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The Comedy Bureau Field Report Ep. 10: Gareth Reynolds Right Before LA Curfew
June 3, 2020
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Gareth Reynolds, co-host of The Dollop, is the esteemed guest for this week’s Comedy Bureau Field Report. Getting ready to observe curfew here in LA on the date of of this recording, Mon. Jun. 1st, Gareth and TCB’s Jake Kroeger get into the state of things and the state of comedy, even questioning what’s the point of comedy right at this historical moment (and how to even go about doing it). It’s a “very special episode” in a universe of “very special episodes”.

Follow Gareth Reynolds @reynoldsgareth across platforms, listen to The Dollop, watch Ga’riffs on IG Live @reynoldsgareth at 6PM PT, and also listen to Point vs. Point.

Shout outs: Wyatt Cenac’s One Angry Night in November, Hannah Gadsby’s Douglas, and What We Do in The Shadows.

For the times we live in consider donating money to a worthy cause like the Peoples City Council Freedom Fund.

The Comedy Bureau @thecomedybureau across platforms and please, please support TCB via GoFundMe, Patreon, or on Venmo (@jakekroeger).
Produced by Jake Kroeger
Music by Brian Granillo
Artwork by Andrew Delman and KT

Pick of the Day: Hollywood Quars 6/4
June 3, 2020
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This brand new, weekly comedy game show, Hollywood Quars, hosted by Matt Lieb, takes trivia to a whole new level as both the contestants AND the host don’t know the answers to the questions (even when the host wrote them). It’s up to a really great line-up of comedians to make it seem like their answer is the best (or maybe even actually right?).

For this first edition of Hollywood Quars on Thurs. Jun. 4th at 7:30PM PT/10:30PM ET, they’ve assembled:

Baron Vaughn (Netflix, Comedy Central)
Steph Tolev (Comedy Central)
Brandie Posey (Lady 2 Lady Podcast)
Sean Keane (Roundball Rock Podcast)
Caitlin Gill (NPR, 2 Dope Queens)
Madison Shepard (Album “Goodnight Silverlake Lounge”)
Jessica Sele (Vice TV)
Chris Estrada (Comedy Central)
Casey Ley (Gay Power Half Hour )

Also, we gotta say, having gotten a sneak peak, this very well might be one of the slickest looking comedy game shows done via live-stream.

By the way, they’ll be raising money for Minnesota Freedom Fund (which, due to so much support, is distributing funds to other worthy causes)

Tickets are $8 if you snag them right now and you can (and very much should) go get them here.

This W. Kamau Bell Bit Shows Why You Need to Educate Yourself on Racism
June 2, 2020
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In the spirit of amplifying the voices that should be amplified today, we’re pointing to you to this bit by the fantastic comedian W. Kamau Bell from one of his past hours, Semi-Prominent Negro. You should watch/enjoy/learn from all of Kamau’s work (United Shades of America, Private School Negro), but this particular joke highlights the importance of people, particularly non-black people, on doing their homework and educating themselves on racism/anti-racism/white supremacy rather than depending on asking black people to do it for them. There is so much to know and there are so many resources.

Please watch it here. You can (and should) also listen to Semi-Prominent Negro in full on Spotify here.

Pick of the Day: An Evening with Baratunde Thurston
June 2, 2020
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In general, you should follow, hear, and listen to the comedy and works of Baratunde Thurston. On top of having a resume that sports The Onion and The Daily Show and bestselling book How To Be Black, everything Baratunde has involved himself in (Live on Lockdown) has struck a balance of forward thinking, succinct, socially conscious, and, of course, funny.

So, at this moment of on-going mass protests sparked by the murder of an unarmed George Floyd by law enforcement, we’re betting that he’ll have something to say that you really ought to hear, especially as there will be a Q&A. He’ll be doing a virtual headlining stand-up set at the Nowhere Comedy Club this Wednesday, Jun. 3rd at 6PM PT/9PM ET.

Tickets are $10-$25 and you can and should go get them here.

