Live at the Hungry Brain with Dmitry Samarov, James Fritz and Scott Lucas

The quest for Iggy Pop continues.

Merle has been pronouncing states incorrectly for quite some time.

Dmitry Samarov, author of "HACK: Stories from a Chicago Cab," artist and cabbie explains why he has to pick everyone up and bicycles.

James Fritz delivers my favorite set on the podcast in the last calender year, if not the history of the show.

Scott Lucas from Local H and Scott Lucas & the Married Men plays five songs when he planned to play three.

Rock Falls is the house band and plays a few gorgeous songs throughout the show.

One of my favorites.

Live at The Whistler with Ian Belknap, Liza Treyger and The Harrow

I am a fan/not a fan of an upcoming scandalous fast food taco product.

Ian Belknap is the founder of Write Club, half of Irby + Ian and not a scumbag.

Liza Treyger is funny.

The Harrow played a good set.

I like The Whistler.

Live at The Way Station with James Adomian, Mike Edison, Brooke Van Poppelin, Allison Weiss and Ned Hepburn

James Adomian sits in. Hooray! Let's all get harassed by Capitol police!

Mike Edison is the author of the new book "Dirty! Dirty! Dirty!" He also wrote 28 pornographic novels, a memoir, produces a weekly radio show and plays music. Fun guy.

Brooke Van Poppelin is a funny stand up and recommends not burning down open mics.

Allison Weiss plays an extended set due to popular demand.

Ned Hepburn stops by for a quick update. He'll be back.

Live at The Grape Room with Doogie Horner, Carolyn Busa and Robbie Bennett

First show in Philadelphia and only one "Fresh Prince" reference! It could have been much worse!

Doogie Horner is a funny stand up and wrote a funny book full of charts. Funny. And nice. A funny, nice man that I hope will return to the show.

Stand up comedian Carolyn Busa is a funny stand up. And nice. A funny, nice women that I hope will return to the show.

The War on Drugs guitarist/keyboardist Robbie Bennett closes the show with an intimate set. Not funny but definitely nice. I hope he will return to the show. I'm sure this was much more important to his career than the bands recent Fallon appearance. I'm sure of it.

Thank to The Grape Room for having us. Patronize them. Good people.

Live at the Hungry Brain with Samantha Irby, Jeff Steinbrunner and Cross Record

Samantha Irby recommends making money for doing certain acts.

Jeff Steinbrunner is part of Your Funniest Friends. They're trying to do something that is difficult.

Best of 2011

A compilation of the best moments of the live show in the last calendar year. The clips that make up this show can be heard in their entirety in the shows listed below.

Monologue

"Stop Blaming Your Parents" from

Interviews

Robin Hilton and Bob Boilen from

Wyatt Cenac from

Dave Zirin from

Brian Moylan from

Sean Yseult from

Chris Richards from

James VanOsdol from

Katie Balloons from

Stand Up

Nick Vatterott from

Haywood Turnipseed Jr from

Martin Plant from

Megan Gailey from

Adam Friedland from

Erin Jackson from

Danny Kallas from

Skits

Sam's Voicemail from

Political Comic Patriot Pete from

Music

Daniel Knox from

Rock Falls from

Pearl and the Beard from

Steinomite from

Ami Saraiya from

Christylez Bacon from

The Bandana Splits from

Ian Walters from

Credits

Episode 193 with W. Kamau Bell, Janine Brito and Nato Green

The folks behind Laughter Against the Machine sit down before the first of two nights at the DCAC. Talk about the role of comedy in the Occupy movements, politics in comedy and building your own audience.

W. Kamua Bell's site and Twitter

Janine Brito's site, Twitter and interview she did with me for the Washington City Paper

Nato Green's site and Twitter

Live at Pete's Candy Store with Cameron Esposito, Sean Patton and Robin Bacior

Cameron Esposito returns to the show with tales of magical hands! See her show, "Side Mullet Nation" at The Comedy Bar every Thursday until December 15. Follow Cameron on Twitter.

Sean Patton is a very funny man and I am glad I now know him. I did not look like what he thought I would. Follow him on Twitter.

Robin Bacior closes the show with three great songs. Buy her new album "Rest Our Wings" today!