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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 created a niche for themselves and are doing exactly what they want to do. Mandee Johnson is a p... Read More...

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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 been denied for too long! A veteran of the UCB Theatre, Jon has delighted audiences from coa... Read More...

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An Introduction To Mary Westlake

David DeanApril 17, 2012

It's hard to really classify singer/songwriter Mary Westlake. Her dreamy vocals are haunting and her style is a perfect blend of relaxed comfortability. But Mary isn't signed to a label, and in all honesty you've probably never heard of her. You ... Read More...

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Backstage Chat With Asher Roth

David DeanApril 16, 2012

I was skeptical going to see Asher Roth perform at Dallas' Palladium Ballroom where he made his first stop for the Billboard and Chevrolet First Look Tour. With his 2009 massive hit "I Love College" already stuck in my head before he even hit the sta... Read More...

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An In-Depth Conversation With BORBAY

David DeanMarch 21, 2012

A lot of artists put up a front, or try to label themselves. Some want to be known only as starving, and selling anything would be selling out. Some look at their gift strictly as a job, and create for the sole purpose of making as much money as they... Read More...

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The Beautiful Madness of Claudio Parentela

David DeanMarch 5, 2012

It has been fun going back and forth with artist Claudio Parentela. Mostly because his passion for his work is off the charts and energetic (as is his work), but also because he doesn't speak English very well and I always find that cute, which... Read More...

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An Interview With A Band We Love: RACES

David DeanFebruary 27, 2012

Under favorable conditions, an EP can be considered a band’s prologue of sorts. In November of 2011, one such exordium was made available for examination. "Big Broom" was the initial body of work from Van Nuys sextet, RACES. Lending an ear to the sto... 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 albums of last year in The Extended Play E.P., and now we get a stellar, David Green directed ... Read More...

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Photo Feature: Erin Dobosiewicz

David DeanFebruary 20, 2012

Erin Dobosiewicz has a poetic way of describing her love for photography. In her enthusiasm you quickly sense it's not just about taking photos, it's about creating a scene or moment people can get lost in. She wants to tell a story with each pic... 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 everyone to have fun, for a community. Insert RIOT – LA's Alternative Comedy Festival. You will ... 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 captious dreamer who falls into a dark depression after his girlfriend of six months breaks up w... 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 actor Freddi Scheib. "Missed Connection" comes from a personal place, but you wouldn't know it... 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 author is a multi-threat of funny. Her popular podcast "How Was Your Week", which Rolling ... 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 seeing him perform, you'll agree he should be. Pardo is energetic, funny as hell and has a... Read More...

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