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Pick of the Day: Performance Anxiety (in LA) 4/26
April 21, 2022
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LA has had a penchant for doing comedy shows in odd places for decades, long before any sort of pandemic reached the county line.

One of those spots was the famed adult toy store, The Pleasure Chest, that featured the bi-weekly delight known as Performance Anxiety, hosted by Eli Olsberg. The last Performance Anxiety that was on the books was on Mar. 10, 2020 and it has been so long since that time that we forgot to see if it might even come back or if there would ever be anything to happen live and in person back at The Pleasure Chest.

Thankfully, it’s another thing that is confidently coming back to this side of the pandemic on Tues. Apr. 26th at 8PM PT (with the same nice price that they had in 2020, $7) and the same sort of fantastic line-up of comics surrounded by a bunch of sex toys and accessories.

This very first post-lockdown Performance Anxiety will feature the likes of Adam Conover, Joe Mande, River Butcher, Blair Socci, Hampton Yount, Dana Donnelly, and Subhah Agarwal.

Go get your tickets right now right here for one of the kinkier comedy shows that you’ll ever go to.

Pick of the Day: Hampton Yount (in LA) 9/11
September 9, 2021
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Hampton Yount is in that class of comedians that you should catch any time that they’re going up as Yount’s blend of satire and silliness is a pure joy to watch. So, a special evening presented and curated by them at the wondrous Dynasty Typewriter this Saturday would be, of course, a do-not-miss sort of happening.

On top of that, this Saturday is 9/11 AKA Patriot Day AKA the 20th Anniversary of Sept. 11th, 2001 and, for our money, one of the better purveyors of 9/11 jokes, for several years now, has been Hampton Yount. If you’re already going to a comedy show on 9/11, you best make it this one then. Also, the wondrous comedy stylings of Joe Kwaczala, Robin Tran, Jonah Ray, Alana Johnston, and Norm Sousa will be featured as well.

Hampton’s night at Dynasty Typewriter on 9/11 is set for 10PM PT and tickets are $20 right now and $25 on the day of. Proof of vaccination will be required. Go get your tickets right now right here.

Please Enjoy Hampton Yount’s Unaired Conspiracy Theory Comedy Pilot “Man of Truth”
October 8, 2020
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As film and TV production gets prolonged and paused and shut down, the quest for more content has led to unveiling and releasing of things that the general public would never get to see like unaired pilots, even if they were actually funny enough to warrant the public getting to see it and potentially pushing for more of it to be made.

Hampton Yount made one such pilot for SYFY called Man of Truth that put Yount position to investigate the most ridiculous conspiracy theories, but taking them as serious as any of the real ones like COINTELPRO or the Military Industrial Complex. The topic he deep dives into for the pilot if celebrity time travelers and his quest to get a hold of Matthew McConaughey is so worth a series green light by itself.

Go see the truth for yourself here.

 
February 3, 2020
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The stars of the latest iteration of Mystery Science Theater 3000, Jonah Ray, Baron Vaughn, and Hampton Yount will assemble once again to roast those sorts of movies that beg the sorts of confused questions, “How?” “Why?”

Though, this time, they’ll be doing so as themselves sans any sort of puppetry or outer space back drop. Join them at Dynasty Typewriter later this month for Destroy All Movies to revel in their razor sharp, speedy riffing.

Tickets are $15 right now and $20 on the day of. Save a bit of cash and get tickets right now right here.

Hampton Yount Keeps It Fantastically Silly and Dark on Third Album “Able.”
March 5, 2019
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Hampton Yount has always been able (pun intended?) to keep the balance of comedically pushing towards the dark side in all of his material and keeping an unmistakable silliness about it all. Hopefully, you’ve gotten a taste of that in watching his stand-up over the years, hearing his riffing on the new MST3K, or listening to him on Suicide Buddies.

This third album Able. (in the trio of Unbearable and Bearable) is the tightest and most focused offering from Hampton thus far. It’s a very, very fun ride through the whole hour no matter how dark the territory in his material (political, personal, or otherwise) gets. The album cover really hits home this album’s satirical mischief.

