Upcoming Shows

  • June 19, 2013 7:30 pmTell Me a Story
  • June 19, 2013 8:00 pmConklin's Comedy Night
  • June 19, 2013 8:00 pmFree For All
  • June 20, 2013 7:00 pmDaniel Tosh
  • June 20, 2013 8:00 pmLaff Therapy Thursdays
  • June 20, 2013 8:00 pmComedian Deconstruction
  • June 20, 2013 8:00 pmBert Kreischer
  • June 20, 2013 8:30 pmFigment Theater's The Vagabond Sessions
  • June 20, 2013 8:30 pmJohn Hughes High: June of '87
  • June 20, 2013 9:00 pmGet Real 4 @ Underground Arts
  • June 20, 2013 9:30 pmDaniel Tosh
  • June 21, 2013 7:00 pmThe Comedy Works
  • June 21, 2013 7:00 pmOld School's Comedy Showcase
  • June 21, 2013 7:30 pmBert Kreischer
  • June 21, 2013 8:00 pmThe N Crowd
  • June 21, 2013 9:00 pmSomething Witty at The Dive
  • June 21, 2013 10:00 pmBert Kreischer
  • June 22, 2013 4:00 pmDoug Benson (Stand-Up Show)
  • June 22, 2013 7:30 pm"Outside the Box" Live DVD Filming featuring Chris Smith
  • June 22, 2013 7:30 pmBert Kreischer
  • June 22, 2013 7:30 pmComedy Sportz Philadelphia
  • June 22, 2013 7:30 pmSarcasm Comedy Club
  • June 22, 2013 9:30 pmSarcasm Comedy Club
  • June 22, 2013 9:30 pmThe Comedy Works
  • June 22, 2013 10:00 pmComedy Sportz Philadelphia
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Pizza Pals with Joe Moore featuring…Big Jay Oakerson, Dave Smith and Chris Cotton

Hey pizza gang what’s shakin’!? Word is the best way to reheat a slice is in a pan over the stove with the slice face-down… don’t knock it until you’ve tried it!

Big Jay Oakerson

Big Jay Oakerson. Photo courtesy of Helium Comedy Club.

This week Philly-bred comedian Big Jay Oakerson, Dave Smith and local comic Chris Cotton will all be at Helium Comedy Club.  Before you go see them, you may be wondering to yourself, “Hey, I wonder whaBig Jay Oakersont those guys think about pizza?” Well, wonder no more…

 

Pizza Pal Joe Moore: How much do you like Pizza?

Big Jay Oakerson: So much, that I would leapfrog someone having a seizure to grab a slice!

Dave Smith: What?

Chris Cotton: Collared greens


PPJM: What is your favorite slice in Philadelphia? What’s your favorite outside of Philly?

Jay: Lorenzo’s on South Street. Huge and delicious!! Outside of Philly, Ben’s Grandmas slice in NYC.

Dave: Philly blows.  Any slice outside of this dump is great.

Chris: Chicken…cornbread


PPJM:
What are you favorite pizza toppings?Jay: I always go Xtra cheese, pepperoni and mushroom! Best combo!

Dave: Sauce and cheese stupid!

Chris: Wings…macaroni and cheese


PPJM:  What day was “Pizza Day” in your house growing up?

Jay: Friday! My mom-mom would always order me pizza on Friday nights and watch TV with me!

Dave: I grew up in an apartment. We weren’t all born rich, you asshole!

Chris: Kool-aid, grape soda…


PPJM:
What is your favorite pizza reference in pop-culture (TV/Movie/Music/etc)?

Jay: I always loved that the teenage mutant ninja turtles loved pizza!! That was funny AND fun!

Dave: I read books…TV and movies are for weak minds

Chris: Tyler Perry…rap music


PPJM: Anything else you’d like to add?

Jay: This was really fun! Thanks for including me in your questionnaire !!

Dave: Add?! ADD?!..Yeah…Fuck you!

Chris: Oh yeah…coco butter!

 

Big Jay Oakerson, Dave Smith and Chris Cotton will be at Helium Comedy Club (2031 Sansom Street) this Friday and Saturday night.  Get your tickets online!

Philly Comedy Round-up, Vol. 72

Local comedy website It’s Always Funny In Philadelphia, with some help from some favorite local comedians, released their list of Comedians to Watch in 2013.

Philebrity is starting an Ask Juliet Hope Wayne advice column in which you can anonymously ask for the guidance of the comedian and storyteller.

Space 1026 Comedy Nightz Presents Martin & Lawrence and Others this Tuesday at Space 1026 (1026 Arch St. 2nd floor). The show will feature comedy from Martin & Lawrence, Joey Dougherty, Aaron Nevins, JP Boudwin, and The New Dreamz.

Also this Tuesday you can check out Polygon Comedy: The Perfect New Year at 8pm at L’etage (6th and Bainbridge) featuring stand-up from David Piccolomini and Vegas Lancaster and improv from Nielsen, Steve Rogers is Dead, and Grimacchio. Or you can go to Free Improv at Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St.) at 9pm to see improv from Deleted ScenesThose Two Nice LadiesBad JamesThe Five “Best” Male ImprovisersGross ButlerAngry People Building ThingsCock Hat, and Vertical Scream.

This Wednesday a new Open Mic at Liberties Restaurant & Bar (705 N. 2nd St.) will debut. The mic will be produced by Sonny Vellozzi and Michael O’Donnell and promises to be “a room with a lot of potential” as well as having “beer specials and other benefits in the coming weeks.”

Philadelphia’s own Big Jay Oakerson will headline Helium Comedy Club this week. The comedian will perform six shows from Wednesday to Saturday at the club. Tickets can be purchased online.

The Sideshow returns to The Arts Parlor (1170 S. Broad St.) this Friday with a night of variety comedy from Lizzie Spellman, Chaperone, The Necrosexual, Kristen Schier, and more!

The Humor Has It Comedy Show (Maximillian’s Restaurant, 3001 Naaman’s Creek Road, Boothwyn, PA) this Saturday will feature performances by: Bradley Beck, Fastball Pitcher Gob Gutierrez, Mike Rainey, John McKeever, and headliner Tommy Pope. Reservations can be made by calling 610-485-3500.

Don’t forget The 2013 WitOut Awards for Philadelphia Comedy are this Sunday at World Cafe Live (3025 Walnut St.) Tickets can be purchased online.

If you have any Philly comedy news worth mentioning – send it our way with an email to contact@witout.net