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The Comedy Bureau Field Report Ep. 128: Adam Cayton-Holland & Staying on The High Plains
September 7, 2022
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At this point of the pandemic, we’re so glad to find many of our favorite things in comedy surviving in tact and coming out thriving on the other end. One of those things is one of the best comedy festivals around, Denver’s High Plains Comedy Festival, founded by one of the funniest working comedians/podcasters/authors/actors today, Adam Cayton-Holland. We talk with Adam about keeping the very beloved High Plains Comedy Festival as well as his own comedy on track through some of the most insane years in all of our lives.

Also, “hot” takes on Creative Arts Emmys winners and Tiffany Haddish having to apologize for sketch comedy scandal.

Follow Adam @caytonholland across platforms.

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: Adam Cayton Holland: Happy Place (in NYC) 4/9
February 16, 2022
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At this current point in time, even though the pandemic isn’t over, it does seem like we are now legitimately picking up where we left off in March 2020 and as we’re nearing the actual two year mark of when lockdown happened, we’re reminded of all the great things that came to a screeching halt around then.

The brilliant Adam Cayton-Holland was on the path of touring his solo show loosely based off his critically acclaimed tragi-comic memoir, Tragedy Plus Time, resulting in a beautiful, funny, and heart-wrenching hour. Now, on this side of the pandemic, we have no doubt that there’s even more to the show that will be timely and so cathartic, especially as the themes of “suicide, mental illness, stand-up comedy and Nancy Kerrigan,” have become prevalent in our lives in 2022 (Kerrigan comes to mind because of the Winter Olympics happening right now).

Adam will be bringing his Happy Place show back to Brooklyn’s Union Hall on Sat. Apr. 9th at 7:30PM ET. Tickets are only $15 and you best not miss your chance to watch Cayton-Holland’s most arresting and affecting work to date. Get tickets here.

Please Enjoy Adam Cayton-Holland’s New Album “Semblance of Normalcy”
August 4, 2020
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When it comes to the blending the “high” and “low” for comedic effect, there are few that are quite as good at it in all of comedy right now as one Adam Cayton-Holland. In fact, he gets more refined and more delightfully salty with every hour that he puts out.

His latest hour, the brand new album Semblance of Normalcy, showcases his painterly attention to detail with grand, sweeping tales from what starts as normal, everyday minutia. Then, Adam expertly mines the perfect moments, the perfect diction, and the perfect twist to spin one hell of a story whether it be about or birdwatching or drinking a Guinness in Ireland. We definitely found ourselves fully immersed into all the worlds of all of his bits and stories throughout the hour, which was a very welcome break from the current reality.

Adam Cayton Holland’s Semblance of Normalcy is out now from Comedy Central Records and be got or streamed wherever you get your favorite comedy albums.
October 7, 2019
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Adam Cayton-Holland wrote such a powerful book in Happy Place recounting the loss of his sister to suicide. There was such a vast response to Adam’s story within the pages that Cayton-Holland took to the stage and adapted Happy Place into a solo show. Given that Adam is one of the most respected stand-up comedians today, it’s no surprise that there is already buzz around this live show version of Happy Place.

Get your tickets for this exclusive LA performance on Tues. Oct. 29th at 8PM of Happy Place by Adam Cayton-Holland at UCB Franklin here.

“Those Who Can’t” Season 3 Trailer Looks to Up the Ante
November 14, 2018
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For two seasons, The Grawlix (Adam Cayton-Holland, Ben Roy, and Andrew Orvedahl), Maria Thayer, and Rory Scovel have made a dysfunctional, yet fictional high school seem like a pretty splendid place to be. 

As the premiere of their third season on Monday, January 14th, 2019 approaches, the administrative gang of Smoot High looks to do it once again, perhaps topping themselves this time around. 

See for yourself in the season 3 Those Who Can’t trailer here.

Win Tickets to Hot Tub with Kurt and Kristn 8/6/18
August 2, 2018
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Did you see that line-up there? It’s yet another hot one at Hot Tub that you really ought to not miss.

Thankfully, we got a pair of tickets to giveaway, per usual

Enter here to win: http://thecomedybureau.dola.com/giveaways

Adam Cayton-Holland’s Latest Album “Adam Cayton-Holland Performs His Signature Bits” Out This Friday
March 22, 2018
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Denver’s own Adam Cayton-Holland third album does a take a cue from the title Adam Cayton-Holland Performs His Signature Bits as a compilation of sorts done in a performance at in Brooklyn’s Union Hall. Adam, for years consistently combines sharp observation with a rambunctious spirit all foregrounded by his great talent for painting detailed, layered pictures with words. 

