SEAN JORDAN TO RELEASE NEW COMEDY ALBUM

‘GIRL DAD’ OUT SUNDAY, MAY 12 VIA ASPECIALTHING RECORDS

ON TOUR W/ “ALL FANTASY EVERYTHING” THIS SUMMER

Comedian SEAN JORDAN (All Fantasy Everything, Comedy Central) will release his new comedy album ‘GIRL DAD’ on SUNDAY, MAY 12 via ASPECIALTHING RECORDS. Recorded live at Mississippi Studios in Portland, OR, Sean performed a very personal set surrounding the birth of his daughter including the IVF that preceded it, the vasectomy that followed, and all points between. It’s equal parts raw, honest, emotional, disgusting, and—of course, hilarious—and it is by design that it is being released on Mother’s Day, May 12.

PRE-SAVE SEAN JORDAN ‘GIRL DAD’: https://bstlnk.to/girldad

Sean can be found hitting stages around Portland and you can also see him on tour this summer with “All Fantasy Everything” live.

Info & tickets: https://seanjordancomedian.com/tour-encore  

Sean Jordan is a stand-up comedian and podcaster who co-hosts the wildly popular podcast All Fantasy Everything. Sean was named Portland’s Funniest Person by Willamette Week, has written for Comedy Central, and was named one of the “Comics to Watch” by Splitsider Magazine. In 2019, Sean charted at #2 on iTunes with the release of his debut stand-up album ‘Buck Starts Here’ on aspecialthing Records. You may have seen Sean’s stand-up on The Late Late Show with James Corden or on Comedy Central in their latest round of Comedy Central Featuring! His stand-up has been described as “You get the sense this is sincerity, not shtick. And so it’s not surprising Jordan is so popular with his peers in the scene—other comics, club staff and promoters. His buoyancy can be hard to crack.” Besides sharing that positive attitude buoyancy, Sean has recently been practicing how to parent his 3 year old daughter. Ask him for parenting tips anytime!

VIDEOS: 
Sean performs on The Late Late Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJ_oE2mZZ6Y&t=2s

“I Had a Vasectomy Last Year”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4mRBtlZUDA

Find more Sean Jordan: https://linktr.ee/SeanCougarMelonJordan 
and on socials:
IG: @seancougarmelonjordan
X: @SeanSJordan

MIKE GLAZER TO RELEASE NEW COMEDY ALBUM 

‘LIFE RULES! MIXTAPE VOL. 1’ OUT FRIDAY, MARCH 29 VIA ASPECIALTHING RECORDS

Comedian MIKE GLAZER (Comedy Central, High Guys) is set to release his debut comedy album ‘LIFE RULES! MIXTAPE VOL. 1’ on FRIDAY, MARCH 29 on ASPECIALTHING RECORDS. A tight eight tracks of comedy gold, Mike hit the stage to explain saying yes to life, his love of weed, talent for cooking, having “good merch”, therapy and validation—and more! The release of Glazer’s ‘Life Rules! Mixtape Vol. 1’ album times up with the release of his debut comedy special “Life Rules!” on YouTube and the launch of his newest limited podcast series “Life Rules!”.

PRE-SAVE ‘LIFE RULES! MIXTAPE VOL. 1’:  https://bstlnk.to/liferules 

You can also catch Glazer on tour this Spring!

Originally from St. Louis, MO, Mike Glazer is an entertainment juggernaut with extensive credits including appearances at the 2023 NHL Awards, HBO’s Night of Too Many Stars (earning an Emmy nomination), Comedy Central, and Food Networks’ Worst Cooks In America. Glazer’s live shows (which consistently sell out) have been praised as “the most promising show in LA” by Rolling Stone and hailed as an “instant classic” by High Times magazine (who also recognized him as one of the “Most Influential People in Cannabis” in 2021). Mike Glazer’s portfolio extends to high-profile events like the Outside Lands Festival, SXSW, and the immensely popular BuzzFeed series, ‘High Guys’, with over 100 million views. His comedic genius has shone on truTV’s Billy on the Street and even at the renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

As if his impressive resume wasn’t enough, Mike Glazer has shared a smoke session with the legendary Snoop Dogg, has cooked alongside Gordon Ramsay, attended culinary school, worked at Second City in Chicago, PA-ed for the Late Late Show upon arriving to LA, wore the Left Shark Super Bowl costume while being interviewed by John Mayer, and clinched a gold medal as a roller hockey goalie with Team USA.

Now, he’s set to release his debut comedy special, “Life Rules! Mixtape Vol 1.” alongside the release of his newest limited podcast series “Life Rules!” and a national tour to support. (He’s making his way back to the Comedy Store in Los Angeles after hosting at SXSW’s Sharpie event in Austin, Texas. 

With wild stories from all layers of his life (his grandfather worked for Al Capone!), Glazer is truly an enigma within the industry. His philanthropic passion is as strong as his devotion to comedy. Over the years he has raised money for the Missouri Wildlife Foundation, Best Friends Animal Society, the Downtown Women’s Center in LA and helped coordinate a ‘Letters to Santa’ program with Second City Chicago which helped deliver the Christmas present requests of children less fortunate in the Chicago-area community. Most importantly, he is dedicated to normalizing the stigma behind mental health (especially in men), as he is a diagnosed Manic Bi-Polar and grew up with Schizophrenia in his immediate family. His additional hobbies include hockey, cooking, Al-Anon, sneakers, hip-hop, basketball, Eskrima (martial arts), bowling, weightlifting, and hiking. He is currently Los Angeles-based.

Find more Mike Glazer on YouTube: youtube.com/@Glazerboohoohoo
On Socials
IG: @glazerboohoohoo 
X: @glazerboohoohoo 
TikTok: @glazerjokes 
FB: @michael.glazer.9

ASPECIALTHING RECORDS is a Los Angeles-based independent comedy record label owned and operated by Matt Belknap and Ryan McManemin. Stemming from an online message board, aspecialthing records has taken a D.I.Y. approach to producing and distributing the finest stand-up comedy albums since 2006. AST is home to Patton Oswalt’s Grammy Award Winning album ‘Talking for Clapping’ as well as outstanding releases from Bob Odenkirk, Paul F. Tompkins, Doug Benson, Greg Proops, Jen Kirkman, Wyatt Cenac, Karen Kilgariff, Kyle Kinane—and many more. AST looks forward to expanding their catalog while continuing their dedication to exceptional emerging and established comics. Stream AST releases at: https://astrecords.com/collections/releases

LIZ MIELE NEW COMEDY SPECIAL “MURDERS SHEETS”

PREMIERING TUESDAY, APRIL 2 @ 6PM PT/9PM ET

WATCH FREE ON YOUTUBE

Comedian LIZ MIELE is due to release her new stand-up special “MURDER SHEETS” on TUESDAY, APRIL 2 premiering free on YouTube at 6:00 PM (PT), 9:00 PM (ET). Filmed live at The Bell House in Brooklyn, Liz hit the stage with her rapid-fire storytelling style to share her tales of dating, murder, rules about edibles, international touring, dead cats, and more. Liz’s new special “Murder Sheets” follows her previous special “The Ghost of Academic Future” which was named Best of 2022 by The New York Times and Paste. Her previous self-produced and self-released specials also include “Emotionally Exhausting” (over 3M views!) and “Self Help Me” (1.9M views) streaming free on YouTube. Liz will be touring throughout 2024. Find dates, info and tickets at lizmiele.com.

WATCH UNRELEASED “MURDER SHEETS JOKE” CLIP HERE

WATCH “MURDER SHEETS” TUESDAY, APRIL 2 @ 6:00 PM (PT), 9:00 PM (ET) at: youtube.com/lizmiele

Career comedian Liz Miele started doing stand-up in New York City at 16 years old, stealing into the city from her home in New Jersey to do open mics. By the time she was 18, Liz was profiled in The New Yorker and at 22 she appeared on Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham”. Liz has since been on Comedy Central’s “This Week at the Comedy Cellar,” NPR’s “Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me,” Hulu’s “Coming To The Stage,” AXS TV’s “Gotham Comedy Live,” and she's released several viral videos on YouTube, Instagram and Tiktok including jokes “Feminist Sex Positions,” “F*ck Finland,” and “London Cops Are Better Than American Cops.” Liz has self-produced and self-released four live comedy albums and three specials including “Emotionally Exhausting” which has over 3M views and “Self Help Me” at almost 2M views. Her most recent special “The Ghost of Academic Future” has over 1M views and was named on The New York Times, Paste Magazine and Interrobang “Best Comedy Specials of 2022” lists. Her next special “Murder Sheets” premieres April 2, 2024 on YouTube. Liz is also an author with the release of her first book “Why Cats Are Assholes” which sold out its first printing and was hailed as “a very funny book” by comedy legend Paula Poundstone. She co-hosts the weekly podcast “2 Non Doctors” with comedian Maria Shehata.

Find more Liz Miele: lizmiele.com 
on socials: @lizmiele 
VIDEOS:  www.youtube.com/lizmiele 
All links: linktr.ee/lizmiele

ADAM BURKE TO RELEASE NEW COMEDY ALBUM 

‘WEAPONIZED EMPATHY’ OUT FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23 VIA ASPECIALTHING RECORDS

Comedian ADAM BURKE (Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me!) is set to release his new comedy album, ‘WEAPONIZED EMPATHY’ on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23 on ASPECIALTHING RECORDS. A follow up to his debut release ‘Universal Squirrel Theory’, on his new album, Burke doesn’t shy away from sharing hilarious takes on health issues, the real meanings of “generation X” and an “Irish hello”, ridiculous societal wedding rituals, the Megans and Karens of this world, and more. ‘Weaponized Empathy’ will be available for digital download and streaming. You can catch Adam performing live this spring.

PRE-SAVE ‘WEAPONIZED EMPATHY’: bstlnk.to/weaponizedempathy 

CHECK OUT ADAM BURKE LIVE: 
FEB 17 - The Bridge in Lemont, IL 
MAR 09 - The Oil Lamp Theater, Glenview, IL
MAR 16 - Comedy Bar, Chicago, IL
MAR 24 - The Hope & Anchor, Love Park, IL
Tickets at: https://linktr.ee/atpburke 
 
Originally from Ireland (by way of Australia and England...long story), Adam Burke has been performing comedy in Chicago and throughout the U.S. for 17 years. He is a fixture at clubs throughout the Midwest and beyond, and is a regular panelist (50+ appearances) on NPR’s popular comedy quiz show “Wait Wait...Don’t Tell Me!”. He was a writer for WGN’s “Man of the People with Pat Tomasulo” and is the creator and host of “The 5 O’Clock Somewhere News” on IGTV (as well as the live mixology/comedy show “Shaking with Laughter”), and has written for The Paper Machete, The Onion and Second City. Voted Best Standup by readers of The Chicago Reader, he is also the winner of Second City’s Up Next Comedy Competition. He has appeared at numerous festivals including the High Plains Comedy Festival (Denver, CO), Bridgetown Comedy (Portland OR), Just for Laughs (Chicago, IL; four years running), and the local stage of Funny Or Die’s Oddball Comedy Festival. Burke released his debut album ‘Universal Squirrel Theory’ on aspecialthing Records in 2012, and will be releasing his second album, ‘Weaponized Empathy’ with the label in 2024.

Find more Adam Burke at: https://linktr.ee/atpburke
On socials @atpburke

ASPECIALTHING RECORDS is a Los Angeles-based independent comedy record label owned and operated by Matt Belknap and Ryan McManemin. Stemming from an online message board, aspecialthing records has taken a D.I.Y. approach to producing and distributing the finest stand-up comedy albums since 2006. AST is home to Patton Oswalt’s Grammy Award-winning album ‘Talking for Clapping’ as well as outstanding releases from Bob Odenkirk, Paul F. Tompkins, Doug Benson, Greg Proops, Jen Kirkman, Wyatt Cenac, Karen Kilgariff, Kyle Kinane, and many more. AST looks forward to expanding their catalog while continuing their dedication to exceptional emerging and established comics. Stream AST releases at: https://astrecords.com/collections/releases

“BEST COMEDY ALBUMS & SPECIALS OF 2023”

CONGRATS TO RIGHT ON PR CLIENTS BOBCAT GOLDTHWAIT, GREG PROOPS, JON GLASER, HARI KONDABOLU, NATASHA VAYNBLAT, PAPP JOHNSON & DERRICK BROWN

PAUL DANKE TO RELEASE NEW COMEDY ALBUM ‘MAD RIVER’ ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 19

VIA ASPECIALTHING RECORDS

PAUL DANKE is set to release his new comedy album ‘MAD RIVER’ on FRIDAY, JANUARY 19 on ASPECIALTHING RECORDS. Recorded live at the Savage Henry Comedy Club, a venue he once accidentally set on fire, Danke strides confidently through a set of hilarious takes on the Donner Party, his enjoyment of road rage, the aforementioned fire—and more. Also, in addition to a solid stand-up set, ‘Mad River’ opens and closes with two music tracks, “Mad River” and “I’m Sorry”, which will be available on limited-edition 7" vinyl with digital download of the full album.

Catch Paul at his album release show at Permanent Records in L.A. on Sunday, January 21. Hosted by Eliza Skinner, featuring Paul (album release!), Ross Bryant, Al Mitchell, Dt/IG, Paul Adelstein, plus special guests The Thundershirt Thunderband. Tickets & info HERE.

PRE-SAVE ‘MAD RIVER’: https://bstlnk.to/madriver

BUY “I’M SORRY” LIMITED EDITION 7" SINGLE: https://astrecords.com/collections/shop/products/paul-danke-im-sorry-7-vinyl 

Underground comedy darling Paul Danke is a founding member of the Los Angeles DIY mainstay The Comedy Garage (Hulu). Following his acclaimed debut stand-up album ‘DANK’ (aspecialthing Records) Paul is releasing his second album ‘MAD RIVER’ (aspecialthing Records) along with the single and video for the song “I’M SORRY” (recorded at Paella Studios). Paul was named a Comedian To Watch in Time Out LA’s coveted list in 2020 and has appeared performing stand-up comedy on The Drew Barrymore Show. Paul recently appeared in indie horror comedy Too Late (Firemark Media) and has written for: MTV, A&E, WE, Earwolf, Funny or Die—and others. When Paul is not performing on the road or around Los Angeles, he’s usually developing new material...at the beach.

VIDEO: Paul on The Drew Barrymore Show: https://thedrewbarrymoreshow.com/videos/how-to-be-a-good-house-guest-for-paul-danke-bananamores

Find more Paul Danke at: https://linktr.ee/pauldanke
On socials @pauldanke

ASPECIALTHING RECORDS is a Los Angeles-based independent comedy record label owned and operated by Matt Belknap and Ryan McManemin. Stemming from an online message board, aspecialthing records has taken a D.I.Y. approach to producing and distributing the finest stand-up comedy albums since 2006. AST is home to Patton Oswalt’s Grammy Award-winning album ‘Talking for Clapping’ as well as outstanding releases from Bob Odenkirk, Paul F. Tompkins, Doug Benson, Greg Proops, Jen Kirkman, Wyatt Cenac, Karen Kilgariff, Kyle Kinane—and many more. AST looks forward to expanding their catalog while continuing their dedication to exceptional emerging and established comics.

Stream AST releases at: https://astrecords.com/collections/releases

SF SKETCHFEST COMEDY FESTIVAL IN SAN FRANCISCO FROM JANUARY 18 - FEBRUARY 4!

18 DAYS, 17 VENUES, 200+ SHOWS, 600+ ARTISTS

PERFORMERS & SHOWS INCLUDE: 

ERIC IDLE & JEFF B. DAVIS; THE KIDS IN THE HALL; FREESTYLE+ FEATURING BILL IRWIN; AMBER RUFFIN; THE STATE; KYLE MACLACHLAN; ASIAN AF; MARIA BAMFORD; TODD BARRY; THE BLACK VERSION; JOEL KIM BOOSTER; CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY; PEACHES CHRIST; DAVID CROSS, FAKE TED TALKS; JO FIRESTONE; “FUTURAMA”; SOLOMON GEORGIO; PAUL GIAMATTI; JON GLASER; THE IMPROVISED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY; JUDGE JOHN HODGMAN; JACKIE KASHIAN; THOMAS LENNON; MARC MARON; EUGENE MIRMAN; BOB ODENKIRK; PUDDLES PITY PARTY; KEVIN POLLAK; RISK! WITH KEVIN ALLISON; DULCE SLOAN; STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW; PAUL F. TOMPKINS; UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE: ASSSSCAT; DEREK WATERS; JENNY YANG; “WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC; SASHEER ZAMATA...AND MANY MORE!

TICKETS FOR ALL SHOWS AVAILABLE AT SFSKETCHFEST.COM

LETTERKENNY PRESENTS: A NIGHT OF STAND-UP 2024 TOUR 
WITH ACTORS & WRITERS FROM HIT SHOW LETTERKENNY

FEATURING MARK FORWARD, JEFF MCENERY & ALLIE PEARSE

Brought to you by Puppers Golden Lager

LETTERKENNY PRESENTS A Night of Stand-up Comedy featuring four comedians from the popular award-winning Crave and Hulu Original series, Letterkenny. Brought to you by Puppers Golden Lager and New Metric Media, the live comedy tour features stand-up from comedians in the Letterkenny family. Headlined by the always hilarious Mark Forward (Coach), the show features stand-up sets by Jeff McEnery (Alexander) and Letterkenny writer, Allie Pearse. Letterkenny writer Olivia Stadler will also appear in select shows. After its limited run in 2023, the comedy tour will hit cities across North America from early February through April 2024.

Tickets and VIP Packages for all dates go on sale to the general public Friday, December 15 @ 10:00 AM local at letterkenny.tv/live.

TICKET SALES TIMELINE 
Artist Presale: Monday, December 11th @ 10:00 AM LOCAL (pw: PUPPERS2024) 
Promoter Presale: Thursday, December 14th @ 10:00 AM LOCAL 
All Presales End: Thursday, December 14th @ 10:00 PM LOCAL 
General Public Sale: Friday, December 15th @ 10:00 AM LOCAL

BIOS
MARK FORWARD was born on June 17th, 1974, and raised in Oakville, Ontario by the lovely Reg and Joanne Forward. After taking theatre in college, he quickly found himself using those skills to enter into the world of stand-up comedy. This led him to appearances on John Oliver’s New York Stand-Up Show (Comedy Central), The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (CBS), Funny As Hell (HBO) and Just For Laughs: All Access (The Comedy Network). Mark’s work also includes “Coach” on the Crave Tv/Comedy Network series Letterkenny, writing and performing on The Jon Dore Television Show (The Comedy Network/IFC), being a consulting producer and writer on the Crave TV original What Would Sal Do? and appearing as “Donny Mashman” on Season 3 of Fargo on FX.

JEFF MCENERY quickly established himself as one of the fastest-rising stars in comedy when he won the prestigious "Tim Sims Encouragement Award" and followed that up by winning "Yuk Yuk's $25,000 Great Canadian Laugh Off" and “Best Stand Up Newcomer” at the Canadian Comedy Awards. Since then, Jeff has made multiple appearances at every major Canadian comedy festival including the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, Winnipeg Comedy Festival and Halifax Comedy Festival. He was nominated for “Best Male Stand Up” at the Canadian Comedy Awards and his hour-long Comedy Now! stand-up special aired nationally on CTV. As an actor, Jeff has a recurring role as Alexander on the hit show Letterkenny. He had a lead role in the movie Dog Pound and was a cast member on The Comedy Network’s sketch show Hotbox. Jeff has also made guest appearances on Murdoch Mysteries, Covert Affairs, The Jon Dore Television Show and Naturally, Sadie.

ALLIE PEARSE is a standup comedian and writer on the award-winning TV shows Letterkenny and Shoresy. In 2022 she was a 'New Faces' performer at the Just For Laughs festival and is the winner of JFL’s 2021 Standup & Pitch competition. She has performed for tapings at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, JFL’s New Wave of Comedy and CBC’s The Debaters. Allie was a staff writer on the 2022 JFL Galas where she wrote for Chelsea Handler, Jo Koy, Patton Oswalt and Russell Peters and a staff writer on Roast Battle Canada Season 3. She has performed at the Limestone Comedy Festival, Sled Island Comedy Festival, Hubcap Comedy Festival, Winnipeg Comedy Festival and 10 000 Laughs Festival. Allie has been featured on Sirius XM radio, has recorded for JFL Originals and OFF-JFL and was a co-headlining act at the 2022 Just For Laughs in Toronto. She has opened for Meg Stalter, Hannah Berner and Matteo Lane.

Exclusively available for streaming on Crave in Canada and Hulu in the U.S., LETTERKENNY follows the Hicks, the Skids, and the Hockey Players, who are constantly feuding over seemingly trivial matters that often end with someone getting their ass kicked. The 12th and final season of LETTERKENNY will release on Crave on December 25, 2023, and Hulu on December 26, 2023.

Find all things Letterkenny and Shoresy at: www.letterkenny.tv

About Letterkenny

Created by Jared Keeso who is also executive producer, co-writer and star, Letterkenny is produced by New Metric Media, in association with Play Fun Games and Bell Media, with the participation of the Canada Media Fund, the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and Bell Fund, with the assistance of the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit and Ontario Creates. Jacob Tierney is executive producer, director, and co-writer and Mark Montefiore is executive producer and Kara Haflidson is producer for New Metric Media. For Bell Media, Senior Production Executive is Chris Kelley; Sarah Fowlie is Head of Production, Original Programming; Rachel Goldstein-Couto, Head of Development, Original Programming; Carlyn Klebuc is General Manager, Original Programming; Justin Stockman is Vice President, Content Development & Programming; and Karine Moses is Senior Vice President, Content Development & News.

About New Metric Media

Based in Toronto, New Metric Media is an award-winning independent entertainment studio specializing in building comedy brands across tv production, live entertainment, distribution, merchandising and licensing. Recipient of Playback's 2022 Production Company of the Year award and the Banff World Media Festival’s 2018 Innovative Producer Award, the company’s slate of programming includes the hit Crave/Hulu original comedy Letterkenny, the Crave/Hulu Letterkenny spinoff series Shoresy, the CTV/CW/Roku half-hour comedy series Children Ruin Everything, as well as the all-new half-hour Crave comedy series Bria Mack Gets A Life.

New Metric Media is recognized as a leader in 360 degree brand marketing and its success with Letterkenny off-screen extensions, including beer, collectible merchandise and Letterkenny LIVE!, a sold-out North American theatre tour featuring the stars of the series.

KILL ROCK STARS COMEDY RELEASES ANDY IWANCIO’S ‘BETTER LIVING THROUGH FEMMISTRY’

OUT TODAY

HEAR IT HERE

Legendary punk rock label KILL ROCK STARS today releases ANDY IWANCIO’S full-length, stand-up album ‘Better Living Through Femmistry.’ Recorded live in Portland, a raucous energy was captured that night as Andy took the stage to share jokes about living with a disability, her marriage bound by Mad Lib vows, being busted for weed — and more — all in her trademark witty, sardonic, and slightly profane style. ‘Better Living Through Femmistry’ follows the release of Andy’s’ ‘Hard Trans’ EP which was released earlier this year and debuting at #2 on iTunes comedy. 

With the release of ‘Better Living Through Femmistry,’ Andy joins the Kill Rock Stars comedy roster which also includes releases by W. Kamau Bell, Cameron Esposito, Hari Kondabolu, Kurt Braunohler, Frangela, River Butcher, Ian Karmel, Emily Heller, Papp Johnson, and more.

‘Better Living Through Femmistry’ clip “Epilepsy”: https://pocp.co/epilepsy

‘Better Living Through Femmistry’ now available to stream on all platforms: https://pocp.co/better-living-through-femmistry

BIO
Andy Iwancio is a trans gal comedian from Seattle by way of Baltimore. With her ten years of comedy, she brings a witty, sardonic, and slightly profane style to her jokes that navigate living with disability and a marriage founded, fueled, and fortified by Mad Lib vows. Andy has opened for Kyle Kinane, Whitmer Thomas, James Adomian, Gareth Reynolds, and KRS alum, Cameron Esposito. Festival-wise, she has performed at Bumbershoot, SF Sketchfest, Women in Comedy NW, Upper Left Comedy Fest, Altercation, and All-Jane. In the film, television, and podcast world, Andy appeared in the HUMP! Film Fest award-winning Queer Safari and the Emmy award-winning film Star Wars Uncut. She was also featured as a Comic of the Week on The Jackie & Laurie Show. You may have heard her as a guest on many podcasts including The Sarah Silverman Podcast, Bananas with Kurt Braunholer & Scotty Landes, Improv4Humans with Matt Besser, and Lady 2 Lady with Brandie Posey, Tess Barker, and Barbara Gray. Her full-length album, ‘Better Living Through Femmistry’ will be released on the legendary label Kill Rock Stars December 8th, 2023. This follows her EP, Hard Trans, released on Radland Records earlier this year and seeing a #2 debut on the iTunes comedy chart.

On Socials @andyiwancio 
YouTube youtube.com/@andyiwancio
TikTok tiktok.com/@andyiwancio
IG instagram.com/andyiwancio/

Kill Rock Stars grew out of the 1990’s DIY punk music scene. Founded in Olympia WA, 1991 by Slim Moon. Highlights from the 90’s include the original roster of Bikini Kill, Unwound, and Bratmobile, as well as Elliott Smith, Sleater-Kinney, Huggy Bear, and Free Kitten. Highlights from the 00’s include The Gossip, The Decemberists, Deerhoof, Hella, and Xiu Xiu. The 2010’s saw Thao Nguyen, Horse Feathers, Thermals, Marnie Stern, and a lot of comedians. After taking somewhat of a hiatus from comedy releases, Kill Rock Stars resumes their work in the comedy sphere with the release of Papp Johnson’s new album ‘Timeless’. Some 30 years on, Kill Rock Stars holds steady as an iconic, independent, queer, feminist, anti-racist, and artist-friendly record label.

Check out Kill Rock Stars comedy catalog: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6KwzgIePF4DvaGUJ9uCg-Bgnm_ooRbwA

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! FROM PRETTY GOOD FRIENDS

‘YULE LOG JAMZ: THE WORLD’S HOTTEST WOOD BURNING SOUNDS’ RELEASED TODAY

STREAMING EVERYWHERE VIA PGF RECORDS COMEDY LABEL

Is your holiday party sounding cold and domestic? Throw on a few of our burning hot hits from around the globe and light up your holiday season with ‘Yule Log Jamz: The World’s Hottest Wood Burning Sounds’, now available via PGF Records. It’s the hottest wood-burning sound out there! Listen to the party-pumping flames of Germany, the polite crackles of Canada, and the hygge-hysterical hotness of Sweden. Plus, New Zealand lit up some Manuka wood like you’ve never heard it before!! We take you around the globe with the sounds of wood burning so hot it’s literally on fire. This is the armchair travel you never knew you needed this holiday season.

Listen to the flames everywhere you get your music. And, if you like what you hear, don’t forget to watch the embers burn on THE JO FIRECAST, a Yule Log Jamz watch-along with comedian Jo Firestone, available on the Pretty Good Friends YouTube channel. Also available, a special limited-edition Smells Like Something’s Burning candle for the fully immersive Yule Log Jamz experience.

LISTEN: YULE LOG JAMZ - THE WORLD’S HOTTEST WOOD BURNING SOUNDS: prettygoodfire.com

WATCH: THE JO FIRECAST: A YULE LOG JAMZ WATCH-ALONG WITH JO FIRESTONE: https://youtu.be/C4gHfw_Ag2A

Limited-edition! Smells Like Something’s Burning candle:
https://prettygoodfriends.squarespace.com/merch/smells-like-something-is-burning-yule-log-jamz-candle

YULE LOG JAMZ: THE WORLD’S HOTTEST WOOD BURNING SOUNDS 
PGF RECORDS 
RELEASE DATE: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7

Tracklist: 
1. Canada 
2. Germany 
3. Vermont 
4. Poland 
5. Michigan 
6. New Zealand 
7. England 
8. Argentina 
9. Sweden 
10. Canada [Extended Burn]
11. Vermont [Extended Burn]

ABOUT PGF RECORDS
Pretty Good Friends (PGF) Records is an indie comedy record label founded in 2022 by Eugene Mirman, Julie Smith Clem, and Areti Papazoglou, with distribution from their pals at Sub Pop Records. The mission of the label is to make funny things with their comedy friends that people will enjoy listening to. They aim to evoke the playful spirit of their previous long-running Pretty Good Friends production, The Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival.

The PGF Records roster includes Bobcat Goldthwait, Maeve Higgins, Derrick Brown, Jon Glaser, and more. In addition to album releases, the label also sells various pieces of merchandising including T-shirts, a yoga mat with stress-inducing mantras, a Bobcat Goldthwait vinyl 80s Party Pack, a casket-shaped music box that plays Maeve Higgins’ stand-up album: A Very Special Woman when it’s opened, Derrick Brown poetry & comedy Total Brownie Jam Pack, and more.

Stay up to date with PGF Records news and upcoming releases at: prettygoodfriends.com/records
and on socials 
Instagram @prettygoodfriends
X/Twitter @pgfriends 
Facebook @prettygoodfriends 
TikTok @pgfrecords

COMEDY & CREATURES AT THE BELL HOUSE 
FEATURING KUMAIL NANJIANI, EUGENE MIRMAN, MARIE FAUSTIN, BRIAN BAHE, OPHIRA EISENBERG, TOM LUM + A SPECIAL SURPRISE GUEST

A BENEFIT FOR THE GOWANUS CANAL CONSERVANCY - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30

TICKETS ON SALE HERE

Comedy & Creatures, A Night of Comedy to Benefit the Gowanus Canal Conservancy is happening this Thursday, November 30 at The Bell House. Featuring comedy from Kumail Nanjiani (The Big Sick, Eternals) who makes his first stand-up appearance in Brooklyn in seven (!) years, Eugene Mirman (Bob’s Burgers), Marie Faustin (Comedy Central), Brian Bahe (Vulture’s “Comedian You Should and Will Know in 2023”), Ophira Eisenberg (Parenting Is A Joke), and science communicator, Tom Lum (Let’s Learn Everything) for a night of comedy and fun to celebrate the animals we need around us!

All ticket proceeds will benefit and support the work of local non-profit Gowanus Canal Conservancy in their efforts to advocate and care for ecologically sustainable parks and public spaces in the Gowanus lowlands while empowering a community of stewards.

COMEDY & CREATURES:  A BENEFIT FOR THE GOWANUS CANAL CONSERVANCY FEATURING EUGENE MIRMAN, MARIE FAUSTIN, BRIAN BAHE, OPHIRA EISENBERG, TOM LUM & A SURPRISE GUEST!

Tickets and info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-and-creatures-tickets-746156773997?aff=odwdwdspacecraft

The Bell House
149 7th Street (between 2nd & 3rd Avenue) Brooklyn 11215
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30
Doors 7:00 PM
Show 7:30 PM
Ages 21+

Comedy! For a good cause! In Brooklyn! Specifically Gowanus!
Produced by Pretty Good Friends

SF SKETCHFEST ANNOUNCES INITIAL LINEUP FOR 2024 COMEDY FESTIVAL IN SAN FRANCISCO

JANUARY 18 - FEBRUARY 4

TICKETS ON SALE SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19 AT 10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET @ SFSKETCHFEST.COM

NOW IN ITS 21ST YEAR, THE CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED FESTIVAL FEATURES MAJOR COMEDY STARS, THE BEST UP-AND-COMING ACTS, AND A VARIETY OF PROGRAMMING INCLUDING SKETCH, STAND-UP, ALTERNATIVE COMEDY, MUSIC, IMPROV, FILMS, TRIBUTES, ALL-STAR REUNIONS, LIVE PODCASTS, WORKSHOPS & MORE!

“We are thrilled to return to our sketch comedy roots by opening the festival with a rare appearance by the one and only Eric Idle, one of the members of Monty Python, arguably the greatest sketch comedy troupe of all time. Don’t tell The Kids in the Hall or The State we said that, because those geniuses are coming too, and presenting work that has never been seen before. We’re equally excited to be paying tribute to the first Black woman to ever write for a late-night talk show — the amazing Amber Ruffin, who is well-versed in sketch writing, improv, and variety, as well as being a fantastic late-night host. The entire festival lineup is filled with variety and we can’t wait to laugh with you all.” said festival founders David Owen, Cole Stratton, and Janet Varney in a joint statement.

“one of the Bay Area’s most impressive events”—MERCURY NEWS

“an insane amount of seriously amazing comedy events”—BROOKLYNVEGAN

“the place for local and big-time talent alike to showcase their unique and hilarious comedy stylings”—SFSTATION

San Francisco, CA | November 17, 2023  SF Sketchfest announces the initial lineup for the 2024 comedy festival taking place January 18 through February 4 in venues across San Francisco. The multi-day festival will host more than 200 shows featuring major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming acts for sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, all-star reunions, live podcasts, and workshops. Now in its 21st year, SF Sketchfest is an internationally recognized, eclectic, and critically acclaimed festival that offers audiences a wide variety of special programming and the rare opportunity to see their favorite performers in intimate live settings. 

Tickets go on sale Sunday, November 19 @ 10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET at sfsketchfest.com.

Special events include comedy legend Eric Idle in his first live North American show in 7 years, joined by his friend and collaborator Jeff B. Davis for a truly rare, one-night-only performance featuring music, conversation, and scenes — including the world premiere of a never-before-seen Monty Python sketch.

Tributes include an afternoon with acclaimed writer, comedian, and actress Amber Ruffin, the host of “The Amber Ruffin Show,” who will sit down for a freewheeling chat with Zainab Johnson, and a night celebrating the indie comedy duo “Derek and Simon,” with cast and creators Derek Waters, Simon Helberg, Bob Odenkirk, Naomi Odenkirk, Jake Johnson, and Eric Edelstein.

SF Sketchfest presents a special in-person Tribute to Kyle MacLachlan, who is best known for his iconic performance as FBI Agent ‘Dale Cooper’ in David Lynch’s groundbreaking series “Twin Peaks.” In what has become a tradition, The Red Room Orchestra will play music from the “Twin Peaks” soundtrack along with selections from MacLachlan’s other projects. In a twist on the festival’s typical Tribute format, the event will focus primarily on music, but will also feature surreal interactions and conversation with MacLachlan alongside another special guest from the “Twin Peaks” universe, Carel Struycken, who played the series’ inimitable Giant.

Comedy icons The Kids in the Hall will bring sketches, stories, and songs to SF Sketchfest, performing as the full cast and also in solo shows. The State: Hits and Misses features the ‘90’s favorites performing rare and never-before-seen sketch pitches and giant misfires.

From the world of theater, the festival welcomes the improvised hip-hop extravaganza freestyle+ from the Tony Award-winning creators of the Broadway hit Freestyle Love Supreme and Bay Area phenomenon Speechless, for a five-show run at Club Fugazi featuring special guest Bill Irwin, a living legend of theater and clowning. Wild theatrical parodies include The Fast and the Furious: A Musical Parody and Exorcistic: The Unauthorized Rock Musical Parody of The Exorcist.

New podcasts appearing at the festival include acclaimed actor Paul Giamatti’s Chinwag with Stephen Asma; the Team Coco podcast Scam Goddess with Laci Mosley; How Long Gone; The Pen Pals Podcast with Rory Scovel and Daniel Van Kirk; MESS with Sydnee Washington and Marie Faustin; Triumph the Insult Comic Dog’s Let’s Make a Poop with guest “Weird Al” Yankovic, and more.

Music programming includes Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy performing two separate classic R.E.M. albums, ‘Murmur’ and ‘Reckoning,’ over two nights; in keeping with the Athens, Georgia theme, the festival welcomes the Pylon Reenactment Society featuring original Pylon singer Vanessa Briscoe Hay; plus the YouTube sensation Epic Rap Battles of History featuring EpicLLOYD and Nice Peter; evenings of music and comedy from the likes of Adam Pally, Whitmer Thomas, Open Mike Eagle and Video Dave; the Middle Aged Dad Jam Band with Ken Marino and David Wain; The Red Room Orchestra playing the “Harold and Maude” soundtrack with guests including Margaret Cho and Petra Haden, and “The Lost Boys” soundtrack, with special guest bodybuilding saxophonist Tim Cappello, and more.

Bring the kids to Mo Willems & The Storytime All-Stars Live and to GLOP meets GLOG, a puppetry and improvisation show featuring the Glorious Ladies of Puppetry and the Glorious Ladies of the Groundlings.

Returning festival favorites include Asian AF, Maria Bamford, Todd Barry, The Black Version, Joel Kim Booster, Celebrity Autobiography, David Cross, Fake TED Talks, Jo Firestone, “Futurama,” Solomon Georgio, Jon Glaser, The Improvised Shakespeare Company, Judge John Hodgman, Marc Maron, Eugene Mirman, RISK! with Kevin Allison, Dulcé Sloan, Stuff You Should Know, Paul F. Tompkins, Jenny Yang, and many more.

The SF Sketchfest Dozen, a yearly spotlight of 12 top comedians, is once again stacked with an array of diverse talent, featuring Emma Arnold, Greg Barris, Katrina Davis, Mike Drucker, Mohanad Elshieky, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Liz Miele, Ify Nwadiwe, Clare O’Kane, Jes Tom, Mo Welch, and Paige Weldon. 

Tickets for all shows on sale Sunday, November 19 at 10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET at: sfsketchfest.com.

