Andy Haynes’ Debut Comedy Album “Greatest Hits” Out Today
Get your copy of Andy Haynes’ very first comedy album Greatest Hits, which is now officially out.
Yes, once again, it’s called Greatest Hits and it’s his first album, which we think is definitely one of the better comedy albums titles we’ve heard in awhile.
The 2nd Festival Supreme Doesn’t Disappoint With Its Line-Up
So far, Tenacaious D rounded up…
…The State, Metalocalypse, Fred Armisen & Bill Hader, Nick Kroll, Norm MacDonald, Drunk History, Maria Bamford, TJ Miller, Kumail Nanjiani, Bo Burnham, Jenny Slate, Natasha Leggero, Doug Benson, Ron Lynch, Comedy Bang Bang!, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Jerrod Carmichael, Eric Andre, Bridget Everett, Nick Thune, The Tulsa Skull Swingers, Tenacious D, Cheech and Chong, Arj Barker, Margaret Cho, Workaholics, Peaches, Eagles of Death Metal, Dr. Demento, Heidecker and Wood, The Dan Band, The Aquabats, DJ Lance Rock, The Protomen, The Upper Crust, Awkafina, and The Haden Triplets…
…to be at the 2nd Festival Supreme on Sat. Oct. 25th at The LA Sports Arena/Exposition Park. Sounds pretty awesome/great/supreme to us.
Tickets go on sale this Friday.
Superego delightfully continues their web series over at Nerdist where some of their classic “case studies” get animated.
In this episode, Superman’s enemy General Zod gets observed Superego-style with special guest Patton Oswalt. Watch it here.
Matt Braunger Taping His Next Comedy Special at The Bell House in Brooklyn Next Week
The Bell House is going to have one hell of a week next week on June 3rd and June 4th. Not only is Eddie Pepitone taping his comedy special that weekend, but Matt Braunger will be also joining in and taping his very own comedy special in tandem with Eddie’s.
Yes, that means you can catch Braunger and Pepitone tape their specials all over two nights. If you’re in or around NYC at all, do not miss this.
The release of Transformers: Age of Extinction is coming soon and while that’s sure to make hundreds of millions of dollars at the box office, we’d kind of what to see the Fox ADHD version, just based off of this little clip they made with master Mark Wahlberg impressionist Dan Van Kirk.
If anything, it makes more sense. Watch it here.
Paul F. Tompkins is thankfully back in doing a regular variety show over at Largo, now called Varietopia.
You’ll be thankful that’s he back doing his show as well after you watch him “pitch” movies to Michael Sheen and see if Sheen would be into it.
ON THE HORIZON
Jason Nash Is Married and Friends @ Hollywood Improv Thurs. Jun. 19th 10PM $15/2 item min.
Channel 101 Screenings @ Downtown Independent Theater Sat. May 31st 8PM/10PM FREE
COMEDY CRAWL
We Fancy Comedy @ Rivera 31 7PM FREE
Super Secret Comedy Show @ Lyric Theatre 8PM $8-$15
The Sleepover @ YouTube Space LA 8PM FREE w/RSVP
Meltdown @ Nerdmelt Showroom 8:30PM $8 (stand by only)
Lush Hour @ Melody Lounge 9PM FREE
Facebook @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5 (stand by only)
The Ed Galvez Punk House @ Westside Comedy Theater 10PM $5
OPEN MIC RUN
FLAPPERS BURBANK 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/3 min./No purchase necessary
ICE HOUSE STAGE 2 24 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA/Sign-up 5:30PM/Starts 6PM/4 min./Lottery/No purchase necessary
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO. 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/First come, first served/One item min.
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./First come, first served
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 7PM/First come, first served/5 min./1 drink min.
CORKY’S LOUNGE 5043 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA/No walk ins/Must sign-up in advance at jaketaveren@monkeyheadconcepts.biz/Starts 7PM/pre-booked spots 10-12 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Daniella Arce
OPEN MICHELLE @ WILDE THISTLE 3456 Motor Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/Female performers only/5-7 min./One item min.
