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October 22 - 26, 2007
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 The
Root of All Evil
He's indignant, he's exasperated, he's "America's foremost commentator
on everything," he's comedian Lewis
Black and he'll soon be starring in his own show on Comedy Central
called Root of All Evil. But Black is no stranger
to Comedy Central viewers, his satirical, comedic commentary on the perils
of everyday life, Back in Black, is one
of the most popular segments on The Daily Show
With Jon Stewart. Born and raised on the East Coast, Black attended
Yale where he began a career as an actor and a playwright. He soon found
himself on tour, working in theaters across the country. This would in
turn lead him into standup comedy, where now he is one of the most sought
after headliners working today. Black is also a regular on Late
Night with Conan O'Brien and has been featured in a number of
movies and TV shows.
FACTOID - Lewis Black has authored over
40 plays that have been produced in theaters across the country, including "Czar
of Rock and Roll" and "The Deal."
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 The
Life and Times
of Dan Grueter
When you're the youngest of eleven kids it's predestined that you're
either going to turn out crazy or funny. Although in Dan
Grueter's case, he turned out to be both. Grueter has been
described as a comedian who's more well rounded than a urinal mint. While
we're not quite sure how this comparison applies in any context, we do
know that Dan is one of our favorites (comedians, not urinal mints).
Grueter's made multiple appearances on B&T albums over the years,
sharing stories from his life. For example, we've learned what it was
like to sit through his never-ending Catholic wedding, how inept he is
at interviewing for a job, and his alma-mater's love of college football.
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 You're
the Best Around
As a young boy growing up in Massachusetts, Wali
Collins knew he wanted to be the best at something, but he wasn’t
quite sure what that something was going to be. He began his quest
as a drummer, becoming one of the best in the area. He played for
a number of bands, and even became the youngest player to ever join the
New England Jazz Society. And though that was fun, he still wanted
more. After toying with the idea of becoming the area’s greatest
architect, he decided it would be more feasible take a stab at standup
comedy. After only a few times on stage, Wali became a hit and
was soon traveling the world, telling jokes. And while he may not
be known as the best yet, he’s making his way up the ladder quickly. He’s
been seen on HBO, The View, The Late Show with David Letterman and as
the host of Comedy Central’s Stand Up Stand Up.
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Fish & Paint
A lawyer walks into a bar, and after pounding a few beers decides to
become a standup comedian. This may sounds like the opening to a
bad joke, but it's actually the story of comedian Dan
Kaufman, give or take a few mundane details. Once upon a time
Kaufman was a successful attorney, but that all changed once he decided
he no longer wanted to do any kind of actual work to make a living.
Soon after, Kaufman left the courtroom and followed his dream of
performing in front of a crowd that didn't have to deliberate after
each show. And while we'll admit he's grown into a great comedian,
he's musical skills could use a little work. See Fish & Paint on
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 He’s
a Little
Bit Special
Stephen
Lynch has a knack for making people in
his audience laugh and squirm at the same
time. We credit this phenomenon to the unusually
dark and slightly demented songs he plays
on stage including ones about losing a gerbil
in a very private place, having only one
testicle, being Jesus' partying brother or
wanting to sleep with his girlfriend’s
sister (she’s a teacher at a junior
high school.) Though disturbing, Lynch’s
songs are all in good fun and often very
beautiful… but make sure you catch them
the first time around, because who knows
if we’ll ever be allowed to play them
on the air again.
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 The Guitar Stylings of Warren
Haynes
You wouldn’t know it from listening to Warren Haynes play,
but there was a time when he was much more into the Motown sound than guitar.
It was only after being turned on to Eric Clapton by his older brothers
that he picked up the six-string. Not long after discovering the pleasures
of guitar playing, Warren found himself performing at a local pizza parlors
that had been converted into a nightclub. Even in this small club, it didn't
take Haynes long
to be discovered, which led to him joining the Allman Brothers for eight
very good years and five even better albums. And though he continues to
play with the Allman Brothers from time to time, he's currently on the Mighty
High Tour with his other band, Gov’t
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 Not a Fan
of Nine-to-Five
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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 The Serious
Side
of Ron Livingston
Though he first made us laugh
in the films Swingers and Office Space,
Golden Globe winner Ron Livingston is proving he
can be just as effective in dramatic roles. In the
movie Holly,
Livingston plays Patrick, an American stolen artifacts
dealer who is befriended by a 12 year old Vietnamese
girl who has been sold into prostitution. Together
they do what they can to help her escape her horrible
fate. Then there's the film festival favorite, Music
Within, a touching true story about a Vietnam
vet who's lost his hearing, but finds a new purpose
in fighting for the rights of disabled Americans.
