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Patton Oswalt’s Next Special “Comedy Plus Tragedy Equals Time” Coming to Epix Jan. 17th

November 25, 2013

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Patton Oswalt’s Next Special “Comedy Plus Tragedy Equals Time” Coming to Epix Jan. 17th

Created in Patton Oswalt’s veritable laboratory of venues around Southern California, mostly in the Greater LA area, the wonderfully titled Comedy Plus Tragedy Equals Time is Oswalt latest comedy special that will make its premiere on Epix. If it’s anything like what we saw Patton working out during the Summer, this is going to be pretty great.

Make an event reminder (because “marking your calendars” is dated) Jan. 17th, 2014 for Comedy Plus Tragedy Equals Time.

Bill Cosby and Sarah Silverman’s Long Awaited Comedy Specials Both Airing This Saturday

November 23, 2013

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Bill Cosby and Sarah Silverman’s Long Awaited Comedy Specials Both Airing This Saturday

If you haven’t connected the dots, this is going to be a pretty big night for stand-up comedy, or really comedy in general, with Bill Cosby’s Far From Finished and Sarah Silverman’s We Are Miracles airing back to back, 8PM on Comedy Central and 10PM on HBO, respectively.

Monty Python Live Reunion Happening Next Summer

November 21, 2013

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Monty Python Live Reunion Happening Next Summer

So, during summer 2014, Monty Python will come out for their already highly anticipated live reunion (you can buy tickets starting next week), which is also being planned for a DVD release for the millions of us that won’t be able to be in London for what is sure to be one of the biggest comedy events of all of next year.

Dana Gould’s “I Know It’s Wrong” Now Available on iTunes

November 11, 2013

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Dana Gould’s “I Know It’s Wrong” Now Available on iTunes

If you didn’t have Showtime or couldn’t catch it when it aired, you can now get Dana Gould’s latest hour long comedy special “I Know It’s Wrong” on iTunes as an album.

If you have the day off today (or at any time), this might be a good way to spend it.

So, Paul Scheer and Rob Huebel Are Taping Their ‘Crash Test’ Special on a Glass Bus in LA This Weekend

November 9, 2013

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So, Paul Scheer and Rob Huebel Are Taping Their ‘Crash Test’ Special on a Glass Bus in LA This Weekend

If you think you’ve seen it all from Paul Scheer or Rob Huebel or from both Paul Scheer and Rob Huebel as Crash Test, well, you haven’t.

They are apparently taping their special for Crash Test on a 60 ft. glass bus throughout LA this weekend. See the picture at the link for proof and follow @crashtestshow on Twitter to get updates.

Dana Gould Latest Stand Up Special ‘I Know It’s Wrong’ Premieres Tonight on Showtime

November 7, 2013

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Dana Gould Latest Stand Up Special ‘I Know It’s Wrong’ Premieres Tonight on Showtime

The hysterical Dana Gould has a brand new comedy special ‘I Know It’s Wrong’ that airs tonight on Showtime at 10PM, so set your DVRs/make plans/hijack the remote at whatever bar your at and tell everyone to shut up to watch Dana say brilliantly, undeniably funny things as he does that so very well.

Steve Rannazzisi First Hour Stand Up Special ‘Manchild’ Premiering Next Week on Comedy Central

November 6, 2013

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Steve Rannazzisi First Hour Stand Up Special ‘Manchild’ Premiering Next Week on Comedy Central

Many of you might know Steve Rannazzisi from The League on FXx, but he’s also a great stand-up comedian as well. That’s why you should check out his very first hour long stand up special ‘Manchild’ next week on Comedy Central, and, if you really like it, drop $5 to buy the extended and uncut version.

Knowing how well Steve channels his anger in his stand up, it might be worth it to spend 5 clams.

Bill Cosby ‘Far From Finished’ Premiere Later This Month

November 4, 2013

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Bill Cosby ‘Far From Finished’ Premiere Later This Month

After three entire decades, Bill Cosby’s latest comedy special will hit TV on Comedy Central on Sat. Nov. 23rd 8PM under the very appropriate title Far From Finished.

