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LA Comedy Rundown 7/22/14
July 22, 2014
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ON THE HORIZON
The Moth Grandslam @ The Echoplex Mon. Jul. 28th 7PM $18
Summahfest @ Nerdmelt Showroom Sat. Aug. 2nd 2PM FREE w/RSVP

COMEDY CRAWL
Brent Weinbach: Appealing to the Mainstream @ UCB Theatre 7PM $5
Part Two! The Sequel Show @ Nerdmelt Showroom 7PM $10
Doug Loves Movies @ UCB Theatre 7PM FREE
TNT Improv @ The Clubhouse 8PM FREE
Slumber Party with Alie & Georgia @ The Virgil 8PM $5
Anxiety Factory @ Wood and Vine 8PM FREE
Good Luck Show @ Good Luck Bar 8PM FREE
Lachlan Patterson @ Comedy & Magic Club 8PM $15/2 item min.
Mike O’Connell-Sad Songs & Cabbage Patch Kids @ Little Joy 8PM FREE
Put Your Hands Together @ UCB Theatre 8PM $5
Redford @ Comedy Central Stages 8PM FREE w/RSVP
Comedy Living Room 8:30PM FREE w/RSVP
Sleepaway Camp @ Downtown Independent Theater 9PM FREE
Aftermath @ The Lexington 9PM FREE
An Evening with Ahmed Bharoocha @ Nerdmelt Showroom 9PM $5
Baked @ The Baked Potato 9PM/11PM $20
Cupcake Vagina @ Echoes Under Sunset 9PM FREE
Triple Dippers South American Tour @ The Satellite LA 9PM FREE
We’re Having Fun Here @ The Palace Restaurant 9PM FREE
Seinfeld: The Purge @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5 (stand by only)
10:15 to Tuesday @ Neon Venus Art Theatre 10:15PM Donations accepted
Roast Battle @ The Comedy Store Belly Room MIDNIGHT FREE

OPEN MIC RUN
FLAPPERS BURBANK 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 5:30PM/Stand-up, sketch, improv all welcome/5 min.
GRINDHOUSE CAFE 1051 N. Havenhurst Dr., West Hollywood, CA/Starts 6PM/First come, first served/5 min./Hosted by Steve Hernandez and Paul Laier
HOLLYWOOD IMPROV 8162 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5:30PM/Starts 5:45PM/Lottery/20 spots available
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./First come, first served
AMSTERDAM CAFE 10905 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7PM/First come, first served/4 min./1 item min./Hosted by Jenny Yang & Atsuko Okatsuka
THE OTHER DOOR 10437 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood, CA/To get a booked spot, email mouthypants@gmail.com by Monday at 5 PM/20 names will be chosen at random/Sign-up for 20 lottery spots starts at 7:30 at the show/Go to facebook.com/mouthypantscomedy for more details
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO. 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/First come, first served/One item min.
CAFE UNURBAN 3301 W. Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA/Starts 9PM/Sign-up is lottery/No purchase necessary
MAL’S BAR 2331 Hill St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM/Starts 9PM/Ends 11PM/First come, first served/3 min w/o purchase/7 min. w/purchase/Mixed in with booked spots/Hosted by Martin Rizo
COFFEE GALLERY 2029 Lake Ave., Altadena, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/lottery/5 min.
PEDONE’S PIZZA 1332 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 7:45PM/Ends 9:30PM/5-7min.
33 TAPS 6263 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 8PM/Starts 8:30PM/First come, first served/4-6 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Doug Dixon and April O’Connor
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA (Echo Park)/Starts 8PM/mixed mic 
THE LEXINGTON 129 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 9PM/Starts 10:30PM after booked show/Ends 12AM/No purchase necessary
PALACE RESTAURANT 2112 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 9:45PM after booked show/Lottery
WESTSIDE COMEDY THEATER 1323-A 3rd St., Santa Monica, CA (in alley between 3rd St. Promenade and 4th St.)/Sign-up 9:45PM/Starts 10PM/lottery/$1 cover 
THE COMEDY STORE BELLY ROOM 8433 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 11PM/Lottery/3 min./No purchase necessary/Roast battle between 2 comedians at end/Hosted by Brian Moses and Rell Battle
IMPROV JAM @ THE CLUBHOUSE 1107-A El Centro Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts around 11PM after TNT Improv/Anyone can play/No purchase necessary
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts 11:30PM/First come, first served

