RIOT - Serial Optimist

Can’t Get Enough: Emily Maya Mills

Lisa LauretaJanuary 8, 2014

I spoke with Emily Maya Mills about the upcoming RIOT LA Fest, and in the process realized that she is my comedy spirit animal. From doing stand up, character shows, and Competitive Erotic Fan Fiction, to working with friends like The Birthday Boys a... Read More...

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Matt Braunger: It Was A Real Chill Baboon

Jimmy CallawayJanuary 8, 2014

So not only does this gig of mine here at Serial Optimist Website & Artisanal Bakery get me a pass into such E-ticket rides as the forthcoming RIOT LA Comedy Fest, it also gives me a chance to talk to some of today’s best comedians, and I get to ... Read More...

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RIOT LA Comedy Fest 2014: It’s (Almost) Too Much

Jimmy CallawayJanuary 8, 2014

You guys, the RIOT LA Comedy Festival begins this Thursday, January 9th, 2014, and I’m so excited for it that I am almost angry. What kind of cruel God would make me have to decide between seeing this brilliant comedian over this one, or this one, or... Read More...

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On The Record With Beth Stelling

Jimmy CallawayJanuary 7, 2014

So the other day, I had a tremendous conversation with comedian extraordinaire Beth Stelling wherein we came up with a cure for cancer, solved world hunger and discovered the meaning of existence. But then later I found that my stupid recording devic... Read More...

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RIOT LA, Improv4Humans & More With Matt Besser

Lisa LauretaJanuary 7, 2014

I recently had the chance to sit down with one Mr. Matt Besser: master improviser and terrific human. He will be performing Improv4Humans at this year’s Riot Fest with Andy Daly, Seth Morris and Lauren Lapkus. We talked about it, and some other stuff... Read More...

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Abbey Londer & RIOT LA 2014: Bringing People Together To Laugh

Jimmy CallawayJanuary 6, 2014

If your New Year’s resolution is to see more incredible live comedy, then you can go ahead and thank Abbey Londer right now. The founder of RIOT LA’s alternative comedy festival has once again worked her magic so that another RIOT will kick 2014 off ... 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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