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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.

Best Of 2012: Interviews

David DeanDecember 21, 2012

We had a stellar and exciting year at Serial Optimist. One of the things we value most about SO is the interviews we get, and how we conduct those interviews. W... Read More...

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An Open Letter To Jamie Lee Curtis Taete Of Vice

David DeanDecember 11, 2012

This is a belated, open letter to Jamie Lee Curtis Taete of Vice.com, and his article "Reasons Why Los Angeles Is The Worst Place Ever". I'm not here to defend ... Read More...

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Interview With The Super Fun & Funny Murray Valeriano

Deborah ThomasianDecember 7, 2012

An observant mortal once said, “one can judge a man by the company he keeps.” Having cavorted with some of the most intriguing people on the planet Murray Valer... Read More...

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We Love Emily Maya Mills

Deborah ThomasianDecember 6, 2012

Emily Maya Mills is a powerhouse packed into one petite, crimson-curled sweetheart. She is an actor, writer, and stand-up comic who has made appearances on “Par... Read More...

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Interview With Mark Ellis

Deborah ThomasianDecember 5, 2012

You know him. The guy next door. That bud you hang with. The dude you crack open a couple brews with. The Everyman. He possesses just that perfect brand of lika... Read More...

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Review: LA Comedy Festival

Deborah ThomasianNovember 27, 2012

Finding the best comedic talent around is no small undertaking. Add to that organizing the talent into a 10-day festival is simply inspiring. Festival director ... Read More...

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‘Nikki & Sara Live’ With Nikki Glaser & Sara Schaefer

Meredith SchneiderNovember 21, 2012

Nikki Glaser has been turning heads with her stand-up since her stint on "Last Comic Standing" while she was still in college. Sara Schaefer won two Emmys as He... Read More...

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Meet The Comedy Duo That Is Wrestling Team

Meredith SchneiderNovember 20, 2012

Mark Bisi and Andy Beckerman are two of the funniest guys we have ever encountered. Their comedic chemistry is palpable almost immediately, which is why it come... Read More...

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Chelsea Peretti Crankin Thru Your Sys

Deborah ThomasianNovember 19, 2012

This gal is currently batting a thousand in the comedy arena. Most recently a writer on the Emmy-nominated “Parks and Recreation” on NBC, Chelsea Peretti is at ... Read More...

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Get Ready To Fall In Love With Comedian Rory Scovel

Deborah ThomasianNovember 7, 2012

Interview with comedian Rory Scovel, from TBS's Ground Floor and his comedy album Dilation.

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Interview With Steve Agee

Micah LeFebvreNovember 6, 2012

Steve Agee is one of our favorite stand-up comedians. Though he’s probably best known as Brian Posehn’s husband on The Sarah Silverman Program, his career has b... Read More...

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More Molly McAleer Please

David DeanNovember 1, 2012

Some people are just doing life right. They are true to themselves, create for the sake of creating, write meaningful words, promote smiles, and are the real in... Read More...

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Dave Hill Is The Most Wonderful Person In The World

Deborah ThomasianOctober 16, 2012

I think you can easily label Dave Hill a Renaissance man. He seems to succeed at everything he applies himself to. Dave is a gifted musician and was a member of... Read More...

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Back It Up: Thrilling Adventure Hour…The Graphic Novel & Beyond!

Micah LeFebvreOctober 15, 2012

"The Thrilling Adventure Hour", a monthly stage-show/podcast/old-time radio show starring some of the biggest names in comedy, is expanding its already ambi... Read More...

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