Special Events & Tributes

• Eric Idle but Jeff B. Davis

• The Kids in the Hall: Unplugged

• The Kids in the Hall: Scenes They Wouldn’t Let Us Do

• An Afternoon with Amber Ruffin: An SF Sketchfest Tribute

• The State: Hits and Misses

• The Red Room Orchestra play Twin Peaks & more with very special Tribute guest Kyle MacLachlan, plus special guest Carel Struycken

• freestyle+ with special guest Bill Irwin

• Derek and Simon (and Bob): An SF Sketchfest Tribute Celebration, with Derek Waters, Simon Helberg, Bob Odenkirk, Naomi Odenkirk, Jake Johnson, and Eric Edelstein

• Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG with Stephen Asma

• Triumph the Insult Comic Dog’s Let’s Make a Poop! with “Weird Al” Yankovic, and more

Sketch & Improv Comedy

• Beverly Live! with Jamie Denbo

• The Big Team

• The Black Version

• BriTANick with Business Casual

• Convoy

• Dinosaur Improv with Owen Burke, Chad Carter, Lisa Gilroy, Mary Holland, Phil Jackson, Jason Mantzoukas, Seth Morris, Paul Scheer, and Carl Tart

• Drunk Theatre

• GEORGE-prov with Connor Ratliff

• Girl God with Uncle Function

• The Groundlings: Cookin’ with GAS

• The Groundlings: Personals

The Improvised Shakespeare Company

• Killing My Loster

• SponTourCo with Paul F. Tompkins

• SuperMarried with John Ross Bowie and Jamie Denbo

• Theme Park Improv with Ian Brennan, Rachel Dratch, Simon Helberg, Michael Hitchcock, Jessica Makinson, Oscar Nunez, Cole Stratton, and Janet Varney

• Time to Kill: A Sketch Comedy Show

Variety & Game Shows

• Asian AF

• Ask a Magician with Robert Strong

• Battle of the Wizards: Magicians vs. Mentalists, with Robert Strong

• The Bay Area Pun-Off

• Black Men Can’t Jump present Minority Rules, with Jonathan Braylock, James III, and Jerah Milligan

• Brew HaHa: The Comedy Drinking Game Show, with Matt Braunger, Ali Macofsky, and more

• A Close Shave with Heaven: A Super Serious Night of Poetry & Comedy with Derrick Brown, Amber Tamblyn, Kurt Braunohler, and Eugene Mirman

• Comedian Feud with Jacquis Neal and guests Tim Baltz, Eugene Cordero, Pallavi Gunalan, Lauren Lapkus, Tawny Newsome, Blair Socci, Paul F. Tompkins, Sasheer Zamata, and more

• David Wain’s World of Wonder: a night of magic, comedy, music and other delights, with Michaela Watkins & more

• Filipino AF

• Jeopargay! with Spike Einbinder and Honey Pluton

• Knees Up with Chris Turner

• Maniac Bowl with Jesse Fernandez and Arthur Gaus

• Okay, Who Did It? with Jo Firestone

• Self Help Me with Jenny Yang: A Competitive Self-Care Comedy Show

• South Asian AF

• Tinder Live with Lane Moore and guest David Cross

• The Trav-enture Zone: A Night of Dungeons & Dragons & also Comedians hosted by DM Travis McElroy

• Varietopia with Paul F. Tompkins

Podcasts & Talk Shows

• Avatar: Braving The Elements

• The Bechdel Cast with Caitlin Durante and Jamie Loftus

• The Bitchuation Room with Francesca Fiorentini and Nato Green

• The Chonga Girls

• Doug Loves Movies

• Exploration: LIVE! with Charles Bardey and Natalie Rotter-Laitman

• The Flop House: A Podcast About Bad Movies

• The George Lucas Talk Show

• The Greatest Generation: The Share Your Embarrassment Tour with Benjamin Ahr Harrison and Adam Pranica

• Hello From the Magic Tavern’

• Hey Riddle Riddle

• How Long Gone

• I Love My Kid, But… with Kurt Braunohler, Megan Gailey, and Chris Garcia

• Judge John Hodgman, with Jesse Thorn

• MESS with Sydnee Washington and Marie Faustin

• Moshe Kasher’s Subculture Vulture: An Evening in Six Scenes

• The Neighborhood Listen with Paul F. Tompkins, Nicole Parker, Brett Morris & more

• Never Not Funny with Jimmy Pardo

• Office Hours East with New York Jonathan, Slice, Football, & Producer Tory (Jon Glaser, Jo Firestone, Tami Sagher, and Tory Harris)

• The Pen Pals Podcast with Rory Scovel and Daniel Van Kirk

• The Psychologists Are In with Maggie Lawson and Timothy Omundson

• Scam Goddess with Laci Mosley

• Stuff You Should Know

• Talking Simpsons

• Too Far with Rachel Kaly and Robby Hoffman

• Will You Accept This Rose with Arden Myrin, Erin Foley, Brayden Bowers & more

• Yo, Is This Racist? with Tawny Newsome and Andrew Ti

• You Are Good with Sarah Marshall, Alex Steed & more

• You’re Wrong About with Sarah Marshall, Carolyn Kendrick, and more

Music & Comedy

• Adam Pally: An Intimate Evening of Music and Comedy

• Dave Hill: Caveman in a Spaceship

• Epic: Every Place I Cry with Ross Bryant, Nick Mandernach, Jess McKenna, and Zach Reino

• Epic Rap Battles of History with Epic LLOYD and Nice Peter / Kyle Gordon

• Jonathan Coulton, Paul & Storm and “Friends”

• Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy and Friends play R.E.M.’s ‘Murmur’

• Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy and Friends play R.E.M.’s ‘Reckoning’

• Middle Aged Dad Jam Band with Ken Marino and David Wain

• Music Night with Kyle Gordon, DJ Real, Chaki The Funk Wizard, Jen Liv, Naomi Rubin, and Matt Shore, hosted by Eric Rubin

• Off Book: The Improvised Musical with Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino

• Open Mike Eagle with Video Dave

• Pylon Reenactment Society / Kelley Stoltz

• The Red Room Orchestra plays the “Harold and Maude” soundtrack with special guests Margaret Cho, Petra Haden, Janet Varney & more

• The Red Room Orchestra plays “The Lost Boys” soundtrack with special guest Tim Cappello

• Stupid Songs and Stories with Kevin McDonald

• An Evening with Whitmer Thomas

Film & Television

• The Benson Movie Interruption: “Fast X”

• Dub-a-Dub-Dub with Justin Michael

• Found Footage Festival Volume 10: Popcorn Classics

• “Futurama” 25th Anniversary Spectacular with David X. Cohen, John DiMaggio, David Herman, Maurice LaMarche, Phil LaMarr, Lauren Tom, and Billy West

• Outtake-o-rama: Infamous Celebrity Outtakes with David X. Cohen, John DiMaggio, Maurice LaMarche, and Billy West

• “The Wrong Guy” Screening + Reunion with Dave Foley, Jennifer Tilly, David Anthony Higgins, Jay Kogen, and Kevin McDonald

Theater & Storytelling

• Celebrity Autobiography with Pamela Adlon, Tony Hale, Laraine Newman, Eugene Pack, Dulcé Sloan, Jennifer Tilly & more

• Demi Adejuyigbe Is Going To Do One (1) Backflip

• Edinburgh Spotlight: The Baron and the Junk Dealer

• Edinburgh Spotlight: Chris Turner: Vegas, Baby!

• Edinburgh Spotlight: Emily Wilson: Fixed

• Edinburgh Spotlight: Sophie Santos…is Codependent / A Terrible Show for Terrible People

• Ever Mainard: OTTIS

• Exorcistic: The Unauthorized Rock Musical Parody of The Exorcist, with special guest Kirsten VangsnessFake TED Talks, with Matt Braunger, Guy Branum, Jonathan Coulton, Paul & Storm, Adam Savage, Amy Schneider & more

• The Fast and the Furious: A Musical Parody

• Mortified

• Porchlight: A Storytelling Series, with Cristela Alonzo, Chris Garcia, Bob Odenkirk & more, with music by Marc Capelle, and hosted by Beth Lisick and Arline Klatte

• The Real Housewives: The Unauthorized Musical Parody

• RISK! with Kevin Allison

• Scott Thompson as Buddy Cole in KING

• So Say We All: VAMP Nonfiction Showcase

• Solo Spotlight: Brittany Carney: Kingdom Phylum Ass / Rachel Kaly’s Hospital Hour

• Solo Spotlight: Chris Smith: Acting in a Time Such as This / Dandy: Man of the YeaSolo Spotlight: Teeny Tiny with Joey Greer

• Stop Joking for 100 Years and Other Requests From My Kid (Stories of Parenting and Childhood), with Eugene Mirman, Cristela Alonzo, Chris Gethard, Amber Tamblyn, and host Ophira Eisenberg

• Sydnee Washington: How To Start A Fire

Stand-Up Comedy

• Aaron Chen

• Bad Indian: A Native American Comedy Show with Joshua Emerson

• Blabbermouth with Phil Griffiths and Red Scott

• Brett Gelman: INAPPROPRIATION

• Celebrity Drop-In with Anna Roisman and Ben Fisher

• Comedians with Disabilities Act with Michael Beers, Steve Danner, Nina G, Loren Kraut, Hayden Kristal, and Jade Theriault, hosted by Mean Dave

• Comedy Rodeo with Hayden Kristal

• Cornpops and Space Lasers -- Political Standup with Francesca Fiorenti and Nato Green

• David Cross & Friends

• D.J. Demers / Ali Macofsky (co-headline)

• Donde Esta Mi Comedy? with Baruch Porras-Hernandez

• Dulcé Sloan

• Embarrassed By Night Celebrates Lunar New Year with Fred Le and Andrew Van

• Everything’s Great! with Nick Kocher, Demi Adjuyigbe, and Addie Weyrich

• Facial Recognition Comedy with Zahra Ali, Fizaa Dosani and Pallavi Gunalan

• Fun Voices with Ron Funches and Blair Socci

• The Gateway Show with Billy Anderson

• Hilarious Habibis with Gena B. Jones and Lynn Maleh

• Hot Sets with Veronica Kwiatkowski and Sam Clark

• An Hour with Josh Johnson

• Interruption Show with Dalia Malek

• Jena Friedman: Not Funny

• Joel Kim Booster & Friends

• Jolli-Baes with Andrew Orolfo

• Jon Glaser’s Soothing Meditations for the Solitary Dog

• Killer Lineup: Cristela Alonzo, Chris Gethard, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Josh Johnson, Aaron Chen, and host Paco Romane

• Marc Maron: All In

• Maria Bamford

• Marie Faustin in YUCK: An Hour of Good Jokes and Bad Dates

• Matt Braunger

• Mirthquake with Jesse Hett, Andrew Holmgren and Ben Kolina

• Nori Reed

• PGF Records Presents: Clare O’Kane Album Recording, with an opening set by Eugene Mirman

• Raining Comedy: A Pacific Northwest Showcase

• Red, White and Blue-Pilled starring Jon Daly as Johnny Doily

• Resistance Is Fertile with Brooke Heinichen and Luisa Isbell

• Robby Hoffman

• Safe Words with Wonder Dave

• The Setup with Abhay Nadkarni and Richard Sarvate

• The SF Sketchfest Dozen:

  • Ify Nwadiwe, Paige Weldon

  • Greg Barris, Mike Drucker

  • Clare O’Kane, Mo Welch

  • Mohanad Elshieky, Joyelle Nicole Johnson

  • Liz Miele, Jes Tom

  • Emma Arnold, Katrina Davis

  • Solomon Georgio, Sydnee Washington (co-headline)

• Todd Barry: Half Joking Tour

• Zainab Johnson

• GLOP meets GLOG: Glorious Ladies of Puppetry & Glorious Ladies of the Groundlings

• Mo Willems with The Storytime All-Stars Live, with W. Kamau Bell, Dulcé Sloan, “Weird Al” Yankovic, and more

Workshops & Interactive Events

• Character Workshop with Brian Palermo

• RISK! presents What’s Your Story? with Kevin Allison

Lineups are subject to change.

Tickets and info: sfsketchfest.com

SF Sketchfest takes place from January 18th through February 4th at the Alameda Comedy Club, Brava Theater Center, The Castro Theater, The Chapel, Club Fugazi, Cobb’s Comedy Club, The Gateway Theater, The Great American Music Hall, The Great Star Theater, The Lost Church, Marines’ Memorial Theatre, The Marsh, The Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, The Punch Line Comedy Club, and The Sydney Goldstein Theater.

ABOUT SF SKETCHFEST
SF Sketchfest, co-founded and directed by David Owen, Cole Stratton, and Janet Varney, produces the eclectic San Francisco Comedy Festival, the longest-running comedy festival in the U.S. SF Sketchfest is an internationally recognized and critically acclaimed event that mixes major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming comedians from around the world for over two weeks of sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, live podcasts, workshops, and panel discussions. SF Sketchfest offers its audiences the rare opportunity to see their favorite performers in intimate live performances and discussions.

In past years, SF Sketchfest has featured renowned comedy artists such as Aziz Ansari, Fred Armisen, Dan Aykroyd, Maria Bamford, Dave Barry, Mike Birbiglia, Jack Black, Rachel Bloom, Carol Burnett, Dana Carvey, Cheech & Chong, Margaret Cho, Billy Crystal, Noel Fielding, Zach Galifianakis, Ricky Gervais, Christopher Guest, Eddie Izzard, Monty Python’s Terry Jones, Key & Peele, Eugene Levy, Michael McKean, Kate McKinnon, Tig Notaro, Conan O’Brien, Catherine O’Hara, Patton Oswalt, Penn & Teller, Amy Poehler, Paul Reubens, Mort Sahl, Amy Schumer, Amy Sedaris, Garry Shandling, Harry Shearer, Robert Townsend, Aisha Tyler, George Wallace, Reggie Watts, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Robin Williams, and “Weird Al” Yankovic. The festival has also hosted film and television stars including Alan Arkin, Will Arnett, Candice Bergen, Bruce Campbell, Lizzy Caplan, Dick Cavett, Bud Cort, Ted Danson, Laura Dern, Danny DeVito, Sally Field, Nathan Fillion, Jeff Goldblum, Elliott Gould, Jon Hamm, Neil Patrick Harris, Bill Irwin, Ricky Jay, Rashida Jones, Cloris Leachman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jane Lynch, Parker Posey, Paul Rudd, Jason Schwartzman, Adam Scott, Jason Segel, Tony Shalhoub, and Gene Wilder; ensemble comedy groups The Kids in the Hall, Mr. Show, “Mystery Science Theater 3000,” The State, “Drunk History” and the Upright Citizens Brigade; reunions of the casts of "Best in Show", "Airplane!” ”Wet Hot American Summer”, “Animal House”, “Twin Peaks” and “Party Down”; musical guests David Byrne, Bill Frisell, Ben Gibbard, Tenacious D, Aimee Mann, The Monkees, Bob Mould, Rhett Miller, tUnE-yArDs, Nellie McKay, Robert Glasper, and many more.

More info: sfsketchfest.com

KILL ROCK STARS COMEDY TO RELEASE ANDY IWANCIO DEBUT ALBUM ‘BETTER LIVING THROUGH FEMMISTRY’

OUT FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8

HEAR ALBUM TRACK “EPILEPSY” HERE

Legendary punk rock label KILL ROCK STARS announces the release of comedian ANDY IWANCIO’S debut full-length album ‘Better Living Through Femmistry,’ available Friday, December 8. This follows her EP, ‘Hard Trans’, which was released earlier this year and debuted at #2 on iTunes comedy. Recorded live in Portland, ‘Better Living Through Femmistry,’ features Andy’s trademark witty, sardonic, and slightly profane style as she shares jokes about living with a disability, babies and free burritos, a marriage bound by Mad Lib vows, being busted for weed, and, most importantly, boob puns.

With the release of ‘Better Living Through Femmistry,’ Andy joins the Kill Rock Stars comedy roster which also includes releases by W. Kamau Bell, Cameron Esposito, Hari Kondabolu, Kurt Braunohler, Frangela, River Butcher, Ian Karmel, Emily Heller, Papp Johnson, and more.

Check out ‘Better Living Through Femmistry,’ album track “Epilepsy” https://pocp.co/epilepsy

Pre-save ‘Better Living Through Femmistry’  https://pocp.co/better-living-through-femmistry

BIO
Andy Iwancio is a trans gal comedian from Seattle by way of Baltimore. With her ten years of comedy, she brings a witty, sardonic, and slightly profane style to her jokes that navigate living with disability and a marriage founded, fueled, and fortified by Mad Lib vows. Andy has opened for Kyle Kinane, Whitmer Thomas, James Adomian, Gareth Reynolds, and KRS alum, Cameron Esposito. Festival-wise, she has performed at Bumbershoot, SF Sketchfest, Women in Comedy NW, Upper Left Comedy Fest, Altercation, and All-Jane. In the film, television, and podcast world, Andy appeared in the HUMP! Film Fest award-winning Queer Safari and the Emmy award-winning film Star Wars Uncut. She was also featured as a Comic of the Week on The Jackie & Laurie Show. You may have heard her as a guest on many podcasts including The Sarah Silverman Podcast, Bananas with Kurt Braunholer & Scotty Landes, Improv4Humans with Matt Besser, and Lady 2 Lady with Brandie Posey, Tess Barker, and Barbara Gray. Her full-length album, ‘Better Living Through Femmistry’ will be released on the legendary label Kill Rock Stars December 8th, 2023. This follows her EP, Hard Trans, released on Radland Records earlier this year and seeing a number two debut on the iTunes comedy chart.

On Socials @andyiwancio 
YouTube youtube.com/@andyiwancio
TikTok tiktok.com/@andyiwancio
IG instagram.com/andyiwancio/

Kill Rock Stars grew out of the 1990’s DIY punk music scene. Founded in Olympia WA, 1991 by Slim Moon. Highlights from the 90’s include the original roster of Bikini Kill, Unwound, and Bratmobile, as well as Elliott Smith, Sleater-Kinney, Huggy Bear, and Free Kitten. Highlights from the 00’s include The Gossip, The Decemberists, Deerhoof, Hella, and Xiu Xiu. The 2010’s saw Thao Nguyen, Horse Feathers, Thermals, Marnie Stern, and a lot of comedians. After taking somewhat of a hiatus from comedy releases, Kill Rock Stars resumes their work in the comedy sphere with the release of Papp Johnson’s new album ‘Timeless’. Some 30 years on, Kill Rock Stars holds steady as an iconic, independent, queer, feminist, anti-racist, and artist-friendly record label.

Check out Kill Rock Stars comedy catalog ://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6KwzgIePF4DvaGUJ9uCg-Bgnm_ooRbwA

COMEDY & CREATURES AT THE BELL HOUSE
FEATURING EUGENE MIRMAN, MARIE FAUSTIN, BRIAN BAHE, 
OPHIRA EISENBERG & TOM LUM

A BENEFIT FOR THE GOWANUS CANAL CONSERVANCY - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30

TICKETS NOW ON SALE HERE

A Night of Comedy to Benefit the Gowanus Canal Conservancy

Join comedians Eugene Mirman (Bob’s Burgers), Marie Faustin (Comedy Central), Brian Bahe (Vulture’s “Comedian You Should and Will Know in 2023”), Ophira Eisenberg (Parenting Is A Joke), and science communicator, Tom Lum (Let’s Learn Everything) for a night of comedy and fun to celebrate the animals we need around us! You’ll hear jokes and stories and you’ll also learn how to protect pollinators and their homes. All ticket proceeds will benefit and support the work of local non-profit Gowanus Canal Conservancy in their efforts to advocate and care for ecologically sustainable parks and public spaces in the Gowanus lowlands while empowering a community of stewards.

COMEDY & CREATURES:  A BENEFIT FOR THE GOWANUS CANAL CONSERVANCY FEATURING EUGENE MIRMAN, MARIE FAUSTIN, BRIAN BAHE, OPHIRA EISENBERG & TOM LUM

The Bell House
149 7th Street (between 2nd & 3rd Avenue) Brooklyn 11215
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30
Doors 7:00 PM
Show 7:30 PM
Ages 21+

Tickets and info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-and-creatures-tickets-746156773997?aff=odwdwdspacecraft

Comedy! For a good cause! In Brooklyn! Specifically Gowanus!
Produced by Pretty Good Friends

TOMMY MCNAMARA NEW COMEDY SPECIAL & ALBUM ‘SMOLDERING’ OUT NOW

WATCH IT FREE ON YOUTUBE

STREAM & DOWNLOAD VIA ASPECIALTHING RECORDS 

Comedian TOMMY MCNAMARA’s debut comedy special and new album ‘SMOLDERING’ now available via YouTube and aspecialthing Records. Recorded live at The Bell House in Brooklyn, along with Tommy’s stories about free hot dogs leading to dietary rock bottom, being a regular at the Shell station, and bonfire mishaps, the set is interspersed with songs about sending nudes, being a normal guy, being definitely not a virgin, and more. The special is free to watch on YouTube and available for streaming and download via aspecialthing Records.

Watch ‘Smoldering’ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViNPDchxUe4

Stream/download Tommy McNamara’s ‘Smoldering’:  https://bstlnk.to/smoldering

Video Clip ‘Smoldering’ “Normal Guy”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSRiXInS4Xc

More at: tommymcnamara.com/ 
On socials @TommyMcNam

TOMMY McNAMARA TO RELEASE NEW
COMEDY SPECIAL & ALBUM ‘SMOLDERING’  

STREAMING FREE ON YOUTUBE NOVEMBER 9 @ 7PM/ET

ALBUM OUT ON ASPECIALTHING RECORDS NOVEMBER 10

Comedian TOMMY MCNAMARA is set to release his debut comedy special and new album ‘SMOLDERING’ next month. Recorded live at The Bell House in Brooklyn, along with Tommy’s stories about free hot dogs leading to dietary rock bottom, being a regular at the Shell station, and bonfire mishaps, the set is interspersed with songs about sending nudes, being a normal guy, being definitely not a virgin, and more.

The special will be available for free streaming on YouTube on Thursday, November 9 at 7:00 PM / ET.
Join the queue to watch ‘Smoldering’ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViNPDchxUe4

The album will be available via aspecialthing Records on Friday, November 10.

VIDEO - ‘Smoldering’ clip “Normal Guy”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSRiXInS4Xc

Pre-save Tommy McNamara’s ‘Smoldering’:  https://bstlnk.to/smoldering 

More at: tommymcnamara.com/ 
On socials @TommyMcNam

Tommy McNamara is a New York comedian by way of Chicago. In 2019, he released his debut comedy album, ‘Who’s Tommy’ on aspecialthing Records. In 2020, he released a Christmas EP called ‘I Think I’m Starting to Like Christmas’. His new album and debut special ‘Smoldering’, recorded live at The Bell House in Brooklyn, is due for release November 2023 and features stories and songs with Tommy on lead vocals, backed by musicians Pat Byrne, Chris Donahue, Kevin O,Brien, Alec Spiegelman, Trinity Colvin, and Kelly Chikerema. He is a longtime sports headline contributor for The Onion and his writing has been featured in The New Yorker. He co-hosts the popular podcast Stand By Your Band which has been featured in Vulture and The AV Club. Tommy has performed at the Netflix is a Joke! Festival, SF Sketchfest, Oddball Comedy Festival, the 26th Annual Comedy Festival, Limestone Comedy Festival, and many more. He’s opened for comedians including Patton Oswalt, Kyle Kinane, Chris Gethard, and more! He misses you!

TOMMY MCNAMARA ‘SMOLDERING’
Release date: Friday, November 10, aspecialthing Records

ASPECIALTHING RECORDS is a Los Angeles-based independent comedy record label owned and operated by Matt Belknap and Ryan McManemin. Stemming from an online message board, aspecialthing records has taken a D.I.Y. approach to producing and distributing the finest stand-up comedy albums since 2006. AST is home to Patton Oswalt’s Grammy Award winning album ‘Talking for Clapping’ as well as outstanding releases from Bob Odenkirk, Paul F. Tompkins, Doug Benson, Greg Proops, Jen Kirkman, Wyatt Cenac, Karen Kilgariff, Kyle Kinane and many more. AST looks forward to expanding their catalog while continuing their dedication to exceptional emerging and established comics.

Stream AST releases: https://astrecords.com/collections/releases

THE AMERICAN ANALOG SET RELEASES FIRST ALBUM IN 18 YEARS

‘FOR FOREVER’ OUT TODAY

VINYL & DIGITAL NOW AVAILABLE @ AMANSET.COM 

Seminal Austin, Texas indie band THE AMERICAN ANALOG SET today release ‘FOR FOREVER’, their first album in 18 years and 7th full album. Written and recorded in frontman Andrew Kenny’s home studio, ‘For Forever’ features 11 brand new songs from the Austin-based band which currently includes members of the Know By Heart / Promise Of Love lineup. ‘For Forever’ is now available on double vinyl with gatefold, digital download, streaming on Bandcamp, and for purchase in Austin area record stores including Breakaway, End of an Ear, and Waterloo. The album will be available on all streaming platforms on October 28.

As told by the band: ‘For Forever’ folds time and space. While the sounds and stories will be recognizable to fans, they arrive with considerable bruises incurred on the journey from ‘Set Free’ until now. For those unfamiliar with The American Analog Set, this should be a simultaneously dark and vibrant introduction. Troubled lyrics permeate throughout, and the accompanying sounds are occasionally damaged and snarling. Not all things languid and dreamlike from past records have been abandoned or forgotten, but the dreams represented here are darker. While the previous eras of the band are referenced, they are carried forward and incorporated without a hint of patronizing nostalgia. ‘For Forever’ is a document of a group that acknowledges their past while they advance into new territories and evolve.  

Written and recorded by The American Analog Set in Austin, Texas.

THE AMERICAN ANALOG SET ‘For Forever’ 
Track Listing:
1. Camp Don’t Count 
2. Screaming For Vengeance 
3. Konika & Maliko 
4. Over the Jeans 
5. Long Limbs 
6. By the Bridle 
7. For Forever 
8. Mick Turner 
9. The Quiet Dark 
10. Gin Shakes 
11. Mountain

Follow @TheAmericanAnalogSet

THE AMERICAN ANALOG SET TO RELEASE FIRST ALBUM IN 18 YEARS

FROM THE AUSTIN, TX BAND, ‘FOR FOREVER’ OUT OCTOBER 27

VINYL & DIGITAL PRE-ORDER AVAILABLE @ AMANSET.COM

STREAM TWO NEW TRACKS HERE

Seminal Austin, Texas indie band THE AMERICAN ANALOG SET are due to release ‘FOR FOREVER’, their 7th full length and first album in 18 years, on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27. The album features 11 brand new songs from the Austi-based band which currently includes members of the Know By Heart / Promise Of Love lineup and was written and recorded in frontman Andrew Kenny’s home studio. ‘For Forever’ will be available on double vinyl with gatefold, digital download, and streaming on all music platforms. ‘For Forever’ is now available to pre-order on the band’s site, and as of October 27, for purchase in Austin area record stores including Breakaway, End of an Ear, and Waterloo.

Stream two brand new tracks at: amanset.com
Pre-order ‘For Forever’: amanset.com/shop
Pre-save ‘For Forever’: https://theamericananalogset.bandcamp.com/album/for-forever

 As told by the band: ‘For Forever’ folds time and space. While the sounds and stories will be recognizable to fans, they arrive with considerable bruises incurred on the journey from ‘Set Free’ until now. For those unfamiliar with The American Analog Set, this should be a simultaneously dark and vibrant introduction. Troubled lyrics permeate throughout, and the accompanying sounds are occasionally damaged and snarling. Not all things languid and dreamlike from past records have been abandoned or forgotten, but the dreams represented here are darker. While the previous eras of the band are referenced, they are carried forward and incorporated without a hint of patronizing nostalgia. ‘For Forever’ is a document of a group that acknowledges their past while they advance into new territories and evolve.  

Written and recorded by The American Analog Set in Austin, Texas.

 THE AMERICAN ANALOG SET ‘For Forever’ 
Track Listing:
1. Camp Don’t Count 
2. Screaming For Vengeance 
3. Konika & Maliko 
4. Over the Jeans 
5. Long Limbs 
6. By the Bridle 
7. For Forever 
8. Mick Turner 
9. The Quiet Dark 
10. Gin Shakes 
11. Mountain

Follow @TheAmericanAnalogSet

JAMES HAMILTON RELEASES DEBUT COMEDY ALBUM

‘I DON’T DESERVE THESE DEALS’ OUT TODAY ON ASPECIALTHING RECORDS

JAMES HAMILTON releases his debut comedy album ‘I DON’T DESERVE THESE DEALS’ today on ASPECIALTHING RECORDS. Recorded live at Union Hall in Brooklyn, James has original and hilarious takes on helicopters, wedding weekend plus ones, “mom smart” algorithms, diet-based scams, disease raps, a podcast for when the aliens come for us, and more. Though it’s James’ first album, his delivery and writing reveal an experienced and wholly original comedy voice.

STREAM/BUY ‘I DON’T DESERVE THESE DEALS: https://bstlnk.to/idontdeservethesedeals

James Hamilton is an Emmy Award-winning comedian, writer, and producer. A Colorado native, James got his comedy start in New Orleans and currently lives in Brooklyn where he co-hosts the monthly comedy show Good Delivery at Union Hall. He has performed stand-up and storytelling around the country, performing at SF Sketchfest, Toronto Sketchfest, Brooklyn Comedy Festival, and Moontower Comedy Festival, and won The Moth NYC GrandSlam Championship. His writing credits include VICE News Tonight where he was part of the team that won an Emmy Award for “Outstanding Newscast.” He was also a co-writer for the feature-length documentary, The Neutral Ground (Tribeca Film Festival, POV on PBS, 2021), directed by CJ Hunt and executive produced by Roy Wood Jr. James’ writing has been part of productions nominated for a Peabody Award, a GLAAD Award, a James Beard Award for Media, Critics Choice Award, and finalist for a dupont-Columbia Award. James’ primary interests have been basketball, books, and cats since he was six years old and he has no plans of branching out anytime soon.

VIDEO James Hamilton stand-up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gD0o9iCWWc

Find more James Hamilton at: https://thejamham.com/
On socials: @thejamham (Twitter, IG) and @the_jamham (TikTok)

JON GLASER TO RELEASE DEBUT COMEDY ALBUM

‘JON GLASER’S SOOTHING MEDITATIONS FOR THE SOLITARY DOG’

OUT NOVEMBER 2 ON PGF RECORDS

RECORD RELEASE SHOW & PARTY NOVEMBER 2 @ THE BELL HOUSE

TICKETS NOW ON SALE HERE

JON GLASER (Delocated, Parks and Rec, Girls) is due to release his debut comedy album ‘JON GLASER’S SOOTHING MEDITATIONS FOR THE SOLITARY DOG’ on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2 via PGF Records. The ideal companion for those unfortunate yet unavoidable times that dog owners must leave their beloved pets at home all alone, the album has been designed to help soften those unsettling times of uncertainty for all the anxious good boys and good girls out there. Glaser’s album is the latest release in the PGF Records catalog which includes releases from Eugene Mirman, Bobcat Goldthwait, Maeve Higgins, and most recently, Derrick Brown.

Clocking in at a Grammy-submission-required-minimum 30 minutes of peaceful tranquility, ‘Jon Glaser’s Soothing Meditations for the Solitary Dog’ is the perfect remedy for any dog owner that cares about the mental well-being of their sweet precious angel. Available digitally and as a very special Pretty Good Friends Ultimate Canine Relaxation Spa Pack, which includes a digital download of ‘Jon Glaser’s Soothing Meditations for the Solitary Dog’; fleece dog leg-warmer sleeves; and an aromatherapy spray made with a custom blend of essential oils to help calm your anxious dog.

More info on ‘Jon Glaser’s Soothing Meditations for the Solitary Dog’ here: prettygoodfriends.com/jon

Join Jon at his album release show & party in Brooklyn. VIP ticket includes early entry to the show, a digital download code for the album, and a dog-related goody bag. Presented by PGF Records.

JON GLASER ALBUM RELEASE SHOW & PARTY 
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2 
THE BELL HOUSE, BROOKLYN 
With: Jon Glaser, Eugene Mirman, Jo Firestone, Tami Sagher, Steve Cirbus, Ali Farahnakian

Tix and info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jon-glaser-album-release-party-tickets-730734645997?aff=odwdwdspacecraft  

JON GLASER BIO 
Jon Glaser is an actor and writer who created, co-wrote and starred in the TV shows Delocated, Neon Joe Werewolf Hunter, and Jon Glaser Loves Gear. Most people recognize him as Councilman Jamm from Parks and Recreation and/or Laird from Girls.  He wrapped a four-month shoot in London this past winter as the coveted “goofy neighbor” on a new show for Amazon Frevee called Dinner with the Parents.  He also created, wrote, directed and starred in a series of web shorts for Comedy Central called Tiny Hands.  An Emmy-winning, multiple Emmy-nominated TV writer, his credits include The Independent Spirit Awards hosted by Aubrey Plaza (Emmy win), Inside Amy Schumer, Late Night with Conan O’Brien and The Dana Carvey Show. He has written several stories for The New York Times Magazine, and his writing has also appeared in ESPN The Magazine, Bicycling Magazine, The Onion A.V. Club, and on-line for New York magazine. His book, My Dead Dad Was in ZZ Top, was published by Harper Perennial, and he wrote and directed the music video for Bob Mould’s “Star Machine.”

Follow Jon at: @jahnglayzer

ABOUT PGF RECORDS
PGF Records is an indie comedy record label founded in 2022 by Eugene Mirman, Julie Smith Clem and Areti Papazoglou, with distribution from their pals at Sub Pop Records. The mission of the label is to make funny things with their comedy friends that people will enjoy listening to. They aim to evoke the playful spirit of their previous long-running Pretty Good Friends production, The Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival.

The PGF Records roster includes Bobcat Goldthwait, Maeve Higgins, Derrick Brown, Jon Glaser, and more. In addition to album releases, the label also sells various pieces of merchandising including T-shirts, a yoga mat with stress-inducing mantras, a Bobcat Goldthwait vinyl 80s Party Pack, a casket-shaped music box that plays Maeve Higgins’ stand-up album A Very Special Woman when it’s opened, Derrick Brown poetry & comedy Total Brownie Jam Pack, and more.

Stay up to date with PGF Records news and upcoming releases at: http://prettygoodfriends.com/records
and on socials:
Instagram @prettygoodfriends
X/Twitter @pgfriends
Facebook @prettygoodfriends
TikTok @pgfrecords

NATASHA VAYNBLAT TO RELEASE DEBUT COMEDY ALBUM

‘WE’RE ALL DADS HERE’ OUT FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 ON ASPECIALTHING RECORDS

NATASHA VAYNBLAT is set to release her debut comedy album ‘WE’RE ALL DADS HERE’ on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 on ASPECIALTHING RECORDS. Recorded live at Union Hall in Brooklyn, Natasha’s writing savvy and stand-up shines bright in a hit-packed set with her takes on the dangers of coffee, the relationship between rats and restaurant ratings, the magic of the NYC subway, self-defense characters, her experiences with Russian culture and curious traditions—and more.

Link to pre-save ‘WE’RE ALL DADS HERE’: https://bstlnk.to/werealldadshere

Celebrate with Natasha at her album release show at Union Hall in Brooklyn on Saturday, October 14. Tix and info at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/good-delivery-tickets-695514200697?aff=erelexpmlt

Natasha Vaynblat is a New York-based comedian. She’s been a staff writer for both The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and A Little Late with Lilly Singh. Natasha is the co-creator and star of Comedy Central’s original series “Your Worst Fears Confirmed” and “Inside The Art” as well as IFC’s “Laurie” and “Red Autumn.” Natasha was on Harold Night, Maude Night, and on the weekend improv team What I Did For Love at The Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in NYC. She can be seen co-hosting the monthly comedy show “Good Delivery” at Union Hall in Brooklyn. Before immigrating to the U.S., Natasha spent her childhood in Russia.

VIDEO Natasha Comedy Central Stand-up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afkO_xJPI4o

Find more Natasha Vaynblat at: https://linktr.ee/natashavaynblat  
On socials  @natashavaynblat

ASPECIALTHING RECORDS is a Los Angeles-based independent comedy record label owned and operated by Matt Belknap and Ryan McManemin. Stemming from an online message board, aspecialthing records has taken a D.I.Y. approach to producing and distributing the finest stand-up comedy albums since 2006. AST is home to Patton Oswalt’s Grammy Award winning album ‘Talking for Clapping’ as well as outstanding releases from Bob Odenkirk, Paul F. Tompkins, Doug Benson, Greg Proops, Jen Kirkman, Wyatt Cenac, Karen Kilgariff, Kyle Kinane and many more. AST looks forward to expanding their catalog while continuing their dedication to exceptional emerging and established comics.

Stream AST releases: https://astrecords.com/collections/releases

JAMES HAMILTON TO RELEASE DEBUT COMEDY ALBUM

‘I DON’T DESERVE THESE DEALS’ OUT FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13
ON ASPECIALTHING RECORDS

JAMES HAMILTON will release his debut comedy album ‘I DON’T DESERVE THESE DEALS’ on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13 on ASPECIALTHING RECORDS. Recorded live at Union Hall in Brooklyn, James has original and hilarious takes on helicopters, wedding weekend plus ones, “mom smart” algorithms diet-based scams, disease raps, a podcast for when the aliens come for you—and more! Though it’s James’ first album, his delivery and writing reveal an experienced and wholly original comedy voice.

PRE-SAVE ‘I DON’T DESERVE THESE DEALS’: https://bstlnk.to/idontdeservethesedeals

Celebrate with James at his “Good Delivery” Album Release Show at Union Hall in Brooklyn on Saturday, October 14.

Tix and info at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/good-delivery-tickets-695514200697?aff=erelexpmlt

James Hamilton is an Emmy Award-winning comedian, writer, and producer. A Colorado native, James got his comedy start in New Orleans and currently lives in Brooklyn where he co-hosts the monthly comedy show, “Good Delivery” at Union Hall. He has performed stand-up and storytelling around the country, performing at SF Sketchfest, Toronto Sketchfest, Brooklyn Comedy Festival, and Moontower Comedy Festival, and won The Moth NYC GrandSlam Championship. His writing credits include VICE News Tonight where he was part of the team that won an Emmy Award for “Outstanding Newscast.” He was also a co-writer for the feature-length documentary, ‘The Neutral Ground’ (Tribeca Film Festival, POV on PBS, 2021), directed by CJ Hunt and executive produced by Roy Wood Jr. James’ writing has been part of productions nominated for a Peabody Award, GLAAD Award, a James Beard Award for Media, Critics Choice Award, and finalist for a Dupont-Columbia Award. James’ primary interests have been basketball, books, and cats since he was six years old and he has no plans of branching out anytime soon.

