Monday
Chris Bowers
Bowers won the Midwest Ultimate Funny Championships and the Louisville flight of the Laughing Skull Comedy Festival. He has a universal appeal to men and women of all ages. Bower’s ability to break down human behavior into relatable and hilarious truths is the key to his humor. He is a crowd favorite at colleges all across the country. Check out his podcast, the TNT Dynamite Party Hour.
Tuesday
Bill Burr
Bill Burr is an American comedian or a comedian from the North American Union, depending on when you read this. He grew up outside of Boston, Massachusetts and did fairly poorly in school, despite the fact that he applied himself. Having first gained notoriety for his recurring role on the second season of Chappelle’s Show, Bill developed a comedic style of uninformed logic that has made him a regular with Letterman, Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Fallon. From January 27 through February 10, Bill made his first tour of theaters in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong and Mumbai. Bill co-stars opposite Kevin Costner in the indie film, Black or White, which premiered on January 30, 2015 and made its World Premiere at The Toronto International Film Festival on September 6. Later in 2015, Bill’s animated Netflix series, F Is For Family, will premiere featuring Bill, Laura Dern and Justin Long as the Murphy family.
On December 5, Bill premiered his fourth hour-long special, I’m Sorry You Feel That Way, on Netflix; the special was recorded on June 20 at The Tabernacle in Atlanta. On September 30, Bill released the vinyl album, Live At Andrew’s House, a recording of his 2011 Carnegie Hall performance, from Third Man Records. In July, Bill received the Stand-up Comedian of the Year Award from the prestigious Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal. Last year Bill was seen in Walk of Shame alongside Elizabeth Banks and in 2013 he was seen in the films The Heat with Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy, and Stand Up Guys with Al Pacino and Christopher Walken. Bill was also seen in the Steve Carell & Tina Fey feature, Date Night. Bill received raves for his recurring role as “Kuby” on the hit AMC-TV show, Breaking Bad and he can be seen in multiple episodes of the hit Comedy Central show, Kroll Show. He guest starred on Fox TV’s New Girl in 2013 and contributed to the 2012 and 2011 ESPYS. One of the most popular comedy podcasts on the web, Bill’s Monday Morning Podcast, is an off-the-cuff weekly rant that has become a fan favorite. Bill began the podcast in May of 2007 and has produced over 350 episodes.
Bill and Al Madrigal founded the All Things Comedy network (ATC), a distribution network founded, owned and operated entirely by comedians. Home to 48 podcasts from 72 comedians, ATC began as a podcast network but is continually growing to include all forms of content including videos, comedy specials and records. Bill is selling out theaters internationally. In December 2013 his third European theater tour played to rave reviews in London, Glasgow, Dublin, Amsterdam, Helsinki, Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm and Reykjavik. On November 11, 2011, Bill received a standing ovation for his sold out show at Carnegie Hall and the following night he received the Comedian of the Year Award from the Boston Comedy Festival; previous recipients include Steven Wright, Denis Leary and Lewis Black. In October 2012, Bill released his third hour-long special, You People Are All The Same, available for download exclusively through his website and streaming on Netflix. Bill starred in two hour specials on Comedy Central: Bill Burr: Let It Go (2010) is available as a DVD, a digital audio download and on Netflix; Why Do I Do This? (2008) is available on CD, DVD and Netflix. Simon & Schuster released the book, Cheat, written by Bill and fellow comedians Joe DeRosa and Robert Kelly in October 2012. The book was inspired by the short film, Cheat, which Burr, DeRosa and Kelly produced, co-wrote and star in. The film, based on a true story, had its World Premiere at the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival and screened at the 2011 Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal.
In the near future Bill hopes to have some kids. But until then, he will continue to spend most of his mid-afternoons sitting in his sweatpants learning AC/DC songs on his SG. Bill is against organized religion and believes we should go back to the gold standard for our currency. None of his opinions are based on any sort of reliable information. He tends to go with his first thought, because reading makes him sleepy.
For more go to www.BillBurr.com and follow Bill on Twitter – @BillBurr
Wednesday
Tim Bedore
For longer than we can remember comedian Tim Bedore has been calling in or stopping by to deliver an editorial in which he talks about whatever happens to be on his mind. These musings can range from his relationship with his daughter, to hot topics in the news, and even updates on how the animal kingdom is waging war on mankind. From the Animal Conspiracy to his daughter Claire, Tim takes us inside his mind, and with the help of a few sound effects, puts together one of our favorite features. Follow Tim on Facebook. Visit his website here.
Friday
Nikki Glaser
Nikki Glaser is a comedian, writer, and host whose television appearances have included The Tonight Show, CONAN, and Last Comic Standing. She was the co-host of the MTV late night talk show, Nikki & Sara LIVE, as well as the popular podcast, You Had To Be There. She lives in New York City, performing nightly at clubs such as The Comedy Cellar and The Stand, and travels frequently as a nationally touring headliner.
Nikki can currently be seen as a regular contestant on Comedy Central’s @Midnight and will guest star on the upcoming season of Inside Amy Schumer. Follow Nikki on Twitter and facebook. Visit her website here.
Erik Griffin
Fans of the hit Comedy Central series “Workaholics” instantly recognize Erik Griffin as the show’s iconic series regular Montez. Erik also tours the country headlining popular comedy clubs and colleges every weekend. His debut comedy album, Technical Foul: Volume One, will be released this March. His Comedy Central Presents Half-Hour Stand-Up Special will premiere this year. Erik is a first generation American-born comedian/actor who made the decision in 2003 to quit his job and plunge headlong into making comedy his full-time occupation.
