Jackie Kashian - Serial Optimist

Conan O’Brien Has The Best Stand Up In Late Night

David DeanOctober 15, 2013

"Conan" has the best stand up comedians in late night. The words, "Tonight (insert name) is making his/her late night television debut, please welcome…" are a comedians dream, and Conan O'Brien says those words (specifically "television debut") more ... Read More...

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2nd Annual LA Podcast Festival

David DeanOctober 2, 2013

Serial Optimist has had October 4-6th circled with a big red marker for months now eagerly awaiting the 2nd Annual LA Podcast Festival to kick off. We had a blast last year, and this years action looks even better (if that’s possible). Three days ... Read More...

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Interview With The Super Fun & Funny Murray Valeriano

Deborah ThomasianDecember 7, 2012

An observant mortal once said, “one can judge a man by the company he keeps.” Having cavorted with some of the most intriguing people on the planet Murray Valeriano is just the man to pay careful attention to. Did I happen to mention he is a brillian... Read More...

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SO Recap: RIOT LA 2012

Deborah ThomasianSeptember 28, 2012

The 2012 RIOT LA comedy festival made good on its Kickstarter promise this past weekend. One city block was transformed into a gathering place of the best in alt comedy with the added bonus of a marketplace, food, and booze. The festival offered just... Read More...

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Jackie Kashian Is Big Time Smiles

Deborah ThomasianJuly 20, 2012

If you are not yet a ranger of The Dork Forest, you soon will be. Please grab a comfy chair and familiarize yourself with TDF podcast's dorkdom purveyor, Jackie Kashian. Jackie has created a podcast that is 300+ episodes strong and ever increasing in... Read More...

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