So, this Tuesday, Able. comes out on Audible (release on other platforms to come soon) and you can (and very much should) pre-order/get it here.

Hot Tub’s Finally Back and So Is Our Ticket Giveaway
May 31, 2018
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Hot Tub with Kurt and Kristen took Memorial Day off, which has given us a bit of Hot Tub withdrawals.

Luckily, the next show is this coming Monday and, per usual, we got tickets for you to win!

Enter for your chance to snag ‘em here: http://thecomedybureau.dola.com/giveaways
January 11, 2018
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Want to hear some of LA’s best and brightest do their first jokes of 2018? 

If yes, 50 First Jokes is always the show for you. 

Get your advance tickets here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.

Dave Ross and Hampton Yount Started a Great Podcast About Famous Suicides Called “Suicide Buddies”
December 11, 2017
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Honestly, it was only a matter of time before there was a great comedy podcast about suicide.

If you’re a fan of My Favorite Murder, Last Podcast on the Left, Dumb People Town, or The Dollop, Suicide Buddies, which just started on Feral Audio, draws on that same sort of historically comedic format with the focus pointed towards notable suicides throughout history (while riffing the whole way through).

Hosts Hampton Yount and Dave Ross (we’ve enjoyed both’s comedy so much throughout the years) take great care to bring their own comedic lens, empathy, and understanding to the topic while also making sure to note that they don’t take any of it lightly and encourage people to seek help, specifically at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (available 24 hours a day at 1-800-273-8255). 

The subject matter is fascinating and yet so dark that it almost needs levity from comedians in order for you to get through it. In fact, this podcast succeeds in that regard as well as shining a light on suicidal thoughts that will probably make you feel, if you’re having suicidal thoughts, much less alone in the world.

Famous suicides they’ve covered thus far are famous poet/author Sylvia Plath and R Budd Dwyer who killed himself on TV, which, as these sort of podcasts go, are presented with so much intriguing details that you’re probably never knew.

So, if you want to hear a comedy podcast on suicide, give a listen to Suicide Buddies at Feral Audio here.

MST3K Will Be Getting Another Season at Netflix
November 24, 2017
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Even if you had a Thanksgiving dinner where you faked your way through being “thankful” and stayed quietly, passive aggressive near family members you can’t stand, you can actually be thankful for the Thanksgiving surprise of the revived Mystery Science Theater 3000 getting another season over at Netflix.

That’s especially amazing because, if you remember, this all started from just a Kickstarter campaign.

The New MST3K Is Going on a Big Nationwide “Watch Out for Snakes” Tour
May 15, 2017
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From July 6th to August 12th, the new Mystery Science Theater 3000 will be galavanting across North America from Boston to Atlanta to Vancouver to San Diego and plenty of places in between for their “Watch Out for Snakes!” Tour.

For the live shows, Hodgson and company have something special in store:

The tour consists of two separate, completely unique shows, each with its own admission. Fans wanting the complete tour experience should purchase two tickets, one for each show. Each event will include all the things expected from an “MST3K” experience: a cheesy B-movie, hilarious riffing, wisecracking robots, silly sketches, plus – for the first time – audience participation! Show # 1 is the MST3K favorite “Eegah,” featuring all-new riffs and sketches. Show # 2 is a “Secret Surprise Film!” It’s a fun, sci-fi thriller never before featured on “MST3K” and it will be performed only in select cities.

Tickets go on sale on Friday, May 19th at noon local time for whichever city the tickets are for. We’ll definitely keep you in the loop for more updates!

The New MST3K Riffs on Stranger Things
April 17, 2017
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Whether you’re wishing for a crossover Netflix properties Stranger Things and MST3K or if you’re curious to see a bit of how the new crew of Jonah Ray, Baron Vaughn, and Hampton Yount are at the helm of heckling movies whilst in space, there’s something for both of you. 

