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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.

Talking Comedy, Groceries & Porn With Comedian Jenn Tisdale

Erika HarwoodNovember 19, 2013

When porn star/Lindsay Lohan survivor, James Deen, calls for any ol’ body to film a scene with him, someone has to answer. Luckily for the Internet, comedian an... Read More...

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Emily Heller: Nailing Comedy, Fortunes and Photoshop

Caitlin KunkelNovember 13, 2013

Stand up comedian Emily Heller is really showing 2013 who’s boss. She made her late night debut on Conan earlier this year, has a popular podcast and web series... Read More...

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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 Mar... Read More...

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Emily Gordon Talks The Meltdown Show’s Third Anniversary!

David DeanOctober 30, 2013

Tonight is The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail Third Anniversary Halloween Blowout! It will be a killer show (isn't it always?) and a great celebration of one of... Read More...

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All Jane: Why Women Comedians Should Be Celebrated

Monique MadridOctober 23, 2013

The All Jane No Dick Festival is proof of exactly why women comedians should be celebrated. I’m back from Portland and wow, the fest was easily one of the best ... Read More...

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Serial Optimist Is At All Jane No Dick!

David DeanOctober 18, 2013

Our West Coast Editor and all around rad and amazing comedian Monique Madrid is at the All Jane No Dick! festival in Portland this weekend getting her performin... Read More...

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Local Comics Know Why Portland Is So Great

Monique MadridOctober 17, 2013

Tonight’s the night! The All Jane No Dick Festival starts this evening with a schedule packed full of local comics. Highlighting the best Portland talent, be su... Read More...

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Bonnie McFarlane: This Woman Is Definitely Funny

Monique MadridOctober 16, 2013

The talent level of the performers at this year's All Jane No Dick festival is impressive. The headliners aren’t just “names” in the comedy scene, All Jane has ... Read More...

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Conan O’Brien Has The Best Stand Up In Late Night

David DeanOctober 15, 2013

"Conan" has the best stand up comedians in late night. The words, "Tonight (insert name) is making his/her late night television debut, please welcome…" are a c... Read More...

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Raw & Unedited With Comedian Giulia Rozzi

David DeanOctober 14, 2013

Giulia Rozzi is a life enhancer, a provider of smiles. She's also a New York based comedian, actress and writer with a career that is progressing rapidly. What ... Read More...

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Aparna Nancherla Talks All Jane No Dick Festival

David DeanOctober 14, 2013

I woke up thinking three things this morning: Aparna Nancherla is on "Conan" tonight! The All Jane No Dick Festival is four days away! Where am I? So it was a s... Read More...

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Jet Eveleth You Should Be Famous

Monique MadridOctober 3, 2013

Jet Eveleth may not be famous yet, but she should be. She WILL be. The LA comedian (by way of Chicago) is one of those rare performers that make you feel lucky ... Read More...

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2nd Annual LA Podcast Festival

David DeanOctober 2, 2013

Serial Optimist has had October 4-6th circled with a big red marker for months now eagerly awaiting the 2nd Annual LA Podcast Festival to kick off. We had a bla... Read More...

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Smart, Funny And Giant Hands: Serial Optimist Interviews Alonzo Bodden

Monique MadridSeptember 24, 2013

I met Alonzo Bodden when he was a panelist on “Wait Wait, Don’t Tell Me." And by met, I mean I asked to take a picture with him and stood on my tippy toes next ... Read More...

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