VIDEO James Hamilton stand-up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gD0o9iCWWc

Find more James Hamilton at: https://thejamham.com/

On socials @thejamham (Twitter, IG) and @the_jamham (TikTok)

ASPECIALTHING RECORDS is a Los Angeles-based independent comedy record label owned and operated by Matt Belknap and Ryan McManemin. Stemming from an online message board, aspecialthing records has taken a D.I.Y. approach to producing and distributing the finest stand-up comedy albums since 2006. AST is home to Patton Oswalt’s Grammy Award winning album ‘Talking for Clapping’ as well as outstanding releases from Bob Odenkirk, Paul F. Tompkins, Doug Benson, Greg Proops, Jen Kirkman, Wyatt Cenac, Karen Kilgariff, Kyle Kinane and many more. AST looks forward to expanding their catalog while continuing their dedication to exceptional emerging and established comics.

Stream AST releases: https://astrecords.com/collections/releases

DERRICK BROWN NEW COMEDY & POETRY ALBUM

‘a CLOSE SHAVE WITH HEAVEN’ OUT VIA PGF RECORDS

DIGITAL AND VINYL AVAILABLE

STREAM IT HERE

“expertly balancing the strange bedfellows of poetry and stand-up... ‘A Close Shave with Heaven’ leaves the listener with a newfound exuberance for the world around them.” —PASTE

DERRICK BROWN’S comedy and poetry album titled, ‘A Close Shave with Heaven’ is out today via PGF Records. Hailed as an “exuberant debut” (Paste), the album was recorded live in Boston with an intro by Eugene Mirman who is a fan and signed Derrick to his PGF Records comedy label. Their roster also includes Maeve Higgins and Bobcat Goldthwait. Likely to be unlike any other stand-up album you’ve heard recently, ‘A Close Shave with Heaven’ is tender, funny and filled with anecdotes and experiences taken from the heart of a poet and put thru the lens of a stand-up.

It all began for this former paratrooper-turned-poet when David Cross invited Derrick to perform comedy at All Tomorrow’s Parties, and it was there that Derrick’s love of combining poetry and comedy was ignited. Derrick has since performed opening for comedians and bands including: Cold War Kids, Afghan Whigs, Rival Sons, Kyle Kinane, Kristen Schaal, Kurt Braunohler, Cross, Mirman—and more. Derrick has written 10 poetry books and can be found performing on stages around L.A. where he now calls home.

‘A Close Shave with Heaven’ is available for streaming on all platforms. It is also available on vinyl, and special “The Total Brownie Jam Pack” which includes ‘A Close Shave with Heaven’ on vinyl, a two-egg carrying case with carabiner (eggs not included), a stealthy shaving cream cannister with secret advice inside, and a book of poems.

DERRICK BROWN COMEDY & POETRY: ‘A CLOSE SHAVE WITH HEAVEN’
Release date: September 14 on PGF Records 
Stream/buy links and more info at: http://prettygoodfriends.com/derrick

Video clip: “The Greatest Poet in Heaven” with intro by Eugene Mirman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM5mugH1adE

CATCH DERRICK BROWN LIVE! AT THESE UPCOMING SHOWS:
October 12 - Somerville MA @ Crystal Ballroom 
Tix and info: http://prettygoodfriends.com/shows/derrick-somerville

November 2 - Brooklyn, NY @ The Bell House 
Tix and info: http://prettygoodfriends.com/shows/derrick-somerville-sd3n8

BIO 
Derrick Brown is a comedian and poet. His mission is to blend poetry and comedy to show people that poetry doesn’t have to be annoying and soul crushing. He has performed at Glastonbury, All Tomorrow’s Parties, Berlin Intl. Lit Festival and one special Jewish Summer Camp. He had a poetry book shop in Austin, Texas, performed on The Tonight Show and is the founder and president of Write Bloody Publishing. He has published nine books of poetry. He runs the ‘Your River Is Waiting’ workshop series, as well as a writing workshop series for fellow veterans. He is a comedian who combines poetry with his stand-up. It sounds terrible, I know. He has performed in venues around the world with comedians Kristin Schaal, David Cross, Bob Odenkirk, Jon Glaser, and H. Jon Benjamin. He’s previously toured or headlined with Eugene Mirman, Kurt Braunohler, Kyle Kinane, and tons of other weirdos. He lives in LA. He will die there.

“Derrick Brown makes the often unbearable art form of poetry a true, unexpected joy.” —Eugene Mirman

“Derrick’s poems, for me, are so generous. Generous in their wit and honesty, mesmerizing fragments of vivid memories. Like sitting next to the most fascinating drunk stranger and hearing his tales.” —H. Jon Benjamin

Follow Derrick Brown on YouTube and all social platforms: @DerrickBrownPoetry

ABOUT PGF RECORDS
PGF Records is an indie comedy record label founded in 2022 by Eugene Mirman, Julie Smith Clem, and Areti Papazoglou with distribution from their pals at Sub Pop Records. The mission of the label is to make funny things with their comedy friends that people will enjoy listening to. They aim to evoke the playful spirit of their previous long-running Pretty Good Friends production, The Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival.

The PGF Records roster includes Bobcat Goldthwait, Maeve Higgins, Derrick Brown, Jon Glaser—and more. In addition to album releases, the label also sells various pieces of merchandising including T-shirts, a yoga mat with stress-inducing mantras, a Bobcat Goldthwait vinyl 80s Party Pack, a casket-shaped music box that plays Maeve Higgins’ stand-up album (A Very Special Woman) when it’s opened—and more!

Stay up to date with PGF Records news and upcoming releases at: http://prettygoodfriends.com/records

LETTERKENNY PRESENTS: A NIGHT OF STAND-UP
WITH ACTORS & WRITERS FROM HIT SHOW ‘LETTERKENNY’

FEATURING MARK FORWARD, JEFF MCENERY, OLIVIA STADLER & ALLIE PEARSE

Brought to you by Puppers Golden Lager

LETTERKENNY PRESENTS A Night of Stand-up Comedy featuring four comedians from the popular award-winning Crave and Hulu Original series, Letterkenny. Brought to you by Puppers Golden Lager, the live event will feature Jeff McEnery (Alexander), Letterkenny writers Olivia Stadler and Allie Pearse, and headlined by Mark Forward (Coach). The tour will hit eight select cities in November and December.

Tickets and VIP Packages, for all dates, go on sale to the general public Friday, September 15th @ 10 AM local at letterkenny.tv/live

TICKET SALES TIMELINE 
Artist Presale: Tuesday, September 12th @ 10:00 AM LOCAL (pw: Puppers) 
AMEX Presale: Wednesday, September 13th @ 10:00 AM LOCAL 
Venue Presale: Thursday, September 14th @ 10:00 AM LOCAL 
General Public Sale: Friday, September 15th @ 10:00 AM LOCAL

BIOS
MARK FORWARD was born on June 17th, 1974, and raised in Oakville, Ontario by the lovely Reg and Joanne Forward. After taking theatre in college, he quickly found himself using those skills to enter into the world of stand-up comedy. This led him to appearances on John Oliver’s New York Stand-up Show (Comedy Central), The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (CBS), Funny As Hell (HBO), and Just For Laughs: All Access (The Comedy Network). Mark’s work also includes “Coach” on the Crave TV/Comedy Network series, Letterkenny. Writing and performing on The Jon Dore Television Show (The Comedy Network/IFC), being a consulting producer and writer on the Crave TV original What Would Sal Do?, and appearing as “Donny Mashman” (Season 3) of Fargo on FX.

JEFF MCENERY quickly established himself as one of the fastest-rising stars in comedy when he won the prestigious Tim Sims Encouragement Award and followed that up by winning Yuk Yuk’s $25,000 Great Canadian Laugh Off and Best Stand-up Newcomer at the Canadian Comedy Awards. Since then, Jeff has made multiple appearances at every major Canadian comedy festival including the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, Winnipeg Comedy Festival, and Halifax Comedy Festival. He was nominated for Best Male Stand Up at the Canadian Comedy Awards and his hour-long Comedy Now! stand-up special aired nationally on CTV. As an actor, Jeff has a recurring role as Alexander on the hit show Letterkenny. He had a lead role in the movie Dog Pound and was a cast member on The Comedy Network’s sketch show Hotbox. Jeff has also made guest appearances on Murdoch Mysteries, Covert Affairs, The Jon Dore Television Show, and Naturally, Sadie.

OLIVIA STADLER is a comedian and TV writer. She currently writes on the award-winning Crave original show Letterkenny. Olivia was nominated for Breakout Comic of the year in 2020, just two years after being nominated for Newcomer Comic of the year in 2018. She can be seen on Just For Laughs’ Roast Battle Canada (Seasons 1, 2 & 3) on CTV Comedy and Crave. She can also be seen as the lead in the feature film Stalkers and on an episode of Late Bloomer. Olivia is sharp, observant, and unapologetically honest both onstage and off – she makes as much or more content for the internet as she does for the stage, so be sure to check out her socials! https://linktr.ee/theoliviashow

ALLIE PEARSE is a stand-up comedian and writer on the award-winning TV shows Letterkenny and Shoresy. In 2022 she was a New Faces performer at the Just For Laughs festival and is the winner of JFL’s 2021 Standup & Pitch competition. She has performed for tapings at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, JFL’s New Wave of Comedy, and CBC’s The Debaters. Allie was a staff writer on the 2022 JFL Galas where she wrote for Chelsea Handler, Jo Koy, Patton Oswalt, and Russell Peters, and a staff writer on Roast Battle Canada, Season 3. She has performed at the Limestone Comedy Festival, Sled Island Comedy Festival, Hubcap Comedy Festival, Winnipeg Comedy Festival, and 10,000 Laughs Festival. Allie has been featured on Sirius XM radio, has recorded for JFL Originals, and OFF-JFL, and was a co-headlining act at the 2022 Just For Laughs in Toronto. She has opened for Meg Stalter, Hannah Berner, and Matteo Lane.

Exclusively available for streaming on Crave in Canada (and Hulu in the U.S.), Letterkenny revolves around the dustups Wayne (Jared Keeso) and his pals get into with their small-town rivals. For the hicks, skids, and hockey players of Letterkenny, getting your ass kicked is a legitimate concern on a day-to-day basis. Catch Season 11 of Letterkenny now streaming.

Find all things Letterkenny and Shoresy: www.letterkenny.tv

About Letterkenny 
Created by Jared Keeso (who is also Executive Producer, Co-writer and star), Letterkenny is produced by New Metric Media, in association with Play Fun Games and Bell Media, with the participation of the Canada Media Fund, the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and Bell Fund, with the assistance of the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit and Ontario Creates. Jacob Tierney is Executive Producer, Director, and Co-writer and Mark Montefiore is Executive Producer for New Metric Media. Kara Haflidson and Brendan Brady are Producers. For Bell Media, Senior Production Executive is Chris Kelley; Sarah Fowlie is Head of Production, Original Programming; Rachel Goldstein-Couto, Head of Development, Original Programming; Carlyn Klebuc is General Manager, Original Programming; Justin Stockman is Vice President, Content Development & Programming; and Karine Moses is Senior Vice President, Content Development & News.

About New Metric Media 
Based in Toronto, New Metric Media is an award-winning independent entertainment studio specializing in building comedy brands across TV production, live entertainment, distribution, merchandising, and licensing. Recipient of Playback’s 2022 Production Company of the Year award and the Banff World Media Festival’s 2018 Innovative Producer Award, the company’s slate of programming includes the hit Crave/Hulu original comedy Letterkenny, the Crave/Hulu Letterkenny spinoff series, Shoresy, the CTV/CW/Roku half-hour comedy series Children Ruin Everything, as well as the upcoming half-hour Crave comedy series Bria Mack Gets A Life.

New Metric Media is recognized as a leader in 360 degree brand marketing and its success with Letterkenny off-screen extensions including beer, collectible merchandise, and Letterkenny Live!, a sold-out North American theatre tour featuring the stars of the series.

MATT AND KIM PRESENT: THE MATT AND KIM TOUR 
FEATURING MATT AND KIM!

TICKETS ON SALE NOW. SHOWS SELLING FAST!

TICKETS AND INFO AT MATTANDKIM.COM

“you must, must, must see them live” –National Post

MATT AND KIM’s long-awaited return to the stage happens this fall on the Matt and Kim Present: The Matt and Kim Tour Featuring Matt and Kim! Known for infectious, beat-driven anthems and explosive live shows, Matt and Kim are hitting the road for the first time in four years bringing the party as they play hits and fan favorites from their back catalog. What was said of the band early on – “Matt Johnson and Kim Schifino have established a hard-won reputation as a raucous live juggernaut” (NPR) – holds true today as they incite non-stop dance parties at every venue they play. And that’s just what they intend to do at every show on their fall 2023 tour.

Of the tour, Matt says, “THIS TOUR IS GONNA BE SO RIDICULOUS! And we mean that in the best way possible! Been putting together every M&K song you’d want to hear and mixing in LOTS of surprises.”

Matt and Kim have have sold-out headlining tours across North America and wowed fans around the globe. They won the mtvU Woodie Award for “Best Live Performance”, have performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live and The Late Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and stole the show at multiple festivals including Bonnaroo, Coachella, Lollapalooza, Outside Lands, Bumbershoot, HangOut, Big Day Out, Corona Capital, Pukklepop, Primavera, and Fuji. Matt and Kim’s live shows are the stuff of legend. Don’t miss out on what might be their last tour for a long time!

Tickets and info at: mattandkim.com

“the world’s most fun band” —Houston Press

“an electric show full of high energy madness and lots of dancing…their live performance is one of the best out there.” —Metro Times

VIDEO: Matt and Kim “Daylight” at Bonnaroo 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CicwcIHSXOI

More at mattandkim.com
On socials @mattandkim

GREG PROOPS’ NEW COMEDY ALBUM ‘FRENCH DRUG DEAL’ OUT NOW
ON ASPECIALTHING RECORDS

HEAR IT HERE: https://bstlnk.to/frenchdrugdeal

GREG PROOPS’ new comedy album ‘FRENCH DRUG DEAL’ is out today on ASPECIALTHING RECORDS. Recorded live at The Punch Line in San Francisco this past New Year’s Eve, ‘French Drug Deal’ follows Greg’s previous release ‘In The City’, which he also recorded live at The Punch Line on NYE 2022. His signature rapid fire delivery and spot-on impressions are there, the audience is loose and hungry, the room was electric and nearly the entire set was improvised—a perfect storm for a live album that captured Proops’ masterful stand-up and a set that’s worth repeated listens. ‘French Drug Deal’ also cements Greg Proops as one of the sharpest and funniest minds in comedy.

STREAM or BUY ‘FRENCH DRUG DEAL’: https://bstlnk.to/frenchdrugdeal

Known for his work on hit iprov show, “Whose Line is it Anyway?”, his podcast, “The Smartest Man in the World”, live shows, and five previous stand-up albums, Greg Proops is a legend in the comedy world. He also hosts the popular podcast, “The Greg Proops Film Club”, covering old and new movies, available on iTunes. Greg has lent his voice to “Hell and Back”, “Star Wars the Phantom Menace”, “The Nightmare Before Christmas”, and was the voice of “Bob the Builder.” His nonfiction book, “The Smartest Book In The World” (Touchstone), praised as “Funny, political, literate, and bold—all at once” (New York Journal of Books), is out now. You can also find Greg on tour with “Whose Line is it Anyway? Live” fall and winter 2023. Tour dates and tickets are available at: https://www.whoselive.com/  

Find more Greg Proops: https://direct.me/gregproops 
http://www.gregproops.com/

ASPECIALTHING RECORDS is a Los Angeles-based independent comedy record label owned and operated by Matt Belknap and Ryan McManemin. Stemming from an online message board, aspecialthing records has taken a D.I.Y. approach to producing and distributing the finest stand-up comedy albums since 2006. AST is home to Patton Oswalt’s Grammy Award winning album ‘Talking for Clapping’ as well as outstanding releases from Bob Odenkirk, Paul F. Tompkins, Doug Benson, Greg Proops, Jen Kirkman, Wyatt Cenac, Karen Kilgariff, Kyle Kinane and many more. AST looks forward to expanding their catalog while continuing their dedication to exceptional emerging and established comics.

Stream AST releases: https://astrecords.com/collections/releases

GREG PROOPS ANNOUNCES NEW COMEDY ALBUM ‘FRENCH DRUG DEAL’

AVAILABLE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
ON ASPECIALTHING RECORDS

GREG PROOPS announces the release of his new comedy album ‘FRENCH DRUG DEAL’ out FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 on ASPECIALTHING RECORDS. Recorded live at The Punch Line in San Francisco this past New Year’s Eve, ‘French Drug Deal’ follows Greg’s previous release ‘In The City’, which he recorded live at The Punch Line on NYE 2022. His signature rapid fire delivery and spot-on impressions are there, the audience is loose and hungry, the room was electric, and nearly the entire set was improvised—a perfect storm for a live album that captured Proops’ masterful stand-up and a set that’s worth repeated listens. ‘French Drug Deal’ also cements Greg Proops as one of the sharpest and funniest minds in comedy.

PRE-SAVE ‘FRENCH DRUG DEAL’ https://bstlnk.to/frenchdrugdeal

Known for his work on the hit improv show, Whose Line is it Anyway?, his podcast “The Smartest Man in the World”, live shows, and five previous stand-up albums, Greg Proops is a legend in the comedy world. He also hosts the popular podcast, “The Greg Proops Film Club”, covering old and new movies (available on iTunes). Greg has lent his voice to Hell and Back, Star Wars the Phantom Menace, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and was the voice of Bob the Builder. His nonfiction book, “The Smartest Book In The World” (Touchstone), praised as “Funny, political, literate, and bold—all at once” (New York Journal of Books), is out now. You can also find Greg on tour with Whose Line is it Anyway? Live fall and winter 2023.

Tour dates and tickets are available: https://www.whoselive.com/  

Find more Greg Proops: https://direct.me/gregproops 
http://www.gregproops.com/

ASPECIALTHING RECORDS is a Los Angeles-based independent comedy record label owned and operated by Matt Belknap and Ryan McManemin. Stemming from an online message board, aspecialthing records has taken a D.I.Y. approach to producing and distributing the finest stand-up comedy albums since 2006. AST is home to Patton Oswalt’s Grammy Award winning album ‘Talking for Clapping’ as well as outstanding releases from Bob Odenkirk, Paul F. Tompkins, Doug Benson, Greg Proops, Jen Kirkman, Wyatt Cenac, Karen Kilgariff, Kyle Kinane and many more. AST looks forward to expanding their catalog while continuing their dedication to exceptional emerging and established comics.

Stream AST releases: https://astrecords.com/collections/releases

KILL ROCK STARS RELAUNCHES COMEDY LABEL 
WITH RELEASE OF PAPP JOHNSON’S “TIMELESS”

DEBUT COMEDY ALBUM FROM PAPP JOHNSON OUT TODAY

STREAM “TIMELESS” HERE

Legendary punk rock label KILL ROCK STARS relaunches the label’s comedy division with the release of the debut comedy album “Timeless” from PAPP JOHNSON (Black-ish, That Damn Michael Che), out today. Kill Rock Stars previously released albums by comedy greats W. Kamau Bell, Cameron Esposito, Hari Kondabolu, Kurt Braunohler, Frangela, Ian Karmel, Emily Heller—and more.

“Kill Rock Stars is comedy. We started as a spoken word label and expanding to comedy was a natural move. Comedy is the new punk rock and this excellent and hilarious Papp Johnson release marks the official reboot of our comedy program,” says original KRS founder Slim Moon who returned to the label in 2019. “We are very proud and very excited.”

Papp Johnson is an East Bay native who started out his comedy career winning Sony’s Death at a Funeral stand-up competition. It was the first time he ever attempted stand-up. Until then, it was hoop dreams that filled Papp’s head and, given his 6’ 8” frame, it was probably the world’s expectation that the basketball floor would be where he built his legacy, but it was the comedy stage that revealed itself as his destiny. Papp’s gone on to perform at SF Sketchfest, Treefort and 1865 Fests, and he regularly hits stages around L.A. where he now calls home. And if Papp looks and sounds familiar, you might recognize him from his appearances on shows including Black-ish, That Damn Michael Che or Wu-Tang: An American Saga or one of his many commercials for Dunkin Donuts, Samsung or FOX Sports.

On his debut “Timeless”, Papp shares his uniquely hilarious perspective on life, death, social graces, morning sex, relationships, political figures, pop culture—and more. He’s also willing to look in the mirror and poke fun at his own insecurities, giving you more to experience than just jokes. Delivered in a laid back, easy-going style that’s all his own.

“Timeless” track “Rainbows and White Women”: https://youtu.be/RV8zgRpYT2A

Watch Papp Johnson’s “Timeless” special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTsTmJeQQPI

Stream Papp Johnson’s “Timeless”: https://pocp.co/timeless

Keep up with all things Papp Johnson: linktr.ee/pappjohnson

Kill Rock Stars grew out of the 1990’s DIY punk music scene. It was founded in Olympia, WA in 1991 by Slim Moon. Highlights from the 90’s include the original roster of Bikini Kill, Unwound, and Bratmobile, as well as Elliott Smith, Sleater-Kinney, Huggy Bear, and Free Kitten. Highlights from the 00’s include The Gossip, The Decemberists, Deerhoof, Hella, and Xiu Xiu. The 2010’s saw Thao Nguyen, Horse Feathers, Thermals, Marnie Stern—and a lot of comedians. After taking somewhat of a hiatus from comedy releases, Kill Rock Stars resumes their work in the comedy sphere with the release of Papp Johnson’s new album “Timeless”. Some 30 years on, Kill Rock Stars holds steady as an iconic, independent, queer, feminist, anti-racist, and artist-friendly record label.

Check out Kill Rock Stars comedy catalog: http://bit.ly/KRScomedy

Get more Kill Rock Stars: https://killrockstars.com/

NURSE BLAKE STARTS 100-CITY “SHOCK ADVISED COMEDY TOUR”

MASSIVE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR KICKS OFF TONIGHT

FULL TOUR INFO INCLUDING DATES, CITIES AND TICKETS: NURSEBLAKE.COM

Internationally touring comedian, nurse, and viral video star NURSE BLAKE kicks off his massive 100-city “Shock Advised Comedy Tour” tonight! A follow-up to his sold out 2022 PTO Comedy Tour, Nurse Blake’s months-long 2023 “Shock Advised Comedy Tour” starts tonight in Anchorage, Alaska, and winds across North America hitting cities in the U.S. and Canada before wrapping in Honolulu, Hawaii, in late December. Tickets for the tour are on sale: nurseblake.com.

Hailed “a genuine phenomenon” by The New York Times, Blake Lynch, aka @NurseBlake, worked in trauma centers around the country before his career in comedy. As a way to cope with stress with his nursing job, Blake started posting original comedy videos aimed at his profession. His lighthearted videos connected with nurses, nursing students, and healthcare workers around the world gaining Nurse Blake nearly 4M followers and over 300M views—and counting. But it’s not only healthcare professionals who delight in Nurse Blake’s comedy, it is for everyone. Fans worldwide know Nurse Blake from his viral videos and sold-out shows featuring live skits, videos, and interactive stories from his real life—and this year he will be bringing a new hour on his “Shock Advised Comedy Tour”!

“I’m so excited to hit the road again this year and meet my amazing community IRL,” said Nurse Blake. “The 2022 PTO tour was my biggest tour to date and I know this year will be even better. The room will be so electric, shock is advised!”

Tickets for Nurse Blake’s “Shock Advised Comedy Tour” are on sale now. 
Visit nurseblake.com for more information and ticketing.

About Nurse Blake
Blake Lynch, aka Nurse Blake, is a nurse, creator, internationally touring comedian, healthcare advocate, and keynote speaker. Earning viral video status via his light takes on his experience as a nurse, he now takes his comedy to stages around the world bringing nurses together through his humor and inspiration. Nurse Blake’s 2022 PTO Comedy Tour began as a 14-show run and grew to 55 shows due to great demand. As nursing’s biggest influencer, he uses his platform to advocate for his fellow nurses. He is also the creator of NurseCon at Sea, one of the largest and most popular nursing conferences, and the NurseCon App which provides the free continuing education courses for nurses. Nurse Blake is also the author of the best-selling children’s book, “I Want To Be A Nurse When I Grow Up” available online and at bookstores everywhere.

Videos bio and more: nurseblake.com

KILL ROCK STARS ANNOUNCES RELAUNCH OF COMEDY LABEL
WITH RELEASE OF PAPP JOHNSON “TIMELESS”

DEBUT COMEDY ALBUM FROM PAPP JOHNSON OUT AUGUST 11

STREAM “TIMELESS” TRACK HERE
PRE-SAVE “TIMELESS” HERE

Legendary punk rock label KILL ROCK STARS announces the relaunch of Kill Rock Stars comedy division with the release of the debut comedy album “TIMELESS” from PAPP JOHNSON (Black-ish, That Damn Michael Che) coming out Friday, August 11. Kill Rock Stars previously released albums by comedy greats W. Kamau Bell, Cameron Esposito, Hari Kondabolu, Kurt Braunohler, Frangela, Ian Karmel, Emily Heller—and more.

“Kill Rock Stars is comedy. We started as a spoken word label and expanding to comedy was a natural move. Comedy is the new punk rock and this excellent and hilarious Papp Johnson release marks the official reboot of our comedy program,” says original KRS founder Slim Moon who returned to the label in 2019. “We are very proud and very excited.”

On “Timeless” Oakland native Papp Johnson shares with you his uniquely hilarious perspective on life, death, race, social graces, parenting, sex, relationships—and more. And when he puts some of your favorite political and pop culture icons under his comedic lens, you’ll never think of them in the same way again. Best of all, Papp is unafraid to look in the mirror and poke fun at his own insecurities, giving you more to experience than just jokes. Delivered in a laid back, easy going style that’s all his own.

Listen to “Timeless” track ‘Rainbows and White Women’: https://youtu.be/RV8zgRpYT2A

Pre-save Papp Johnson’s “Timeless”: https://pocp.co/timeless

Kill Rock Stars grew out of the 1990’s DIY punk music scene and was founded in Olympia, WA, 1991, by Slim Moon. Highlights from the 90’s include the original roster of Bikini Kill, Unwound, and Bratmobile, as well as Elliott Smith, Sleater-Kinney, Huggy Bear, and Free Kitten. Highlights from the 00’s include The Gossip, The Decemberists, Deerhoof, Hella, and Xiu Xiu.  The 2010’s saw Thao Nguyen, Horse Feathers, Thermals, Marnie Stern, and a lot of comedians. After taking somewhat of a hiatus from comedy releases, Kill Rock Stars resumes their work in the comedy sphere with the release of Papp Johnson’s new album “Timeless”. Some 30 years on, Kill Rock Stars holds steady as an iconic, independent, queer, feminist, anti-racist—and artist-friendly record label.

Check out Kill Rock Stars comedy catalog: http://bit.ly/KRScomedy

Get more Kill Rock Stars: https://linktr.ee/killrockstarsofficial

CAMERON ESPOSITO BRINGS NEW HOUR OF STAND-UP TO NYC
FOR HEADLINING RUN AT JOE'S PUB, AUGUST 16-20

TICKETS NOW ON SALE HERE

Comedian CAMERON ESPOSITO brings a new hour of stand-up for headlining shows at Joe’s Pub, August 16 through 20. After a sold-out run last year and fresh off roles on ABC’s ‘A Million Little Things’, Amazon’s ‘With Love’ and FOX’s ‘The Rookie: FEDS’, Cameron returns to Joe’s Pub with a laugh-yourself-sick (and well again) new hour of her most personal material yet. This year, Cameron was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder…while playing a character on TV with bi-polar disorder…and this is her hour about that. (Well that, and divorce, dogs, rehab, open ocean swimming, butthole surgery–and more. 

CAMERON ESPOSITO @ JOE’S PUB
425 Lafayette Street at Astor Place, NYC 

Wednesday, August 16  
Thursday, August 17 
Friday, August 18
Saturday, August 19
Sunday, August 20
Doors @ 6:00 pm; Show @ 7:00 pm nightly

Tix and Info: https://publictheater.org/productions/joes-pub/2023/c/cameron-esposito/ 

Cameron Esposito is a Los Angeles-based, award-winning stand-up comic, actor, podcaster, and bestselling author. Cameron has appeared across television and film, from big budget releases to beloved Sundance indies, and everywhere from Max to Hulu and Peacock, NBC, CBS, and Comedy Central (most recently on ABC’s ‘A Million Little Things’ and Amazon’s ‘With Love’. Cameron has written for The New York Times and Vanity Fair. Her first book, Save Yourself, was an instant bestseller. Additionally, Cameron’s interview podcast, ‘Queery’ (where she has hosted celebs, elected officials, astronauts, and more) was Skittles’ pick for its 2023 Pride partnership. Cameron has released three comedy specials, ‘Same Sex Symbol’, ‘Marriage Material’, and ‘Rape Jokes’ which raised $100k for RAINN. She’s hosted an iconic weekly stand-up show, ‘Put Your Hands Together’ every Tuesday night at the famed Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in L.A. for years. She will return with a monthly show there in fall 2023. This past May, Cameron launched a new comedy podcast with SONY Music, ‘Survive or Die Trying’ where she and a guest offer tips and tricks (often terrible ones) for all of life’s stickiest situations. In her spare time, Cameron boxes and is training for her first triathlon. She has great arms. 

More at: cameronesposito.com

VIDEO: Female Magic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzJIL45KVEU

RACHEL MAC DEBUT COMEDY ALBUM 
‘TEACHER OF THE YEAR'

OUT TODAY
VIA ASPECIALTHING RECORDS

Comedian RACHEL MAC’s debut comedy album ‘TEACHER OF THE YEAR’ is out today via ASPECIALTHING RECORDS. Rachel made a name for herself as a standup in LA before recently moving back to her homestate of Wisconsin where she recorded this solid debut in front of a live audience at The Laughing Tap in Milwaukee. Rachel hit the stage with stories about her job as a middle school English teacher, being a hopeful TILF, and arming teachers, as well as sharing her solution for solving teen pregnancy, some revelations about her Christian upbringing and the tedium of motherhood, while also pulling off some frisky, honest crowdwork. ‘Teacher of the Year’ is available for digital download and streaming.

Stream or buy Rachel Mac’s ‘Teacher of the Year’: https://bstlnk.to/rachelmac

Rachel Mac is a writer and comedian currently based in Milwaukee after almost a decade of performing in Los Angeles. She worked as a Paid Regular at The Comedy Store and has been on Comedy Central’s ‘Lights Out with David Spade’, both doing stand-up and as a panelist. Rachel was also a writer for ‘The Movie Show’, a late-night comedy sketch show on SyFy, starring two puppets. She is also, for better or worse, a middle school English teacher. She writes about comedy, teaching, and motherhood on her substack “A Star is Dying” at https://rachelmac.substack.com/

Follow Rachel on IG @yourrachelmac

Video: Rachel performs on ‘Lights Out with David Spade’: https://www.cc.com/video/fdyk5l/lights-out-with-david-spade-rachel-mac-the-grammar-joke-that-went-too-far

GREG BARRIS ANNOUNCES NEW COMEDY SPECIAL

“DEEP HEALINGS” PREMIERES SATURDAY, JUNE 3

AVAILABLE FREE ON YOUTUBE

Watch the trailer HERE

Comedian GREG BARRIS is set to premiere his new comedy special “DEEP HEALINGS” on Saturday, June 3 - free on YouTube. Recorded live in Los Angeles, the special kicks off with an intro from Reggie Watts then Greg receives his audience and gets everyone comfy for the laughs ahead. Known for his charismatic energy, twisted humor, and psychedelic leanings, “Deep Healings” features Greg in an intimate setting where he expertly mixes his stand-up with audience interaction, moments of forgiveness, kink shares, family values (or lack thereof), and interstitial meditations in one of the most original comedy specials of the year.

Greg Barris “Deep Healings”
Official Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iVY6aIsK5w 
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvIz5IQ5TsQ

And be sure to check out Greg Barris’ newest album ‘Deep Healing’ out now on aspecialthing Records. Released earlier this year, the album was recorded separately from the special and kicks off with an introduction by Nick Thune, then as Barris hits the stage, microdosing, mantras, crowdwork, and sensuous stand-up come alive as Barris brings “healing” via cathartic laughs, affirmations, and audience confessions.

Greg Barris ‘Deep Healing’ album on AST
Stream it: https://bstlnk.to/deep-healing 
Buy it: https://astrecords.com/collections/releases/products/deep-healing 

Greg Barris is an American Comedy Scene Darling accurately described as “the perfect combination of very good looking, hilarious and super-weird” (PAPER Magazine). For years, Barris was a staple in New York’s downtown stand-up scene and as creator and host of the popular Brooklyn comedy/music variety show Heart of Darkness, where guests included Fred Armisen, Janeane Garofalo, and Andrew WK, to name but a few. In addition to curating and performing every sold out Heart of Darkness live show, Barris’ boundless talent and energy was also showcased in his pop fantasy comedy band, The Wigmaker’s Son, whose ‘Greatest Tits’ LP is Zappa-meets-Lonely-Island featuring Barris and guitarist/visual artist Dima Drjuchin, plus special guest Reggie Watts. After bouncing between NYC and Los Angeles for a time, Barris now calls L.A. home where he can be seen performing around the city and sharing the stage with friends Reggie Watts and Rory Scovel, among others, and at his monthly residency performing Deep Healing. Fans around the country know Greg as regular tourmate and opener for Tig Notaro and as co-host of the live vegan cooking/talk show “Firmly Planted” alongside Tig. You can also hear him as host of the podcast “Deep Healing with Greg Barris”, available on all streaming platforms. He has two live comedy albums, ‘Shame Wave’ and ‘Deep Healing’, both available on aspecialthing Records. Greg also makes incredible pizza and once owned a collection of over 3,500 cookbooks.

Video: Greg Barris performs on “The Late Late Show with James Corden”: https://youtu.be/K9dGQ1bMiuc

More at: linktr.ee/gregbarris 
IG @galimmimus 

RACHEL MAC ANNOUNCES DEBUT COMEDY ALBUM ‘TEACHER OF THE YEAR'

OUT FRIDAY, JUNE 2 VIA ASPECIALTHING RECORDS

Comedian RACHEL MAC is set to release her debut comedy album ‘TEACHER OF THE YEAR’ on FRIDAY, JUNE 2 via ASPECIALTHING RECORDS. A Wisconsin native, Rachel started doing standup in LA and recently moved back to her homestate where she recorded this solid debut in front of a live audience at The Laughing Tap in Milwaukee. Rachel hit the stage with plenty of stories about her job as a middle school English teacher, being a hopeful TILF, and arming teachers, as well as a solution for solving teen pregnancy, revelations about her Christian upbringing, and the tedium of motherhood, while also pulling off some frisky, honest crowd work. ‘Teacher of the Year’ will be available for digital download and streaming.

Rachel Mac is a writer and comedian currently based in Milwaukee after almost a decade of performing in Los Angeles. She is a Paid Regular at The Comedy Store and has been on Comedy Central's Lights Out with David Spade, both doing stand-up and as a panelist. Rachel worked as a writer for The Movie Show, a late-night comedy sketch show on SyFy, which stars two puppets. She is also, for better or worse, a middle school English teacher.

She writes about comedy, teaching, and motherhood on her substack “A Star is Dying” at: https://rachelmac.substack.com/

Follow Rachel on IG: @yourrachelmac

Video: Rachel performs on Lights Out with David Spade: https://www.cc.com/video/fdyk5l/lights-out-with-david-spade-rachel-mac-the-grammar-joke-that-went-too-far

ASPECIALTHING RECORDS is a Los Angeles-based independent comedy record label owned and operated by Matt Belknap and Ryan McManemin. Stemming from an online message board, aspecialthing records has taken a D.I.Y. approach to producing and distributing the finest stand-up comedy albums since 2006. AST is home to Patton Oswalt’s Grammy Award winning album ‘Talking for Clapping’ as well as outstanding releases from Bob Odenkirk, Paul F. Tompkins, Doug Benson, Greg Proops, Jen Kirkman, Wyatt Cenac, Karen Kilgariff, Kyle Kinane and many more. AST looks forward to expanding their catalog while continuing their dedication to exceptional emerging and established comics.

Stream AST releases at: https://astrecords.com/collections/releases

BOBCAT GOLDTHWAIT NEW COMEDY ALBUM  ‘SOLDIER FOR CHRIST’ OUT TODAY ON PGF RECORDS 

DIGITAL, VINYL & LIMITED-EDITION 80’S PARTY PACK AVAILABLE

NEW LIVE STAND-UP DATES ALSO ANNOUNCED

Legendary comedian BOBCAT GOLDTHWAIT releases his new comedy album ‘Soldier for Christ’ today on indie comedy label PGF Records with distribution from SubPop Records. Recorded live in Chicago, ‘Soldier for Christ’ is Bobcat’s first album in years and a mix of personal stories never told and along with observations and reflections revealing the warm-hearted punk-rock human behind the wild 1980’s persona. A self-described “VHS comic in a TikTok world”, Bobcat shares stories about everything from touring with Nirvana and playing arenas to stories about family and aging, and his cherished longtime friendships with Robin Williams and Tom Kenny who is featured in the bonus tracks with songs by Bobcat and Tom(cat) which they recorded in high school. For those people who think they know Bobcat, ‘Soldier for Christ’ will be a lovely and fun reveal to learn he’s a loving dad, an ally, and still one hell of a stand-up.

Bobcat Goldthwait ‘Soldier for Christ’ is available on vinyl with download code, digital download, streaming, and a limited-edition 80’s Party Pack which includes a CD, CD player, PGF Records fanny pack, and a retro Trapper Keeper with a sweet note signed by Bobcat inside!

