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On and Only On Sat. Jan. 24th, Amazon Is Making All Episodes of “Transparent” Free
January 22, 2015
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This Saturday, all Episodes of #Transparent will be available FREE for 24 hours only! Let the countdown begin! pic.twitter.com/0jPRYwAWc6

— Transparent (@transparent_tv)

January 22, 2015

With the flood of accolades that Amazon has gotten for Transparent, they’ve wisely made a move to perhaps get more Amazon Prime subscribers by offering all 10 episodes of Transparent to stream for free all 24 hours of Sat. Jan. 24th.

So, we’re guessing that you’re Saturday is pretty much decided.

Al Madrigal Documentary Special “Half Like Me” Premieres Tonight on Fusion
January 22, 2015
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Al Madrigal feels conflicted with being half-Latino and half-Caucasian, so he went and did a whole exploratory documentary special in trying to find his roots as well as learning to pronounce his name correctly.

Half Like Me premieres tonight on Fusion at 10PM. Here’s a trailer just to show you that we’re not lying about the name pronunciation.

Conan Goes to Taco Bell HQ
January 22, 2015
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One of Conan O’Brien’s employees, Chris Hayes, Head of Team Coco IT, loves Taco Bell and Conan decided to use that as a reason to shoot another one of his great remote segments.

So, Conan has some fun at Taco Bell headquarters including bringing a little Irish flavor to the Bell. Watch it here. 

CBS Ups Tommy Johnagin’s Multi Cam Project To an Actual Pilot
January 22, 2015
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(via Deadline)

Late in 2014, CBS ordered a pilot presentation from Tommy Johnagin and now, the very deserving Johnagin is one step closer to getting his own show as CBS has just ordered a full pilot of the multi cam sitcom project that has Bill Lawrence producing.

We’ll keep our fingers crossed as long as we can in the hopes that Johnagin gets a series order.

Watch Trailer for “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”, The Series That NBC Sold To Netflix and Netflix Already Ordered For a 2nd Season
January 22, 2015
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We all got a preview of what NBC will be missing out on today with the release of the very first trailer for The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt starring a radiantly smiling Ellie Kemper.

Keep in mind, Netflix already has two seasons of this ordered, something that networks almost wouldn’t think of doing these days. Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is set for release on Mar. 6th.

Larry Charles Making Osama Bin Laden Hunt Comedy Starring Nicholas Cage
January 22, 2015
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(via The Hollywood Reporter)

NIcholas Cage is going to play a lone man trying to hunt down Osama Bin Laden in a film from Larry Charles, the director of Borat.

With Cage, you always wonder whether you’re going to get the Cage from Joe or The Weather Man or the Cage that populates a number of memes on the Internet, but with Charles at the helm and interest from The Weinstein Company, we’re game for One Man Army. 

Brent Weinbach Makes an 1995 Ad For Facebook
January 23, 2015
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If Brent Weinbach made ads, maybe less people would click skip when they see them on YouTube. 

Just watch his 1995 version of an ad for Facebook. You read that right. 1995 Facebook.

“This Is Not Happening” Makes Its Premiere as a TV Series Tonight
January 23, 2015
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ari shaffir, comedy central, storytelling, this is not happening

This Is Not Happening starts tonight at 12:30! We started it as a live show for 12 people with Maron & Diaz 5 years ago. Tonight it’s on TV!

— Ari Shaffir (@AriShaffir) January 22, 2015

Like the host Ari Shaffir tweeted out, This Is Not Happening had humble beginnings here in LA and has built up to one of the best storytelling shows around to a fantastic web series to, now, Comedy Central’s latest show. 

Watch the premiere tonight at 12:30AM on Comedy Central.

LA Comedy Rundown 1/23/15
January 23, 2015
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ON THE HORIZON
Seven Minutes in Purgatory @ UCB Sunset Mon. Jan. 26th 7PM $5
Murray Valeriano: Album Recording @ Hollywood Improv 7:30PM $15/2 item min.