Please enjoy the new Mystery Science Theater 3000 gang riffing on Stranger Things. 

The Revived Mystery Science Theater 3000 Is Finally Here
April 14, 2017
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You might have been waiting for years and years and years for brand new episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000. Following a record breaking Kickstarter campaign last year by MST3K creator Joel Hodgson, the wait is now over.

All 14 feature length episodes of the brand spankin’ new MST3K featuring Jonah Ray, Baron Vaughn, Hampton Yount, Felicia Day, and Patton Oswalt are here now, streaming on Netflix. 

We can’t speak for you, but we’re pretty sure this takes precedent over watching the new Fate of the Furious movie or pretty much anything else this weekend.

The New MST3K Teaser Has Just Arrived
March 22, 2017
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That’s right. The brand spankin’ new, revived Mystery Science Theater 3000 has just released a teaser for the upcoming season that starts streaming on April 14th on Netflix.

It’s only a brief look, but it looks like fans of the old MST3K and fans of Jonah Ray, The Meltdown, Hidden America, Baron Vaughn, Felicia Day, Patton Oswalt, Hampton Yount, etc. might all be happy with it.

The New “Mystery Science Theater 3000″ Officially Kicks Off on April 14th
February 22, 2017
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Jonah Ray, Hampton Yount, Baron Vaughn, Patton Oswalt, and Felicia Day are well under way with the guiding hand of creator Joel Hodgson in the revival of MST3K. 

Just get a look at that wondrous cast, signaling the impending return of Mystery Science Theater 3000.

Episodes start streaming on Friday, April 14th on Netflix.
May 29, 2016
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Get tickets here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows/events as well as open mics and corresponding maps are embedded at www.thecomedybureau.com.
April 3, 2016
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With Reunited, Josh Androsky and Bryan Cook have devised a faux panel discussion series that brings together the cast of a sitcom that never existed. On top of that, the real comedians that were supposedly on said sitcom have no idea what that sitcom was called or what it was about until the show starts.

As you might imagine, the behind-the-scenes of the sitcom wasn’t a happily-ever-after story, which makes for a really “great” reunion.

The latest edition has James Urbaniak, Baron Vaughn, Hampton Yount, and a special guest. 

It’s going down at 8:30PM on Friday, April 8th at The Hollywood Improv Comedy Lab and tickets are only $5.

The rest of our listings for comedy events and open mics along with corresponding maps are embedded at www.thecomedybureau.com. 
March 1, 2016
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Stand-up comedians Hampton Yount, Josh Sharp, Nick Rutherford, Greg Barris, Andrés Du Bouchet, Kiran Deol, Clare O’Kane, and more join host Ryan Singer and guest co-host Dave Waite in not only doing anything that isn’t stand-up, but getting delightfully weird about the whole affair.
February 18, 2016
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Get tickets here.

Poster by Dave Kloc & Garrett Ross.

Watch The New Tom Servo and Crow T. Robot from Revived MST3K Audition for the New “Star Wars”
December 2, 2015
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If you’ve been further wondering what Baron Vaughn as Tom Servo and Hampton Yount as Crow T. Robot might sound like when in action for the new Mystery Science Theater 3000, look no further than their “leaked auditions” for Star Wars: The Force Awakens on Funny or Die.

As we suspected, they look like they’re going to do just fine.

The MST3K Revival Has Almost Reached Its 4-6 Episode Goal on Kickstarter
November 30, 2015
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Hodgson and company have raised of $3,190,406 of $3,300,000 as of this post.

Ultimately, so many of us would like to see over $5.5 million raised for the new Mystery Science Theater 3000 in order to see 12 episodes featuring Jonah Ray, Baron Vaughn, Hampton Yount, Felicia Day, and a yet to be announced “evil henchmen”.

The Kickstarter campaign is inching closer to that goal, but it’s even closer to the 2nd tier goal of making 6 new MST3K episodes. There are 11 days left on the campaign and given how fast people contributed in the first go around of Joel Hodgson’s Kickstarter launch, we’re sure this is definitely within the realm of possibility.

