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Here’s a Bunch of Judd Apatow All Over the Internet

December 11, 2012

In promotion of his upcoming film This Is 40, writer/director/comedy powerhouse Judd Apatow has been really hitting the Internet circuit, so to speak. Chatting with Conan and guest editing an entire issue of Vanity Fair has gone well, which should make for him being on podcasts and such just as fun.

Just over the last couple of days, Apatow has:

Been on the Nerdist Podcast

Been on the Bullseye Podcast with Jesse Thorn

A video posted about the Judd Apatow Art Tribute show that he hosted at Gallery 1988.

If that doesn’t satisfy your Apatow fix until the release of This Is 40, then we can no longer help (that is unless some more Apatow news pops up-stick it around, your chances are pretty good)

Comedy Central Announces Their Mid-Season Line-Up

December 11, 2012

Comedy Central Announces Their Mid-Season Line-Up

The Kroll Show with Nick Kroll, The Jeselnik Offensive with Anthony Jeselnik, Nathan For You with Nathan Fielder, another season of The Burn with Jeff Ross and stand-up specials from Kristen Schaal and also Anthony Jeselnik all get dates for next year. To the say the least, we’re excited.

Open the novelty calendar that you know you got for Christmas and start marking it up.

Kumail Nanjiani Visits the Real Life Inspirations for ‘Portlandia’

December 11, 2012

If you’ve ever been to Portland or watch the numerous videos featuring the real mayor of Portland in the show Portlandia, you’d know that much of what is in the series is based in truth. The hilarious Kumail Nanjiani goes to explore around Portland, OR to show you how realistic Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein are being on their show.

Kumail starts off with a non-profit feminist book store. Enjoy.

LA Comedy Rundown 12/12/12

December 12, 2012

comedy shows, los angeles, open mics

ON THE HORIZON
The End of the World Charity Show @ Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Cafe Fri. Dec. 14th 8PM $8 in adv., $12 at door
The Dork Forest LIVE w/Jackie Kashian @ Nerdmelt Showroom Thurs. Dec. 20th 7:30PM $10

COMEDY CRAWL
It’s a Wonderful-ish Life: Tales from UnCabaret @ Grand Performances (outside stage) 12PM FREE
Santa Thon 2012 w/Fred Willard @ ACME Comedy Hollywood 8PM $15
Dylan Moran @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 8PM $30
Literary Death Match: The Pilot @ Florentine Gardens 8PM $20
Room 101 Comedy @ Flight Theater 8PM FREE
The Weekend Pilots & Special Guests Jerrod Carmichael & Ron Lynch @ Titmouse Animation Studios 8PM $12
Meltdown @ Nerdmelt Showroom 8:30PM $8
Facebook @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5 (stand by only)
Dot Comedy @ Laugh Factory 10PM $20-$30/2 drink min.
New Show @ Middle Theatre Company 10:30PM FREE

OPEN MIC RUN
DANGERFIELD’S 3 2524 1/2 James M. Wood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM/Lottery/3-5min./$2 cover
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/5 min./First come, first served/No purchase necessary
FLAPPERS BURBANK 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Starts 6PM/3 min./No purchase necessary
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO. 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/lottery/One item min.
REDWOOD BAR & GRILL 316 W. 2nd St., Los Angeles, CA (Downtown)/Starts 6:30PM/No purchase necessary
DAVE’S CHILLIN’ AND GRILLIN’ 2152 Colorado Blvd., Eagle Rock, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 7:30PM/First come, first served/No purchase necessary
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Hollywood, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 7:30PM/5 min./first come, first served/one drink min.
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/mixed mic
SPANISH FLY GASTROPUB 3800 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM/Starts 8:45PM/Ends 10PM/mixed mic/First come, first served/No purchase necessary
LIQUID ZOO 7214 Sepulveda Blvd., Van Nuys, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM/Starts 9PM/first come, first served/7 min.
IMPROV JAM @ FLIGHT THEATER 6476 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts around 11PM after Room 101/Anyone can play/No purchase necessary
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts MIDNIGHT/First come, first served

The 5 Most Intentionally Funny Videos at The Nerdist 12/11

December 12, 2012

The 5 Most Intentionally Funny Videos at The Nerdist 12/11

This week’s 5 Most Intentionally Funny Videos is a clinic in how to be the perfect late night guest. Of course, as Albert Brooks and Eric Andre show, there’s more than one way to do that, but to each their hilarious own. Check it all out at the link.

