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September 24 - 28, 2007
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Now, Something Completely Different
It began on labor day 2002, Erik Kloecker bought his first juggling balls
and began to practice, he picked it up in about 10 minutes and decided, "This
is What I want to do with my life." After that day he continued to
practice and began to master the art of juggling. After watching his brother
Travis, Erik began to learn numerous sideshow stunts including mental floss,
which he performed along with fire juggling and the devilstick at his first
show, a halloween party on his birthday in October 2003. In 2004 at age
14 Erik became "The World's Youngest Fire-Eater" and went on
a national tour with the Pickled
Brothers performing in 6 different states, and ending with a performance
in Pennsylvania at the 2004 sideshow Gathering Labor Day Weekend, where
Erik performed a dropless routine in front of Sideshow Legends such as
Ward Hall and Chris Christ. Today, Erik is quickly becoming a master of
all trades" and is destined to be one of the Greatest Variety Performers
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 Pat
Dixon
Audiences across the country have enjoyed Pat
Dixon's fluid stage manner, dry delivery and boldly creative material.
Recognized as a top-notch writer and engaging performer, Dixon combines
a conversational style with tight, punchy material, all fueled by a uniquely
off-kilter comedic sensibility which makes him not only funny but fun to
watch. Pat has appeared on Comedy Central's Premium Blend and reached a
new audience on CMT as host of their "Summer Games." |
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Historical
Comedy
In the world of the BOB&TOM Show, Scott
Dunn has become famous for his celebrity roasts and the ability to
turn any event in history, no matter how obscure, into a comedy routine.
So far he's skewered Ben Franklin, the Burr Hamilton dual, the Louisiana
Purchase, George Washington, first Thanksgiving, and even the funeral
of Abraham Lincoln. Now each Monday, Scott surprises us with a new history
lesson in which you're guaranteed to laugh and might even learn a little
something too.
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 He's
Been Around
Mike
MacRae is not only famous for his hysterical comedy
act full of insightful social commentary (such as his
take on the infamous baby in the Roe vs. Wade case),
he also has an arsenal full of outstanding celebrity
impressions that you rarely hear anyone else attempt.
As far as we know, there aren't any other comedians mimicking
the voices of Harrison Ford, Rip Torn, Vince Vaughn or
our brand new favorite, Gregory Peck. Mike has been cast
as a voice actor in dozens of popular anime cartoons
and when he isn't performing solo, he'll sometimes join
in on the BOB&TOM All-Stars Comedy Tour. |
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 New “Rules” to
Tonioght
Patrick
Warburton has made a living playing memorable characters on television.
For example, fans of Seinfeld will recognize
Warburton as Elaine’s on again off again boyfriend "Puddy," while
others may remember him as the big, blue, spandex suited superhero, “The
Tick.”
Tonight @ 8:30pm Warburton will be featured in the season premiere of
CBS's RULES
OF ENGAGEMENT – a comedy about the different phases of male/female
relationships, as seen through the eyes of a newly engaged couple, Adam
(Oliver Hudson) and Jennifer (Bianca Kajlich), a long-time married pair,
Jeff (Patrick Warburton) and Audrey (Megyn Price), and a single guy on
the prowl, Russell (David Spade). As they find out, the often confusing
stages of a relationship can seem like being on a roller coaster.
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 Every
Office Should Have a John Garrett
Who wouldn’t be happy with a highly respected position at a ‘Big
Five’ accounting firm as a Certified Public Accountant. John
Garrett, that’s who. Not satisfied being one of the few accountants
with a good sense of humor, he preferred instead to be one of the only
standup comedians in the world with a CPA. Now he can take the stage
at colleges and clubs around the country and poke fun at the corporate
world he couldn’t wait to leave, and he’s having a great
time doing it. He can also help other comedians with their taxes, that
is, if he can find some that file them.
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Sweeney-San
If you ask him, or check out his media kit, Mark
Sweeney will tell you he's a "professional comedian," even
though his credits also include acting roles in Boston
Public, The Visitor, and Days
of Our Lives. Along with those TV
hits, Sweenz has also starred in several independent films
which leads us to believe he's done a lot of porn). The four
years he spent in the US Marines were either forgettable or
he just can't remember them, but he does recall that at some
point he went to college, worked about 12 jobs in four years
and has been on the run from the student loan collectors ever
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 Geechy
On The Road
Most standup comedians are well-traveled,
but Geechy
Guy is taking things to a whole new level. Back
in January, Geechy kicked off his "Every
Station in the Nation" tour of BOB&TOM
Show affiliate stations. This means if you're listening
to BOB&TOM on the radio, this crazy Guy is headed
to your town. Though Geechy knows where he’s
going, he doesn’t always know when he'll get
there, so make sure to keep checking back here for
our up to the minute list of tour dates. We’ll
also keep a running tab of all the places Geechy's
already been, because we know some of you really
enjoy looking at stuff like that.
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 Let's
Talk to Costaki
Over the past few months, Costaki
Economopoulos has been calling in to treat us to a new regular feature
that for the longest time didn't have a name or a premise, but those
minor details have been fixed (for now) as it's now known as "The
Economonologue." Known for his clever writing, Costaki's able to
take the things he sees and hears in everyday life and turn turn them
into comedic observations you won't be able to believe you haven't thought
of before, and will never be able to forget.
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 Still
Deadpan After
All These Years
He’s dry, he's a master of misdirection, and
he sounds like he’s always half asleep or depressed. He is comedian Steven
Wright. With a unique style and instantly identifiable delivery,
Steven is a legend in the world of comedy and still ranks among the best
comics performing today. And though he's been working regularly over
the years, he's largely been absent from TV. Last year, he released his
first TV special in nearly two decades and this year, he's released a
DVD project, When
the Leaves Blow Away. And now, Steven is
announcing the release of his latest audio CD project, entitled "I
Still Have A Pony."
