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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.

Skulls & Comedy: Meet Illustrator Dave Kloc

Deborah ThomasianAugust 14, 2012

I recall the first time I attended "The Meltdown" comedy show at the Nerdmelt theatre in Hollywood. I came away from the experience feeling extremely satisfied,... Read More...

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You Should Absolutely Know Jim Hamilton

Deborah ThomasianAugust 8, 2012

Comedian Jim Hamilton is one of our all-time favorites here at Serial Optimist, and if you aren't familiar with him, we are big time excited to introduce. His n... Read More...

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Rachel Bloom Is Just The Best

Deborah ThomasianAugust 7, 2012

Her musical comedy videos are bigger head turners than Ryan Lochte’s grill. F*** Me Ray Bradbury alone has garnered her close to 2 million YouTube views. For pe... Read More...

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Jesse Popp Brings The Smiles

Deborah ThomasianAugust 6, 2012

You ever wonder who is one of the guys responsible for making that pasty and ginger late-night host get all the laughs every night? Well, I have a few hints for... Read More...

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Matt Braunger Is The Best

David DeanJuly 24, 2012

Matt Braunger is one of our all time favs, and is just killing it right now. "It" being life, bro. His new album "Shovel Fighter" (released July 17 on Comedy Ce... Read More...

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Jackie Kashian Is Big Time Smiles

Deborah ThomasianJuly 20, 2012

If you are not yet a ranger of The Dork Forest, you soon will be. Please grab a comfy chair and familiarize yourself with TDF podcast's dorkdom purveyor, Jackie... Read More...

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Neil Mahoney Talks ‘Freak Dance’

Deborah ThomasianJuly 12, 2012

The name might not ring a bell yet but you have no doubt seen his work. Comedy director, writer and editor Neil Mahoney has been the man behind the camera for a... Read More...

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The Super Serious Experience

Deborah ThomasianJuly 5, 2012

Super Serious? Nope! More like Super Ironic! And for a very good reason. You would be hard pressed to find a funnier show in Los Angeles than The Super Serious ... Read More...

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Lesley Arfin Interview

David DeanJune 25, 2012

Lesley Arfin is everything an aspiring writer wants to be. She's stylish, smart, funny, a little punk, and a lot NYC. She almost reminds you of a younger versio... Read More...

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A Promoter Of Smiles: Joel Mandelkorn

Deborah ThomasianJune 8, 2012

If you are looking for one of the hottest comedy shows on the West Side, The Super Serious Show is it! Once a month, this show combines the hottest and freshest... Read More...

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SO Bunk: Kurt Braunohler

Deborah ThomasianJune 6, 2012

If you want to laugh so hard your sombrero falls off and you drop your taco then you need to get on the Kurt Braunohler bandwagon STAT. This seasoned New York c... Read More...

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Angela Trimbur

David DeanMay 23, 2012

Well, good luck not falling in love with Angela Trimbur in the next ten minutes, this girl is all things good. Angela is a comedian, actor, dancer, writer, and ... Read More...

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Mandee Johnson Shoots Super Serious Laughs

David DeanMay 17, 2012

When I think of people I really admire and who I consider successful and talented, one thing that always stands out in each is that they have somehow create... Read More...

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A Chat With Comedian Ian Edwards

Zhila ShariatMay 3, 2012

Ian Edwards has appeared on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, written for SNL, and is one of HBO's Bad Boys of Comedy. You've also seen him punk Raven Simone, Geor... Read More...

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