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Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Comedy Comedian Jenny Zigrino Dishes on Her Hilarious Cooking Show
Posted By Dan Bolles on Tue, Sep 12, 2017 at 2:30 PM
Jenny Zigrino is one of comedy's truly ascendant young stars. The standup comic, writer and actor recently scored a featured role in the movie Bad Santa 2 alongside Billy Bob Thornton, Kathy Bates and Christina Hendricks.
She costars with her pal and fellow comedian Jen Saunderson in the IFC web series "The Filling Is Mutual." That's a cooking show in which the duo concoct offbeat recipes based on their friends' standup bits. (Our favorite: White Devil Eggs, a take on deviled eggs inspired by a Langston Kerman bit about racism.)
In March, Zigrino dropped her debut comedy record, JZ's New Album. And later this month — September 23, to be precise — her first half-hour standup special will air on Comedy Central. Zigrino tours nationally — she headlined the Vermont Comedy Club earlier this year. She's on the road again and heading back to Burlington this Thursday, September 14, to perform at the Flynn MainSta … wait, what?
She costars with her pal and fellow comedian Jen Saunderson in the IFC web series "The Filling Is Mutual." That's a cooking show in which the duo concoct offbeat recipes based on their friends' standup bits. (Our favorite: White Devil Eggs, a take on deviled eggs inspired by a Langston Kerman bit about racism.)
In March, Zigrino dropped her debut comedy record, JZ's New Album. And later this month — September 23, to be precise — her first half-hour standup special will air on Comedy Central. Zigrino tours nationally — she headlined the Vermont Comedy Club earlier this year. She's on the road again and heading back to Burlington this Thursday, September 14, to perform at the Flynn MainSta … wait, what?
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Comedy / Movies Broken Lizard's Steve Lemme Dishes 'Shocking' Details on 'Super Troopers 2'
Posted By Dan Bolles on Tue, Aug 15, 2017 at 5:59 PM
Super Troopers fans, the wait is nearly over. After years of speculation and rumors — and a ridiculously successful 2015 crowdfunding campaign to get the movie rolling — Super Troopers 2 is really happening. The long-anticipated sequel to the 2002 comedy classic about a group of bumbling Vermont State Troopers is unofficially slated for a spring 2018 release. We know, we know: You want it right meow. But according to actor Steve Lemme — aka trooper MacIntyre "Mac" Womack — it's gonna be worth the wait.
"It's going to be our widest release," says Lemme in a recent phone call with Seven Days. "And it's testing better than any movie we've tested. It came out fantastic."
"It's going to be our widest release," says Lemme in a recent phone call with Seven Days. "And it's testing better than any movie we've tested. It came out fantastic."
Monday, July 31, 2017
Comedy Joke of the Week: Aurally Bankrupt
Posted By Dan Bolles on Mon, Jul 31, 2017 at 9:44 AM
It's Monday, which means it's time for your weekly dose of locavore levity: the Joke of the Week! This week's joke comes from Plainfield's Cat Klarich. Take it away, Cat…
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Comedy Everybody Poops: A Q&A With Comedian Adam Mamawala
Posted By Dan Bolles on Tue, Jun 6, 2017 at 4:18 PM
Adam Mamawala has a way of tackling weighty subject matter with equal measures of insight and charm. The New York City-based standup's laid-back affability allows him to soften his punches on touchy topics from race to relationships — and, occasionally, bodily functions — without ever softening his punchlines.
Relatable and hilarious, Mamawala is a rising star in NYC's standup scene. He was named one of Funny or Die's "Top 30 Under 30: Comedians to Watch" and finished as a semifinalist or finalist in prestigious comedy contests such as Carolines New York's Funniest Competition and the Laughing Devil Comedy Festival. He's also appeared on MTV's "Girl Code" and is one of the most in-demand comics on the college comedy circuit, having headlined more than 200 colleges in 35 states.
Relatable and hilarious, Mamawala is a rising star in NYC's standup scene. He was named one of Funny or Die's "Top 30 Under 30: Comedians to Watch" and finished as a semifinalist or finalist in prestigious comedy contests such as Carolines New York's Funniest Competition and the Laughing Devil Comedy Festival. He's also appeared on MTV's "Girl Code" and is one of the most in-demand comics on the college comedy circuit, having headlined more than 200 colleges in 35 states.
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Comedy Comedian Russell Howard Talks Travel, Trump and a Global Approach to Standup
Posted By Dan Bolles on Tue, May 9, 2017 at 5:02 PM
Russell Howard is bigger than Barry Manilow.
