The folks at SuperDPS posted some clips from the Main Street Comedy show at Mad River in Manayunk this past Wednesday. And here they are for you, also.
As we said a few times before, the Roast of Meg Favreau was on Monday and Philly Improv Theater was on the ball and got the whole thing uploaded yesterday. Here are all the parts:
In the age of new media, the podcast is everywhere — providing a sort of replacement for the radio show and can be on any specific or esoteric subject matter available to be talked about. There are a lot of podcasts by comedians and about comedy, but also a few around by Philadelphia comedians. Here’s the rundown of the ones we know of:
Bird Text
Who does it? Bird Text! (John McKeever, Tommy Pope, and Luke Cunningham) How many episodes so far? Just one. But to be fair, they just started last week. Could you describe it to me? Couple of dudes hanging out. Lots of fast-paced banter. They talk about anything — from inside comedy to just shooting the shit. How would you rate it? Superb! What’s the link?Libsyn Site
Cheapodcast
Who does it? Bosom buddies James Hesky and Darryl Charles. Sometimes Mykal Carter Jackson. How many episodes so far? Nine and going strong! Could you describe it to me? It’s sort of like Bird Text, in that it is a couple of friends being funny and talking about random stuff, but James and Darryl are nicer and they don’t talk as fast as Tommy Pope. But there are few who do. How would you rate it? Fantastic! What’s the link?Podbean Site
The Feeko Factor
Who does it?The Feeko Brothers! How many episodes so far? Eighteen, but there hasn’t been a new one in almost a year. It is either done or just on hiatus. Could you describe it to me? Bizarre. Lots of weird and funny bits. The Feekos eventually lose their show to irritating radio heel Josh Justice. This podcast was most likely conceived with the premise of “how much can we subject our audience to before they can’t take it anymore?” But that just makes the insanity of it all even funnier. How would you rate it? Stupendous! What’s the link?Libsyn Site
Good Talkin’ with Mike & Jay
Who does it?Mike Marbach and Jay Piazza How many episodes so far? Seven — hasn’t been updated in a little while. Could you describe it to me? Mike and Jay record their phone conversations, talking about whatever comes up naturally — just like two friends would do on the phone! How would you rate it? Truly wonderful! What’s the link?Podbean Site Continue reading Guide to Philly Comedy Podcasts
On Tuesday, March 1, 2011, there were candles on the tables at Helium Comedy Club which has created a new excuse for everyone to see great stand-up in Philly. The inexplicably named Bird Text, a group founded by comedians Luke Cunningham, Tommy Pope, and John McKeever, launched its new showcase — appearing monthly. It features national touring comedians with an a line up of Philly’s own — promising a great show. I was excited for the first installment, below are the minutes of the meeting:
7:58 – I walk into the show, $10 at the door. 8:12 – I receive my first drink. A Dogfish Head 60 minute IPA. 8:26 – The House announcer requests me to turn off my cell phone and silence my beeper. I comply. 8:27 – Luke Cunningham takes the stage, walking on to a song that I have not heard over the PA at Helium before. Typically, its some rousing song from a broadway musical — I think it’s from “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.” I make note of it as it’s the first time I’ve heard anything else. 8:28 – Beer 2 arrives, this time Lager. 8:29 – Luke Cunningham breaks the mic stand. This is not unexpected, two minutes into his set, as he is both gigantic and hilarious. 8:36 – Enjoying Luke’s set, until a foul oder strikes my nose. Someone around me farted. 8:38 – Luke introduces Andrew Rupert and Eric Oliver — two members of Brotherly Love, Philly Gay Men’s Chorus. For each act this evening, Eric and Andrew will come out and harmoniously deliver one of that act’s punch lines. I think it’s a put-on and they are comedians. 8:40 – A dapper Steve Gerben is introduced. 8:40:30 – Beer 3, Lager is delivered. 8:44 – Steve probably makes the guy in the Phillies hat next to me a little uncomfortable, as well as the guy in the Phillies hat next to him uncomfortable. No idea how the other 3/4ths of the room with the Phillies hats on felt, but we were all laughing. Continue reading JUST THE MINUTES with Joe Moore (Bird Text Comedy Show)
Video of the Feeko Brothers’Dirtiest Sketch Contest-winning sketch is online. Warning: it is simultaneously NSFW, revolting, and hysterical. [YouTube]
Bedtime Stories is tonight at Connie’s Ric Rac. The theme this month is “The Worst Night of Your Life.” [Facebook Event]
Quizzo Bowl VII, hosted by Philly comic Johnny Goodtimes has a promo video up starring Goodtimes, other Philly comic Chip Chantry, and city favorite “Fastball Pitcher” Bob Gutierrez. [YouTube]
The Get Offended Comedy Contest is next month at Connie’s Ric Rac and has a gigantic line-up with such offensive and profane heavyweights like Mayo, Brendan Kennedy, and Mike Rainey. Horrible things about people’s mothers/Jesus will be surely said. [Facebook Event]
Steve Gerben has been on a roll with videos recently, having put out New Age Medic a few weeks ago. Last week, he put out another: DADT Chess. [YouTube]
Ryan Carey has a weekly column in City Paper about the comedy scene in Philly called LOL With It. This week he documents some big time comedians who started out right here in this fair city. [City Paper]
Who does it? Bird Text! (John McKeever, Tommy Pope, and Luke Cunningham)
Who does it? Bosom buddies James Hesky and Darryl Charles. Sometimes Mykal Carter Jackson.
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Who does it? Mike Marbach and Jay Piazza
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