Order Bobcat Goldthwait’s ‘Soldier for Christ’: http://prettygoodfriends.com/bobcat

Listen to ‘Soldier for Christ’ album tracks: 
My Name is Robert Goldthwait:  https://youtu.be/Yot-wLpTpRE

Cigars, Nuns & Viagra:  https://youtu.be/0J80n1R1TG0

‘Soldier for Christ’ Video Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRFIbw-bPm8

HARI KONDABOLU NEW COMEDY SPECIAL & ALBUM ‘VACATION BABY’ NOW AVAILABLE

HARI KONDABOLU’S new comedy special and album “Vacation Baby” is available today for free worldwide viewing and streaming via 800 Pound Gorilla. Recorded live at The Bell House in Brooklyn, “Vacation Baby” is both political and Hari’s most personal work to date as he keeps his trademark style of smart, cutting, political humor with discussions of “white replacement theory” and anti-Asian hate crimes, while also remaining silly and light with jokes about fatherhood; why Steph Curry is the GOAT; and how he once ghosted AOC.

Hari tapped none other than his former nemesis, the voice Apu on The Simpsons, Hank Azaria to make a promo for his new special and Hank happily obliged. 

Hank Azaria’s “Vacation Baby” promo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6vLFFmTsqc

“Vacation Baby” is now available for worldwide viewing on YouTube and the accompanying album is now streaming on Spotify, SiriusXM, and everywhere you stream music. An additional self-released album, “(Extended) Vacation Baby” with bonus tracks not found on the special or streaming album is available via Bandcamp.

HARI KONDABOLU “VACATION BABY” 

Official Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aw1Bqz_PI2o 

Watch: https://800PGR.lnk.to/VacationBaby/youtube

Stream: https://800pgr.lnk.to/VacationBabyPR

“(Extended) Vacation Baby” on Bandcamp: https://harikondabolu.bandcamp.com/album/extended-vacation-baby

Hari is on a headlining stand-up tour this spring and summer bringing a new hour of material and maybe a few hits from his back catalog. More dates TBA.

Hari Kondabolu is a Queens-raised, Brooklyn-based comedian and writer hailed as “one of the most exciting political comics in stand-up” (The New York Times). He has performed on Comedy Central, CONAN, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and The Late Show with David Letterman, and on stages around the world. He can currently be seen as co-host of “Snack vs. Chef” on Netflix. A public radio favorite, he’s been a guest on Fresh Air with Terry Gross, Code Switch, Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and more, and can be heard as regular panelist on NPR’s hit game show Wait! Wait! Don't Tell Me!. Hari has released two chart-topping comedy albums, ‘Waiting for 2042’ and ‘Mainstream American Comic’. His Netflix special “Warn Your Relatives” made a number of Best Of lists and fans also know him as a former writer and correspondent for the Chris Rock-produced TV series, Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell and as co-host of the wildly popular podcast, Politically Re-Active alongside Kamau. Hari’s critically-acclaimed documentary “The Problem with Apu” about the stereotypical character on The Simpsons created a global conversation about race and representation which continue to this day. It is now used in high school, college, and graduate school curriculums around the country and is available for streaming.

More at: harikondabolu.com 
on socials @harikondabolu

BOBCAT GOLDTHWAIT NEW COMEDY ALBUM

‘SOLDIER FOR CHRIST’ OUT APRIL 26 VIA PGF RECORDS

DIGITAL & VINYL AVAILABLE

ALBUM RELEASE PARTY & SHOW IN CHICAGO, APRIL 26

Stream album track “My Name is Robert Goldthwait” HERE

Legendary comedian BOBCAT GOLDTHWAIT announces the release of his new comedy album ‘Soldier for Christ’ out April 26 via indie comedy label PGF Records with distribution from SubPop Records. Recorded live in Chicago, ‘Soldier for Christ’ is Bobcat’s first album in decades and features a mix of personal stories never told, along with observations and reflections revealing the warm-hearted punk-rock human behind the wild 1980’s persona. A self-described “VHS comic in a TikTok world”, Bobcat shares stories about everything from childhood, family, and old friendships, to touring with Nirvana and aging. The album also includes bonus tracks of songs by Bobcat and Tom(cat) Kenny which they recorded in high school. For those people who think they know Bobcat, ‘Soldier for Christ’ will be a lovely reveal to learn he’s a loving dad, an ally, and still one hell of a standup.

Bobcat Goldthwait ‘Soldier for Christ’ will be available on vinyl, digital, and a limited-edition 80’s Party Pack which includes a CD, a CD player, and more!

Pre-order ‘Soldier for Christ’ on vinyl: http://prettygoodfriends.com/merch/preorder-bobcat-goldthwait-solider-for-christ 

Bobcat will celebrate the release of ‘Soldier for Christ’ with an Album Release Party and Show in Chicago on April 26th. Bobcat, along with PGF Records co-founder Eugene Mirman, will perform at Lincoln Lodge in Chicago, the venue where ‘Soldier for Christ’ was recorded.

All ticket proceeds will benefit the Trevor Project.
Tickets available at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bobcat-goldthwait-soldier-for-christ-tickets-59310730892

Bobcat Goldthwait ‘Soldier for Christ’
PGF Records
Release date: April 26

Tracklisting
Track 1: Hello
Track 2: Old Bob Behavior
Track 3: My Name is Robert Goldthwait Stream it here
Track 4: Balloon on a Grave
Track 5: Cigars, Nuns & Viagra  
Track 6: Cowboy Colonoscopy
Track 7: Fuck These Guys
Track 8: UFOs
Track 9: Opening for Nirvana
Track 10: Don’t Repeat This Story
Track 11: Fuck You, AARP
Track 12: Check Your Oil
Track 13: Nickelback’s Manager is a Dick
Track 14: I Met Grover
Track 15: My Big Brother
Track 16: Robin and I
Track 17: DO THE VOICE
Track 18: Swimming Towards the Shark
Track 19: BONUS: Intro
Track 20: BONUS: I’m in Love with a Duck
Track 21: BONUS: The Vigilante Nun

ABOUT BOBCAT:
Since Bobcat Goldthwait’s first appearance on the David Letterman Show at the age of 20, he has gone on to maintain a thriving career as a writer, director, actor, voice actor, and stand-up comedian. As a comedian, Bobcat has starred in numerous HBO/Showtime specials, performed in venues all over the world, and even went on tour as an opening act for the band Nirvana. Well known for his roles in Scrooged with Bill Murray and as Zed in the Police Academy franchise, Goldthwait has gone on to become a well-respected and award-winning director. His directorial works include: Television (Jimmy Kimmel, Community, Maron, Those Who Can’t), feature films (World’s Greatest Dad starring Robin Williams, Willow Creek starring Bigfoot, God Bless America, Windy City Heat, and Sleeping Dogs Lie), and documentaries (Call Me Lucky and Joy Ride). In addition to being a 4x Sundance Alumni, Goldthwait’s films have played internationally including Deauville Film Festival and San Sebastian Film Festival. Bobcat has been honored with the German Independent Honorary Award at Oldenburg Film Festival for his collective works. Bobcat has also directed numerous standup comedy specials (Patton Oswalt, Marc Maron, Ron Funches, Iliza Shleshinger, Mo Willems, Gary Gulman, Hari Kondabolu, Eugene Mirman) and is currently working on converting his critically-acclaimed documentary Call Me Lucky into a narrative film with Judd Apatow. After fleeing Los Angeles, he now lives somewhere in the woods in Illinois with his girlfriend, Nora Muhlenfeld and their five cats: Anderson Coopurr, Alice Coopurr, Tina Sparkle, Bruce Wayne, and Robert Smith.

ABOUT PGF RECORDS:
PGF Records is an indie comedy record label founded in 2022 by Eugene Mirman, Julie Smith Clem, and Areti Papazoglou, with distribution from their pals at Sub Pop Records. The mission of the label is to make funny things with their comedy friends that people will enjoy listening to. They aim to evoke the playful spirit of their previous long-running Pretty Good Friends production, The Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival.

PGF Records launched in November 2022 with the release Maeve Higgins’ debut comedy album 'A Very Special Woman', available digitally with optional add-ons including a 3” sewn “Very Special Woman” patch or a coffin-shaped music box that plays the album in its entirety. The label roster also includes upcoming releases from Jon Glaser and Derrick Brown, and also sells various pieces of merchandising including T-shirts, a yoga mat with stress-inducing mantras, and more.

More info at: http://prettygoodfriends.com/records

HARI KONDABOLU ANNOUNCES NEW COMEDY SPECIAL & ALBUM

“VACATION BABY” OUT APRIL 18 ON YOUTUBE & DIGITAL ALBUM

SPRING & SUMMER TOUR DATES ALSO ANNOUNCED

HARI KONDABOLU announces the release of his new comedy special and album “VACATION BABY” out APRIL 18. Recorded live at The Bell House in Brooklyn, Hari discusses the strange and unique experience of having a kid during a global pandemic and filming a special about it just days after Roe vs. Wade was overturned. “Vacation Baby” is both political and his most personal work to date. Hari keeps his trademark style of smart, cutting, political humor with discussions of “white replacement theory” and anti-Asian hate crimes, while also remaining silly and light with jokes about fatherhood; why Steph Curry is the GOAT; and how he once ghosted AOC. “Vacation Baby” will be available April 18 for worldwide viewing on YouTube and the accompanying album will be available via 800 Pound Gorilla on Spotify, SiriusXM, and everywhere you stream music. An additional self-released album, “(Extended) Vacation Baby” with bonus tracks will be available via Bandcamp.

Hari Kondabolu “Vacation Baby” Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aw1Bqz_PI2o

“Vacation Baby” is available for pre-sale at: https://800pgr.lnk.to/VacationBabyPR

Hari also announces spring and summer tour dates where he will be bringing a new hour of material, and maybe a few hits from his back catalog. More dates TBA. Follow harikondabolu.com/tour for updates on shows and tickets.

Hari Kondabolu is a Queens-raised, Brooklyn-based comedian and writer hailed as “one of the most exciting political comics in stand-up” (The New York Times). He has performed on Comedy Central, CONAN, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and The Late Show with David Letterman, and on stages around the world. He can currently be seen as co-host of “Snack vs. Chef” on Netflix. A public radio favorite, he’s been a guest on Fresh Air with Terry Gross, Code Switch, Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and more, and can be heard as regular panelist on NPR’s hit game show Wait! Wait! Don't Tell Me!. Hari has released two chart-topping comedy albums, ‘Waiting for 2042’ and ‘Mainstream American Comic’. His Netflix special “Warn Your Relatives” made a number of Best Of lists and fans also know him as a former writer and correspondent for the Chris Rock-produced TV series, Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell and as co-host of the wildly popular podcast, Politically Re-Active alongside Kamau. Hari’s critically-acclaimed documentary “The Problem with Apu” about the stereotypical character on The Simpsons created a global conversation about race and representation which continue to this day. It is now used in high school, college, and graduate school curriculums around the country and is available for streaming.

More at: harikondabolu.com 
on socials @harikondabolu

NURSE BLAKE ANNOUNCES NEW “SHOCK ADVISED COMEDY TOUR”

MASSIVE 100 CITY NORTH AMERICAN TOUR SET FOR JULY-DECEMBER 2023

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, MARCH 3 @ 12 PM LOCAL

FULL TOUR INFO INCLUDING DATES, CITIES AND TICKETS AT: NURSEBLAKE.COM

Internationally touring comedian, nurse, and viral video star NURSE BLAKE announces his massive 100 city Shock Advised Comedy Tour. A follow up to his sold out 2022 PTO Comedy Tour, Nurse Blake kicks off his months-long 2023 Shock Advised Comedy Tour in Anchorage, Alaska, on July 25. He winds his way across North America hitting cities in the U.S. and Canada before wrapping the tour in Honolulu, Hawaii, in late December. General admission tickets for the tour are on sale Friday, March 3 at 12 PM local at nurseblake.com.

Hailed as a “genuine phenomenon” by The New York Times, Blake Lynch, aka @NurseBlake, worked in trauma centers around the country before his career in comedy. As a way to cope with stress with his nursing job, Blake started posting original comedy videos aimed at his profession. His lighthearted videos connected with nurses, nursing students, and healthcare workers around the world gaining Nurse Blake 3.5M followers on social media and over 300M views. But it’s not only nursing professionals who delight in Nurse Blake’s comedy, it is for everyone. Fans worldwide know Nurse Blake from his viral videos and sold-out tours featuring live skits, videos, and interactive stories drawn from his real-life. This year he will be bringing a new tour and promises next level fun on his Shock Advised Comedy Tour!

“I’m so excited to hit the road again this year and meet my amazing community IRL,” said Nurse Blake. “The 2022 PTO tour was my biggest tour to date and I know this year will be even better. The room will be so electric, shock is advised!”

Get tickets before they go on sale to the general public by registering for the artist presale at nurseblake.com. Artist pre-sale starts Wednesday, March 1 at 9 AM PST.

Tickets for Nurse Blake’s Shock Advised Comedy Tour are on sale to the public Friday, March 3 at 12 PM local. Visit nurseblake.com for more information and ticketing.

About Nurse Blake:
Blake Lynch, aka Nurse Blake is a nurse, creator, internationally touring comedian, healthcare advocate, and keynote speaker. Earning viral video status via his light takes on his experience as a nurse, he now takes his comedy to stages around the world bringing nurses together through his humor and inspiration. Nurse Blake’s 2022 PTO Comedy Tour began as a 14 show run and grew to 55 shows due to demand. He is the creator of NurseCon at Sea, one of the largest and most popular nursing conferences, and the NurseCon App which provides the free continuing nursing education courses. Nurse Blake is also the author of the best-selling children’s book “I Want To Be A Nurse When I Grow Up” available online and at bookstores everywhere.

More info at: nurseblake.com

VIDEO: Best of Nurse Blake TikToks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1GsNAYvBGw

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@NurseBlake 

GREG BARRIS NEW COMEDY ALBUM ‘DEEP HEALING’ OUT NOW VIA ASPECIALTHING RECORDS

NEW LIVE SHOWS IN L.A. AND BROOKLYN ANNOUNCED

STREAM 'DEEP HEALING' HERE

Comedian GREG BARRIS’ new comedy album ‘DEEP HEALING’ is out now via ASPECIALTHING RECORDS. Known for his charismatic energy, twisted humor, and psychedelic leanings, Greg brought it all to the stage to record the follow up to his AST debut ‘Shame Wave’. The album kicks off with an introduction by Nick Thune, then as Barris hits the stage, microdosing, mantras, crowdwork, and sensuous stand-up come alive as Barris brings “healing” via cathartic laughs, affirmations, and audience confessions.

STREAM GREG BARRIS ‘DEEP HEALING': https://bstlnk.to/deep-healing
ORDER VIA ASPECIALTHING: https://astrecords.com/collections/releases/products/deep-healing 

Greg also announces new "Deep Healing" live dates in Los Angeles and Brooklyn, more shows TBA including a summer tour.

GREG BARRIS LIVE DATES:
March 21 - LA, CA @ The Aster, Deep Healing Live Click for tickets.
May 10 - Brooklyn, NY @ The Bell House
May 30 - LA, CA @ The Aster, Deep Healing Live
SUMMER TOUR TBA!

Greg Barris is an American Comedy Scene Darling accurately described as “the perfect combination of very good looking, hilarious, and super-weird” (Paper Magazine). For years, Barris was a staple in New York’s downtown stand-up scene and, as creator and host of the popular Brooklyn comedy/music variety show “Heart of Darkness” where guests included Fred Armisen, Janeane Garofalo, and Andrew WK, to name but a few. In addition to curating and performing every sold-out Heart of Darkness live show, Barris’ boundless talent and energy was also showcased in his pop fantasy comedy band, the Wigmaker’s Son whose ‘Greatest Tits’ LP is Zappa-meets-Lonely-Island featuring Barris and guitarist/visual artist Dima Drjuchin plus special guest Reggie Watts. After bouncing between NYC and Los Angeles for a time, Barris now calls L.A. home where he can be seen performing around the city and sharing the stage with friends Reggie Watts and Rory Scovel, among others, and at his monthly residency performing ‘Deep Healing’. Fans around the country know Greg as regular tour mate and opener for Tig Notaro and as co-host of the live vegan cooking/talk show “Firmly Planted” alongside Tig. You can also hear him as host of the podcast, “Deep Healing with Greg Barris”, available on all streaming platforms. He has two live comedy albums, ‘Shame Wave’ and ‘Deep Healing’, both available on aspecialthing Records. Greg also makes incredible pizza and once owned over 3,500 cookbooks.

VIDEO: Greg Barris stand-up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXset_7rGzw
More at: linktr.ee/gregbarris
on IG @galimmimus

OPHIRA EISENBERG DEBUTS SOLO SHOW

“LEAVING A MARK: A COMEDY SHOW ABOUT SCARS”

SOHO PLAYHOUSE: FEB 2-4, 9-11, 16-17

TICKETS NOW ON SALE HERE

Winner of Women in the Arts & Media Award for Solo Show Scripts

Standup comic, storyteller, and podcast host OPHIRA EISENBERG (NPR, The Moth, The Late Late Show) debuts her solo show “Leaving A Mark: A Comedy About Scars” at the Soho Playhouse this February. Winner of Women in the Arts & Media Award for Solo Show Scripts, “Leaving A Mark: A Comedy About Scars” blends all the rawness, vulnerability, and immediacy of first-person storytelling along with sharp standup as Ophira tells harrowing and hilarious stories about acquiring and living with the dozens of scars that cover her body. This dynamic show changes each night with audience interaction (via a scar competition) and a notable special guest who shares their scar story in a segment called Scar Talk. Definitions of beauty, body acceptance, and the journey between broken and whole, injured and healed, are explored. Her show also addresses that while nobody wants a scar, it’s hard to imagine life without it once you do.

Ophira Eisenberg is a standup comedian, writer, host, and mom living in Brooklyn, NY. She is well-known from her nine years as host of the NPR hit trivia show “Ask Me Another” which aired every week on 400+ stations. As a comedian, Ophira has performed on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Comedy Central, This Week At The Comedy Cellar, Kevin Hart’s LOL Network, Gotham Live, plus appearances on The Today Show and HBO’s Girls. Fans also know her as a regular host and teller on The Moth Radio Hour. She has two comedy specials, Inside Joke and Plant-Based Jokes, and she regularly performs stand-up and storytelling on stages around her home base of NY and across the country. Ophira is the host of Parenting Is A Joke, a comedy-parenting podcast where she chats with other creative people about the joy and unrelenting chaos that comes with raising kids, and how they balance it all.

www.ophiraeisenberg.com
@ophirae

SF SKETCHFEST, THE SAN FRANCISCO COMEDY FESTIVAL, ANNOUNCES
SEVEN EVENTS WILL BE LIVESTREAMED AT 20TH ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL

EXCLUSIVE SF SKETCHFEST EVENTS AVAILABLE FOR WORLDWIDE STREAMING INCLUDE: THE ALL-STAR ROAST OF BRUCE CAMPBELL; “VIVA VARIETY” TRIBUTE & CAST REUNION; JUDGE JOHN HODGMAN; UPTOWN SHOWDOWN; VARIETOPIA WITH PAUL F. TOMPKINS; AVATAR: BRAVING THE ELEMENTS; HELLO FROM THE MAGIC TAVERN

LIVESTREAM TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: MOMENT.CO/SFSKETCHFEST

TICKETS FOR ALL SF SKETCHFEST SHOWS ON SALE NOW AT: SFSKETCHFEST.COM

San Francisco, CA / January 4, 2023 — SF SKETCHFEST, the San Francisco Comedy Festival, announces event livestreams at the 20th Anniversary fest happening January 20th through February 5th. While the highly anticipated in-person return of SF Sketchfest brings over 200 shows to venues across the city, for the first time ever, SF Sketchfest will be making its special programming accessible to audiences around the world with livestream viewing available for select festival events! Ticket prices for livestream access range from $10-$20, streams will be viewable live and for 48 hours following each event. Tickets to access the seven (7) exclusive SF Sketchfest events, which will be viewable worldwide, are available at moment.co/sfsketchfest

SF Sketchfest events available for livestream include these seven (7) shows:

SF Sketchfest Roast of Bruce Campbell
with guests Peaches Christ, Dana DeLorenzo, David Alan Grier, Cassandra Peterson (AKA Elvira, Mistress of the Dark), Kevin Pollak, Ted Raimi, Roastmaster Dana Gould, and more. Saturday, January 28th, 7:30pm / PST.

“Viva Variety” 25th Anniversary Tribute
A Very Special Evening with Mr. and the former Mrs. Laupin and Johnny Blue Jeans, aka Thomas Lennon, Kerri Kenney-Silver and Michael Ian Black, with Ken Marino and David Wain. Saturday, January 21st, 7:30pm / PST.

Judge John Hodgman
with John Hodgman and Jesse Thorn. Saturday, February 4th, 7:30pm / PST.

Uptown Showdown Debate: In-Person vs. Remote
with John Ross Bowie, River Butcher, Dana Gould, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Baron Vaughn and more, Hosted by Dhaya Lakshminarayanan. Friday, January 27th, 10pm / PST.

Avatar: Braving the Elements
with Janet Varney and Dante Basco and guests Jack De Sena, Grey DeLisle and Phil LaMarr. Sunday, January 22nd, 1pm / PST.

Varietopia with Paul F Tompkins — and more
Sunday, February 5th, 7:30pm / PST.

Hello From the Magic Tavern 
with Arnie Niekamp, Adal Rifai and Matt Young and guest Guy Branum. Saturday, January, 21st, 4pm / PST.

Called “One of America’s most respected comedy festivals” (Rolling Stone) and hailed as hosting “a roster of talent that will satiate any comedy fan’s dreams” (The Laugh Button), SF Sketchfest offers its audiences the rare opportunity to see their favorite performers in intimate live appearances. And now, for the first time, these seven (7) exclusive SF Sketchfest events will be accessible to viewers around the world!

Go to moment.co/sfsketchfest to get access to these select SF Sketchfest live events!

SF Sketchfest’s 20th Anniversary Comedy Festival also features:
An Evening with Elliott Gould: “The Long Goodbye” 50th Anniversary screening and conversation; “A Mighty Wind” 20th Anniversary reunion with Christopher Guest, Catherine O’Hara, Eugene Levy, Harry Shearer, Jane Lynch, Michael McKean, John Michael Higgins, and Michael Hitchcock: screening and conversation with Kevin Pollak; Tributes to Cheech & Chong, Laraine Newman, and David Alan Grier; “Perfect Strangers” 35th Anniversary with Mark Linn-Baker and Bronson Pinchot;  Fred Armisen 3 Night Residency: Comedy for Bass Players but Everyone is Welcome; “City of Dreams” live read with Ken Marino, David Wain, David Cross, Thomas Lennon, Natalie Morales, and more; The 5 Year Anniversary of the 10 Year Anniversary of the Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival with Eugene Mirman and friends; Upright Citizens Brigade ASSSSCAT with Matt Besser; Celebrity Autobiography; Doug Benson Movie Interruption; The Psychologists Are In with Maggie Lawson and Timothy Omundson; Alison Leiby: Oh God A Show About Abortion; Asian AF; The Black Version; The Improvised Shakespeare Company; Stuff You Should Know; Riffapalooza; Play Date with Puddles, Dave Hill and Steve Agee; Dumb People Town with The Sklar Bros and Daniel Van Kirk; The Red Room Orchestra plays the music of “Twin Peaks” and the “Repo Man” soundtrack with stars from the films and all-star ensembles led by local Marc Capelle; plus Maria Bamford, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Janeane Garofalo, Todd Barry, Joel Kim Booster, Michael Winslow, Mary Lynn Rajskub, James Adomian, Reggie Watts, River Butcher, Atsuko Okatsuka, Moshe Kasher, Brent Weinbach, and SO MUCH MORE!

Come celebrate SF Sketchfest’s 20th Anniversary! Tickets and info at: sfsketchfest.com  

MIKE BRIDENSTINE NEW COMEDY ALBUM 'HUSTLE' OUT NOW VIA ASPECIALTHING RECORDS
STREAM 'HUSTLE' HERE

“a cross between Hemingway and Belushi” —Moshe Kasher

“one of the most effortlessly and naturally funny people I’ve ever met” —Kumail Nanjiani

“Mike Bridenstine is a fucking riot. Many of his jokes I’ve repeated out loud to myself and laughed like an idiot.” —Rob Delaney

Comedian MIKE BRIDENSTINE’s new comedy album ‘Hustle’ is out now via aspecialthing Records. A stand-up seen on “Adam Devine’s House Party” and “The Eric Andre Show” and universally hailed by his fellow comedians as naturally funny, Mike hit the stage in Chicago to record the follow up to his debut album ‘The Hungry Wolf Hunts Best’. Throughout ‘Hustle’, Mike recounts incredibly funny vignettes about Ken Griffey Jr., scripts which saves lives and scripts which are bad, mic drops at jury duty, advice for an aspiring rapper, and, of course, hustle.

'Hustle' is available everywhere you find music and via download on the aspecialthing Records site.
Stream or buy Mike Bridenstine's 'Hustle' HERE

Mike Bridenstine is a comedian based in Los Angeles. He has performed at festivals all around the U.S., Canada and the U.K., including New Faces at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal. Some of his TV credits include “Last Call with Carlson Daly” on NBC, “Adam DeVine’s House Party” on Comedy Central and “The Eric Andre Show” on Adult Swim. You can listen to his podcast, Hunk with Mike Bridenstine or listen to his comedy albums The Hungry Wolf Hunts Best and ‘Hustle’ from aspecialthing Records. He has also written a book about the history of the Chicago alt stand-up scene, scheduled for an early fall 2023 release.

More at: https://linktr.ee/brido 
Follow Mike on Twitter: @brido

ASPECIALTHING RECORDS (AST) is a Los Angeles-based independent comedy record label owned and operated by Matt Belknap and Ryan McManemin. Stemming from an online message board, aspecialthing records has taken a D.I.Y. approach to producing and distributing the finest stand-up comedy albums since 2006. AST is home to Patton Oswalt’s Grammy Award-winning album ‘Talking for Clapping’ as well as outstanding releases from Bob Odenkirk, Paul F. Tompkins, Doug Benson, Greg Proops, Jen Kirkman, Wyatt Cenac, Karen Kilgariff, Kyle Kinane—and many more. AST looks forward to expanding their catalog while continuing their dedication to exceptional emerging and established comics.

SF SKETCHFEST, THE SAN FRANCISCO COMEDY FESTIVAL, ANNOUNCES ADDITIONS TO 20TH ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL, JAN 20-FEB 5

NEWLY ADDED SHOWS INCLUDE: FRED ARMISEN THREE NIGHT RESIDENCY; RED ROOM ORCHESTRA PLAYING THE MUSIC OF “TWIN PEAKS” AND “REPO MAN”; THE PSYCHOLOGISTS ARE IN WITH MAGGIE LAWSON AND TIMOTHY OMUNDSON; DUMB PEOPLE TOWN WITH THE SKLAR BROS AND DANIEL VAN KIRK; JAMES ADOMIAN; ILANA GLAZER PRESENTS: ALISON LEIBY: OH GOD, A SHOW ABOUT ABORTION; MIC DROP: A NIGHT OF MUSIC, RAP AND COMEDY WITH DRENNON DAVIS, EPICLLOYD, AND ELIZA SKINNER; BEHIND THE BASTARDS WITH ROBERT EVANS AND MORE!

TICKETS FOR ALL NEW & PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED SHOWS ON SALE NOW AT SFSKETCHFEST.COM

“one of the Bay Area’s most impressive events” —MERCURY NEWS

“an insane amount of seriously amazing comedy events” —BROOKLYNVEGAN

“the place for local and big-time talent alike to showcase their unique and hilarious comedy stylings” —SFSTATION

San Francisco, CA / December 2, 2022 — SF Sketchfest, the San Francisco Comedy Festival, announces additions to its 20th Anniversary fest happening January 20 - February 5 in venues across San Francisco. The long awaited, highly anticipated in-person return of SF Sketchfest features major comedy stars of the stage and screen plus the best up-and-coming comedians for non-stop entertainment including sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, all-star reunions, live podcasts, and more.

In addition to the outstanding comedy events and acts previously announced, SF Sketchfest has added new shows including Fred Armisen hosting a three night residency with a different bass player each night at Great American Music Hall; the Red Room Orchestra celebrates the music of “Twin Peaks” and “Repo Man” with all-star ensembles led by Marc Capelle; Maggie Lawson and Timothy Omundson (aka Lassiter and Jules) host “The Psychologists Are In,” the official ‘Psych’ rewatch podcast; Jason and Randy Sklar return to host their popular “Dumb People Town” podcast live; Robert Evans hosts “Behind the Bastards” podcast exposing the bizarre realities of the worst humans in history; Kerri Kenney-Silver and Joe LoTruglio join the packed lineup for Midde Aged Dad Jam Session benefitting 826 Valencia, and more!

Tickets for all new shows and all previously announced shows are on sale now at sfsketchfest.com

JUST ADDED

• Fred Armisen Residency: Comedy for Bass Players but Everyone is Welcome
  3 nights with a different guest bass player each night - special guests TBA

• The Red Room Orchestra play the music of “Twin Peaks” plus music from the films of David Lynch, and an homage to Julee Cruise with Ray Wise, Michael Horse, Chrystabell, Petra Haden, Toby Dammit, Karina Denike, Dina Maccabee, Allyson Baker, Marc Capelle, John Hofer, John Schott, Ben Goldberg, and more

• The Red Room Orchestra play the “Repo Man” soundtrack with Tito Larriva (The Plugz), Zander Schloss (Circle Jerks), Pete Straus (The Dwarves), Toby Dammit (Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds/The Stooges), Kevin McDonald (The Kids in the Hall), Petra Haden, Chuck Prophet, Eugene Robinson, Dave Hill, Jonah Ray, Dina Maccabee, Allyson Baker, and Marc Capelle

• The Psychologists Are In with Maggie Lawson and Timothy Omundson

• Dumb People Town with The Sklar Bros. and Daniel Van Kirk

• James Adomian with Jes Tom

• Ilana Glazer Presents: Alison Leiby: Oh God, A Show About Abortion

• Mic Drop: A Night of Music, Rap and Comedy with Drennon Davis, EpicLLOYD, Eliza Skinner, and more

• Behind the Bastards with Robert Evans

• The Setup with Abhay and Richard Sarvate and guests Andrew Lopez and more, hosted by Dauood Naimya

• The Setup with Abhay and Richard Sarvate and guests Wally Baram, Tess Barker, Sydnee Washington, and more, hosted by Chad Opitz

MORE ADDITIONS

• A Mighty Wind adds Michael McKean

• Middle Aged Dad Jam Session adds Kerri Kenney-Silver, Joe Lo Truglio

• David Cross and Friends adds Mike Drucker, Kate Willett

• City of Dreams adds Atsuko Okatsuka

• The Medievalists adds Jane Kaczmarek

Come celebrate SF Sketchfest’s 20th Anniversary!
View the full SF Sketchfest lineup: https://sfsketchfest.com/2023-lineup/

Tickets now on sale for all shows: https://sfsketchfest.com/schedule-and-tickets/

EUGENE MIRMAN & PGF RECORDS NEW SINGLE “HOW DO YOU LIE TO YOUR CHILD ABOUT SANTA” OUT TODAY

PERFORMED BY EUGENE MIRMAN & LUCY WAINRIGHT ROCHE

New from PGF RECORDS, the indie comedy label co-founded by comedian EUGENE MIRMAN (Bob’s Burgers), comes the single “How Do You Lie To Your Child About Santa”. Performed by Eugene and Lucy Wainright Roche, it’s a Christmas song about the dilemma of wanting to indulge your young child in the fun of Santa, but also wanting your child to believe you about reality and its complexities and heartbreaks. Available on streaming platforms everywhere Thursday, December 1. Also available is a limited-edition vinyl postcard which plays the song on a record player and is signed by Eugene Mirman.

“How Do You Lie To Your Child About Santa” Listen: https://prettygoodfriends.com/lie-about-santa

Buy the vinyl postcard: https://prettygoodfriends.com/merch/vinyl-christmas-card-how-do-you-lie-to-your-child-about-santa

ABOUT PGF RECORDS:
PGF Records is an indie comedy record label founded in 2022 by Eugene Mirman, Julie Smith Clem, and Areti Papazoglou, with distribution from their pals at Sub Pop Records. The mission of the label is to make funny things with their comedy friends that people will enjoy listening to. They aim to evoke the playful spirit of their previous long-running Pretty Good Friends production, The Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival.

About starting a new record label, Eugene Mirman says, “One of the most exciting things about starting a comedy record label for fun with your friends is the array of confusing lawsuits happening around audio rights right now. But we are committed to endeavors that make little sense business-wise, but give us opportunities to hang out with friends and make stuff that makes us laugh.”

PGF Records launched in November 2022 with the release Maeve Higgins’ debut comedy album, A Very Special Woman available digitally with optional add-ons including a 3-inch sewn “Very Special Woman” patch or a coffin-shaped music box that plays the album in its entirety. The label roster also includes upcoming releases from Bobcat Goldthwait, Jon Glaser, and more comedians, and will also sell various pieces of merchandising including T-shirts, a yoga mat with stress-inducing mantras, and more.

Stay up to date with PGF Records news and upcoming releases: http://prettygoodfriends.com/records

IG: @prettygoodfriends
On socials: @eugenemirman

NEW INDIE COMEDY LABEL ‘PGF RECORDS’ LAUNCHES TODAY
WITH DEBUT ALBUM FROM MAEVE HIGGINS

BROOKLYN LAUNCH PARTY TONIGHT AT THE BELL HOUSE

From PRETTY GOOD FRIENDS, the good people who brought you the Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival, It Started As A Joke feature film, live shows and comedy tours, comes PGF RECORDS, an indie comedy label celebrating all things alt comedy. Founded by Eugene Mirman, Julie Smith Clem and Areti Papazoglou, with distribution from their pals at Sub Pop Records, PGF Records launches today with the debut album from MAEVE HIGGINS, ‘A Very Special Woman’, available digitally with optional add-ons including a 3” sewn “Very Special Woman” patch or a coffin-shaped music box that plays the album in its entirety.

Maeve Higgins ‘A Very Special Woman' info and order link: http://prettygoodfriends.com/merch/a-very-special-woman

To celebrate the new label, PGF Records returns to The Bell House in Brooklyn tonight, Wednesday, November 16, for a launch show hosted by Eugene Mirman with special guests Maeve Higgins, Bobcat Goldthwait, Marie Faustin and surprise guests. Tickets and info HERE.

About starting a new record label, Eugene Mirman says, “One of the most exciting things about starting a comedy record label for fun with your friends is the array of confusing lawsuits happening around audio rights right now. But we are committed to endeavors that make little sense business-wise, but give us opportunities to hang out with friends and make stuff that makes us laugh.”

Stay up to date with PGF Records news and upcoming releases from Bobcat Goldthwait, Jon Glaser, and more at: http://prettygoodfriends.com/records

ABOUT PGF RECORDS
PGF Records is an indie comedy record label founded in 2022 by Eugene Mirman, Julie Smith Clem and Areti Papazoglou, with distribution from their pals at Sub Pop Records. The mission of the label is to make funny things with their comedy friends that people will enjoy listening to. They aim to evoke the playful spirit of their previous long-running Pretty Good Friends production, The Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival.

The label will also sell various pieces of merchandising including T-shirts, a yoga mat with stress-inducing mantras, a casket-shaped music box that plays Maeve Higgins’ full standup album, ‘A Very Special Woman’ when it’s opened, and more.

More info at: http://prettygoodfriends.com/records

SF SKETCHFEST CELEBRATES ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY
COMEDY FESTIVAL IN SAN FRANCISCO, JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 5, 2023

NEW ADDITIONS INCLUDE: “A MIGHTY WIND” 20TH ANNIVERSARY WITH CHRISTOPHER GUEST, CATHERINE O’HARA, EUGENE LEVY, HARRY SHEARER, JANE LYNCH, JOHN MICHAEL HIGGINS, AND MICHAEL HITCHCOCK; A TRIBUTE TO ELLIOTT GOULD WITH A 50TH ANNIVERSARY SCREENING OF “THE LONG GOODBYE” & CONVERSATION; “I MARRIED A MONSTER FROM OUTER SPACE” LIVE READ WITH DANA GOULD, BOBCAT GOLDTHWAIT, LARAINE NEWMAN, JANET VARNEY, BARON VAUGHN, AND MORE; “CITY OF DREAMS” LIVE READ WITH KEN MARINO, DAVID WAIN, DAVID CROSS, THOMAS LENNON, NATALIE MORALES, AND MORE; KEN MARINO & DAVID WAIN’S MIDDLE AGED DAD JAM SESSION; HOUND TALL WITH MOSHE KASHER; IMPROV4HUMANS; BREW HAHA; WOULD YOU RATHER; AND MORE!

TICKETS ON SALE NOVEMBER 16TH @ 10AM PT / 1PM ET: SFSKETCHFEST.COM

THE FESTIVAL ALSO FEATURES: TRIBUTES TO CHEECH & CHONG, LARAINE NEWMAN, AND DAVID ALAN GRIER; AN ALL-STAR ROAST OF BRUCE CAMPBELL; “PERFECT STRANGERS” 35TH ANNIVERSARY WITH MARK LINN-BAKER AND BRONSON PINCHOT; “VIVA VARIETY” 25TH ANNIVERSARY WITH THOMAS LENNON, KERRI KENNEY-SILVER, MICHAEL IAN BLACK; A CELEBRATION OF EUGENE MIRMAN WITH SPECIAL GUESTS JENA FRIEDMAN, JANEANE GAROFALO, SARAH VOWELL, REGGIE WATTS, AND MORE!

ADDITIONAL SHOWS INCLUDE: AVATAR: BRAVING THE ELEMENTS WITH JANET VARNEY AND DANTE BASCO; WEED + GRUB LIVE WITH MIKE GLAZER AND MARY JANE GIBSON; JUDGE JOHN HODGMAN WITH JOHN HODGMAN AND JESSE THORN; SELECTED SHORTS WITH PAGET BREWSTER, TONY HALE, MARY LYNN RAJSKUB, AND BARON VAUGHN; UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE’S ASSSSCAT; AND MORE!

