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How to become a Comedian

Both Side-Splitters in Carrollwood and the Improv in Ybor City offer Open Mike Night. This is how someone 'becomes' a comedian. I am constantly...
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Shocker: Dave Chappelle appears in his first interview in 5 years (video)

Dave Chappelle has been off the grid for many years, having taken himself out of the public eye after a very messy split with Comedy Central...
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Louis CK, Dane Cook work out their issues on FX's 'Louie' (video)

If you're a fan of FX's Louie, you don't need to be told that Louis CK's sitcom (?) is one of the best comedies on television (It...
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Review: Aries Spears' 'Hollywood, Look I'm Smiling' isn't great, isn't awful

  • Aries Spears
  • April 28, 2011
Even if you don't know the name Aries Spears, you know damn well who Aries Spears is: he's the dude from MADtv, the guy from Def Comedy Jam...
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Review: Sean Kent's material needs a little work on 'Waiting For The Rapture'

It's been awhile since we ran a standup comedy review, hasn't it? Lucky for us, then, that MVD Entertainment sent over a review copy of...
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Comedy Examiner Readers: Are ya funny? You may be right for Esther's Follies

Before we go any further, let's be clear on this one thing: the following information pertains only to A) Austinites or B) people willing to...
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Comedy Examiner Review: 'Louis CK: Hilarious' is just the latest proof that Louis CK is a genius

Last night, thanks to the folks at the Alamo Drafthouse here in Austin, TX, your friendly, neighborhood Comedy Examiner was one of maybe a few...
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In no particular order: the Top 10 stand-up comics currently working in America (with videos)

It's Tuesday, and you know what that means: it's Top Ten Tuesday. Actually, that's something we made up to give this article a snappy intro, but if...
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Funny Video: Dave Chapelle returns to the standup stage at the Laugh Factory (with video)

First of all, we're going to have to make this very, very clear before you read on any further: the following clip contains adult situations,...
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Team Coco News: Critics weigh in on Conan O'Brien's 'Legally Prohibited' Tour-- how did Conan do?

Yesterday was a big day for Conan O'Brien fans. First, the former Tonight Show host finally announced that his next home would be on TBS-- not FOX,...
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