This latest release is no exception. In fact, you can catch Adam on Corden tonight (as of this write-up being posted) to see what we’re talking about. 

Adam Cayton-Holland Performs His Signature Bits comes out this Friday, but you can (and should) pre-order it here.

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Also, we just had to include these promotional posters with Adam imagined in the iconic outfits of Andy Kaufman and Eddie Murphy.

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Season 2 of Seeo’s Stand-Up Series “The Guest List” Is Now Streaming
June 27, 2017
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There are plenty of our favorite stand-ups working right now that are spread throughout this whole thing. If you have Seeso (or Amazon Prime), go binge away on season 2 of The Guest List.

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Comedy Central Announces 2017 Half Hour Specials Line-Up, To Call It “Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents” Instead of “The Half Hour”
March 20, 2017
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Adam Cayton-Holland
Anthony DeVito
Jenny Zigrino
Jo Firestone
Solomon Georgio
Casey James Salengo
Sam Jay
Josh Johnson
Joel Kim Booster
Lashonda Lester
Chris Redd
Yamaneika Saunders
Julio Torres
Shane Torres

Those are the 14 names that will get to do a half hour Comedy Central special that will be now called “Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents” later this Fall. If you take a closer look, this might be CC’s best, most diverse half-hour line-up yet (i.e. it’s mostly fantastic comics that aren’t straight white guys)

Kind of harkens back to the days of when Comedy Central had “Comedy Central Presents”, doesn’t it?

The tapings will take place next month, Wednesday, April 19th-Saturday, April 22nd, in New Orleans at The Civic Theatre. You can get free tickets here.

Those Who Can’t Renewed for Season 3 at TruTV
January 5, 2017
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Those Who Can’t Renewed for Season 3 at TruTV

Congratulations to all the students and faculty of Smoot High as well as TruTV taking advantage of what Amazon missed out on.

Those Who Can’t Season 2 Premieres Tonight
October 6, 2016
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The one and only Cheri Oteri has stepped in as principal by the way.

Catch the season 2 premiere of Those Who Can’t on TruTV at 10:30PM to see the unapologetic antics of Adam Cayton-Holland, Ben Roy, and Andrew Orvedahl fill the halls of Reed Smoot High.

Seriously, there’s no debates on and even if there was a debate on that late, you could stream the debate on a second screen.

See What The Teachers of “Those Who Can’t” Were Up To Over the Summer
October 4, 2016
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Did you have a better summer than Shoemaker, Fairbell, and Payton from Those Who Can’t?

See for yourself as they reminisce what they did for the last few months before they go in for a mandatory meeting.

Oh, by the way, season 2 of Those Who Can’t premieres on Thursday, October 6th 10:30PM.

The ‘Lincoln Calling’ Festival Is Bringing Adam Cayton-Holland, Jo Firestone, Brett Davis, and David Venhuizen to Nebraska
August 25, 2016
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The ‘Lincoln Calling’ Festival Is Bringing Adam Cayton-Holland, Jo Firestone, Brett Davis, and David Venhuizen to Nebraska

If you’re a festival goer, you’ll notice more and more these days that big music and arts festivals are including a significant comedy portion in their programming. 

Lincoln Calling in Nebraska, happening from Thursday, October 6th-Saturday, October 8th, is doing just that with the names above (who we feel that you should be well acquainted with for how funny they are if you’re not already) and many more.

If you’re in or around Lincoln, NE at the beginning of October, you can (and should) get your tickets here.

Those Who Can’t Season 2 Trailer Introduces Cheri Oteri as the New Principal in Town
August 24, 2016
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In just their first season, Those Who Can’t proved to be another pillar on TruTV’s programming line-up. 

With the trailer for season 2, it looks they’ll be continuing to legitimize TruTV’s standing as a comedy cable network with a little help from the one and only Cheri Oteri playing a new principal.

Look for the season premiere of Those Who Can’t on Thursday, October 6th at 10:30PM on TruTV.
August 11, 2016
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Tickets are $10 for general admission and $20 for VIP and you can (and should) get them here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows/events as well as open mics and maps are embedded at www.thecomedybureau.com.
July 21, 2016
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Reunited brings together a faux panel of a fake sitcom where the guests have no idea what the show was, who they played, or what happened that perhaps tore them apart. 

This edition at the Nerdmelt Showroom on Saturday, July 30th will be particularly fun as actually cast members from TruTV’s actual sitcom Those Who Can’t will be on the show. 

Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Get advance tickets here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows/events as well as open mics/maps are embedded at www.thecomedybureau.com.

