“There are still idiots in this town who think there is some difference between drama and comedy in the sense that drama is real acting, while comedy isn’t. Of course, that’s absolute nonsense. If you talk to anyone who knows anything about this business they will tell you that in general there is no contest; … Continue reading
Author Archives: Tyler
Comedy 2021 in Review
I didn’t perform comedy onstage once in 2021, and despite how it was the first year of the 21st century where that was the case, I was perfectly cool with that. I went to one standup gig (in East Lansing, mostly to catch up with friends), and my partner and I had tickets to see … Continue reading
The Living List of Things That Will Always Be Funnier than Any Open Mic Comic
Compiled in 2019. Evergreen, so I decided to hit “Publish.” That “HOW DARE YOU” Hippo Lady from ‘Rocko’s Modern Life’ The guitarist who replaces Dewey in his former band in School of Rock That first Dictators album, “Go Girl Crazy” Whenever Peggy angrily impersonates Hank on “King of the Hill” Watching my cat figure out … Continue reading
JAWS: A Collaborative Remake (2021) this Friday
Friday night at 8pm ET will mark the world premiere of “JAWS: A Collaborative Remake” on Kast (Stream Link Here). In order to watch, all you have to do is register for a free account on the site. The project is the long-in-the-works brainchild of Whiskey Bear Comedy chief Dustin Meadows. It was inspired by … Continue reading
This is What I Think Of Whenever I Hear/Read “I Miss Open Mics”
Stay safe, wash your hands, wear a mask, and if you’re still performing at open mics (especially indoors, in the United States) for some reason, find a new hobby. Continue reading
NEW STUFF: RainShine Comedy Bandcamp Site (Cassette Pre-Orders), Standup Zine Out
Happy Monday, and Happy December, everyone! Today marks the two-year anniversary of the release of the Modern Life is Awesome LP (RainShine #001), and given how hard 2020 has 2020’d, I thought this would be the perfect excuse/occasion to get something(s) new out there. Let’s get right into it: THE RAINSHINE COMEDY BANDCAMP LAUNCHES TODAY … Continue reading
Catch me on Sunday Night Fights! Also, big announcement coming tomorrow.
Tonights! Dead to rights! Tune in at 8pm ET on Robert Schneider’s public FB page RIGHT HERE. I’m going to be joining with some nice folks I don’t yet know to argue of which are the best Christmas movies! I will also be making a special announcement of something happening tomorrow morning, which I will … Continue reading
Live on {{{BROKE ASS TALK SHOW MEGASTREAM}}} at 1:30 pm ET Today
Hey folks, I’m going live on the internet today with my old buddy Jake Goldman. He’s running a marathon show today to promote other artists with stuff on Bandcamp, as they’re doing a grande fee-waving to support all of their artists. Jake and I will be chatting about our college comedy collaborations, I’ll be chatting … Continue reading
Three Comedy Albums You’d Like (Plus Upcoming Shows in Michigan)
Happy 2020, everyone. Here are a few comedy albums that have been released over the last year that I recommend you check out. They are by three major comedic influences at three distinct points in my life, and I think you’ll like them a lot. Shane Rhyne – The Golden Age of Shane Rhyne Full … Continue reading
A Standup Comedy Carol
[Adapted from the works of Charles Dickens. If you’re part of his estate please don’t sue me. Creative commons or whatever]. From the foldings of its robe, the Spirit of Standup brought two open mic’ers; wretched, abject, frightful, hideous, miserable. They knelt down at its feet, and clung upon the outside of its garment. “Oh, … Continue reading
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