For his story at the fantastic show Competitive Erotic Fan Fiction created by Bryan Cook, the very funny Jim Hamilton enlisted the aid of one La Bamba from Conan’s Basic Cable Band to give wondrous detail to his filthy, but kind of uplifting Charlie Brown fan fiction.
It should almost go without saying that this is awesome and NSFW. Watch now.
FX Orders Comedy Pilot ‘The Comedians’ Starring Billy Crystal
Based off the description, part of us thinks it’s kind of the flipside of the scene from Annie Hall where Woody Allen is listening to a talk show host on what type of jokes he wants. Another part of us thinks that could be really great and that FXx consequently will be great.
ON THE HORIZON
The Apple Sisters @ Oh My Ribs! Theatre Wed. Jun. 5th 8PM $10 in adv., $15 at door
Bo Burnham @ Club Nokia Sat. Jun. 1st 7PM $26.50
COMEDY CRAWL
Street Cred @ The Lexington 7PM FREE
Baby Talk with Dan Levy @ Nerdmelt Showroom 7PM $10
Big Money @ The Virgil 7:30PM FREE
Patton Oswalt Residency @ Fake Gallery 8PM No cover/RSVP at fakegallery@earthlink.net
Stand Up Planet @ Laugh Factory 8PM/10PM $20-$30/2 drink min.
The Business LA @ Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Cafe 8PM $5
Comedy at Cinefile @ Cinefile Video 8:30PM FREE
The Josh & Josh Show @ Bar Lubitsch 8:30PM FREE
Risk! True Tales Boldly Told @ Nerdmelt Showroom 9PM $10
The Comedy Palace @ The Palace Restaurant 9PM FREE
Captain Planet @ Echoes Under Sunset 9PM FREE
The Fogelnest Files @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5
Stardumb! @ Groundlings 10PM $10
Van Jam @ Hollywood Improv 10PM $10/2 item min.
OPEN MIC RUN
FLAPPERS BURBANK 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/3 min./First come, first served/25 spots only/counts as audition/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/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/lottery
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM-ish/5 min./First come, first served/No purchase necessary
AMSTERDAM CAFE 10905 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 7PM/First come, first served/$5 min.
COFFEE BEAN 16101 Ventura Blvd., Encino, CA Suite 180/Starts 7PM/First come, first served/Mixed mic/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Jason
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/Lottery/4 min./1 item min.
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 12PM at FB page/First 23 spots guaranteed/Starts 7PM/5 min./lottery spots for walk-ins/one drink min.
LOS GLOBOS 3040 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 8PM/Ends 10PM/First come, first served/12 stand up spots/5 min./5 “set list” spots (must riff material off given topics)/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
INDIA’S FLAVOR 156 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA/Sign-up 9:30PM/Starts 10PM/Hosted by Meline Tovmasian
PALMS BAR 8572 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA/Starts 11PM/First come, first served/One drink min.
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts 11:30PM after Main Room show
It’s everything you’ve come to love about Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz except it’s set in an apocalypse movie.
Watch full trailer for The World’s End directed by Edgar Wright and written by Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright.
Tig Notaro’s Live Getting Physical CD Release
Tig Notaro’s fantastic album Live that originally just supposed to be a long set at Largo last year is now getting a physical album release. It was deservedly regarded as one of the top comedy albums of the year by many publications and garnered great praise from Louis CK.
So, set aside money for this even if you already own the digital version.
2013 Critics’ Choice TV Awards Nominations for Comedy
Louie, Parks and Recreation, Veep, Girls, Community, Conan, The Daily Show, Archer, Enlightened, and The Simpsons all received nominations for this year’s Critics’ Choice TV Awards.
Let’s hope they all win.
Here’s a video of Kurt Braunohler’s latest project with a sarcastic stop sign. Hopefully, it hasn’t been taken down and people can find it and instagram, reddit it, and such.
For those who want more of Kurt’s campaign to insert absurdity and stupidity into strangers’ lives, rest assured that he’s onto his next project with billboards.
Tommy Johnagin returns to The Late Show with David Letterman yet again for another great stand-up set. Let’s hope Johnagin gets on TV more soon.
Maria Bamford Doing Web Series Where She’ll Answer Your Questions as Her Mother
From having her mother as one of the only audience members in her latest special, Maria Bamford will now be playing her mother in an open Q&A web series for My Damn Channel. You can submit questions and Maria as Marilyn Bamford will give you her honest answer, which we can’t wait for as absurd and funny as it’ll be.
It starts next week May 30th, but there’s a little teaser at the link.
One of our favorite shows live shows to see, Bryan Cook‘s Competitive Erotic Fan Fiction, is making a debut as a podcast on the Nerdist Podcast Network. The whole world can finally delve into the hysterical and erotic fictionalized stories of comedians and their favorite (or audience chosen) pop culture icons like Jim Hamilton and La Bamba telling the story of how Charlie Brown became a man.
Also on this first episode that goes up Sat. Jun. 8th is Jon Daly, Matt Kirshen, Erin Gibson, Alice Wetterlund, and more. Be sure to listen/subscribe then as hopefully you’ll won’t be at work since CEFF is NSFW.
