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Morning Debriefing 12/27/10

December 27, 2010
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alonzo bodden, big trouble in little tokyo, blitzkroeger, chain of command, comedy and magic club, comedy bureau, comedy crawl, donate, echo park, eddie pepitone, failedrockbandmovies, fatindiebands, hashtags, hermosa beach, hollywood, interview with a virgin, jan davidson, jeremy paul, joe braza, la, marty's, matt knudsen, morning debriefing, open mic run, patton oswalt, russell corona, sal's comedy hole, Señor Fish, tony sam, tribal cafe

1) Hashtags. #whatthehellisthis? #whydoIcare?  Partially as a necessity to promote one’s self as a performer and partially as an indulgence into one’s own belief in their own genius, being on Twitter for comedians, not only in LA, but around the world, seems like a natural occurrence.  Many comedians indeed just promote their shows/videos/podcasts/etc. while others tweet absolutely everything they do while other others even go further and actually utilize Twitter as a sort of “open mic” for jokes that might actually might make it into their act.  Taking that all into consideration, the newest and possibly most interesting “comedian trend” on Twitter is the “joke hashtag” where a random, arcane topic, such as “fat indie bands”, is preceded by the “#” symbol and has no spaces in between, which follows an attempt at that topic.  Ex. “@blitzkroeger Rage Against the Blood Pressure Machine #fatindiebands”.  If you like subjecting yourself to following 400 people on Twitter and reading EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEIR TWEETS, then you’ll notice that many comedians all the way from big time “names” like Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) to some excellent “no-name” writers spend a considerable amount of time coming up for more tweets to add to that “joke hashtag”, when they will most likely never in their entire lifetime on stage, ever use any of that.  In fact, nearly all of these types of tweets are extremely pun based and I can hardly see anyone using them onstage ever, much less on tour/on the road where Twitter terminology is quite possibly a foreign language.  Yet, as a comedian, I feel compelled, like it’s running laps during 6th grade P.E. to join in on the “joke hashtag” fest.  As this keeps happening and my time to be productive/be the Comedy Bureau is eaten away at, I ask myself why do I succumb to this and I’ve concluded that joining in on these “joke hashtags” is the new form of “riffing” over dinner or while smoking outside that, above all else, keeps you sharp, thinking on your toes, and ready for something that isn’t in your element.  As I’ve come to see the value in thinking what some more “#failedrockbandmovies” are, I would say to comics, perhaps join in on some “joke hashtags” to work out your brain for later when writing your own material and, sometimes (emphasis on sometimes) to actually have fun. #whatanovelconcept #articlesnoonecaresabout

2) For branding purposes only, I am maintaining the term “COMEDY CRAWL” for tonight even though there is only one show I would recommend.  For tonight, go to Alonzo Bodden @ Comedy and Magic Club 8PM $15/2 drink min.

3) OPEN MIC RUN: SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA/Starts 6PM/one item min., TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA (Echo Park)/Starts 8:30PM, MARTY’S/THE OPEN MIC 7351 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/5PM to 11PM/$5/multiple sets allowed

4) It has been brought to my attention that people actually read the CHAIN OF COMMAND section of the Comedy Bureau and are curious as to the nature of the other members.  Consigliere Joe Braza, Field Liaison Jeremy Paul, and Assistant to the Field Liaison Russell Corona are all dedicated members of the Comedy Bureau hand picked by me/the Bureau Director himself to ensure that I don’t go completely insane in trying to issue out the “debriefing” everyday.  Also, they take care a lot of heavy lifting and any ancillary dirty work that I need done.  In addition to all of that, they comprise of some of the funniest folks I know.  To all those interested in contributing to the Comedy Bureau, before you find me, I’ll find you OR just e-mail thecomedybureau@gmail.com

5) It was asked of me several weeks ago that I list the “Pound for Pound” Open Mics in the Los Angeles area for every day of the week as I’m the guy whose willing to drive to such mythical places as Alhambra and Carson and even beyond for some stage time.  The wait for this list is over… tomorrow and then everyone can see what’s the best place to actually try out material instead of risking doing so when booked.

6) TOMORROW is the premiere of Part 8 of the Big Trouble in Little Tokyo Open Mic.  Don’t miss cheap food, cheap beer, cheap Tony Sam and Matt Knudsen, some cheap great laughs, and cheap “big trouble” at Señor Fish.  Be at 422 E. 1st St., Los Angeles, CA at 6:30PM for sign-up and 7PM for the start.  That is all.

7) The Comedy Bureau “Tips Its Hat” today to JAN DAVIDSON-“Interview with a Virgin”  Being named one of the “Funniest Moms in America” by Nick at Nite might lead you to believe that Jan Davidson tells cute jokes about her kids, but you couldn’t be more mistaken.  Jan is one of the more edgy, innovative, amazing performers amongst, not just mothers, but all comics that I’ve come across in my travels as the Comedy Bureau and certainly a joy to watch.  Please check her myspace page and/or back at the Comedy Bureau for more on Jan and her next performance.

8) From the “You Should Have Been There” Lagoon: Eddie Pepitone heckles himself

9) Donate to the Comedy Bureau because I still don’t work for LA weekly or the LA times and don’t have a glass office, which this lovely minimalist inspired site might lead you to believe.