APPEARANCES BY THE 1491s, MARIA BAMFORD, TODD BARRY, THE BLACK VERSION, JOEL KIM BOOSTER, GUY BRANUM, RIVER BUTCHER, D’ARCY CARDEN, DAVE HILL, THE IMPROVISED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY, NATASHA LEGGERO, TIM KAZURINSKY, NATASHA LEGGERO, TAWNY NEWSOME, ATSUKO OKATSUKA, PUDDLES PITY PARTY, PAUL F. TOMPKINS, SHANE TORRES, IRENE TU, GEORGE WENDT, MICHAEL WINSLOW, SASHEER ZAMATA, CAST MEMBERS FROM “FUTURAMA,” “KIDS IN THE HALL,” “PINKY AND THE BRAIN,” “MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000,” AND MUCH MORE!

VIEW THE FULL LINEUP HERE

“one of the Bay Area's most impressive events” —MERCURY NEWS

“an insane amount of seriously amazing comedy events” —BROOKLYNVEGAN

“the place for local and big-time talent alike to showcase their unique and hilarious comedy stylings” —SFSTATION

After being waylaid by the pandemic for the in-person events both in 2021 and 2022, SF SKETCHFEST, the San Francisco Comedy Festival, will celebrate its 20th Anniversary January 20 through February 5, 2023, in venues across San Francisco. The long awaited, highly anticipated in-person return of SF Sketchfest features major comedy stars of the stage and screen plus the best up-and-coming comedians for non-stop entertainment including sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, all-star reunions, live podcasts, and panel discussions.

Newly added events include: SF Sketchfest Tribute: An Evening with Elliott Gould: “The Long Goodbye” 50th Anniversary screening and conversation; “A Mighty Wind” 20th Anniversary: an afternoon with Christopher Guest, Catherine O'Hara, Eugene Levy, Harry Shearer, Jane Lynch, John Michael Higgins, and Michael Hitchcock: screening & conversation with Kevin Pollak; “I Married a Monster From Outer Space:” a Staged Reading with Dana Gould, Bobcat Goldthwait, Laraine Newman, Janet Varney, Baron Vaughn, and more; “City of Dreams” live read with Ken Marino, David Wain, David Cross, Thomas Lennon, Natalie Morales, and more; Ken Marino & David Wain’s Middle Aged Dad Jam Session; Hound Tall with Moshe Kasher; improv4humans with Matt Besser; Brew Haha; Would You Rather; and more.

Now celebrating its 20th year, SF Sketchfest was founded by three San Francisco State students - David Owen, Cole Stratton and Janet Varney—who STILL to this day—program and produce this massive, internationally-recognized, eclectic and critically-acclaimed multi-day festival. From its humble beginnings, SF Sketchfest has organically grown to become the longest-running comedy festival in the U.S. It mixes the biggest stars, local favorites, and up-and-comers alike. Last month, David, Cole and Janet were recognized for their important role in the Bay Area entertainment scene with an induction into the SFSU Alumni Hall Of Fame.

Come celebrate SF Sketchfest’s 20th Anniversary!

TICKETS ON SALE FOR ALL SHOWS NOVEMBER 16TH @ 10AM PT / 1PM ET: https://sfsketchfest.com/schedule-and-tickets/

View the full SF Sketchfest lineup at: https://sfsketchfest.com/2023-lineup/

SF SKETCHFEST 20th ANNIVERSARY COMEDY FESTIVAL FEATURES:

SPECIAL EVENTS & LIVE IN-PERSON TRIBUTES:

• SF Sketchfest Tribute: An Evening with Elliott Gould: “The Long Goodbye” 50th Anniversary screening and conversation

• “A Mighty Wind” 20th Anniversary: An afternoon with Christopher Guest, Catherine O’Hara, Eugene Levy, Harry Shearer, Jane Lynch, John Michael Higgins, and Michael Hitchcock: Screening and conversation with Kevin Pollak

• SF Sketchfest Tribute to Cheech and Chong: 50th Anniversary Celebration with Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong in conversation with Ben Fong-Torres

• SF Sketchfest Tribute to Laraine Newman with friends Dana Gould, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Maurice LaMarche, Rob Paulsen, and Cole Stratton

• SF Sketchfest Tribute to David Alan Grier in conversation with Baron Vaughn

• SF Sketchfest Roast of Bruce Campbell with guests Jeffrey Combs, David Alan Grier, Kane Hodder, Cassandra Peterson (AKA Elvira, Mistress of the Dark), Ted Raimi, and roastmaster, Dana Gould

• “Perfect Strangers” 35th Anniversary with Mark Linn-Baker and Bronson Pinchot

• “Viva Variety” 25th Anniversary Tribute: A Very Special Evening with Mr. and the former Mrs. Laupin and Johnny Blue Jeans, aka Thomas Lennon, Kerri Kenney-Silver, and Michael Ian Black, with guests Ken Marino and David Wain

• The 6-Year Anniversary of the 10-Year Anniversary of the Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival with Eugene Mirman and friends Jena Friedman, Janeane Garofalo, Bobcat Goldthwait, Sarah Vowell, Reggie Watts, and more

• “I Married a Monster From Outer Space”: a staged reading with Dana Gould, Bobcat Goldthwait, Laraine Newman, Janet Varney, Baron Vaughn, and more

• “City of Dreams” live read of an unproduced screenplay by Ken Marino & David Wain. Starring Natalie Morales, Michael Ian Black, David Cross, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Thomas Lennon, and more

• Ken Marino and David Wain’s “Middle Aged Dad Jam Session” with special guests Kerri Kenney-Silver, Thomas Lennon, and more

• The 1491s

• Asian AF: with Zahra Ali, Jason Choi, Will Choi, Sarah Claspell, Eugene Cordero, Fizaa Dosani, Miss Golightly, Pallavi Gunalan, Misha Han, Mike Lane, Mic Nguyen, Allyn Pintal, Joy Regullano, Alex Song-Xia, and Dhruv Uday Singh

• Maria Bamford with Jenny Yang: Live! at the Sydney Goldstein Theater

• The Black Version with Jordan Black, Nyima Funk, Daniele Gaither, Phil LaMarr, Karen Maruyama, Gary Anthony Williams, and Cedric Yarbrough

• David Cross and Friends with Irene Tu

• The Improvised Shakespeare Company

• Judge John Hodgman with John Hodgman and Jesse Thorn with Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant

• Upright Citizens Brigade: ASSSSCAT with Matt Besser, Matt Walsh, D’Arcy Carden, Jessica McKenna, Tim Meadows, Zach Reino, Carl Tart, and more

• Varietopia with Paul F. Tompkins with Jordan Katz and more

CINEMA & TELEVISION SPOTLIGHTS:

• The Benson Movie Interruptions: “The Goonies” and “The Lost Boys” with Doug Benson and surprise guest

• “Futurama” vs. COVID-3019! with David X. Cohen, John DiMaggio, Maurice LaMarche, Phil LaMarr, Lee Supercinski, Lauren Tom, and Billy West

• A Narfy Afternoon with “Pinky and the Brain” with Maurice LaMarche and Rob Paulsen, moderated by Cole Stratton

• Riffapalooza with Bill Corbett, Frank Conniff, Kevin Murphy, Mary Jo Pehl, Jonah Ray, and J. Elvis Weinstein

IMPROV & SKETCH:

• THE BIG TEAM (FKA WHITE WOMEN) with special guest Tim Meadows, with Ronnie Adrian, Zeke Nicholson, Ify Nwadiwe, Ishmel Sahid, Carl Tart, and Lamar Woods

• BriTANick with Brent Weinbach

• Dinosaur Improv with Owen Burke, Chad Carter, Seth Morris, Charlie Sanders, Paul Scheer, and more

• The Groundlings: Cookin’ With GAS

• Killing My Lobster with Cobranauts, hosted by Brooke Heiniche

• Naked Babies with John Ross Bowie, Rob Corddry, Brian Huskey, and Seth Morris

• Please Leave The Bronx and The Great Difficulties hosted by Matt O’Brien

• SponTourCo with Paul F. Tompkins, Eugene Cordero, Tawny Newsome, and Janet Varney, with music by Alex Kliner

• SuperMarried with John Ross Bowie and Jamie Denbo / Grifter, Hosted by Haley Hoffmeister

• Theme Park Improv with Ian Brennan, Simon Helberg, John Michael Higgins, Michael Hitchcock, Jessica Makinson, Oscar Nuñez, Cole Stratton, and Janet Varney, with guest monologist Wendi McLendon-Covey

• 3Peat with TSTMRKT, hosted by Alexandria Love

THEATER & STORYTELLING:

• Bruce and Friend: Kevin with Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, and Allyson Baker

• Celebrity Autobiography with Tony Hale, John Michael Higgins, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Laraine Newman, Oscar Nuñez, Eugene Pack, and more

• The Comedy Pack: An Afternoon of Short Comedies by Eugene Pack starring Tony Hale, Tim Kazurinsky, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Oscar Nuñez, and George Wendt

• Fake TED Talks with Eugene Cordero, Jonathan Coulton, Jean Grae, Laser Malena-Webber, Bruce McCulloch, Paul and Storm, Adam Savage, and Shalewa Sharpe

• Lottie Platchett Took a Hatchet! with Drew Droege, Tom Lenk, Ryan Garcia, Jessica Hanna, Tom DeTrinis, Justin Elizabeth Sayre, and Pete Zias A Play Reading by Bill Corbett with Jason Ritter, James Urbaniak, Kirsten Vangsness, and more

• Mortified

• Porchlight: A Storytelling Series with Guests David Cross, Chris Garcia, Ify Nwadiwe, and Atsuko; Hosted by Beth Lisick and Arline Klatte; with Music by Marc Capelle

• RISK! with Kevin Allison with guests Mary Jo Pehl, Yamaneika Saunders, and Shalewa Sharpe

• Selected Shorts: Too Hot for Radio with Paget Brewster, Tony Hale, Mary Lynn Rajskub, and Baron Vaughn

• Stop Joking for 100 Years and Other Requests From My Kid (Stories of Parenting and Childhood) with Eugene Mirman and friends Nore Davis, Jena Friedman, Janeane Garofalo, Dana Gould, Natasha Leggero, Bobby Tisdale, Baron Vaughn, Reggie Watts, Jenny Yang, and more.

PODCASTS & TALK SHOWS

• Add to Cart with Kulap Vilaysack and SuChin Pak

• The Bechdel Cast with Caitlin Durante and Jamie Loftus

• The Bitchuation Room with Francesca Fiorentini, Nato Green, and more

• Dead Eyes with Connor Ratliff

• Doug Loves Movies with Doug Benson

• The Endless Honeymoon Podcast with Moshe Kasher and Natasha Leggero with special guest Reggie Watts

• The George Lucas Talk Show with Patrick Cotnoir, Connor Ratliff, and Griffin Newman

• The Greatest Generation with Adam Pranica and Benjamin Ahr Harrison

• Hello From the Magic Tavern with Arnie Niekamp, Adal Rifai, and Matt Young

• Hey Riddle Riddle with Erin Keif, JPC, Adal Rifai, and more

• Hound Tall with Moshe Kasher: The Farewell Show

• improv4humans with Matt Besser

• John Hodgman & Adam Savage: Spin-a-Wheel Conversation

• Jordan, Jesse, Go! with Jordan Morris and Jesse Thorn

• Lady to Lady with Tess Barker, Babs Gray, and Brandie Posey

• Mission to Zyxx

• Nature Talks to Itself with Jace Armstrong and Justin Michael and guests D’Arcy Carden, Drew Tarver, and Sasheer Zamata

• Nerd Rage: The Great Debates with Marc Abrigo, Becca Henry, Tirumari Jothi, Stephen Ku, Kristee Ono, Will Scovill, and Wonder Dave

• Off Book: The Improvised Musical with Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino

• Pod Yourself a Gun: A Sopranos Podcast with Matt Lieb, Vince Mancini, and Brent Flyberg

• Ringheads with Bill Corbett and Sean Thomason

• Talking Simpsons

• Will You Accept This Rose? with Arden Myrin with Doug Benson, Paget Brewster, Mike Carrozza, Mary Lynn Rajskub, and Carl Tart

• Yo, Is This Racist? with Tawny Newsome and Andrew Ti with Mohanad Elshieky and Jean Grae

STAND-UP COMEDY:

• Todd Barry: 2023 Stadium Tour with Ever Mainard and Paco Romane

• Janeane Garofalo with Maeve Press, hosted by Pedro Salinas

• Joel Kim Booster & Friends with Atsuko, Nori Reed, Jes Tom, and Irene Tu

• Michael Winslow with Richard Sarvate

• River Butcher with Hayden Kristal

• Sasheer Zamata with Jes Tom

• Shane Torres with Mike Carrozza and Jane Harrison

• Atsuko & Friends with Atsuko, Michael Ian Black, Guy Branum, and Sydnee Washington

• Smug Shift with Moshe Kasher and Brent Weinbach and guests Demi Adejuyigbe, Bobcat Goldthwait, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Robin Tran, and more

• Everything’s Great! with Demi Adejuyigbe, Nick Kocher, and Addie Weyrich and guests Natasha Leggero and more

• Jay Jurden / Peter Smith hosted by Marcus Williams

• Comedy Baseball with Steve Ausburne, Joey Avery, Colin Braun, DNA, Greg Gettle, Justin Gomes, Andrew Holmgren, Ben Kolina, James Mwaura, Robert Omoto, Ivy Vasquez, Natasha Vinik, and Mikey Walz

• Cosplay Comedy with Leiroy Abueg, K. Cheng, Kyle Chrise, Jason Cole, April Cowgur, Bryce Druzin, Sarah Giambruno, Janie Hanmaker Gunn, Alexander McAllister, Arturo Raygoza, and Hank Romero

• Diversity Hires with Luisa Isbell and Sureni Weerasekera and guests Hayden Kristal, Alvin Kuai, Alexandria Love, and Moe Yaqub

• Donde Esta Mi Comedy? with Baruch Porras Hernandez with guests Julian Fernandez, Isa Medina, Jota Mercury, and Armando Torres

• DOPE Show with Murahd Shawkey and Ryan Sudhakaran with guests Wally Baram, Ian Levy, Dauood Naimyar, Joshua Stokes, and Sureni Weerasekera

• Facial Recognition Comedy with Zahra Ali, Fizaa Dosani, Pallavi Gunalan, Sabeen Sadiq, and more

• Femmes The Rules with Mary Jane French, Sammy Mowrey and Bailey Norton and guests Jeena Bloom, Katrina Davis, Tyler Jackson, Drew Lausch, Ever Mainard, and Mateen Stewart

• Funnilingus with Dana Donnelly, Pallavi Gunalan, and Ellory Smith and guests Blair Dawson, Diana Hong, Leah Rudick, Laura Sanders, and Atheer Yacoub

• The Gateway Show with Billy Anderson and Guests Scott Eason, Melissa Shoshahi, Billy Sullivan, and Armando Torres

• Interruption Show with Dalia Malek and Guests Alex Falcone, Virginia Jones, Matt Knudsen, Natalie McGill, Mic Nguyen, and Chad Opitz

• Jolli-baes with Andrew Orolfo and Guests Kevin Camia, Marcus Cardona, Aivy Cordova, and Andrew Lopez

• Kwaczala-palooza with Joe Kwaczala and Guests Luke Craig, Dana Donnelly, Alex Falcone, Vanessa Gonzalez, Ellory Smith, and Torio Van Grol

• Lady to Lady and Ladyfriends with Tess Barker, Babs Gray, and Brandie Posey and guests Alyssa Al-Dookhi, Nataly Aukar, Katrina Davis, Veronica Kwiatkowski, and JoAnn Schinderle

• Locals Only! with Steven Asifo, Hayley Beacon, Max Eddy, Geulah Finman, Hayden Greif-Neill, Jesse Hett, Gary Hughes, Nick Leonard, Orion Levine, Jeanette Marin, Melissa McGillicuddy, Annette Mullaney, Luke Soin, Ta'Vi, Jade Theriault, Travis Thielen, Andrew Young, and Zorba Jevon Hughes

• Mental Health Comedy Hour with Wonder Dave and Kristee Ono and guests Lola Anthema, Kari Burt, and Ja-Ron Young

• The Old School Comedy Masters with Larry “Bubbles” Brown, Mike Meehan, and Johnny Steele

• Resistance is Fertile with Brooke Heinichen and Luisa Isbell and guests Darlene Bereznicki, Loren Kraut, Becky Lynn, JoAnn Schinderle, and Ally Taylor

• The Setup with Abhay and Richard Sarvate and guests Virginia Jones, Lizzie Martinez, Joe Praino, and Atheer Yacoub

• Special Release: Dhaya Lakshminarayanan & Karinda Dobbins

• Talkies with George Chen, Aviva Siegel, Land Smith, and Nick Stargu and Guests Katie-Ellen Humphries, Chad Opitz, Jay Shingle, and Jordan Thewlis

• Would You Rather with Andre and Maggie with Andre Medrano and Maggie Maxwell and guests Annette Mullaney, Dauood Naimyar, Leah Rudick, Sabeen Sadiq, and Johnny Taylor

• The SF Sketchfest Dozen: Will Miles & Blair Socci Mike Drucker & Nori Reed Amy Miller & Zach Zimmerman Sam Tallent & Jenny Yang Shalewa Sharpe & Mo Welch Fumi Abe & Chanel Ali

• SF Sketchfest Threesomes: Grant Gordon & Renée Percy & Hannah Pilkes; Katrina Davis & Hanna Dickinson & Mike Merrill

• SF Sketchfest Killer Lineups: Chris Garcia, Kate Willett, Irene Tu, Jes Tom, Peet Guercio, and Seth Allen Nore Davis, Robin Tran, Andrew Orolfo, Maeve Press, Casey Ley and Nick Sahoyah Mohanad Elshieky, Yamaneika Saunders, Orlando Leyba, Kenice Mobley, and Joe Kwaczala

VARIETY & GAME SHOWS:

• Brew HaHa: The Comedy Drinking Game Show with Matt Besser, Michael Ian Black, Guy Branum, Jay Jurden, and Ever Mainard, hosted by Brad Silnutzer, Marissa Gallant, and Jimmy “The Bartender” Ambrose

• Comedy Psychos with Leiroy Abueg, Holly Annabel Brown, Joel Jimenez, Chris Riggins, and Alyssa Westerlund

• The Crossword Show with Zach Sherwin and guests Kevin Allison, Kenice Mobley, and more

• Drennon Davis & DJ Real hosted by Darlene Bereznicki

• Filipino AF with Will Choi, Allyn Pinal, Joy Regullano and more

• Jonathan Coulton, Paul & Storm and Friends with Guests Jean Grae and Puddles Pity Party

• Kyle Gordon / Don’t Watch This Show Live! hosted by Brooke Heinichen

• Music Night with DJ Real, Chaki, Mustache & Cleavage, Eric Rubin, Naomi Rubin, and Ben Visini

• Play Date with Puddles, Dave Hill, and Steve Agee

• Select Thine Own Journey-A Drag Show

• Shit Arcade with Mike Drucker with Stella Chung, Henry Gilbert, James Mwaura, Jalisa Robinson, and Max Scoville

• Tinder Live! with Lane Moore and Janeane Garofalo

• Turning Tricks - The Magic Show with Robert Strong and Guest Magicians Jay Alexander, Kevin Blake, Andrew Evans, and David Gerard

• Uptown Showdown Debate: “In Person vs. Remote” with John Ross Bowie, River Butcher, Jena Friedman, Dana Gould, Wendi McClendon-Covey, and Baron Vaughn, hosted by Dhaya Lakshminarayanan

• Vanessa Gonzalez / The Latino Comedy Project Presents: “Gentrif*cked!”

• Would You Rather with Andre and Maggie with Andre Medrano and Maggie Maxwell and guests Annette Mullaney, Dauood Naimyar, Leah Rudick, Sabeen Sadiq, and Johnny Taylor

EMERGING STAND-UP, SKETCH, IMPROV & PODCASTS:

Abhay, Aivy Cordova, Alex Falcone, Alex Price, Alexandria Love, Ali Clayton, Ally Taylor, Alvin Kuai, Alyssa Al-Dookhi, Alyssa Westerlund, Andrew Holmgren, Andrew Lopez, Andrew Young, Annette Mullaney, Armando Torres, Arroz Con Pho, Arthur Gaus, Atheer Yacoub, Aviva Siegel, Babs Gray, Back Alley Racket Club, Bailey Norton, The Ballroom, Baruch Porras Hernandez, Becky Lynn, Ben Kolina, Ben Visini, The Big Boyzzz, Billy Anderson, Bingewatch, Black Cat Sketch Comedy, Blair Dawson, Brandie Posey, Brian Sullivan, Brooke Heinichen, Business Casual, Butt, Chad Opitz, Chaki, Chicken Scratch Improv, Chris Riggins, Clara Bijl, Cluedunit, Cobranauts, Colin Braun, Colin Mahan: Himselves, Comedy Dance Chicago, Dalia Malek, Dana Donnelly, Darlene Bereznicki, Dauood Naimyar, David Nguyen, David Roth, Daytime Talk at Night, Diana Hong, DNA, Drew Lausch, Dro Knows, Drunk Theatre, Ellory Smith, Emily Walsh, Erick Hellwig, Ever Mainard, Fizaa Dosani, Friendo, Garage, Gary Hughes, George Chen, Geulah Finman, Girls Night, Goldbaby, Granny Cart Gangstas, Greg Gettle, Grifter, Haley Hoffmeister, Hayden Greif-Neill, Hayden Kristal, Hayley Beacon, Holly Annabel Brown, Isa Medina, Ian Levy, Improv All-Stars, Ivy Vasquez, Jack Blankenship: A Funeral For My Face, Jade Theriault, Jake Mattera, Jalisa Robinson, Janelle Draper, Jason Choi, James Mwaura, Jamie Wolf, Jane Harrison, Janesh Rahlan, Jay Shingle, Jeanette Marin, Jeena Bloom, Jenn Scott, Jeremy Furlong, Jesse Hett, JoAnn Schinderle, Joe Praino, Joel Jimenez, Joey Avery, John Hastings, John Kennedy, Jon Blair, Johnny Taylor, Jordan Thewlis, Josef Anolin, Josh Covitt, Joshua Stokes, Jota Mercury, Julia Hladkowicz, Julian Fernandez, Julie Ash, K. Cheng, Kari Burt, Karthik Lavangu, Katie-Ellen Humphries, Kevin Camia, Kylie Brakeman in Linda Hollywood’s Big Hollywood Night, La Spazzatura, Lady ADHD, Land Smith, Larry Dorsey, Jr., Laura Sanders, Lauren Vernea, Leah Rudick, Leiroy Abueg, Lemon Pepper Wet, The Lesbian Agenda with Sophie Santos, Living Impaired, Liz Stone, Lizzie Martinez, Loren Kraut, Lucas Zelnick, Luisa Isbell, Luke Craig, Luke Soin, Luxury Cruise Singles Mixer, Marcus Cardona, Marcus Williams, Martin Phillips, Maryland Night Live, Mateen Stewart, Matt Baetz, Matt Knudsen, Matt O’Brien, Matt Storrs, Max Eddy, Max Rosenblum and the Vent! Show Live, Melissa McGillicuddy, Melissa Shoshahi, Mic Nguyen, Mike Lane: Mixed Race Sweetie, A Million Shetland Ponies, Mike Carrozza, Milwaukee!, Misha Han, Miss Directions, Moe Yaqub, Moon Goon, Murahd Shawkey, Mustache & Cleavage, Natalie McGill, Nataly Aukar, Natasha Vinik, Nick Leonard, Nick Skardarasy, Nick Stargu, Odell & DeJong, Orion Levine, Paco Romane, Pallavi Gunalan, Papp Johnson, Peet Guercio, Phil Griffiths, Public Works, RecRoomImprov, Reid Clark, Richard Sarvate, Robert Omoto, Ronn Vigh, Running With Glitter, Ryan Sudhakaran, Ryan Thomas, Sabeen Sadiq, Sam Whiteley, Samantha Gilweit, Sami Sutker, Scott Eason, Sean Keane, Seth Allen, Shoot the Moon, Squad Patrol, Stephen Taylor, Steven Asifo, Strong Male Leads, Sureni Weerasekera, Surviving San Francisco: Still Got That WeakAss Fro, TammyTeaLove, Ta’Vi, Tess Barker, Torio Van Grol, Tory Ward, Travis Thielen, Trouble With Shapes, TSTMRKT, Ty Clay, Tyler Jackson, Veronica Kwaitkowski, Vincent Chuang, Virginia Jones, Walker Glenn, Wild Wild Christian, Winslow, Women of Color Anonymous, Your Friends Comedy, Zach Wycuff, Zahra Ali, Zorba Jevon Hughes.

All SF Sketchfest shows will adhere to any local, state, and federal health guidelines and mandates in place at the time of performance, as well as any requirements of venues or featured performers with regards to masking. Check individual show listings on sfsketchfest.com for details or contact boxoffice@sfsketchfest.com with questions.

Lineups are subject to change.

SF Sketchfest 2023 schedule and tickets: sfsketchfest.com

ABOUT SF SKETCHFEST
SF Sketchfest, co-founded and directed by David Owen, Cole Stratton and Janet Varney, produces the eclectic San Francisco Comedy Festival, the longest-running comedy festival in the U.S. SF Sketchfest is an internationally-recognized and critically-acclaimed event that mixes major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming comedians from around the world for over two weeks of sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, live podcasts, workshops, and panel discussions. SF Sketchfest offers its audiences the rare opportunity to see their favorite performers in intimate live performances and discussions.

AN EVENING WITH FRAN LEBOWITZ AT THE THEATRE AT ACE HOTEL

LIVE IN CONVERSATION! FEBRUARY 4, 2023, 7:30PM

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Legendary author, journalist and social observer, FRAN LEBOWITZ comes to downtown Los Angeles for an evening of conversation at The Theatre at Ace Hotel on Saturday, February 4, 2023. Coming off her latest documentary series, “PRETEND IT’S A CITY” (directed by Martin Scorsese and available now on Netflix), Fran Lebowitz stands out as one of the most insightful, humorous and entertaining social commentators of our time. Lebowitz comes to the stage in downtown L.A. for the first time in more than a decade to discuss anything and everything.

AN EVENING WITH FRAN LEBOWITZ will be hosted by a special guest moderator (TBA) followed by an audience Q&A, presented by Show & Tell. Tickets on sale now.

AN EVENING WITH FRAN LEBOWITZ
Saturday, February 4, 2023
Doors 6:30pm, Show 7:30pm

The Theatre at Ace Hotel DTLA
Ticket link: https://www.axs.com/events/454402/an-evening-with-fran-lebowitz-tickets

“Hilarious...an unlikely and perhaps alarming combination of Mary Hartman and Mary McCarthy....To a dose of Huck Finn add some Lenny Bruce, Oscar Wilde and Alexis de Tocqueville, a dash of cabdriver, an assortment of puns, minced jargon, and top it off with smarty pants.” — The New York Times

In a cultural landscape filled with endless pundits and talking heads, Fran Lebowitz stands out as one of our most insightful social commentators. Her essays and interviews offer her acerbic views on current events and the media – as well as pet peeves including tourists, baggage-claim areas, after-shave lotion, adults who roller skate, children who speak French, or anyone who is unduly tan. All of this (and more) is captured in the beloved Netflix series “Pretend It’s A City”, directed by Martin Scorsese. The New York Times Book Review calls Lebowitz an “important humorist in the classic tradition.” Purveyor of urban cool, Lebowitz is a cultural satirist whom many call the heir to Dorothy Parker.

AWARD-WINNING DOCUMENTARY “WHO IS LUN*NA MENOH?” NOW AVAILABLE FOR STREAMING IN THE U.S. FOR FIRST TIME

FEATURING APPEARANCES BY ROBERT GREENE, THE BAND ‘SPARKS’, DJ LANCE ROCK & MORE

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The award-winning documentary WHO IS LUN*NA MENOH? is now available for streaming in the U.S. for the first time ever. Eleven years in the making and named Best Documentary at CAAMFest, the feature film follows the life and work of the avant garde Japanese artist, Lun*na Menoh. From her early career in Japan, to the underground music scene in Los Angeles and her band Les Sewing Sisters, from fashion show runways featuring her sculptural fabric designs, to art galleries showing her fantastical work, Lun*na’s edgy, witty, and beautiful creations are explored. Director Jeff Mizushima (Etienne!) follows Lun*na’s prolific career, showcasing her uniquely individual expressionism and interviewing her family, gallery owners, models, fans, and fellow visual artists, and musicians to find out who and what Lun*na Menoh is, and why her art, in all of its forms, fits in our world.

Featuring appearances by author Robert Greene, the band Sparks, DJ Lance Rock, Kristine McKenna, Tosh Berman—and many more.

“Who Is Lun*na Menoh?” Official Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-v2gv2exlws&t=25s

Watch “Who Is Lun*na Menoh?” HERE

Winner “Best Documentary” CAAMFest, San Francisco 2021

Being meta can be cliche nowadays. As boundaries of fact and fiction become more blurred in the Documentary Renaissance that we are currently living in, this film tests said boundaries, veering in left turns that may seem disingenuous, but in the end, is both a commentary and love letter to an artist who navigates and challenges the absurdity of the modern art scene, and always on her own terms. The jury is honored to announce the documentary award to “WHO IS LUN*NA MENOH?”

Praise for “Who Is Lun*na Menoh?”:
“...a rollicking and remarkable creative spirit. Lun*na Menoh may be an unfamiliar name for most viewers, but by the end of the film she will surely be one of your new favorite artists.” — Andrew Lampert, artist, writer, and film preservationist

“Sometimes you instantly love someone and you don’t know why, then you see a documentary about them and it all becomes so clear. Filled with surprises and gotcha moments, “Who is Lun*na Menoh?” captures all the intangible, incredible qualities that make this artist so singular.” — Melinda Shopsin, producer “Don’t Blink - Robert Frank"

“A meta exploration into the mind of the wildly fascinating Japanese visual arts genius that is Lun*na Menoh.” — Nick Ebeling, documentary filmmaker “Along for the Ride”

“An ode to art, this hero’s journey has more layers than a viewer can count or the average artist could ever imagine - but Lun*na Menoh is just not your average artist.” — Mat Gleason, Coagula Art Journal

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PRETTY GOOD FRIENDS TEAM WITH SUB POP RECORDS FOR NEW INDIE COMEDY LABEL

PGF RECORDS LAUNCHES NOVEMBER 16 WITH NEW MAEVE HIGGINS ALBUM & BROOKLYN LAUNCH PARTY

From PRETTY GOOD FRIENDS, the good people who brought you the Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival, It Started As A Joke feature film, live shows, and comedy tours, comes PGF Records, an indie comedy label celebrating all things alt comedy. Founded by Eugene Mirman, Julie Smith Clem, and Areti Papazoglou, with distribution from Sub Pop Records, PGF Records plans releases from comedy greats including Maeve Higgins, Jon Glaser, Bobcat Goldthwait—and more.

To celebrate the new label, PGF Records will host a launch party at The Bell House in Brooklyn on Wednesday, November 16, hosted by Eugene Mirman with special guests Maeve Higgins, Bobcat Goldthwait—and more—to be announced. Tickets & info HERE.

About starting a new record label, Eugene Mirman says, “One of the most exciting things about starting a comedy record label for fun with your friends is the array of confusing lawsuits happening around audio rights right now. But we are committed to endeavors that make little sense business-wise, but give us opportunities to hang out with friends and make stuff that makes us laugh.”

Pre-order the debut comedy album from Maeve Higgins, ‘A Very Special Woman’, at PGF Records. Available digitally with optional add-ons including a 3” sewn “Very Special Woman” patch or a coffin-shaped music box that plays the album in its entirety. Release date November 16. Pre-order at while staying up to date with PGF Records news and upcoming releases at: http://prettygoodfriends.com/records

PGF Records is an indie comedy record label founded in 2022 by Eugene Mirman, Julie Smith Clem, and Areti Papazoglou, with distribution from their pals at Sub Pop Records. The mission of the label is to make funny things with their comedy friends that people will enjoy listening to. They aim to evoke the playful spirit of their previous long-running Pretty Good Friends production, The Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival.

The label will also sell various pieces of merchandising including T-shirts, a yoga mat with stress-inducing mantras, a casket-shaped music box that plays Maeve Higgins’ full standup album titled, A Very Special Woman, when it’s opened—and more.

More info at: http://prettygoodfriends.com/records

OPHIRA EISENBERG (NPR, THE MOTH) TO HOST NEW iHEARTPODCAST
“PARENTING IS A JOKE”

PREMIERES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18

Guests include Jessi Klein, Roy Wood Jr., Eugene Mirman, Chuck Bryant, Chris Gethard, Catherine Reitman, Dr. Emily Oster—and more.

Comedian OPHIRA EISENBERG (NPR, The Moth) hosting the new iHeartPodcast Parenting Is A Joke premiering Tuesday, October 18th. Parents are overwhelmed AF and could use a laugh. Join comedian host Ophira Eisenberg as she talks to your favorite celebrity comics and actors about their careers and their kids as well as teen angst, Nietzche, workaholism, being ok with not being cool anymore, eating sticks, and debating whether or not kids should watch The Godfather. Guests include Emmy-award winner Jessi Klein, stand-up comedian Roy Wood Jr. (The Daily Show), Eugene Mirman (Bob’s Burgers), Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), Chuck Bryant (Stuff You Should Know), Adira Amram, Chris Gethard (Beautiful, Anonymous), Catherine Reitman, Dr. Emily Oster—and more.

Parenting Is A Joke is produced by Pretty Good Friends and iHeartPodcasts. It is available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. New episodes every Tuesday.

Listen to the podcast on iHeartRadio App: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-parenting-is-a-joke-102629737/

www.parentingisajokepod.com

OPHIRA EISENBERG is a standup comedian, writer and host. She has appeared multiple times on CBS’s The Late Late Show, as well as on Comedy Central, This Week At The Comedy Cellar, Kevin Hart’s LOL Network, HBO’s Girls, Gotham Live, Hulu’s Up Early Tonight, The Today Show, and featured at The New Yorker Festival. She hosted NPR’s national comedy trivia show Ask Me Another for nine years, where she interviewed and played silly games with over 300 celebrities, including Sir Patrick Harris, Rosie Perez, Yo-Yo Ma, Chelsea Handler, Awkwafina, Roxanne Gay, Bob The Drag Queen, Nick Kroll, Matthew McConaughey—and more. She is a regular host and teller on The Moth Radio Hour. Her stories are included in three of The Moth’s best-selling collections including the most recent: How To Tell A Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth. Ophira’s own comedic memoir, Screw Everyone: Sleeping My Way to Monogamy, was optioned for a television series. Her comedy special Inside Joke is available on Amazon, and her new comedy album and special Plant-Based Jokes is available through 800 Pound Gorilla Records, and streaming on YouTube.

More at: www.prettygoodfriends.com
www.ophiraeisenberg.com
@ophirae
@prettygood

FOIL ARMS & HOG: LIVE!
IRISH SKETCH TRIO BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND FOR NOVEMBER DATES

TICKETS AT https://www.foilarmsandhog.ie/tour

FOIL ARMS & HOG, Ireland’s top sketch comedy group, bring their newest live show back for dates this November. After selling out their spring tour, the prolific Dublin-based trio are back by popular demand for more U.S. dates plus two shows in Vancouver. Sean Finegan (Foil), Conor McKenna (Arms), and Sean Flanagan (Hog) are viral video stars with over 500 million hits and a massive global fanbase of followers including 766k YouTube subscribers who anxiously await their weekly comedy video posts. While many fans know the trio for their online sketches, it’s in their live show where Foil Arms & Hog really shine. A mix of sketch comedy, offbeat characters, music—and more—the trio have been touring for over nine years to audience and critical acclaim including sold out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe 2009-2019 and Best Reviewed show 2018 and 2019.

Foil Arms & Hog sold out their spring tour dates and return this November for more shows, some of which have already sold out. Don't miss Foil Arms & Hog on tour with over an hour of scripted sketches, twisted characters, music and the occasional, unintentional improvisation.and more, the trio have been touring for over nine years to audience and critical acclaim including sold out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe 2009-2019 and Best Reviewed show 2018 and 2019.

Foil Arms & Hog sold out their spring tour dates and return this November for more shows, some of which have already sold out. Don’t miss Foil Arms & Hog on tour with over an hour of scripted sketches, twisted characters, music, and the occasional, unintentional improvisation.

VIDEOS:
Irish Lad at the Embassy of the USA:

Getting Past Canadian Immigration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VMcFrS1RwQ

Getting Past U.S. Immigration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rjab8fanzHc

https://www.foilarmsandhog.ie/
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LIZ MIELE (COMEDY CENTRAL, NPR) NEW COMEDY SPECIAL & ALBUM “THE GHOST OF ACADEMIC FUTURE” PREMIERES SEPT 6 AT 8PM ET / 5PM PT

STREAM THE SPECIAL FREE ON YOUTUBE HERE

LISTEN TO THE ALBUM HERE

LIZ MIELE (Comedy Central, NPR) premieres her new comedy special “THE GHOST OF ACADEMIC FUTURE” tonight, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 at 8pm ET / 5pm PT free on YouTube and the album version is available on streaming platforms. Recorded live in New York City where she started doing stand-up at age 16, in her new special Liz delights in her straightforward, hilariously cynical way about ghosts, climate change, being attacked on the subway, her mom’s parenting style—and more. “The Ghost of Academic Future” is Liz’s third stand-up special and follows her previous self-released specials, “Emotionally Exhausting” (2.7M views) and “Self Help Me” (1.5M views), also available for streaming free on YouTube. Liz has several viral videos on Youtube, Instagram and Tiktok and three comedy albums available for streaming. She has appeared on Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham” and “This Week at the Comedy Cellar,” NPR’s “Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me,” Hulu’s “Coming To The Stage,” and AXS TV’s “Gotham Comedy Live.” A touring headliner, Liz can be found on tour across the U.S. this fall.

Watch LIZ MIELE “THE GHOST OF ACADEMIC FUTURE” free on YouTube!
www.youtube.com/lizmiele

Listen to “THE GHOST OF ACADEMIC FUTURE” on iTunes!
https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-ghost-of-academic-future/1639070363?=1&app=itunes

SEE LIZ LIVE ON TOUR!