COMEDY CRAWL
Brand New Ball @ UCB Franklin 7PM $5
Interview with Patton Oswalt with Matt Oswalt @ WGA Theatre 7:30PM $39 (includes copy of Silver Screen Fiend)
Unnecessary Evil @ Westside Comedy Theater 8PM $10
Matt Kirshen @ Flappers Burbank 8PM/10PM $20/2 item min.
Sauce @ Desano’s Pizza 8PM $5 suggested donation 
Peachy Keen @ Bar Lubitsch 8:30PM FREE
The Last Book Review @ The Last Bookstore 8:30PM FREE
Prom Night @ Nature’s Brew 9PM FREE
Whatever @ Center For The Arts, Eagle Rock 9PM $5
The Indigo Children Comedy Hour @ Echoes Under Sunset 9:30PM FREE
Bill Burr @ Steve Allen Theater 10PM $20
Josh Fadem Hosts The Big Awards @ UCB Sunset 10:30PM $5

OPEN MIC RUN
SET LIST @ FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 4:30PM/Starts 5PM/First come, first served/Set list of topic provided to improvise off of/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/Ends 8PM/5 min./First come, first served
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7PM/Lottery/One item min./4 min.
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 7PM/5 min./First come, first served
SILVERLAKE LOUNGE 2906 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5;30PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8:30PM/Lottery35 spots only/Hosted by Megan Koester & Alison Stevenson
MAX BLOOM’S 200 N. Malden Ave., Fullerton, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/booked show after/no purchase necessary
THE IMPROV SPACE 954 Gayley Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 8PM/First come, first served/5 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Ibo Brewer
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 #201/Starts 8PM/First come, first served/5 min./$5 cover/includes drink/Hosted by Bobbie Oliver
FLAPPERS YOO HOO ROOM 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts 11:30PM/lottery/3-5 min./1 item min.

Watch Kyle Kinane as The Voice of Comedy Central Before Watching “I Liked His Old Stuff Better” Tonight
January 23, 2015
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Kyle Kinane’s new hour stand-up special I Liked His Old Stuff Better does premiere tonight on Comedy Central at midnight.

We know that you’re probably been waiting to watch it for awhile, but, before the premiere, you should watch Kyle Kinane work as the VO for Comedy Central.

That’s right. Kyle is the person who says things like “[insert show name] at 8” for Comedy Central. 

There Will Be a “Rick and Morty” Comic Book
January 23, 2015
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(via Entertainment Weekly)

If you’re having Rick and Morty withdrawals, as we know some of you are, you can look forward to a Rick and Morty comic book coming out Apr. 1st (hopefully this isn’t a prank) from Oni Press.

The second season of the show isn’t due out until the Summer, but this should be able to tide you over.

Jim O’Heir Shows That He’s More Than Just Jerry From Parks and Recreation In Chat with Paul F. Tompkins
January 23, 2015
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Jim O’Heir does indeed play he lovable Jerry from Parks and Recreation, but he’s got more up his sleeve than just that.

Find out what those things are that are up his sleeve on the always nice, intimate chat with drinks that is Speakeasy with Paul F. Tompkins.

The Birthday Boys Say They’re Done With Their Show at IFC
January 23, 2015
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For two seasons, The Birthday Boys have starred in their own self-titled sketch series at IFC.

This morning, they announced that they will not return for a third season. It would seem that they’re leaving on terms that are a little different from Nick Kroll ending Kroll Show, but nonetheless they’re moving on. 

Also, something tell us that we’re not getting the whole story here as to the reasons. 

“Good Cop Great Cop” Plays “Dungeons & Dragons” and Manages to Make It Awkward
January 23, 2015
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When transported to a fantastical world with knights, dragons, sorcery, and more, people playing Dungeons & Dragons are usually comfortable being in their element. 

Leave it to Good Cop Great Cop to find a way to inject awkwardness in what should be a nice escape in reality with weird dice.

Watch what happens here.

The Duplass Brothers Get Four-Picture Deal at Netflix
January 23, 2015
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(via Deadline)

Whilst at The Sundance Film Festival right now, the festival that put first put Mark and Jay Duplass on Hollywood’s radar with their amazing short film “This Is John” all the way back in 2003, The Duplass Brothers have scored one of the biggest movie deals between a studio and talent in recent memory. 

Netflix has signed a contract for Mark and Jay to make four films for the online streaming giant. 12 years after they shot a short film on a camcorder, The Duplass Brothers seem to achieve a dream of sorts at Sundance with this deal.

So, this might be the future as Netflix is full-fledged getting into moviemaking and The Duplass Brothers have got four entire features lined-up.