10) In reference to my act, I was just told by my dad that “being unable to get a girl” and “hating your mother” are not relatable topics of discussion.  I must be out of touch with our “zeitgeist” as everyone is APPARENTLY successfully dating and are members of a fully functional, totally agreeable nuclear family unit.  My apologies Comedy Community/Los Angeles/America.

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Morning Debriefing 12/27/10

December 27, 2010
Uncategorized
alonzo bodden, big trouble in little tokyo, blitzkroeger, chain of command, comedy and magic club, comedy bureau, comedy crawl, donate, echo park, eddie pepitone, failedrockbandmovies, fatindiebands, hashtags, hermosa beach, hollywood, interview with a virgin, jan davidson, jeremy paul, joe braza, la, marty's, matt knudsen, open mic run, patton oswalt, russell corona, sal's comedy hole, Señor Fish, tony sam, tribal cafe

1) Hashtags. #whatthehellisthis? #whydoIcare?  Partially as a necessity to promote one’s self as a performer and partially as an indulgence into one’s own belief in their own genius, being on Twitter for comedians, not only in LA, but around the world, seems like a natural occurrence.  Many comedians indeed just promote their shows/videos/podcasts/etc. while others tweet absolutely everything they do while other others even go further and actually utilize Twitter as a sort of “open mic” for jokes that might actually might make it into their act.  Taking that all into consideration, the newest and possibly most interesting “comedian trend” on Twitter is the “joke hashtag” where a random, arcane topic, such as “fat indie bands”, is preceded by the “#” symbol and has no spaces in between, which follows an attempt at that topic.  Ex. “@blitzkroeger Rage Against the Blood Pressure Machine #fatindiebands”.  If you like subjecting yourself to following 400 people on Twitter and reading EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEIR TWEETS, then you’ll notice that many comedians all the way from big time “names” like Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) to some excellent “no-name” writers spend a considerable amount of time coming up for more tweets to add to that “joke hashtag”, when they will most likely never in their entire lifetime on stage, ever use any of that.  In fact, nearly all of these types of tweets are extremely pun based and I can hardly see anyone using them onstage ever, much less on tour/on the road where Twitter terminology is quite possibly a foreign language.  Yet, as a comedian, I feel compelled, like it’s running laps during 6th grade P.E. to join in on the “joke hashtag” fest.  As this keeps happening and my time to be productive/be the Comedy Bureau is eaten away at, I ask myself why do I succumb to this and I’ve concluded that joining in on these “joke hashtags” is the new form of “riffing” over dinner or while smoking outside that, above all else, keeps you sharp, thinking on your toes, and ready for something that isn’t in your element.  As I’ve come to see the value in thinking what some more “#failedrockbandmovies” are, I would say to comics, perhaps join in on some “joke hashtags” to work out your brain for later when writing your own material and, sometimes (emphasis on sometimes) to actually have fun. #whatanovelconcept #articlesnoonecaresabout

2) For branding purposes only, I am maintaining the term “COMEDY CRAWL” for tonight even though there is only one show I would recommend.  For tonight, go to Alonzo Bodden @ Comedy and Magic Club 8PM $15/2 drink min.

3) OPEN MIC RUN: SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA/Starts 6PM/one item min., TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA (Echo Park)/Starts 8:30PM, MARTY’S/THE OPEN MIC 7351 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/5PM to 11PM/$5/multiple sets allowed

4) It has been brought to my attention that people actually read the CHAIN OF COMMAND section of the Comedy Bureau and are curious as to the nature of the other members.  Consigliere Joe Braza, Field Liaison Jeremy Paul, and Assistant to the Field Liaison Russell Corona are all dedicated members of the Comedy Bureau hand picked by me/the Bureau Director himself to ensure that I don’t go completely insane in trying to issue out the “debriefing” everyday.  Also, they take care a lot of heavy lifting and any ancillary dirty work that I need done.  In addition to all of that, they comprise of some of the funniest folks I know.  To all those interested in contributing to the Comedy Bureau, before you find me, I’ll find you OR just e-mail thecomedybureau@gmail.com

5) It was asked of me several weeks ago that I list the “Pound for Pound” Open Mics in the Los Angeles area for every day of the week as I’m the guy whose willing to drive to such mythical places as Alhambra and Carson and even beyond for some stage time.  The wait for this list is over… tomorrow and then everyone can see what’s the best place to actually try out material instead of risking doing so when booked.

6) TOMORROW is the premiere of Part 8 of the Big Trouble in Little Tokyo Open Mic.  Don’t miss cheap food, cheap beer, cheap Tony Sam and Matt Knudsen, some cheap great laughs, and cheap “big trouble” at Señor Fish.  Be at 422 E. 1st St., Los Angeles, CA at 6:30PM for sign-up and 7PM for the start.  That is all.

7) The Comedy Bureau “Tips Its Hat” today to JAN DAVIDSON-“Interview with a Virgin”  Being named one of the “Funniest Moms in America” by Nick at Nite might lead you to believe that Jan Davidson tells cute jokes about her kids, but you couldn’t be more mistaken.  Jan is one of the more edgy, innovative, amazing performers amongst, not just mothers, but all comics that I’ve come across in my travels as the Comedy Bureau and certainly a joy to watch.  Please check her myspace page and/or back at the Comedy Bureau for more on Jan and her next performance.

8) From the “You Should Have Been There” Lagoon: Eddie Pepitone heckles himself

9) Donate to the Comedy Bureau because I still don’t work for LA weekly or the LA times and don’t have a glass office, which this lovely minimalist inspired site might lead you to believe.

