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Pick of the Day: Mike O’Brien Porn Plays (in LA) 1/28
January 4, 2024
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One of the most delightfully off-kilter minds in comedy today belongs to the head of one Mike O’Brien. A true comedy multihypenate (AP Bio, I Think You Should Leave, SNL, stand-up), you can always count on Mike to delightfully come out of left field with whatever he’s doing on stage or screen.

Cue Porn Plays, Mike’s latest experiment where he is taking real dialogue from real pornos then writing the entire other half in the form of one act plays AND having zero nudity or sex be part of the actual shows. If there’s to be an uncanny valley in the form of writing, this might be it.

Witness Mike’s creation on Sun. Jan. 28th at 7PM at The Elysian. Tickets are only $16 right now and you best go get them here.

 

Pick of the Day: Summer School: Entertainment Community Fund Benefit (in LA) 6/1
May 31, 2023
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We’re almost at a month since this current WGA Strike began and all signs point towards it continuing for more weeks to come. As such, anything supporting the Entertainment Community Fund is crucial right now as many of those on the picket line are of humble means and are currently living off of reserves in their bank account.

There already have been a few comedy benefits supporting the ECF already in LA and NYC and there are sure more to come including the one, Summer School, happening this Thurs. Jun. 1st at 7PM at the Virgil that will double as a benefit for the ECF and People’s City Council Mutual Aid LA Fund. 

The likes of such comedy stars (as well as a couple SNL folks) will be in attendance including: Andrew Dismukes, Adam Conover, Mike O’Brien, Jenny Yang, Katrina Davis, and Sophie Delaney along with hosts Aly Dixon, Elizabeth Schantz, and Jess Uhler.

Tickets are only $15 and admission is free for WGA members. Go get tickets and support the ECF/PCC Mutual Aid/WGA Strike here.
May 28, 2019
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Though A.P. Bio has gotten the ax (for now), it still can strive to get some revenge on NBC by living well and snagging some awards in the upcoming awards season. 

As this is the case, a conversation “with the cast and executive producers of A.P. Bio, including Mike O’Brien (Executive Producer), Patton Oswalt, Glenn Howerton, Lyric Lewis, Mary Sohn, Jean Villepique, and Paula Pell*.” ought to be pretty damn fascinating as well as a fun deep dive into what makes this show special (and why it should be saved). 

Don’t miss out on exactly that at FYC at UCB @ UCB Sunset next week. Tickets are $12 and you can (and should) snag ‘em here.

 *line-up subject to change
March 22, 2019
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The mind of Mike O’Brien (A.P. Bio, SNL) is one of the funnest things to dive into. His absurdity is such a joy to bounce around in as evidenced by his sketch album Tasty Radio.

So, Mike is doing 45 min. of solo sketches at UCB Franklin next week, Sat. Mar. 30th at 10PM and based off what we just said, you shouldn’t miss it. Get tickets for $12 here.
July 3, 2018
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Really, you should be taking any opportunity to catch Mike O’Brien, but this upcoming show this Sunday ought to be pretty special. The line-up includes the current host of MST3K, Esposito who just released a great special Rape Jokes, and a comedic performance artist extraordinaire whose viral videos you’ve probably have seen many times over.

Really, we have a feeling this will be worth finding parking on the Sunset Strip. 

Get tickets here.

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

Mike O’Brien Idealizes What He’d Like Out of an Audiobook of the Kama Sutra
May 9, 2018
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Mike O’Brien reinforces the idea that he’s one of the funniest minds around. No further explanation needed.

Just push play here.
April 30, 2018
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Hailing from NYC, the wondrous Patti Harrison and Catherine Cohen are bringing up a very stacked line-up to “give them lectures on guy stuff so that they can finally fit in.”

Sounds like the “perfect time” for such a thing (not to mention that the line-up is again, so damn stacked)

Tickets are $7 and you can and really should get them here.

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

Mike O’Brien’s “AP Bio” Starring Glenn Howerton Gets Series Order at NBC
May 10, 2017
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Mike O’Brien’s “AP Bio” Starring Glenn Howerton Gets Series Order at NBC

We’re glad that Mike O’Brien will have another show on the air and that it’ll involve Glenn Howerton scheming high achieving students.

Does that mean The D.E.N.N.I.S. System from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia find its way into an actual classroom? 
March 12, 2017
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Much of UCB’s best and brightest (really, they’re some of our favorites to rise from the UCB stage) are doing bits, characters, and sketches in this new monthly showcase produced by Nick Ciarelli and Bradford Evans, Atlantic City, starting this week.