Pick of the Day: Nicole Byer + Sasheer Zamata: #VERYFAT #VERYBRAVE 6/4
June 1, 2020
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It’s undeniable that one of the funniest comedians working today is Nicole Byer. Between her stand-up, her TV shows, her podcast empire, and more, Byer is truly fearless in her comedy in a way that’s both hysterical, raw, and, honestly, beautiful.

Her upcoming memoir,#VERYFAT #VERYBRAVE, will be her latest work that you should get into. The book “…unpacks the bizarre notion that it takes courage to be a fat woman,” through her own experiences, especially when it comes to wearing a bikini.

She’s doing a virtual launch of #VERYFAT #VERYBRAVE on Zoom with her Best Friends co-host Sasheer Zamata that’ll include discussion and a Q&A this Thurs. Jun. 4th at 4PM PT.

Tickets are $24.98 and include a purchase of the book. Go get ’em here.

Our Favorite Harvard Alumnus Conan O’Brien Gives Commencement Speech for Harvard Class of 2020
May 29, 2020
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Of the many distinguished folks that have graduated from Harvard University, Conan O’Brien stands tall, literally and figuratively, as one of Harvard’s best alumni. The late night legend was President of the Harvard Lampoon while he attended, a very obvious foreshadowing of where he was headed in the future.

So, with all of this in mind with what is undoubtedly the strangest year to graduate from anything, Harvard tapped O’Brien to put together a commencement speech, which was equal parts ridiculous, heartfelt, and inspiring. It’s very clear that Conan got to pretty much do whatever he wanted with his allotted time and it was clearly all for the best.

Watch Conan O’Brien’s Harvard 2020 Commencement Speech here.

The PIT’s 10th Annual Indie-Pendence Day Improv Fest Is Another Festival Going Virtual and Is Taking Submissions
May 29, 2020
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For much of the world, festivals are still far off from happening and, as such, many of them are opting to go virtual instead of just postponing until next year. NYC’s The PIT‘s is opting for the virtual option with their annual 10th Annual Indie-Pendence Day Improv Fest, which will be streaming on July 4th (which will be nice especially if you’re worried about folks overdoing their 4th of July gathering).

They’ve partnered with @sociallydistantimprov, & @studentdriverimprov to put the entire online version of this Indie-Pendence Day Improv Fest and, yes, they’re taking submissions and, yes, they’re open to teams from anywhere and everywhere!

The deadline to submit your team will be Sun. Jun. 14th 9AM PT/12PM PT.

Get more details and submit here.

Pick of the Day: Richard Bain Sunset Farewell 5/31
May 29, 2020
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At this point, you know or have heard about tragic passing of Richard Bain after he took his life earlier this week. Again, he was a beloved member of comedy no matter where he was.

This Sunday, there will be a farwell in Richard’s memory at Zuma Beach in Malibu (social distancing, face coverings, and other COVID-19 safety protocol will strictly be observed) organized by LA comedian Alyssa Rusak.

Rusak’s details for the memorial:
*Sunset is at 8pm PT so show up any time before. I’ll probably be there around 6pm.
*I’ll post about where exactly to meet once I get to the beach and scope out the scene.
*I’ll also post a zoom link and/or Instagram live link for anyone who wants to join online.
*Bring whatever physical memorial items you want. I won’t be bringing much besides myself and some witch shit.”

Get more details and the live-streaming link here.

Ruby LA Queer Comedy Festival Is Going Virtual and Taking Submissions
May 28, 2020
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As you well know the fate of festivals in these times are far off, some all the way in 2021, due to the necessity of social distancing in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Still, many innovative minds persist and devise other ways to safely hold a festival and highlight performers that deserve the spotlight. One such festival is The Ruby LA Queer Comedy Festival as they are going to hold their annual LGBTQ focused fest, but will do so by live-streaming NEW, pre-recorded material/performances/sketches from the best LGBTQ voices in comedy.

Right now, they’re taking 3-5 videos submissions for:

  • Stand-up
  • Story-telling
  • Sketches
  • Songs
  • Characters
  • Rants
  • Performance Art
  • Or any funny thing you can think of to submit

The deadline to submit is Jun. 7th at 11:59PM PT and The Ruby LA Queer Comedy Festival will be live-streamed on Jun. 14th, then posted on Jun. 15th.