If you wish to be considered and possibly featured on the 5 MIFV, then follow the rules at the bottom of the post. As long as you follow the rules, we do watch everything that’s submitted.

More Episodes of ‘Arrested Development’ Added to Original Order

December 12, 2012

More Episodes of ‘Arrested Development’ Added to Original Order

Turns out series creator Mitchell Hurwitz put together too much to fit in the original Netflix season order, so they just added more episodes. We’re not even going to be ironic or sarcastic about how excited we are about this news because hey, more Arrested Development is better for us all.

Robert Smigel Roasts Jimmy Fallon as Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, Then Does Legit Version of ‘Gangnam Style’

December 12, 2012

Yep, the incredibly multi-talented Robert Smigel, per Jimmy Fallon’s request on both counts, did insults as Triumph the Insult Comic Dog and rap the actual Korean lyrics of Gangnam Style.

In short, isn’t Robert Smigel the best?

Joe DeRosa & Nikki Glaser Explore the Worst Possibility of the “How Many People Have You Slept With?” Conversation

December 12, 2012

YouTube’s Official Comedy just put up another great web series, We Should Break Up, created by very funny Joe DeRosa. In the multiple universes of how things can go in relationships, DeRosa finds probably the worst possible outcome, which just happens to be one of the funniest, co-starring the also very funny Nikki Glaser whom he once dated.

Take a look at what could possibly go wrong when asking your significant other how many people they’ve had sex with in their 2nd episode.

Doug Stanhope, Dana Gould, Lewis Black Comedy Albums on Vinyl

December 12, 2012

Doug Stanhope, Dana Gould, Lewis Black Comedy Albums on Vinyl

You’ve must have heard of Kyle Kinane and Hannibal Buress releasing their albums in limited edition vinyl copies. Well, thanks to Stand Up! Records and Fifth Element you can get “Funhouse” from Dana Gould, “It’s Not Funny” from David Cross, “From Across the Street” from Doug Stanhope, “Luther Burbank” from Lewis Black, and much more.

Newsreaders, The Children’s Hospital Spin-Off, Finally Gets a Trailer

December 12, 2012

Remember the news that a spinoff of Children’s Hospital had been greenlit? Well, Adult Swim’s latest live action series Newsreaders is here with a trailer. Whether you choose to laugh or see how many great cameos you can pick out starting with Thomas Lennon.

Watch the trailer now.

LA Comedy Rundown 12/13/12

December 13, 2012

comedy shows, los angeles, open mics

ON THE HORIZON
Team Coco Presents Authoritatively Funny @ Nerdmelt Showroom Fri. Dec. 14th 7PM $8 in adv., $10 at door
Paul F. Tompkins & Friends Real & Fake @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre Sun. Dec. 16th 8:30PM $25

COMEDY CRAWL
Jenny Slate & Very Special Guests @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 7PM $30
Live Read of Ghostbusters, Directed by Jason Reitman @ LACMA 7:30PM $30 (stand by only)
The Jesse Miller Talk Show Christmas Extravaganza @ Hot House 8PM FREE w/RSVP
The Comedy Garage @ Rafa’s Lounge Art Gallery 8PM FREE
Santa Thon 2012 w/Fred Willard @ ACME Comedy Hollywood 8PM $15
The Business LA @ Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Cafe 8PM $5
The Josh & Josh Show @ Bar Lubitsch 8:30PM FREE
Lady to Lady @ Little Modern 9PM FREE
Art Fuck @ Downtown Independent Theater 9PM FREE
Blamblamblam! Holiday Express Show @ R-Bar 9:30PM FREE
Nick’s Big Talk Show @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5
C.A.M.P. Thursdays @ Couture 10PM FREE
The 11th Hour Show @ Little Modern 11PM FREE