LA Comedy Rundown 1/24/15
January 24, 2015
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ON THE HORIZON
My Diary @ UCB Sunset Mon. Jan. 26th 5:30PM $5
Free Skate @ Sassafras Saloon Thurs. Jan. 29th 8:30PM $5

COMEDY CRAWL
FleischerFest @ Steve Allen Theater 2PM $15-$32
Moses Got His Own TV Show (Taping) @ Glendale Studios 2:45PM FREE
Embrace The Sadness: The First Annual Crying Party @ Schakpf 6PM 
Comedy Night Too @ Eyeboogie 7PM $50-$100
What’s Up Tiger Lily? 9 Year Anniversary @ UCB Sunset Inner Sanctum 7PM FREE
Good Heroin @ Stories Books & Cafe 8PM FREE
Ithamar Has Nothing To Say @ Second City Hollywood 8PM $10
Matt Kirshen @ Flappers Burbank 8PM/10PM $20/2 item min.
ASSSSCAT @ UCB Franklin 8PM $10 (stand by only)
The Brothers Brothers’ Band @ Refuge 9PM $5
Playhouse Masterpieces with Neil & Paul @ UCB Franklin 10PM $10
12 Shiny Nickels @ Westside Comedy Theater 11:30PM $10
Tomorrow w/Ron Lynch Presents Crapshoot! @ 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
BREWDOG PUB 8300 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 4PM/First come, first served/5-7 min./Hosted by Pam/$5
FLAPPERS BURBANK YOO HOO ROOM 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 4PM/Starts 4:15PM/First come, first served
MAKAI COFFEE 2771 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA/Sign-up 4:30PM/Starts 5PM/First come, first served/5-7 min./No purchase necessary
WESTSIDE COMEDY THEATER 1323-A 3rd St., Santa Monica, CA (in alley  between 3rd St. Promenade & 4th St.)/Sign-up 5:45PM/Starts 6PM/Lottery/3 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Graham Rodgers and Scott Schnurr
THE LEXINGTON 129 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 6:45PM/5 min./First come, first served/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Ashley Hamilton and Kasey Koop
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 7PM/https://www.facebook.com/ComedydeBasement/First 20 spots guaranteed on Facebook/Lottery for remaining spots/Hosted by Pablo Avion & Eric Bustamante/5 min./1 drink min.
THUNDERGOAT IN TUSTIN, CA 540 Pacific St., Tustin, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 8PM/First come, first served/5-7 min./No purchase necessary
GROUNDWORK COFFEE 1501 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7PM/Ends 10PM/First come, first served/5 min./One item min./Hosted by Raab
FLAPPERS YOO HOO ROOM 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts around 11:30PM/lottery/3-5 min./One item min.

Lisa Kudrow To Host Writers Guild Awards Ceremony in Los Angeles
January 24, 2015
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(via Deadline)

So, both Larry Wilmore and Lisa Kudrow will be hosting the WGA Awards on the East and West coasts respectively.

Both ceremonies in LA and NY will happen simultaneously on Feb. 14th and should be a good alternative to observing Valentine’s Day. Hopefully, Wilmore and Kudrow will pull off a bit technically co-hosting, but doing so across the country.

“Myrna The Monster” Does Laundry Like The Rest of Us
January 24, 2015
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A few weeks ago, we posted to the trailer to MTV Other’s intriguing short Myrna The Monster that’s currently playing at Sundance.

If you’re not familiar, Kathleen Hanna voices a displaced alien that’s just to find her way through the world like the rest of us billions and billions of people. 

Even doing laundry can just be as melancholic for an alien as it is for a human. Watch here.

See An Abstract, Physically Represented “Width” of The Internet With New Web Series “How Wide Is The Web?”
January 25, 2015
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Kira Hesser, Michelle Alexis Newman, and Zoë Klar have combined to showcase random corners of the Internet and act them out, in a unique, wonderfully abstract fashion.

In a way, they can see how “wide” the Internet stretches. So, give a watch of this and/or this (NSFW) and more from How Wide Is The Web? 

