Comedians in music videos
Patton Oswalt appears in the The Coup’s video for “Magic Clap” which has him mouthing and acting out the video word for word as he hangs out on, behind, and in front of a leopard print couch. It’s a pretty simple video made fun by Oswalt’s presence. The comedian even Tw... [Read More]
 
Colin Quinn to deliver keynote at Just for Laughs Montreal, Silverman, Meyers, Izzard, and others to headline
With Spring wrapping unofficially this weekend, details about countless summer festivals are popping up with one of the biggest being Just for Laughs Montreal. Professional comedians, businessmen, armatures, and industry icons are always in attendance at the premier festival. While passes for the fe... [Read More]
 
Read: Marc Maron and Michael Ian Black blast each other on Twitter
It’s been a while since we’ve seen a good old-fashioned comedian Twitter spar– although I feel this one between Marc Maron and Michael Ian Black has far less goodwill than Maron’s back-and-forth with Patton Oswalt last June. If you follow Maron... [Read More]
 
Marc Maron narrated a documentary about DFA Records
Red Bull Music put together a documentary about the legendary NYC record label DFA Records ya know the label that spawned LCD Soundsystem and a bunch of other great bands. But since this is a comedy site, you’re wondering why we’re posting this video. That’s because the whole thing... [Read More]
 
Marc Maron’s New Book, ‘Attempting Normal’
Marc Maron has been on my radar for a long time. Many days after working third shift in the 90s, I would come home and watch Comedy Central specials and “Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist.” I always lit up when Maron was on the screen, in ... [Read More]
 
Marc Maron on putting his life on camera (IFC’s Maron) and in memoir (“Attempting Normal”)
"Are you good?" Marc Maron asks the question sincerely after I enter his hotel room in Midtown Manhattan, catching the comedian amid a day full of back-to-back phone interviews with the media. Not "Are we good?" nor the colloquial "We good?" that has... [Read More]
 
The Hollywood Reporter’s comedy class of 2013
The Hollywood Reporter’s May 10th print issue will reveal their Comedy Class of 2013. While many of the honors they bestowed upon funny people are titles used more to explain them they do cover some great folks including Louis C.K. (the master), Kevin Hart (stand-up breakout), Mitch Hurwitz (r... [Read More]
 
IFC’s ‘Maron’ has potential for something great (review)
From the stage, to the garage, and now to the small screen, comedian Marc Maron brings his unique brand of comedy to IFC this Friday. His new single-camera sitcom, Maron, is a semi-autobiographical romp based on his wildly successful WTF podcast, his life as a stand-up comedian, and his day-to-day s... [Read More]
 
Comedian Marc Maron’s IFC Debut
I was so excited when I heard the news that Marc Maron would be starring in a comedy series on IFC. Maron’s podcast, WTF, is a must listen for, well, everyone. And seeing the comic live on stage in Charlotte earlier this year only whetted my appetite... [Read More]
 
James Adomian in IFC’s new web series ‘Maron in Space’
Comedian James Adomian is a chameleon of sorts. Not only is he hilarious in his own right but he also has a bit of a penchant for imitation- whether that be Huell Howser, Jesse Ventura or when we saw him at SXSW, Louis C.K. tucking Marc Maron into bed at night. Seems that IFC.com and [...]James Adom... [Read More]