Submit and get more details here.

The Ruby LA Queer Comedy Festival 2020

Eddie Pepitone’s Latest Hour Special “For The Masses” Due Out on Jun. 23rd
May 28, 2020
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Last year, we bore witness to the furious comedic majesty that is the words, bits, rants, asides, meta commentary, and righteous yelling that is the stand-up of one, Eddie Pepitone for his latest special, For the Masses. We don’t want to get into too much detail as the release of the special and album is just about a month away.

We will say that this special and, well, Eddie Pepitone might be one of the comedic voices you’d most like to hear right now. Undeniably funny, incredibly self-aware, but oh-so cathartic, Eddie Pepitone always manages to spread joy while screaming his thoughts/tweets on the top of metaphorical mountain. For The Masses, directed by Steven Feinartz, captures that spirit.

We’ll keep you in the loop as the release looms closer, but mark done Jun. 23rd for the premiere/release of For The Masses from 800 Pound Gorilla.

Department of Cultural Affairs Offering Funding to Live Theaters in District 2 of LA for Online Experiences
May 28, 2020
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Los Angeles’ Department of Cultural Affairs, in normal times, has money earmarked to fund live events and performances. As that’s still not happening in full effect for awhile, they have transitioned a lot of those funds into multiple rounds of artist/theater relief.

This latest round of funding goes towards theaters and theater businesses in District 2, which mostly covers North Hollywood and Studio City. As both partial relief and funding, “stimulation contracts” of $8ooo will be offered to create and foster online experiences as the safer-at-home order is still in place in LA county. The deadline to apply is Jun. 12th.

More specifically:

-Funds may be used for rent, salaries, artist fees, videography, marketing, website administration, and related costs to be incurred between July 1 and August 31, 2020.

-Only one (1) application may be submitted by each theater business.

-Eligible theater businesses with fewer than 50 paid annual workers (including proprietors, salaried employees, and independent contractors) are encouraged to apply below.

Plenty of comedy and comedy adjacent venues definitely fit into these parameters and we can only hope more relief is coming all around the county and the Greater LA Area.

Get more details/apply here.

Restarting Community Business with Live Theaters Headquartered in Council District 2

Pick of the Day: Dynasty Confidential 5/29
May 28, 2020
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The mighty Dynasty Typewriter is expanding their live-streamed offering and have got it a very special show with Dynasty Confidential coming this Friday. The close and personal secrets of comedians will be revealed to Joel Kim Booster and then, he’ll do with it whatever he pleases.

Hearing secrets is already enough for a show, but giving free reign for Joel Kim Booster to do something with those potentially damning words will be so much damn fun. Those brave enough to be on this line-up are Catherine Cohen, Amy Zimmer, Bryan Yang, Marie Faustin, and Karen Chee (this special NYC line-up would dazzle even if they were just doing stand-up, FYI).

Dynasty Confidential is set to stream this Fri. May 29th 6PM PT/9PM ET. Tickets are $8.68 and you can and should go get them here (they’ll send you a Zoom link w/purchase of tickets).

Nate Craig Releases Hour Special Version of His Fantastic “Preferred Customer”
May 27, 2020
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Nate Craig’s 2018 album Preferred Customer was one our favorite comedy albums of all 2018, which automatically put it in our 100 Best of 2018 list.

Not only is it a finely, finely sharpened hour of personal, observational stand-up that’s exceptionally delivered by Craig, but the extended opening to the hour, a special sort of greeting, is still something to behold, even two years later.

Just yesterday, Craig released via All Things Comedy the hour special version of Preferred Customer, shot live at Dynasty Typewriter,  so you can see Nate look as sharp as he is with his entire set list. In fact, for your convenience and delight, Nate put the whole thing on YouTube for you stream whenever you’d like, free of charge or borrowing anyone’s streaming service password.

Without further adieu, please enjoy Nate Craig: Preferred Customer here.

