May 27, 2016
Published by Debra Kessler at May 27, 2016

Comedy Insiders: Is Barney Ruining Comedy?

Brian Volk-Weiss is the President of Comedy Dynamics, the largest independent producer and distributor of recorded comedy in North America. In our monthly series with Volk Weiss, we discuss issues that impact the comedy industry. This month, Brian wanted to talk about the issue of political correctness on college campuses.
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May 15, 2016
Published by Amy Hawthorne at May 15, 2016

Dan Soder Takes You Inside Comedy

Dan Soder looks exactly like what you’d get if you went to Central Casting and asked for a tall, clean-cut, middle class stoner from Colorado. His deep voice, good looks and easygoing charm have made him a fan favorite on Guy Code, Robert Kelly’s You Know What Dude and Legion of Skanks.
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May 11, 2016
Published by Debra Kessler at May 11, 2016

Go Ahead, Laugh at Dave Hill’s Life

Dave Hill's new book, Dave Hill Doesn't Live Here Anymore has some major players giving it praise on the back cover, and all well deserved. Hill's book is a fast, funny, thoughtful and smart read. DHDLHA is a collection of stories, with a loose thread following the evolution of his relationship with his dad since his mother passed away. The stories largely come from the period of years after her death, but sometimes dip back to childhood, and teenage years, weaving around gently and exploring themes that connect to his father.
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May 7, 2016
Published by Dan Murphy at May 7, 2016

Vimeo Special Captures the True Spirit of Garfunkel and Oates: An Interview with Kate Micucci

Garfunkel and Oates figured out the perfect way to raise money to fund their first hour-long comedy special: They held a benefit show … then released that benefit show as their hour-long comedy special.
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May 4, 2016
Published by Bill Tressler at May 4, 2016

Mike Ward: “I Respect Everyone, but on Stage, I Respect No One”

French-Canadian comic Mike Ward has been a big name in Quebec, and across Canada for years now with a strong successful stand up career. A comedian since 1993, Ward has produced multiple stand-up specials and has become a veteran of some of the biggest venues in comedy, like Montreal’s Just For Laughs Festival.
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April 19, 2016
Published by Debra Kessler at April 19, 2016

Noel Fielding and His Wonderful Magical Lo-Fi World Triumph in America

Noel Fielding just finished his first US Tour, with An Evening With Noel Fielding, and by all accounts, it was a gigantic success. I caught the show in New York City- it was my first time seeing Noel live- and was intrigued, enlightened, enchanted, and utterly converted by Noel and his conceptual whirlwind of a comedy show.
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April 7, 2016
Published by Debra Kessler at April 7, 2016

Comedy Insiders: Recording a Comedy Special: When Is It Time?

Brian Volk-Weiss is the President of Comedy Dynamics, the largest independent producer and distributor of recorded comedy in North America. As part of our new monthly series, we talked with Brian, who was very candid answering the big question: when is it time?
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March 24, 2016
Published by Debra Kessler at March 24, 2016

Sal Vulcano Hints at Big Moves For Impractical Jokers, Including a Movie and MSG

Sal Vulcano is sitting on top of the world right now. The show he created with lifelong friends, Impractical Jokers has become a worldwide sensation, and they got there by being themselves. Vulcano got together with Brian Quinn, Joe Gatto, and James Murray in high school in 1990, they've been doing improv and sketch together since around 1999. The ascension of YouTube and MySpace inspired them to start doing sketches online, which got them an agent and the chance to start pitching tv shows.
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