Doug Loves Movies | SF Sketchfest | Doug Benson, Chris Hardwick, Samm Levine, Tom Lennon, Greg Proops | No Hobo Riff
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?
| — | Pete Holmes and/or Sarah Silverman and/or Chelsea Peretti |
HOW DID THIS GET MADE: EPISODE 21 - I KNOW WHO KILLED ME w/ KEN MARINO (Party Down)
Is Aubrey a piano prodigy or a stripper? Is it all real or a piece of creative writing? Is this the worst movie Lindsay Lohan has ever been in or flat out the worst movie ever? These are just a few of the questions I Know Who Killed Me left us with. Ken Marino is our victim this week and he helps Paul, June, and Jason piece together the plot, characters, and ridiculous symbols that make this horror thriller such a bomb. Enjoy, and be sure to pick up your tickets to How Did This Get Made? LIVE at Largo on November 15th!
I saw this in the theatre. Aside from my friends and me, there only a couple on a date in the theatre. By 20 minutes in, we heard the dude groan in dismay at how atrocious everything about this movie was, that we all just started making fun of it. Whispers of Bluuuee!! and Redddd!! and then we just all lost control when the robotic leg ran out of batteries. Spoiler alert? Sorry I am not sorry - HER BATTERIES IN HER ROBOTIC LEG DIED.
This artist really captured what’s inside my head.It’s a classic Would You Rather blunder. Please hold your questions until Scott has opened the floor.
Pairing quotes from Comedy Bang Bang with the weird nonsense from my sketchbook. Any likeness to Scott Aukerman is purely coincidental. So stop lying.
“The nice thing about Dominos is they don’t jew ya on the pepperoni”
because that sentence out of Michael Ian Black’s mouth killed me today. I think like how it’s bad for you to hold your pee in, holding my laughter in all day while listening to podcasts is dangerous.
Wet Hot American Summer Wishes, Winter Dreamscape Fear and Loathing in Las VeGas, Food and Lodgingle All the Wayne’s World According to Garp
ifc:
Marc Maron
I want Maron to be my uncle. Anyone else? Or is it just me?
I’d settle for high school english teacher.
I just want to visit the Cat Ranch.