VIDEO: The Ghost of Academic Future Official Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGEAHGCrMLI

VIDEO: Emotionally Exhausting full special (2.7M views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvaDjXlrvVU

VIDEO: Self Help Me full special (1.5M views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kD9bm1EFSpI

VIDEO: Feminist Sex Positions (2.4M views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYtcaC8DEmc

Career comedian Liz Miele started doing stand-up in New York City at 16 years old. By the time she was 18, Liz was profiled in The New Yorker Magazine, at 22 she appeared on Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham” and has also been on Comedy Central’s “This Week at the Comedy Cellar,” NPR’s “Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me,” Hulu’s “Coming To The Stage,” and AXS TV’s “Gotham Comedy Live.” She’s released several viral videos on Youtube, Instagram and Tiktok, including jokes “Feminist Sex Positions,” “F*ck Finland,” and “London Cops Are Better Than American Cops.” Liz has released three live comedy albums and two specials including “Emotionally Exhausting” (2.7M views) and “Self Help Me” (1.5M views). Her new special “Ghost of Academic Future” will be available fall 2022. Liz is also an author with the release of her first book “Why Cats Are Assholes” which sold out its first printing and was hailed as “a very funny book” by comedy legend Paula Poundstone. She co-hosts the podcast “2 Non Doctors” with comedian Maria Shehata. Liz also wrote and produced season one of her animated web series “Damaged,” and co-produced and co-starred in 40 episodes of a web series called “Apt C3” with fellow comic Carmen Lynch and fashion photographer Chris Vongsawat.

More at: linktr.ee/lizmiele
Videos: www.youtube.com/lizmiele

LIZ MIELE (COMEDY CENTRAL, NPR) NEW COMEDY SPECIAL & ALBUM “THE GHOST OF ACADEMIC FUTURE”

PREMIERES SEPTEMBER 6 — LIVE DATES HAPPENING NOW

LIZ MIELE announces the release of her new comedy special “THE GHOST OF ACADEMIC FUTURE” premiering TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, free on YouTube. She will also release an album version of the special on the same day. Recorded live in New York City where she started doing stand-up at age 16, Liz delights in her straightforward, hilariously cynical way about ghosts, climate change, being attacked on the subway, her mom’s parenting style—and more. An early adopter of self-produced and self-released specials “The Ghost of Academic Future” is Liz’s third stand-up special and follows her previous self-released specials, “Emotionally Exhausting” (2.7M views) and “Self Help Me” (1.4M views), both available for streaming on YouTube. A touring headliner, Liz can be found on tour this summer and fall across the U.S.

Watch an unreleased clip from “The Ghost of Academic Future”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJ3HshaBaNc

“Emotionally Exhausting” Full Special (2.7M views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvaDjXlrvVU

“Self Help Me” Full Special (1.4M views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kD9bm1EFSpI 

“Feminist Sex Positions” (2.4M views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYtcaC8DEmc

Career comedian Liz Miele started doing stand-up in New York City at 16 years old. By the time she was 18, Liz was profiled in The New Yorker Magazine and at 22 she appeared on Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham”. Liz has since been on Comedy Central’s “This Week at the Comedy Cellar,” NPR’s “Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me,” Hulu’s “Coming To The Stage,” and AXS TV’s “Gotham Comedy Live.” She's released several viral videos on Youtube, Instagram and Tiktok including jokes “Feminist Sex Positions,” “F*ck Finland,” and “London Cops Are Better Than American Cops”. Liz has released three live comedy albums and two specials including “Emotionally Exhausting” (2.7M views) and “Self Help Me” (1.4M views). Her new special “Ghost of Academic Future” will be available Fall 2022. Liz is also an author with the release of her first book “Why Cats Are Assholes” which sold out its first printing and was hailed as ”a very funny book” by comedy legend Paula Poundstone. She co-hosts the podcast “2 Non Doctors” with comedian Maria Shehata. Liz also wrote and produced season one of her animated web series “Damaged,” and co-produced and co-starred in 40 episodes of a web series called “Apt C3” with fellow comic Carmen Lynch and fashion photographer Chris Vongsawat.

More at: www.lizmiele.com www.instagram.com/lizmiele
Videos: www.youtube.com/lizmiele

EUGENE MIRMAN (BOB’S BURGERS) ANNOUNCES FALL TOUR:

“I’M LATE FOR MY MEETING IN THE LAKE”

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, JULY 29

Comedian and actor EUGENE MIRMAN (BOB’S BURGERS) announces dates for his “I’M LATE FOR MY MEETING IN THE LAKE” TOUR. The master of absurdist observational comedy, Eugene will bring a new hour of stand-up comedy to select cities this Fall. TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, JULY 29 @ 10AM ET.

Eugene famously voices “Gene” on the Emmy-winning TV show, Bob’s Burgers and has appeared on Conan, Flight of the Conchords, Delocated, Archer, Broad City, StarTalk—and more. A hugely popular stand-up, he started his career in Boston before moving to NYC where he became a kingpin in the city’s early alt-comedy scene and founded the long-running EUGENE MIRMAN COMEDY FESTIVAL. He has released three comedy specials, five live albums, and has spent years as a touring headliner—plus festival appearances including Sasquatch, SXSW, SF Sketchfest, Bonnaroo—and more.

“Riotously funny stand-up” —Big Takeover

“one of the funniest and most delightful people in comedy” —Flavorwire

“Equal parts Andy Kaufman and Andy Warhol” —Esquire

Comedy Central Special Clip:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV49_cAwxNM

Comedian and actor Eugene Mirman immigrated from Moscow with his family at age 4. He grew up in Lexington, MA, attended Hampshire College (where he designed his own Comedy major doing a one-hour stand-up set as his thesis) and has since gone on to a successful career on TV, stage, and film. He currently voices “Gene Belcher” on the Emmy Award-winning Bob’s Burgers, and has appeared on Flight of the Conchords, Delocated, Archer, Broad City, StarTalk, and more. As a stand-up, Eugene started his career in Boston before moving to New York where he was one of the kingpins in the city’s early alt-comedy scene. Eugene has two Comedy Central stand-up specials and his comedy special “Vegan on His Way to the Complain Store” is available for streaming. He has released five comedy albums, including his epic Sub Pop Records release, I’m Sorry (You’re Welcome). As a touring headliner, Eugene has performed at festivals and on stages around the world including Edinburgh Fringe, Sasquatch, Bonnaroo, SXSW, SF Sketchfest and many more. Eugene is the star and subject of the documentary film, “It Started As A Joke” which chronicles the decade-long run of the Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival, including a final farewell show. The film includes interviews with Michael Ian Black, Kristen Schaal, Wyatt Cenac, Ira Glass, John Hodgman, Kumail Nanjiani, Reggie Watts, and Michael Showalter, along with performances by Janeane Garofalo, Jim Gaffigan, Jon Glaser, Mike Birbiglia, Bobcat Goldthwait, Michael Che, and more. Hailed as “funny and elegiac” (The New York Times) and “a hidden history of alternative comedy” (The Moveable Fest), the film is available on most streaming platforms.

More at: http://www.eugenemirman.com/
On socials: @EugeneMirman

Comedy Central special clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV49_cAwxNM

LIZ MIELE (COMEDY CENTRAL, NPR) BRINGS NEW HOUR TO SF HEADLINING SHOWS AT THE PUNCH LINE, AUGUST 24-27

Comedian LIZ MIELE (Comedy Central, NPR) brings a new hour of stand-up for a run of headlining shows at The Punch Line on Wednesday, August 24 thru Saturday, August 27. A career comedian, Liz started doing stand-up in NYC at age16. By age 18, she was profiled in The New Yorker, and at age 22, she appeared on Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham.” She has also appeared on Comedy Central’s “This Week at the Comedy Cellar,” NPR’s “Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me,” Hulu’s “Coming To The Stage,” AXS TV’s “Gotham Comedy Live,” and has several viral videos on Youtube, Instagram, and Tiktok.

As a headlining stand-up, Liz regularly tours internationally. Her first special, Self Help Me (1.4 Million views!) is available on YouTube. She has released three comedy albums and co-hosts the podcast, “2 Non Doctors.” Liz is also an author with the release of her first book, “Why Cats Are A**holes” which sold out its first printing and was hailed as “a very funny book” by comedy legend, Paula Poundstone.

LIZ MIELE @ The Punch Line
444 Battery Street
San Francisco, CA
(415) 397-7573

Wednesday, August 24th @ 8:00 PM
Thursday, August 25th @ 8:00 PM
Friday, August 26th @ 7:30 PM & 9:45 PM
Saturday, August 27th @ 7:30 PM & 9:45 PM

Tix & info: https://www.punchlinecomedyclub.com/Search?q=miele

Stand-Up Clips
VIDEO: Emotionally Exhausting - Full Special (2.6 Million Views!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvaDjXlrvVU

VIDEO: Feminist Sex Positions (2.4M views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYtcaC8DEmc

VIDEO: Dumped So Hard I Became Religious https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUomRk2a7D8

More at:
www.lizmiele.com
www.instagram.com/lizmiele
VIDEOS: www.youtube.com/lizmiele

COMEDIAN JON DALY ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM “DING DONG DELICIOUS” 

OUT JUNE 10TH vIA NORTHERN SPY

PREMIERS ONLINE MUSIC VIDEO FOR Music Video fOR Addicted To Computers

Genres: New Wave, Country, electro, Irish Folk, Lo-fi Guitar, Pop, Ska, Classic Rock

RIYL: Colleen Green, Reggie Watts, Tenacious D, Spinal Tap, Roxy Music, Devo, Islands, Man Man, Rancid, Jlin

Pre-order “Ding Dong Delicious” HERE 

Comedian JON DALY (Kroll Show, Curb Your Enthusiasm) announces his debut full-length album titled DING DONG DELICIOUS will be out FRIDAY, JUNE 10 via NORTHERN SPY RECORDS. Alongside the announcement, he premiered the music video for the ‘Kraftwerk-esque’ lead single Addicted to Computers featuring Martha Kelly and Fat Tony. He shared the following statement:

“Need to fill a soul hole? Try computers - they’re cheap, fast, and you can have sex with them! Validation City! Population: You! Heroin? Take a number! Ladies and gents, let’s tune out, drop in, and swipe right on fun! We’re Addicted To Computers!”

WATCH: Jon Daly, “Addicted To Computers” (Official Video)

“I’m just trying to write hits,” Jon Daly confesses of Ding Dong Delicious, his debut album. Known for his roles on: Kroll Show, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K., and Big Mouth, the comedian-cum-musician casts the net wide, cycling through a new genre with nearly every song, incorporating new wave, country, electro, Irish folk, lo-fi guitar, pop, ska, and classic rock. The effect is like that of scanning the radio dial, only it appears all of the DJs on every station have lost their minds. 

Joined by multi-instrumentalist Cyrus Ghahremani (Man Man), Daly provides vocals and saxophone and is backed up by a cast of players including Colleen Green, Devendra Banhart, Joe Wong (The Midnight Gospel), Mary Timony (of Helium and Ex Hex), and his brothers Matt and Austin Daly. The album picks up where Daly’s previous singles (including the internet-breaking Red Hot Chili Peppers spoof Abracadabralifornia and Lil Xan diss track “I’m Your Dad” left off, landing somewhere between pure silliness and pop sublimity. 

Drawing from Daly’s wealth of musical influence, which includes Roxy Music, the Johnny Cash/Kris Kristofferson/Willie Nelson/Waylon Jennings supergroup The Highwaymen, Devo, Islands, Man Man, King Tubby, the Chieftains, Rancid, and Jlin, the songs came together quickly with Daly often suggesting little more than a title and a genre before Ghahremani was busy generating any number of styles. From the Celtic folk idiocy of “Whistle Tap Johnny” to the vintage electronics sampling “Addicted to Computers” which is built on recordings of sounds made by outdated tech. Elsewhere, Daly explores (relatively) straight forward historical narratives (“Helen Keller”) and pens an ode to the 2017 psychological thriller The Snowman. Daly evokes the classic mode of a lazy Weird Al Yankovic on the Stones parody “Cheer Me Up” and provides a solemn country ballad response to DJ Khaled’s 2018 comments about cunnilingus on “Eatin’ Pussy With DJ Khaled.” And he’s right on time for the ska revival with the anthemic “Bring Back Ska” (“I thought it was a very colorful era,” Daly says of the genre’s nineties’ resurgence, highlighting household names like Buck-O-Nine in the lyrics). And lest you think Daly is only about jokes, there’s the Jesus and Mary Chain evoking Colleen Green duet “Profile Picture” and the charming “Love Is So Simple,” both of which feature sincere lyricism and direct performances by Daly. 

“It’s dumb,” Daly says of the album, “but also the most personal thing I’ve ever done.” Both ridiculous and genuinely fun, ‘Ding Dong Delicious’ is pure Jon Daly—an exuberant and hilarious ode to pop forms past and present. 

‘Ding Dong Delicious’ is out digitally and on baby blue vinyl on Friday, June 10. Available to pre-order from Northern Spy Records here.

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PRIDE MONTH FILMS TO WATCH: “JULIA SCOTTI: FUNNY THAT WAY”

“Julia Scotti: Funny That Way” Official Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z01ubBhiHD8

“Julia Scotti: Funny That Way” Now Streaming on All Platforms: https://geni.us/JuliaScottiFilm

The life of inspirational trans comedian JULIA SCOTTI is told in the critically-acclaimed documentary film “Julia Scotti: Funny That Way” now streaming on all platforms. Hailed as “our next Betty White” (Deadline) and notable as the first trans comedian to appear on “America’s Got Talent” the tender and triumphant story of New Jersey performer Julia Scotti is beautifully told through the lens of NYC director Susan Sandler (Crossing Delancey). At a time when the words gender dysphoria and gender reassignment surgery were rarely heard, Julia left behind a booming comedy career and started her journey to live as her authentic self. And everyone turned away—former wives, friends, family, comedy world buddies, and most painfully, her children. Julia reinvented herself, spent a decade teaching, and then several years ago, stepped back onto the stage and found her way back to the comedy world she loves and the family who had shut her out. 

Julia continues to perform her honest, relatable stand-up around the country, and she just released a brand new live comedy album ‘Primal Cuts’ (800 Pound Gorilla), but her journey to get to this point is quite unique and it involves family, acceptance and lots of humor. Watch “Julia Scotti: Funny That Way”, a film by Susan Sandler, streaming now on all platforms (100% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes!).   

“Julia Scotti: Funny That Way” film clips:
“You are a joy” https://vimeo.com/546010611
“They’re freaking out about my pee” https://vimeo.com/546010474
“Have you always wanted to be a comedian?” https://vimeo.com/546010287

Julia on “America’s Got Talent”:
Julia Scotti Geriatric Comic with a Surprise Full Audition Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yr62r4H5fNY

Stream Julia’s brand new comedy album ‘Primal Cuts' here: https://800PGR.lnk.to/PrimalCutsPR

Upcoming events:

“Julia Scotti: Funny That Way” Screening + Julia Scotti Live! Comedy Performance
Saturday, June 4 at aGLIFF Mini Film-A-Thon, Austin, TX
Tix & Info: https://www.agliff.org/pride/2022/6/4/julia-scotti-funny-that-way-film-live-comedy-show-with-julia

More at: https://geni.us/JuliaScottiFilm
https://www.juliascottifilm.com/

ORLANDO BAXTER “LIVE FROM SOUTH HIGH” COMEDY SPECIAL

PREMIERES FRIDAY, MAY 6TH AT 9PM ET / 6PM PT

WATCH IT FREE ON YOUTUBE

CLICK TO WATCH THE TRAILER!

In the new comedy special “LIVE FROM SOUTH HIGH”, teacher-turned-comedian ORLANDO BAXTER (Conan, truTV) performs in Worcester, MA, at South High School - the school that molded him as a student, then as a teacher, and finally helped turn him into the comedian he is today. To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, Orlando’s comedy special will be available to stream free on YouTube on Friday, May 6.

To film his new “Live from South High” comedy special, former public high school teacher Orlando Baxter returned to his alma mater and performed in front of a live audience which included his former teachers and colleagues—and much of the content includes hilarious takes which draw from his experiences in the education system. Whether you are an educator or someone who never took that career path, you’ll find plenty of laughs watching “Live from South High”!

Catch the Premiere of Orlando Baxter “Live from South High” free on YouTube at 9 PM (ET) / 6 PM (PT) streaming here: https://youtu.be/aVeZoINegmg

After launching onto the Boston comedy scene in 2005, Orlando Baxter quickly became one of the area’s hottest young comics. His fresh perspective and unique relatability soon made this former high school teacher a fan favorite and led to a string of finalist positions in contests and festivals all over the world. He made his late night TV debut on CONAN and also has appeared on B.E.T.’s ‘50 Central’, ‘Laff Mobb’s Laff Track’ on truTV—and more. His DryBar comedy special “Glorified Baby Sitter” has over 10M views on YouTube and Facebook. He also co-wrote and co-starred in the feature film “Salesmen” now streaming on Amazon. Orlando has opened for Whitney Cummings and Jo Koy and currently tours across the country performing stand-up at clubs, colleges and festivals.

Orlando performs on CONAN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGjm0kRa_YU

“Being a Teacher is the Worst Job” Stand-Up Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_8GhzLOLu8

More at: orlandobaxter.com
@orlandobaxtercomedy

FOIL ARMS & HOG: LIVE!
IRISH SKETCH TRIO BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND FOR FALL DATES

TICKETS AT https://www.foilarmsandhog.ie/tour

FOIL ARMS & HOG, Ireland’s top sketch comedy group, bring their newest live show back for dates this fall. After selling out their spring tour, the prolific Dublin-based trio are back by popular demand for more U.S. dates plus a sold-out show in Vancouver. Sean Finegan (Foil), Conor McKenna (Arms), and Sean Flanagan (Hog) are viral video stars with over 500 MILLION HITS and a massive global fanbase of followers who anxiously await their weekly comedy video posts. While many fans know the trio for their online sketches, it’s in their live show where Foil Arms & Hog really shine. A mix of sketch comedy, audience participation, and improvisation, the trio have been touring for over nine years to audience and critical acclaim including sold out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe 2009-2019 and Best Reviewed show 2018 and 2019.

Foil Arms & Hog sold out their spring tour dates and return this fall for more shows, some of which have already sold out! Don’t miss Foil Arms & Hog on tour with over an hour of scripted sketches, twisted characters, musicand the occasional, unintentional improvisation.

VIDEOS
Irish Lad at the Embassy of the USA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ragCNuEMXI 

Getting Past Canadian Immigration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VMcFrS1RwQ

https://www.foilarmsandhog.ie/
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GREG PROOPS ANNOUNCES NEW COMEDY ALBUM

‘IN THE CITY’ OUT MAY 6 ON ASPECIALTHING RECORDS

GREG PROOPS announces the release of his new comedy album, ‘IN THE CITY’ out FRIDAY, MAY 6 on ASPECIALTHING RECORDS. Known for his work on hit improv show, “Whose Line is it Anyway?”, his podcast “The Smartest Man in the World”, his book, The Smartest Book in the World, his live shows, and four previous stand-up albums, Proops is a legend in the comedy world. To record his new album ‘In The City‘, he returned to San Francisco to ring in 2022 in front of a lively crowd. Glad to ditch the Zoom comedy of Covid times, Proops shined bright on stage at the Punch Line, rolling through hilarious observations of human behavior and misbehavior, travel tales, experiences with mild anesthesia, and more, before leading the audience in a New Year’s countdown to wrap his set.

PRE-SAVE ‘IN THE CITY’: https://bstlnk.to/inthecity

Greg Proops is a stand-up comic best known for his unpredictable appearances on “Whose Line is it Anyway?” and as the host of the award-seeking podcast, The Smartest Man in the World. He also hosts the popular podcast, The Greg Proops Film Club, covering old and new movies, available on iTunes. Greg has lent his voice to Hell and Back, Star Wars the Phantom Menace, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and was the voice of Bob the Builder. His nonfiction book, The Smartest Book in The World (Touchstone), praised as “Funny, political, literate, and bold—all at once” (New York Journal of Books), is out now. You can also find Greg on tour with “Whose Line is it Anyway?” throughout 2022. Find dates and tickets at: https://www.whoselive.com/

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Greg Proops at Just for Laughs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1_8pUscU9Q

More Greg Proops at:
http://www.gregproops.com/
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ASPECIALTHING RECORDS is a Los Angeles-based independent comedy record label owned and operated by Matt Belknap and Ryan McManemin. Stemming from an online message board, aspecialthing records has taken a D.I.Y. approach to producing and distributing the finest stand-up comedy albums since 2006. AST is home to Patton Oswalt’s Grammy Award-winning album ‘Talking for Clapping’ as well as outstanding releases from Bob Odenkirk, Paul F. Tompkins, Doug Benson, Greg Proops, Jen Kirkman, Wyatt Cenac, Karen Kilgariff, Kyle Kinane, and many more. AST looks forward to expanding their catalog while continuing their dedication to exceptional emerging and established comics. Stream AST releases at: https://astrecords.com/collections/releases

RETT SMITH RELEASES NEW ‘AMERICANA DRUGS’ EP

FEATURING THE SINGLE “I’LL STILL STAY” WITH JESSICA LEA MAYFIELD

Texas songwriter RETT SMITH today releases his newest effort, ‘Americana Drugs’ EP, which picks right up where his sophomore album titled ‘What The Walls Cannot See’ left off. Released last fall, the album received high praise as “a dark and brooding platter that sounds like Nick Cave raised on Texas songwriters” (Austin Chronicle). Produced by Rett and Jason Burt, (Leon Bridges, Khruangbin, Paul Cauthen) who mixed it along with Tom Soares (Erykah Badu), it was further hailed as “Smith’s most refined offering yet” (KUTX).

Just before hitting stages at SXSW 2022, Rett announced his new ‘Americana Drugs’ EP and released the lead single ‘I’ll Still Stay’ featuring Jessica Lea Mayfield, the most orchestral of the EP tracks, the rest of which lean toward that gritty, smoldering sound that’s signature Rett Smith. He also did all the production on the EP which he wrote and recorded in his Austin home studio this winter.

Of the new EP, Rett says:
“This is my first album completely self-produced and recorded. I wrote everything as well. This was very much a self-driven and recorded record that I made in January here in Austin at my home studio. I think the overall feel of the EP is expounding on the same heavy topics lyrically while bringing in much more of my guitar playing / musicianship. The control I needed to make these songs was only possible by producing it all myself.” 

Listen to ‘Americana Drugs’ here

Stream album single “I’ll Still Stay” here

After spending a few years living in New York, L.A., and Nashville, Texas native Rett returned to the Lone Star State, settled into Austin and released his solo album ‘What The Walls Cannot See’ as the proper follow up to his smoldering 2020 LP ‘Giving Up On Quitting’ which earned “Best New Music” nods from American Songwriter, No Depression, and FLOOD, among others.

Featuring a dark and moody Americana sound steeped in his West Texas roots, ‘What The Walls Cannot See’ produced three album singles including premiere track “The Hook”, a duet with Jessica Lea Mayfield. Second single, “Cold Air”, came out with an accompanying music video reflecting the song’s sense of isolation and being on the very edge of giving in. Austin’s NPR station KUTX premiered third single “Pick Up The Pieces” with a Song of the Day feature along with the accompanying music video, praising “both’ll captivate you right off the bat with its brooding, sweet-but-sinister style”.

‘What The Walls Cannot See’ is available digitally and on vinyl: https://ingroov.es/what-the-walls-cannot-qua-d

“Smith writes with a somber intensity, yet remains compellingly melodic from the sunken, gasping chasms”–Austin Chronicle

“a dark Americana record that showcases the songwriter’s evolution as well as his ties to his Texas origins” –Texas Music

“the musical talent needs to be part of your life” –Hill Country News

http://rettsmithmusic.com/

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HARI KONDABOLU ON TOUR

Comedian HARI KONDABOLU brings a new hour of stand-up on his first tour since the pandemic hit. Hari has performed on Comedy Central, Conan, Jimmy Kimmel Live, his Netflix comedy special “Warn Your Relatives”, made a number of ‘Best Of’ lists, and he’s released two chart-topping comedy albums: MAINSTREAM AMERICAN COMIC and WAITING FOR 2042. A public radio favorite, Hari has been guest on Fresh Air, All Things Considered, Code Switch and he can be heard regularly on Wait Wait...Don’t Tell Me! He was also a writer and correspondent for the critically acclaimed TV show, Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell and co-hosted the hit podcast Politically Re-Active with Kamau. Hari’s critically acclaimed documentary, The Problem with Apu about the stereotypical character on The Simpsons created a lot of conversations which continue to this day. It is now used in high school, college and grad school curriculums around the U.S. and is currently streaming on HBO Max.

Tickets are now on sale for Hari’s 2022 Tour. Find dates and ticket links at: https://harikondabolu.com/tour/

“one of the most exciting political comics in stand-up” —The New York Times

“Kondabolu somehow manages to wrangle laughs out of some of the most infuriating facets of life” —Mashable

“Recognized as one of the fiercest and funniest political comedians working today, Kondabolu delivers intelligent and humorous takedowns of racism, sexism and classism.” —The Isthmus

Hari performs on Conan: http://teamcoco.com/celebs/hari-kondabolu

‘Warn Your Relatives’ trailer: https://youtu.be/R4pckD4HyY0

More at: harikondabolu.com
@harikondabolu on socials

LETTERKENNY LIVE! U.S. TOUR IS UNDERWAY!

FEATURING NINE CAST MEMBERS FROM THE HIT COMEDY, NEW ORIGINAL SKETCHES + MORE

PRESENTED BY PUPPERS GOLDEN LAGER AND PRODUCED BY NEW METRIC MEDIA

The stars of the wildly popular award-winning Crave and Hulu Original Series LETTERKENNY return to the stage for the first time since March 2020 to bring the acclaimed 90-minute comedy experience “PUPPERS GOLDEN LAGER PRESENTS LETTERKENNY LIVE!” to the U.S. Setting out with two sold-out shows in Portland tonight, Letterkenny Live! stars Jared Keeso (Wayne), Nathan Dales (Daryl), Michelle Mylett (Katy), K. Trevor Wilson (Dan), Dylan Playfair (Reilly), Andrew Herr (Jonesy), Tyler Johnston (Stewart), Evan Stern (Roald), Mark Forward (Coach), and Jacob Tierney (Pastor Glen), and the tour launches today in Portland, OR, and travels to major cities across the U.S. including: Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Nashville, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Washington—and more—before wrapping in Minneapolis on May 4. The highly anticipated live event is produced by New Metric Media.

The hit comedy series Letterkenny revolves around the dustups Wayne (Keeso) and his pals get into with their small-town rivals. For the hicks, skids and hockey players of Letterkenny, getting your ass kicked is a legitimate concern on a day-to-day basis. Now in its 10th season, watch Letterkenny streaming exclusively on Hulu in the U.S. and Crave in Canada. And watch for the new spin-off “Shoresy” which debuts on Hulu later this spring.

“Letterkenny Live!” tickets & info: www.letterkenny.tv

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RETT SMITH RELEASES NEW SINGLE WITH JESSICA LEA MAYFIELD

NEW 'AMERICANA DRUGS' EP OUT THIS SPRING

SXSW SHOWS ANNOUNCED

Hear new single I’LL STILL STAY here

Austin songwriter RETT SMITH has just released a new single, I’LL STILL STAY, a duet with Jessica Lea Mayfield. The song is the first single from his forthcoming AMERICANA DRUGS EP, produced by Rett and set for release this spring. The EP is the follow up to his sophomore album, WHAT THE WALLS CANNOT SEE which was produced by Rett and Jason Burt, (Leon Bridges, Khruangbin, Paul Cauthen) who mixed it along with Tom Soares (Erykah Badu). Upon its release last year, it received high praise as “Smith's most refined offering yet” (KUTX) and “a dark and brooding platter that sounds like Nick Cave raised on Texas songwriters” (Austin Chronicle).

Of new single I’LL STILL STAY, Rett says, “Having Jessica Lea Mayfield join me again is such a privilege. The honesty and pain she provokes in her delivery of the lyric I find hauntingly beautiful, and impacts me deeply every time I listen. I cannot overstate how incredibly fortunate I feel to collaborate with such a true artist.”

Stream new single I’LL STILL STAY here

RETT ALSO ANNOUNCES PERFORMANCES AT SXSW:
Sat 3/12 - SXSW Second Stage
Sun 3/13 - Side One Track One & 101x Homegrown Live at Hotel Vegas & Volstead
Sat 3/19 - Official SXSW Showcase at The Driskill
RSVP HERE: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/4064553-rett-smith

After spending a few years living in New York, L.A. and Nashville, Texas native Rett Smith returned to the Lone Star State, settled into Austin and released his solo album WHAT THE WALLS CANNOT SEE as the proper follow up to his smoldering 2020 LP GIVING UP ON QUITTING which earned “Best New Music” nods from American Songwriter, No Depression, and FLOOD, among others.

Featuring a dark and moody Americana sound steeped in his West Texas roots, WHAT THE WALLS CANNOT SEE produced three album singles including premiere track THE HOOK, a duet with Jessica Lea Mayfield. Second single, COLD AIR, came out with an accompanying music video reflecting the song’s sense of isolation and being on the very edge of giving in. Austin’s NPR station KUTX premiered third single PICK UP THE PIECES with a Song of the Day feature along with the accompanying music video, praising “both’ll captivate you right off the bat with its brooding, sweet-but-sinister style”.

WHAT THE WALLS CANNOT SEE is available digitally and on vinyl: https://ingroov.es/what-the-walls-cannot-qua-d

“Smith writes with a somber intensity, yet remains compellingly melodic from the sunken, gasping chasms” –Austin Chronicle

“A dark Americana record that showcases the songwriter’s evolution as well as his ties to his Texas origins” –Texas Music

“the musical talent needs to be part of your life” –Hill Country News

http://rettsmithmusic.com/

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KATIE HANNIGAN (THE LATE SHOW) DEBUT COMEDY ALBUM

'FEELING OF EMPTINESS' OUT MARCH 18

Comedian and writer KATIE HANNIGAN will release her debut comedy album ‘FEELING OF EMPTINESS’ on MARCH 18. Katie returned to her home state of Indiana to record her favorite hits from her past 12 years as a comedian in NYC and is self-producing the 19 track album full of her hilarious insights and experiences. Katie made her late night debut on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and has appeared on Comedy Central in addition to being a New Face at Just For Laughs Montreal. She has also appeared on The Travel Channel, MTV, and HBO Max, and regularly performs around NY at New York Comedy Club, Stand Up New York, and The Comedy Cellar.

Katie co-hosts the comedic lifestyle podcast Lady Journey and its companion blog with comic Sarah Tollemache. She wrote “Death Hacks”, an original horror comedy series, with Augenblick Studios for SnapChat and her web series “Moments in Time” was a finalist in the 2020 Yes And Laughter Lab series. Katie developed a game show, “Miss Information”, for the History Channel, and collaborated with Corinne Fisher in the 2015 FringeNYC show, The Comedienne Project.

VIDEO: Katie performs on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and gets creative with health insurance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl9hADhhc80

VIDEO: Katie Hannigan stand-up at The Comedy Cellar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFZ5su_l8o8

KATIE HANNIGAN
‘FEELING OF EMPTINESS’
BUY/STREAM THE ALBUM AT https://www.katiehannigan.com/album

1. Pandemic
2. Roomies
3. Living in Sin
4. Relationship
5. Looking for Love
6. Rich Daddy Poor Daddy
7. Marriage Material
8. Health Care
9. Liberal Arts Degree
10. Walk of Shame
11. Teaching Preschool
12. “The” Pill
13. Having Kids
14. Four Eyes
15. Women are Crazy
16. Bathroom Humor
17. Reefer Badness
18. Happy Endings
19. Odd Jobs

Lady Journey (episode 108), in which Katie describes her decision to self-produce her comedy album as well as her process: https://ladyjourney.org/108-producing-a-comedy-album-and-hygge/

More at: https://www.katiehannigan.com/

ALEX HOOPER ANNOUNCES NEW COMEDY ALBUM

‘CALM DOWN, PEASANTS’ OUT FEBRUARY 25

PRE-ORDER AVAILABLE VIA ASPECIALTHING RECORDS

Comedian ALEX HOOPER announces the release of his new comedy album ‘CALM DOWN, PEASANTS’ out FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25 on ASPECIALTHING RECORDS.

Known for his rampant energy, positive attitude, and dark humor, Alex brought it all to the stage in Pittsburgh to record the follow-up to his debut, ‘Hugs. Drugs. Pugs.’ Enjoy frolicking with Hooper through stories about the invention of the Lazy Susan, slacklines and life lessons, sex parties, drug wish lists, and lots more. Pre-orders available now. Press listen below.

BUY/STREAM ‘CALM DOWN, PEASANTS’ at: https://bstlnk.to/peasants

Alex Hooper was sculpted in Baltimore, MD. As a troubled weirdo, he tried on many hats before realizing only comedy could tame his hair. Alex is best known as the America’s Got Talent comedian who infamously roasted the judging panel and the only contestant ever to get a “yes” from Simon Cowell and a “no” from the rest of the judges. His audition went viral and Alex was invited back again, this time making it all the way to the live shows. In total, his performances have over 100 million views! Other credits include Comedy Central’s Roast Battle, Corporate, New Girl, and Nickelodeon. His hilarious self-help book, Roast Yourself To Happiness (available on Amazon), and his Pug Yoga Calendar was featured on Ellen. Alex was named one of Funny or Die’s 15 Funniest Comics to Follow and Good Deed Seats included him in their list of The 40 Best Up & Coming Comedians. He also created CRAVE, a unique comedy and dance party experience, which has been recognized by The LA Times, LA Weekly and Thrillist and toured to multiple festivals. He’s been seen in sitcoms, commercials, and walking on tightropes in the park.

More at: hoopercomedy.com

Find Alex on socials, upcoming show dates, free Roasting Guide, and more at: https://campsite.bio/hooperhairpuff

ASPECIALTHING RECORDS (AST) is a Los Angeles-based independent comedy record label owned and operated by Matt Belknap and Ryan McManemin. Stemming from an online message board, aspecialthing records has taken a D.I.Y. approach to producing and distributing the finest stand-up comedy albums since 2006. AST is home to Patton Oswalt’s Grammy Award-winning album ‘Talking for Clapping’ as well as outstanding releases from Bob Odenkirk, Paul F. Tompkins, Doug Benson, Greg Proops, Jen Kirkman, Wyatt Cenac, Karen Kilgariff, Kyle Kinane and many more. AST looks forward to expanding their catalog while continuing their dedication to exceptional emerging and established comics. Stream AST releases at: https://astrecords.com/collections/releases

DANA GOULD’S “HANGING WITH DOCTOR Z” SEASON 2 COMING FEBRUARY 14

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS “WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC, MARIA BAMFORD, DAVE FOLEY, HANK AZARIA,
DAVID KOECHNER, RON FUNCHES, JEFF GARLIN, PENN JILLETTE, BOBCAT GOLDTHWAIT, HANNAH EINBINDER, AND GARY ANTHONY WILLIAMS

Comedian, writer and actor Dana Gould (The Simpsons, Stan Against Evil, Joy Ride) returns with season 2 of his original series “Hanging with Doctor Z” with a brand new episode featuring Dave Foley now streaming on YouTube. Set in a golden age of talk shows, "Hanging with Doctor Z" features eccentric 1970s era talk show host Doctor Z (played by Dana) interviewing current celebrity guests as themselves. It is Space Ghost: Coast to Coast meets Between Two Ferns as “Hanging with Doctor Z" season 2 features 12 brand new episodes rolled out weekly with upcoming guests including "Weird Al" Yankovic, Maria Bamford, Hank Azaria, David Koechner, Ron Funches, Jeff Garlin, Penn Jillette, Bobcat Goldthwait, Hannah Einbinder and Gary Anthony Williams. 

"Hanging with Doctor Z” Season 2 Premieres Today!
Watch & Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_x_x02sLV3d2uE_kDLK9Rg

A movie star and more, this simian standout is a triple threat: actor, singer, dancer AND raconteur! From starring on the silver screen to swinging in the glory days of Vegas, Doctor Z has been there and done that. He’s worked, played, cavorted and romped with everyone who was anyone, and some more that were nobodies. Doctor Z is a one-man history of show business. In season 1, Doctor Z sat down with special guests Paget Brewster, Will Forte, Bobcat Goldthwait, Dana Gould, Tim Meadows, Patton Oswalt, Andy Richter, Janet Varney and Steven Weber. 

"Hanging with Doctor Z" Season 1 & 2 available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_x_x02sLV3d2uE_kDLK9Rg

 More at: hangingwithdoctorz.com/
IG @hangingwithdoctorz
Twitter @hanging_z

Dana Gould began his professional comedy career at the age of seventeen. Between Comedy Central, HBO and Showtime, Dana has six solo stand-up comedy specials to his credit and he has appeared on CONAN, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Late Show with David Letterman, and Maron. As an actor, Dana has had memorable turns on Seinfield and Parks and Rec, is one of the few actors to play his live-action self on Family Guy and The Simpsons. Dana was also a co-executive producer and performed several voices on The Simpsons, was a producer on Parks and Rec, the creator and executive producer of the IFC horror-comedy series Stan Against Evil, a writer/performer on the original Ben Stiller Show and he co-created MTV’s Super Adventure Team.

In addition, Dana adapted Rod Serling’s early, original draft of the screenplay for Planet of the Apes as a graphic novel for Boom! Comics. Dana can be found portraying Doctor Z (Doctor Zaius) in full make up by Andy Schoneberg on his own original series, Hanging With Doctor Z on YouTube, where he, as Doctor Z, interviews famous guests.

A career stand-up, Dana continues to perform regularly across the country. Dana’s latest comedy album, Mr. Funny Man (Kill Rock Stars) debuted at #1 on iTunes. Most recently, Dana and Bobcat Goldthwait collaborated on the 100% Fresh, critically-praised documentary concert film Joy Ride, now available for streaming.

