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Pick of the Day: The Dollop 10 Year Anniversary (in LA) 4/27

March 20, 2024
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Though perhaps he did not know that having Gareth Reynolds riff, often startled, at the true absurdity of a deep cut history lesson (and how often alarmingly relevant it is today), but Dave Anthony had some kind of hunch that his excavating a particular flavor of American history (and the history of wherever this podcast his toured) with comedic act outs and banter would be something to chase wherever it led.

10 years later, The Dollop, reigns as one of the best pieces of edutainment around, not just in the podcast realm. Hundreds upon hundreds of episode of Dave and Gary and, from time to time, some amazing guests (Rory Scovel, Wil Anderson automatically come to mind) give the best slice of history that makes us all really rue the history education we received at any level of schooling.

With that in mind, Dave and “Gary” are celebrating the momentous 10 year anniversary of The Dollop in LA at The Palace Theatre in DTLA on Sat. Apr. 27th at 7PM with very, very special guests James Adomian and Karen Kilgariff. We bet even if this is the first time of hearing about the Dollop, you’d have grand ole time. Tickets start at $60 and you best go get them here.

 

Pick of the Day: The Dollop Podcast Live-stream 1/21

January 18, 2021
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This week is indeed the week of the inauguration of the 46th President of the United States and because the 45th was such an evil nimrod, this week is going to be yet another momentous and very likely tumultuous point in history that we’re all having to live through.

So, it might be nice to tune into another live-stream edition of the radical comedy, American history podcast, The Dollop, to further understand and how the United States brashly lumbered and tumbled to where we are now. Also, Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds continually put the perfect dollops of comedic frosting on whatever dark corners of American history they’re covering and this latest live-stream episode should be no different.

So, you best get your tickets for The Dollop LIVE, streaming on Thurs. Jan. 21st at 6PM PT/9PM ET for $20 ($75 for VIP).

Pick of the Day: The Dollop Live Show 11/19

November 12, 2020
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The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds remains one of the best podcasts that points out some of the most egregiously overlooked bits of American History. Often, Dave and Gareth point out, while hilariously riffing of course, how we all got here and that there has indeed been precedent for the current chaos that reigns over us (even as Trump’s presidency is hopefully devolving into some sort of death rattle before getting kicked out of office).

They’ll be doing another special live virtual episode of The Dollop next week on Thurs. Nov. 19th at 6PM PT/9PM ET via Looped Live and yes, there will be a VIP Meet-and-Greet too for $75. If you just want access to the live-stream, it’ll only run you $20. In any case, you really ought to get your tickets soon right here.

Pick of the Day: The Dollop LIVE Online 9/24

September 16, 2020
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It has our stance for quite awhile that The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds is both one of the best podcasts for satirically exploring all the weird dark corners of American history and beyond and also one of the most important podcasts around because it brings to light important events and details that one definitely didn’t get while in your standard issue history class.

Knowing your history has always been very important, but seems more vital at this point in time where the whole world is reckoning with its past and how it lead to this present and could lead to a more dystopian future.

So, one absolutely shouldn’t miss out on a virtually live episode of The Dollop next week, Thurs. Sept. 24th at 6PM PT. Tickets are going for $20, but if you pay $75 you’ll get a virtual 1-on-1 meet-and-greet with Dave and Gareth. In either case, please go get tickets here!

 

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

Gareth Reynolds’ Riddled With Disease Is the Sort of Terrific Album You’d Expect from The Dollop Co-Host

December 6, 2019
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Truly, it shouldn’t come as any surprise that the co-host of The Dollop, the amazing biweekly American history podcast (and one of our all-time favorites) with Dave Anthony and Gareth, would put out a proper comedy album that offers a very satisfying, very funny listen. 

Gareth Reynolds’ debut album “Riddled With Disease” delivers on that notion and showcases what Reynolds’ cherished commentary, riffs, and act-outs on an ep. of The Dollop would be like if applied to his own life. There is a spirited bounce and a great deal of play in every tale and premise, but it’s all very sharply observed and carefully constructed. Simply put, Gareth is just a pure delight to listen to, no matter what he’s talking about (and Riddled with Disease spans a whole range from his cat, Jose, to the overarching topic of racism) and this album is proof of that. In fact, you don’t even need to know who Foghat is to enjoy his Foghat story.

So, please, please, please go get and enjoy Gareth Reynolds’ Riddled with Disease from Comedy Dynamics here.

Per Our Thanksgiving Tradition, Here’s the Dollop’s Episode on Thanksgiving

November 28, 2019
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Per Our Thanksgiving Tradition, Here’s the Dollop’s Episode on Thanksgiving

Every Thanksgiving, we like to partake in the wonderful podcast, The Dollop, and hosts Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds’ deep dive into the history of the first and second Thanksgiving that ever happened in America.

Isn’t tradition great? 

Happy Thanksgiving/National Day of Mourning.

The Dollop Expands for England and U.K. Spin-Off

August 29, 2019
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For years now, Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds have gallivanted through America and Australian (and Icelandic) history’s weirdest and darkest moments for one of the best comedy/history podcasts in existence, The Dollop.

On occasion, when Gareth gets to flip the format of reading the story that Dave would have no idea about, it’ll get to cover some UK history (Phantom of the Open and Tommy Cooper are some really stellar episodes).

Well, the time has come (especially as they’re going on tour in the UK) for them to cover some of Great Britain’s darkest and weirdest historic moments, of which they have plenty (maybe more as they’ve been around longer than the US and Australia?).

Dave and Gareth have 10 eps. lined up for what they’re calling The Dollop England and the UK. Already, two episodes are up; one covering a rather sinister charlatan and the other on one of the most famous/infamous mascots in UK sports history. 

