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The last time we checked in with comedian Todd Glass, almost exactly one year ago, his wisdom proved sage. Glass foretold a new comedy club would open in Portland long before the name Helium was ever mentioned.

In the time since, Glass has been on quite a ride. He's toured the country, opening for the likes of David Cross, David Spade, and Louis CK, as well as appearing on CK's dark and terrific new FX show, Louie, and the petulant, but equally funny internet meme commentary Tosh.0.

Earlier this spring, Glass was scheduled to perform at Bridgetown Comedy Fest. The trip, however, was cancelled because Glass suffered a heart attack. Fittingly for a guy who's been doing stand-up for over 25 years—ever since he was 16—it happened on stage.

Glass is known as a "comedian's comedian" for his love of the craft and his incisive ability to comment on his own act in progress. We checked in with Glass about his health, act, a new TV project, and the word on the street about Helium.

Read the whole interview here in our online exclusive.

Glass performs all weekend at Helium Comedy Club.

P.S.: During last night's exceptional installment of Comedy Is OK, Glass turned in a dynamic guest set. Very much looking forward to the full headlining chunk.