10) In reference to my act, I was just told by my dad that “being unable to get a girl” and “hating your mother” are not relatable topics of discussion.  I must be out of touch with our “zeitgeist” as everyone is APPARENTLY successfully dating and are members of a fully functional, totally agreeable nuclear family unit.  My apologies Comedy Community/Los Angeles/America.

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Morning Debriefing 12/26/10

December 26, 2010
Uncategorized
6 acks, asssscat, asterios kokkinos, big trouble in little tokyo, chat loggin, comedy bureau, comedy crawl, donate, esther povitsky, family of tumblrs, hollywood, improv, joe braza, la, marty's, matt knudsen, mission statement, mitch hedberg, morning debriefing, open mic run, president baby, sal's comedy hole, shitty jobs, sunset grill, that 70s show, tony sam, ucb, what happened on the internet today

1) The amazingly funny LA comedian Asterios Kokkinos along with his “Family of Tumblrs” has taken comedy via “online minutiae” to an entirely new level.  With what essentially is 5 entirely different blogs through upstart social networking site www.tumblr.com, all with a very specific theme, showcases the depth and vastness of Asterios’ knowledge of popular culture and his overall cleverness.  From a blog about pitching “horribly awesome” screenplay ideas (Presidentbaby.com), to a blog featuring “What Happened on the Internet Today” (whotit.tumblr.com), to a blog that has transcripts of Asterios’ various hilarious online conversations (chatloggin.tumblr.com), to his own personal blog (asterios.tumblr.com), and even to a blog parodying Billy Joel standard “Movin’ Out” (6acks.tumblr.com), Kokkinos not only offers up several great ways to see his sensational comedy to the entire world, but does so in basically one neatly wrapped online package.  Be sure to check out Asterios’ Family of Tumblrs and check back at the Comedy Bureau to see if he adds any more to the 5 featured here as well as when he’s performing LIVE (you really don’t want to miss out on that).

2) Done with Christmas?  You should be.  Don’t you dare go to a damn sale and succumb to things you don’t need being 70% off.  Go on tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL, which will cost less than the mysterious $200 receipt you’ll inevitably rack up if you go to any major retailer today.  Start with ASSSSCAT @ UCB Theatre 7:30PM FREE, then go to Holiday All Stars @ Hollywood Improv 8PM $14/2 item min, and finish with Shitty Jobs @ UCB Theatre 11PM $5.

3) OPEN MIC RUN: SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA/Starts 6 PM/one item min., SUNSET GRILL (call 323 851 5557 before going) 7439 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Starts 7PM/one item min., MARTY’S/THE OPEN MIC 7351 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/5PM to 11PM/$5/multiple sets allowed.

4) Why wait until the New Year for this…?  Christmas already passed, so here’s is the COMEDY BUREAU MISSION STATEMENT: The Comedy Bureau is, above all, committed to advancing the art form of Comedy in the Greater Los Angeles Metropolitan Area and beyond as well as enlightening the general population about the funniest and most creative Los Angeles based comedic performers.

5) The newest member of the Comedy Bureau: Field Agent Joe Braza (there’s absolutely no difference in responsibility between Liaison and Agent).  Welcome. (cue mic toss)

6) Big Trouble in Little Tokyo Open Mic is BACK-ACK-ACK-ACK-ACK-ACK (6acks.tumblr.com) this Tuesday 12/28 with none other than TONY SAM and MATT KNUDSEN!!! I shouldn’t have to say anything else about $2 fish tacos, etc.  Señor Fish. Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM.

7) The Comedy Bureau “Tips Its Hat” today to ESTHER POVITSKY-“@Little_Esther I hate it when my slave pulls the "I’m your mother” card.“  Doing shows with Esther BEFORE Joe Rogan "tested” her, so to speak, by taking her on the road, was always a delight.  The incredibly petite Esther is deceptive in her comedy with a dry, more honest sense of humor.  Here’s her blog and her Twitter, two things you shouldn’t miss.

8) From the “You Should Have Been There” Lagoon: Mitch Hedberg in That 70s Show

9) Donate to the Comedy Bureau, especially if you’re returning something that allows for actual cash and not just store credit.  It’s still the time for the “holiday spirit”, right?

10) Now that Christmas has passed, we can go to the Martin Luther King Jr. Day “material”.

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Morning Debriefing 12/26/10

December 26, 2010
Uncategorized
6 acks, asssscat, asterios kokkinos, big trouble in little tokyo, chat loggin, comedy bureau, comedy crawl, donate, esther povitsky, family of tumblrs, hollywood, improv, joe braza, la, marty's, matt knudsen, mission statement, mitch hedberg, open mic run, president baby, sal's comedy hole, shitty jobs, sunset grill, that 70s show, tony sam, ucb, what happened on the internet today

1) The amazingly funny LA comedian Asterios Kokkinos along with his “Family of Tumblrs” has taken comedy via “online minutiae” to an entirely new level.  With what essentially is 5 entirely different blogs through upstart social networking site www.tumblr.com, all with a very specific theme, showcases the depth and vastness of Asterios’ knowledge of popular culture and his overall cleverness.  From a blog about pitching “horribly awesome” screenplay ideas (Presidentbaby.com), to a blog featuring “What Happened on the Internet Today” (whotit.tumblr.com), to a blog that has transcripts of Asterios’ various hilarious online conversations (chatloggin.tumblr.com), to his own personal blog (asterios.tumblr.com), and even to a blog parodying Billy Joel standard “Movin’ Out” (6acks.tumblr.com), Kokkinos not only offers up several great ways to see his sensational comedy to the entire world, but does so in basically one neatly wrapped online package.  Be sure to check out Asterios’ Family of Tumblrs and check back at the Comedy Bureau to see if he adds any more to the 5 featured here as well as when he’s performing LIVE (you really don’t want to miss out on that).

