Patton Oswalt filibusters vote on Parks and Recreation with plot for new Stars Wars movie (Video)

Patton Oswalt filibusters vote on Parks and Recreation with plot for new Stars Wars movie (Video)

By | April 17, 2013 at 12:29 pm | One comment

On Thursday, master comedian, actor and frequent guest star/multi-episode arc player on celebrated television shows Patton Oswalt drops by a special one-hour Parks and Recreation. In one scene, Oswalt successfully filibusters a council meeting vote—and does so by pitching a...

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Watch Louis C.K. and Nick Offerman in this bizarre indie comedy from 2000 (Video)

Watch Louis C.K. and Nick Offerman in this bizarre indie comedy from 2000 (Video)

By | April 17, 2013 at 11:04 am | 6 comments

Though he was well established behind-the-scenes of the comedy world 13 years ago -- having written for Dana Carvey, David Letterman and Chris Rock -- Louis C.K., was, by no means the comedy superstar he is today. Like most working comics, he took jobs that would hopefully...

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Award-winning comedian Dylan Moran announces first North American tour (Video)

Award-winning comedian Dylan Moran announces first North American tour (Video)

By | April 17, 2013 at 10:10 am | 4 comments

Having already dominated theaters in the UK, Australia, Switzerland, Holland, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Estonia, Latvia and Russia, internationally celebrated Irish comedian Dylan Moran is finally bringing his latest show to North America. Moran will take his show Yeah, Yeah to...

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Laughspin Podcast special episode: Mary Lynn Rajskub interview (Audio)

Laughspin Podcast special episode: Mary Lynn Rajskub interview (Audio)

By | April 16, 2013 at 9:35 pm | No comments

While at Gilda's LaughFest in Grand Rapids, Laughspin editor Dylan Gadino interviews comedian and actress Mary Lynn Rajskub, best known as Chloe from the hit show 24 with Kiefer Sutherland. This laid-back chat ranges from balancing life on the road while being a parent, the...

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Patton Oswalt responds to Boston Marathon bombing: The good outnumber the evil

Patton Oswalt responds to Boston Marathon bombing: The good outnumber the evil

By | April 15, 2013 at 6:59 pm | 4 comments

As of this writing, there have been two confirmed deaths and dozens more injured – many critically – in a bombing that took place today near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. While we’re certainly not the news organization on which you should rely when it comes to...

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‘Barack Obama of stand-up comedy’ Trevor Noah to debut live show Born A Crime (Video)

‘Barack Obama of stand-up comedy’ Trevor Noah to debut live show Born A Crime (Video)

By | April 15, 2013 at 1:31 pm | No comments

A January appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno was just the start of South African comedian Trevor Noah’s eventual high-profile Stateside comedy career. Having graced the cover of Rolling Stone in his own country, releasing five one-hour stand-up specials and earning a...

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Comedy Central greenlights Brody Stevens series, produced by Zach Galifianakis

Comedy Central greenlights Brody Stevens series, produced by Zach Galifianakis

By | April 15, 2013 at 11:45 am | No comments

In comedy nerd circles, he’s already a force – especially if you follow him on Twitter or more recently, Vine – but now comedian Brody Stevens is poised to become a bona fide comedy star. Comedy Central announced today it has inked a deal with the Los Angeles-based...

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Checking in with comedian Jamie Lee of ‘Girl Code’ on MTV (Interview)

Checking in with comedian Jamie Lee of ‘Girl Code’ on MTV (Interview)

By | April 15, 2013 at 10:29 am | No comments

Ever since Lauren Conrad left MTV’s camera crew wallowing in her Mercedes-Benz’s magic dust, all of womankind has been lost. Um, like, who is supposed to tell them whether or not they should wear something with string ties to a frenemy’s pool party…Sammi Sweetheart?! Cha...

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My Jonathan Winters Journey: A personal remembrance

My Jonathan Winters Journey: A personal remembrance

By | April 14, 2013 at 9:55 pm | 4 comments

As I got closer to turning 30, more and more I found myself trying to figure out who I am. I went to therapy, took part in Jewish events, attended comedy seminars and studied philosophy. I thought the answers were out there and perhaps lied in the wisdom of other people. I...

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