FYI, there are only two $400 donation packages left where you can get a personalized voicemail from the new MST3K crew. Get in on all of it here.

Baron Vaughn, Hampton Yount, and Felicia Day Are Latest to Join MST3K Revival
November 24, 2015
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We’re going to venture a guess that both the MST3K loyal and newcomers to Mystery Science Theater 3000 will be pleased with this news. 

As the Kickstarter to bring back MST3K has already reached its initial goal and speeds towards its stretch goals, creator Joel Hodgson has announced the folks that will being playing the roles of Mad, Crow T. Robot, and Tom Servo as well go into some detail over the dynamics of this new iteration of MST3K.

Earlier today, Joel sent the update out that Felicia Day will be playing Mad (specifically Kinga Forrester, the daughter of Dr. Clayton Forrester), Hampton Yount will be filling the role of Crow T. Robot, and Baron Vaughn will be the next Tom Servo.

With Jonah Ray as the host, this almost rounds out a pretty swell cast, but, there seems to be a new role for an evil henchmen waiting to be announced.

Based off of who he got so far, we’re sure Joel has got someone great lined up for that role and that’s all the more reason that the Kickstarter should raise as much as it can to make as much new MST3K as possible.

Comedy Specials From Tig Notaro, Natasha Leggero, Liza Treyger, and Hampton Yount All Premiere Tonight
August 22, 2015
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As none of these conflict with their time slots, it looks like you should be watching a whole lot of great stand-up tonight. 

8PM on Comedy Central–Natasha Leggero: Live at Bimbo’s
10PM on HBO–Tig Notaro: Boyish Girl Interrupted
Midnight on Comedy Central–The Half Hour: Liza Treyger and Hampton Yount

Don’t miss out on any of this.

Watch an Extended,  Uncensored Set of Hampton Yount at “The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail”
July 11, 2015
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More often than not, when you’re watching stand-up on TV, you’re seeing a very condensed version of what you would see live. That’s part of the reason watching comedy live is always better.

As a perfect example, watch the tour de force that is Hampton Yount do his full set from this season of The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail.

Season 2 of “The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail” Premieres Tonight
June 30, 2015
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Tune whatever TV you’re watching to Comedy Central at 12:30AM tonight to catch the premiere of season 2 of The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail. There’s lots of fun that will be had in this first episode with Hampton Yount, Cameron Esposito, Abbi Jacobson/Ilana Glazer and Andy Daly. 

Also, you can catch Kumail on Conan, probably talking about the premiere too at 11PM on TBS.

Get an Inside Look of Season 2 of “The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail” and The Whole Line-Up
June 26, 2015
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We went to as many of the tapings for season 2 of The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail and we have to say you’re in for lots of treats, many of which involve actual food.

Just watch this behind-the-scenes/inside look/interview with Jonah Ray, Kumail Nanjiani, and producer Emily Gordon to get a sense of the fun that’s in store for all of you.

Also, here’s everyone that’s going to be on this season of The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail:

Hampton Yount
Matt Braunger
Adam Pally
Gil Ozeri
Sean Patton
Beth Stelling
Natasha Leggero
Cameron Esposito
Broad City (Abbi Jacobson & Ilana Glazer)
Fred Armisen
Andy Daly
Claudia O’Doherty
Andrew Santino
Joe Mande
John Early
Al Madrigal
Ron Funches
Aparna Nancherla
Hannibal Buress
Kate Berlant
Paul Scheer
Lauren Lapkus
Nick Thune
John Mulaney
Brent Weinbach
Thomas Middleditch
Jak Knight
Bridget Everett
Kurt Braunohler
Brett Gelman
Chelsea Peretti

By now, we have a feeling that you’re going to be into all of this.

Tune in Tues. night, Jun. 30th, 12:30AM on Comedy Central for the premiere.

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