THE GRANDVIEW MARKET 12210 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 6:45PM/Mixed mic/4 min. for comics/1 song musicians/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Monika Scott and Morgan Jay
ZOEY’S CAFE 185 E. Santa Clara, Ventura, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 7:30PM/First come, first served/10 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Samantha Ross
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/mixed mic
LIQUID ZOO 7214 Sepulveda Blvd., Van Nuys, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM w/one drink min./Starts 9PM/first come, first served/7 min.
THE OYSTER HOUSE 12446 Moorpark St., Studio City, CA/Starts 10PM/Ends 1AM/First come, first served/5 min./Hosted by Gary Carver
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 10PM/Starts 10:30PM/First come, first served/1 item min.
HOUSE OF TACOS 5616 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 9PM/First come, first served/No purchase necessary
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts 11:30PM/First come, first served
Amy Poehler’s Book “Yes Please” Gets Cover and Is Now on Pre-Order
The amazing Amy Poehler has so much going on right now with producing a handful of series, starring in others, roasting Don Rickles, and now coming out with a book. Yes Please will feature stories as well as her thoughts on life. It’s on pre-order right now for an October release, if you want to get Yes Please as soon as possible.
We wonder if a year after its release, they’ll sell Yes Please in a pack with Tina Fey‘s Bossypants?
Seth Green and Matthew Senreich Set Cast for ‘Team Unicorn’ Pilot at Adult Swim
Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, the minds behind Robot Chicken, are setting for a live-action/cartoon hybrid pilot in Team Unicorn over at Adult Swim.
Clare Grant, Rileah Vanderbilt, Jane Lynch, Alan Tudyk, Alison Haislip, Milynn Sarley, Tara Strong, and Kevin Shinick have been all cast for an adult version of a Saturday morning cartoon following the adventures of heroines in disguise, Team Unicorn.
Danny McBride and Jody Hill Return to HBO’s Series Order of “Vice Principals”
There’s no more need to lament the absence of Danny McBride in your life because the series finale of Eastbound and Down has passed us.
HBO has just ordered 18 episodes of Vice Principals from McBride and Hill, which is their take on being the VP in high school. Given how great Kenny Powers was as a gym teacher, we’re excited to see what they do with a vice principal character.
Dave Chappelle Expands His Run at Radio City Music Hall Now With Musical Guests
When Dave Chappelle returns to the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he’s making it even a bigger deal than it already is. The initial dates are already sold out, but he’s added a few more dates as well as musical guests including Janelle Monae, The Roots, Erykah Badu, and more.
So, in addition to all of this, this run will also be an anniversary celebration of sorts for Dave Chappelle’s Block Party. Fortunately, you’ll have a chance to get tickets for these shows next week.
One Night Only: An All-Star Celebrity Tribute to Don Rickles Premieres Tonight
At 9PM, Spike TV will be premiering it’s star studded tribute/roast to Mr. Warmth himself, Don Rickles. Not only are the likes of Jerry Seinfeld, Martin Scorsese, Jon Stewart, Robert DeNiro, and David Letterman there, but Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Tracy Morgan, and more joined in the festivities.
Again, don’t miss out at 9PM on Spike TV.
Comedian Susanna Lee who does peepshows on the side as Lady Lucky Deluxe is now delving into the comedic perspective of exhibition, voyeurism, deviance, and more. She’s having intimate conversations with other comedians on those topics while putting on her fully-nude peep show. Called Peeping Comics, this web series will premiere Jun. 2nd.
Guests for the web series to include several great guests: Mike O’Connell, Jimmy Shubert, Paul Provenza, Emily Gordon, Baron Vaughn, Ian Harvie, Alex Hooper, Selene Luna, Jimmy Pardo, Laurie Kilmartin, Felipe Esparza, Owen Smith, Nadya Ginsburg, Chris Fairbanks, Sam Tripoli, Gene Pompa, Alonzo Bodden, and Felicia Michaels.
All of this is really happening and we’re fascinated. Just watch the trailer here, especially for how uncomfortable Pardo gets.
