially, Eric will do what he’s been doing in the U.S. on his show, but in Paris, France

So, don’t miss them.

Soft Focus with Jena Friedman will premiere at Midnight Feb. 18th followed by Eric Andre Does Paris at 12:15AM.

January 29, 2018

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Natalie Palamides, winner of 2017 Edinburgh Fringe Festival’s Best Newcomer Award, has a new show in the works at The Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Cafe. In fact, the show that won her the award was first crafted at the Lyric Hyperion.

You’ve got four chances to see her workshop a new solo show with her character NATE Palimido and you absolutely shouldn’t miss out (especially if you want to see something truly daring in comedy).

Get more details here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.

Nato Green Calmly and Hilariously Breaks Down Issues in Trump Era with “The Whiteness Album”

January 28, 2018

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While late night is certainly flooded with satirical commentary on the Trump Administration, very few individual comedians have yet spent a majority of their recordings, whether they be specials or albums, talking about Trump, his policies, and what life is like surrounding it all. You certainly can chalk that up to fatigue from the absurd, concussive, and non-stop nature of his presidency.

However, Nato Green, an always staunchly political comedian, doesn’t shy away from craftily joking about POTUS and several other hot button issues like race, gentrification, immigration, etc. Green, in his latest album The Whiteness Album, combines impeccable writing, a calm demeanor and delivery, and a personal take on all these seemingly overwhelming issues that offers up jokes that don’t feed into that aforementioned Trump fatigue.

Get The Whiteness Album on iTunes and Bandcamp now.

January 28, 2018

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The latest My Diary with Lindsay Ames will be a very special edition featuring the cast members of legendary TV series Twin Peaks (both old and new).

Don’t miss out as tickets are only $5. Get them here now.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.

Conan Without Borders: Haiti Premieres Tonight

January 27, 2018

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Just a friendly reminder that one of America’s best unofficial goodwill ambassadors, Conan O’Brien, will showcase his trip to Haiti and what we’re sure to be the plenty of hijinks he had the whole way through.

Diplomacy through late night hijinks might just be one of our best bets right now for America.

January 27, 2018

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The players behind The Thrilling Adventure Hour (Busy Philipps, Janet Varney, Autumn Reeser, Mark Gagliardi, Annie Savage, and Marc Evan Jackson, and surprise guests) are at it once again for this benefit show for Education Through Music LA.

Per usual, you ought to get your tickets quick as every WorkJuice Players show sells out pretty fast. Do so here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.

Fred Armisen Is Doing a Netflix Comedy Special “Standup for Drummers”

January 26, 2018

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Fred Armisen is taking his many comedic skills in putting them all in one comedy special, Standup for Drummers. That includes impressions, drumming, a generally asymmetrical approach to humor, regional impressions, very niche impressions that have nothing to do with regions, and repetition for comedic effect.

See for yourself in the trailer.

Standup for Drummers starts streaming on Netflix on Tuesday, Feb. 6th.

Even Though Russia Has Banned the Release of “Death of Stalin”, a Moscow Theater Screened It Anyway and Police Then Raided the Theater

January 26, 2018

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Even Though Russia Has Banned the Release of “Death of Stalin”, a Moscow Theater Screened It Anyway and Police Then Raided the Theater

For how seriously the Russian government is reacting to Armando Iannucci’s latest work, they sure look like they are part of another Armando Iannucci project about how dumb government censorship can really look.

It just goes to show you that one of comedy/satire’s best weapons is how it often automatically makes fools of those who try to cover it up.

January 26, 2018

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Though once thought to be possibly far and gone, the legendary comedy variety extravaganza Tomorrow! Show with Ron Lynch is coming back and coming back soon!

The Steve Allen Theater is sadly no more, but Ron and company will be enjoying burning the midnight oil with chaotic glee at a new home in LA’s newest comedy venue The Hayworth Theater.

Unsurprisingly, the line-up is full of Tomorrow! favorites and ought to not be missed.

Tickets will be $10. Get more info here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.

Todd Glass and The Todd Glass Band Give the Full Todd Glass Experience on “Act Happy”

January 26, 2018

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Todd Glass’ full hour special released this week is the summation of the joyful anarchy that Todd has been dealing in over the last few years. Armed with a full house band (that also is cued in on his bits and commentary on bits and accompanying course corrections on bits), Glass takes you down the rabbit hole of his comedy, which is rambunctiously fun as well as subtly illuminating about the times we live in and how comedy dissects said times.

Without further adieu, please enjoy Todd Glass’ Act Happy, now streaming on Netflix.