2) Done with Christmas?  You should be.  Don’t you dare go to a damn sale and succumb to things you don’t need being 70% off.  Go on tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL, which will cost less than the mysterious $200 receipt you’ll inevitably rack up if you go to any major retailer today.  Start with ASSSSCAT @ UCB Theatre 7:30PM FREE, then go to Holiday All Stars @ Hollywood Improv 8PM $14/2 item min, and finish with Shitty Jobs @ UCB Theatre 11PM $5.

3) OPEN MIC RUN: SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA/Starts 6 PM/one item min., SUNSET GRILL (call 323 851 5557 before going) 7439 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Starts 7PM/one item min., MARTY’S/THE OPEN MIC 7351 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/5PM to 11PM/$5/multiple sets allowed.

4) Why wait until the New Year for this…?  Christmas already passed, so here’s is the COMEDY BUREAU MISSION STATEMENT: The Comedy Bureau is, above all, committed to advancing the art form of Comedy in the Greater Los Angeles Metropolitan Area and beyond as well as enlightening the general population about the funniest and most creative Los Angeles based comedic performers.

5) The newest member of the Comedy Bureau: Field Agent Joe Braza (there’s absolutely no difference in responsibility between Liaison and Agent).  Welcome. (cue mic toss)

6) Big Trouble in Little Tokyo Open Mic is BACK-ACK-ACK-ACK-ACK-ACK (6acks.tumblr.com) this Tuesday 12/28 with none other than TONY SAM and MATT KNUDSEN!!! I shouldn’t have to say anything else about $2 fish tacos, etc.  Señor Fish. Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM.

7) The Comedy Bureau “Tips Its Hat” today to ESTHER POVITSKY-“@Little_Esther I hate it when my slave pulls the "I’m your mother” card.“  Doing shows with Esther BEFORE Joe Rogan "tested” her, so to speak, by taking her on the road, was always a delight.  The incredibly petite Esther is deceptive in her comedy with a dry, more honest sense of humor.  Here’s her blog and her Twitter, two things you shouldn’t miss.

8) From the “You Should Have Been There” Lagoon: Mitch Hedberg in That 70s Show

9) Donate to the Comedy Bureau, especially if you’re returning something that allows for actual cash and not just store credit.  It’s still the time for the “holiday spirit”, right?

10) Now that Christmas has passed, we can go to the Martin Luther King Jr. Day “material”.

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Post Brunch Update 11/9/10

November 9, 2010
Uncategorized
abbey londer, big trouble in little tokyo, blamblamblam, comedy, comedy death ray, dave hunstberger, dipiazza's, doug mellard, genghis cohen, hollywood, hollywood studio bar & grill, improv, jamie lee, joe braza, killing room, la, laugh for sight, lauren rochelle, marty's, matt champagne, matt knudsen, nicholas rutherford, nick kroll, open mic, russell corona, ryan stout, sausage and smiles, Señor Fish, sweet and sour comedy, What's Up Tiger Lily?

1) IT’S HERE (fear/surprise)! The Big Trouble in Little Tokyo Open Mic @ Señor Fish is tonight and it’s definitely going to be something that Jack Burton COULDN’T HANDLE!  Not to REALLY worry, as I, Comedy Bureau Director Jake Kroeger, is on the case along with some guy named russell corona too.  The brilliant Joe Braza and sensational Lauren Rochelle will be gracing our stage for this awesome inaugural night. Raffle for 2 “15 min. drop in spots” the following week, $2 damn good fish tacos, a stage, 50 ft. cable, and some other aces up my sleeve that Jack Burton also couldn’t handle.  6:30PM Señor Fish. 422 E. 1st St., Los Angeles, CA.  Come down, IF YOU DARE… (no, just come… it’ll be a great ol’ time, I swear…)

2) So those not lucky enough to witness the live tweeting at Marty’s/The Open Mic missed out on me doing jokes vs. a helicopter and though I tweeted otherwise, I won.  My jokes beat out a HELICOPTER!  This mostly means I made the four people watching me out on the patio laugh.  Don’t worry.  At Marty’s, there is an actual stage with various lounge and office chairs positioned intimately.  In fact, with that patio/performing area, there are often times two stages going on AT THE SAME TIME, so you don’t have to wait that long before going up again.  You also read that right, you get to go up more than once at Marty’s.  You actually get to go up as many times as you want from 5PM to 11PM EVERYDAY to really tighten/break-in any aspect of your act.  Even though there’s a $5 cover (which also affords you decent coffee and bottled water), going up several times a night on a given night during the week is invaluable.  Marty’s/The Open Mic $5 5PM to 11PM/Everyday. 7351 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA.

