The 1970s were a momentous time for American comedy. Thanks to now-hallowed institutions like the magazine National Lampoon, the sketch TV show Saturday Night Live, and the movie Animal House, the hippie-influenced counterculture … Read More
Interview: Kyle Kinane on his new album, animated comedy, and supporting indie venues
Kyle Kinane is one of the most versatile and creative stand-up comedians working today. He can tell short and surprising jokes, and he can stretch out brief life events into … Read More
Review: New stand-up hour from Eddie Pepitone, “For the Masses”
Eddie Pepitone, the Bitter Buddha, assesses America in the “end times” “WE HAVE TO GET IN THE STREETS AND FUCKING FIGHT! … Now I’m not going to be able to … Read More
Album review: Myq Kaplan’s “A.K.A.” is compassionate, confounding stand-up
Myq Kaplan’s newest album of wordy, nerdy stand-up comedy is out today. As he readily admits in his stand-up, Myq Kaplan (it’s pronounced “Mike”) can be an acquired taste. At … Read More
New stand-up album from Myq Kaplan arrives May 8th
Myq Kaplan’s A.K.A. – available for pre-order Stand-up comedian Myq Kaplan (it’s pronounced “Mike”) has a new album coming out May 8th, entitled A.K.A. The album is the same material that … Read More
Vault Festival 2020
VAULT Festival 2020 VAULT Festival is back for its 8th year. Taking over venues throughout Waterloo, VAULT Festival 2020 will showcase over 500 shows with the best in new writing … Read More
August at the Soho Theatre
August: Soho Theatre One of my favourite venues in London is hosting one of my favourite comics, and her husband. Natasha Leggero (Another Period, Burning Love, and lots more) and … Read More
Review: Josh Gondelman’s new stand-up album is cuddly and joyful
Comedian and two-time Emmy-winning writer Josh Gondelman releases his third stand-up album today, Dancing on a Weeknight. It highlights the former pre-school teacher at his most joyful and cuddly. “I’m … Read More
@PeachesChrist Brings The First Wives Fight Club to Los Angeles!
Sure to be another fantastic night following the tremendously funny and successful Troop Beverly Heals and Mean Gays, Peaches Christ is bringing her latest sure fire hit The First Wives … Read More
Blu-Ray Review: “The Jerk”
It’s been 40 years since Steve Martin made his big screen debut in The Jerk and Shout Factory is celebrating with a brand new Blu-Ray release. The time was 1979 … Read More
Good News for Jim Jefferies
Jim Jefferies Gets Third Season Good news for Australian stand-up comedian Jim Jefferies as Comedy Central has picked up his topical comedy series “The Jim Jefferies Show” for a 20-episode … Read More
UK October Shows: Impractical Jokers and Brad Paisley
Brad Paisley, Impractical Jokers at the O2 We love it when a press release subject line causes a smile. Pop Culture Beast UK received this one recently: “Brad Paisley and … Read More
Comedy: Ryan Singer Releases “Free Love”
Ryan Singer: Free Love Ryan Singer released his fourth comedy album Free Love on October 12th. He wanted to share his love with everyone, so you can pick up the … Read More
Comedy Release: Blake Wexler, Stuffed Boy
Blake Wexler releases “Stuffed Boy” 07 September Blake Wexler, chart-topping standup comedian’s sophomore album Stuffed Boy (Audible, iTunes , Amazon) drops on September 7, 2018 on Audible. The album was recorded at … Read More