ON THE HORIZON
The 2nd Annual Groundlings Comedy Festival @ Groundlings Sat. May 25th 12PM $25
Pete Holmes Living at Largo @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre Tues. May 28th 9PM $25
COMEDY CRAWL
Hanksy-How The West Was Pun @ Gallery 1988 7PM FREE
The Mo Show @ Nerdmelt Showroom 7PM $10
The Manifesto Show @ The Clubhouse 8PM FREE
Maria Bamford @ Flappers Burbank 8PM/10PM $20/2 item min.
Hello Giggles: After Dark @ Nerdmelt Showroom 9PM $10
The End of the World Show @ Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Cafe 10PM FREE
The Ho Ho Show @ Hollywood Hotel 10PM No cover/1 drink min.
Diamond Lion @ UCB Theatre 11PM $5
Ali Wong Presents The Sex Show @ Westside Comedy Theater 11:30PM FREE
OPEN MIC RUN
SET LIST @ FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 5PM/First come, first served/must improvise set of never before seen provided set list/No purchase necessary
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./One item min.
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./First come, first served/No purchase necessary
MAX BLOOM’S 200 N. Malden Ave., Fullerton, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/booked show after/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
UCB THEATRE 5919 Franklin Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/Lottery/10 spots only/No purchase necessary
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 7PM/First come, first served/5 min./1 drink min.
BOB’S ESPRESSO BAR 5251 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA/Starts 7PM/Ends 9PM/First come, first served/No purchase necessary
SABOR Y CULTURA 5625 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Starts 8PM/Sign-up is a lottery/3 min./No purchase necessary
IMPROV JAM @ CLUBHOUSE 1107 N. El Centro Ave., Los Angeles, CA Ste. 110/Starts around 10:30PM after Manifesto Show/Anyone can play/No purchase necessary
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts 11:30PM/lottery
The release of the latest season of Arrested Development is this Sun. May 26th and what way better to take a break from watching all the episodes before by going to an art show inspired by Arrested Development.
Tomorrow on May 25th at Great Over Good in Santa Ana at 6PM, there will be exactly that complete with Justin Grant Wade/Steve Holt. Tickets are $10 online or $15 at the door.
The Just For Laughs Montreal Comedy Festival just made it’s announcement for the main acts headlining from July 10th-28th for JFL that includes many big names that you should expect to see at one of the world’s biggest comedy festivals like:
Sarah Silverman, Seth Meyers, Joan Rivers, Eddie Izzard, Taran Killam & Bobby Moynihan, Nick Kroll, Amy Schumer, Colin Quinn, Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood, Kristen Schaal, Bo Burnham, Hannibal Buress, Danny Bhoy, Marc Maron, Pete Holmes, Tig Notaro, Maria Bamford, Judah Friedlander, and much more TBA including films, podcasts, panels, etc.
Of course, we’ll keep you updated on a full-line-up when that’s released.
John Oliver’s NY Stand Up Show Is Taping It’s 4th Season Next Month
We’re glad that John Oliver’s NY Stand Up Show is returning to Comedy Central with the likes of James Adomian, Thomas Lennon, Paul F. Tompkins, Morgan Murphy, Jamie Lee, and more. Click the link to find out full line-up and attend a taping in June if you’re in NYC.
With Jon Stewart taking time away from The Daily Show desk, this is going to be one busy summer from John Oliver.
We’re so glad the incredibly funny Henry Phillips got a web series over at JASH/buhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh called “You and Your F*cking Coffee”. Mike Judge co-stars in this that follows the descent of a family all because of some fucking coffee.
Finally, the hilarious Jen Kirkman has gotten her own podcast, “I Seem Fun: The Diary of Jen Kirkman”. It’s just her in her bed with a microphone and Kirkman’s stream of consciousness on things like aggressive parfaits, book signing incidents, and more that we want to hear Jen discuss solo.
Take a listen and subscribe here.
Nerdist Channel’s latest show, Set List, the international phenomenon of an improvised stand-up show, uploaded the latest episodes featuring the talents of Mark Wahlberg (played by the immensely talented Dan Van Kirk) and the hilarious Rory Scovel with a slightly German accent. Both are great and completely made up on the spot and you should watch them right now.
Also, if you love this like we do, there’s a live stream of Set List for YouTube’s Comedy Week tonight at 6PM PST.
ON THE HORIZON
Henry Phillips & Friends @ Hollywood Improv Sat. Jun. 1st 8PM $15/2 item min.
How Did This Get Made? Live w/Paul Scheer & Very Special Guests @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre Sat. Jun. 15th 9PM $25
COMEDY CRAWL
LA Indie Improv Festival 11AM FREE
The 2nd Annual Groundlings Comedy Festival @ Groundlings 12PM $25
Dog Day Afterwork @ The Virgil 8PM FREE
Set List @ Nerdmelt Showroom 8PM $10
Channel 101 Screening @ Downtown Independent Theater 8PM/10PM FREE
Maria Bamford @ Flappers Burbank 8PM/10PM $20/2 item min.