Erik first gained national exposure performing in the ALMA nominated “Payaso Comedy Slam” seen on Showtime and Comedy Central networks, “Live at Gotham” on Comedy Central, “Last Comic Driving” on NBC, “Comics Without Borders” on Showtime, nationally syndicated “Comics Unleashed;” He can also be seen featured in several national commercials, including the Emmy winning, Budlight “Swear Jar.” In 2008 at the Just For Laughs Montreal Comedy Festival, he received overwhelming reviews. Erik was featured at the 2008 NACA National Conference, the 2007 East Regional and 2006 NACA West Regional Showcases. He is currently headlining clubs and colleges throughout the United States and Canada. Mostly recently, Erik was seen on “Surviving the Holidays” with Lewis Black on the History Channel, he was featured in the Tribeca Film Festival Documentary “Just Like Us,” and will be touring the world promoting the movie. Erik was also a guest star on the hit TNT show “Franklin & Bash.
With his multicultural background, a Central American-Caribbean mother, a father of European descent, Erik blends well into the North American landscape particularly in this era of cultural diversity. With his routine full of hilarious observations about life, love and self evaluation, he brings together all ages and ethnic backgrounds, which makes for an uproariously good time.Follow Erik on twitter. Visit his website here.
Paul Morrissey
Paul C. Morrissey was raised as a sports fanatic in the tiny town of Owego, in upstate New York. After four years of playing college basketball, somehow he graduated. Aside from playing in the NBA, his dream job was to talk about sports for a living. Paul then moved to California after landing a television sports anchor job but found out quickly that he was “too much of a smart-ass” for TV news. After he was fired, Paul took his unique sense of humor to comedy club stages all over the country.
Paul was selected to perform at the HBO Comedy Festival in Las Vegas. Morrissey has also been a finalist in several national comedy competitions including Wendy’s Comedy Challenge, Comedy Central’s Open Mic Fight and Maxim’s Real Men of Comedy.
Morrissey’s big break came when he was asked to make his network television debut on “The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson” on CBS. He was so well received that Paul was asked to make three more appearances on the show. Morrissey’s four appearances are among the most by a comedian on “The Late, Late Show.”
This past July, Morrissey achieved the goal of every comedian, by making an impressive debut on“The Late Show with David Letterman.” He has also appeared on the network TV shows, Comedy.TV, and Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen. Paul is also a frequent guest on many radio shows including the national syndicated Bob & Tom Show and the Ron & Fez Show on XM/Sirius Satellite Radio.
The recent TV exposure has put Paul in high demand as a headliner at clubs and colleges across the US and Canada. He also performs frequently at The Comedy & Magic Club in Hermosa Beach, The Laugh Factory, and The Hollywood Improv.
In 2012, Paul debuted his hit solo show “UNPROFESSIONAL: My Career In TV News”, about his short-lived sports broadcasting career. He’s performed the show at the Comedy Bar in Toronto, Improv Theater in Montreal, and at the UCB Theater, Hollywood Improv Lab and Comedy Sportz Theater in Hollywood.
Morrissey has been selected to several prestigious festivals including Montreal Just For Laughs, the Great American Comedy Festival with Drew Carey & Steven Wright. He was also one of only five english speaking comedians selected to perform at the Montreux Comedy Festival in Switzerland. Paul has also become a regular guest on the “Artie Lange Show” on Direct TVmaking several appearances on the show and is a regular guest on the “Artie Lange Uncensored”podcast. His mother left her own birthday party to have Paul on August 10, 1978.
Morrissey has released three CD’s,”Good Seats Still Available”, “Comedy Sampler” and “Paul Morrissey’s Back” with Rooftop Comedy. All get regular airplay on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio. One reviewer says, “When an experienced comedy fan is repeatedly surprised by the payoff or where the jokes land, you know you are listening to an original comedic talent.” Visit his website here. Follow him on twitter here.
Marc Ryan
Marc is becoming a popular face on the TV. Currently Marc can be seen weekly hosting the new Outdoor Channel hit Mudslingers. New episodes air throughout fall 2011 and season one reruns through the end of 2011. The Outdoor Channel has a subscriber base of 35 million. You can also see Marc right now regularly on 24 episodes of season one of HDnet’s Drinking Made Easy.
Other credits include, CMT’s “Greatest Redneck Moments” Spike TV’s Three Sheets and Rodney Carrington’s music video “If You’re The Only One”. Marc has performed Stand Up on the comedy special for TBS entitled, “Pit Stop Comedy” and CBS’ Star Search. Comedy Central spotlighted Marc as one of the Best of the Improv on their web site. Marc appeared at the 2005 Montreal Comedy Festival. In 2001 Marc was on the hit CW sit-com The Parkers.
In the online world of reaching fans, Marc eclipses most of his peers. His original character Steve and the “Steve” series of viral videos have surpassed 30 million views. These videos — and Marc — have been featured on numerous TV shows including MTV Live, MSNBC’s Caught on Camera, ‘The O’Reilly Factor’ on Fox News, CNN’s ‘Showbiz Tonight’, ‘Maury Povich’, Speeders and more — keeping the focus on Steve white hot.
Marc Ryan has established himself as a premier comedian. In 2008-09, he toured with Rodney Carrington to over 150,000 fans, playing some of the largest and most prestigious venues in the country.
Marc’s frequent appearances on syndicated radio shows like Bob and Tom and John Boy and Billy expose him to millions of listeners across the country.
All three of Marc’s live albums rank among the most popular on the Sirius XM Comedy channel’s Blue Collar, Raw Dog and Laugh USA, keeping Marc regularly in front of 20 million subscribers.
