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This section will feature interviews with comedians, improv groups, writers and showrunners. It will also feature reviews of comedy albums, weekly podcast picks, videos we like, untapped talent, comedy news. All things comedy and smiles.

Interview with Dan Levy

David DeanAugust 29, 2011

Named “Comedian Of The Year” for 2011 at the Young Hollywood Awards, Dan Levy is poised for some huge success of his own. Performing comedy since college, L... Read More...

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Comedy Done Right: The Super Serious Show

Jake KroegerJuly 26, 2011

In the era of the smartphone and being horribly bored at work, comedy has largely become a commodity for those that need a laugh right at this very instant. Out... Read More...

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An Inspirational, Funny, Behind the Scenes Interview with Rob Riggle

David DeanJuly 21, 2011

It’s hard for me to explain how wonderful of an experience it was talking with actor/comedian/writer Rob Riggle. You know him from his stint on Saturday Night L... Read More...

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And If You Don’t Know, Now You Know: Scott Aukerman

David DeanJuly 7, 2011

You might not realize it, but the majority of your favorite comedy today via: Internet, movies, podcasts, television, all great comedy in general, stems from th... Read More...

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SO Best of Web Series: Broad City

David DeanJune 1, 2011

Each week for the month of June, Serial Optimist will post what we consider to be the best “web series” or “online comedy shows” or “really funny online comedic... Read More...

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In-Depth Conversation & Big Smiles with Comedian Nick Thune

David DeanMay 11, 2011

You know Nick Thune right? He’s that guy with over 3 million Funny or Die views of his viral video “masturbation”, he’s the guy that made Jay Leno’s short stint... Read More...

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Kumail Nanjiani Will Make You Laugh Hard

Zhila ShariatMay 10, 2011

You’ve heard the same old story before: Born and raised in Pakistan, never seeing comedy once until moving to Iowa to attend college at 18, and being deathly sh... Read More...

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T.J. Miller Interview: Amazingly Funny & Honest

David DeanMay 5, 2011

I know T.J. Miller as one of my favorite comedians. You probably know him or recognize him from "Chelsea Lately," or his co-starring roles in movies like Clover... Read More...

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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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