Episode #268: Catherine Cohen

With degrees in English and Theater, Catherine Cohen not only graduated from Princeton University but also delivered a humorous speech at her own graduation. Five years later, Cohen became one of New York City’s newest It Girls, bringing the cabaret co…

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The Seinfeld Experience to open full-time in Manhattan for 30th anniversary of sitcom

Walking through the re-created set of Jerry Seinfeld’s TV apartment last weekend at Clusterfest, two thoughts kept repeating: 1) it’s amazing but not entirely surprising how much of a kick people get out of imagining they’re in a hit …

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The late Brody Stevens has a park bench in his honor next to Reseda baseball park

Thanks to @RockinPins for letting us all know there’s a memorial park bench in honor of the late Brody Stevens outside a baseball diamond in Reseda, Calif. The Hollywood Reporter also just published a piece talking to comedians and friends of Ste…

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And now a public service announcement for Clusterfest 2019

Comedy Central’s annual celebration of comedy, music, and comedy known as Clusterfest just released a new public service announcement with… MORE
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Here’s who’s Up Next for Comedy Central showcases at Clusterfest 2019

Congrats to these comedians announced today as “Up Next” by Comedy Central! Up Next is Comedy Central’s take on New Faces, presented at the cable network’s annual Clusterfest, held each June in San Francisco. And here are the 20…

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Clusterfest announces its 2019 lineup, John Mulaney, Patton Oswalt, Anthony Jeselnik, Jeff Ross to headline

Comedy Central’s annual celebration of comedy, music, and comedy known as Clusterfest has announced its lineup. Like with previous years,… MORE
Clusterfest announces its 2019 lineup, John Mulaney, Patton Oswalt, Anthony Jeselnik, Jeff …

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The Lonely Island announces first-ever tour, heading across America summer 2019

Last summer, The Lonely Island performed live in concert for their first time as a band at Comedy Central’s Clusterfest in San Francisco. This summer, they’re going on their first tour. Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer, and Jorma Taccone today …

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Episode #215: Clusterfest 2018 with Jeff Ross, Matt Broussard and the art of roasting

This is a special edition of Last Things First, recorded live during Clusterfest 2018 in San Francisco. Comedy Central was kind enough to ask me to host a series of Clusterfest panels for the media that they called fireside chats. In this session, I welcomed the Roastmaster himself, Jeff Ross, and two-time Roast Battle runner-up […]

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Episode #212: Clusterfest 2018 with Mark Normand, Roy Wood Jr., and Sasheer Zamata

This is a special edition of Last Things First, recorded live during Clusterfest 2018 in San Francisco. Comedy Central was kind enough to ask me to host a series of Clusterfest panels for the media that they called fireside chats. In this session, I welcomed Sasheer Zamata, Roy Wood Jr., and Mark Normand. We joked […]

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Episode #210: Clusterfest 2018 with Rachel Feinstein, Jim Jefferies, Nikki Glaser and Sam Morril

This is a special edition of Last Things First, recorded live during Clusterfest 2018 in San Francisco. Comedy Central was kind enough to ask me to host a series of Clusterfest panels for the media that they called fireside chats. In this session, I welcomed Jim Jefferies, Rachel Feinstein, Nikki Glaser and Sam Morril, and […]

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