In semi-Cosby style, it’s a 90 min. special rather than the traditional hour special. It will also be on Blu-Ray/DVD the following Tues. Nov. 26th.

So, just know that this is what you will be watching on that Saturday (we were there and it was everything we’ve expected from watching Cosby from start to finish) and this will be the gift you will be giving to the comedy fan in your life (even if that’s you or they have already got their own copy because they’ll want two).

Aziz Ansari’s ‘Buried Alive’ Now on Netflix

November 1, 2013

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Aziz Ansari’s ‘Buried Alive’ Now on Netflix

Aziz Ansari’s latest comedy special ‘Buried Alive’ is now online to watch at Netflix. Catch Aziz break down the futility of relationships, the greatness of magic, and more all in that fancy grey 3 piece suit.

See What Sarah Silverman’s Special Performed in a Room of About 50 People Really Looks Like

October 30, 2013

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It’s really hard to argue that comedy isn’t best enjoyed in an intimate space, which is why we have been very keen on Sarah Silverman’s latest HBO special We Are Miracles that was taped at Largo’s Little Room that has a maximum capacity well below the main room’s of around 300.

Just look at this latest promo to see how nice to very simply watch comedy in that small of a venue and also realize that we’re all going to get to watch a new Sarah Silverman stand up special on Nov. 23rd on HBO 10PM.

Preview Aziz Ansari’s Latest Comedy Special ‘Buried Alive’

October 23, 2013

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For all the jokes at The Roast of James Franco that were about Aziz hanging with Kanye, they sure don’t hold up now as Aziz Ansari is back to breaking down such absurd ideas as relationships.

Just watch this clip of his latest comedy special ‘Buried Alive’ for proof, coming to Netflix, Fri. Nov. 1st.

Tom Segura Recording His First Hour Special in Minnesota Next Month

October 19, 2013

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Tom Segura Recording His First Hour Special in Minnesota Next Month

The hysterical Tom Segura is recording his first hour long comedy special, which in our opinion is long overdue. Though he’s based in LA, the fine folks of Minneapolis, MN can catch the taping at the Goodale Theater on Nov. 9th 7PM and 9:30PM for free so long as you RSVP at the link above.

If you can somehow go to this, please do so and you wouldn’t be crazy to fly out for this if that’s something you like doing.

Sarah Silverman’s HBO Special ‘We Are Miracles’ to Premiere at End of Nov.

October 15, 2013

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Sarah Silverman’s HBO Special ‘We Are Miracles’ to Premiere at End of Nov.

The long awaited next comedy special from Sarah Silverman that was recorded at The Little Room at Largo at the Coronet Theatre is coming soon.

Specifically, Nov. 23rd at 10PM on HBO, we all will see We Are Miracles and what hopefully will be a trendsetter in not doing stand up specials in cavernous theaters. Watch a teaser at the link.

Marc Maron’s Latest Comedy Special ‘Thinky Pain’ Out on Netflix Now

October 7, 2013

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You’ve all been patiently waiting ever since This Has To Be Funny came out for the next comedy special/album to come from the mind of Marc Maron. Well, it took a little time because of that show he has on IFC, but now Thinky Pain is out to watch on Netflix.

Get into it here.

Bo Burnham Is Releasing His New Standup Special Online for Free

October 5, 2013

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Bo Burnham Is Releasing His New Standup Special Online for Free

Bo Burnham already has a poetry book out Egghead out, and, if that’s not enough Bo for you, this stand up special will be released online soon and at not cost to you.

We’re curious to see how this fares for Bo as to whether it goes, in a sense, viral, which it very well might.

Marc Maron’s Next Special ‘Thinky Pain’ on Netflix Next Week

October 4, 2013

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You might have wondered what Marc Maron has been up to outside of doing his renowned WTF podcast.

Well, it would be a stand up (though he’s making quite the trademark of perching on a stool) special to come to all of us via Netflix Mon. Oct. 7th.

Watch a clip of ‘Thinky Pain’ here and sit and wait patiently for Monday to come to watch the whole thing.

Jim Bruce Taping Comedy Special Next Week

September 27, 2013

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Jim Bruce has been around the LA comedy scene for awhile and his stand up has been sort of a hidden gem even though he’s played in so many places in this city over the years.

