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Interview with Dan Levy

Named “Comedian Of The Year” for 2011 at the Young Hollywood Awards, Dan Levy is poised for some huge success of his own. Performing comedy since college, Levy is a regular on “Chelsea [...]

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An Inspirational, Funny, Behind the Scenes Interview with Rob Riggle

It’s hard for me to explain how wonderful of an experience it was talking with actor/comedian/writer Rob Riggle. You know him from his stint on Saturday Night Live, his three [...]

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SO Interview: Cloud Control

Four piece Cloud Control, whose album has been critically acclaimed (and for once, this is a wholly true and supported statement) originate from the beautiful Blue Mountains. Characterizing the album [...]

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Shits ‘N’ Giggles with Photographer Seth Olenick

I came across Brooklyn-based photographer Seth Olenick after it seemed like every other comedian interview I was doing would send pictures that were taken by Seth, so I had to [...]

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Marc Maron Interview: WTF?

“I’m glad to be part of the war on sadness. I’m a part time employee of the illusion that keeps people stupid.” -Marc Maron. I was nervous about interviewing Marc. [...]

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Interview with Robert Ben Garant – Cops, Leprechauns, BBQ, & Haunted Houses. What’s Not to Love?

While he’s probably most famous for playing Deputy Travis Junior on “Reno 911“, after interviewing the hilarious and talented Robert Ben Garant, it became clear his true passion is writing. [...]

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Interview: KNESSET Is Most Definitely “Coming of Age”

Knesset hail from Phoenix, Arizona. Like it or not, the place comes with an unshakable musical preconception. “People love to hate on Phoenix …But we’re back here now and we [...]

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Interview with the Amazing Eugene Ahn

I heard about Eugene Ahn through a mutual friend of ours, who happens to be a lawyer. Eugene was also a lawyer until he quit to become a full-time rapper. [...]

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Nick Kroll: Thank You Very Cool

Going into my interview with comedian Nick Kroll, I didn’t really know what, or I guess I should say who, to expect. It hit me that I’ve been a fan [...]

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An Interview With The Hilarious, Delightful, & Beautiful June Diane Raphael

I could really go on and on with more adjectives, but the title made my point. If you judge people by the company they keep, then June, who is BFF’s [...]

Already Been Done Presents: Josiah Gatlyn

Already Been Done has a great feature on skateboarder (amongst many other things) Josiah Gatlyn. Here is a little taste: Josiah Gatlyn believes in God. Deal with it. Now that we [...]

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Mike Burns Is The BEST Thing Since Pretzels Dipped In Nutella

If you’re into comedy, great writing, genuine people, funny things, the absurd, and wonderful aesthetics, then you will be into stand-up Mike Burns. Most of SO’s interviews are with super talented [...]

An Educational, Entertaining, & Insightful Conversation With Streetwater’s Greg T. Spielberg

Greg T. Spielberg aka GTS aka Louis Taymans aka the guy behind Streetwater, is an urban journalist to the full extent, whether he will admit to it or not. He [...]

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An Interview With The Great, Nerdy, Polite, Hilarious, Rich Sommer, aka Harry Crane Of Mad Men

You will probably instantly recognize Rich Sommer as Harry Crane from AMC’s Mad Men, undoubtedly one of the best shows on television, currently in the middle of its fourth season. Then [...]