For as long as the performer has existed, boorish audiences around the globe have conspired to usurp their moment of glory. It began in ancient Greece, and it continues today in one of the most savage and insipid places on Earth: Philadelphia. Our only hope to unburden the theatric realm of this scourge? Douse these Continue reading »
Doogie Horner has been quite busy since his fateful appearance on America’s Got Talent. So when the producers of the show asked to him to send in a video depicting what he’s been up to, Doogie had tons of material to cover. Ok, we’re not exactly sure they actually asked Continue reading »
Christmas is a time for merriment, and there’s no better way to feel all warm and rosy than with the smooth, sultry sounds of Hall and Oates (not Holland Oates). The local comedy group Bird Text released this video featuring the multi-talented Cunningham Brothers re-interpreting your favorite Hall and Oates songs with classic Christmas lyrics. Continue reading »
Good lord, this looks to be the craziest thing to come out of Philadelphia since Larry Mendte (or Alicia Lane, whatever is funnier to you). Joke Summer School is a new (online?) show created by Space 1026 contributors, Ted Passon, Thom Lessner, Jason Hsu, Crystal Kovacs and Andrew Jeffrey Wright Continue reading »
You voted for them, now watch the top 33 local comedians battle it out for a spot in the final round of the summer-long Philly’s Phunniest competition hosted by Helium Comedy Club. The first semi final round will go down Sunday night featuring Around Philly favorites, Josh Rabinowitz and James Continue reading »
One of Aroundphilly’s favorite local comedian, Doogie Horner, recently hosted the 2011 Geekadelphia Awards. Philly Chit Chat managed to grab some footage of his hilariously geeky opening monologue. Seriously, if Doogie doesn’t make it big everyone else should just give up. Be sure to read our previous interview with Doogie Continue reading »
No, this isn’t a mistake- this post is titled correctly. Center City Comedy, along with Fat Asparagus and Steve Holmes Productions have released this new comedic short featuring a (probably) pretty accurate depiction of what it’d be like to play paintball with Rambo. Here’s a hint: It’s not as fun Continue reading »