Dan Harmon Candidly Gives His Side of The Story on Speakeasy with Paul F. Tompkins
July 22, 2014
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From starting Channel 101 or creating Community or being let go from Community or The Sarah Silverman Program, Dan Harmon chats intimately with Paul F. Tompkins on his Speakeasy web series, detailing his thoughts leading up to and post-mortem on one of the most prolific people working in comedy today.

Please watch the 30 min. conversation here.

Charlie Kaufman’s How & Why Being Shopped Elsewhere After FX Passes on It
July 22, 2014
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charlie kaufman, fx, how and why, john hawkes, michael cera, nuclear reactor

(via Hollywood Reporter)

Despite being a home for proven, unique voices, FX has passed on Charlie Kaufman’s pilot How & Why.

Perhaps, the story that follows a man who can explain how and why a nuclear reactor works, but is otherwise clueless about life doesn’t fit quite as nicely as FX would like with the current run You’re The Worst, Married, and Louie. 

Still, How & Why is being shopped around and we hope it lands somewhere to see John Hawkes star as the mostly clueless Goodman Hesselman and Michael Cera play his boss.

Reggie Watts Sings a Tribute to Horses with “I Once Knew a Horse”
July 22, 2014
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Reggie Watts returns to Conan to do something he’s never done before. There are no looping pedals, dancers, or memorable sweaters, but there is a heartfelt country song about the majestic creatures that are horses.

Watch it all really happen here.

FXx Unveils Simpsons World App/Website That Will Be a Dream for Simpsons Fans
July 22, 2014
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(via HitFix)

Along with running a marathon of The Simpsons canon on FXx, there will be a Simpsons World website/app that will allow anyone to find, watch, research, make playlists, and more of any Simpsons episode ever.

You’ll have to have cable in order to get in on this, but if you don’t already have the boxed DVD sets of The Simpsons, it might be worth it.

Watch a Mini Documentary About a “Play” Based on The Documentary “Mistaken For Strangers” Starring Ted Danson and Zach Galifianakis
July 22, 2014
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The documentary that follows the relationship between The National’s Matt Berninger and his brother Tom Berninger, Mistaken For Strangers, is being “adapted” into a play starring Ted Danson and Zach Galifianakis. Of course, doing a play based on a documentary has seldom been done, if ever, and makes the rehearsal process more than a little taxing. 

Watch Funny or Die’s inside look into Mistake For Strangers the play.

Jen Kirkman Going to Sweden to Dublin to Winnipeg, Vegas, and More
July 22, 2014
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boston, brooklyn, comedy tour, dallas, dublin, florida, ireland, jen kirkman, las vegas, new york city, sweden

For the rest of the year, the hilarious Jen Kirkman will be going on tour worldwide making stops in Lund, Dublin, Winnipeg, Palm Beach, New Orleans, Las Vegas, Tacoma, Minneapolis, Dallas, Buffalo, Boston, Halifax, Cleveland, Dallas, and Brooklyn.

If you’re anywhere in those parts of the planet, which it seems there will be plenty on this tour, please do go watch her live. Tickets for most of the shows are on sale now.

Neil Hamburger’s First of Dismay Featuring Live Gags and Musical Numbers of Both Classic and Original Status Now Available
July 22, 2014
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America’s Funnyman Neil Hamburger is at it again with his latest album First of Dismay that was just released today from Drag City Records.

Indeed, the album will be a mix of live performances from Hamburger as well as songs done in studio like Endless Roll, a tribute to Neil’s hate of Kirkland Signature trash bags.

It’s about time those trash bags got taken down a notch in an entire song.

