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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.

The Inspiring Kay Cannon On Being A Writer

Monique MadridSeptember 17, 2013

Kay Cannon, the Emmy-nominated writer and producer for “30 Rock,” co-executive producer for “New Girl” and screenplay writer of the hit movie Pitch Perfect is n... Read More...

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Serial Optimist Talks To ‘Drunk History’ Producer Seth Weitberg

Monique MadridSeptember 16, 2013

Getting people drunk and making movies, what a life! It's the life of Seth Weitberg, co-producer of Comedy Central's "Drunk History." I don't know whose job I e... Read More...

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Dave Ross Is A Holy F***Ing Legend

David DeanAugust 23, 2013

One could simply call Dave Ross a great comedian, and no doubt is. He's also just a creative A+, always abstract yet spot on. Great blend. His sketch group WOME... Read More...

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Interview With The Multi-Talented LOL’R Pardis Parker

Jazmine HillAugust 20, 2013

Pardis Parker is a funny fellow who writes/directs/produces/acts and does stand-up. In other words, he’s a super creative guy. He’s got his hands in many differ... Read More...

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Behind The Sound With NPR’s Peter Sagal & The Writing Staff Of ‘Wait…Wait Don’t Tell Me’

Monique MadridAugust 16, 2013

Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me, “The Oddly Informative New Quiz” needs no introductions, nor does its host Peter Sagal. For over 14 years, listeners across America ha... Read More...

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A Ruckus With Rob Corddry

Meredith SchneiderAugust 16, 2013

You know him, you love him, we love him and we love this interview with SO favorite Rob Corddry. Let’s give you a little rundown. He was in 2003’s Old School. (... Read More...

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Interview With Comedian Neal Brennan

Jazmine HillAugust 12, 2013

You know him, you love him, it’s Neal Brennan! Writer, director, co-creator for, obviously, “Chappelle’s Show.” Director for “Inside Amy Schumer” and “New Girl”... Read More...

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Interview With The Super Hilarious & Super Favorite Brent Morin

Jazmine HillJuly 12, 2013

Brent Morin is one super talented LA comedian/actor. Along with the aforementioned things, he’s made music, plays the piano and went to film school. His high en... Read More...

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Comedian Byron Bowers Is The LOL From The ATL

Jazmine HillJuly 11, 2013

Byron Bowers is a super funny Atlanta comic currently in LA. If I were to describe him, he would be a politely edgy guy. He’s constantly performing at all diffe... Read More...

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The Hilarious, Inspiring & Wonderfully Passionate Eric Appel

Jazmine HillJuly 3, 2013

Eric Appel is a truly great LA director/writer/performer. You’ve easily seen his work on “The Office,” “NTSF:SD:SUV::,” “New Girl,” “Human Giant” and more. He’s... Read More...

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An Interview With The Hilarious, Silly Genius That Is Rob Huebel

Jazmine HillJuly 1, 2013

Rob Huebel. You know him and love him for being a super duper funny, silly, comedian and actor in such greats as “Children’s Hospital,” “Human Giant,” “Burning ... Read More...

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Superego Is Releasing Their First Album: ‘Mount Us More’

Monique MadridJune 26, 2013

Comedy fans rejoice, Superego is coming out with their first album! Pause for a second. If you aren’t listening to the hilarious comedy podcast already, then st... Read More...

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SO Favorite. Just The Best. All Smiles. An Interview With Adam Pally

David DeanJune 14, 2013

I talked with Adam Pally as he was driving around Baton Rouge where he is currently filming Search Party, a movie starring Adam, T.J. Miller and Thomas Middledi... Read More...

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Serial Optimist ‘Shots’ On Location With Drunk Monkeys

Monique MadridMay 31, 2013

The web series “Drunk Monkeys” isn’t just about two women getting drunk for the whole Internet to see. It’s about Erica Reid and Jen Ellison “Trying things so t... Read More...

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