OK, he's maybe not that big. But, earlier this year, the British comedian and television host did headline 10 straight nights at London's famed Royal Albert Hall, breaking the record previously held jointly by Manilow and some guy named Frank Sinatra. That ain't bad.
OK, he's maybe not that big. But, earlier this year, the British comedian and television host did headline 10 straight nights at London's famed Royal Albert Hall, breaking the record previously held jointly by Manilow and some guy named Frank Sinatra. That ain't bad.
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Comedy Mike Finoia's Comedy Album 'Live in Burlington' Out Now
Posted By Dan Bolles on Tue, Mar 21, 2017 at 3:00 PM
This just in: Mike Finoia hid a bunch of weed somewhere in Burlington back in November. At least that's what the NYC comedian claims on the opening track of his new comedy album, Live in Burlington, which was released last Friday, March 17.
"Somewhere in this city I hid a full jar of amazing weed and it's up to you to find it," he tells a hysterical crowd. "So tomorrow, just Pokémon Go yourselves around Burlington, follow your nose. Champ helped me hide it, so it might be by the lake. It might be at Nectar's. I don't know."
Calls to Champ and Nectar's regarding the hidden weed were not immediately returned … or made.
Finoia recorded the album over a two-night, four-show run at the Vermont Comedy Club in Burlington in November, just days after the election. Naturally, Trump comes up occasionally, alongside sharp riffs on love, marriage and aging. But Finoia's favorite topic might be the Queen City itself.
As Finoia told Seven Days before the recording, he's had a crush on Burlington since college. He even plans to call BTV home someday.
"Everybody has their own definition of success," he said in that interview. "Mine is just to have a place on the lake in South Burlington and live amongst the great people of Burlington."
Finoia's affection for Burlington is on display throughout his new album — not to mention on the cover, which was designed by local artist Bruno Tracy. But that doesn't mean he's above skewering some of our more insufferable Vermont-y traits.
"I love Burlington. I love coming up here," says Finoia as he takes the VCC stage. "I love being reminded of how shitty and unhealthy I really am by you jerks. Just when you start to feel good, I see a Subaru Outback with a 26.2 sticker on the back and I wanna fuckin' kill myself."
Listen to the first track from Live in Burlington below. The album is available for purchase at iTunes.
"Somewhere in this city I hid a full jar of amazing weed and it's up to you to find it," he tells a hysterical crowd. "So tomorrow, just Pokémon Go yourselves around Burlington, follow your nose. Champ helped me hide it, so it might be by the lake. It might be at Nectar's. I don't know."
Calls to Champ and Nectar's regarding the hidden weed were not immediately returned … or made.
Finoia recorded the album over a two-night, four-show run at the Vermont Comedy Club in Burlington in November, just days after the election. Naturally, Trump comes up occasionally, alongside sharp riffs on love, marriage and aging. But Finoia's favorite topic might be the Queen City itself.
As Finoia told Seven Days before the recording, he's had a crush on Burlington since college. He even plans to call BTV home someday.
"Everybody has their own definition of success," he said in that interview. "Mine is just to have a place on the lake in South Burlington and live amongst the great people of Burlington."
Finoia's affection for Burlington is on display throughout his new album — not to mention on the cover, which was designed by local artist Bruno Tracy. But that doesn't mean he's above skewering some of our more insufferable Vermont-y traits.
"I love Burlington. I love coming up here," says Finoia as he takes the VCC stage. "I love being reminded of how shitty and unhealthy I really am by you jerks. Just when you start to feel good, I see a Subaru Outback with a 26.2 sticker on the back and I wanna fuckin' kill myself."
Listen to the first track from Live in Burlington below. The album is available for purchase at iTunes.
Sunday, March 19, 2017
Comedy Vermont Expat Comedians Rally Laughs and Loot for Stern Center
Posted By Sadie Williams on Sun, Mar 19, 2017 at 6:30 AM
Steve Waltien has a pretty funny boss: Jon Stewart. But Waltien is no slouch himself. The 38-year-old comedian and Shelburne native is an alum of the famed Chicago improv comedy theater, the Second City, and a member of the Improvised Shakespeare Company. He's now a writer on Stewart's new animated HBO series. While there is no official air date yet for the former "Daily Show" host's news parody show, Waltien says it will come out "soon."
In the meantime, local comedy fans can look forward to the Vermont expat's homecoming this week. Waltien returns to the Queen City for Laughter for Learning: Stern Center Benefit, a four-show, two-night run of improv comedy at the Vermont Comedy Club in Burlington on Wednesday and Thursday, March 22 and 23. Proceeds from the shows benefit the Stern Center for Language & Learning in Williston.