OPEN MIC RUN
CAFE AMERICANO 5770 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 5:30PM/3 min./No purchase necessary
PALMS BAR 8572 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA/Sign-up 6:15PM/Starts 6:30PM/First come, first served/One drink min.
ROCKPAPER COFFEE 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/lottery
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM-ish/5 min./First come, first served/No purchase necessary
FLAPPERS BURBANK 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Starts 6PM/3 min./Counts as audition/No purchase necessary
AMSTERDAM CAFE 10905 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 7PM/First come, first served/No purchase necessary
SANDWICH SPOT 3101 Ocean Park Ave., Santa Monica, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/first come, first served
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 7PM/5 min./first come, first served/one drink min.
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/Lottery/4 min./1 drink min.
COFFEE BEAN 12930 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA/Starts 7PM/mixed mic/lottery/No purchase necessary
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 8PM/mixed mic
CAFE UNURBAN 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 9PM/No purchase necessary
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts MIDNIGHT
IMPROV JAM @ LITTLE MODERN 6476 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts MIDNIGHT after 11th Hour Show/Anyone can play/No purchase necessary

We’re Sure You Have Thursday Off and Want to Watch This 7 Part Interview with Louis CK

December 13, 2012

We’re Sure You Have Thursday Off and Want to Watch This 7 Part Interview with Louis CK

Reserve Channel had an hour long chat with comedian Louis CK recently which they’ve divided up into 7 parts. Part one is linked above and the rest are below. Just enjoy your day off by watching this or just take you lunch break right now because you, especially with the hiatus of Louie, know that are.

Part 2–Part 3–Part 4–Part 5–Part 6–Part 7

‘Girls’ Season 1 on DVD For Less Than $20

December 13, 2012

Lena Dunham’s Girls on HBO landed on DVD this Tuesday and is decidedly on the more affordable side of DVD box sets under $20. So, there is no need to wait a few months to find a used copy at Amoeba for cheaper.

Tommy Johnagin’s Set on Conan Is Proof You Should Be Excited For His Possible NBC Sitcom

December 13, 2012

Two months ago, NBC announced that it gave a script commitment to a relationship sitcom from Tommy Johnagin, which we’re already excited for. If you’re unfamiliar with Johnagin, you should watch his set from Conan last night to get acquainted and get on board for what might be a much needed great sitcom for NBC.

Albert Brooks Shows You How To Do Product Placement on Late Night TV

December 13, 2012

Albert Brooks continues to do the rounds on the late night circuit in promotion of ’This Is 40’ and is delightful for every minute of it. Last night on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Brooks did product placement during his segment “perfectly” from stuff from a crumbled up paper bag.

While We Are Just Posting Eugene Mirman’s Comedy Central Special Promo, Mirman Has Other Suggestions of How to Help

December 13, 2012

Tomorrow, Eugene Mirman’s 1-hour Comedy Central special Fake Underground Laboratory premieres at midnight tomorrow Dec. 14th. To aid in promotion of said special, Eugene has made a promo with some ideas of what you can do that it would be best to ignore the consequences or legality of.

LA Comedy Rundown 12/14/12

December 14, 2012

comedy shows, los angeles, open mics

ON THE HORIZON
Cat Jail @ Hot Mess Vintage Sat. Dec. 15th 8PM $7
The Tomorrow Show w/Ron Lynch Presents The Christmas Show w/Special Guest Co-Host Emo Phillips @ Steve Allen Theater Sat. Dec. 15th MIDNIGHT $8
Gosh, This is Festive Benefit @ Hayworth Theater 8PM Wed. Dec. 19th $12 in adv., $15 at door

COMEDY CRAWL
Crave: The Comedy Rave 8PM $5 in adv., $10 at door
Brand New Ball @ UCB Theatre 7PM $5
Team Coco Authoritatively Presents @ Nerdmelt Showroom 7PM $10
Love Good @ Little Modern 8PM FREE
Peachy Keen @ Bar Lubitsch 8PM FREE
The Manifesto Show @ Artworks Annex 8PM FREE
Set List @ UCB Theatre 8PM $10
Lost Moon Radio Holiday Special @ KPCC Crawford Family Forum 8PM FREE w/RSVP
O, Brother Where Art Thou? @ New Beverly Cinema 9:20PM $8
This Friday Forty @ Nerdmelt Showroom 9PM $10
Hot Improv Nights @ Little Modern Theater 10PM FREE
The End of the World Show Charity Show @ Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Cafe 10PM $12/$10 w/donations
The Ho Ho Show @ Hollywood Hotel 10PM No cover/1 drink min.
Underbelly @ Echoes Under Sunset 10PM FREE