The Brendon Small Secret Experiment @ Steve Allen Theater 8PM $10
ASSSSCAT @ UCB Theatre 8PM $10 (stand by only)
Field Day @ Rant LA 10PM $3
Late Night at Lovitz @ Jon Lovitz Comedy Club 10PM $20/2 item min.
12 Shiny Nickels @ Westside Comedy Theater 11PM $10
Good Evening America: Art of Being Chloe Sevigny w/Drew Droege @ Groundlings MIDNIGHT $5
The Tomorrow Show w/Ron Lynch @ Steve Allen Theater MIDNIGHT $8
OPEN MIC RUN
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 3:30PM/Starts 4PM/Ends 6PM/5 min./One item min.
FLAPPERS BURBANK YOOHOO ROOM 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Starts 4:30PM/First come, first served
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/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./First come, first served/No purchase necessary
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.
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 7PM/5 min./first come, first served/one drink min.
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts around 11:30PM/lottery
From the talents of Adam & David, Jon Dore, and Jerrod Carmichael, this question that is seldom thought about now gets an answer in the form of a really funny video despite whatever reservations you had when you read the headline.
Watch it now. Oh, obviously this is pretty NSFW.
The latest season of Arrested Development is released on Netflix starting tomorrow May 26th and it must be eating away at all of you how close that time is.
So, here are 4 preview of Arrested Development clips to watch over and over until Sunday if that’s what you want to do until then.
Friday July 12th will mark the premiere of the second season of Comedy Bang Bang as a sketch series on IFC. They’ve been shooting in LA over the past several weeks and we can’t wait to see what they have in store.
As a comedian who largely does his act with a guitar, Nick Thune depends on his arms which is why, when one of them broke, he was devastated, torn, etc. “Disarmed” is a movie coming out about Nick’s long, hard road to recovery and ultimately being able to perform again, which his doctor said was a few weeks.
If You Missed YouTube’s Comedy Week, It’s All Uploaded For You To Watch/Rewatch
YouTube’s very first Comedy Week has come to a close and was a rush of the Internet’s favorite comedy. If you missed watching it during a live stream, don’t worry, it’s all (Set List, Reggie Watts, Weird Al Yankovic, Big Live Comedy Show, David Brent, Karen Kilgariff, and much much more) online at the link for you to watch.
ON THE HORIZON
Peanut Gallery @ Groundlings Tues. May 28th 8PM $5
Bad Trip @ Hollywood Improv Sat. Jun. 1st MIDNIGHT $5/1 item min.
COMEDY CRAWL
Crashbar Improv @ The Clubhouse 7PM FREE
ASSSSCAT @ UCB Theatre 7:30PM FREE
Kings of Summer Preview @ New Beverly Cinema 7:30PM $8 (admission not guaranteed if you don’t see double feature w/Stand By Me)
Super Kudzu @ iO West 7:30PM $5
Standup Schtick @ Talking Stick 8PM FREE
UnCabaret @ First and Hope 8PM $20-$30
Harmontown @ Nerdmelt Showroom 8PM $10
Oklahome Backyard Benefit Show 8:30PM $5 donation
French Toast @ Taix 8:30PM FREE
Neal Brennan & Friends @ Westside Comedy Theater 9PM $5
Powerviolence @ Strait Jacket Society 9PM FREE
Top Story Weekly w/Russell Mills @ iO West 9PM $5
BJ Novak: Uncollected Stories @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5 (stand by only)
Shitty Jobs @ UCB Theatre 11PM $5 (stand by only)
Wrangle Indie Improv Cagematch @ The Clubhouse 11PM FREE
The Manic Panic Hour @ iO West 11PM $5
OPEN MIC RUN
SILVERLAKE LOUNGE 2906 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA (Silverlake)/Sign-up 4:30PM/Starts 5PM/4 min./No purchase necessary
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 5PM/Ends 7PM/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
THE LEXINGTON 129 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 8PM/First come, first served/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Anna Land and Kim Douglas
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA (Echo Park)/Sign-up 8PM/Starts 9PM/first come, first served/mixed mic
LIQUID ZOO 7214 Sepulveda Blvd., Van Nuys, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM/Starts 9PM/First come, first served/7 min./One drink min.
WESTWOOD BREW CO 1097 Glendon Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM/Starts 9PM/First come, first served/15 spots only/No purchase necessary
FLAPPERS CLAREMONT 532 W. 1st St., Claremont, CA/Starts 9PM/First come, first served/No purchase necessary
RAINBOW BAR & GRILL 9015 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Starts 9PM/$2 cover/mixed mic
IMPROV JAM @ THE CLUBHOUSE 1107-A El Centro Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts around 9:45PM after Crashbar/Anyone can play/No purchase necessary
It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for years and now it’s finally here: Arrested Development Season 4 is up at Netflix for you to watch. So, we won’t waste any more of your time and let you get to watching.
Oh, there’s this thank you from series creator Mitchell Hurwitz below.
