Putting Your Politics Into Your Act

by The Comedy Nerds on August 30, 2010

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Last week Michael Ian Black totally lost his shit on stage when an audience member compared Obama to Hitler.  Personally I’m glad he did it.  The audience member, not so much.

In this episode we look at how much a comedian should put their own politics and opinions into their act.  What is their responsibility to the audience?  What is their responsibility to themselves?

Also, find out what’s so special about September 2nd and why it makes Dan a happy (but very sad) person.

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The Truth About Getting Booked As A Stand-Up

by Dustin D'Addato on August 27, 2010

If you are even the least bit considering a career as a stand-up comedian I suggest you watch this video.  It talks about all the crap you need to put up with to get an actual paying gig as a comic. The video is funny because it’s true and super duper depressing.  Now please excuse me while I go cry into my pillow.  (That all being said, I wouldn’t give a set to a cheetah with striped baby blue pants and a backwards green trucker hat either. Get a job hipster.)

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From The Mail Bag: Best Comedy Cities & Disappearing Scenes

August 23, 2010

In the week’s episode, we answer some questions from the mailbag. One listener wanted to know the best cities to do comedy in. We spoke on the topic with surprising authority considering 95% of the shows we’ve ever done have been in New York. Another listener asked about when thriving comedy scenes suddenly dry up, [...]

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Just Watch This

August 19, 2010

So Crocogator didn’t win last night, but it was still a blast! Thanks to Channel 101 NY for screening it. On a happier note, this. Just watch this: MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON

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The Crocogator is out to get you!

August 16, 2010

Out to get you to come to Channel 101 NY this Wednesday, that is. (Boom. Nailed it.) Dustin and Dan created a five minute pilot called “Crocogator” that will be screened at Channel 101 NY, Wednesday 8/18 at 7:30 at 92YTribeca. You have to come to the live show to vote for us, plus the [...]

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Joke Stealing: Is Comedy Justice Blind?

August 16, 2010
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Thievery. In the comedy world there is no greater crime. Should you ever steal? The answer is simple: No. Never. Don’t do it. Except… What if you come up with something on your own, only to discover there is something similar out there? What if you were doing something first, then a more popular comedian [...]

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