Pick of the Day: Mr. Show Zoomtacular Annual Business Call Event for Charity 5/13

May 12, 2020

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Mr. Show is having a reunion.

That should be enough of a sell for you to buy a ticket to, well, anything that has the seminal, foundational, legendary sketch series from David Cross and Bob Odenkirk gather once again. This Zoom live-stream show will not only have Bob and David, but the storied Mr. Show writers/performers including: Paul F. Tompkins, Scott Aukerman, Tom Kenny, Jill Talley, Jay Johnston, Brian Posehn, Brett Paesel, and John Ennis.

Also, the Mr. Show Zoomtacular Annual Business Call Event for Charity will actually be for a real charity (and not just some meta bit). Proceeds will be going to LIFT, an organization dedicated to specifically breaking the cycle of poverty, which is more crucial than ever in these times.

On top of that, tickets for this special Mr. Show reunion will only cost $12.20 (that includes the service fee), when you’d probably pay at least triple if you were to see this in person. So, with all of that said, support a great cause and see a historic comedy event this Wed. May 13th at 5PM PT/8PM ET and get your tickets here already.

Between Two Ferns: The Movie Trailer Is Here

September 3, 2019

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Well, Zach Galifianakis and Scott Aukerman are taking Between Two Ferns out of the studio with a crew (that happens to feature Lauren Lapkus) that we actually get to see along with their two ferns across America (plus a plethora of A-list cameos including Matthew McConaughey, Brie Larson, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Chrissy Teigen). What was just a Funny or Die sketch has turned into one of the Internet’s most enduring web series and now, a major motion picture (that won’t be in theaters?).

In fact, given that every episode of Between Two Ferns has technically been a bottle episode (an episode of a series that takes place with minimal sets, cast, effects, locations, etc. mainly for budgetary reasons), would this be the “anti-bottle episode” with how much more outlandish everything is in this movie adaptation?

See for yourself in the trailer, then look for Between Two Ferns: The Movie on Netflix on Fri., Sept. 20th.

Comedy Bang! Bang!’s Not Very Long 10th Anniversary Tour Dates Announced and Tickets on Sale

July 30, 2019

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We’ll keep this brief as tickets for this thing are going quick.

The flagship podcast of Earwolf, Comedy Bang! Bang!, is going on tour to commemorate 10 years, jaunting around a handful of cities with host Scott Aukerman and guests Paul F. Tompkins and Lauren Lapkus (and even Ego Nwodim for a couple of stops).

So, as stated above, tickets are going fast and you might want to get on this now. Scott put together a handy Twitter thread with all the ticket links here.

Between Two Ferns: The Movie Is Coming to Netflix Right at the End of the Summer

May 24, 2019

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Just before the summer ends on Sept. 20th, there’s one more big tentpole blockbuster set to come out that you’ll absolutely need to see.

That’s right, Rambo V, the latest installment in the Rambo film empire, will be in theaters around the world.

(sound of shuffling papers)

Oh yeah, that Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis movie is coming out too on Netflix.

Come to think of it, maybe Aukerman and Galifianakis were able to land Sly Stone? We sincerely hope so.

Between Two Ferns With Zach Galifianakis Movie in the Works at Netflix

December 6, 2018

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Between Two Ferns With Zach Galifianakis Movie in the Works at Netflix

While the whole premise of Between Two Ferns is to invert the talk show format so far on its head that it’s essentially an anti-talk-show talk show. That idea along with Zach Galifianakis’ mastery of deadpan made for one of Funny or Die’s most popular ventures over the years.

There is no regular schedule for when one of these will be made and released, which has resulted in a sort of heightening how much their subverting a talk show (even to the point where they’ll have guests that subvert the whole artifice of Between Two Ferns itself).

So, with the prospect of an entire movie via Netflix already under way, we can only imagine that Zach and Scott Aukerman are going to get incredibly meta with this.

Between Two Ferns Trolls Jerry Seinfeld with Help of Cardi B

June 14, 2018

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It’s a new episode of Between Two Ferns. You ought to know the drill by now for one of the Internet’s most beloved web series/anti-talk shows.

We will say that Galifianakis and co. take Jerry Seinfeld to task in pretty much every way possible (other than maybe torching a limited edition Porsche right in front of him). For a twist, there’s a cheeky contrast in tone with Cardi B.

