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An Interview With The Hilarious, Delightful, & Beautiful June Diane Raphael

David DeanJanuary 13, 2011

I could really go on and on with more adjectives, but the title made my point. If you judge people by the company they keep, then June, who is BFF's with Casey Wilson, married to Paul Scheer, and collaborates/works with/pals around with some of t... Read More...

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Doug Benson Loves Movies. We Love Laughing. We Love Doug Benson.

David DeanDecember 23, 2010

You might recognize comedian Doug Benson from his stints on Best Week Ever, Last Comic Standing, his Comedy Central show The Benson Interruption, or you might just recognize him as "that guy who ALWAYS looks high". Benson is a huge advocate of mariju... Read More...

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Comedian Shannon Hatch Brings The Real ‘Laughing Out Loud’s’

David DeanDecember 17, 2010

I really cannot get over how funny comedian Shannon Hatch is. When you watch her perform, listen to her podcast, read her blog, ALL of it makes you laugh, hard. She is beyond witty, smart, and is truly one of the best joke writers you will currently ... Read More...

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Casey Wilson Is Your Dream Girl, You Just Might Not Know It Yet

David DeanDecember 9, 2010

An interview with comedian, writer and actress Casey Wilson, from Saturday Night Life, Happy Endings and Marry Me.

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Jimmy Pardo Really is Never Not Funny

David DeanDecember 7, 2010

Jimmy Pardo has been a stand-up for over 20 years. He is the kind of comic whom nothing ever came easy to. He wasn't handed out sitcoms or selling out stadiums. After you see him, or listen to him, you don't understand why. Pardo is full of energy. H... Read More...

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The Lovely Photographer Robyn Von Swank

David DeanDecember 2, 2010

When I first heard of photographer and director Robyn Von Swank, I felt like I had found my long lost love, or BFF, or something. I spent hours looking through her website, her blog, and all of her photos. She is a comedy nerd! We are totally into ... Read More...

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Comedian Anthony Jeselnik: “He’s The Best!” -Everybody

David DeanNovember 29, 2010

Comedian Anthony Jeselnik has made people feel uncomfortable all over the world. He has appeared multiple times on Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Conan O' Brien, and a handful of other shows. He was named one of Variety's "10 Comics To Watch" in 2008 an... Read More...

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Get to Know Comedian Sara Schaefer

David DeanNovember 16, 2010

I’ve been a Sara Schaefer fan for a while now. Much like hearing a musician you like, you start to follow their music, an author you like, your read their other books, etc. The same goes for bloggers. Eventually, you come across someone who has the s... Read More...

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Interview With Artist Max Fields

David DeanNovember 10, 2010

Artist Max Fields creates the kind of work that grabs your attention instantly. It is bizarre and eerie, and really makes you feel something, almost uncomfortable at first. You feel as if you are looking at things Fields photographed that weren't s... Read More...

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Mike Burns Is The BEST Thing Since Pretzels Dipped In Nutella

David DeanNovember 2, 2010

If you're into comedy, great writing, genuine people, funny things, the absurd, and wonderful aesthetics, then you will be into stand-up Mike Burns. Most of SO's interviews are with super talented people, whether they are comedians, musicians, a... Read More...

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Have You Met Emily Wells Yet? Allow Me To Introduce You..

David DeanOctober 19, 2010

I featured a few Emily Wells videos via a guest post from Streetwater not to long ago. Recently I was able to ask Emily some questions, all in the perspective of a new fan, someone who was far from familiar with her music, her style. I've now been a ... Read More...

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Duncan Trussell Loves You

David DeanOctober 13, 2010

I really believe he does love you. No joke. Duncan is a writer, actor, and stand-up comedian who really does seem genuinely sweet, and spacey in a good way. Living in his own world that I wouldn't want to live in, but would like to visit often. You m... Read More...

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An Interview With The Great, Nerdy, Polite, Hilarious, Rich Sommer

David DeanSeptember 23, 2010

You will probably instantly recognize Rich Sommer as Harry Crane from AMC’s Mad Men, undoubtedly one of the best shows on television, currently in the middle of its fourth season. Then you will probably ask yourself, “What else have I seen him i... Read More...

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A Conversation With Brooklyn Based Photographer Meg Wachter: She Makes Art Look Beautifully Playful

David DeanSeptember 20, 2010

The first time I saw Meg Wachter's work, I couldn't help but think that this is how beautiful, yet fun photography looks. That this was art made my someone who was a true artist, that could capture something wonderful, all with a sly smile on her f... Read More...

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