LA Comedy Rundown 1/25/15
January 25, 2015
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ON THE HORIZON
Aasif Mandvi in Conversation with Reza Aslan @ Skirball Cultural Center Wed. Jan. 28th 7:30PM FREE
Triple Header w/Koechner/Heller/Nancherla @ Nerdmelt Showroom Tues. Feb. 3rd 9PM $10

COMEDY CRAWL
Doug Loves Movies @ Nerdmelt Showroom 4:20PM $10
Slow News Day Pilot Taping with Jimmy Pardo @ ACME Comedy Hollywood 7PM FREE w/RSVP
ASSSSCAT @ UCB Sunset 7PM FREE
Hey Buddy @ The Echoplex 7:30PM FREE
Nate Corddry and Friends presents Reading Aloud @ UCB Franklin 7:30PM $5
UnCabaret @ First and Hope 8PM $20-$30
Voodoo Comedy All-Stars @ Bar Lubitsch 8PM FREE
Harmontown @ Nerdmelt Showroom 8PM $10
Rendezvous @ Artisan House LA 8PM FREE
Top Story Weekly! @ iO West 8PM $5
Sucker Punch @ The Improv Space 8:30PM FREE
Church @ UCB Sunset 9PM $5
Neal Brennan & Friends @ Westside Comedy Theater 9PM $8
Short Show @ UCB Sunset’s Inner Sanctum 9PM FREE
French Toast @ Taix 9:30PM FREE
Hot Comedy Action @ Hollywood Improv 9:30PM $10/2 item min.
Power Violence @ Theatre 6470 9:30PM FREE
Shitty Jobs @ UCB Franklin 9:30PM $5 (stand by only)
Search History @ UCB Franklin 11PM $5

OPEN MIC RUN
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 4PM/Ends 6PM/5 min./One item min.
SILVERLAKE LOUNGE 2906 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 4:30PM/Starts 5PM/Lottery/5 min./Hosted by Lizzy Pilcher
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./First come, first served
LYRIC HYPERION THEATRE 2106 Hyperion Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7PM/Lottery/3 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Miranda King and Kat Yeary
THE PIG & WHISTLE 6714 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 8PM/Ends 10PM/First come, first served/20 spots only/$5 cover/5 min./Hosted by Sally Mullins
THE LEXINGTON 129 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign up is 12PM at Facebook page/See http://www.facebook.com/BombShelterComedy for more info and to sign up/Starts 5PM/Ends 9PM/Lottery/5 min./Hosted by John Silver & Ryan Pfeiffer
LIQUID ZOO 7214 Sepulveda Blvd., Van Nuys, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM/Starts 9PM/First come, first served/7 min./One drink min.
COCK N BULL 2947 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica, CA/Sign-up 8:45PM/Starts 9PM/First come, first served/5 min./No purchase necessary
MULTI CULTURAL ARTISTS UNITED ART GALLERY 220 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 9PM/Ends 11PM/Lottery/3 min./$2 cover/40 spots only
THE COMEDY STORE BELLY ROOM 8433 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 11:30PM/Lottery/3 min./Hosted by Erik Marino and Brian Moses

Ames and MacFarlane’s “Blunt Talk” Starring Patrick Stewart Gets First Teaser
January 25, 2015
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One of the more intriguing series to come down the pipeline from Starz has to be Blunt Talk, which has Sir Patrick Stewart take a comedic turn in a series created by Jonathan Ames and executive produced by Seth MacFarlane.

Startz has already ordered two seasons of the series last year, which makes it’s premiere more enticing than it already is. A teaser was just released to further tantalized us all.

Here’s the plot summary from IMDB:

British newscaster Walter Blunt [Patrick Stewart] comes to Los Angeles, intent on conquering the world of American cable TV. Through the platform of a nightly interview show, Blunt is on a mission to impart his wisdom and guidance on how Americans should live, think and behave. Unfortunately, Blunt is constantly harassed by interfering network bosses, a dysfunctional news staff, and his numerous ex-wives and children. Blunt must now deal with the fallout from his well-intended but misguided actions, both on and off the air, with only an alcoholic manservant at his side.

So, we’re thinking this falls somewhere in the realm of The Newsroom meets Veep and thus we’ll be looking excitedly for a full trailer, hopefully soon.

Adam Newman’s “Killed” Out Now”
January 25, 2015
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The brand new album from Adam Newman, "Killed", came out today and if you’re looking to get your comedy fix for today after finishing Transparent in one sitting yesterday, go get a copy and enjoy.