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 Conversation Starter
Comedian Costaki
Economopoulos may be the star of our most oddly named segment,
but it also happens to be one of the funniest. Since it's debut
a few months ago, The Economonologue, as he's dubbed it, has
covered a variety of topics including strange superstitions,
odd phobias and the origin of clichés. 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.
In other news, Costaki is just one of the comedians taking part
in the huge BOB&TOM All-Stars Comedy Tour. Also on the tour,
his close personal friend, Caroline Rhea. |
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 Book of Secrets
How could Mike
Birbiglia's have known that the private musing he recorded
in his personal diary would eventually become the most sought
after literature in America? We doubt he did, (and we're also
not sure that it is indeed the most sought after literature)
but that doesn't change the fact that his Secret Public Journal
has taken the country by storm. Because of this, he's made it
a point to not only e-mail his loyal fans his inner most thoughts
on a regular basis, he also calls into the BOB&TOM show every
so often to read his entries live on the air. Will his next selection
cover his infatuation with pizza, problem with sleepwalking,
brother Joe, fear of bears or alter ego "Sleepy Carl." We
can only hope. And if you happen to miss him on the show, you
can correct your mistake by  seeing him live on stage during his
Secret Public Comedy Tour.
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RIGHT - The Birbiglia A-Team van
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 Halloween
with Heywood
It's been 20 years since Heywood
Banks made his first appearance on the show, and
he's been a fixture ever since., From his first hits like
Toast and Flies Eyes to his more recently classics like
Trauma to the Groin and Big Butter Jesus, Heywood has appeared
on almost every B&T album and is one of our most frequent
guests. Armed with his ever-tuned
guitar, and an adequate grasp of his hysterical lyrics,
Heywood will be joining us in the studio to share a new
tune with us, and we hear it's the third installment in
his Halloween trilogy. Heywood
also just released the brand new album, Big Butter,
which is available with all his other CDs at comedyhome.com
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 The Timeless Tales of
Tim Bedore
Whether he's in the studio, on the
phone, or on his special ISDN line live from his home, comedian Tim
Bedore joins BOB&TOM every Wednesday to bring us a
new edition of his popular weekly feature, Vague
But True. In these musings, Tim talks
about whatever is on his mind at the time, whether that be
politics, life lessons, or stories on how animals are trying
to wipe out the human race. But no matter the topic, folks
all over the country are glued to their radios waiting to hear
what Bedore has to say, and what sound effects he'll play.
And if you happen to be one of those people, here's some good
news, Tim's most popular pieces from the last few years have
been compiled into a spectacular two-CD set, Vague
But True, which is available
now!
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 All
in a Huff
Stewart
Huff is an established comic known for his clean
and clever material. His high-energy storytelling
style is winning over audiences in clubs all over
the country. Stewart is on the cutting edge of the
trend toward original television-friendly humor.
Huff’s unique choice of material is what sets
him apart. He covers topics ranging from majoring
in "Rodeo" in college to what exactly made
Henry VIII so popular with the women. Stewart’s
unique, clean material, energetic delivery and comfortable
stage presence make for a night of non-stop laughter.
See
Stewart in action on MySpace
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 Football Highlights
You
Can Dance To
After a wild weekend of football, is
there any better way to catch up on all the action than
through song? We didn't think so either, which is why we've
once again asked Duke
Tumatoe's to join us in
the studio to talk about the weekend that was and fill
us in on all things NFL with his aptly named NFL
Song. Why ESPN hasn't caught
on to this tradition we have no idea.
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 Sports According
to Bill Scheft
Bill Scheft writes monologues for
The Late Show with David Letterman, wrote "The Show" in Sports
Illustrated, and is the author
of the highly acclaimed novel, The
Ringer, but right
now he's first and foremost a sports
fan. And though it was a slow summer for sports, now that fall
is upon us, Bill has more than enough to write about with the
World Series about to start, the NFL in full swing, and the
NBA gearing up. But even if you're
not a sports nut, or can't stay up late enough to watch Dave,
Bill's also got a Thurber Prize nominated novel, Time
Won't Let Me that you're sure
to enjoy..
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Roasting
History
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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