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Brent Weinbach: When Worlds Kaleidoscope

Jimmy CallawayNovember 12, 2013

Brent Weinbach has been one of my favorite comedians since I saw him open for the Comedians of Comedy Tour in 2007. My friends and I, all being huge fans of Maria Bamford and Brian Posehn and Patton Oswalt, knew their acts and their material inside a... Read More...

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Need A Woman Who Can Do It All? Holler At Stacey Hallal!

Monique MadridMay 7, 2013

I knew Stacey Hallal was an awesome lady. We’d met several times while she was still living in Chicago. I always loved how driven she was, not to mention friendly and funny. Over the years I’ve kept up with her on Facebook. I congratulated her when s... Read More...

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The Charm, Supportiveness & Hilarity That Is Cameron Esposito

Monique MadridApril 8, 2013

Even though I had already been doing comedy for years, I had always been terrified of stand up. It’s intimidating on so many levels, so a couple of years ago, to get over my fear I took a class, “The Feminine Comique” with the incomparable Cameron Es... Read More...

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Dan Telfer: Falling Down, Working Hard And Penguins

Monique MadridApril 5, 2013

Dan Telfer worked his ass off in the Chicago standup scene, becoming one of the most respected local performers, producing one of the best comedy shows in town (Chicago Underground Comedy), performing with the biggest names in the biz and teaching ot... Read More...

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Interview With The SO Funny & A SO Favorite: Chris Thayer

Jazmine HillMarch 18, 2013

Chris Thayer is one super funny stand-up comedian. You probably know him best from being a regular on Pete Holmes’ podcast You Made it Weird. And of course coining the term, “FIVE hundred WEEKS!” His self-deprecating low-key style of comedy sneaks up... Read More...

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Interview With The Super Fun & Funny Murray Valeriano

Deborah ThomasianDecember 7, 2012

An observant mortal once said, “one can judge a man by the company he keeps.” Having cavorted with some of the most intriguing people on the planet Murray Valeriano is just the man to pay careful attention to. Did I happen to mention he is a brillian... Read More...

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We Love Emily Maya Mills

Deborah ThomasianDecember 6, 2012

Emily Maya Mills is a powerhouse packed into one petite, crimson-curled sweetheart. She is an actor, writer, and stand-up comic who has made appearances on “Parks and Recreation”, “Conan”, “Children’s Hospital”, “Key and Peele” and “Harry’s Law”. Emi... Read More...

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JC Coccoli Is All Style, All Smiles, & The Hippest Kind Of Sweet

Deborah ThomasianSeptember 17, 2012

JC Coccoli is quickly climbing up the Hollywood ladder (not to be confused with Jacob's Ladder). This gal is the whole package fellas. She is charming, witty, fashion-conscious and hella funny. And might I point out that I find her accent sublime. JC... Read More...

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