Comedy Mainline

Jon Reep comes to the block! Jon exploding onto the scene by winning season 5 of NBC's "Last Comic Standing." Since then, he has starred in numerous comedy specials and movies. His newest special, "Ginger Bread Man," was recently released on Amazon Prime and he is also the star of his own popular podcast "Country-ish," which is featured on Bill Burr's "All Things Comedy" podcast network. Jon is also an accomplished actor, appearing in ABC’s "Black-ish," HBO’s "Eastbound and Down," and "Harold and Kumar: Escape From Guantanamo Bay." We had an absolute blast hanging with him and working through his premises about bonfires and having to move back home to take care of elderly parents. If you’re not already a fan, you will be after listening to this episode.

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On Jan. 26, we will be live-streaming a WRITER’S BLOCK episode with CHAD DANIELS!!! One of the most downloaded stand-up comedians of all time! The show kicks off at 7:30 central time and can be found at heliumpresents.com/live-digital-events

2020 is finally behind us, and co-host Robert Baril has a new album out on Helium Records titled “2020” featuring material exclusively about the past year. It's been soaring up the Itunes Comedy Charts, check it out at https://music.apple.com/us/album/20-20/1542882868

This week the boys welcome into the block, the other half of the “2020” duel album, Bryan Miller! Bryan is a fantastic comedian, movie critic, and a published writer. He’s appeared on “The Late Show” with Craig Ferguson and we really enjoyed working through his new bit ideas and talking about movies.

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It's a holiday miracle! Comedian Tim Harmston joins the boys on the BLOCK for a very special holiday episode. Tim has appeared on David Letterman and has 2 fantastic comedy albums available on iTunes, Pandora, Spotify, etc. We had a great time working out his premises about far left-wing politicians and Tim being asked to perform at a gun-and-knife show.

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This week on the BLOCK! Its comedian and radio personality Mary Santora! She is one of the funniest up-and-coming comedians in the country. She was named “Best Undiscovered Comedian” in Ohio by "Thrillist Magazine" in 2018 and has received the “Best Female Comedian” award 3 times (2016, 2017, and 2019) by the "Cleveland Scene" magazine. She is also the co-host of the very popular Alex Cox Show on 100.7 VMMS in Cleveland. We had a great time exploring her new comedy bits about the games women play at baby showers, growing up poor and religious, and her family shaming her for her success.

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The day has finally come. Country Music Legend Chris Maddock joins the boys to verify, clarify, and "legendify" his already legendary persona. Not only is Chris a talented musician, he’s also one of the funniest stand-up comedians in the world. You can check out his brand new album "Country Music Legend" from STAND UP RECORDS on Spotify, Pandora, and iTunes. You can also view the live version of the special on VIMEO. We had a legendary time workshopping his bits about Wells Fargo lollipops, stand-up in the ’90s, and of course Covid0era porn titles.

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Comedian, actor, and film-maker Henry Phillips climbs onto the block in today’s episode. Henry produced, wrote, directed, and starred in two critically acclaimed movies about the struggle of being a stand-up comic called “Punching the Clown” and “Punching Henry,” both of which are currently streaming on AMAZON PRIME. Henry has always been one of our favorite comedians and we had a great time working through his bits about people that want to do one better, hotel managers, JFK’s back pain, and financial advice during the apocalypse.

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New York-based stand-up comedian, actor, and writer Matthew Broussard enters the block! Matthew has a half-hour special with Comedy Central, and appearances on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" and "Conan." He is a joke technician and we had a great time working through his premises about growing up Jewish in Corpus Christie, TX, and being taught abstinence-only, going to Jewish summer camp, and unrealistic lyrics in love songs.

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This week features the comedian and actor Mary Mack! She’s fresh off her starring role in HULU’s animated series "Solar Opposites" and she has multiple crushing appearances on "Conan." She climbed onto the block to get some help with her premises about how people have been trying to glamorize their desperate living situations, the death of the American dream, and her sister’s inability to show her love. We love her and so will you!

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Legendary comedian Todd Glass enters the block to get help with some material he’s been working on about 10-ft poles, glutinous cruise ships, excusing bad behavior, and parents tricking their kids. Todd has had a prolific and successful career, most recently starring in his own NETFLIX special "Act Happy" and is the creator of the wildly popular podcast the "The Todd Glass Show." You’ll love it.

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Comedy Store regular and Riffalottapus Carmen Morales enters the BLOCK to discuss her bits about the downfalls of being the cool chick, white allies, 2nd wives, and encountering a real-life bear! The boys help her dig up the funny and, as always, other directions are explored.
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