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Garfunkel & Oates Are All Over Your Face

David DeanApril 27, 2011

Garfunkel & Oates by Chad Nicholson Over a late night phone call, I had the pleasure to interview Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci of Garfunkel & Oate... Read More...

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Shits ‘N’ Giggles with Photographer Seth Olenick

David DeanApril 25, 2011

I came across Brooklyn-based photographer Seth Olenick after it seemed like every other comedian interview I was doing would send pictures that were taken by Se... Read More...

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Dirty Hard Laughs with Comedian Amy Schumer

Zhila ShariatApril 22, 2011

You might recognize Amy Schumer from “Last Comic Standing,” “30 Rock,” her “Comedy Central Presents” special or her gig as co-host on Fuse’s “Hoppus on Music.” ... Read More...

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Marc Maron Interview: WTF?

David DeanMarch 31, 2011

"I'm glad to be part of the war on sadness. I'm a part time employee of the illusion that keeps people stupid." -Marc Maron. I was nervous about interviewing Ma... Read More...

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Interview with Robert Ben Garant – Cops, Leprechauns, BBQ, & Haunted Houses. What’s Not to Love?

Zhila ShariatMarch 18, 2011

Garant by Seth Olenick While he's probably most famous for playing Deputy Travis Junior on "Reno 911", after interviewing the hilarious and talented Robert ... Read More...

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Interview With Harris Wittels: Girls Want to Be Him, Guys Want to Date Him

David DeanMarch 15, 2011

Aww…the enigma that is Harris Wittels. Amongst his comedian friends - they will all say he went to Harvard - because the guy is super smart, (and to bust his ba... Read More...

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Interview: KNESSET Is Most Definitely “Coming of Age”

David DeanMarch 15, 2011

Knesset hail from Phoenix, Arizona. Like it or not, the place comes with an unshakable musical preconception. “People love to hate on Phoenix …But we’re back he... Read More...

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Gettin’ Cozy with Comedian Chelsea Peretti

David DeanMarch 4, 2011

Chelsea Peretti by Evan Sung Comedian, writer, actress, and awesome Internet videos/clips/sites-maker Chelsea Peretti is just SO good. I’m refraining myself... Read More...

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Interview With The Lovely & Much Buzzed About Voxhaul Broadcast

David DeanMarch 2, 2011

The industry buzz about Voxhaul Broadcast is loud, and everywhere. They have been described as a “fast rising soul-pop quartet” by the LA Times, labeled one of ... Read More...

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All Smiles With Paul Rust

David DeanFebruary 25, 2011

I have the pleasure of talking with some of the nicest, smartest, original, talented, and funniest people in the world. Paul Rust might just be the perfect exam... Read More...

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Charlyne Yi Interview

David DeanFebruary 22, 2011

In today’s world when you come across someone who is super talented, and doing original, unique things, it's rare that they put all of their energy in to on... Read More...

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Instant Classic: Interview with Andy Kindler

David DeanFebruary 18, 2011

Andy Kindler by Susan Maljan Let me give you the breakdown: After two weeks of rescheduling phone interviews (me-flu Andy-stomach virus) we finally connecte... Read More...

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Tim Barber & Tiny Vices

David DeanFebruary 10, 2011

Sometimes trying to ask the right questions, or get inside the head of an artist can be a difficult thing. What most artists, or at least the good ones do is cr... Read More...

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Interview with the Amazing Eugene Ahn

Zhila ShariatFebruary 8, 2011

I heard about Eugene Ahn through a mutual friend of ours, who happens to be a lawyer. Eugene was also a lawyer until he quit to become a full-time rapper. P... Read More...

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