Inspired by comedy, creativity,
conversations & compassion
to create a collaborative community

Smiles

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.

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...

ConversationsSmiles9 Comments3951 views 0

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...

ConversationsSmiles1 Comment478 views 0

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...

ConversationsSmiles1 Comment271 views 0

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...

ConversationsSmiles4 Comments1243 views 0

Nick Kroll: Thank You Very Cool

David DeanJanuary 27, 2011

An interview with actor and comedian Nick Kroll from The League and Kroll Show.

ConversationsSmiles5 Comments733 views 0

An Interview With The Hilarious, Delightful, & Beautiful June Diane Raphael

David DeanJanuary 13, 2011

I could really go on and on with more adjectives, but the title made my point. If you judge people by the company they keep, then June, who is BFF's with Ca... Read More...

ConversationsSmiles6 Comments4011 views 0

Doug Benson Loves Movies. We Love Laughing. We Love Doug Benson.

David DeanDecember 23, 2010

You might recognize comedian Doug Benson from his stints on Best Week Ever, Last Comic Standing, his Comedy Central show The Benson Interruption, or you might j... Read More...

ConversationsSmiles2 Comments221 views 0

Comedian Shannon Hatch Brings The Real ‘Laughing Out Loud’s’

David DeanDecember 17, 2010

I really cannot get over how funny comedian Shannon Hatch is. When you watch her perform, listen to her podcast, read her blog, ALL of it makes you laugh, hard.... Read More...

ConversationsSmiles0 Comments730 views 0

Casey Wilson Is Your Dream Girl, You Just Might Not Know It Yet

David DeanDecember 9, 2010

An interview with comedian, writer and actress Casey Wilson, from Saturday Night Life, Happy Endings and Marry Me.

ConversationsSmiles7 Comments486 views 0

Jimmy Pardo Really is Never Not Funny

David DeanDecember 7, 2010

Jimmy Pardo has been a stand-up for over 20 years. He is the kind of comic whom nothing ever came easy to. He wasn't handed out sitcoms or selling out stadiums.... Read More...

ConversationsSmiles3 Comments239 views 0

Comedian Anthony Jeselnik: “He’s The Best!” -Everybody

David DeanNovember 29, 2010

Comedian Anthony Jeselnik has made people feel uncomfortable all over the world. He has appeared multiple times on Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Conan O' Brien, a... Read More...

ConversationsSmiles8 Comments1631 views 0

Get to Know Comedian Sara Schaefer

David DeanNovember 16, 2010

I’ve been a Sara Schaefer fan for a while now. Much like hearing a musician you like, you start to follow their music, an author you like, your read their other... Read More...

ConversationsSmiles3 Comments719 views 0

Get to Know Comedian Aaron Karo

David DeanNovember 11, 2010

I had never heard of comedian Aaron Karo until recently, which surprised me considering he is all over the place and has a massive following. Karo isn't your ty... Read More...

ConversationsSmiles5 Comments137 views 0

Mike Burns Is The BEST Thing Since Pretzels Dipped In Nutella

David DeanNovember 2, 2010

If you're into comedy, great writing, genuine people, funny things, the absurd, and wonderful aesthetics, then you will be into stand-up Mike Burns. Most of SO'... Read More...

ConversationsSmiles1 Comment855 views 0