ON THE HORIZON
Dirty Birdie Story Hour @ Eros Station Mon. Jun. 2nd 8PM FREE
David B Lyons presents, JD Ryznar’s Night of 1000 Segers @ The Satellite LA Sat. Jun. 28th 9PM $12
COMEDY CRAWL
Beers + Burgers + Movie on the Green: 500 Days of Summer @ The Americana at Brand 6PM $20
Big Money @ The Virgil 7PM FREE
Tim Minchin @ Wilshire Ebell Theatre 7PM $41.50
Nate Corddry & Friends present: READING ALOUD! @ UCB Theatre 7PM $5
Matt Braunger @ Hollywood Improv 8PM $15/2 item min.
Stat Attack @ Comedy Central Stages 8PM FREE w/RSVP
John Hodgman: I Stole Your Dad @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 8:30PM $30 (stand by only)
The Josh & Josh Show @ Bar Lubitsch 8:30PM FREE
Set List Takes Over The Comedy Garage @ Rafa’s Lounge Art Gallery 9PM FREE
Little Joy @ Little Joy Coctails 9PM FREE
Part Two! The Sequel Show @ Nerdmelt Showroom 9PM $10
The Comedy Palace @ The Palace Restaurant 9:30PM FREE
Search History @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5 (stand by only)
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
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
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign up is 12PM at Facebook page/See http://www.facebook.com/BombShelterComedyfor more info and to sign up/First 23 spots guaranteed on Facebook/Lottery for remaining spots/Starts 7PM/One drink min./5 min./Hosted by John Silver & Ryan Pfeiffer
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/Lottery/4 min./1 item min.
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
LOADED 6377 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/Ends 8;15PM/15 spots only/5 min./No purchase necessary
RAFA’S LOUNGE ART GALLERY 1836 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7:30PM/10 spots/Lottery/3 min./Mixed in with booked spots/Hosted by Scott Luhrs
THE LEXINGTON 129 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7:30PM/First come, first served/No purchase necessary
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 8PM/mixed mic
THE NUNNERY 131 S. Rampart Blvd., Los Angeles, CA (in a house)/Sign-up 8:45PM/Starts 9PM/Ends 11PM/First come, first served/4 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Mt. Yanker and Chrysanthe
IT’S A GRIND 247 Pine Ave., Long Beach, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/Ends 10PM/First come, first served
KNUCKLEHEADS 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM/Starts 9PM/Ends 11PM/5-7 min./First come, first served/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Dan Fawcett
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts 11:30PM after Main Room show
Hulu Interested in Reviving ‘Community’
Though it’s still far from actually happening, Hulu has been discussing the possibility of ordering new installments of the recently canceled series on NBC known as Community.
If this does happen, this would be pretty much record time for a series getting canceled and then brought back, especially in comparison to Arrested Development.
If you’re in a generous mood and/or want to support really funny people in being really funny, Ted Alexandro has a Kickstarter you can donate to in order to support the Teachers Lounge web series from Hollis James and himself.
The series follows Alexandro as a music teacher (an occupation Ted really had) and a janitor hanging out in the teachers lounge then dealing with some faculty member. Already, he’s shot episodes with Jim Gaffigan, Lewis Black, Janeane Garofalo, Judy Gold, Judah Friedlander, Jim Norton, Dave Attell, Rachel Feinstein, Michael Che, Todd Barry and musician Ted Leo.
He wants to shoot more episodes and put up one great Kickstarter video to further entice you to donate, which you should, to his $50,000 goal with less than a month to go.
Sally Field, Max Greenfield, Beth Behrs To Star in Michael Showalter’s ‘Hello, My Name Is Doris’
Michael Showalter has definitely keeping busy. On top of developing prequel series adaptation of Wet Hot American Summer for Netflix, he’ll know be directing Hello, My Name Is Doris, which he co-wrote with Laura Terruso that has now set its cast.
Sally Field, Max Greenfield, and Beth Behrs will star in Showalter’s indie romantic comedy that follows a May December romance. Having co-written They Came Together, we’re excited to see how Showalter will challenge the rom com in this project.
The First Annual Burbank Comedy Festival Now Taking Submissions
The Burbank Comedy Festival is having its inaugural run this year in August at Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank. Stand-up comedians, sketch performers, comedy short films, improv, magic, and variety are all welcome to submit now through Jun. 30th.