Just Like All The Other Riot LAs, You Should Have Been at Riot LA 2015
January 26, 2015
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Marilyn Bamford offering the crowd snacks #RiotLA (photo by @callie_biggs)

A photo posted by RiotLA (@riotla) on Jan 24, 2015 at 10:29am PST

Once a year, The Riot LA Comedy Festival turns the ever blossoming Main St. in Downtown LA into an even more colorful affair. There are long lines delineated by pastel colored chalk and a concentrated distillation of some of the LA comedy scene’s finest as well as bringing in some of the funniest folks from around the country. In its third year, Riot LA has kept this phenomenon going to the point where it should become a time honored tradition to make a trek to Downtown LA. 

If you didn’t happen to be in attendance last weekend for the festival, let us fill you in with some of our favorite moments at Riot LA 2015 (spoiler alert: there were no actual riots). 

-NYC was well represented at Riot with great performances from Dan Soder, Dave Hill and his killer erotic short stories, Nick Turner, Sheng Wang, and Michelle Wolf who won the always crazy fun Happy Contest Time, a “stand-up contest” judged by Japanese school girls. 

–Elisha Yaffe curated a fantastic series of offbeat, hysterical, fantastical, otherworldly, wonderful short films for “Weird Stories”. Whether it be the interconnecting bizarre events of an Interesting Ball from DANIELS or a video asking a stranger out while in costume from your job at a theme park from Andrew Peyton, the showcase proved short films (not viral videos) are very still much alive and are probably funnier than ever.  

-Walking and talking showbiz encyclopedia Kliph Nesteroff chatted with the legendary Fred Willard. We were more than delightfully surprised to learn that Willard turned down the starring role in Airplane! and that, for a time when Fred was doing improv, he would have cut a scene short by have someone dressed up as a fairy that come out and announce the scene was over. 

Giant thank you to our amazing headliners and everyone who came out to support live comedy, #superseriousshow & #riotla!

A photo posted by The Super Serious Show (@seriousshow) on Jan 17, 2015 at 8:34pm PST

-The LA comedy institution that is The Super Serious Show made a great showing per usual with one of the best on-stage duos around Kate Berlant and John Early at the host’s helm. Jerrod Carmichael offered some of the funniest bits about Bill Cosby we’ve heard since the allegations made the news, especially since he’s gotten to meet and chat with Cosby just before all of the controversy rose to the fever pitch that it is at now. Also, Nate Craig had a highlight worthy, wire-to-wire set. 

A very special drop in who is definitely not Bill Burr #RiotLA (photo by @callie_biggs)

A photo posted by RiotLA (@riotla) on Jan 17, 2015 at 9:45pm PST

-The one and only Bill Burr wore a fat suit to impersonate Pantera’s Vinnie Paul at The Goddamn Comedy Jam and we don’t need to elaborate further than on how the night went for the all out comedy rock show.

-Part installation artist/part comedian/part magical human being Kurt Braunohler dazzled yet again with his Roustabout show that included a sound effect operated wishing well, dog show dogs doing tricks, a lone trombone player, and snow here in LA. We didn’t know this was a dream of ours until Kurt made it a reality.

@kurtbraunohler enjoying his snowfall #RiotLA (photo by @callie_biggs)

A photo posted by RiotLA (@riotla) on Jan 18, 2015 at 7:00pm PST

-One of the big headliners of Riot LA, Norm MacDonald, sold out the recently renovated and reopened, beautiful Regent Theater. Those in attendance for his high art dad-esque humor and persona were not disappointed.

Another great shot of our Saturday night headliner, Mr. Norm McDonald #RiotLA (photo by @jeremiahgarcia)

A photo posted by RiotLA (@riotla) on Jan 18, 2015 at 12:27am PST

-The marvelously absurd Sam Simmons did a whole solo show that toured through his inner psyche through a complex set of beats and pre-recorded dialogue with himself while also being completely self-aware. Despite Sam’s protestations here and there, which are also part of the charm of his act, the crowd at The Smell loved it. 

-The meta-meta podcast “With Special Guest Lauren Lapkus” had the whole of The Downtown Independent Theater on board for podcast host Lauren Lapkus playing the character of a fake podcast “hosted” by guest Thomas Middleditch who is also playing a character. It was akin to the trippy visual sequence in 2001: A Space Odyssey, but done in comedy podcast form with a bit of a Southern affect. 