The 2016 High Plains Comedy Festival Announces Its Line-Up
June 22, 2016
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You might want to get to Denver in August.

From August 25th-August 27th, The High Plains Comedy Festival will bring yet another rollicking weekend of comedy to Denver’s already thriving scene.

Scheduled to appear thus far:

Adam Cayton-Holland
Andrew Orvedahl
Ben Roy
Bobcat Goldthwait
Jonah Ray
Sean Patton
Steve Agee
Aparna Nancherla
Baron Vaughn
Brooks Wheelan
Eliza Skinner
Brent Weinbach
Andrew Santino
Dulcé Sloan
Nick Vatterott
Sean O’Connor
Ahmed Bharoocha
Ian Karmel
Jermaine Fowler
Chris Garcia
Caitlin Gill
Joel Kim Booster
Noah Gardenswartz
Troy Walker
David Gborie
Kristin Rand
Bryan Cook
Chris Charpentier
Amy Miller
Jordan Doll
Sean White
Gilbert Lawand
Nato Green
Kate Willett
Kenny DeForest
Brandie Posey
Martin Morrow
Kristin Clifford
Sam Tallent

Passes and tickets are available here.
May 16, 2016
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Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at door.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows/events and open mics along with corresponding maps are embedded at www.thecomedybureau.com.
April 27, 2016
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Stand-up’s that will be doing anything but stand-up include:
Chris Charpentier
The Fringe Riders
Adam Cayton-Holland
Melinda Kashner
& more
Hosts Ryan Singer and Chris Garcia

Don’t miss out on Underbelly finding its nicest looking home in LA yet, The Virgil.

The rest of our listings for comedy events/shows and open mics along with corresponding maps are embedded at www.thecomedybureau.com.

The Teachers of “Those Who Can’t” Get Ready for One Hell of a Prom
April 10, 2016
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When we used “one hell of a…” in the headline, we didn’t mean that in a good way.

Those Who Can’t’s latest episode has all of the teachers being forced into going to prom to make up for the utter disaster that it was last year.

Of course, this prom that’s in the works doesn’t seem much better at all since they’re more concerned with their dates than the actual running of the prom meant for the students.
March 13, 2016
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Ryan Sickler and Jay Larson return to the Hollywood Improv Comedy Lab for their monthly live episode of The Crabfeast this Tuesday (or Toozdee if you prefer) March 15th at 8PM. This month, they’ll be trading stories with Kumail Nanjiani (The Meltdown with Jonah & Kumail, Portlandia, The Spirit Awards) and Adam Cayton-Holland (Those Who Can’t, Conan, High Plains Comedy Festival).

Tickets are $10 and we highly suggest that you get them sooner rather than later.

The rest of our listings for shows and open mics as well as corresponding maps are embedded at www.thecomedybureau.com.

If You Haven’t Been Watching “Those Who Can’t”, This Is What You’ve Been Missing
February 28, 2016
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Here’s a quick round-up montage of what’s been going on with Those Who Can’t (without spoilers) and subsequently a pretty good showcase of why you should be watching it every week.

Oh, Those Who Can’t is on at 10:30PM on Thursdays on TruTV.

The Grawlix Make Their TV Debut Together Tonight with “Those Who Can’t”
February 11, 2016
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10:30PM on TruTV.

Adam Cayton-Holland, Andrew Orvedahl, and Ben Roy have made a name for themselves by virtue of their own stand-up as well as being part of their comedy group, The Grawlix. TruTV’s latest series Those Who Can’t is the culmination of all the years that they’ve spent making their bones in comedy packed into a really hysterical half-hour sitcom about teachers who don’t really have it together. 

After having seen a handful of episodes, it’s definitely more than worth your while to catch this premiere. See why it already got renewed it for a second season tonight at 10:30PM on TruTV.

Watch Adam Cayton-Holland Return for 2nd Set on Conan
February 10, 2016
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Conan remains a champion of a stand-up comedy on late night where it’s sparing elsewhere. The other time honored late night tradition of having comedians return to perform is something else that Conan and company thankfully hold up.

Sharp, seasoned veterans like Adam Cayton-Holland make it worth Conan’s while.

Watch his 2nd Conan set here.

Meet Those Who Do “Those Who Can’t”
February 1, 2016
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The Grawlix (Adam Cayton-Holland, Andrew Orvedahl, and Ben Roy) plus Rory Scovel and Maria Thayer really do make for a great ensemble cast for TruTV’s latest and greatest series, Those Who Can’t.

See for yourself in this featurette. then tune into the premiere on Thurs. Feb. 11th.

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