The line-up is stacked and we really think you should get your tickets sooner rather than later. They’re $7 and you can (and should) get them here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, and maps can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com
November 28, 2016
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Mike O’Brien from 7 Minutes in Heaven with Mike O’Brien and SNL fame and Mark Raterman from one of the most respected improv troupes around, Cook County Social Club are putting on their own stellar night of comedy variety with The Go’Head Show featuring the likes of TJ Miller, Beth Stelling, and Chris Redd.

Tickets are $8 online and $10 at door at Nerdmelt. You can (and really should) get your tickets here.

Nick Kroll & Stephen Colbert, Conan O’Brien & Ryan Reynolds, and Eric Andre & Mike O’Brien All End in the Same Spectacular Fashion
November 3, 2016
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Comedians and actors Nick Kroll, Stephen Colbert, Conan O’Brien, Ryan Reynolds, Eric Andre, and Mike O’Brien are all pretty much straight as far as we know.

Yet, something was in the air yesterday, perhaps the looming end of the century old Curse of the Billy Goat, that had all three interviews end in the same spectacular fashion.  

Well, without giving too much away, Mike O’Brien’s 7 Minutes in Heaven ends how he tries to end all episodes of 7 Minutes in Heaven and Conan O’Brien reenacts the Notebook with Ryan Reynolds. 

You can take a wild guess what the common link between these interviews are or just enjoy watching male friendship be taken to the next level between the likes of Colbert and Kroll.

Jim Gaffigan Goes “7 Minutes in Heaven with Mike O’Brien”
August 11, 2016
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Although hijinks is the name of the game when it comes to Mike O’Brien’s absurdly intimate 7 Minutes in Heaven web series, it’s always refreshing to see who and how down people are for O’Brien’s super specific party games and general tomfoolery.

This latest episode with Jim Gaffigan as a guest is another perfect example of that. Watch it here.

Eva Longoria Joins Mike O’Brien on Latest “7 Minutes in Heaven” and Gets Special Award
June 30, 2016
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Eva Longoria heightens the awkwardness pretty well of the already awkward 7 Minutes in Heaven with Mike O’Brien. 

In fact, she did so well that she received an honorary trophy hand made and made up by Mike O’Brien himself.

Watch it here.

Mike O’Brien Gets the Tables Turned on Him a Little Bit by Sarah Silverman in New “7 Minutes in Heaven”
June 2, 2016
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Mike O’Brien’s 7 Minutes in Heaven is officially back and the first episode is a doozy.

The guest is Sarah Silverman and she put Mike in more awkward place, in a great way, than a lot of other guests have ever done.

Watch what happens here.

7 Minutes in Heaven with Mike O’Brien Is Back This Week
May 31, 2016
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There really isn’t anyone better at awkward interviews inside of an actual closet than Mike O’Brien.

That’s why we’re happy to hear that one of Above Average’s best series, 7 Minutes in Heaven, is back this week, starting Thursday, June 2nd.

Here’s a teaser in case you think we’re making this up.
May 11, 2016
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More details here.

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

John Cena Let’s Mike O’Brien Go “7 Minutes in Heaven” with Him
December 29, 2015
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After a much too long hiatus, Mike O’Brien has returned to the closet for his uber-intimate interview series, 7 Minutes in Heaven. 

This time, squished in the closet with him is WWE-superstar-that-is-headed-to-comedy John Cena.

Hopefully, you’re not surprised with how silly Cena gets with Mike.

Watch it here.

Mike O’Brien’s Sketch Comedy Album “Tasty Radio” Out Now
November 6, 2015
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The percentage of sketch comedy albums that exist within the comedy album pie is very much a thin sliver. The percentage of sketch comedy albums worth listening to is an even thinner slice of that pie, but Mike O’Brien’s Tasty Radio manages to fit right in.

Armed with a bunch of guest voice talent including his SNL compatriots, celebrities he’s cool with, as well as an clear absurdist itch that being at SNL couldn’t quite scratch just right, Mike O’Brien let his calculated silliness run wild with Scarlett Johansson’s sexiness put to the test with reading Bible verses, an unusual sex hotline, etc. 

You can get Mike’s Tasty Radio off of Comedy Dynamics right here.

Mike O’Brien Has Gone from SNL to Making a Whole Sketch Comedy Album “Tasty Radio”
October 5, 2015
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Mike O’Brien may have stepped away from SNL full time, but he’s still making sketches a plenty as he is putting an entire sketch comedy album.

Entitled Tasty Radio, O’Brien gets to get as weird as he wants along with the voices of Scarlett Johansson, Fred Armisen, Vanessa Bayer, Neil Casey, Bill Hader, Nasim Pedrad, Cecily Strong, Jason Sudeikis, Jorma Taccone, and way more.

It comes out from Comedy Dynamics on Oct. 30th, but you can preview this “Fun Girls” track right here right now.

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