More at: danagould.com

PUPPERS GOLDEN LAGER PRESENTS RESCHEDULED U.S. TOUR DATES FOR LETTERKENNY LIVE! 2022 

LETTERKENNY LIVE! FEATURES NINE CAST MEMBERS FROM THE HIT COMEDY, PLUS NEW ORIGINAL SKETCHES + MORE

The stars of the wildly popular, award-winning Crave and Hulu Original Series, LETTERKENNY have announced their return to the stage for the first time since March 2020 with an amended U.S. tour scheduled for the acclaimed 90-minute comedy experience, “PUPPERS GOLDEN LAGER PRESENTS LETTERKENNY LIVE!”. As previously announced, the live event will feature nine of the beloved cast members along with never-before-seen sketches—and more. The highly anticipated live event is produced by New Metric Media.

Starring Jared Keeso (Wayne), Nathan Dales (Daryl), Michelle Mylett (Katy), K. Trevor Wilson (Dan), Dylan Playfair (Reilly), Andrew Herr (Jonesy), Tyler Johnston (Stewart), Evan Stern (Roald), Mark Forward (Coach), and Jacob Tierney (Pastor Glen), “Letterkenny Live!” is set to return on March 10, 2022 in Portland, OR, and travel to major cities across the U.S. including: Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Nashville, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Washington—and more—before wrapping in Minneapolis on May 4.

Exclusively available for streaming on Crave in Canada and Hulu in the U.S., Letterkenny revolves around the dustups Wayne (Keeso) and his pals get into with their small-town rivals. For the hicks, skids, and hockey players of Letterkenny, getting your ass kicked is a legitimate concern on a day-to-day basis. Catch Season 10 of Letterkenny streaming now.

“Letterkenny Live!” info & tickets at: www.letterkenny.tv

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COMEDIAN JULIA SCOTTI FILM SCREENING & STAND-UP SHOW

SUNDAY, MARCH 13 AT STAND UP NEW YORK

“JULIA SCOTTI: FUNNY THAT WAY” is the documentary film about the life of comedian Julia Scotti, that will be screened at Stand Up NY followed by a special appearance and stand-up set by Julia on Sunday, March 13. “Julia Scotti: Funny That Way” follows the New Jersey native who, for decades, was known as Rick Scotti, a successful comedian who was hitting his stride in the comedy boom of the 80’s, appearing with the likes of Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock and winning Showtime’s Funniest Person in New Jersey contest. Fast-forward to now as the trans comedian, and first trans comedian to appear on “America’s Got Talent”, returns as “the crazy old lady of comedy” in the tender, funny—and triumphant comeback story—“Julia Scotti: Funny That Way”.

Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z01ubBhiHD8

“Julia Scotti: Funny That Way” Screening + Julia Scotti Live Comedy Performance
Sunday, March 13 @ Stand Up NY
236 West 78th St. NYC 10024 // (917) 540-9028
Doors @ 3:30PM - Show @ 4:00PM
Tix & Info: https://www.standupny.com/show/julia-scotti-funny-that-way/

At a time when the words gender dysphoria and gender reassignment surgery were rarely heard, successful NJ comedian Rick Scotti’s true awakening at age forty-seven led to a new identity as Julia Scotti. And then everyone turned away—former wives, friends, family, comedy world buddies, and most painfully, Julia was shut out from any contact with her children. Julia reinvented herself, spent a decade teaching, and then several years ago, stepped back on stage and began her journey back to the world she loves. Her children reached out to her after 15 years of silence. “Julia Scotti: Funny That Way”, a film by Susan Sandler, is 100% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and streaming now on all platforms.

PRAISE FOR “JULIA SCOTTI: FUNNY THAT WAY”:

“a truly inspiring journey” — Film Threat

“This surprising, soulful portrait is so well-crafted it flows like water” — Screen Invasion

“I highly recommend you watch “Julia Scotti: Funny That Way”. It will sadden you, move you, bring you joy, and restore your faith in humans.” —Instinct

JuliaScotti stand-up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6msBqtZ_mYk

More at: https://geni.us/JuliaScottiFilm
https://www.juliascottifilm.com/

SF SKETCHFEST ANNOUNCES RESCHEDULED DATES

20TH ANNIVERSARY COMEDY FESTIVAL

JANUARY 20-FEBRUARY 5, 2023

San Francisco, CA / January 14, 2022 -- SF SKETCHFEST is excited to announce new dates for the 20th Anniversary comedy festival. After having to postpone the 2022 festival due to the ongoing pandemic, SF Sketchfest has been rescheduled for January 20 through February 5, 2023. SF Sketchfest 2023 will host the vast majority of the shows and events originally scheduled for 2022, details of which will be announced in the coming weeks. In the meantime, the festival asks ticket holders who purchased tickets for the 2022 festival to hang on to their tickets as the festival reaches out to each and every ticket holder as soon as possible with new dates, details, and options.

SF Sketchfest co-founders Cole Stratton, David Owen, and Janet Varney say, “While we’re disappointed to spend another year apart, the health and safety of our audience, performers, and staff comes first. Due to venue availability, 2023 is the earliest we can present the festival as planned, but we can’t wait to safely laugh along with you then! And thank you for your patience while we’ve been working to reschedule these shows. We are beyond grateful for your support!”

Watch this space for further announcements and updates, as well as at sfsketchfest.com.

SF SKETCHFEST ANNOUNCES POSTPONEMENT OF 2022 FESTIVAL

Due to the ongoing pandemic and rising Covid Omicron cases, SF Sketchfest announces the postponement of the 2022 comedy festival originally scheduled for January 7-23 in San Francisco. Bringing people together to laugh and celebrate comedy is what SF Sketchfest does best, and until it is safe to do so, the festival will hit pause on the events planned for next month.

“The safety of our artists, staff, and audiences is our number one priority. Over the past week we have had many artists reach out to us to express concern about traveling and performing at a time when the Covid Omicron variant is causing increased positive cases and breakthrough infections around the country. We have also had some artists and staff members test positive for Covid. Faced with multiple artist, show, and flight cancellations, we have made the tough decision to postpone the festival to a later date, which will be announced in the coming weeks. Our goal is to keep as much of the original lineup intact as possible,” say festival co-founders Cole Stratton, David Owen, and Janet Varney. “As always, we are grateful for the continued support and understanding of the comedy fans and community and look forward to rescheduling SF Sketchfest.”

The festival is asking all ticket holders to hold on to their tickets while dates are being rescheduled. Once new dates are announced, all ticket holders will be contacted directly with options. All ticketing-related questions can be directed to boxoffice@sfsketchfest.com.

Updates and info at sfsketchfest.com

SF SKETCHFEST ANNOUNCES ADDITIONS TO LINEUP FOR 20TH ANNIVERSARY COMEDY FESTIVAL IN SAN FRANCISCO, JANUARY 7-23

TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT SFSKETCHFEST.COM

SF SKETCHFEST adds new shows including:
* Avatar: Braving the Elements with Janet Varney and Dante Basco
* Weed + Grub live! with Mike Glazer and Mary Jane Gibson
* Lake Bell and Michaela Watkins added to a special “Role Models” Live Read with David Cross, Ken Marino, Adam Scott, Bobb’e J. Thompson, David Wain, Matt Walsh—and more
* Ken Jennings joins Let’s Make A Poop with Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, “Weird Al” Yankovic—and more
* Mary Lynn Rajskub added to Wheels Off with Rhett Miller, the stellar casts of Selected Shorts, and Will You Accept This Rose.

View the full SF Sketchfest lineup at: https://sfsketchfest.com/2022-lineup/

SF Sketchfest schedule and tickets to all shows: https://sfsketchfest.com/schedule-and-tickets/

SF SKETCHFEST ANNOUNCES INITIAL LINEUP FOR 20TH ANNIVERSARY COMEDY FESTIVAL IN SAN FRANCISCO, JANUARY 7-23

TICKETS ON SALE SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21 AT 10AM PT / 1PM ET AT SFSKETCHFEST.COM

SF SKETCHFEST TO HONOR ENTERTAINMENT ICONS WITH TRIBUTES TO CHEECH & CHONG, LARAINE NEWMAN, AND DAVID ALAN GRIER; AN ALL-STAR ROAST OF BRUCE CAMPBELL; “PERFECT STRANGERS” 35TH ANNIVERSARY WITH MARK LINN-BAKER AND BRONSON PINCHOT, “VIVA VARIETY” 25TH ANNIVERSARY WITH THOMAS LENNON, KERRI KENNEY-SILVER AND MICHAEL IAN BLACK, A CELEBRATION OF EUGENE MIRMAN AND HIS WONDERFULLY WEIRD “EUGENE MIRMAN COMEDY FESTIVAL”, A SPECIAL “ROLE MODELS” LIVE READ WITH DAVID CROSS, JANE LYNCH, KEN MARINO, ADAM SCOTT, BOBB’E J. THOMPSON, DAVID WAIN, MATT WALSH—AND MORE.

THE FESTIVAL ALSO INCLUDES APPEARANCES BY THE 1491s, ASIAN AF, MARIA BAMFORD, DOUG BENSON, THE BLACK VERSION, MARIO CANTONE, D’ARCY CARDEN, JANEANE GAROFALO, SHARON GLESS, DANA GOULD, JOHN HODGMAN, TONY HALE, SIMON HELBERG, THE IMPROVISED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY, MOSHE KASHER, TIM KAZURINSKY, NATASHA LEGGERO, PUDDLES PITY PARTY, KRISTEN SCHAAL, JENNIFER TILLY, PAUL F. TOMPKINS, TRIUMPH THE INSULT COMIC DOG, SARAH VOWELL, REGGIE WATTS, GEORGE WENDT, UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE, “WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC, CAST MEMBERS FROM “FUTURAMA,” “PINKY AND THE BRAIN,” “MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000,”—AND MUCH MORE

“one of the Bay Area’s most impressive events” —MERCURY NEWS

“an insane amount of seriously amazing comedy events” —BROOKLYNVEGAN

“the place for local and big-time talent alike to showcase their unique and hilarious comedy stylings” —SFSTATION

San Francisco, CA / November 19, 2021 — SF SKETCHFEST announces the initial lineup for the 20TH ANNIVERSARY COMDEDY FESTIVAL taking place JANUARY 7-23 in venues across San Francisco. For the 20th Anniversary festival, audiences can expect another outstanding year of programming and fun as SF Sketchfest will host major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming acts for non-stop entertainment including sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, cast reunions, tributes, live podcasts, storytelling, panels—and more!

Tickets for all shows on sale Sunday, November 21 @ 10AM PT / 1PM ET @ sfsketchfest.com

The 2022 SF Sketchfest features live in-person Tributes, including the 50th Anniversary Celebration of comedy legends Cheech and Chong with Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong in conversation with Ben Fong-Torres; original “Saturday Night Live” cast-member and trailblazing comedian Laraine Newman with friends Dana Gould, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Maurice LaMarche, Rob Paulsen, and Cole Stratton; actor and comedian David Alan Grier (“In Living Color”) in conversation; an all-star Roast of iconic cult actor and “Evil Dead” star Bruce Campbell with guests Jeffrey Combs, Sharon Gless, Kane Hodder, Cassandra Peterson (AKA Elvira, Mistress of the Dark), Ted Raimi and Jennifer Tilly with “Roastmaster” Dana Gould; TV’s classic sitcom “Perfect Strangers” 35th Anniversary with Mark Linn-Baker and Bronson Pinchot; beloved Comedy Central series “Viva Variety” 25th Anniversary Tribute: A Very Special Evening with Mr. and the former Mrs. Laupin and Johnny Blue Jeans, aka Thomas Lennon, Kerri Kenney-Silver and Michael Ian Black, in conversation with Ken Marino; Let’s Make a Poop! With Triumph the Insult Comic Dog and celebrity panelists including “Weird Al” Yankovic; “Role Models” Live Read with David Cross, Beth Dover, Nyima Funk, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Phil LaMarr, Joe Lo Truglio, Jane Lynch, Ken Marino, A.D. Miles, Adam Scott, Bobb’e J. Thompson, David Wain, Matt Walsh (and more!), with live music by the Red Room Orchestra; a night with indigenous sketch comedy group The 1491s (featured in FX’s critically-acclaimed series “Reservation Dogs”); The 5 Year Anniversary of the 10 Year Anniversary of the Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival with Eugene Mirman and friends Janeane Garofalo, Kristen Schaal, Sarah Vowell, Reggie Watts, and more.

Returning festival favorites include the hit legal arbitration podcast Judge John Hodgman, improv from the Upright Citizens Brigade ASSSSCAT with Matt Besser, D’Arcy Carden, Matt Walsh, and more; Asian AF, The Black Version, The Improvised Shakespeare Company, and more.

Audiences can attend live recordings of popular podcasts including Alchemy This with Kevin Pollak, the uplifting Gettin’ Better with Ron Funches, John Hodgman & Adam Savage: Spin-a-Wheel Conversation, Jordan, Jesse, Go!, Lady to Lady, the ever-fascinating Stuff You Should Know with Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant, Talking Simpsons, and more.

The festival also hosts a fantastic lineup for storytelling and theater events with The Comedy Pack: an afternoon of short comedies by Eugene Pack starring Tony Hale, Tim Kazurinsky, Oscar Nuñez, Jennifer Tilly, George Wendt, and more; Bruce and Friend Kevin with The Kids in the Hall alums Bruce McCulloch and Kevin McDonald; Lottie Platchett Took a Hatchet! with Drew Droege, Tom Lenk, Ryan Garcia, Tom DeTrinis and Pete Zias; The Medievalists: a play reading by Sketchfest mainstay Bill Corbett with Paget Brewster, Jason Ritter, James Urbaniak and more; Mortified; Porchlight: A Storytelling Series with guests David Cross, Chris Garcia, A.D. Miles, Ify Nwadiwe, and Atsuko, hosted by Beth Lisick and Arline Klatte, with music by Marc Capelle; RISK! with Kevin Allison and storytellers Mary Jo Pehl, Jonah Ray, Shalewa Sharpe, and more; Stop Joking for 100 Years And Other Requests From My Kid (Stories of Parenting and Childhood) with Eugene Mirman, Nore Davis, Jena Friedman, Janeane Garofalo, Dana Gould, Natasha Leggero, Bobby Tisdale, Reggie Watts, and more.

The SF Sketchfest Dozen, a yearly spotlight on twelve top comedians, is once again stacked with a dazzling array of diverse talent, featuring Fumi Abe, Mike Drucker, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Amy Miller, Will Miles, Johnny Pemberton, Nori Reed, Shalewa Sharpe, Blair Socci, Sam Tallent, Jenny Yang, and Zach Zimmerman.

SF Sketchfest hosts many of the current up-and-coming headlining stand-up comedians from around the country including the variety shows Choose Your Own Adventure, Comedy Psychos, Filipino AF, Uptown Showdown; plus stand-up appearances by perennial festival favorites like Maria Bamford, Todd Barry, Joel Kim Booster, RB Butcher, Atsuko, Shane Torres, Brent Weinbach, Sasheer Zamata, and more.

To celebrate its 20th year, SF Sketchfest is thrilled to feature original artwork by legendary animator and cartoonist Bill Plympton, who has collaborated with artists as diverse as Madonna, Kanye West, and “Weird Al” Yankovic, and who was saluted by the festival in 2019. Mr. Plympton’s custom art for the festival reimagines the origins of the festival’s three-headed logo, and honors the many years of belly laughs that audiences have brought to the event.

Tickets for all shows on sale Sunday, November 21 @ 10AM PT / 1PM ET @ sfsketchfest.com

SPECIAL EVENTS & LIVE IN-PERSON TRIBUTES:

• SF Sketchfest Tribute to Cheech & Chong: 50th Anniversary Celebration with Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong in conversation with Ben Fong-Torres

• SF Sketchfest Tribute to Laraine Newman with friends Dana Gould, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Maurice LaMarche, Rob Paulsen, and Cole Stratton

• SF Sketchfest Tribute to David Alan Grier in conversation

• SF Sketchfest Roast of Bruce Campbell with guests Jeffrey Combs, Sharon Gless, David Alan Grier, Kane Hodder, Cassandra Peterson (AKA Elvira, Mistress of the Dark), Ted Raimi, Jennifer Tilly, and Roastmaster Dana Gould

• “Perfect Strangers” 35th Anniversary with Mark Linn-Baker and Bronson Pinchot

• “Viva Variety” 25th Anniversary Tribute: A Very Special Evening with Mr. and the former Mrs. Laupin and Johnny Blue Jeans, aka Thomas Lennon, Kerri Kenney-Silver, and Michael Ian Black, in conversation with Ken Marino

• “Role Models” Live Read with David Cross, Beth Dover, Nyima Funk, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Phil LaMarr, Joe Lo Truglio, Jane Lynch, Ken Marino, A.D. Miles, Adam Scott, Bobb’e J. Thompson, David Wain, Matt Walsh (and more), with live music by the Red Room Orchestra

• The 5-Year Anniversary of the 10-Year Anniversary of the Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival with Eugene Mirman and friends: Jena Friedman, Janeane Garofalo, Kristen Schaal, Sarah Vowell, Reggie Watts, and more

• Let’s Make a Poop! With Triumph the Insult Comic Dog. Game show podcast with celebrity panelists including “Weird Al” Yankovic and more

• The 1491s

• Asian AF with Jason Choi, Will Choi, Miss Golightly, Misha Han, Mic Nguyen, and more

• Maria Bamford with Jenny Yang live at the Sydney Goldstein Theater

• The Black Version with Jordan Black, Nyima Funk, Daniele Gaither, Phil LaMarr, Karen Maruyama, Gary Anthony Williams, and Cedric Yarbrough

• David Cross: I’m From the Future with Irene Tu

• The Improvised Shakespeare Company

• Judge John Hodgman with John Hodgman and Jesse Thorn

• Stuff You Should Know with Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant

• Upright Citizens Brigade: ASSSSCAT with Matt Besser, Matt Walsh, D’Arcy Carden, Jessica McKenna, Tim Meadows, Zach Reino, and more

• Varietopia with Paul F. Tompkins and more
  
  

CINEMA & TELEVISION SPOTLIGHTS:

• The Benson Movie Interruptions: “The Goonies” and “The Lost Boys”
  with Doug Benson and surprise guests

• “Futurama” vs. COVID-3019! with David X. Cohen, John DiMaggio, Maurice LaMarche, Phil LaMarr, Lee Supercinski, Lauren Tom, and Billy West

• A Narfy Afternoon with “Pinky and the Brain” with Maurice LaMarche & Rob Paulsen, moderated by Cole Stratton

• Riffapalooza with Bill Corbett, Frank Conniff, Kevin Murphy, Mary Jo Pehl, Jonah Ray, and J. Elvis Weinstein
  
  

IMPROV & SKETCH:

• BriTANick

• Dinosaur Improv with Owen Burke, Chad Carter, Rob Huebel, Jason Mantzoukas, Seth Morris, Charlie Sanders, Paul Scheer, and more

• The Groundlings: Cookin’ With GAS

• Killing My Lobster with Cobranauts, hosted by Mark Smalls

• Naked Babies with John Ross Bowie, Rob Corddry, Brian Huskey, and Seth Morris / PalmerTrolls with Ben Palmer

• Please Leave The Bronx and The Great Difficulties hosted by Matt O’Brien

• SponTourCo with Paul F. Tompkins, Eugene Cordero, Tawny Newsome, and Janet Varney

• SuperMarried with John Ross Bowie and Jamie Denbo / Grifter, hosted by Haley Hoffmeister

• Theme Park Improv with Ian Brennan, Simon Helberg, John Michael Higgins, Michael Hitchcock, Jessica Makinson, Oscar Nuñez, Cole Stratton, and Janet Varney with guest monologist Wendi McLendon-Covey

• White Women with Ronnie Adrian, Zeke Nicholson, Ify Nwadiwe, Ishmel Sahid, Carl Tart, and Lamar Woods

• 3Peat with TSTMRKT, hosted by Alexandria Love
  
  

THEATER & STORYTELLING:

• Bruce and Friend Kevin with Bruce McCulloch and Kevin McDonald

• Celebrity Autobiography with Mario Cantone, Sharon Gless, Tony Hale, Wendi McClendon-Covey, Laraine Newman, Oscar Nuñez, Eugene Pack, and Jennifer Tilly

• The Comedy Pack: an afternoon of short comedies by Eugene Pack starring Tony Hale, Tim Kazurinsky, Oscar Nuñez, Jennifer Tilly, George Wendt, and more

• Fake TED Talks with Jean Grae, Bruce McCulloch, Paul & Storm, Adam Savage, Laser Malena-Webber, and more

• Lottie Platchett Took a Hatchet! with Drew Droege, Tom Lenk, Ryan Garcia, Jessica Hanna, Tom DeTrinis, Justin Elizabeth Sayre, and Pete Zias

• The Medievalists: a play reading by Bill Corbett with Paget Brewster, Jason Ritter, James Urbaniak, and more

• Mortified

• Porchlight: A Storytelling Series with guests David Cross, Chris Garcia, A.D. Miles, Ify Nwadiwe, and Atsuko, hosted by Beth Lisick and Arline Klatte, with music by Marc Capelle

• RISK! with Kevin Allison with guests Mary Jo Pehl, Jonah Ray, Shalewa Sharpe, and more

• Selected Shorts: Too Hot for Radio with Tony Hale, Baron Vaughn and more

• Stop Joking for 100 Years And Other Requests From My Kid (Stories of Parenting and Childhood) with Eugene Mirman and friends Nore Davis, Jena Friedman, Janeane Garofalo, Dana Gould, Natasha Leggero, Bobby Tisdale, Baron Vaughn, Reggie Watts, and Jenny Yang
  
  

PODCASTS & TALK SHOWS:

• Add to Cart with Kulap Vilaysack and SuChin Pak

• Alchemy This with Kevin Pollak with Chris Alvarado, Craig Cackowski, Joey Greer, James Heaney, and Cole Stratton

• The Bechdel Cast with Caitlin Durante and Jamie Loftus

• The Bitchuation Room with Francesca Fiorentini, Nato Green, and more

• Community Focused Dynamics with Kaseem Bentley and Murahd Shawkey

• Dead Eyes with Connor Ratliff

• Doug Loves Movies with Doug Benson

• The Endless Honeymoon Podcast with Moshe Kasher and Natasha Leggero

• Gettin’ Better with Ron Funches

• The George Lucas Talk Show with Patrick Cotnoir, Connor Ratliff, and Griffin Newman

• The Greatest Generation with Adam Pranica and Benjamin Ahr Harrison

• Hello From the Magic Tavern with Arnie Niekamp, Adal Rifai and Matt Young

• Hey Riddle Riddle with Erin Keif, JPC, Adal Rifai, and more

• John Hodgman & Adam Savage: Spin-a-Wheel Conversation

• Jordan, Jesse, Go! with Jordan Morris and Jesse Thorn

• Lady to Lady with Tess Barker, Babs Gray, and Brandie Posey

• Live Wire with Luke Burbank

• Mission to Zyxx

• Nature Talks to Itself with Jace Armstrong and Justin Michael and guest D’Arcy Carden, and more

• Nerd Rage: The Great Debates

• Off Book: The Improvised Musical with Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino

• Pod Yourself a Gun: A Sopranos Podcast with Matt Lieb, Vince Mancini, and Brent Flyberg

• Ringheads with Bill Corbett and Sean Thomason

• Talking Simpsons

• Will You Accept This Rose? with Arden Myrin
  with Paget Brewster

• Yo, Is This Racist? with Tawny Newsome and Andrew Ti
  with Mohanad Elshienky and Jean Grae

STAND-UP COMEDY:

• Todd Barry with Ever Mainard and Paco Romane

• Janeane Garofalo

• Joel Kim Booster’s Joy F*ck Club with Atsuko, Nori Reed, Jes Tom, Irene Tu

• An Evening with Jeff Garlin: “Use Me” Tour

• Michael Winslow

• RB Butcher with Hayden Kristal

• Beth Stelling with Ever Mainard and hosted by Ja-Ron Young

• Sasheer Zamata

• Shane Torres with Mike Carrozza and Jane Harrison

• Atsuko & Friends with Atsuko, Michael Ian Black, and more

• Smug Shift with Moshe Kasher and Brent Weinbach and guests Demi Adejuyigbe, Johnny Pemberton, Robin Tran, and more

• Everything’s Great! with Demi Adejuyigbe, Nick Kocher, and Addie Weyrich and guests Ginny Hogan, Natasha Leggero, and more

• Jay Jurden / Peter Smith hosted by Marcus Williams

• The Charm Offensive with Krista Fatka, Paco Romane, and David Roth and guests Julie Ash, Dro Knows, Jade Theriault, and Marcus Williams

• Comedy Baseball with Steve Ausburne, Matt Baetz, Colin Braun, DNA, Greg Gettle, Justin Gomes, Andrew Holmgren, Ben Kolina, Robert Omoto, Ivy Vasquez, Natasha Vinik, and Mikey Walz

• Cosplay Comedy
  with Leiroy Abueg, K. Cheng, Kyle Chrise, Jason Cole, April Cowgur, Bryce Druzin, Sarah Giambruno, Janie Hanmaker Gunn, Alexander McAllister, Arturo Raygoza and Hank Romero

• Diversity Hires
  with Luisa Isbell and Sureni Weerasekera and guests Hayden Kristal, Alvin Kuai, Alexandria Love, and Moe Yaqub

• Donde Esta Mi Comedy? with Baruch Porras Hernandez
  and guests Julian Fernandez, Isa Medina, Jota Mercury, and Armando Torres

• DOPE Show with Kaseem Bentley and Murahd Shawkey with guests Ehsan Ahmad, Wally Baram, Ian Levy, Dauood Naimyar, Joshua Stokes, and Sureni Weerasekera

• Facial Recognition Comedy with Zahra Ali, Fizaa Dosani, Pallavi Gunalan, Sabeen Sadiq, and more

• Femmes The Rules with Mary Jane French, Sammy Mowrey, and Bailey Norton and guests Jeena Bloom, Katrina Davis, Tyler Jackson, Drew Lausch, Ever Mainard, and Mateen Stewart

• Funnilingus with Dana Donnelly, Pallavi Gunalan, and Ellory Smith and guests Blair Dawson, Diana Hong, Leah Rudick, Laura Sanders, and Atheer Yacoub

• The Gateway Show with Billy Anderson and guests Scott Eason, Melissa Shoshahi, Billy Sullivan, Armando Torres,

• Interruption Show with Dalia Malek and guests Alex Falcone, Holly Lynnea, Matt Knudsen, Mic Nguyen, and Chad Opitz

• Jolli-baes with Andrew Orolfo and guests Marcus Cardona, Aivy Cordova, Andrew Lopez, and Wilfred Padua

• Kwaczala-palooza with Joe Kwaczala and guests Luke Craig, Dana Donnelly, Alex Falcone, Ellory Smith, and Torio Van Grol

• Lady to Lady and Ladyfriends with Tess Barker, Babs Gray, and Brandie Posey and guests Alyssa Al-Dookhi, Nataly Aukar, Katrina Davis, Veronica Kwiatkowski, and JoAnn Schinderle

• Locals Only! with Steven Asifo, Hayley Beacon, Justin Careesi, Max Eddy, Geulah Finman, Jesse Hett, Gary Hughes, Nick Leonard, Orion Levine, Jeanette Marin, Melissa McGillicuddy, Annette Mullaney, Luke Soin, Ta'Vi, Jade Theriault, Travis Thielen, Andrew Young, and Zorba Jevon Hughes

• Mental Health Comedy Hour with Wonder Dave and Kristee Ono and guests Lola Anthema, Kari Burt, and Dan Weber

• The Old School Comedy Masters with Larry “Bubbles” Brown, Mike Meehan, and Johnny Steele

• Resistance is Fertile with Brooke Heinichen and Luisa Isbell and guests Darlene Bereznicki, Loren Kraut, Becky Lynn, JoAnn Schinderle, and Ally Taylor

• The Setup with Abhay and Richard Sarvate and guests Virginia Jones, Lizzie Martinez, Joe Praino, Steven Rogers, and Atheer Yacoub

• Special Release: Dhaya Lakshminarayanan & Karinda Dobbins

• Talkies with George Chen, Aviva Siegel, Land Smith, and Nick Stargu and guests Katie-Ellen Humphries, Chad Opitz, Jay Shingle, and Jordan Thewlis

• The SF Sketchfest Dozen: Will Miles & Blair Socci, Mike Drucker & Nori Reed, Amy Miller & Zach Zimmerman, Johnny Pemberton & Jenny Yang, Shalewa Sharpe & Sam Tallent, Fumi Abe & Joyelle Nicole Johnson

• SF Sketchfest Threesomes: Grant Gordon & Hannah Pilkes & Jeff Wright,
  Katrina Davis & Hanna Dickinson & Mike Merrill

• SF Sketchfest Killer Lineups:
  Chris Garcia, Kate Willett, Sahib Singh, Jes Tom, Shain Brenden, and Seth Allen; Nore Davis, Robin Tran, Andrew Orolfo, Maeve Press, Casey Ley, and Nick Sahoyah; Mohanad Elshieky, Yamaneika Saunders, Orlando Leyba, Kenice Mobley, Joe Kwaczala, and Laura Sanders
  
  

VARIETY & GAME SHOWS:

• Choose Your Own Adventure -- A Drag Show

• Comedy Psychos
  with Leiroy Abueg, Holly Annabel Brown, The Advertising Brothers, Joel Jimenez, Chris Riggins and Alyssa Westerlund

• The Crossword Show with Zach Sherwin

• Drennon Davis & DJ Real
  Hosted by Darlene Bereznicki

• Filipino AF with Will Choi and Joy Reguillano

• Get It?! with Joe Klocek with Joseph Anolin, Aivy Cordova, and Ryan Goodcase

• Jonathan Coulton, Paul & Storm & Friends

• Kyle Gordon / Don’t Watch This Show Live! Hosted by Krista Fatka

• Music Night with The Doubleclicks, DJ Real, Chaki, The Satan Sisters, Ben Visini, and Mikey Deadleg

• Play Date with Puddles, Dave Hill and Steve Agee

• Shit Arcade with Mike Drucker

• Tinder Live with Lane Moore and Janeane Garofalo

• Turning Tricks -- The Magic Show with Robert Strong and guest magicians Jade, Jay Alexander, Kevin Blake, Andrew Evans, and David Gerard

• Uptown Showdown Debate: “In Person vs. Remote” Hosted by Dhaya Lakshminarayanan with RB Butcher, Jen Friedman, Dana Gould, Baron Vaughn, and more

• Vanessa Gonzalez / The Latino Comedy Project Presents: “Gentrif*cked!”

• Wheels Off with Rhett Miller with Natasha Leggero

EMERGING STAND-UP, SKETCH, IMPROV & PODCASTS:

Abhay, Aivy Cordova, Alex Falcone, Alex Price, Alexandria Love, Ali Clayton, Ally Taylor, Alvin Kuai, Alyssa Al-Dookhi, Alyssa Westerlund, Andrew Holmgren, Andrew Lopez, Andrew Young, Annette Mullaney, Armando Torres, Arroz Con Pho, Arthur Gaus, Atheer Yacoub, Aviva Siegel, Babs Gray, Back Alley Racket Club, Bailey Norton, The Ballroom, Baruch Porras Hernandez, Becky Lynn, Ben Kolina, Ben Visini, The Big Boyzzz, Billy Anderson, Bingewatch, Black Cat Sketch Comedy, Blair Dawson, Brandie Posey, Brian Sullivan, Brooke Heinichen, Business Casual, Butt, Chad Opitz, Chaki, Chicken Scratch Improv, Chris Riggins, Clara Bijl, Cluedunit, Cobranauts, Colin Braun, Colin Mahan: Himselves, Comedy Dance Chicago, Dalia Malek, Dan Weber, Dana Donnelly, Darlene Bereznicki, Dauood Naimyar, David Nguyen, David Roth, Daytime Talk at Night, Diana Hong, DNA, The Doubleclicks, Drew Lausch, Dro Knows, Drunk Theatre, Ehsan Ahmad, Ellory Smith, Emily Walsh, Erick Hellwig, Ever Mainard, Fizaa Dosani, Fred Le, Friendo, Garage, Gary Hughes, George Chen, Geulah Finman, Ginny Hogan, Girls Night, Goldbaby, Granny Cart Gangstas, Greg Gettle, Grifter, Hayden Kristal, Hayley Beacon, Haley Hoffmeister, Holly Annabel Brown, Holly Lynnea, Isa Medina, Ian Levy, Improv All-Stars, Ivy Vasquez, Jack Blankenship: A Funeral For My Face, Jade Theriault, Jake Mattera, Jalisa Robinson, Jason Choi, James Mwaura, Jamie Wolf, Jane Harrison, Janesh Rahlan, Jay Shingle, Jeanette Marin, Jeena Bloom, Jenn Scott, Jeremy Furlong, Jesse Hett, JoAnn Schinderle, Joe Praino, Joel Jimenez, Joey Avery, John Hastings, John Kennedy, Jon Blair, Jordan Thewlis, Josef Anolin, Josh Covitt, Joshua Stokes, Jota Mercury, Julia Hladkowicz, Julian Fernandez, Julie Ash, Justin Careesi, K. Cheng, Kari Burt, Karthik Lavangu, Kaseem Bentley, Katie-Ellen Humphries, Krista Fatka, La Spazzatura, Lady ADHD, Land Smith, Laura Sanders, Lauren Vernea, Leah Rudick, Leiroy Abueg, Lemon Pepper Wet, The Lesbian Agenda with Sophie Santos, Linda Hollywood’s Big Hollywood Night, Living Impaired, Liz Stone, Lizzie Martinez, Loren Kraut, Lucas Zelnick, Luisa Isbell, Luke Craig, Luke Soin, Luxury Cruise Singles Mixe, Marcus Cardona, Marcus Williams, Mark Smalls, Martin Phillips, Maryland Night Live, Mateen Stewart, Matt Baetz, Matt Knudsen, Matt O'Brien, Matt Storrs, Max Eddy, Melissa McGillicuddy, Melissa Shoshahi, Mic Nguyen, Mike Lane: Mixed Race Sweetie, A Million Shetland Ponies, MIke Carrozza, Mikey Walz, Milwaukee!, Misha Han, Miss Directions, Model Minority, Moe Yaqub, Moon Goon, Murahd Shawkey, Nataly Aukar, Natasha Vinik, Nick Leonard, Nick Skardarasy, Nick Stargu, Odell & DeJong, Orion Levine, Paco Romane, Pallavi Gunalan, PalmerTrolls with Ben Palmer, Papp Johnson, Peet Guercio, Phil Griffiths, Public Works, RecRoom Improv, Reid Clark, Richard Sarvate, Robert Omoto, Ronn Vigh, Running With Glitter, Ryan Goodcase, Ryan Thomas, Sabeen Sadiq, Samantha Gilweit, Sami Sutker, The Satan Sisters, Scott Eason, Sean Keane, Seth Allen, Shain Brenden, Shoot the Moon, Squad Patrol, Stephen Taylor, Steven Asifo, Steven Rogers, Strong Male Leads, Super Black: An Improvised Blaxploitation Film, Sureni Weerasekera, Surviving San Francisco: Still Got That Weak-Ass Fro, TammyTeaLove, Ta'Vi, Tess Barker, Tony Camin, Torio Van Grol, Tory Ward, Travis Thielen, Trouble With Shapes, TSTMRKT, Ty Clay, Tyler Jackson, Veronica Kwaitkowski, Vincent Chuang, Virginia Jones, Walker Glenn, Wild Wild Christian, Wilfred Padua, Winslow, Women of Color Anonymous, Your Friends Comedy, Zach Wycuff, Zahra Ali, and Zorba Jevon Hughes.

Following San Francisco health guidelines and mandates, SF Sketchfest will be requiring proof of vaccination from all attendees, performers and staff.

Tickets and info at sfsketchfest.com
Lineups are subject to change.

ABOUT SF SKETCHFEST:

SF Sketchfest, co-founded and directed by David Owen, Cole Stratton and Janet Varney, produces the eclectic San Francisco Comedy Festival, the longest-running comedy festival in the U.S. SF Sketchfest is an internationally-recognized and critically-acclaimed event that mixes major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming comedians from around the world for over two weeks of sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, live podcasts, workshops, and panel discussions. SF Sketchfest offers its audiences the rare opportunity to see their favorite performers in intimate live performances and discussions.

In past years, SF Sketchfest has featured renowned comedy artists such as Aziz Ansari, Fred Armisen, Dan Aykroyd, Maria Bamford, Dave Barry, Mike Birbiglia, Jack Black, Rachel Bloom, Carol Burnett, Dana Carvey, Margaret Cho, Billy Crystal, Noel Fielding, Zach Galifianakis, Ricky Gervais, Christopher Guest, Eddie Izzard, Monty Python’s Terry Jones, Key & Peele, Eugene Levy, Michael McKean, Kate McKinnon, Tig Notaro, Conan O’Brien, Catherine O’Hara, Patton Oswalt, Penn & Teller, Amy Poehler, Paul Reubens, Mort Sahl, Amy Schumer, Amy Sedaris, Garry Shandling, Harry Shearer, Robert Townsend, Aisha Tyler, George Wallace, Reggie Watts, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Robin Williams, and “Weird Al” Yankovic. The festival has also hosted film and television stars including Alan Arkin, Will Arnett, Candice Bergen, Bruce Campbell, Lizzy Caplan, Dick Cavett, Bud Cort, Ted Danson, Laura Dern, Danny DeVito, Sally Field, Nathan Fillion, Jeff Goldblum, Elliott Gould, Jon Hamm, Neil Patrick Harris, Bill Irwin, Ricky Jay, Rashida Jones, Cloris Leachman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jane Lynch, Parker Posey, Paul Rudd, Jason Schwartzman, Adam Scott, Jason Segel, Tony Shalhoub, and Gene Wilder; ensemble comedy groups The Kids in the Hall, Mr. Show, “Mystery Science Theater 3000,” The State, “Drunk History” and the Upright Citizens Brigade; reunions of the casts of “Best in Show”, “Airplane!” “Wet Hot American Summer”, “Animal House”, “Twin Peaks”, and “Party Down”; musical guests David Byrne, Bill Frisell, Ben Gibbard, Tenacious D, Aimee Mann, The Monkees, Bob Mould, Rhett Miller, tUnE-yArDs, Nellie McKay, Robert Glasper, and many more.