The Comedy Bureau Field Report Ep. 9: Barbara Gray & Moving Forward
May 27, 2020
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For the entirety of quarantine, LA comedy gem Barbara Gray has help run and host one of the most enduring, most put together, daily live-streamed comedy shows around, Comedy Quarantine. Barbara has an extensive chat with TCB founder Jake Kroeger about the intricacies of doing comedy on Instagram vs. other platforms and actually making more money than previously doing bar shows in LA. They also discuss the reopening of a handful comedy clubs across the country as well as an in-person open mic that defiantly wants to reopen despite not being allowed to. Also, time is taken to honor the memory of the late Richard Bain.

Follow Barbara Gray @babsgray on Twitter and @babs_gray on Instagram. Watch co-host @ComedyQuarantine and listen to her podcast that she co-hosts with Brandie Posey and Tess Barker, Lady to Lady, and Britney’s Gram: The Podcast.

Shout Outs: Tropical Heat, Nate Craig’s Preferred Customer, Hannah Gadsby’s Douglas.

The Comedy Bureau @thecomedybureau across platforms and please, please support TCB via GoFundMe, Patreon, or on Venmo (@jakekroeger).
Produced by Jake Kroeger
Music by Brian Granillo
Artwork by Andrew Delman and KT

Pick of the Day: “Nore Davis: Live from The Comedy Trap House” ALBUM RECORDING
May 27, 2020
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Several weeks of quarantine and lockdown have passed and, with every passing week, comedy that has been done via live-stream has gotten better and tighter. Some forward thinking comedians have taken all this time, especially with the prospect of live stand-up comedy returning in full force still being unsure, to do full sets/headline over Zoom.

One such comedian is Nore Davis. Davis has done plenty of “stage time” with his Live from The Comedy Trap House series on Zoom and is now opting to make a big leap and record a comedy album while on Zoom, which very well may be the first comedy album to be recorded on Zoom while in quarantine. On top of that, Davis’ upbeat persona and succinct observations are something that we have loved since we heard his first album, Home Game, a few years ago.

If you want to take part in comedy history, there will be two shows for Nore on Fri. May 29th at 4PM PT/7PM ET and 6PM/9PM ET. Admission is free, but you will need to RSVP for the Zoom link. Get details, reserve free tickets here.

Hannah Gadsby’s “Douglas” Is a Very Satisfying Follow-Up to Her Historic Special “Nanette”
May 26, 2020
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If you’re reading this, you have no doubt watched Hannah Gadsby‘s lighting rod, milestone hour special Nanette, which debuted on Netflix in 2018, rippling the very fabric of comedy and amplifying the conversation about sexual violence against women.

The follow-up to that hour is saddled with a unique sort of anticipation that even stands apart for Chappelle’s grand return to stand-up comedy a few years ago. There was so much debate about whether Nanette could even be considered a comedy, an opinion almost exclusively voiced by men who probably felt attacked or rudely awakened in some way by Gadsby’s show. Thus, the expectations for the new special are kilometers higher (Gadsby makes a great point of not bending too much to American whims in Douglas) than they were before.

So, how do you follow your own historic comedy special? Well, just make another damn good special. That’s exactly what happened with this new hour Douglas from Gadsby.

This time around, Hannah shows just how masterful she is at managing expectations. In fact, she even “shows her hand before playing it” by offering up an outline of her hour and giving notes to her critics all before she gets it started. Layered into that is her explicit message that she’s letting all of us know what she’s going to do, therefore taking comedy’s crucial element of surprise away, and still presenting an exquisite hour of comedy. To pull off comedy without the surprise really shows how undeniable your persona, writing, delivery, and command of the audience really is (i.e. how great of a comedian you really are).

The weaving of clever, yet still subversive observations on America, some of the best art history jokes that comedy has ever or will ever have, a continuation of the great, fiery teardown of the patriarchy, enlightening material on autism altogether are so arrestingly delivered by Gadsby that it doesn’t matter that you might know what’s coming during this whole performance. Nanette turned the notion of tension on its head and Hannah has now moved on to deconstructing and turned the concept of expectation on its head for Douglas.

If you’re to draw a divide between American style stand-up and the more solo-show, narrative-based hours of the UK and Australia, Gadsby has successfully made a blend of the two. Douglas absolutely takes the baton from Nanette in form and content, but Gadsby makes a comedy special that is hysterical throughout that answers her critics on her own terms even though she absolutely doesn’t need to.

