Stephen Tobolowsky in his own words (audio)

We recently had the opportunity of sitting down with the man, the myth, the legend – actor Stephen Tobolowsky. He’s a terrific character actor for years, appearing in countless TV shows like Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Entourage, Community, Glee, and The Mindy Project. He also has an incredible body of movie work including Spaceballs, Wild Hogs, and is probably best known as Ned Ryerson in the Bill Murray classic Groundhog Day. He’s also starred in many serious roles and been in so many films and TV shows that there’s a documentary about the situation titled, Stephen Tobolowsky’s Birthday Party.

Tobolowsky is also an accomplished author who was in NY for a signing for his book The Dangerous Animals Club then would introduce a 20th anniversary screening of Groundhog Day screening at 92YTribeca.

We sat down with Tobolowsky to talk a bit about his vast career and he regaled us with stories of life from everything from working with Robert Redford on the movie Sneakers to how he got the last laugh on NBC president Warren Littlefield after the sitcom Mr. Rhodes was canceled. Read the rest of this entry

HaChaCha’s Video Podcast Network is now live on YouTube, including Adam Carolla and Comedy Bang Bang

In follow-up to the story we told earlier about the creation of HaChaCha’s new YouTube Channel, this week they launched their first web series called “Animashups” featuring Adam Carolla. New episodes will air weekly as the shows will pair select audio clips from podcasters on the new Video Podcast Network with funny animations from new creative studios. Besides Carolla (as if you need anyone else), the series will also feature the best bits from Windy City Heat and Earwolf. Read the rest of this entry

By the Way, Jeff Garlin’s podcast just launched and his first guest is Larry David

Jeff Garlin (Curb Your Enthusiasm) just launched his brand spankin’ new Podcast called By The Way In Conversation with Jeff Garlin.

The show is part of the ever-expanding world that is Earwolf. Just to show that he’s not effin’ around Garlan went and got his Curb boss Larry David to be the first guest. There’s gotta be something special about listening to those two talk about life.

You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or right off the show’s official page.

Talking Comedy with Adam Carolla (Part 3 of 3)

Well, the finale is here. The last of our three-part interview with with podcast king Adam Carolla. This time Carolla lets us know about the wisdom behind working hard to get where you need to go. Basically when it comes to comedy or anything for that matter, hard work and doing always wins over worrying. He then to tells a great story about how he and Jay Leno had a moment backstage at The Tonight Show. Ya know, no big whup. Read the rest of this entry

Talking Comedy with Adam Carolla (Part 2 of 3)

It’s part 2 in our three part interview with Adam Carolla. In this video Carolla tells us what makes for the perfect hot dog. As you might notice, our interviewer Brian Elles, a native Chicagoian gives what Carolla feels is the wrong answer on toppings and that just sends the Ace Man into a tailspin. Watch up. Read the rest of this entry

Talking Comedy with Adam Carolla (Part 1 of 3)

We got the chance to sit down with the podcast king himself Adam Carolla. In this special 3 part series (the man likes to talk) he talks about everything from getting started in comedy, his workout regimen, the podcasting world, mistakes people make, and he even goes on a few jacks about life. For it would not be a conversation with Adam Carolla without a rant or two. Parts 2 and 3 of our interview with Carolla will be posted as the week progresses. Read the rest of this entry

Bill Burr and Al Madrigal form All Things Comedy Podcast Network

All Things Comedy Bill Burr’s seen success with his Monday Morning Podcast for some time now. But even one podcast isn’t nearly as powerful as many teamed up together. This is exactly the thinking Burr and comedian Al Madrigal adopted as the two have teamed up to form the All Things Comedy podcast network. A collection of 11 comedy-themed podcasters. Some names you’ve heard of others you might not have.

In addition to Burr and Madrigal, the network features Walking the Room w/Greg Behrendt & Dave Anthony, The Harland Highway with Harland Williams, The Long Shot Podcast with Eddie Pepitone, Ari Shaffir’s Skeptic Tank, Jake Johansens’ podcast, and Your Mom’s House. Also part of the network, the comedy news podcast from LaughSpin.com which will serve as the conduit to serve up the latest in news and media.

Burr revealed via LaughSpin his growing disdain for artists giving up the rights to their material in order to gain a broader audience, He’s hoping the ATC network will offer a place for creatives to own their product. Don’t for one minute think the timing of this announcement wasn’t timed with the release of Burr releasing his latest stand-up special, you people are all the same for $5 on www.billburr.com or for instant stream via Netflix.

Comedy podcasts are only on the rise and with this gathering of the ATC network, we’re well beyond the point of too many great comedy podcasts to listen to than hours on a given day. Choose wisely!

Center Stage: James Adomian

Last summer Janeane Garofalo shot a “What the fuck?” face my way as we walked past each other on Second Avenue in Manhattan’s East Village. It wasn’t anything I was doing. The brilliant comedian James Adomian was shouting into my microphone with an intensity and hilarity reminiscent of a young Robin Williams. I was interviewing Adomian for a feature on comedy podcasting, a universe in which he is a bright shining star. Read the rest of this entry