Craig Robinson doesn’t need an extended amount of screen time to make an impression. He’s got that rare sort of charisma and humor that plays on multiple levels. Take for instance one of his most famous scenes in Judd Apatow’s brilliant comedy Knocked Up. In the film, he’s billed generically…
Nick Swardson has spent more than half of his life in Hollywood. He began his comedy career at 18 and was discovered shortly thereafter, thrusting him headlong into a world of scriptwriting, film and TV appearances, and national tours. Watch any of his work, and it’s readily apparent—he’s been that…
Even if you’re not personally familiar with the work of stand-up comedian Kathleen Madigan, just know that it’s very likely that your favorite comics love her. Like, for example, Jerry Seinfeld, who has been quoted as saying, “She is small, practical and fun. She makes a lot of sense but…
Comedian Keith Lowell Jensen Prepares For A Spring Of Punching Time Cards And Nazis There’s prestige to releasing a comedy album on a major label like Stand Up! Records, but with that can come frustrating delays. Local comics Keith Lowell Jensen, Daniel Humbarger and ex-Sac favorite Johnny Taylor, Jr. all…
Comedian Glory Magaña (pronounced like lasagna) used to live a double life. A couple of times a week, she would leave her hometown of Modesto and drive to San Francisco. Her family always wondered where she would take off to, and Magaña would tell them, “I’m off to see this…
Comedian Stephen Ferris is on the 112th episode of the Stab! comedy panel podcast being recorded at Luna’s. He was tasked to write an erotic poem about breaking his leg. Using a voice resembling a creepy, oversexed old lady, he begins to read his work. Backstage My heart pounding Its…
Heather McDonald has done some pretty cool things. She’s a comedian, writer, actress and podcast all-star. These touchstones are great and everything, but I’m going to put it out there first and admit that I’m completely biased here because the coolest thing she’s done was appear on one of my…
Key Lewis is currently writing his biography. But he’s not planning on it to be the lengthy, wordy and slightly boring tome that will help you fall asleep at night. In fact, you will only find his memoir in the comedy section of the book store. He plans for his…
With bad chemistry and personality conflicts, it’s not uncommon for an improv comedy troupe to fold soon after it starts. Add to that the challenge of finding places to perform and keeping a crowd coming week after week and it’s an even more daunting task. That’s why the 10th anniversary…
American comedian and actor Corey Holcomb is the host of The Corey Holcomb 5150 Show, a live comedy show that airs weekly online via Ustream. At the end of the month, he will be bringing his act to Sacramento’s Punch Line. Holcomb is known for his roles in movies and…
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