3) “What’s Up Tiger Lily?” @ Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill last night proved why it’s in the small company of the longest running independent comedy shows in LA.  Simply,“What’s Up Tiger Lily?” has some of the funniest people not only in LA, but throughout the world (Louis CK has dropped-in), that you can see for absolutely free (no cover/no min./free parking).  It will prove that Stand Up Comedy is very much alive, despite the impression one gets largely from TV and foul-mouthed shock and awe comics.   Always exactly on-point with all his comedy, Matt Knudsen hosted this edition of “What’s Up Tiger Lily?” with some of comedy’s best that “leave-the-building-in-ruins” including Ryan Stout, Nick Kroll, Jamie Lee, Nicholas Rutherford, Doug Mellard, Dave Huntsberger, and Matt Champagne.  I actually convinced a couple who weren’t there for “What’s Up Tiger Lily?” to stay and watch the show because the line-up was that damn good.  "What’s Up Tiger Lily?“ Every Mon. 8PM. COMPLETELY FREE. Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill. 6122 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA.

4) Yes there’s some Big Trouble in Little Tokyo, but there’s some safe, hilarious, good times elsewhere in LA on tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL.  Start off with Sweet and Sour Comedy @ Genghis Cohen 7PM $5 (free for comics/message Abbey Londer for comp list), then go to Laugh for Sight @ Hollywood Improv 8PM $50/2 item min., then go to Comedy Death Ray 8:30PM $5 (stand by only), then Sausage and Smiles @ DiPiazza’s 9PM $5, then Blamblamblam @ R-Bar 9PM FREE, and finish off with Killing Room @ Palms/Club 8572 9:30PM $10.

5) If you’re again saying to yourself, "Inside, you win. I’m just going to stay at home,” you might have some issues that I can’t help and you should probably watch the second episode of Conan’s triumphant return to TV at 11PM on TBS, then watch another quarter of the awesome Southern Comedy Quartet, Rory Scovel on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon 12:35AM on NBC.

6) The Comedy Bureau would like to its relatively long reach, depending on how you look at our scope of LA Comedy, for a congratuations to Josh Covitt for winning X-ecution Improv Tournament and wishes him the best in making his way even further towards the top of the proverbial comedy mountain.

7) Support the Comedy Bureau because it supports you, that is, if you like LA Comedy.  If not, well… just donate for taxes purposes/supporting the arts/doing your good deed for the day.  Please.

8) Comedy Milestone: I’m so funny I got free dinner without even performing.  Obviously, I haven’t had that many comedy milestones.

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Morning Debriefing 11/5/10

November 5, 2010
Uncategorized
212 cafe, artesia, brea, casey balsham, christopher titus, comedy, comics and comics, daniel eachus, drew mercury, erik d schulte, first friday's, hot toddy, jerry brandt, joe arrigoni, joe braza, joe braza comedy invitational, kevin eric mccarthy, la, mark schumacher, matt champagne, newport beach, pop quiz, rape joker, russell corona, seafood shack, shayne michael, silverlake, stood up friday night, taylor collins, venice

1) In the first annual Joe Braza Comedy Invitational, I did not move on because I’m depressing. However, the last group of finalists have rounded out the line-up for the Joe Braza Comedy Invitational Finals. On Nov. 18th @ 9PM, Shayne Michael, Casey Balsham, Matt Champagne, Joe Arrigoni, Erik D Schulte, Daniel Eachus, Jerry Brandt, Mark Schumacher, and Drew Mercury will all go head for the Joe Braza Comedy Invitational trophy or win cash by getting worst comedian, just like Russell “Rape Joker” Corona did last night. Again, The Joe Braza Comedy Invitational @ The Seafood Shack, Nov. 18th at 9PM. Music by Maggie Boles. No cover/no minimum. 11710 South St., Artesia, CA.

2) Just an FYI to all that have the stomach/endurance to do a late-night open mic. Good friend of the Comedy Bureau’s, Kevin Eric McCarthy, sent me a text saying that his weekly open mic at 212 Cafe in Venice was going to 2 IN THE MORNING. 2AM!!! If you really wanted to get up, go to 212 Cafe every Thursday and you will get some decent time with a bit of a crowd as the cafe NEVER CLOSES! 212 Cafe. Every Thursday. 9PM. 212 Pier Ave., Venice, CA. Hosted by Kevin Eric McCarthy and Taylor Collins. If this wasn’t a “Bureau Approved” Open Mic, it is now.

3) Forget about the return of the “midnight movie” by staying in and watching whatever over-the-hill B-list star and random monster combo is on SyFy and go see some damn good LIVE comedy. For tonight, the Comedy Crawl says REALLY go to Comics and Comics @ Meltdown Comics 8PM $5, then Christopher Titus @ Brea Improv 8PM/10PM $25/2 item min., then go to First Friday’s @ The Sapphire Lounge-Newport Beach Radisson 9PM $12, then go to Hot Toddy @ iO West-Del Close 9:30PM $5, then go to Stood Up Friday Night @ The Moving Arts Theatre 10PM, then simultaneously go to Stand Up Super Squad Comedy Show @ Fanatic Salon 10PM $7, then go to Pop Quiz, Hotshot @ iO West-Main Stage 11PM.

4) Another edition of the Ultimate Free & Cheap LA Comedy List thanks to the amazing Wisepix.

5) The new, big, badass, independent comedy show is letting EVERYONE know that they’re here. Check out the Super Serious Show’s Mixtape Vol. 1 featuring the super-serious, badass, and just overall hilarious Andy Peters & Matt Braunger right here, right now, right here, right now. Actually, either link will do.

6) Peoria Comedian Jeremy Paul will live!!! FOREVER!!! maybe…

7) In the next day or so, The Comedy Bureau will bring out what is sure to be its most popular innovation yet, The “Bureau Approved” Open Mic List/Map. Stay Tuned.

