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Ellen DeGeneres helps Obama

by Bill Bergmann

February 29, 2008

Well it appears that stand-up comedians have some political clout. Especially if they have a highly successful daytime talk show.
Though Ellen DeGeneres is a Clinton supporter it seems Barack Obama’s appearance on her show, helped him gain even more fans.
As reported by the Seattle Times:
The Illinois senator told talk show host Ellen DeGeneres that [...]

Roger Clemens Gave Andy Juett Steroids

by Andy Juett

February 29, 2008

Click here for exclusive photos of Roger Clemens ass next to Andy Juett’s face!!!
Roger Clemens loves injecting steroids into my ass. But only behind a family restaurant and only when I have shaved. He only allows himself to be photographed for “causes” now and even then you might have to fish [...]

Fun with comedy labels

by Punchline Magazine

February 29, 2008

Once in a while the great comedy label debate comes up. You’ve heard the labels. Maybe you’ve even used them: alternative comedy, blue collar comedy, cringe comedy, and so on. In the last few days, we’ve seen two of the most unique labels attached to comedians.
In preparation for the Glasgow Comedy Festival (March 6 – [...]

Punchline Magazine’s Hot Comedy Shows: March 1 - March. 7

by Punchline Magazine

February 29, 2008

Jamie Kilstein: 3/1 - Funny Farm Comedy Club - Atlanta, GA
Harland Williams: 3/2 - Improv - Irvine, CA
Jimmy Pardo: 3/2 - Funny Bone - South Bend, IN
Jake Johannsen: 3/5 - Zanies - Chicago, Ill
Greg Giraldo: 3/5 - Acme Comedy Company - Minneapolis, MN
Rocky LaPorte: 3/6 - Comedy Castle - Detroit, MI
Tom Rhodes: 3/6 - Rooster [...]

Friday stand-up video: Sheng Wang

by Punchline Magazine

February 29, 2008

Comedian Sheng Wang offers us some practical, perhaps illegal, advice on how to deal with your car insurance company after an accident. Check it out.

What comedy has taught me about women

by Chase Roper

February 28, 2008

I believe that most of the things you need to know to do well in life, you can learn from comedy. As a husband of going 10 years, I can say that I owe a lot of my success in the relationship with my wife to all the time I spent watching stand-up on [...]

Native American comedian got his start in ‘comedy traffic school’

by Punchline Magazine

February 28, 2008

Every week, we get a smattering of readers who write in to ask how they should go about being a stand-up comedian and/or how they could make a dent in the virtual pages of Punchline Magazine.
To answer the first question – How should I segue into a life of stand-up comedy? – you might want [...]

Thursday Stand-up video: Ted Alexandro

by Punchline Magazine

February 28, 2008

Comedian Ted Alexandro doesn’t quite get what steakheads at the gym are journaling about. He’s got a few theories though. Check it out.

George Carlin: It’s Bad for Ya - HBO Special

by Bill Bergmann

February 27, 2008

Carlin’s 14th original solo HBO stand-up special. It’s Bad for Ya airs live from the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa, CA this Saturday, March 1 at 10 p.m. ET—only on HBO!
Here’s the official promo.

Andy Juett handles the paparazzi

by Andy Juett

February 27, 2008

Lemme ask you dis. Woojoo like to be my myspace friend? Clicky clicky Ricky.

Jennifer Lopez pooped two newborns out of her baby hole this week. How exciting! Marc Anthony has been wanting kids since he ate the couple’s secret baby last spring.
Seriously. Doesn’t he look weird enough to eat a [...]

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