August O'Clock

Thanks for your patience

Author

Kate Klausner
August 06, 2024

OKAY OKAY THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN.

My deepest apologies. No excuses…. BUT I’m about to give you three:

  1. The Summer Olympics have taken up much more brain space than I could have ever imagined. From Assassins Creed to Leo Marchand, I am absolutely HAMMERED on Olympics kool-aid. Any time anyone wins, I am in shambles. Chasing dreams? Achieving them? Seeing parents be proud? Goodbye

Do you guys think my parents are disappointed I didn’t become an olympian? Lmk. 

Actually, don't. 

I coulda been a champion, I tell you!

  1. My Olympic training hasn’t been the only thing taking up my time. I’m now officially a West Hollywood Gal! Just ask SoCal Gas and LADWP!

  2. I’ve been working a lot, too. To see a few fruits of my labor, stay tuned for the Mickey Ears sprinkled throughout this edition. 

Jk here they are. 

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Round Up: 

  1. La Culturistas Podcast. I’m having a lot of fun here. Just across the board. Especially the Cole Escola and Hannah Einbinder episodes.

  1. Speaking of Cole Escola, someone PLEASE fly me to New York to see Oh, Mary! on Broadway. I’d do anything to see this show, not gonna lie. It’s everything I wanted Hamilton to be, and Cole Escola is a fucking force. MARK MY WORDS, A STAR IS BORN.

  1. Where Everyone Knows Your Name Podcast- A new Team Coco venture where Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson banter and invite guests into some wholesome and insightful conversations about the entertainment industry, getting older, etc.  Hearing comforting old men hang out just makes my heart warm. I’d recommend the Martin Short episode FOR SURE. 

  1. Veep… need I say more

    HBO viewership of Veep went up more than 300% since Kamala Harris entered the chat

  2. Sex Criminals Comics. Making my grand return to comic books since my obsession with the Archie comics when I was a child. News to me, there are a lot of fun comedy comic books that are NOT about superheroes! 

  3. Elevator Pitch. My buddies Will Peters, Matt Laniado, and Tanner Roberts invited me to lose my podcast virginity and talk about Mr. Movie star of 2024, Glen Powell. If you’re lookin for a new movie podcast, support local and check out Elevator Pitch: where you’ll join a conversation about a hot person in the biz, and pitch them a movie. Many laughs to be had, come get your creative juices flowing! 

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FRIEND SHOUTOUT

My girl Erin Cholokian made her Ice House debut last weekend!!! WATCH OUT WORLD SHE IS COMING FOR YOU

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On Deck August (so far)

All the shows/events I wish I could see this week if neither my bank account nor the nature of time existed

  • Legendary group of paid regulars, you can’t really go wrong with a “Best of” show or a weeknight special. 

  • 8/14 Marcello Hernández

  • 8/14 Bros Before Joes- Chad Kroeger, Kevin Fard, Joe Marrese, JT Parr, and Strider Wilson

  • “Tonight at the Lab” this next few weeks includes Andrew Santino, Melissa Villasenor, Iliza and more! 

  • 8/7 Quitting Comedy w/ Avery Pearson ft. Bobby Lee, Trevor Wallace, Beth Stelling, Arden Myrin, Jeremiah Watkins and more TBA!

  • 8/19 Long Time No See ft. Andrew Santino, Kumail Nanjiani, Drew Lynch, Kira Soltanovich, Jack Assadourian, Charles Greaves and more TBA! (WELCOME BACK KUMAIL)

  • 8/22 Irene Tu and Friends

  • 8/6 Kumail Nanjiani Is Doing This Again

  • 8/8 Kate Bertlant and Friends

  • 8/9 James Austin Johnson with Very Special Guests 

  • 8/14 Judd Apatow and Friends- A Benefit for Lauighing Togeteh

  • 8/17 Jacqueline Novak 002 (Join me!!)

  • 8/21 Chris Fleming and Friends

  • 8/22 Nick Kroll and Friends

  • 8/23 Sarah Silverman and Friends 

  • 8/14 Rob McElhenney’s More Better Comedy! 

  • 8/21 Likeminds! Comedy + Trivia= my dreams coming true 

  • 8/24 Anna Marie Tendler presents MEN HAVE CALLED HER CRAZY

  • Dynasty Tonight! w/ ​​Reggie Watts, Pat Regan, Rachel Kaly and More!

  • Check the calendar here for shows in your neighborhood! 

(50th anniversary wohoo!)

  • Wednesdays Crazy Uncle Joe Show (Long form Improv)

  • Thursdays @ 8PM: Cookin With GAS (all company and alumni improv EXPLOSION)

  • Fridays and Saturdays @ 7:30 Above Ground Pool Party (Main Company stage show) 

  • Fridays and Saturdays @ 9:30 The Late Show (Improv from Main Company)

  • Sunday: Sunday Company (my favorite) Sketch Show

  • 8/7 Betty Night (character team)

  • Tuesdays @ 8:30PM: Harold Night (improv)

  • Wednesdays @ 8:30PM: Maude Night (sketch) 

  • 8/17 Pilot Season, Live and LIVESTREAMED! (Comedy TV writers take the audience’s suggestion of a show title, and, on the spot, develop a pilot for a brand new show) 

STAY SILLY HAVE A GREAT WEEK

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