Bruce is taping a comedy special, I’m Dying as Fast as I Can, at The Westside Comedy Theater next week on Sun. Oct. 6th at 7PM after raising the money on Kickstarter to do so and we think you should attend not only to support indie comedy without the backing of a label, brand, etc., but someone who definitely knows how to pull off great jokes about death and suicide.

Todd Glass Next Special “Talks About Stuff” Out Next Month

September 14, 2013

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Todd Glass Next Special “Talks About Stuff” Out Next Month

A digital only released comedy special from the amazing Todd Glass is coming out very soon. In fact, you only have to wait until next week, Sept. 17th to buy, watch, laugh and repeat.

So, with that being said, look for the succinctly titled “Talks About Stuff” next Tues.

Doug Stanhope’s Beer Hall Putsch to Be Released as Album and DVD

September 5, 2013

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Currently, as part of Netflix’s expansion in stand up specials, Doug Stanhope’s latest hour Beer Hall Putsch can be seen exclusively on Netflix.

Yet, for those of you who don’t a Netflix subscription, for whatever reason, will be able to pick up a copy as an album on Sept. 17th in two weeks or as a DVD in November.

The waiting may already be long, but just Google what beer hall putsch is, if you don’t already know, and be entertained solely at the possibility of what Stanhope has to say about that.

Kathleen Madigan Will Also Release Latest Comedy Special Through Netflix

August 30, 2013

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Kathleen Madigan Will Also Release Latest Comedy Special Through Netflix

Seriously, we weren’t kidding when we’re saying that Netflix is stacking their deck when it comes to exclusively released comedy specials. Kathleen Madigan releasing her latest hour of stand up next month means that Mike Birbiglia, Doug Stanhope, Aziz Ansari, and her (and we’re guessing more to come very soon) all have/will have specials that you can only watch Netflix for the time being.

So, we guess you won’t have to leave Netflix on your computer even after you’re done watching Orange Is The New Black.

Aziz Ansari’s Latest Special “Buried Alive” To Be Released on Netflix

August 29, 2013

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Aziz Ansari’s Latest Special “Buried Alive” To Be Released on Netflix

Netflix has been on a role lately with comedy specials getting to the latest hours from Mike Birbiglia and Doug Stanhope first.

Now, Aziz Ansari is poised to be the next comedian in line to distribute his comedy special through the site, which leaves us wondering who Netflix is going to next in expanding their branding in comedy.

Greg Fitzsimmons’ Life on Stage Now Available on CD/DVD

August 27, 2013

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Greg Fitzsimmons’ first 1 hour stand up special Life on Stage is now available as a CD/DVD pack. If you didn’t get to catch its premiere on Comedy Central over a week ago, then you should definitely get in on it now.

Watch Doug Stanhope’s Latest Comedy Special “Beer Hall Putsch” on Netflix

August 26, 2013

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Watch Doug Stanhope’s Latest Comedy Special “Beer Hall Putsch” on Netflix

Doug Stanhope is keeping up with the one comedy special per year trend with the release of his latest work “Beer Hall Putsch”. It was never a big group of comedians that were/are doing that, but we’re glad that the comedians turning out material at that rate are people like Louis CK and Stanhope.

Watch Beer Hall Putsch at the link exclusively on Netflix.

Dave Attell Back at Comedy Central with Latenight Series & Stand-Up Special

August 22, 2013

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Dave Attell Back at Comedy Central with Latenight Series & Stand-Up Special

Dave Attell’s and his stand-up are coming back in full force over on TV. Both a comedy special and stand up series from Attell have been added to Comedy Central’s upcoming slate.

It would be amazing to see if Dave keeps Dave’s Old Porn going concurrently with these two new projects.

Bo Burnham Going on Tour and Taping a Special

August 18, 2013

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Bo Burnham Going on Tour and Taping a Special

Just because his under appreciated series Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous got cancelled by MTV, the wonderful Bo Burnham isn’t going to stop in comedy.

He’s currently working on a book of poetry and is now adding more dates to his current tour and comedy special taping on Sept. 20th in San Francisco, of which tickets will be available soon.

Perhaps, another TV show will come of all of this?