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Comedy Comedian Alonzo Bodden Talks Cruises, Health Care and Trump
Posted By Dan Bolles on Thu, Mar 2, 2017 at 4:05 PM
Alonzo Bodden is likely best known as a regular panelist on NPR's "Wait Wait … Don't Tell Me." The nationally syndicated radio show plays to the comic's strength as a purveyor of sharp social and political commentary — not to mention his rich baritone voice.
Bodden entered the national spotlight as the winner of the "Best of the Best" competition on season three of "Last Comic Standing" on NBC. He's parlayed that into two hour-long Showtime comedy specials, most recently last year's brilliantly biting "Historically Incorrect." Bodden also hosts his own acclaimed podcast, "Who's Paying Attention?" where he riffs on everything from politics to cars to his love affair with the Los Angeles Clippers.
Bodden performs this Thursday through Saturday, March 2 through 4, at the Vermont Comedy Club in Burlington. Seven Days recently spoke with him by phone from Los Angeles.
Bodden entered the national spotlight as the winner of the "Best of the Best" competition on season three of "Last Comic Standing" on NBC. He's parlayed that into two hour-long Showtime comedy specials, most recently last year's brilliantly biting "Historically Incorrect." Bodden also hosts his own acclaimed podcast, "Who's Paying Attention?" where he riffs on everything from politics to cars to his love affair with the Los Angeles Clippers.
Bodden performs this Thursday through Saturday, March 2 through 4, at the Vermont Comedy Club in Burlington. Seven Days recently spoke with him by phone from Los Angeles.
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Comedy Comedian Greg Proops on Donald Trump (Spoiler: He's Not a Fan)
Posted By Dan Bolles on Tue, Jan 24, 2017 at 2:19 PM
We could have asked Greg Proops about many things. We could have asked about his time on the beloved British improv comedy TV show "Whose Line Is It Anyway? — or its American successor of the same name. We could have talked about lending his voice to Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas and various Star Wars projects over the years.
Or we could have pimped his latest standup comedy special, "Live at Musso and Frank's." Or picked his brain about his acclaimed podcast, "The Smartest Man in the World" — which Rolling Stone lauded as "some of the boldest comedy on the podcasting frontier right now." And then there's his latest book, The Smartest Book in the World: A Lexicon of Literacy, A Rancorous Reportage, A Concise Curriculum of Cool. Or we could have shot the shit about baseball, fer chrissakes — dude's a rabid fan.
But when Seven Days spoke to Proops by phone last week, we didn't ask him about any of that stuff.
Or we could have pimped his latest standup comedy special, "Live at Musso and Frank's." Or picked his brain about his acclaimed podcast, "The Smartest Man in the World" — which Rolling Stone lauded as "some of the boldest comedy on the podcasting frontier right now." And then there's his latest book, The Smartest Book in the World: A Lexicon of Literacy, A Rancorous Reportage, A Concise Curriculum of Cool. Or we could have shot the shit about baseball, fer chrissakes — dude's a rabid fan.
But when Seven Days spoke to Proops by phone last week, we didn't ask him about any of that stuff.
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Comedy / Humor Political Comedy Series United We Standup Debuts Tonight
Posted By Dan Bolles on Wed, Jan 4, 2017 at 11:46 AM
With the formal swearing at, er, in of President-elect Donald J. Trump a mere two weeks away, millions across the country and globe are nervously wondering, What the eff do we do now? Also, Do I know any single Canadian citizens?
The uneasiness surrounding the impending inauguration crosses demographic boundaries. No one, even those who voted for him, can say with certainty what will happen next or how it will affect them. (Though the prevailing sentiment seems to be this: Fuuuuck.) That uncertainty is doubly potent for those whose job it is to observe and comment on the current political landscape. No, not journalists or pundits. We mean people with a far more important role: comedians.
Comedy has long been a source of light in the darkness. But is anything really funny about such an unfunny time? Find out tonight, Wednesday, January 4, when a new political comedy series called United We Stand Up debuts at the Vermont Comedy Club in Burlington.
The uneasiness surrounding the impending inauguration crosses demographic boundaries. No one, even those who voted for him, can say with certainty what will happen next or how it will affect them. (Though the prevailing sentiment seems to be this: Fuuuuck.) That uncertainty is doubly potent for those whose job it is to observe and comment on the current political landscape. No, not journalists or pundits. We mean people with a far more important role: comedians.
Comedy has long been a source of light in the darkness. But is anything really funny about such an unfunny time? Find out tonight, Wednesday, January 4, when a new political comedy series called United We Stand Up debuts at the Vermont Comedy Club in Burlington.
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