October 5, 2014
Published by Karen Geier at October 5, 2014

Paul F Tompkins Talks Best Week Ever, Mr. Peanut Butter and Other Wonderful Things

From his humble origins as “Champion: The Drinker” from Mr. Show to his supporting role as “Mr. Peanut Butter” on Netflix’s hit Bojack Horseman, Paul F Tompkins has done it all. Lately, you’ve seen him on “No, You Shut Up!” on Fusion TV, on Adventure Time and Bob’s Burgers, and on IFC’s Comedy Bang Bang! I recently sat down with Paul to discuss his current and past roles, and how the business has changed for him.
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October 1, 2014
Published by Amy Hawthorne at October 1, 2014

Greer Barnes Guide to Blaxploitation Films That Should Have Been Made

Greer Barnes’ debut album “See What I’m Saying” is unique in so many ways. First off, Greer’s no green young thing, he’s a universally respected veteran of the New York Comedy scene. Second, it wasn’t produced in the usual way. Instead of taking a weekend at a road club or a one-nighter at an intimate venue, Greer and producer Matt Lipton crafted the album from multiple shorter sets Greer performed at his home club, The Comedy Cellar. And finally, there’s Matt. He’s a producer, but not the typical outside label producer parachuting in to put this together, he’s also Greer’s road feature, the man who probably knows Greer’s act better than anyone on earth. The result is a stand out album.
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September 24, 2014
Published by Interrobang Staff at September 24, 2014

Sara Schaefer Bringing You Las Vegas…and a Podcast of LIES.

Comedian Sara Schaefer will be performing this Saturday night at the legendary Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas as a part of Lipshtick-- a comedy lineup that includes some of the funniest women in comedy. We got to talk with Sara about her upcoming Vegas appearance, and asked her how she feels about being on the bill with so many legends.
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September 19, 2014
Published by Interrobang Staff at September 19, 2014

Tig Notaro Kicks Off Boyish Girl Interrupted Tour

Tig Notaro has a lot going on, not the least of which is her Boyish Girl Interrupted Tour that kicks off next week. Tig is going to be hitting up 32 cities in North America, and then another four cities in Australia. One of those dates-- at Largo Theater in Los Angeles will be in honor of breast cancer awareness month, on October 13th, and its going to be a really special night, full of surprises. You can get tickets to the Largo show here. We got to interview Tig just before she heads out on tour.
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September 18, 2014
Published by Interrobang Staff at September 18, 2014

The Changing Tides of Saturday Night Live with James Miller

if you want to try to understand the reach of the show, one place to get a good start is by reading "Live From New York: The Complete Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live as Told by Its Stars, Writers and Guests." Authors and historians Tom Shales and Jim Miller conducted, compiled and edited the massive collection which tells the story of SNL through (as the title suggests) uncensored interviews with the cast, crew and guest hosts. Even at two lbs, and 800 pages, its the kind of book you can't put down with its fill of historical record, touching moments, fights, love, hate, and even backstage gossip. The original edition covering the first 25 years of Saturday Night Live was released in 2002, but a brand new release brings the book up to date covering the entire 40 year history. We couldn't wait to talk with author Jim Miller about the new edition, and the changes that have taken place during the last decade and a half.
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September 12, 2014
Published by Interrobang Staff at September 12, 2014

Simon Pegg Says The Beatles Live In Your Mouth

Comedian, actor, and screenwriter Simon Pegg sat down this week with host Ron Bennington in front of a live audience to tape an episode of SiriusXM’s Unmasked. He talked about his new film Hector and the Search For Happiness, The Boxtrolls, what its like working with movie star Tom Cruise on Mission Impossible 5, and how his daughter saved Star Wars. He also shared his theory about how the Beatles live in all different parts of your mouth.
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September 10, 2014
Published by Kelsea Bauman at September 10, 2014

Jen Kirkman Gets Drunk, Writes Books, Talks Lipshtick

Comedian Jen Kirkman does it all. To her name she has: four sloppy narrations of Comedy Central's Drunk History, a five-year stint as a panelist and writer for Chelsea Lately, and a recent book called "I Can Barely Take Care of Myself: Tales from a Happy Life without Kids" — which is a New York Times Bestseller. Now touring the country, Kirkman sat with us during her stop in New York. She talked shop about her podcast, what it's like no longer having a day job, and why she's excited about her appearance in this weekend's “Lipshtick”: an all-female comedy series in Las Vegas.
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September 10, 2014
Published by Interrobang Staff at September 10, 2014

Simon Pegg’s Daughter Saved Star Wars

Simon Pegg sat down this week with host Ron Bennington in front of a studio audience to tape an episode of SiriusXM’s Unmasked. He talked about his new film Hector and the Search For Happiness, The Boxtrolls, Mission Impossible 5, and how his daughter became known as the girl who saved Star Wars.
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