Aparna Nancherla - Serial Optimist

All Jane: Why Women Comedians Should Be Celebrated

Monique MadridOctober 23, 2013

The All Jane No Dick Festival is proof of exactly why women comedians should be celebrated. I’m back from Portland and wow, the fest was easily one of the best I’ve ever been to - fun, supportive and friendly. FRIENDLY. You have no idea how big of a ... Read More...

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Serial Optimist Is At All Jane No Dick!

David DeanOctober 18, 2013

Our West Coast Editor and all around rad and amazing comedian Monique Madrid is at the All Jane No Dick! festival in Portland this weekend getting her performing on with a bunch of other rad and amazing comedians like Cameron Esposito, Bonnie McFarla... Read More...

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Conan O’Brien Has The Best Stand Up In Late Night

David DeanOctober 15, 2013

"Conan" has the best stand up comedians in late night. The words, "Tonight (insert name) is making his/her late night television debut, please welcome…" are a comedians dream, and Conan O'Brien says those words (specifically "television debut") more ... Read More...

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Aparna Nancherla Talks All Jane No Dick Festival

David DeanOctober 14, 2013

I woke up thinking three things this morning: Aparna Nancherla is on "Conan" tonight! The All Jane No Dick Festival is four days away! Where am I? So it was a super exciting morning. Aparna is truly one of our most favorite comedians here at Serial O... Read More...

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The Biggest LOL’s From The LOLiest Aparna Nancherla

David DeanMay 1, 2013

It's hard for me to even try and write an introduction to comedian Aparna Nancherla. She set the bar so high with this interview I feel like I should just get out of the way as quickly as possible so you can start reading it. What do you need to... Read More...

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Interview With The SO Funny & A SO Favorite: Chris Thayer

Jazmine HillMarch 18, 2013

Chris Thayer is one super funny stand-up comedian. You probably know him best from being a regular on Pete Holmes’ podcast You Made it Weird. And of course coining the term, “FIVE hundred WEEKS!” His self-deprecating low-key style of comedy sneaks up... Read More...

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Tyler Ross Shoots The Smiles & Brings The Smiles

Deborah ThomasianOctober 5, 2012

Tyler Ross is a man who is comfortable in his own skin, brilliantly colorful skin, as a matter of fact. This California native has carved out his own special place in the photography world. Tyler has combined his love of photography and comedy, docum... 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 alt comedy with the added bonus of a marketplace, food, and booze. The festival offered just... Read More...

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