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Scott Aukerman’s plan for when a gigantic meteor crashes into the earth and the oceans rise. Sounds legit.
This is a really unfortunate generalization of comedy podcasts, as they’re not all introspective and serious and in fact some of the biggest (CBB, Doug Loves Movies) are the exact opposite. And often include audiences. The headline is misleading in that many podcasts have driven ticket sales for the comedians. So, in conclusion, bad on you Times Magazine.
(found via Splitsider)
This article is absurd. If the author doesn’t see stand-up live anymore, that’s his own fault. Of the six recent stand-up shows I’ve seen (or will be seeing in the next month) - Doug Benson (twice, one of which was a podcast taping, and both times with David Huntsberger), Michael Ian Black, TJ Miller, Todd Glass, and Marc Maron - it’s all because of the podcasts they host or are frequent guests on. I get ENDLESS hours of free entertainment from them, the least I can do is send $20 their way, either through live shows or merchandise, as a thank you.
Whether it’s pouring out their hearts & souls, or riffing together, or just being downright silly, I really really admire these guys. It has encouraged me to find the humor in my own shadows of depression, play games, and be downright silly - which can not be a bad thing!
Plus, to hear from so many comics, usually on WTF of course, how much of an impact the comics of the last few decades (many the same as which the author lists as inspirations) had on their lives, I want to learn even more about the industry. I’ve listened to more Steve Martin, Rodney Dangerfield, George Carlin, and Richard Pryor in the last year than I ever have before, mostly because I can listen to them with a different viewpoint - an understanding I gathered from listening to today’s comedians gush like my sister & I do about them.
These comedians are forging their own path with this medium and good for them! Why shit on them for having a good time, especially when we so frequently get a glimpse into the very beginnings of a future bit or character or TV show?
Tig Notaro is joining the cast of Sarah Silverman’s new pilot!
So much Earwolf podcast - TV crossover in 2012!
This was hilarious, and I’m so glad that Scott gets (has?) to experience another Phish concert. And also I want to go with them, too.
(via Analyze Phish Episode 4, episode #8 of Earwolf Presents on Earwolf)
Put this on my tombstone, because it just killed me:
“how does internet Borat go again?”“My wiiii-fi”
Scott Aukerman & Paul F. Tompkins are my two favorite people.
