I love Mr. Glass so much. I’m glad he talked to Jimmy about coming out, because he always phrases things in a manner that I’ve never thought about before.
“I didn’t want to give the validity that, If I hide it, it looks like it’s worth hiding and something to be embarrassed about.”
Also, his silly giggle. Come ON.
Todd Glass Show, 2/17/2012
Yesterday was Todd’s first episode since he was in town at Acme, and therefore since we met him and I gave him some post-its (that were in the shape of cartoon talk bubbles, not just plain ones). He talked about us! It totally made my day. Todd was such a nice guy, and has a very intimidating presence about him. In a good way.
Also, on the stalking issue, I can’t complain since we are planning on at least driving by Black Horse Motors on the La Cienega Strip when we visit LA. Anyways, the photo below proves the man’s copious post-it use.
p.s. I love how people from Philadelphia/New Jersey pronounce my name.
I can’t yet fully verbalize how great Todd Glass’ show at Acme was tonight. Let me just preface it by saying it was all I could have hoped for and more.
Within the first five minutes he had two women kicked out for being obnoxious & rude. He encouraged another woman to leave after he asked her the rhetorical question, “you’re having fun, right?” and she answered, “getting there.” She took the hint and left, shortly before another group did (they were with the first two women). He loved it. Why wouldn’t he love knowing that everyone who was in the room at the end of the night was totally along for the ride, as he described it “kind of a roller coaster at first, but you know, it was fun!”
This man loves the institution of stand-up comedy, and is not afraid to point out just how insanely rude some people can be, to the comedian and the rest of the audience, when they talk or pass notes to the stage during the show.
He did crowd work. He did the Rodney impression. He did bits I’ve laughed-until-I-cried at from his podcast. And he was such a cool dude when I gave him my dorky little gift. I definitely made him a card with a drawing of a grilled cheese sandwich and inside just told him thank you for being such a great guy & ultimately encouraging more silliness in this world. Immediately after handing it to him, I wanted to grab it back. But so what, who cares. He liked his present of word bubble sticky notes, told me he gets jealous of Marc (Maron, like I’m on a first-name basis with him, because I listen to podcasts, natch) for getting gifts, I apologized that it wasn’t candy like Marc always talks about getting, and he said not to worry about it because he’ll probably get so high tonight he’ll eat them anyway.
Love this guy. Love Acme. Love love love.
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?
I absolutely love that this HSN bit from the 90’s is the exact same, and just as fun, as when Todd Glass and Chelsea Peretti did it on his podcast last week.
Thank god Gary Busey doesn’t conflict with Todd Glass at Acme. No way I’m missing the comedian’s comedian!
