This week we crank up the flux capacitor and look...in to the future. Is the success of Louis C.K.'s independently released stand-up special going to be the new norm for comedians? Could any other comedian right now really pull that off? Will comedians be able to go completely around the networks all together soon? Will we get all of our jokes from a pill and not even have to leave the house (but for some reason there will still be a two drink minimum)?
Last week saw the passing of one of the funniest voices in the comedy community, Patrice O'Neal. It's sad when anyone dies but when it's someone who brings so much laughter and joy to so many people it hurts that much more. In this week's episode we look the impact of his passing and discuss several some of the many other comedians unfortunately taken too soon.
This week on the show we talk about The Muppets! With the new movie out now we discuss the power of positivity in comedy. And how much can nostalgia affect how much you enjoy comedy? Does nostalgia make you like it more, or hate it because it isn't exactly the way you like it? And even if it make you like something more, can nostalgia make something seem funnier? Hurry up and listen to this episode so you can start being nostalgic about it!
This week we are joined by Michael Hartney, as we discuss our trip to see Conan O'Brien at the Beacon Theater in New York! It was totally awesome, and guests Matthew Broderick and Paul Simon were amazing, and we're not at all upset that we didn't go to a different show, that had other guests and different things happening, so why would you ask such a weird question? We discuss the fine are of pre-show warm ups, the cue card mafia, and why Andy Richter has the best job in the world. And 2e say so long to Michael, as ...
This past week the comedy nerd world was captivated by the most recent episode of the WTF podcast featuring Todd Glass in which he announced publicly for the first time that he is gay. It was inspiring and thought-provoking. In this week’s episode we give our reactions to the WTF episode and discuss the importance of a comedian being truthful on stage, both with the audience and themselves.
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This week we are taking the format and kicking it to the curb. Dan couldn’t make it this week so Dustin jumps behind the mic solo for the first edition of Comedy Nerds Radio. It’s an eclectic blend of some of the best music comedians past and present. We hope your ears enjoy it.
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This week we crank up the flux capacitor and look…in to the future. Is the success of Louis C.K.’s independently released stand-up special going to be the new norm for comedians? Could any other comedian right now really pull that off? Will comedians be able to go completely around the networks all together soon? Will we get all of our jokes from a pill and not even have to leave the house (but for some reason there will still be a two drink minimum)?
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