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 Here
He Is...
It's been a long seven days since we last visited with comedian Tim
Bedore, which is why we're so eager to have him back on his special
line ready to deliver another exciting edition of Vague
But True. Live from his home in Minnesota where he's seated comfortably
at mission control, Tim shares his thoughts on life, society, politics
and his day to day activities, presented in the form of in-depth, entertaining
editorials. Over the past few years, these musings have helped us learn
a lot about Bedore, including his thoughts on downloading movies, the
joy one can find in a SkyMall magazine, his time spent at summer camp
and his theory on how animals are trying to wipe out our species.
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 The
NFL
on the Half Shell
This weekend's NFL action has come and gone but don't
worry if you missed any of Sunday's excitement because Duke
Tumatoe's back with another edition of
the NFL Song.
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 He's
Skintastic!
He's seen over 20,000 movies, but doesn't remember a single plot. He's
Mr. Skin, the world's foremost authority on
female nudity in film, and he's helping his followers learn the true
meaning of the term "double feature." From his humble beginnings
as a young man collecting nude clips of hot actresses from R & PG
rated movies, Mr Skin has turned his hobby into an empire. His website
includes screen shots of naked celebs, movie reviews and yearly presentations
of his "Anatomy Awards." So if you're looking for a hard to
find clip, or looking for a good rental suggestion for the evening, make
sure to check out all the titillating archived data at MrSkin.com. NowMr.Skin
multi national comglomerate enterprise has produced another prtin gem
in "Mr.
Skin's SKINTASTIC video guide." It's available now at Amazon.com.
FACTOID - Mr. Skin says that of all the
people he's ever talked to, Bob Kevoian is the most knowledgeable
when it comes to the subject of adult cinema.
You can also own Mr. Skin's work in print
form as he's released the book, Mr.
Skin's Skincyclopedia : The A-to-Z Guide to Finding Your
Favorite Actresses Naked.
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 The
Business of Comedy
While trying to put himself through
Colgate University, a young Mark
Klein figured out that the best way to earn a
supplemental income was to perform standup comedy
in his spare time. Little did he know this part time
job would blossom into a full-fledged career. Mark
knew from the beginning that he was going to have
to rely on his business sense and work ethic in order
to become a successful comic because that English
major wasn't going to do him much good. His first
executive decision came when he decided to take his
fast speaking, easy to follow, pro business comedy
to the folks who could most appreciate it; business
people. Klein began spending the majority of his
time working large cooperate functions entertaining
CEO's and other white collar types, but he still
finds the time to play the occasional comedy club
and nationally syndicated morning show.
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 Comics
On Duty
As the war in Iraq continues, the troops long for anything that will
remind them of their lives back home. And what better way to do this
than with some good ol' American standup comedy? That’s why a group
of comedians have come together to form the Comics
on Duty World Tour, a program that travels around the world to bring
laughter to our brave men and women overseas. Comics on Duty has been
around for over 12 years and has put on over 1300 performances. Steve
Mazan is among the many great comedians making stops around the Middle
East this year, and the troops are grateful they’ve got top-tier
headliners performing for them. Because out in the Mid-East, you don’t
want anyone bombing.
www.adoptasoldier.com
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Roll Over Beethoven
Brian
Setzer has made a career of bucking
trends, going against the grain, ignoring popular culture,
discarding rational thought, and, all the while, blowing people
away. In a pop music era dominated by twenty-something contest
winners and angst-ridden suburban kids, his latest project
couldn't be any further removed from the mainstream. Recording
centuries-old music with his 18-piece Rockin' Big Band and
enlisting the help of a long-retired octogenarian, Setzer has
achieved what is surely his finest musical hour with his upcoming
Surfdog Records release, "Wolfgang's
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 Natty
Bumppo No Mo!
Picking up where his bestselling memoir "Never Have Your Dog Stuffed" left
off, Alan Alda finds himself searching for a way to squeeze the most juice
out of his new life. ( He was saved by emergency surgery after
nearly dying on a mountaintop in Chile.) Looking for a sense of meaning
that would make this extra time count, he listens in on things he's heard
himself saying in private and in public at critical points in his life
-- from the turbulence of the sixties, to his first Broadway show, to the
birth of his children, to the ache of September 11, and beyond. Reflecting
on the transitions in his life and in all our lives, he notices that "doorways
are where the truth is told," and wonders if there's one thing --
art, activism, family, money, fame -- that could lead to a "life of
meaning." In a book that is candid, wise, and as questioning as it
is inclusive, Alda amuses and moves us with his unique and hilarious meditations
on questions great and small. "Things
I Overheard While Talking to Myself" is another superb Alan Alda
performance, as inspiring and entertaining as the man himself. |
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 Here's
a Guy Who Sounds Just Like Frank Caliendo... Hey it is!
You May recognize Frank
Caliendo as a long time star of MAD
TV, as the comic relief on FOX
NFL Sunday, or even from his multiple appearances on The
Late Show with David Letterman. Actually, on second
thought, maybe you don't. If his face doesn't look familiar,
it's probably because Caliendo is a master impressionist who
spends more time on screen portraying other people than he
does as himself. Caliendo's impressive impressions include
celebrities like Al Pacino, Jim Rome, Adam Sandler, Robin Williams,
Ted Knight, Jeff Goldblum, and a John Madden so good you could
swear it was the real thing.
See the video with Bob
Costas from NFL on FOX.
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