Sony Pictures Animation Full Length Feature Adaptation of ‘Manimal’ Could Be The Next 21 Jump Street
July 22, 2014
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adam mckay, gary sanchez, ian roberts, jay martel, key & peele, manimal, sony pictures animation, will ferrell

(via Deadline)

A short lived 80’s TV series known as Manimal following a man who could morph into different animals and fight crime has been in development to be adapted into a movie by Sony Pictures Animation for some time now. Will Ferrell and Adam McKay’s Gary Sanchez, and Jimmy Miller’s Mosaic have now hopped onto the project and it will hopefully have more traction in the next year or so.

In fact, Jay Martel and Ian Roberts, whose work you’re probably well acquainted with on Key & Peele, are set to write the script and this has so many elements to be every bit the fun meta comedy romp that 21 and 22 Jump Street has been.

LA Comedy Rundown 7/23/14
July 23, 2014
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ON THE HORIZON
Double-Barreled @ UCB Theatre Thurs. Jul. 24th 7PM $5
Bo Burnham & Friends @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre Fri. Aug. 15th 9PM $30

COMEDY CRAWL
Comedy Central’s “@midnight w/Chris Hardwick” @ Hollywood Center Studios 3:15PM/7:15PM FREE w/RSVP
Lachlan Patterson @ Comedy & Magic Club 8PM $15/2 item min.
The CrabFeast Podcast Live Recording @ Westside Comedy Theater 8PM $10
The Future Show of The Future @ Echo Chamber 8PM $5
Meltdown @ Nerdmelt Showroom 8:30PM $8 (stand by only)
Facebook @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5 (stand by only)

OPEN MIC RUN
THE COMEDY STORE PATIO 8433 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 4PM/Ends 6PM/Lottery/4 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Josh Martin
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 is 12PM at Facebook page/See https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Alibi-Open-Mic-at-the-Hotel-Hollywood/545741885530183 for 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 Paco McCauley & Evan Kessler
CORK’S LOUNGE 5043 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA/For spot 7PM-8:30PM must sign up in advance at jaketaveren@monkeyheadconcepts.biz/For spots 8:30PM-10PM sign-up at venue before pre-booked show/First come, first served/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Danielle Arce
PALADINO’S 6101 Reseda Blvd., Tarzana, CA/Starts 7PM/Ends 9PM/First come, first served/7 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Thomas Fraser
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.
O’HARA’S BAR 1000 Gayley Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM/Starts 9PM/Lottery/3-5 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Justin Williams
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.
KARMA LOUNGE 3954 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 10:30PM/Mixed mic/5 min./First come, first served/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Adam Feuerberg
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

And Here’s JFL’s Unrepped New Faces for 2014
July 23, 2014
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jfl, just for laughs, montreal, new faces

Earlier this week, we posted the Just For Laughs Montreal’s picks for New Faces of Comedy for stand-up and characters. They also have an unrepped portion of New Faces featuring comedians that somehow don’t have any representation.

So, congratulations to:

Alex Stone
Brendan Eyre
Brian Frange
Cody Hustak
Jason Saenz
Liza Treyger
Noah Gardenswartz
Richard Bain
Sam Evans
Troy Walker
Zainab Johnson

Carl Reiner One Ups the Selfie By Making the Selfishie
July 23, 2014
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carl reiner, conan, conan o'brien, selfie, selfishie, team coco

Even at 92, Carl Reiner is keeping up the ever changing tides of the Internet. When appearing on Conan last night, he took the first ever “selfishie” with Conan O’Brien and we wouldn’t be surprised at all if it caught on.

Watch and see what it exactly is here.

Spoils of Babylon’s Matt Piedmont To Direct AMC Comedy Pilot ‘We Hate Paul Revere’
July 23, 2014
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amc, matt piedmont, pilot, spoils of babylon, we hate paul revere

(via Deadline)

AMC is moving forward with their potential foray into comedy as the comedy pilot We Hate Paul Revere has just got itself one fine director in Matt Piedmont. Piedmont co-created, co-wrote, and directed the fantastic mini-series Spoils of Babylon on IFC. 