–Margot Leitman and Giulia Rozzi’s Stripped Stories not only featured great, ribald stories, but a round of that classic party game “Never Have I Ever” where an audience member won by having intercourse while at a mental institution with one of the orderlies on his break in a laundry room. Never one to miss the gold coin on a comedy merry-go-round, Matt Braunger came to the stage as the orderly.

Brew Ha Ha really making their last drinking game count #RiotLA (photo by @abbeylonder)

A photo posted by RiotLA (@riotla) on Jan 18, 2015 at 9:32pm PST

-The house party, drinking game comedy show known as Brew Haha got so out-of-hand, in a fun-spirited, responsible way, that many on the show took their clothes off on stage. It’s a pretty great way to make a house party happen in a downtown parking lot.  

Maria Bamford prepares as @troyconrads observes #RiotLA (photo by @liezlwashere)

A photo posted by RiotLA (@riotla) on Jan 22, 2015 at 10:47am PST

-American comedy treasure Maria Bamford fully realized her mother, Marilyn Bamford, as a comedic character for an entire show, The Marilyn Bamford Collective. She was armed with a handheld vacuum, throw pillows, and the perfect imitation, which was made even more beautiful when the real Marilyn took the stage at the end of the show. At one point, Maria as Marilyn had noted comedian and impressionist Melissa Villaseñor  do an impression of Maria right in front of her.

It may be redundant in saying this, but we’re looking forward to a Riot LA in 2016. 

LA Comedy Rundown 1/26/15
January 26, 2015
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ON THE HORIZON
What Now? with Davey Johnson @ Comedy Central Stages Tues. Jan 27th 8PM FREE w/RSVP
Bo Burnham & Friends @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre Sun. Feb. 8th $30 (stand by only)

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COMEDY CRAWL
Comedy Central’s “@midnight w/Chris Hardwick” @ Hollywood Center Studios 3:15PM FREE w/RSVP
My Diary @ UCB Sunset 5:30PM $5
Seven Minutes in Purgatory @ UCB Sunset 7PM $5
Venice Underground Presents Tom Rhodes @ Townhouse & Del Monte 8PM $15
2 Headed Dog @ Steve Allen Theater 8PM $12
Brave New Show @ UCB Sunset’s Inner Sanctum 8PM FREE
Hot Tub with Kurt Braunohler & Kristen Schaal @ The Virgil 8PM $5 in adv., $8 at door
The Black Version @ Groundlings 8PM $17
The Blind Barber’s Secret Show @ The Blind Barber 8PM FREE w/RSVP (RSVP full)
Judd Apatow & Friends @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 8PM $40-$100
Steve Benaquist’s Big & Tall Show @ The Lash 8:30PM FREE
Swallows Comedy Hour @ Spitz Los Feliz 8:30PM FREE
Origin Story @ UCB Sunset 8:30PM $5
Kibitz Room Comedy @ Canter’s 9PM FREE
Nerdist Podcast 5th Anniversary Hostful @ Nerdmelt Showroom 9PM $5 (stand by only)
FRINGE with JC Coccoli @ 1739 Public House 10PM FREE

OPEN MIC RUN
NERDMELT SHOWROOM 7522 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 5:30PM/3 min./Lottery/No purchase necessary
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./First come, first served
ROCKPAPER COFFEE 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/End 8PM/First come, first served/One item min.
OH, HEY GUYS @ UCB SUNSET’S INNER SANCTUM CAFE 5419 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Storytelling only/8 min./Lottery/4-5 spots only/No purchase necessary
IO WEST 6366 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:15PM/Starts 6:30PM/Ends 8PM/Lottery/3-5 min.
ANCHOR BAR 2675 Irvine Ave., Costa Mesa, CA/Starts 7PM/Sign-up at evan@dudelyjones.com/4-5 min.
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Entire “Roustabout” Series Released So You Can Watch The Whole Saga of Kurt Braunohler Jet Skiing Down The Mississippi River
January 26, 2015
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All 10 episodes of Roustabout that chronicle Kurt Braunohler getting “wet for goats” (i.e. supporting sending crucial livestock to Africa via Heifer International) via jet skiing from Chicago to New Orleans have been just released by Comedy Central.

So, start binge watching with Ep. 1 and then the rest to see if Kurt made it the whole way in getting wet for goats.

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