There’s a lot going on in the world today, making it feel kinda weird to write a comedy newsletter or work at a silly comedy company sometimes.

Just coming on here to acknowledge that there will always be something tragic happening at the same time as something hilarious or awkward or beautiful. As uncomfortable as it may be, two can be true at the same time, just like Addison Rae’s new album- ridiculous, yet low key groovy.

That being said, stay safe and stay smart Los Angeles, I love youuuuuu

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Round Up

Things I like right now

• 2 new specials I am into!!! Sarah Silverman and Mike Birbiglia’s new Neflix specials tug at them heartstrings. I watched Sarah workshop that special soo many times, and Mike, wow. I just love listening to him talk. Two great specials about the fragility and humor of family, aging parents, and maybe even the meaning of life?

• The state of the world makes me miss VEEP. Might be time for a rewatch to remind myself it’s not that serious?

   

  
  

  I see no difference

• Tires Season 2 premiered on Netflix this weekend! Lots of familiar faces for guest stars go check it out!

• Brittany Broski. Need I say more. I implore you, check out her podcast the Broski Report for an hour every week that feels like talking to a friend where you don’t have to contribute a damn thing. What more could you ask for?

  She’s funny as hell, plus wise and sincere, and she articulates the stuff we’re all thinking. If Brittany has no fans I. AM. DEAD.

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• Don’t have 3 hours to see the new Mission Impossible? Check this out instead! You’ll get the idea.

• Paul W. Downs on Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend. 

  

  like are you kidding

• John Mulaney’s show Everybody’s Live ended two weeks ago and I actually don’t know what to talk about anymore.  If you want to hear some smart people talk about it, check out John and Matt Belloni on The Town. Or ask me what I think or whatever.

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Old School

Speaking of Veep, Julia on Jiminy Glick. JiminyGlick in general actually. Martin Short really is the GOAT.

The original Between Two Ferns.

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Funny Friends

My friend and Almost Friday colleague Liam Cullagh is performing at the Hollywood Improv tomorrow on 6/10 with some other funny people! Gonna be a great show! Get on that waitlist!

Silly Liam!

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LA On Deck 6/9-23

*just a reminder to send me your shows HERE!

SHOWS

• 6/20 Off the Couch- Culver City

  

• 6/12 Permission Slip- Sorry Not Sorry

  

  Good vibes all around

CLUBS

Largo 

• 6/13 Tig Has Friends

• 6/18 Kate Berlant and Friends 

• 6/21 Chris Fleming and Friends

• 6/22 Patton Oswald and Friends

Dynasty Typewriter

• 6/21 Tig Notaro 

  

UCB

• Mondays: Harold Night (improv), Lloyd Night

• Wednesdays: Maude Night (sketch)

• Saturdays and Sundays: ASSSSCAT

Groundlings 

• Wednesdays @ 8PM Crazy Uncle Joe Show (Long form Improv)

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

• Thursday 6/12 @ 10PM Off Off Melrose: Based on an audience suggestion, the Groundlings will improvise a one act musical that will sound beautiful* and make lots of sense*. A night of laughter guaranteed!
  *these things are not guaranteed

• Fridays and Saturdays @ 7:30 Glow in the Dark Groundlings (Main Company stage show)

• Sunday: Sunday Company Show

  • Congrats Eilise Patton on another season!

    

    woohoooooo!!! 💞

Hollywood Improv 

• 6/10 Send News

• 6/13 Tonight at the Improv ft. Craig Robinson, Robby Hoffman, Esther Povitsky, Brian Monarch, Leah Knauer and very special guests!

Don’t Tell Comedy

• Check the calendar here for shows in your neighborhood! 

Other great spots!

• Brea Improv

• The Yard

• Lyric Hyperion 

• Elysian Theater 

• Comedy Store 

• Ice House 

• The Crow 

STAY SILLY AND SAFE HAVE A GOOD WEEK