See it for yourself here.

Scott Aukerman, Paul F. Tompkins, and Lauren Lapkus Have United to Form the “Threedom” Podcast

April 5, 2018

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Whether it be their own podcast or guesting on dozens upon dozens of others, Scott Aukerman, Paul F. Tompkins, and Lauren Lapkus are some of the most beloved figures in podcasting and have been for quite some time.

It only makes sense, especially because they improvise so well together too, that they come together as a sort of comedy podcast supergroup. Thus, their new show Threedom, available exclusively on Stitcher Premium, has arrived.

On Threedom, they flow in and out of free flowing stories and conversations into improvised scenes, giving them an endless canvas to do as they please. The trio speak more on that and podcasting in general in this Wrap interview.

They’re only on their second episode so far, but you can get a free month of Stitcher Premium to listen to Threedom and several other premium audio comedy content with the promo code: THREEDOM.

February 19, 2018

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The hosts of improv4humans, Off Book: The Improvised Musical, and Comedy Bang! Bang! plus Horatio Sanz are all coming together to have one wondrous night of sing-a-longs and improv.

Matt Besser’s Hootenany Sing-A-Long Improv Comedy Experiment is FREE and all you have to do is show up at UCB Sunset this Friday.

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

December 6, 2017

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Just a friendly reminder that some of your favorite podcasts are going downtown for what should one damn fun day of peecasting.

Tickets are $50-$125 and are still available here.

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

October 10, 2017

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If you had a hell of a great time at this past weekend’s LA Podcast Festival or missed out and regret doing so, you can look forward to this all day podcasting event, the Pee Cast Blast.

Some of the most beloved comedy podcasts from Earwolf will be doing a sort of one-day podcast festival at The Theater at the Ace Hotel in DTLA.

Tickets go on sale this Friday, Oct. 13th at 8AM, but you can check Scott Aukerman’s Tumblr for pre-sale throughout the week.

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

UCB Is Holding a Comedy Yard Sale Benefitting the ACLU, Full of Memorabilia From Your Favorite UCB Alums

June 2, 2017

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If you’re in LA and you’re into collecting comedy memorabilia from Parks and Recreation, SNL, Key & Peele, etc., you better come before noon to get a decent parking spot and first dibs for UCB’s Comedy Yard Sale to benefit the ACLU.

If you’re not in LA, there is already plenty of stuff up for auction on eBay.

Trailer for “Michael Bolton’s Big, Sexy Valentine’s Day Special” Lives Up to Title

February 7, 2017

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When you think of Michael Bolton doing a TV special for Valentine’s Day, there are a certain set of images that come to mind.

However, when you add Comedy Bang! Bang! and The Lonely Island into the mix, you get a sort of doubling down on the man, the myth, and the legend that is Michael Bolton.

See what CBB and The Lonely Island teaming up with Bolton actually looks like in the trailer for Michael Bolton’s Big, Sexy Valentine’s Day Special.

If that already has you going, you can go watch the whole thing on Netflix right now.

Scott Aukerman Explains The Michael Bolton’s Big, Sexy Valentine’s Day Special

February 7, 2017

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Scott Aukerman Explains The Michael Bolton’s Big, Sexy Valentine’s Day Special

Tomorrow, to prep for Valentine’s Day, Scott Aukerman and Akiva Schaffer have directed a holiday special that Scott claims will get you in mood.

They have enlisted the services of the one and only Michael Bolton to make “Michael Bolton’s Big, Sexy Valentine’s Day Special” and in this interview with The Wrap, Aukerman explains how much of an aphrodisiac he wants the special to be.

Before You Wave Christmas Goodbye, Paul F. Tompkins Has a Great New Holiday Carol “Please Don’t Joke About ‘I, Robot’ This Christmas”

December 26, 2016

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If you honestly look at a lot of the lyrics of Christmas songs, they too often are vague, steeped to deep in symbolic imagery, or throw around various positive platitudes all while wrapped up in a catchy melody.

This is not the case with the new country-leaning holiday song from Paul F. Tompkins, “Please Don’t Joke About ‘I Robot’ This Christmas”.

It’s very specific and very personal (and a tad bit silly sure).

It should be your new favorite holiday song as the 2016 holiday season comes to a close and something to enjoy at the end of 2017.