8) Just pretend I’m Oliver Twist and donate.

9) With a few days left, let’s recap on the Big Trouble in Little Tokyo Open Mic. Tues. Nov. 9th. 6:30PM. Señor Fish. 422 E. 1st St. No cover/min. $3 beer/$2 fish tacos during happy hour. Raffle for 2 “15 min. drop in spots” for the following week. 50 foot cable and 3 mics. Inaugural special guest performances from Joe Braza and Lauren Rochelle. Sign-up is first come/first serve. Hosted by Comedy Bureau Director Jake Kroeger and Russell Corona. Nothing but fun.

10) I would challenge any other comic to get more awwww’s than me, but that’s one challenge I don’t really want to win.

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Morning Debriefing 11/3/10

November 3, 2010
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anna lee lawson comedy hour, back home in laihaina, beer in the shower, big trouble in little tokyo, cafe de leche, carson, Chatroulette live, comedy, donation box, ed galvez's punk house, fresh faces, highland park sing-a-long, hollywood, hollywood studio bar & grill, joe braza, la, laugh factory, lauren rochelle, lol comedy show, maria bamford, next stage theatre, nick rutherford, open mic, russell brand, santa monica, schtick or treat, tiffany king, ucb, westside comedy theatre, white horse

1) Making it to more than one open mic in LA is so hard that I can’t even think of a metaphor to relate how incredibly difficult it really is.  I missed out on the Nugget Grill & Pub at CSULB as non-student parking is about a mile away from where you’re supposed to go.  HOWEVER, I managed to make it to BACK HOME IN LAHAINA in Carson and did 35 MINUTES!  35 MINUTES! No matter how many times I write that, it won’t make it seem more plausible.  There was a crowd that mostly came there for the delicious Hawaiian Zagat rated cuisine, but I got 35 minutes.  That’s the only selling point you should care about.  Back Home in Lahaina. 2nd official “Bureau Approved” open mic.  Running on first and last Tues. of every month, starting at 6PM, 519 E. Carson St. #A, Carson, CA.

2) Chatroulette LIVE! @ The UCB Theatre proved to be one of the most innovative and hilarious live comedy shows on “the scene”.  Imagine taking Crank Yankers to the stage, then using real, AWESOME comedic performers as a panel, then going on the twisted/addicting website that is Chatroulette to “prank video chat” people around the world such as shirtless kids in Brazil asking to see tits. Chatroulette LIVE is farcical, macabre, and uproarious the whole way through.  Hosted by the amazing Allan McLeod and Dominic Dierkes, featuring Sean Clements, Harris Wittels, Kate Micucci & Riki Lindhome, and Jackie Clarke, it’s an amazing night of the hilarity/horror of social networking gone too far.  Chatroulette LIVE! $5. 1st Tues. of every month at the UCB Theatre, 5919 Franklin Ave., Hollywood, CA.

3) Post Election Comedy Crawl where you can maybe get high off some laughs: Highland Park Sing-A-Long w/Maria Bamford @ Cafe de Leche 7PM FREE, then Ed Galvez’s Punk House @ The Westside Comedy Theatre 9PM $8, then Tiffany King’s LOL Comedy Show 9PM $5, then Beer in the Shower @ White Horse Inn Cocktail Lounge 10PM FREE, then Fresh Faces @ The Hollywood Laugh Factory 10PM $20/2 drink min., and come nicely off the high with/ Anna Lee Lawson Comedy Hour @ The Next Stage Theatre 11PM $5.  If that doesn’t help with trying to stomach the election results, I can’t help you.

4) On Halloween, Schtick or Treat @ Taix was absolutely fantastic the whole way through.  This, however, was literally a tour-de-force impression of Russell Brand by LA Comedian Nick Rutherford.  Witness.

5) Please give to the Donation Box to support what is, or will be depending on your opinion, LA’s live comedy source.  Right here.

6) The Big Trouble in Little Tokyo Open Mic is PRIVILEGED to kick off its inaugural night with performances by the lovely LAUREN ROCHELLE and the one and only JOE BRAZA! Again, Nov. 9th @ Señor Fish. 6:30PM. 422 E. 1st St. DO NOT MISS!

7) No on Prop. 19 frustration and Dancing w/the Stars updates.  Two topics I don’t want to hear about at open mics, but absolutely will tonight.

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Mon 12

Afternoon Delight (Clubhouse Live-stream)

April 12 @ 12:05 pm - 1:05 pm
Mon 12

The Dave Hill Goodtime Hour (Live-stream)

April 12 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Mon 12

Who Wants $2.69? with Martin Urbano (Live-stream)

April 12 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Mon 12

Hi, I’m Reading Trash with Oscar Montoya (IG Live-stream)

April 12 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Mon 12

Self Care Comedy (Zoom Live-stream)

April 12 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Mon 12

Another Round (Live-stream screening)

April 12 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Mon 12

David Wain Piano Bar (Clubhouse Live-stream)

April 12 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tue 13

Coffee with Tony (Twitch Live-stream)

April 13 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Tue 13

Afternoon Delight (Clubhouse Live-stream)

April 13 @ 12:05 pm - 1:05 pm
Tue 13

Cry from Laughter! Annabelle Gurwitch in Conversation with Sandra Tsing Loh (Live-stream)