Hannah Gadsby: Douglas is now streaming on Netflix and you really ought to go watch it as soon as you can.

Pick of the Day: Wild Horses 5/29
May 26, 2020
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It pretty much goes without saying that Mary Holland, Lauren Lapkus, Erin Whitehead, and Stephanie Allynne comprise one of the best improv groups in the country with Wild Horses. Maintaining residencies at both Largo and UCB here in LA as well as doing one-offs whenever their individually busy tours would allow, the long form improv experience of Wild Horses, often done as “The Perspective” (long form improv done after a check-in with all of the team and a guest), was so high in demand leaving their shows often sold out well in advance.

Now that UCB is picking up their live-stream schedule, Wild Horses rides again, albeit virtually, for your enjoyment during quarantine. Tune in Fri. May 29th at 7PM PT/10pM ET at UCB’s YouTube channel for FREE to catch this special live-stream performance.

R.I.P. Richard Bain, 1982-2020
May 25, 2020
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Today, comedy lost a truly, unabashedly, unique voice in one Richard Bain. Bain’s relentless commitment to being silly made him stand out in any room he played. His unshakeable calm juxtaposed with how utterly zany he could get was something we’d look forward to any time he took the stage or was even just hanging in the green room/wings/bar/party/etc. Bain was just a delightful constant in and around comedy.

The first time we even heard the name Richard Bain was the second time we went to the Bridgetown Comedy Festival up in Portland. As several things fell through in going up there (namely, a car breaking down, running several hours behind schedule, and not having a place to sleep), we found ourselves at the long running Portland open mic at Suki’s. From what we had heard from the Portland comics that we knew, it could be a not so inviting open mic, especially if you were not part of the scene in Portland.

It just so happened that we went to Suki’s on the one night that they were dedicating the open mic as a farewell to Richard Bain from Portland down to LA. The warmth that Richard exuded was definitely flowing through the room. From the candor that the comics had for Richard, we could sense that Richard was something special. We still think about his joke about saying Barack Obama’s name a la Down With the Sickness.

Please go explore Richard’s comedy whether it be on YouTube, Twitter, or Instagram to honor his memory and enjoy his incredible dedication to being comedically ridiculous.

 

Tim Dillon Shows That COVID-19 Is Feeling Lonely and Depressed Too
May 25, 2020
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The global lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic has wrought an unprecedented level of isolation and depression. The far reaching mental health effects from all of us being quarantined away from each other is more tangible than ever before.

In fact, even the COVID-19 virus itself is suffering from being cut off from any sort of life (outside of being a incredibly deadly virus).

Tim Dillon “shows” how the virus is living and how it’s feeling the loneliness like the rest of us (in addition of being a terrifying, destructive force that is unlike anything the majority of us has ever gone through). Also, Dillon shows how “man on the street” bits might go while socially distanced, especially if you have the guts to dress up as COVID-19 and walk around right now.

Enjoy Dillon’s sketch here.

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Pick of the Day: High Priestess in Cyberspace 5/27
May 25, 2020
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For most months, High Priestess has served up LA a bewitching offering of live comedy, weed, and tarot. Hosts Bri Pruett and Sara June always brought together a beautiful line-up of LA’s best and presented their show in intimate, enchanting spaces.

LA’s still on lockdown, so that can’t necessarily get you to those intimate spaces yet or provide you with weed through the screen, but High Priestess is still aiming to bring you a great witchy comedy experience via live-stream. High Priestess in Cyberspace, their first live-stream show, will have a grand line-up of Casey Ley, Daniel Rugg Webb, Tessa Skara, and Bri Giger and live tarot as well all over Zoom on Wed. May 27th at 8PM PT/11PM ET.

So, you can (and very much should) RSVP for High Priestess in Cyberspace here.

What We Do In The Shadows Renewed for Season 3 at FX
May 22, 2020
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It has been decided. The vampires that rule over a block of two of Staten Island in What We Do In the Shadows on FX are beloved so much that they’re going to get a third season. Currently, they’re in the middle of a fantastic second season filled with so much exquisitely dark silliness.