More at sfsketchfest.com

SF SKETCHFEST RETURNS TO CELEBRATE 20 YEARS, JANUARY 7-23, 2022

INITIAL FESTIVAL LINEUP TO BE ANNOUNCED FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19

TICKETS GO ON SALE SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21 AT SFSKETCHFEST.COM

San Francisco, CA | November 10, 2021 — SF SKETCHFEST returns to celebrate 20 years, January 7-23, 2022, in venues across San Francisco. The initial lineup for SF Sketchfest 2022 will be announced on Friday, November 19 and tickets go on sale Sunday, November 21 at sfsketchfest.com. Bringing people together to laugh and celebrate comedy is what SF Sketchfest does best, and for the 20th Anniversary festival, audiences can expect an outstanding festival featuring sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, cast reunions, tributes, live podcasts, storytelling, panels—and more.

To celebrate its 20th year, SF Sketchfest is thrilled to feature original artwork by legendary animator and cartoonist Bill Plympton, who was saluted by the festival in 2019. Mr. Plympton’s custom art for the festival reimagines the origins of the festival’s three-headed logo, and honors the many years of belly laughs that audiences have brought to the event. Considered by many to be the King of Indie Animation, Plympton won an Academy Award for his short, “Your Face” and the Cannes Palme D’Or for his short, “Push Comes To Shove.” He has collaborated with artists as diverse as Madonna, Kanye West and “Weird Al” Yankovic.

Following San Francisco health guidelines and mandates, SF Sketchfest will be requiring proof of vaccination from all attendees, performers and staff.

Find more info and watch for updates at sfsketchfest.com.

ABOUT SF SKETCHFEST
SF Sketchfest, co-founded and directed by David Owen, Cole Stratton and Janet Varney, produces the eclectic San Francisco Comedy Festival, the longest-running comedy festival in the U.S. SF Sketchfest is an internationally-recognized and critically-acclaimed event that mixes major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming comedians from around the world for over two weeks of sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, live podcasts, workshops, and panel discussions. SF Sketchfest offers its audiences the rare opportunity to see their favorite performers in intimate live performances and discussions.

In past years, SF Sketchfest has featured renowned comedy artists such as Aziz Ansari, Fred Armisen, Dan Aykroyd, Maria Bamford, Dave Barry, Mike Birbiglia, Jack Black, Rachel Bloom, Carol Burnett, Dana Carvey, Margaret Cho, Billy Crystal, Noel Fielding, Zach Galifianakis, Ricky Gervais, Christopher Guest, Eddie Izzard, Monty Python’s Terry Jones, Key & Peele, Eugene Levy, Michael McKean, Kate McKinnon, Tig Notaro, Conan O’Brien, Catherine O’Hara, Patton Oswalt, Penn & Teller, Amy Poehler, Paul Reubens, Mort Sahl, Amy Schumer, Amy Sedaris, Garry Shandling, Harry Shearer, Robert Townsend, Aisha Tyler, George Wallace, Reggie Watts, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Robin Williams, and “Weird Al” Yankovic. The festival has also hosted film and television stars including Alan Arkin, Will Arnett, Candice Bergen, Bruce Campbell, Lizzy Caplan, Dick Cavett, Bud Cort, Ted Danson, Laura Dern, Danny DeVito, Sally Field, Nathan Fillion, Jeff Goldblum, Elliott Gould, Jon Hamm, Neil Patrick Harris, Bill Irwin, Ricky Jay, Rashida Jones, Cloris Leachman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jane Lynch, Parker Posey, Paul Rudd, Jason Schwartzman, Adam Scott, Jason Segel, Tony Shalhoub, and Gene Wilder; ensemble comedy groups The Kids in the Hall, Mr. Show, “Mystery Science Theater 3000,” The State, “Drunk History” and the Upright Citizens Brigade; reunions of the casts of “Best in Show”, “Airplane!” “Wet Hot American Summer”, “Animal House”, “Twin Peaks”, and “Party Down”; musical guests David Byrne, Bill Frisell, Ben Gibbard, Tenacious D, Aimee Mann, The Monkees, Bob Mould, Rhett Miller, tUnE-yArDs, Nellie McKay, Robert Glasper, and many more.

More at sfsketchfest.com

BOBCAT GOLDTHWAIT AND DANA GOULD

“JOY RIDE” DOCUMENTARY CONCERT FILM

NOW AVAILABLE ON DEMAND

WATCH IT HERE

JOY RIDE, the documentary concert film starring comedy legends BOBCAT GOLDTHWAIT (Shakes the Clown, Call Me Lucky) and DANA GOULD (The Simpsons, Stan Against Evil) is now available on demand. Directed by Goldthwait and filmed along their co-headlining tour, Joy Ride captures frenemies Bobcat and Dana onstage and off as they entertain audiences and carefully navigate highways and their decades-old fraught friendship, reflecting upon their careers and relationship with comedy along the way.

In addition to live stand-up shot on their tour Joy Ride features archival footage from both Bobcat and Dana’s expansive careers, photos and stories from their personal lives, and appearances by Kurt Cobain, Bob Hope, Jay Leno, Conan O’Brien, David Letterman, Arsenio Hall, Regis Philbin, Kathy Lee Gifford, and more.

Watch JOY RIDE on demand today on streaming platforms and at https://apple.co/3FPJRGL

JOY RIDE Official Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPnX-iNcCkw

BOBCAT GOLDTHWAIT BIO
Legendary comedian Bobcat Goldthwait is no stranger to show business. Since his first appearance at the age of 20 on The David Letterman Show in 1983, Bobcat has gone on to maintain a thriving career as a writer, director, actor, voice actor, and stand-up comedian. As a comedian, Bobcat has starred in multiple HBO and Showtime specials and has toured as an opening act for the rock band, Nirvana. Well known for his roles in Scrooged with Bill Murray and as “Zed” in the Police Academy franchise, Goldthwait has gone on to become a well-respected director and Sundance alumni. He has directed TV (Jimmy Kimmel, Chappell’s Show, Community), feature film (World’s Greatest Dad starring Robin Williams, Willow Creek starring Bigfoot, God Bless America), and documentaries (Call Me Lucky, Joy Ride). Bobcat has also directed numerous standup comedy specials (Patton Oswalt, Marc Maron, Ron Funches, Iliza Shleshinger, Mo Willems) and is currently working on converting his critically-acclaimed documentary, Call Me Lucky, into a narrative film with Judd Apatow. After fleeing Los Angeles, he now lives somewhere in the woods in Illinois with his girlfriend, Nora Muhlenfeld, and their four cats: Anderson Coopurr, Alice Coopurr, Tina Sparkle, and Robert Smith.

twitter: @gcgoldthwait
instagram: @bobcatgoldthwait


DANA GOULD BIO
Dana Gould began his professional comedy career at the age of seventeen. Between Comedy Central, HBO and Showtime, Dana has six solo stand-up comedy specials to his credit. He has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Conan, and Maron. As an actor, Dana has had memorable turns on Seinfeld, Parks and Rec, and is one of the few actors to play his live-action self on Family Guy and The Simpsons. He was a cast member of Frank Darabont’s 1940’s crime drama, Mob City, in addition to numerous roles in films such as 2016’s cult horror anthology, Southbound. Most recently, he’s been featured on horror anthology Creepshow and the television show, Black Monday.

Dana was a writer/performer on the original Ben Stiller Show and maintains an equally active career as a writer. After creating the pilot World on a String (with Jay Kogen), he co-created MTV’s late, lamented Super Adventure Team with his old Ben Stiller office-mate, Rob Cohen. Dana then joined the staff of The Simpsons, where he was a co-executive producer and performed several voices for the show. He was also a producer on NBC’s Parks and Rec.

Dana is the creator and executive producer of the IFC horror-comedy, Stan Against Evil starring John C. McGinley. Stan Against Evil premiered in October of 2016 to strong reviews and stronger ratings. It ran for three seasons on IFC and is currently on Hulu.

In addition, Dana adapted Rod Serling’s early, original draft of the screenplay for Plant of the Apes as a graphic novel for Boom! Comics. Dana can be found portraying Doctor Z (Doctor Zaius) in full make up by Andy Schoneberg on his own original series, Hanging With Doctor Z on YouTube, where he, as Doctor Z, interviews famous guests.

Despite all this, stand-up remains a focal point of Dana’s career, and he continues to perform regularly across the country. His monthly podcast, The Dana Gould Hour, frequently resides in iTunes’ top ten comedy downloads. In 2017, Dana released Mr. Funny Man on Kill Rock Stars, a predominantly indie music label. Mr. Funny Man, Dana’s first comedy album since 2015’s I Know It’s Wrong, debuted on iTunes comedy chart at #1.

DanaGould.com

PATTON OSWALT LIVE: “WHO’S READY TO LAUGH?” COMEDY TOUR GOES TO BROOKLYN

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8 AT KING’S THEATRE

TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Emmy and Grammy winning comedian Patton Oswalt brings an all new stand-up set to Brooklyn’s King’s Theatre on his 28 city "Who’s Ready To Laugh?” Comedy Tour.

Patton Oswalt continues to find success in all areas of entertainment. From his award-winning comedy specials to his many memorable film roles and guest appearances on his favorite TV shows (including “Parks and Recreation,” for which he received a TV Critics Choice Award), Oswalt continues to choose work that inspires him and entertains audiences. He recently created M.O.D.O.K., the new Marvel stop-motion animated adult comedy series for Hulu as well as voices the titular character, and currently co-stars as ‘Principal Durbin’ on the NBC Universal comedy “A.P. Bio,” produced by Seth Meyers, Mike O’Brien, and Lorne Michaels.

In 2020, Oswalt’s Emmy and Grammy nominated Netflix special “I Love Everything” was widely applauded upon release – “I Love Everything…is one of the best stand-up sets you’ll see this year,” according to RogerEbert.com; he also received a Grammy nomination for his comedy album of the same name. In 2017, he received Grammy and Emmy nominations for his album and Netflix special “Annihilation,” which addresses his own devastating loss and dealing with the unexplainable, while making it all painfully funny. In 2016, he won the Emmy for 'Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special’ for his sixth comedy special “Talking for Clapping” and a Grammy Award in 2017 for his comedy album of the same name.

As a comedian, Oswalt has shot eight TV specials and released seven critically acclaimed albums, including his Grammy-winning Talking for Clapping (which the one-hour special of the same name earned him an Emmy) and Grammy-nominated Tragedy Plus Comedy Equals Time that debuted in 2014. Finest Hour also received a Grammy nomination for “Best Comedy Album,” as well as a Showtime one-hour special of the same name. In 2009, Patton received his first Grammy nomination for his album My Weakness Is Strong (Warner Brothers Records).

PATTON OSWALT LIVE: "WHO'S READY TO LAUGH?”

KING'S THEATRE
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8
Doors 6:30, Show 8pm

Event info: https://www.kingstheatre.com/calendar/patton-oswalt-live-who-s-ready-to-laugh/

Ticket link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/30005AC2DE8E2B8E

Proof of vaccination and face-covering required.

About Patton Oswalt:
A comedian, actor, and writer, Patton Oswalt continues to find success in all areas of entertainment. From his award-winning comedy specials to his many memorable film roles and guest appearances on his favorite TV shows (including “Parks and Recreation,” for which he received a TV Critics Choice Award), Oswalt continues to choose work that inspires him and entertains audiences. He recently created M.O.D.O.K., the new Marvel stop-motion animated adult comedy series for Hulu as well as voices the titular character, and currently co-stars as ‘Principal Durbin’ on the NBC Universal comedy “A.P. Bio,” produced by Seth Meyers, Mike O’Brien, and Lorne Michaels. Oswalt also recently served as the lead voice of ‘Max’ the dog in THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2.

In 2020, Oswalt’s Emmy and Grammy nominated Netflix special “I Love Everything” was widely applauded upon release – “I Love Everything…is one of the best stand-up sets you’ll see this year,” according to RogerEbert.com; he also received a Grammy nomination for his comedy album of the same name. In 2017, he received Grammy and Emmy nominations for his album and Netflix special “Annihilation,” which addresses his own devastating loss and dealing with the unexplainable, while making it all painfully funny. In 2016, he won the Emmy for 'Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special’ for his sixth comedy special “Talking for Clapping” and a Grammy Award in 2017 for his comedy album of the same name.

Oswalt was nominated for a Critics Choice Award for his performance in Jason Reitman’s film YOUNG ADULT, starring opposite Charlize Theron. In 2009, he also received critical acclaim for his performance in Robert Siegel’s BIG FAN; the film was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award and Oswalt earned a Gotham Award nomination for his performance.

Oswalt has appeared in many films, including the film adaptation of Dave Eggers’ novel THE CIRCLE, alongside Tom Hanks and Emma Watson, THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY, with Ben Stiller, Steven Soderbergh’s THE INFORMANT, alongside Seth Rogen in OBSERVE AND REPORT, in Paul Thomas Anderson’s MAGNOLIA, ZOOLANDER, STARSKY AND HUTCH, and RENO 911!: MIAMI, among many others.

He also provided the voice for ‘Remy’ the rat, in Pixar’s Oscar-winning RATATOUILLE, and played one of the “white voices” in the widely-praised indie film SORRY TO BOTHER YOU, the directorial debut of Boots Riley; Oswalt also voiced the titular character on the hit SYFY series “Happy!” as well as characters on other TV shows such as “Archer,” “BoJack Horseman,” “The Simpsons,” “Bob’s Burgers,” “Aqua Teen Hunger Force,” and “Word Girl.” He is also the narrator on ABC’s hit comedy “The Goldbergs.”

On TV, Oswalt had a starring role on Adult Swim’s “The Heart, She Holler,” was a series regular on Showtime’s “United States of Tara” and the Netflix revival of “Mystery Science Theater 3000,” recurred on the SyFy series “Caprica,” and has had many guest roles on “Veep,” “Lady Dynamite,” “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” “Parks and Recreation,” “Justified,” “Two and a Half Men,” “Portlandia,” “Bored to Death,” “Flight of the Conchords,” The Sarah Silverman Program,” “Tim and Eric’s Awesome Show,” and “Seinfeld,” among others. He is also very well known for playing ‘Spence’ on “The King of Queens” for nine seasons. He was also a regular contributor to “Countdown with Keith Olbermann,” “Real Time with Bill Maher,” and Lewis Black’s “Root of All Evil.”

As a comedian, Oswalt has shot eight TV specials and released seven critically acclaimed albums, including his Grammy-winning Talking for Clapping (which the one-hour special of the same name earned him an Emmy) and Grammy-nominated Tragedy Plus Comedy Equals Time that debuted in 2014. Finest Hour also received a Grammy nomination for “Best Comedy Album,” as well as a Showtime one-hour special of the same name. In 2009, Patton received his first Grammy nomination for his album My Weakness Is Strong (Warner Brothers Records).

Oswalt starred in The Comedians of Comedy, which was shot as an independent feature film, a TV series and a long running tour. He tours regularly and extensively, headlining both in the United States, Canada, and the UK. Oswalt also had a regular, bi-monthly show at the new Largo at the Coronet Theater in Los Angeles.

Both of his published books Zombie Spaceship Wasteland (2011) and Silver Screen Fiend (2015) are New York Times Best Sellers. In 2018, Oswalt helped publish his late wife Michelle McNamara’s true-crime book I’ll Be Gone in the Dark (The New York Times Best Seller) and he executive produced the HBO docuseries based on the book about the Golden State Killer.

More at pattonoswalt.com

BOBCAT GOLDTHWAIT AND DANA GOULD STAR IN “JOY RIDE”
NEW DOCUMENTARY CONCERT FILM AVAILABLE THIS FALL

WORLD PREMIERE SEPTEMBER 25 IN AUSTIN, TX

IN THEATERS AND ON DEMAND ON OCTOBER 29

JOY RIDE, the documentary concert film featuring BOBCAT GOLDTHWAIT and DANA GOULD, makes its World Premiere at Moontower Comedy Festival in Austin, TX on September 25 and will be available in theaters and on-demand on October 29 via Gravitas Ventures. Directed by Goldthwait, the film is both a concert film and documentary about their joint comedy tour and their decades long, sometimes fraught, relationship.

Watch the “Joy Ride” trailer at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPnX-iNcCkw

Filmed during their co-headlining comedy tour, Joy Ride follows frenemies and veteran comedians Bobcat Goldthwait (Scrooged, Call Me Lucky) and Dana Gould (The Simpsons, Stan Against Evil) who, having learned very little from their near-fatal car accident, get back on the road together and journey throughout the American South. The documentary captures the duo onstage and off as they carefully navigate highways and their decades-old contentious friendship, reflecting upon their careers and relationship with comedy.

Prior to the October 29 release of Joy Ride, the film will make its World Premiere on Saturday, September 25 in Austin, TX, with a screening at Moontower Comedy Festival. Bobcat and Dana will be in attendance to introduce the film and also do a post-screening Q&A with the audience.

Event info & tickets: https://www.austintheatre.org/moontower-comedy/shows/joy-ride/

BOBCAT GOLDTHWAIT BIO
Legendary comedian Bobcat Goldthwait is no stranger to show business. Since his first appearance at the age of 20 on The David Letterman Show in 1983, Bobcat has gone on to maintain a thriving career as a writer, director, actor, voice actor, and stand-up comedian. As a comedian, Bobcat has starred in multiple HBO and Showtime specials and has toured as an opening act for the rock band, Nirvana. Well known for his roles in Scrooged with Bill Murray and as “Zed” in the Police Academy franchise, Goldthwait has gone on to become a well-respected director and Sundance alumni. He has directed TV (Jimmy Kimmel, Chappell’s Show, Community), feature film (World’s Greatest Dad starring Robin Williams, Willow Creek starring Bigfoot, God Bless America), and documentaries (Call Me Lucky, Joy Ride). Bobcat has also directed numerous standup comedy specials (Patton Oswalt, Marc Maron, Ron Funches, Iliza Shleshinger, Mo Willems) and is currently working on converting his critically-acclaimed documentary, Call Me Lucky, into a narrative film with Judd Apatow. After fleeing Los Angeles, he now lives somewhere in the woods in Illinois with his girlfriend, Nora Muhlenfeld, and their four cats: Anderson Coopurr, Alice Coopurr, Tina Sparkle, and Robert Smith.

twitter: @gcgoldthwait
instagram: @bobcatgoldthwait


DANA GOULD BIO
Dana Gould began his professional comedy career at the age of seventeen. Between Comedy Central, HBO and Showtime, Dana has six solo stand-up comedy specials to his credit. He has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Conan, and Maron. As an actor, Dana has had memorable turns on Seinfeld, Parks and Rec, and is one of the few actors to play his live-action self on Family Guy and The Simpsons. He was a cast member of Frank Darabont’s 1940’s crime drama, Mob City, in addition to numerous roles in films such as 2016’s cult horror anthology, Southbound. Most recently, he’s been featured on horror anthology Creepshow and the television show, Black Monday.

Dana was a writer/performer on the original Ben Stiller Show and maintains an equally active career as a writer. After creating the pilot World on a String (with Jay Kogen), he co-created MTV’s late, lamented Super Adventure Team with his old Ben Stiller office-mate, Rob Cohen. Dana then joined the staff of The Simpsons, where he was a co-executive producer and performed several voices for the show. He was also a producer on NBC’s Parks and Rec.

Dana is the creator and executive producer of the IFC horror-comedy, Stan Against Evil starring John C. McGinley. Stan Against Evil premiered in October of 2016 to strong reviews and stronger ratings. It ran for three seasons on IFC and is currently on Hulu.

In addition, Dana adapted Rod Serling’s early, original draft of the screenplay for Plant of the Apes as a graphic novel for Boom! Comics. Dana can be found portraying Doctor Z (Doctor Zaius) in full make up by Andy Schoneberg on his own original series, Hanging With Doctor Z on YouTube, where he, as Doctor Z, interviews famous guests.

Despite all this, stand-up remains a focal point of Dana’s career, and he continues to perform regularly across the country. His monthly podcast, The Dana Gould Hour, frequently resides in iTunes’ top ten comedy downloads. In 2017, Dana released Mr. Funny Man on Kill Rock Stars, a predominantly indie music label. Mr. Funny Man, Dana’s first comedy album since 2015’s I Know It’s Wrong, debuted on iTunes comedy chart at #1.

DanaGould.com

RETT SMITH NEW SINGLE “PICK UP THE PIECES” OUT TODAY

NEW MUSIC VIDEO SHOT AT ARLYN STUDIOS

WATCH THE VIDEO PREMIERE AT KUTX

LISTEN: "PICK UP THE PIECES"

Austin musician RETT SMITH today releases “Pick Up The Pieces” the third single from his new solo album, ‘What The Walls Cannot See.’ The accompanying music video was shot live in one take at Arlyn Studios in Austin, TX, truly bringing the viewer into the room, capturing Rett’s performance in a beautiful and honest way. The video premieres today on NPR station KUTX along with Song of the Day feature, KUTX praising “both of which’ll captivate you right off the bat with its brooding, sweet-but-sinister style.”

WATCH: “PICK UP THE PIECES”
Ahead of the fall release of ‘What The Walls Cannot See,’ Rett has put out two other album tracks. First single “The Hook” features Americana roots and soaring slides under the voices of Rett and Jessica Lea Mayfield and was hailed as “a richly dark ballad that imagines Nick Cave as Texan.” (Austin Chronicle.)

LISTEN: “THE HOOK”
WATCH: “THE HOOK”

Next up, “Cold Air” and the accompanying video directed by Martin Landgreve, shot in black and white with Rett performing only the fingerpicked guitar melody and vocal, the video reflects the song’s sense of isolation, honest and bare, and being on the very edge of giving in.

LISTEN: “COLD AIR”
WATCH: “COLD AIR"

Texas native Rett Smith’s dark and moody Americana sound is solidly featured on his upcoming solo album, What The Walls Cannot See. Set for October 2021 release, the album was written and recorded entirely in the fall of 2020 and showcases an evolution in songwriting for the Austin songwriter, while he maintains the sonic landscape of his beloved southwest. All songs written by Rett and produced by Jason Burt (Leon Bridges, Khruangbin, Paul Cauthen) who mixed it along with Tom Soares (Erykah Badu), mastered by Dave Kutch (Billie Eilish, The Strokes, Lana Del Rey). ‘What The Walls Cannot See’ is the proper follow up to Rett’s smoldering May 2020 LP ‘Giving Up On Quitting’ which earned Best New Music nods from American Songwriter, No Depression, and FLOOD – among others.

“What The Walls Cannot See is set to be Smith’s most refined offering yet” – KUTX.

“What The Walls Cannot See, due out later this year, further hones his brooding singer-songwriter direction...Smith writes with a somber intensity, yet remains compellingly melodic from the sunken, gasping chasms.” – Austin Chronicle.

“the musical talent who needs to be part of your life, quarantined or otherwise” – Texas Hill Country News.

http://rettsmithmusic.com/

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SF SKETCHFEST ANNOUNCES DATES FOR 20TH ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL

JANUARY 7-23, 2022 IN SAN FRANCISCO

CALL FOR ENTRIES NOW OPEN

APPLY TO BE PART OF THE LINE-UP HERE

SF SKETCHFEST announces dates for the 20th anniversary of the comedy festival. After hitting pause on the live festival in 2021 due to COVID, the San Francisco Comedy Festival returns to celebrate its milestone 20th year January 7-23, 2022. Bringing people together in person to laugh and celebrate comedy is what SF Sketchfest does best, and for the 20th anniversary festival, audiences can expect another outstanding year of programming in venues across the city including sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, cast reunions, tributes, live podcasts, storytelling, panels, and more.

SF Sketchfest is now accepting submissions for the 2022 comedy festival. Acts welcome to apply include stand-up comedians, improv/sketch groups, solo shows, podcasts, musical comedy acts, self-produced short comedic plays, and alternative comedy acts.
Find the application form with all details at: https://sfsketchfest.com/get-involved

Following San Francisco health guidelines and mandates, SF Sketchfest will be requiring proof of vaccination from all attendees, performers, and staff. As circumstances continue to change, a more detailed policy will be announced prior to tickets going on sale in November.

While the live festival was on hold due to the pandemic, festival producers kept the entertainment flowing with a series of special virtual events and livestreams. There are now over 20 archival videos available to stream including Festpocalypse, Plan 9 From Outer Space Live Read, and a variety of shows from SF Sketchfest’s 20-year run. Watch classic performances, reunions, and tributes from past festivals featuring Catherine O’Hara, Eugene Levy, Christopher Guest, The Monkees, Robert Townsend & Keenen Ivory Wayans, Julie Klausner & Tom Scharpling, George Wallace & Patton Oswalt, Margaret Cho, Ricky Gervais, W. Kamau Bell, Jane Lynch, Dick Cavett, Peter Bogdanovich, Phoebe Robinson, Alan Arkin, reunions of “Best in Show,” “Animal House,” “Office Space,” “Better Things,” and many more.
Watch/stream at: sfsketchfest.com/watch

ABOUT SF SKETCHFEST
SF Sketchfest, co-founded and directed by David Owen, Cole Stratton, and Janet Varney, produces the eclectic San Francisco Comedy Festival, the longest-running comedy festival in the U.S. SF Sketchfest is an internationally-recognized and critically-acclaimed event that mixes major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming comedians from around the world for over two weeks of sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, live podcasts, workshops, and panel discussions. SF Sketchfest offers its audiences the rare opportunity to see their favorite performers in intimate live performances and discussions.

In past years, SF Sketchfest has featured renowned comedy artists such as Aziz Ansari, Fred Armisen, Dan Aykroyd, Maria Bamford, Dave Barry, Mike Birbiglia, Jack Black, Rachel Bloom, Carol Burnett, Dana Carvey, Margaret Cho, Billy Crystal, Noel Fielding, Zach Galifianakis, Ricky Gervais, Christopher Guest, Eddie Izzard, Monty Python’s Terry Jones, Key & Peele, Eugene Levy, Michael McKean, Kate McKinnon, Tig Notaro, Conan O’Brien, Catherine O’Hara, Patton Oswalt, Penn & Teller, Amy Poehler, Paul Reubens, Mort Sahl, Amy Schumer, Amy Sedaris, Garry Shandling, Harry Shearer, Robert Townsend, Aisha Tyler, George Wallace, Reggie Watts, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Robin Williams, and “Weird Al” Yankovic. The festival has also hosted film and television stars including Alan Arkin, Will Arnett, Candice Bergen, Bruce Campbell, Lizzy Caplan, Dick Cavett, Bud Cort, Ted Danson, Laura Dern, Danny DeVito, Sally Field, Nathan Fillion, Jeff Goldblum, Elliott Gould, Jon Hamm, Neil Patrick Harris, Bill Irwin, Ricky Jay, Rashida Jones, Cloris Leachman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jane Lynch, Parker Posey, Paul Rudd, Jason Schwartzman, Adam Scott, Jason Segel, Tony Shalhoub, and Gene Wilder; ensemble comedy groups The Kids in the Hall, Mr. Show, “Mystery Science Theater 3000,” The State, “Drunk History,” and the Upright Citizens Brigade; reunions of the casts of “Best in Show", “Airplane!” “Wet Hot American Summer”, “Animal House,” “Twin Peaks,” and “Party Down”; musical guests David Byrne, Bill Frisell, Ben Gibbard, Tenacious D, Aimee Mann, The Monkees, Bob Mould, Rhett Miller, tUnE-yArDs, Nellie McKay, Robert Glasper, and many more.

More information at: sfsketchfest.com

AEG PRESENTS THE LIT AF TOUR HOSTED BY MARTIN LAWRENCE

COMING TO 15 CITIES SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2021

WITH RICKEY SMILEY, DERAY DAVIS, BRUCE BRUCE, MICHAEL BLACKSON, CHICO BEAN, ADELE GIVENS, DONNELL RAWLINGS, JAY PHAROAH, B. SIMONE, EARTHQUAKE, TOMMY DAVIDSON, BENJI BROWN, CLAYTON THOMAS

AEG Presents the LIT AF Tour 2021 hosted by Martin Lawrence which will embark on another nationwide tour this fall. After hitting pause on the 2020 tour due to the pandemic, the rescheduled LIT AF Tour kicks off September 24th in Orlando and wraps with a final show in Las Vegas on December 4th. Other stops include Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, the Toyota Center in Houston, TX, and The Grounds at Oakland Arena in Oakland, CA.

The star-studded line-up for the LIT AF Tour 2021 includes Rickey Smiley, DeRay Davis, Bruce Bruce, Michael Blackson, Chico Bean, Adele GIvens, Donnell Rawlings, Jay Pharoah, B. Simone, Earthquake, Tommy Davidson, Benji Brown, and Clayton Thomas. The line-up varies by city and details can be found at litaftour.com. 

What Martin said of the LIT AF 2020 tour can be said of the 2021 tour as well: “Being on the road with this group of funny AF comedians is a blast. Bringing the tour back out on the road is always exciting, no two shows are the same, and we all bring something different to the party.”

The LIT AF Tour 2020 followed the much-anticipated release of Martin’s box office smash Bad Boys For Life and his LIT AF Tour 2018 which spanned 35 cities selling more than 280k tickets.   

LIT AF Tour 2021 tickets now on sale at LITAF.COM

MODEL POSE TURNED SUMMER DANCE CRAZE

THE GALIMMIMUS HITS THE U.S.

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LISTEN

The “model-pose turned dance-craze” called the GALIMMIMUS (ɡaliˈmīməs), hits the U.S. in time for Summer ’21. The thing that has been happening in the world of modeling forever—you know, the pose where a model drapes their arm so casually over the top of their head, aka the Galimmimus—now has its own dance and summer banger of a song! The intuitive dance movement is simply where one places an arm over their head, jostling and bouncing it using the force of the dancing body. Like the “macarana” and “Gangam Style” before it, the Galimmimus is destined for viral pop culture status.

Watch The GALLIMMIMUS: https://youtu.be/OLhfGTNqej4

The Galimmimus is the dance banger of the summer of ‘69’ing. Produced by Joe Mcgarry with music and vocals by Ani Taj and Greg Barris.

The Galimmimus, the “model-pose turned dance-craze”!

#galimmimus

LES SEWING SISTERS ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM

SELF-TITLED LP OUT FRIDAY, JULY 23

LIVESTREAM PERFORMANCE FRIDAY, JULY 30, 7PM PT/10PM ET

NEW VIDEO OUT TODAY

“Visionary” —Synthbeat
“Kraftwerk meets musique concrete” —Los Angeles Times

NEW VIDEO “SHE SEWS” OUT TODAY – WATCH IT HERE.

Japanese duo LUN*NA MENOH and SAORI MITOME, aka LES SEWING SISTERS, announce the release of their debut album ‘Les Sewing Sisters’ out Friday, July 23. Their self-titled album, produced by Lun*na Menoh (Seksu Roba, Jean-Paul Yamamoto) and Adam Lee Miller (ADULT.), will be available both digitally and on vinyl. One week after the album release, on Friday, July 30 at 7PM PT / 10PM ET, Les Sewing Sisters will do a livestream performance for fans around the world to watch. TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE.

Recorded in Los Angeles and Detroit, the nine tracks on the Les Sewing Sisters LP were made entirely from sounds from sewing machines and the human voice. Hailed as “Kraftwerk meets musique concrete” (Los Angeles Times), there are no guitars, drums, synths—just voices and the beautiful sounds of the sewing machine fine-tuned via computer. Lun*na and Saori looked back to the industrial age when the sewing machine came into existence and looked onward to making the “now” sound of Les Sewing Sisters, writing songs about clothing, sewing, making clothes, wearing clothes, and fashion. Les Sewing Sisters opened for the band Sparks in 2017 and 2018. In 2019, they did the Les Sewing Sisters Home Tour where they did 22 performances in people’s closet spaces.

Les Sewing Sisters will perform songs from their debut album during a live-stream from L.A. Friday, July 30 at 7PM PT / 10PM ET.

Info and tickets at: https://www.momenthouse.com/lessewingsistershometour

New Les Sewing Sisters “She Sews” VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=js5QlA_oN1c

‘Les Sewing Sisters’ tracklist:

I And My Sewing Machine
She Sews
The Needle Is Damaged
See You On The Dissecting Table
Banality Attack
Mothra Girl
I Am Sewing
Fashionable Nonsense
Tailor-made

All songs written by Lun*na Menoh.
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The award-winning documentary Who Is Lun*na Menoh? about Lun*na’s prolific career is currently making the festival rounds. Twelve years in the making, it follows Lun*na from her early days in Japan to the underground music scene in L.A, from fashion show runways featuring her sculptural designs to art galleries showing her fantastical work, her edgy, witty and beautiful creations are explored. Named Best Documentary at CAAMFest, it also features appearances by Robert Greene, Sparks, DJ Lance Rock, Kristine McKenna, Tosh Berman—and many more. Screening info at: whoislunna.com.

“Who is Lun*na Menoh?” Official Trailer: https://vimeo.com/506240797/b5106ae378

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BABS GRAY TO RELEASE DEBUT COMEDY ALBUM

‘IF I DID IT’ OUT VIA ASPECIALTHING RECORDS

FRIDAY, JUNE 25

Comedian, writer, podcaster BABS GRAY (Comedy Central, Framing Britney Spears, Lady to Lady) is set to release her debut comedy album ‘If I Did It’ via aspecialthing Records on Friday, June 25. Babs returned to her hometown of Salt Lake City to perform her perfectly balanced, joyously dark stand-up in front of a live audience, including her parents. Hilarious, not shy, observational and personal, the 17 tracks range from last day living, super-babies and interviews with sex dolls—to knowing Taco Bell employees—too well, sexy ghosts, tips for dating—and more.

PRE-ORDER BABS GRAY ‘IF I DID IT’: https://bstlnk.to/babsgray

Also available: a limited-edition “Babs Gray” slick enamel pin featuring Babs’ profile, in honor of her debut album “If I Did It.” Pin is 1" x 1.75" and comes with an instant digital download of the album. Artwork by Mike Bonanno. Buy it here.
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Babs Gray’s intense yet goofy stage presence combined with vulnerably dark material have made her a rising star of the alternative comedy scene. Along with touring all over the country, she has co-starred in Corporate on Comedy Central, and can be seen on Hulu’s Coming to the Stage, Nick Swardson’s digital series Typical Rick and MTV’s Acting Out. She has been a contributing writer for the hit show Billy on the Street in addition to Magic for Humans on Netflix and Rachel Dratch’s Late Night Snack on TruTv.

Babs is also a co-host of the hit podcast Lady to Lady along with Brandie Posey and Tess Barker. The podcast recently joined the Exactly Right network, home of My Favorite Murder. BUST magazine deemed it “the funniest podcast ever”. The ladies host a guest as they dish out strong pop culture opinions and embarrassing personal revelations. As their podcast intro says: “Can you keep a secret? Neither can we.”

Babs was recently featured in The New York Time’s documentary Framing Britney Spears (Hulu) discussing her other podcast, Britney’s Gram, which turned from comedy to true crime as she and her co-host Tess Barker uncovered disturbing truths about Britney’s conservatorship. She and Tess are currently in the works on Toxic: The Britney Spears Story, an investigative podcast, in which they’ll dive deeper in Britney’s mysterious situation than anyone ever has. Toxic drops summer 2021.

ASPECIALTHING RECORDS is a Los Angeles-based independent comedy record label owned and operated by Matt Belknap and Ryan McManemin. Stemming from an online message board, aspecialthing Records has taken a D.I.Y. approach to producing and distributing the finest stand-up comedy albums since 2006. AST is home to Patton Oswalt’s Grammy award-winning album ‘Talking for Clapping’ as well as outstanding releases from Bob Odenkirk, Paul F. Tompkins, Doug Benson, Greg Proops, Jen Kirkman, Wyatt Cenac, Karen Kilgariff, Kyle Kinane—and many more. AST looks forward to expanding their catalog while continuing their dedication to exceptional emerging and established comics.

Stream releases from aspecialthing Records catalog at: https://astrecords.com/

RETT SMITH NEW “COLD AIR” SINGLE OUT TODAY

DARK AND MOODY AMERICANA

PRODUCED BY JASON BURT (LEON BRIDGES, KHRUANGBIN)

Austin musician RETT SMITH today releases “Cold Air”, the new single from his forthcoming album ‘What The Walls Cannot See’. Featuring a dark and moody Americana sound, “Cold Air” was produced by Jason Burt (Leon Bridges, Khruangbin, Paul Cauthen) and is the follow-up to first album single “The Hook” which features Rett with Jessica Lea Mayfield and was hailed as “a richly dark ballad that imagines Nick Cave as Texan.” (Austin Chronicle).

Of the track, Retts says,“Cold Air” is a story of despondence. A reflective narrative of when one is ready to cave into their faults, be it substances, relationships or simply one’s own mind.” The accompanying music video is directed by Martin Landgreve, and shot in black and white on the streets of New York and in a hotel room, with Rett performing only the finger-picked guitar melody and vocal. The video reflects this isolation, honest and bare, of being on the very edge of giving in.

LISTEN: “COLD AIR”
WATCH: “COLD AIR”

Texas native Rett Smith’s new album ‘What The Walls Cannot See’ showcases an evolution in songwriting while Rett maintains the sonic landscape of his beloved southwest. All songs written, composed and performed by Rett, produced by Jason Burt who mixed it along with Tom Soares (Erykah Badu), mastered by Dave Kutch (Billie Eilish, The Strokes, Lana Del Rey). ‘What The Walls Cannot See’ is the follow up to Rett’s smoldering May 2020 LP ‘Giving Up On Quitting’ which earned “Best New Music” nods from American Songwriter, No Depression, and FLOOD—among others.

“What the Walls Cannot See, due out later this year, further hones his brooding singer-songwriter direction...Smith writes with a somber intensity, yet remains compellingly melodic from the sunken, gasping chasms.” – Austin Chronicle

“the musical talent who needs to be part of your life, quarantined or otherwise” – Texas Hill Country News

http://rettsmithmusic.com/

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