April 13 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Tue 13

Hot & Rich (Twitch Live-stream)

April 13 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tue 13

Vanity Fair Cocktail Hour LIVE! (Live-stream)

April 13 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Tue 13

Last Stream on the Left (Livestream)

April 13 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Tue 13

The Mads: A Night of Shorts 3- Live riffing show with MST3K’s The Mads! (Live-stream)

April 13 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Tue 13

Awful Level League (Twitch Live-stream)

April 13 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Tue 13

Sets on the Beach (Live-stream)

April 13 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Tue 13

Cook a Meal with Me (with Ruha Taslimi) (IG Live-stream)

April 13 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tue 13

In The Green Zoom (YouTube Live-stream)

April 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Tue 13

Stand Pup Comedy (Live-stream)

April 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Tue 13

Self Care Comedy (Zoom Live-stream)

April 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Tue 13

Truth or Dare Live (Twitch Live-stream)

April 13 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Wed 14

Afternoon Delight (Clubhouse Live-stream)

April 14 @ 12:05 pm - 1:05 pm
Wed 14

Couples Therapy Quarantine Party (Twitch Live-stream)

April 14 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Wed 14

Vanity Fair Cocktail Hour LIVE! (Live-stream)

April 14 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Wed 14

The Squirrel Comedy Theatre: Characters Welcome (Twitch Live-stream)

April 14 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Wed 14

Virtual KATG Week 2021: LIVE KATG SHOW (Live-stream)

April 14 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Wed 14

Artisanal Comedy with Bethany Van Delft (IG Live-stream)

April 14 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wed 14

Planet Scum Live (Twitch Live-stream)

April 14 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Wed 14

Self Care Comedy (Zoom Live-stream)

April 14 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Wed 14

Crash This Party: Internet Weed Party (Twitch Live-stream)

April 14 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wed 14

Power Selling 101 Anniversary Special (Twitch Live-stream)

April 14 @ 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Thu 15

Afternoon Delight (Clubhouse Live-stream)

April 15 @ 12:05 pm - 1:05 pm
Thu 15

Vanity Fair Cocktail Hour LIVE! (Live-stream)

April 15 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thu 15

Faded Comedy’s Virtual Happy Hour (Twitch Live-stream)

April 15 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thu 15

The Squirrel Comedy Theatre: Borabish (Twitch Live-stream)

April 15 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thu 15

Virtual KATG Week 2021: Silent Trailers (Live-stream)

April 15 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Thu 15

Wrong Answers Only (Live-stream)

April 15 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Thu 15

Ga’riffs with Gareth Reynolds (IG Live-stream)

April 15 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thu 15

Teresa Lee & Friends (Zoom Live-stream)

April 15 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Thu 15

Squirrel Comedy Theatre: The New York Cheeks & Bounce House (Twitch Live-stream)

April 15 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Thu 15

Self Care Comedy (Zoom Live-stream)

April 15 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Thu 15

Cathy Ladman (Live-stream)

April 15 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Thu 15

COMEDY FOR THE KETTLE SOCIETY (YouTube Live-stream)

April 15 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Thu 15

Convoy (Twitch Live-stream)

April 15 @ 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Fri 16

Coffee with Tony (Twitch Live-stream)

April 16 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Fri 16

Afternoon Delight (Clubhouse Live-stream)

April 16 @ 12:05 pm - 1:05 pm
Fri 16

Hot & Rich (Twitch Live-stream)

April 16 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Fri 16

Hack City (Zoom Live-stream)

April 16 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Fri 16

MAGIC FOR HUMANS (AT HOME) with Justin Willman (Live-stream)

April 16 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Fri 16

FIGHT NIGHT! W/ JOEY GREER & MIKE CASTLE (Live-stream)

April 16 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Fri 16

Snack Time with Lindsay Adams (Live-stream)

April 16 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Fri 16

Virtual KATG Week 2021: KATG Movie Night (Live-stream)

April 16 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Fri 16

Nowhere Comedy Club: Mike Birbiglia: Worldwide Pizza Party (Zoom Live-stream)

April 16 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Fri 16

Nowhere Comedy Club: Judah Friedlander (Zoom Live-stream)

April 16 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Fri 16

Crazy Good Fun Stories (Clubhouse Live-stream)

April 16 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Fri 16

Jimmy Pardo: The All Request Show (Zoom Live-stream)

April 16 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Fri 16

Self Care Comedy (Zoom Live-stream)

April 16 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Fri 16

Your Late Night Show Tonight with Jackie Kashian (RushTix Live-stream)

April 16 @ 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Sat 17

MAGIC FOR HUMANS (AT HOME) with Justin Willman (Live-stream)

April 17 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Sat 17

Wild Horses (YouTube Live-stream)

April 17 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Sat 17

OMG Comedy Club (Live-stream)

April 17 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Sat 17

John Early Presents: Clockwatchers (Live-stream)

April 17 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Sat 17

Virtual KATG Week 2021: KATG VIP Night (Live-stream)

April 17 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Sat 17

Picture This! 9 to 5 Anniversary (YouTube Live-stream)

April 17 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Sat 17

Nowhere Comedy Club: Mike Birbiglia: Worldwide Pizza Party (Zoom Live-stream)

April 17 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Sat 17

Inside the Unisphere (Zoom Live-stream)

April 17 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Sat 17

Bil Dwyer (Zoom Live-stream)

April 17 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Sat 17

Bawdy Storytelling’s ‘Sprung!’ (Live-stream)

