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The Biggest LOL’s From The LOLiest Aparna Nancherla

David DeanMay 1, 2013

It's hard for me to even try and write an introduction to comedian Aparna Nancherla. She set the bar so high with this interview I feel like I should just get out of the way as quickly as possible so you can start reading it. What do you need to... Read More...

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Megan Amram Is Real, & Really Funny, & Really Just The Best

David DeanApril 18, 2013

Social media, specifically Twitter, has been such a huge platform with a constant audience to speak to for writers, comedians and really anyone with functioning fingers. Twitter has made careers; it has been the launching point for many who are domin... Read More...

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Liz Miele is “Damaged”

David DeanApril 9, 2013

Comedian, stand-up and SO favorite Liz Miele recently created, wrote and produced an animated web series called "Damaged". It features the voices of some big NYC comics including Dean Edwards, Ted Alexandro, DC Benny, Carmen Lynch, Jermaine Fowler an... Read More...

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A Quickie With A SO Favorite: Jen Kirkman

David DeanMarch 5, 2013

Jen Kirkman is truly one of our all time favorites. She has been telling stories and jokes and making people laugh hard for years. Oh but that's not it. She also writes for "Chelsea Lately," co-stars the hit show "After Lately," and if she wasn't bus... Read More...

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Artist John Sabraw

David DeanFebruary 28, 2013

Artist John Sabraw really gets us excited. His enthusiasm and true love of art is contagious, his knowledge is vast. The guy was just born an artist, nothing was going to change that, and his word and words show that through and though. We talked wit... Read More...

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Bree Housley: ‘We Hope You Like This Song’

David DeanDecember 27, 2012

Small town Iowa native Bree Housley, now big city sweat pant wearing author in Chicago, has penned a book, or what could also be called a "tribute", to ineffable, incomparable bond that we call friendship, and a celebration of living life to the full... Read More...

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Best Of 2012: Interviews

David DeanDecember 21, 2012

We had a stellar and exciting year at Serial Optimist. One of the things we value most about SO is the interviews we get, and how we conduct those interviews. With each interview we try to ask questions no one else would ask, stay clear of only talki... Read More...

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An Open Letter To Jamie Lee Curtis Taete Of Vice

David DeanDecember 11, 2012

This is a belated, open letter to Jamie Lee Curtis Taete of Vice.com, and his article "Reasons Why Los Angeles Is The Worst Place Ever". I'm not here to defend LA, or even refute this article in a general sense, I'm only hear to discuss what I believ... Read More...

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The Great Scott Campbell

David DeanNovember 2, 2012

Good gosh, do we love Scott Campbell! What a kind, talented and all-around awesome guy. He is a maker of paintings, illustrations, comics, kids books, and video games. His artwork has been shown in galleries around the world (often at one of our favo... Read More...

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More Molly McAleer Please

David DeanNovember 1, 2012

Some people are just doing life right. They are true to themselves, create for the sake of creating, write meaningful words, promote smiles, and are the real inspirations for younger people who want to do life right as well. Molly McAleer is a leader... Read More...

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Serial Optimist Fall 2012 Issue

David DeanSeptember 6, 2012

The Fall 2012 Serial Optimist issue came out today, and we are thrilled with it. Not only does it feature big time smiles and hard laughs, but it also features interviews with comedians Brendon Walsh, Eddie Pepitone, Kyle Kinane, Angela Trimbur, Kurt... Read More...

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Matt Braunger Is The Best

David DeanJuly 24, 2012

Matt Braunger is one of our all time favs, and is just killing it right now. "It" being life, bro. His new album "Shovel Fighter" (released July 17 on Comedy Central Records) is just ridiculous fun from beginning to end. He has been touring like a ma... Read More...

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Lesley Arfin Interview

David DeanJune 25, 2012

Lesley Arfin is everything an aspiring writer wants to be. She's stylish, smart, funny, a little punk, and a lot NYC. She almost reminds you of a younger version of Californication's Hank Moody. You might recognize her from her mega-popular Vice colu... Read More...

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Angela Trimbur

David DeanMay 23, 2012

Well, good luck not falling in love with Angela Trimbur in the next ten minutes, this girl is all things good. Angela is a comedian, actor, dancer, writer, and all around smile creator. She makes dancing in public completely alone to the beat of her ... Read More...

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