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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.

An Interview With The Sweetest Mad Man You’ll Ever Meet: Jon Daly

Deborah ThomasianMay 1, 2012

One word you would never use to describe Jon Daly would be "boring." If you have never had the pleasure of experiencing Jon's sketch comedy bravura, you have be... Read More...

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The Bearded, Hungry, Hilarious, Storytelling Genius That Is Kyle Kinane

Zhila ShariatApril 24, 2012

He has one of our favorite beards in comedy and a style of storytelling that has landed him appearances on Conan, Comedy Central Presents, Judd Apatow's Funny P... Read More...

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An Insightful Interview With The Bitter Buddha: Eddie Pepitone

Deborah ThomasianMarch 21, 2012

When I found out I was interviewing Eddie Pepitone I did the most spirited happy dance you could ever imagine. How can one not gush over his talents?! Eddie has... Read More...

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An Interview With A Comedic Icon: Wendy Liebman

Deborah ThomasianMarch 19, 2012

This woman is no novice to the comedy scene. Wendy Liebman has been performing stand-up comedy for close to 20 years. I know! A graduate of Wellesley College, m... Read More...

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A Laugh Out Loud Chat With Sue Galloway

Deborah ThomasianMarch 16, 2012

Sue Galloway may not be a household name yet but you’ve most likely seen her splashed across your TV screen multiple times. Sue has a recurring role on "30 ... Read More...

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An Interview With A Woman We Love: Arden Myrin

Deborah ThomasianMarch 15, 2012

When you think of actress, comedian, and all around artist Arden Myrin you probably think "She is my favorite on Chelsea Lately!" or "I recognize her from (... Read More...

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Morgan Evans Talks ‘The Untitled Webseries’

Zhila ShariatFebruary 23, 2012

Web Series are all the buzz right now, which is a good thing because the buzz is good. Writers, comedians, and aspiring filmmakers are creating hilarious sh... Read More...

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T.J. Miller Talks “T.J. Miller”

David DeanFebruary 22, 2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OChfLWu3h34 Comedian, actor, writer, multitasker, and bona fide GANGSTER T.J. Miller put out one of the most entertaining albu... Read More...

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Abbey Londer & RIOT – LA’s Alternative Comedy Festival

David DeanJanuary 25, 2012

We love comedian, producer, and the all around lovely Abbey Londer. She is that rare being that creates for the sake of creating, for pure enjoyment, for everyo... Read More...

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‘HEY THERE STRANGER’

David DeanJanuary 23, 2012

In November, filmmaker Julian Klepper and crew, shot 2/3rds of a pilot Klepper wrote and directed called "Hey There Stranger". It's about a sweet yet captio... Read More...

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Freddi Scheib Talks ‘Missed Connection’ & Makes Us Laugh Hard

David DeanJanuary 17, 2012

SO many great comedy series are hitting the web, as you can see here, and another hilariously amazing gem is "Missed Connection" from writer, comedian, and acto... Read More...

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An Interview With Someone We Love: Julie Klausner

David DeanJanuary 16, 2012

Julie Klausner is the kind of person who was born with that special talent of putting words together perfectly. The comedy writer and performer, podcaster, and ... Read More...

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Jimmy Pardo’s 3rd Annual Pardcast-A-Thon

David DeanNovember 23, 2011

Jimmy Pardo has been a stand-up comic for more than 20 years and none of it ever came easy. He isn't on sitcoms or selling out stadiums, even though, after ... Read More...

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Rob Michael Hugel Hates Being Single, Loves Creating the Funny

David DeanSeptember 21, 2011

"Get it on paper, tell your friends, get people together, film it, edit it, and put it out there. Then you see the rewards." That really sums up actor, come... Read More...

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