OPEN MIC RUN
SET LIST @ FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia, Burbank, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 5:30PM/given “set list” of topics to do jokes off of/first come, first served/no purchase necessary
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/5 min./One item min.
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM-ish/5 min./First come, first served/No purchase necessary
SILVERLAKE LOUNGE 2906 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA (Silverlake)/Sign-up (lottery) 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/4 min./no purchase necessary
MAX BLOOM’S 200 N. Malden Ave., Fullerton, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/booked show after/no purchase necessary
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 7PM/5 min./first come, first served/one drink min.
SABOR Y CULTURA 5625 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Starts 8PM/Sign-up is a lottery/5 min. with 3 min. work-in’s/No purchase necessary
IMPROV JAM @ ARTWORKS THEATRE 6567 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 10:30PM after Manifesto Show/Anyone can play/No purchase necessary
IMPROV JAM @ LITTLE MODERN 6476 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 11:30PM after Hot Improv Nights/Anyone can play/No purchase necessary
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 10PM/Starts MIDNIGHT/lottery

Jimmy Dore Is Starting Comedy Channel with The Young Turks Network

December 14, 2012

One of the most adept comedians at delving into politics, Jimmy Dore, is moving his wonderfully satiric comedy onto the online news giant, The Young Turks. There will be a TYTComedy channel on YouTube where Dore along with the likes of hilarious firebrand comedians Greg Proops, Lee Camp, and more will be posting videos to make you laugh hard and think.

Hope that’s not asking too much.

‘Winter in Portlandia’ Premieres Tonight

December 14, 2012

‘Winter in Portlandia’ Premieres Tonight

Tune into IFC or find some hip craft beer bar that plays things besides sports on their TVs at 10:30PM or DVR for later the special holiday episode of Portlandia tonight. Then, it’s a three week wait until this latest season’s premiere on Jan. 4th 10PM.

Honestly, it’s not that long a wait, especially if you’re doing anything besides watching TV this holiday season.

Stephen Colbert Gives His $773,000 of Super PAC Money to Benefit Victims of Hurricane Sandy

December 14, 2012

Stephen Colbert Gives His $773,000 of Super PAC Money to Benefit Victims of Hurricane Sandy

What do you think of that South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, the person not choosing for Stephen Colbert to be a U.S. Senator for SC? Also, who would of thought that campaign funds would go directly towards helping those in dire need?

Uh, can we put Colbert in the running for the next Mark Twain Prize for Humor please?

An Evening of Comedy in a Fake Underground Laboratory with Eugene Mirman Premieres Tonight

December 14, 2012

An Evening of Comedy in a Fake Underground Laboratory with Eugene Mirman Premieres Tonight

Eugene Mirman’s 1-hr stand-up special airs tonight on Comedy Central at the stroke of midnight/12AM. Make sure not to miss it, which shouldn’t too be hard as there is ample time to catch it after ‘Winter in Portlandia’.

Line-Up and Tributes at SF Sketchfest 2013 Are, Of Course, Awesome

December 14, 2012

So, the “big news” regarding one of the biggest comedy festivals in the world SF Sketchfest 2013 is here. Their dream line-up is no less dreamy than it has ever been with a lovely plethora of the funniest people in the land like Reggie Watts, Tig Notaro, Rory Scovel, Eugene Mirman, Dan Harmon, Jon Glaser, Stella, Maria Bamford, Jon Hodgman, Chris Gethard, Paul F. Tompkins, and much much more.

Also, as part of the “big news”, there will be a series of special tributes to such things that you might be fans of like Portlandia, Army of Darkness/Bruce Campbell, Children’s Hospital, etc.

Tickets go on sale this Sun. Dec. 16th.