We can only hope that the live eps. have the crowds chant Garfy when Gareth takes to the stage as a British twist on the “Gary chant” at all other live Dollop tapings.

Get into The Dollop England & the UK here or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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July 19, 2019
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If there’s a reason to make your way out to the Irvine Improv, it definitely should be for a live taping of The Dollop podcast. Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds trailblazing American history/dark comedy podcast is one of the best podcasts around and live episodes are definitely a must see.

So, don’t miss out on Thurs. Aug. 15th at 8PM at The Irvine Improv (in the Irvine Spectrum). Tickets are $30 (plus 2 item min.). Go get tickets here.

November 20, 2018
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It has been a minute or two since The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds has done a live LA show, but they finally have one lined up for 7PM Saturday, January 19th next year at DTLA’s Palace Theater.

As always, along with Gareth, we’ll be intensely curious to see what Dave brings up this time that uncovers some dark thing about LA (or even specifically downtown) that we might have not known about and then Gareth and Dave riff the humor out of said darkness.

Tickets are ranging from $10 (that’s for “May Be 100% Blocked Views) to $55.50. Go get your tickets here quick

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

We Acknowledge That It’s Thanksgiving 2018 Today.

November 23, 2017
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It’s a national holiday, which leaves us with little to do here at the offices of The Comedy Bureau (though we are still here for some reason). 

(also we’re thankful to all of you that support us so we can support you and, as a whole, make comedy in LA and beyond better) 

In any case, join us in our new annual tradition of hearing about the not so nice 2nd Thanksgiving from Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds on The Dollop.

Then, for a dessert/palate cleanser, enjoy a new, sweet trip down memory lane with Rick & Morty’s Mr. Poopybutthole.

May your Thanksgiving be tolerable.

The Dollop Hits Their 300th Episode, Does a Back-to-Back Episode on Trump, and Is Also Headed to Thailand for a Podcast Festival

November 15, 2017
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As they have just surpassed 300 episodes, The Dollop just showed why there are one of the best comedy podcasts around (that also happens to be one of the best history podcasts around too). 

They did a devastating set of back-to-back episodes on Trump showing why the 25th Amendment should he have been enacted for his impeachment on Day 1 of his presidency. In fact, their go-to designer, James Fosdike, made a special design (seen above) for the occasion that you can buy on a t-shirt.

On top of that, hosts Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds will be doing their first episode in Thailand, a place largely untouched by English language podcasts for The Koh Samui International Podcast Festival. It’ll be a whole week of fun just between Aussie podcast The Little Dum Dum Club and The Dollop in June 2018.

We cannot wait to see what Dave comes up with when tackling Thai history, not to mention how he’ll end up pronouncing everything. 

April 13, 2017
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One of our favorite all time podcasts, The Dollop, is coming out with a book, The United States of Absurdity (pre-order it here).

To mark the occassion, they’re doing a live Dollop at Nerdmelt next month with guest Sarah Tiana. 

Tickets are still available at $15 a pop 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.

Salt Lake City Has a Pretty Swell Looking Golden Spike Comedy & Podcast Festival Kicking Off Tomorrow

March 8, 2017
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From March 8th (i.e. tomorrow)-Mar. 11th in Downtown Salt Lake City, The Golden Spike Comedy Festival will serve up a pretty a great offering of stand-up, podcasts, and more.

Just look at the flyer above.

There are individual tickets available as well as a pass for 20 shows for the nice price of $20.

Get more details on The Golden Spike Comedy Festival here.

The Dollop Is Going on a Big U.S. (Plus Iceland) Tour

February 7, 2017
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One of our absolute favorite podcasts, The Dollop, has just set their official dates for their latest tour across North America, which includes one stop in Reykjavik, Iceland. 

While hosts Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds have toured extensively through Australia, this will be the first time that Dave is going to a non-English speaking country really giving some international touring cred to The Dollop. 

Also, a second NYC show has just been added FYI.

You can get tickets and the most up-to-date schedule of this tour right here. If you’re aiming to go, you’ll want to get the tickets quick by the way.

The Dollop Podcast Is Coming Out with Their Own Book “The United States of Absurdity”

October 5, 2016
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For over 200 episodes now, Dave Anthony, Gareth Reynolds, and a plethora of comedy’s best and brightest have gone through the weirdest, most overlooked chapters of history on the hit podcast The Dollop.

Many of the stories that they riff over seem so incredulous that you might want some corresponding images, which might leave those with a weak mind’s eye high and dry. 

Luckily, The United States of Absurdity: Untold Stories from American History by Anthony and Reynolds will fill that very need going over their signature dives into bizarre historical nooks and crannies with accompanying illustration as well as trivia and timelines.

The book doesn’t come out until May 9th, 2017, but you can (and should) pre-order it now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iBooks, Google Books, and Indie Bound.

The 2016 LA Podcast Festival Line-up Is as Big as Can Be

September 1, 2016
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For years now, The LA Podcast Festival has been growing exponentially right along with the medium of podcasting itself.

As you can clearly see with the line-up on the flyer above, not only are there dozens of the biggest podcasts around, but they’re doing pay-per-view this year. 

You can and should get your passes, tickets, and accommodations for this year’s LA Podcast Festival, still at The Sofitel in Beverly Hills, ASAP right here.

Watch The Dollop’s Live Episode at The LA Podcast Festival

November 9, 2014
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The Dollop, the new podcast hosted by Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds, is something that you absolutely should subscribe to listen to, especially if you wondering about all the a-holes in history that you never learned about in any level of your education.

As an example, just watch the entire episode that they recorded live at this year’s LA Podcast Festival that focused on President James A. Garfield’s assassin, Charles Guiteau. Leave it to Anthony, Reynolds and guest Wil Anderson to make that so much damn fun.

Watch it all here.

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