Mark calls Shoney’s, Joaquin Phoenix explains the BYE!GOOD fiasco, Sean debuts his new hit single, “Honk If You’re Drunk,” Mark provides a songumentary about silverfish, and another cheery installment of The Lonely Guy.
Episode 36 – Free Samples At The KFC
CHARLES IVES asks a perfectly reasonable question, the first (named) installment of Shitty Riffin’, Blacks Who Hate Gays celebrate the gay marriage ban with a visit to The Barbazologist, Sad Trumpet Theater (OWOWOW), Mark sings another song about Europe, and standup from BRIAN REGAN.
Episode 35 – OOOOoooooo…
Mark prank calls…someplace, the first amazing installment of Chip Barrons, The Golfing Comic, we play that Sarah Palin prank call made by SOME CANADIAN DUDES, another tragic episode of Sad Trumpet Theater, THE DEAD DEAD play their epic new single “We Pee,” and a stand-up clip from MIKE BIRBIGLIA.
Rik Roberts: School Of Laughs, CMT appearance
..and now an update from Nashville-based comic Rik Roberts:
GRADUATION SHOW
First off PLEASE come out and support the latest graduating class from the School of Laughs at ZANIES in Nashville on Wednesday, November 19th. The show starts at 7:30p.m., doors open at 6:45. Call Zanies box office (615) 269-0221 to purchase tickets. If you ask for the “friend/family of a performer” discount the price will be $6. The special rate is not available for online purchases. Tickets at the door are $10 if there are any left.
Attending this show will give you a chance to meet students and pick their brain about the classes. It will also give them a full house to perform in front of which will really give them great energy.
2009 CLASS DATES
Many of you have asked when the next round of classes will at Zanies. Although I don’t have dates set in stone yet, here is what I am shooting for:
Stand – UP Writing Class
Mondays, February 2, 9, 16 & 23 5:30-7:30p.m.
Stand – UP Performance Class
Mondays, March 2, 9, 16 & 23 5:30 – 7:30p.m.
Business of Comedy Class
Monday, March 30 5:30-8:30 p.m.
If there is enough interest, I will have an IMPROV class in APRIL. Class descriptions online at www.schooloflaughs.com.
As soon as dates get locked in for any class I will send out an announcement.
GIFT CERTIFICATES
Don’t want to spend the money on yourself for classes? Have someone else do it! You can let people know you want to take these classes and have them pay your tuition with a gift certificate. Just have them e-mail me and I will guide them through it. The gift certificate is available for any of the 4 week courses for $200, and for the Business Class for $75. All pre-paid certificate are fully refundable if you decide not to take the class.
SHAMELESS SELF-PROMOTION
I will be appearing on “The 20 Greatest Redneck Moments Part 2” on CMT Fri. Nov. 14th – 11:15AM, Tues. Nov. 18th – 10:00PM, Wed. Nov. 19th – 3:00PM & Fri. Dec. 5th – 10:30 PM CST.
If you have a DVR.. I will be appearing on “Bananas” in national syndication through Sony Studios on January 24th & August 1st. Each market has different channels and air times, but those are the dates I’ll be on. So, search it out on your DVR and watch!
11/17: Mary Mack on “Bob and Tom”
NashvilleStandUp alumnus Mary Mack will be a guest on The Bob and Tom Radio Show Monday, November 17th. Other scheduled guests include Scott Dunn and Moody McCarthy.
BobAndTom.com/ says, “Folk ‘n Comedy: It’s true that folk humorist Mary Mack often recounts stories of her life, but unlike your boring uncle, she does it with a guitar up on stage and makes a living doing it.” (wait. Does she use a guitar? Last time we saw her she was playing her mandolin and clarinet.) “And seeing as she’s a former polka band leader, music teacher, and all-around confused individual, we’re guessing she’s got some pretty good stories. Mack recently won Bill Word’s California Funniest Female competition and is gaining a following across the country. You can normally pick out a Mary Mack show because her audience is usually the one partaking in grown-up sing-alongs.”
Mary Mack is one of the most creative female comics working today. She’s very character-driven and very, very funny. She lived in Nashville a few years ago and performed all over the area before hitting the road.. so if you live near Nashville and you’ve never seen her live.. listen in to the Bob and Tom Show and kick yourself in the face for not supporting her and the rest of the Nashville comedy scene when you had the chance.
In Nashville, tune in to WRQQ 97.1 FM.