Given AMC branding and Piedmont’s pedigree, we’re incredibly curious to see what the end product is here and how great, like Spoils of Babylon, it will look.

The Late Show Will Stay at Ed Sullivan Theater When Stephen Colbert Takes Over
July 23, 2014
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cbs, ed sullivan theater, late night, late show, nyc, stephen colbert

(via The Hollywood Reporter)

Not that it should surprise you, but the upcoming Late Show with Stephen Colbert will stay in NYC at The Ed Sullivan Theater where David Letterman has been for several years taping The Late Show.

With The Tonight Show back in NYC, Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Kimmel will be the only late night shows that tape in LA in 2015. Well, that does all depend on what CBS plans on doing with Craig Ferguson’s slot and where Chelsea Handler does her Netflix show down the line.

Dave Attell Is Not Your Typical School Photographer on Teacher’s Lounge
July 23, 2014
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dave attell, hollis james, teachers lounge, ted alexandro, thundershorts, web series

Dave Attell guest stars in the latest episode of Hollis James and Ted Alexandro’s web series Teacher’s Lounge as a school photographer that’s obviously never been a school photographer before (i.e. he isn’t PC whatsoever).

Watch it here.

Weird Al Yankovic Scores His First #1 Billboard Album
July 23, 2014
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Billboard has just reported their official chart toppers and it Weird Al Yankovic has indeed made it to #1 with his latest album Mandatory Fun. This is an overdue first for Weird Al.

We’re not surprised given how well crafted both the album and music videos were as well as Yankovic’s release strategy across the wild plains of the Internet. 

Even more impressive than that is Mandatory Fun now rests as the sole comedy album to reach the top of the charts this millennium as the last #1 comedy album was released in 1963 with Allan Sherman’s  My Son, The Nut.

MTV’s Next Comedy Pilot To Be Ken Jeong Made Me Do It
July 23, 2014
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(via The Hollywood Reporter)

After getting rid of Nikki & Sara Live and Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous, MTV is still trying to figure their angle for comedy. Their latest pilot is centered on Ken Jeong playing himself as a role model in a coming-of-age comedy. 

It’s called, and perhaps you guessed it, Ken Jeong Made Me Do It. We’re curious to see if this will touch on Jeong once being a full fledged medical doctor.

NYU’s APA Institute To Have Hari Kondabolu as an Artist in Residence
July 23, 2014
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artist residency, asian pacific american, hari kondabolu, new york university, nyu

Even with a comedy boom going on, it’s not often that you hear that a university will have a comedian as an artist in residence.

Yet, rather than a performance artist or accomplished musician, New York University’s Asian Pacific American Institute has gotten the very funny Hari Kondabolu to be an artist in residence for the upcoming 2014-2015 school year.

That’s right, comedians are artists in case you didn’t know.

The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail Premieres Tonight on Comedy Central
July 23, 2014
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comedy central, jonah ray, kumail nanjiani, meltdown, meltdown comics, nerdmelt

After years of amazing shows in the actual back room of a comic book store, Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail will be premiering as a TV series on Comedy Central tonight.

Clear out whatever you’re doing at 12:30AM to Comedy Central and make sure you’re watching what’s been one of the best comedy shows in LA ever since it started.

As with the regular live show, artist Dave Kloc made an amazing poster for the premiere episode.

LA Comedy Rundown 7/24/14
July 24, 2014
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ON THE HORIZON
Greg Proops Film Club: Bull Durham @ Cinefamily Mon. Jul. 28th 7:30PM $12
Today’s Special @ Nickel Diner Wed. Jul. 30th 8PM FREE

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COMEDY CRAWL
Double-Barreled @ UCB Theatre 7PM $5
Big Money @ The Virgil 7:30PM FREE
Comedy Courtyard @ Rockwell Table & Stage 8PM $10
Glory Hole @ Westside Comedy Theater 8PM $10
The Josh & Josh Show @ Bar Lubitsch 8:30PM FREE
Risk! True Tales Boldly Told @ Nerdmelt Showroom 9PM $10
The Comedy Garage @ Rafa’s Lounge Art Gallery 9PM FREE
Little Joy @ Little Joy Cocktails 9PM FREE
The Comedy Palace @ The Palace Restaurant 9:30PM FREE
Loud Village @ Hollywood Improv 10PM $10/2 item min.

