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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.

Dave Stone Is Big Time Laughs

Deborah ThomasianOctober 12, 2012

Jack Passion’s got nothing on Dave Stone. A real man has a full beard and serious TALENT to boot! Dave is a native of Atlanta, Georgia who has earned his comedy... Read More...

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Beth Stelling Is The Next Best Thing In The World

Meredith SchneiderOctober 11, 2012

Chicago-based comedian Beth Stelling is on her way to being a household name. A few months after being named a new face of comedy at the Just For Laughs Montrea... Read More...

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Matt Besser Interview: The Greatest Man Alive?

Deborah ThomasianOctober 5, 2012

When done properly, improv is an astounding art form. When done poorly, well, don’t ask. I think you could safely say Matt Besser has tamed the improv “beast”. ... Read More...

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SO Recap: RIOT LA 2012

Deborah ThomasianSeptember 28, 2012

The 2012 RIOT LA comedy festival made good on its Kickstarter promise this past weekend. One city block was transformed into a gathering place of the best in al... Read More...

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Carmen Lynch: Comedian. Spaniard. Wonderful.

Meredith SchneiderSeptember 21, 2012

Carmen Lynch is an absolute riot. You won’t be able to find much about her on the Internet, so let us fill you in a bit. When she isn’t busting guts on the stag... Read More...

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Ron Funches Is Instant Smiles

Deborah ThomasianSeptember 20, 2012

Ron Funches could be the poster child for Serial Optimist. He epitomizes happiness. He seems to possess a great zeal for life that is reflected in his comedy. Y... Read More...

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Interview With Comedian Liz Miele

Meredith SchneiderSeptember 19, 2012

We have big time love for one of our favorites Liz Miele, but some of you might not be as familiar. So, here’s a little run-down. Liz is a stand-up comic with ... Read More...

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JC Coccoli Is All Style, All Smiles, & The Hippest Kind Of Sweet

Deborah ThomasianSeptember 17, 2012

JC Coccoli is quickly climbing up the Hollywood ladder (not to be confused with Jacob's Ladder). This gal is the whole package fellas. She is charming, witty, f... Read More...

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Interview With Jonah Ray

Deborah ThomasianSeptember 13, 2012

He co-hosts the wildly popular Nerdist Podcast and “Nerdist” BBC America roundtable TV program. He writes for a little show called “The Soup on E!”. Together wi... Read More...

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The Meltdown Experience

Deborah ThomasianSeptember 10, 2012

It is not a surprise The Meltdown show with Jonah Ray and Kumail Nanjiani was named the best comedy show in Los Angeles by the LA Weekly. Every Wednesday evenin... Read More...

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Serial Optimist Fall 2012 Issue

David DeanSeptember 6, 2012

The Fall 2012 Serial Optimist issue came out today, and we are thrilled with it. Not only does it feature big time smiles and hard laughs, but it also features ... Read More...

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Brent Weinbach: Penises, Poo Poo & Dance Moves

Deborah ThomasianSeptember 5, 2012

Brent Weinbach defies convention in every possible way. He is hailed for his experimental style and deadpan delivery. However, attempting to describe his comedy... Read More...

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Get To Know Will Weldon Before Everyone Else Does (Which Will Be…Anytime Now)

Deborah ThomasianAugust 27, 2012

You might as well surrender now because you are no match for “babyface” Weldon. He will win you over with his twinkly gaze and razor sharp wit. A transplant fro... Read More...

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Brendon Walsh Is Covered In Vomit

Deborah ThomasianAugust 16, 2012

Remember what happened when the Gremlins ate after midnight? Well, apparently that’s what happens when you interview Brendon Walsh. Sheer madness. Pure intoxica... Read More...

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