If you’re interested, you might want to submit by Jun. 1st, when the submission fee is $50. Afterwards, submitting will cost $75.
Undateable Premieres Tonight on NBC
Ron Funches, Chris D’Elia, Brent Morin, and Rick Glassman will have a network TV debut as a cast together tonight on NBC. Bill Lawrence‘s Undateable, which they all star in, premieres tonight at 9PM.
Our prediction is that there will be plenty of .gifs made from Ron Funches quotes from this show.
Ben Kronberg Is Gaming The System on Last Comic Standing with #GoFuckYourselfBen
Last Comic Standing contestant/very funny comedian Ben Kronberg drew the ire of judge Roseanne Barr, last week, for doing his atypical routine, which involves a lot of pauses, even at the top of his set. Barr didn’t appreciate what she thought was wasting time and Kronberg engaged in a bit of back-and-forth with Barr until she told Ben, “Go fuck yourself!”
As a result, Kronberg made some lemonade and turned that incident into a very popular hashtag #GoFuckYourselfBen on Twitter, which has really worked in his favor.
ON THE HORIZON
The Apple Sisters @ Schkapf Sun. Jun. 8th 8PM $10 in adv., $15 at door
“I Am Road Comic” Screening + Doug Loves Movies Taping @ Cinefamily Tues. Jun. 24th 7:30PM $14
COMEDY CRAWL
Brand New Ball @ UCB Theatre 7PM $5
The Manifesto Show @ The Clubhouse 8PM FREE
Butt Stuff @ Tela Fiera 8PM FREE
Dave Ross @ Hollywood Improv 8PM $15/2 item min.
Eddie Pepitone @ Flappers Burbank 8PM/10PM $20/2 item min.
Playhouse Masterpieces with Neil & Paul @ UCB Theatre 8PM $10
The Shit Show @ Good Nite Bar 8PM $5
Whatever @ Center For The Arts, Eagle Rock 9PM $5
Diamond Lion @ UCB Theatre 11PM $5
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
HOLLYWOOD IMPROV 8162 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5:30PM/Starts 5:45PM/Lottery/20 spots only/3 min./No purchase necessary
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./One item min.
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/Lottery/4 min./One item min.
MAX BLOOM’S 200 N. Malden Ave., Fullerton, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/booked show after/no purchase necessary
BOB’S ESPRESSO 5251 N. Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/Ends 10PM/First come, first served/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.
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/Starts 8PM/First come, first served/5 min./$5 cover includes drink
IMPROV JAM @ THE CLUBHOUSE 1107 El Centro, Los Angeles, CA Ste. 110/Starts 10:30PM after Manifesto Show/Anyone can play/No purchase necessary
INSIDRE JOKES @ TCL CHINESE 6 THEATRES 6925 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts 11:30PM/4 min./No purchase necessary
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts 11:30PM/lottery
Kurt Braunohler Has Officially Left Chicago on a Jet Ski Bound for New Orleans
At Chicago’s Navy Pier at 7:15AM, one Kurt Braunohler has made his departure via jet ski to New Orleans. His jet ski, you should note, is pretty awesome as well as it’s 1/3 stars and stripes and 2/3 tropical floral print. He’s also wearing a tuxedo wet suit, which we didn’t realize was even a thing until we saw Kurt wear it.
He’s scheduled to arrive in New Orleans next Thurs. Jun. 5th. and you can still support Kurt’s crowdfunding project to send goats and chickens to Africa here.
Jared Logan Recording Comedy Album Tonight in Nashville, TN
Tonight, the wonderful AST Records is laying down another comedy album, this time from the very funny Jared Logan. If you can make it to the High Watt in Nashville, TN tonight, do not miss out.
The Simpsons Introduce New Character In Mobile Game “Tapped Out”, But Not on TV
With a quarter of their century under their belt, The Simpsons have expanded their brand quite a bit. There’s plenty of merchandise and comic books, but a new theme park, mobile game, and more keep furthering their reach and staying power.
With that in mind, it doesn’t come as too much of surprise that they’re introducing a character on their mobile game Tapped Out rather than the actual TV show.
Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg’s Animated Comedy ‘Sausage Party’ Sets Cast/Gets Release Date