Jim Norton Archives

August 21, 2014

Published by RJ Waldron at August 21, 2014

Talking with Kurt Metzger About His Emmy Nomination

Kurt Metzger is so damn funny. His comedy special "White Precious" aired last month on Comedy Central, to rave reviews, he killed at Montreal Just for Laughs in The Nasty Show, and you can see him performing in clubs all over New York City. And stand up is only part of the picture-- he also records a hit podcast, "Race Wars" with Sherrod Small weekly, and he's been writing his ass off for shows like Chappelle Show, and The Jim Norton Show on Vice.com, and he was recently nominated for an Emmy! Metzger has been writing for Inside Amy Schumer for both of its two seasons and the show is without a doubt the best written sketch show on tv today. RJ Waldron talked with Kurt recently about writing for the show, and being nominated in this latest edition of "The Set"

August 17, 2014

Published by Interrobang Staff at August 17, 2014

Watch The Trailer For Bonnie McFarlane’s “Women Aren’t Funny”

Here's the trailer for Bonnie McFarlane's documentary "Women Aren't Funny" which looks for any truth behind the myth that women don't belong in stand up comedy.

August 10, 2014

Published by Interrobang Staff at August 10, 2014

Pre Order Bonnie McFarlane and Rich Vos Doc “Women Aren’t Funny”

The comedy documentary "Women Aren't Funny" from Bonnie McFarlane and Rich Vos is now available for pre-order on iTunes.

August 7, 2014

Published by Interrobang Staff at August 7, 2014

Jim Norton Defends Johns and Prostitution for Time Magazine

Comedian and man who is a frequent purveyor of prostitutes, Jimmy Norton recently wrote an opinion piece where he argues for the legalization of prostitution and defends the men that use their services.

July 31, 2014

Published by Interrobang Staff at July 31, 2014

Alec Baldwin Joins Teachers Lounge

Big news in the world of comedy and comedy web series. You will be hearing a familiar voice ringing through the halls of everyone's favorite unnamed internet elementary school. Alec Baldwin has joined the already impressive cast of Teachers Lounge as the school's P.A. Announcer.

July 25, 2014

Published by Jeffrey Gurian at July 25, 2014

Jumping Around Montreal Just for Laughs with Jeffrey Gurian: Thursday July 24

Jeffrey Gurian headed up to the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal this week and will be reporting back about all the happenings up in and around Just For Laughs while he's there.

July 24, 2014

Published by Jeffrey Gurian at July 24, 2014

Jumping Around Montreal’s Just For Laughs with Jeffrey Gurian, Wednesday July 23rd

Jeffrey Gurian headed up to the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal this week and will be reporting back about all the happenings up in and around Just For Laughs while he's there.

July 23, 2014

Published by Kyle Adamski at July 23, 2014

The Jim Norton Show Debuts on VICE

Jim brings his unique style of self-deprecating, brutally honest comedy to the late night talk show format. All the classic features are there, the monologue, the skits, a studio audience etc., but you've never seen them done quite like this.

July 22, 2014

Published by Dan Murphy at July 22, 2014

Hulu to Launch New Comedy Channel

Comedy fans will have a new viewing destination starting July 29 with the launch of Comedy Dynamics on Hulu and Hulu Plus.

July 13, 2014

Published by Interrobang Staff at July 13, 2014

What Happens Next for Opie and Jimmy? (poll)

After 20 years the Opie and Anthony Show seems to be over, or at least taking time away from each other. SiriusXM fired Anthony and it seems that Opie and Jim Norton will be staying on at SiriusXM, at least in the short term.

July 10, 2014

Published by Interrobang Staff at July 10, 2014

Opie and Anthony Channel Renamed on SiriusXM

Since the announcement first came down on Friday July 4th, that SiriusXM was cutting ties with Cumia, there's been a lot of speculation about what would happen next. A few questions have slowly been answered. And it looks like SiriusXM has already renamed the Opie and Anthony Channel to SiriusXM Talk.

June 26, 2014

Published by Interrobang Staff at June 26, 2014

Thundershorts Launches Today

Snagfilms along with Indiewire, known for streaming documentaries and independent films online, are launching their brand new streaming comedy portal Thundershorts today.