The man who put his bum-bum on everything, Tom Green, is hosting a live taping tonight of the first episode of his new podcast. And who better to be his first guest host other than Bill Burr? The new podcast will feature comedians, celebrities, and outrageous characters in an...
Synchronicity in Montreal I seem to have a knack for running into people. There are other knacks I’d like to acquire, but when there’s a pattern in your life, you’re supposed to recognize it, and acknowledge it, and it’s definitely a pattern in my life. Richie Tienken,...
Bill Burr, for the last few years, has seemingly become many comedy fans' favorite comic. And talk to a well-respected comedian about who they think is doing well and they'll no doubt say Bill Burr. So it's no surprise that Burr impressed on Late Show with David Letterman last...
It was just announced that Dane Cook, Andy Samberg, Artie Lange, Mike Epps, Bill Burr, Patton Oswalt, and Mike Birbiglia have been added to the 2009 New York Comedy Festival lineup. These big names are joining an already impressive list of hitters, including Ricky Gervais, Bill...
The reviews for Conan O'Brien's first few shows at the helm of The Tonight Show have been fairly positive. However, only time will tell if Conan's version of the late night monster will go down as one of the most relevant and influential shows in television history. Either way,...
In a brand-spanking new episode of our video interview series A Tight Five, Punchline Magazine editor Dylan Gadino sits down with comedian Bill Burr to chat about why he moved to LA from New York City, why he still says he doesn't know how to tell a joke, the time someone...
And you thought we were done with lists this year. By now, you've probably seen our picks for the 10 best stand-up comedy albums of 2008. But sometimes comedians just release a DVD without a CD companion; or maybe their DVD is more noteworthy than their audio version of the same...
With the release of an album, DVD and the premiere of his one-hour Comedy Central special, Why Do I Do This? it's a busy month for one Boston-bred comedian-- especially for a self-professed 'pyscho.' Welcome to the honest -- if not, slightly frightening -- mind of Bill...
At the most basic level, a stand-up comedian's job is to make his or her audience laugh. So what happens when the audience acts out, making the comic's job as difficult as possible. Listen up to find out. If you're reading this, there's a good chance you've been to your share...