OPEN MIC RUN
THE COMEDY STORE PATIO 8433 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 4PM/Ends 6PM/Lottery/4 min./Hosted by Josh Martin
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/Hosted by Sara Mostajabi
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM-ish/5 min./First come, first served
LOADED 6377 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/Ends 8:15PM/15 spots only/5 min./No purchase necessary
HYPERION TAVERN 1941 Hyperion Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7PM/LotteryHosted by Tyler Meznarich/No purchase necessary
DEL REY CHURCH 8505 Saran Dr., Playa Del Rey, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/Must be family/church appropriate/Mixed mic/6-7 min./12 spots only/Hosted by Emil B. Smiley
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
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
YE RUSTIC INN 1831 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/Ends 9:30PM/First come, first served/3 min. w/o purchase/7 min. w/purchase/Mixed in w/booked spots/Hosted by Martin Rizo
THE CHATTERBOX 934 N. Citrus Ave., Covina, CA/Starts 8PM/Ends 10PM/Lottery/5 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Steve Hernandez & Ellie McElvain
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 8PM/mixed mic
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
55 DEGREE WINE 3111 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 9PM/Starts 9:30PM/Lottery/4 min./Hosted by Logan Guntzelman & Rachel Maczuzak
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts 11:30PM after Main Room show

Nathan Fielder Tries to Help Out Liquor Store with “Reserved” Alcohol
July 24, 2014
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A liquor store is Nathan Fielder’s latest goal in helping small, local business out on Nathan For You. His plan is to have teenagers buy alcohol that they will then have a claim to when they turn 21 and be able to legally drink it. 

Before you imagine all the possibilities of how right this idea can go, watch it unfold here.

Edgar Wright Moving on to ‘Baby Driver’ For His Next Project
July 24, 2014
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(via Variety)

After abruptly leaving Ant-Man, director Edgar Wright is on to his next project that will “be in the vein of his Cornetto Trilogy that he made with Simon Pegg and Nick Frost”. 

So far, he’ll be co-writing the script and is in talks to helm the feature as director.

We’re just glad to hear that Wright is back.

Watch Conan O’Brien’s Cameo in Sharktopus vs. Pteracuda as Well as Respected Thespian Gary Oldman’s Reaction To It
July 24, 2014
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Next week, the premiere of Sharktopus vs. Pteracuda will finally arrive at SyFy, but Conan O’Brien graciously presented his one and only scene in the movie last night as well as Gary Oldman’s reaction to it after a private viewing.

All we can say is that both Conan and Oldman showcased their acting amazing talents here.

John Oliver Apparently Making Thai Government Feel Uneasy
July 24, 2014
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hbo, john oliver, junta, last week tonight, thai, thailand, vice

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver has been blazing quite a trail ever since its premiere on HBO, not pulling any punches with any of its segments or jokes. As a result, POM Wonderful, a marketing company responsible for an ad for Oregon’s healthcare website, the FCC’s Tom Wheeler, and more have actually and very publicly responded to Oliver’s jabs at them. 

The latest in this group reportedly happens to be the Thai government that doesn’t at all appreciate John Oliver’s jabs at Thailand’s Crown Prince. Vice reports that the junta that’s currently in power is “paranoid” about a segment that lambasted the Crown Prince.

Do note that there are laws in place in Thailand where you could go to jail for any such mockery of the royal family. 

There’s a TV Trailer for Heart of Darkness with Greg Barris
July 24, 2014
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Greg Barris’ traveling variety show Heart of Darkness that features comedy, music, ideas, and spirituality(?) now has its own TV trailer.

We’re not sure what that means other than that it might be a TV show. What channel or network it’ll be at and when it will premiere has yet to be announced, but it’s still good news as far as we’re concerned.

Watch the trailer here.

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