Thus far, this might be one of the best movie-to-TV series adaptations in recent memory (maybe even further back) as the FX series has faithfully maintained the spirit of the original Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement movie and being able to stand on its own.

In any case, if you need a reason to continue to make it through these times, a third season of What We Do in The Shadows is a pretty damn good one (especially if they get to the origin story of Colin Robinson, energy vampire).

They have risen…and been renewed for Season 3 of #ShadowsFX. pic.twitter.com/ec5I8VeuEH

— What We Do In The Shadows (@theshadowsfx) May 22, 2020

John Krasinki’s Some Good News Is Going to CBS All Access (With a Different Host)
May 22, 2020
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(via The Hollywood Reporter)

We can’t entirely be sure if John Krasinski envisioned Some Good News, a show that essentially could have been a very involved quarantine project, instantly becoming a viral sensation and something that a good chunk of the Internet looked forward to watching, making fan art for, and sharing due to it’s wholesome and heartfelt surprises.

Yet, it’s hard to say that selling the show to CBS All Access is entirely surprising either. The appeal of Some Good News that stretches across several different demographics while still being family friendly is very tempting for a network to bring onto their schedule.

Interestingly, Some Good News‘ move to CBS’ exclusive streaming service CBS All Access will have Krasinski step back to mostly an executive producing role, leaving room for a new host (or maybe a rotation of hosts?). Our votes are for John Mulaney, Baron Vaughn, and/or Beth Stelling.

We’ll just have to wait and see what exactly happens as the date for this network version of SGN is TBD.

Tuca & Bertie Is Being Revived at Adult Swim
May 22, 2020
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It’s pretty clear to us that Tuca & Bertie, the animated series from Lisa Hanawalt that featured Ali Wong and Tiffany Haddish’s voices as birds didn’t get enough of a chance over at Netflix. It was such a wildly imaginative, colorful, unique, funny world with a very lovable duo of Tuca & Bertie (that may be the successors to Broad City’s Abbi & Ilana for female friendship on TV?).

Announced this morning, Tuca & Bertie will be getting the greater chances that they deserve over at Adult Swim with an entirely new season due next year. That’s all the details for now, but, go watch/rewatch the inaugural season of Tuca & Bertie over at Netflix to get transported to the wild, lush, and nuanced universe that Hanawalt created.

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Pick of the Day: The Goddamn Dave Hill Show (Weekly Starting 5/25)
May 22, 2020
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The latest addition to the live stream comedy fray will be a live-stream version of The Goddamn Dave Hill Show. Dave Hill’s radio show put Hill in the driver’s seat as a full fledged live on-air program, complete with live calls, guests, etc. It’s the sort of format that lets Hill’s talents shine (his endless charisma, wildly silly wit, and his musical prowess). If you loved Hill’s recently released The Pride of Cleveland, you’re for quite a weekly treat with this announcement.

Starting on Memorial Day, The Goddamn Dave Hill Show will make a return, albeit a virtual one via Facebook and Twitch, and going live every Monday at 6PM PT/9PM ET. His first guest will be Monster Magnet’s Dave Wyndorf and it looks like Dave will keep this going as we’re all still prohibited, with very good reason, from gathering in such dark, intimate places where one would normally watch Dave do his “goddamn thing” in person.

Maria Bamford Delivers Another Fantastic Commencement Speech, Though This One Is a Bit More Meta
May 21, 2020
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Three years ago, Maria Bamford delivered one of the best commencement speeches of 2017 when she helped pay off some student debt with her speaking fee and made her whole speech for the University of Michigan Class of 2017 centered on the gesture.

This year’s graduation season happens to coincide with the historic COVID-19 pandemic, making commencement speeches vastly different and more challenging to nail in such weird times. Still, Maria managed to pull off the speech that all classes of 2020 need right now and even get more abstract and meta with it. Even though it’s for Adult Swim as opposed to an actual educational institution, Bamford’s candor and honesty is, as it always is, simultaneously so beautiful and hysterical.

Please enjoy Maria Bamford’s episode of Adult Swim’s Commencement Speaker Series here.

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