Comedians in music videos

Patton Oswalt appears in the The Coup’s video for “Magic Clap” which has him mouthing and acting out the video word for word as he hangs out on, behind, and in front of a leopard print couch. It’s a pretty simple video made fun by Oswalt’s presence. The comedian even Tweeted that The Coup are one of his favorite bands.

While Oswalt is the latest comedian to follow a really terrific trend of comedians popping up in music videos, it’s not really that new a phenomenon. In fact, it seems funny people have been doing so ever since the music video rose to prominence in the early 80s. Read More

Colin Quinn to deliver keynote at Just for Laughs Montreal, Silverman, Meyers, Izzard, and others to headline

Colin Quinn With Spring wrapping unofficially this weekend, details about countless summer festivals are popping up with one of the biggest being Just for Laughs Montreal. Professional comedians, businessmen, armatures, and industry icons are always in attendance at the premier festival. While passes for the festival range in price and access, one of the coolest is the Conference Pass. It gives access to young professionals, comedy enthusiasts, and students who are trying to learn more or trying to enter the industry of comedy. With the pass one can attend discussion panels, keynote speakers, award presentations, and Comic Pro series. I have to admit, it’s a cliché thing to say but this pass certainly does give the ultimate experience.

The idea of Just For Laughs can be a doozy if you aren’t ready for it. The nearly month-long festival offers up the best in the arts and comedy nightly with the culmination of the industry festival at the festival’s end.

What comedians are performing at this thing you as? Well you, here’s your answer.

Sarah Silverman, Seth Meyers, Joan Rivers, Eddie Izzard, Taran Killam & Bobby Moynihan, Nick Kroll, Amy Schumer, Colin Quinn, Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood, Kristen Schaal, Bo Burnham, Hannibal Buress, Danny Bhoy, Marc Maron, Pete Holmes, Tig Notaro, Maria Bamford, and Judah Friedlander highlight the opening lineup announcements for the festival. We’re not bullshittin’ ya when we say it’s the biggest comedy festival in North America. Well established and emerging talent all in one place. Boom! Read More

Marc Maron narrated a documentary about DFA Records

Red Bull Music put together a documentary about the legendary NYC record label DFA Records ya know the label that spawned LCD Soundsystem and a bunch of other great bands. But since this is a comedy site, you’re wondering why we’re posting this video. That’s because the whole thing is narrated by Marc Maron. Making this pretty much the best video forever if you happen to live in certain sections of New York where shaggy hair, tight jeans, and beards prevail.

‘Inside Amy Schumer,’ ‘Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous,’ ‘Maron,’ what new comedy show are you most excited about? (poll)

This week is a really special week for there are three new TV shows making their series premiere this week. All three of them are created/fronted by a stand-up comedian with their chops in their own right so we figured we’d poll The Laugh Button readers to see what they’re most looking forward to. Read More

The Hollywood Reporter’s comedy class of 2013

Kevin Hart Hollywood Reporter The Hollywood Reporter’s May 10th print issue will reveal their Comedy Class of 2013. While many of the honors they bestowed upon funny people are titles used more to explain them they do cover some great folks including Louis C.K. (the master), Kevin Hart (stand-up breakout), Mitch Hurwitz (reunion organizer), Marc Maron (podcast phenomenon), Jimmy Kimmel (rising late night star). They even give nods to the writers of The Daily Show and Colbert Report (satire stars), Live Nation comedy president (tour boss), and FX (comedy network of the year). Break down the whole list here. Read More

IFC’s ‘Maron’ has potential for something great (review)

From the stage, to the garage, and now to the small screen, comedian Marc Maron brings his unique brand of comedy to IFC this Friday. His new single-camera sitcom, Maron, is a semi-autobiographical romp based on his wildly successful WTF podcast, his life as a stand-up comedian, and his day-to-day struggle to maintain relationships other than the ones with his podcast audience and his feline roommates.

IFC has slowly been trying to become the next major TV hangout for comedians, picking up shows like Out There, Comedy Bang Bang, and the short lived Bunk (they also recently announced 11 new shows in development). While only Portlandia has thoroughly cemented a place in the hearts of TV viewers, the addition of Maron looks like it could be the one to finally compliment it.

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James Adomian in IFC’s new web series ‘Maron in Space’

Maron in Space Comedian James Adomian is a chameleon of sorts. Not only is he hilarious in his own right but he also has a bit of a penchant for imitation- whether that be Huell Howser, Jesse Ventura or when we saw him at SXSW, Louis C.K. tucking Marc Maron into bed at night.

Seems that IFC.com and Funny Or Die are taking advantage of Adomian’s Maron impression to put together a web series, “Maron in Space.” The series portrays, comedian and podcaster, Marc Maron in space. Crazy, huh? Adomian plays Marc Maron, the captain of the Starship Maroner. Captain Maron finds himself in space mapping uncharted planets, commanding his crew (partly made of cats), and fends off an evil enemy ship known as “The Hive.” A special guest will be playing the commander of “The Hive”, a guest that WTF Podcast fans will want to see. This hilarious five-part web series is now available on IFC.com and Funny Or Die and leads up to the debut of Maron, premiering Friday, May 3rd at 10pm ET. Read More

What you need to know about IFC’s ‘Maron’

Veteran stand-up comedian and podcasting guru Marc Maron is taking his unique brand of humor to IFC this May with his single-camera sitcom, Maron. Created by and starring the comedian himself, the show revolves around his real life and his “day-to-day struggle to maintain relationships other than the ones with his podcast audience and his beloved trio of cats.” The ten episode season comes packed with a bevy of cameos from Adam Scott, Aubrey Plaza, Jeff Garlin, Mark Duplass, Bobcat Goldthwait, Denis Leary, Dave Foley, and more. With the premiere episode just a few days away, we were able to get an inside scoop on the making of show from the man himself, Marc Maron. Read More