David Dean - Serial Optimist

Interview With Samantha Irby

David DeanSeptember 7, 2018

Samantha Irby cannot be defined. She cannot be summed up in a few sentences. She’s a gifted writer of wit and honesty. She’s a blogger. A New York Times bestselling author. An essayist. Novelist. TV writer. Humorist. The loveliest. Samantha Irby is a... Read More...

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An Interview With Christopher Moore

David DeanJune 26, 2018

Christopher Moore has been a big influence in my life. We all have a handful of authors that we keep in our hearts as they have provided escape, solace, joy, hope, direction, smiles, and tears throughout our lives. These authors always seem to be the... Read More...

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An Interview With Adam Cayton-Holland

David DeanMarch 15, 2018

Comedian Adam Cayton-Holland is a straight-up smile provider. It doesn’t matter who he is sharing the stage with, or how big the stage might be, he always steps up and hits jokes all over the field. His writing is top-notch, which comes through in hi... Read More...

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Playful & Pretty: An Interview With Artist Soosan Joon Silanee

David DeanNovember 25, 2013

Soosan Joon Silanee is a fantastic, smile promoting artist in NYC. Her illustrations go down so smooth, a Shel Silverstein/Dr. Seuss blend with a dash of fashion and a sophisticated, playful back. So good. Some artists shy away from letting their wor... Read More...

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Emily Gordon Talks The Meltdown Show’s Third Anniversary!

David DeanOctober 30, 2013

Tonight is The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail Third Anniversary Halloween Blowout! It will be a killer show (isn't it always?) and a great celebration of one of the best comedy shows in LA. Sean Patton, Brendon Burns, Barry Rothbart, Brent Morin and ... 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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Raw & Unedited With Comedian Giulia Rozzi

David DeanOctober 14, 2013

Giulia Rozzi is a life enhancer, a provider of smiles. She's also a New York based comedian, actress and writer with a career that is progressing rapidly. What do you need to know about the Boston native? She has a killer monthly show at UCB in NYC c... 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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A Quick Chat With Artist Andreas Nitschke

David DeanOctober 10, 2013

Serial Optimist gets more artist submissions than I can count each day, and when we choose to feature one, it's not just because we like the art, it's because of the words and passion in which the artist speaks. Featuring artists from other countries... Read More...

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2nd Annual LA Podcast Festival

David DeanOctober 2, 2013

Serial Optimist has had October 4-6th circled with a big red marker for months now eagerly awaiting the 2nd Annual LA Podcast Festival to kick off. We had a blast last year, and this years action looks even better (if that’s possible). Three days ... Read More...

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Interview With Photographer Darren Ankenman

David DeanSeptember 5, 2013

I've been a fan of photographer Darren Ankenman for a few years now. I didn't know much about him, but after he did a stellar shoot with the band Other Lives, who are hometown pals of mine, I knew then I wanted to do a feature on him in some way. He'... Read More...

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Dave Ross Is A Holy F***Ing Legend

David DeanAugust 23, 2013

One could simply call Dave Ross a great comedian, and no doubt is. He's also just a creative A+, always abstract yet spot on. Great blend. His sketch group WOMEN are so absurdly hysterical. He co-created this little gem you might have heard of... HOL... Read More...

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SO Favorite. Just The Best. All Smiles. An Interview With Adam Pally

David DeanJune 14, 2013

I talked with Adam Pally as he was driving around Baton Rouge where he is currently filming Search Party, a movie starring Adam, T.J. Miller and Thomas Middleditch, along with a stellar cast. Pally is straight up one of my favorite people. When you l... Read More...

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GOOD TO KNOW: Sextape Comedy

David DeanMay 17, 2013

Premise: Three best friends (two guys one gal) living in New York City. They all have a deep love for comedy, but each in totally separate ways. One has a soft heart for sketch via the 90's, another crushes on stand-up ala Paul F. Tomkins, Hannibal B... Read More...

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