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Adam Newman Makes Us Laugh Out Loud

Jazmine HillJanuary 9, 2013

Adam Newman is a comedian we know you’ve seen before. He’s been in countless College Humor videos, had that crazy experience with a hecklers’ coat, and just last year was a part of “John Oliver’s NY Stand-Up Show.” He will often poke fun at anything ... 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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We Love Emily Maya Mills

Deborah ThomasianDecember 6, 2012

Emily Maya Mills is a powerhouse packed into one petite, crimson-curled sweetheart. She is an actor, writer, and stand-up comic who has made appearances on “Parks and Recreation”, “Conan”, “Children’s Hospital”, “Key and Peele” and “Harry’s Law”. Emi... Read More...

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Meet The Comedy Duo That Is Wrestling Team

Meredith SchneiderNovember 20, 2012

Mark Bisi and Andy Beckerman are two of the funniest guys we have ever encountered. Their comedic chemistry is palpable almost immediately, which is why it comes as no surprise that they have been at it for a while now. Formed in 2003, their comedic ... Read More...

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Matt Besser Interview: The Greatest Man Alive?

Deborah ThomasianOctober 5, 2012

When done properly, improv is an astounding art form. When done poorly, well, don’t ask. I think you could safely say Matt Besser has tamed the improv “beast”. In fact, he has elevated the art form and helped garner an audience eager for innovative e... Read More...

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JC Coccoli Is All Style, All Smiles, & The Hippest Kind Of Sweet

Deborah ThomasianSeptember 17, 2012

JC Coccoli is quickly climbing up the Hollywood ladder (not to be confused with Jacob's Ladder). This gal is the whole package fellas. She is charming, witty, fashion-conscious and hella funny. And might I point out that I find her accent sublime. JC... Read More...

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Neil Mahoney Talks ‘Freak Dance’

Deborah ThomasianJuly 12, 2012

The name might not ring a bell yet but you have no doubt seen his work. Comedy director, writer and editor Neil Mahoney has been the man behind the camera for all of your favorite shorts and videos. His credits include Tiffany is Busy, Raaaaaaaandy D... 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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An Interview With The Sweetest Mad Man You’ll Ever Meet: Jon Daly

Deborah ThomasianMay 1, 2012

One word you would never use to describe Jon Daly would be "boring." If you have never had the pleasure of experiencing Jon's sketch comedy bravura, you have been denied for too long! A veteran of the UCB Theatre, Jon has delighted audiences from coa... Read More...

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A Laugh Out Loud Chat With Sue Galloway

Deborah ThomasianMarch 16, 2012

Sue Galloway may not be a household name yet but you’ve most likely seen her splashed across your TV screen multiple times. Sue has a recurring role on "30 Rock", where she and her co-writer character chums drive Liz Lemon to madness weekly. Or o... Read More...

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

David DeanJuly 21, 2011

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 years as a correspondent for The Daily Show, and multiple movies and shows ... Read More...

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SO Best of Web Series: Broad City

David DeanJune 1, 2011

Each week for the month of June, Serial Optimist will post what we consider to be the best “web series” or “online comedy shows” or “really funny online comedic series” or “etc” over the past year. Most of the series we pick won’t be ones that went “... Read More...

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

David DeanJanuary 13, 2011

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 with Casey Wilson, married to Paul Scheer, and collaborates/works with/pals around with some of t... Read More...

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Paul Scheer: The Guy You Always Recognize In Something That Is Always Awesomely Hilarious

David DeanAugust 13, 2010

I've been a fan of Paul Scheer for a while now, back to the Best Week Ever days, which means I was still a little late on becoming a fan. He consistently stood out on BWE and made fans want to see and hear more and more of him. Luckily, that has been... Read More...

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