April 17 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Sat 17

PILOT DUMP I: “Snake Davis and The Kickass Treasures and Stuff” by Eric Moneypenny (Twitch Live-stream)

April 17 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Sat 17

Brian Kiley & Friends (Live-stream)

April 17 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Sat 17

CRAZY WOKE ASIANS COMEDY CONTEST (Live-stream)

April 17 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Sun 18

MAGIC FOR HUMANS (AT HOME) with Justin Willman (Live-stream)

April 18 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Sun 18

Virtual KATG Week 2021: KATG Private Chat & Game Night (Live-stream)

April 18 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sun 18

Laughs for LLS (Live-stream)

April 18 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Sun 18

Katz Litter Box (Live-stream)

April 18 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Sun 18

Avail Yourself (Zoom Live-stream)

April 18 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Mon 19

Afternoon Delight (Clubhouse Live-stream)

April 19 @ 12:05 pm - 1:05 pm
Mon 19

MUSIC & COMEDY WITH ISABEL HAGEN (Live-stream)

April 19 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Mon 19

The Dave Hill Goodtime Hour (Live-stream)

April 19 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Mon 19

Who Wants $2.69? with Martin Urbano (Live-stream)

April 19 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Mon 19

THE LAB: A VERY BLACK EXPERIMENTAL COMEDY SHOW (Live-stream)

April 19 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Mon 19

Super Horses, Wild Ego (YouTube Live-stream)

April 19 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Mon 19

Comedy Rap Battle (RushTix Live-stream)

April 19 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Mon 19

Hi, I’m Reading Trash with Oscar Montoya (IG Live-stream)

April 19 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Mon 19

Writers of Conan & Friends (Zoom Live-stream)

April 19 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Mon 19

Self Care Comedy (Zoom Live-stream)

April 19 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Mon 19

David Wain Piano Bar (Clubhouse Live-stream)

April 19 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tue 20

Coffee with Tony (Twitch Live-stream)

April 20 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Tue 20

Pappy’s Flatshare Slamdown w/ Evelyn Mok and Tony Law (Live-stream)

April 20 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Tue 20

Afternoon Delight (Clubhouse Live-stream)

April 20 @ 12:05 pm - 1:05 pm
Tue 20

Hot & Rich (Twitch Live-stream)

April 20 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tue 20

Doug Benson’s Comedy Sesh (Live-stream)

April 20 @ 4:20 pm - 6:00 pm
Tue 20

Last Stream on the Left (Livestream)

April 20 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Tue 20

Awful Level League (Twitch Live-stream)

April 20 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Tue 20

Vintage Basement with Max & Nicky (YouTubeLive-stream)

April 20 @ 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Tue 20

The 4/20 420 Comedy Extravaganja Special (Zoom Live-stream)

April 20 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Tue 20

High & Mighty 1st Annual 4/20 Mega Sesh (Live-stream)

April 20 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Tue 20

Cook a Meal with Me (with Ruha Taslimi) (IG Live-stream)

April 20 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tue 20

In The Green Zoom (YouTube Live-stream)

April 20 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Tue 20

Self Care Comedy (Zoom Live-stream)

April 20 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Wed 21

Afternoon Delight (Clubhouse Live-stream)

April 21 @ 12:05 pm - 1:05 pm
Wed 21

Couples Therapy Quarantine Party (Twitch Live-stream)

April 21 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Wed 21

Sketch on Twitch :: Joan Ford & Cait Raft (Twitch Live-stream)

April 21 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Wed 21

Artisanal Comedy with Bethany Van Delft (IG Live-stream)

April 21 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wed 21

Bae or Nay (RushTix Live-stream)

April 21 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Wed 21

Planet Scum Live (Twitch Live-stream)

April 21 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Wed 21

Self Care Comedy (Zoom Live-stream)

April 21 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Wed 21

Bess Kalb’s Nobody Will Tell You This But Me! (YouTube Live-stream)

April 21 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Thu 22

Afternoon Delight (Clubhouse Live-stream)

April 22 @ 12:05 pm - 1:05 pm
Thu 22

Faded Comedy’s Virtual Happy Hour (Twitch Live-stream)

April 22 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thu 22

Ga’riffs with Gareth Reynolds (IG Live-stream)

April 22 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thu 22

Food Fight (RushTix Live-stream)

April 22 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Thu 22

Jonny Sun’s Goodbye, again in Conversation w/ Karen Chee! (Live-stream)

April 22 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Thu 22

Self Care Comedy (Zoom Live-stream)

April 22 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Thu 22

Convoy (Twitch Live-stream)

April 22 @ 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Fri 23

Coffee with Tony (Twitch Live-stream)

April 23 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Fri 23

BIG CHEER UP for Amaze (Live-stream)

April 23 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Fri 23

Afternoon Delight (Clubhouse Live-stream)

April 23 @ 12:05 pm - 1:05 pm
Fri 23

Hot & Rich (Twitch Live-stream)

April 23 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Fri 23

Greg Proops: “Smartest Man in the World” Live Podcast Recording (Zoom Live-stream)

April 23 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Fri 23

MAGIC FOR HUMANS (AT HOME) with Justin Willman (Live-stream)

April 23 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Fri 23

Snack Time with Lindsay Adams (Live-stream)

April 23 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Fri 23

Gilbert Gottfried Does Set List Live! (Live-stream)

April 23 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Fri 23