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Great to talk with an authentic madman and true genius comic, Doug Stanhope. I love this guys work. He’s one of a kind. A rare voice. The Hunter S. Thompson of Stand up.

Enjoy the talk, also, his new movie, Road Dog.

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I happen to really love Brad Upton’s story. In a nutshell, he’d been working for many years, opening for Joan Rivers and Johnny Mathis and a slew of other stars. He was a High School teacher and a track coach in Seattle and in 1984 he went up at a local club and auditioned and just jumped in the lake and started swimming. Cut to years and years later he puts up a special on a You Tube channel called Dry Bar Comedy and he’s now had a couple hundred million downloads and plays and sells out theatres and clubs all over the world.

The truth is he’s just a damn funny comedian and he was going to find his audience somehow, someday, someway. In another era he’d be doing ten Tonight Shows a year with Carson. He’s the Number one guy on Dry Bar which is all clean comedy and he’s clean, but that’s just part of it. He’s got a great ear for making fun of everyday life which is something when done well, that always works. You also get the feeling he’s a happy guy. Content and grounded up on stage. Grateful to be up there. There’s something really fresh about Brad that I really like. Check out the interview, then maybe check him out on Dry Bar, and then go see him live.

BRAD UPTON WEBSITE / TOUR DATES

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Fun episode. Katherine Blandford is a major talent. She’s really great. A gutsy, smart, funny as hell comic. We had a great talk. I used the word 'Wigger' She thinks it's the end of me. I tell her she's forever years late. Enjoy. It’s up now on here! Enjoy.

Also, I wanted to let you know a film I produced that my son Burt Binder wrote, directed and produced is up for pre-buy on APPLE FILMS and will be available everywhere soon but you can pre-buy it now which would help so much. It’s a fun little film with a great cast. It’s won a lot of film festivals including LA FILM FEST best Indie film and a slew of others.

https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/halfway-to-amarillo/umc.cmc.5e58i56q2prh

Thanks a lot!

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This is a fun one. Dave Smith has the number two podcast in the game right now right behind Joe Rogan. He’s smart as hell. Enjoy it

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Erica Rhodes is so funny, and so talented. This is a great episode if you’re a fan of hers, or if you’re not familiar with her yet, either way. She’s going to be a true force in the industry. I really feel that. She has what Joan Rivers, or Steven Wright and so many of the greats have had. An ear for the writing and an innate sense of how to perform her material in a unique and dynamic way.

Let me know what you think after you listen / watch this one.

Thanks,

Mike

Hey, if you happen to be in the San Diego area on Weds. I’m at the The Comedy Store Lajolla, come on out and say hello. I love this club.

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This was a fun time with a true comic master who happens to be killing it right now. He loves Stand up and has spent years getting to where he is. Nashville’s own Nate Bargatze. This is one I really think you’ll enjoy!

Hey, also, if you’re in LA, come see me tomorrow night at HWD IMPROV. My Jimmy Shin’s bday show. Get TIX NOW!

Come down and say hello!

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Mike interviews Joe List this week talking about his new special, Enough for Everybody.

Watch it now on You Tube

Hey, ALSO, if you’re in SANTA MONICA

A new comedy venture starts this week at the best Italian restaurant in Santa Monica

LAPUGLIA

1621 Wilshire blvd. One blk west of 17th street.

Get your tickets NOW! It’s only 75 seats. An intimate little room for a night of hysterical comedy and exquisite Italian food.

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This is a great one. The GREAT ONE. Steven Wright. Talks about his novel Harold. Enjoy it!

Also

ALSO....

And if you’re in LA this Tues night , come to The Hollywood Roosevelt for another great show of The Hollywood All-Stars. Last weeks show was sold out and an amazing crowd. Come down and join us this Tuesday.

IF YOU'RE IN SANTA MONICA, SOMETHING BRAND NEW. THE SANTA MONICA COMDY COMPANY!  AT LAPUGLIA RESTAURANT. 17th and Wilshire.Tix at EVENTBRITE or SANTAMONICACOMCO.COM Get them NOW. It's a small room, and it's going to sell out soon.

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This week's guest is Will Noonan. One of the best new comics to come out of Boston in a long time. (Which says a lot.) We talked about his new special 50 Tik Toks at Once.

BTW, here’s the special if you want to watch it. It’s a damn good one!

And if you’re in LA this Tues night , come to The Hollywood Roosevelt for another great show of The Hollywood All-Stars. Last weeks show was sold out and an amazing crowd. Come down and join us this Tuesday.

Also, if you’re in Santa Monica, a new thing at La Puglia restaurant, The Santa Monica Comedy Company

Our premiere show with yours truly.

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Hey also, if you're in LA, on Aug 1st, come see me at the Hollywood Roosevelt in the Hwd. All- Stars

CLICK HERE FOR TIX

ALL-STARS

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