So, slated so far to perform from Jan. 24th to Feb. 10th of 2013 at SF Sketchfest:
Drew Carey
Reggie Watts
Chris Hardwick
Jeff Garlin
Eugene Mirman
Jon Glaser
Tig Notaro
Nick Kroll
Stella with Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter and David Wain
John Hodgman
Maria Bamford
Todd Barry
Andy Kindler
Paul F. Tompkins
Julie Klausner
Eddie Pepitone
Chris Gethard
Dave Hill
Rory Scovel
Ron Funches
Garfunkel & Oates
Jenny Slate
Team Coco Live with Andy Richter
Harmontown with Dan Harmon
An Evening with “Pootie Tang”
Upright Citizens Brigade
Thrilling Adventure Hour
A Conversation with Jay Duplass and Mark Duplass
Meltdown
Naked Babies with Rob Corddry, Brian Huskey, John Ross Bowie and Seth Morris
and many more shows and performers to be announced very soon

LA Comedy Rundown 12/15/12

December 15, 2012

comedy shows, los angeles, open mics

ON THE HORIZON
Charles Phoenix Retro Holiday Show @ Natural History Museum Sun. Dec. 16th 7PM $29
This Is Not Happening: Holidaze @ Hollywood Improv Tues. Dec. 18th $5/2 item min.

COMEDY CRAWL
Cinefamily Telethon 1PM FREE to stream online
O Brother, Where Art Thou? @ New Beverly Cinema 5PM $8
Fourth Annual Best Doorknockers Pageant @ Steve Allen Theater 8PM $10
Book Klub @ Stories Books & Cafe 8PM FREE
The Chatterbox Comedy Christmas Blowout @ Chatterbox 8PM FREE
Cat Jail @ Hot Mess Vintage 8PM $7 suggested donation
HelMel Alley Holiday Bash @ HRLDRY 8PM FREE w/canned donation
ASSSSCAT @ UCB Theatre 8PM $10 (stand by only)
The Paul F. Tompkins Christmas Play @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 8:30PM $25 (stand by only)
Lost Moon Radio Holiday Special @ Club Fais Do Do 8:30PM $13
Matt Portman’s Bar Mitzvah @ Jaragua 9PM FREE
Field Day @ Little Modern 9:30PM $3
Seth & Ed’s Puppet Talk Show @ UCB Theatre 10PM $10 (stand by only)
Tournament of Nerds @ UCB Theatre MIDNIGHT $5
The Tomorrow Show w/Ron Lynch Presents Christmas w/Special Guest Host Emo Phillips @ Steve Allen Theater MIDNIGHT $8

OPEN MIC RUN
DANGERFIELD’S 3 2524 1/2 James M. Wood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM/Lottery/3-5min./$2 cover
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM-ish/5 min./First come, first served/No purchase necessary
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 7PM/One drink min./First come, first served
WESTSIDE COMEDY THEATER 1323-A 3rd St. Promenade, Santa Monica, CA (in alley between 3rd and 4th St.)/Sign-up (lottery) 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/no purchase necessary/4 min.
TRIBAL CAFE BEVERLY 3253 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/Booked show at 9:30/No purchase necessary
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 10PM/Starts MIDNIGHT/lottery

Not Only Does Bob’s Burgers Christmas Episode Look Really Fun, It Will Have Zach Galifianakis Guest Starring

December 15, 2012

Bob’s Burgers will air a special holiday episode this Sunday (Fox 8:30PM) featuring the voice talents of none other than Zach Galifianakis. As evidenced by this promo, this will be a nice alternative to any Christmas movie marathon running on some cable channel.

Pete Holmes and Chris Thayer Eat Habanero Peppers and Try to Do an Interview

December 15, 2012

As part of the Spicy News Network, there is a special segment where two comedians, as opposed to one just trying to do topical headline jokes, try to conduct an interview after ingesting a habanero pepper, one of the hottest chili peppers on the planet.

For this episode, they had on Pete Holmes and Chris Thayer, which is not only hilarious, but kind of amazing as both are still lightning fast with jokes even when it seems like they’re in excruciating pain.

Watch now if you feel like laughing at all right now.