Comedy

Here’s another stellar production of “Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis”—this time hosted by Zach’s brother Seth, who has the distinct pleasure of interviewing actor Sean Penn. And for reasons unknown, Sean is really, really grumpy! Weird. (Me? I’m “Team Seth” all the way!)

This weekend’s headliner at Helium is Jimmy Pardo. I’m not particularly familiar with Pardo’s stand up, though I did see him host the Conan Writers Pannel at this year’s Bridgetown. He’s also quite well known for his podcast, Never Not Funny, one of the few online shows that’s become a viable business model itself. Word […]

Following Tila Tequila’s stoning by Juggalos comes the clobbering of comedian Lisa Lampanelli by guests at the Celebrity Roast of David Hasselhoff, broadcast last night on Comedy Central. Here’s a sampler assembled by Jezebel. Okay. I understand such roasts are all about pushing the envelope and going too far and hurrah for that. But something’s […]

Maria Bamford killed this year at Bridgetown. And from what I’ve heard, she was every bit as good when she came through town during the Comedians of Comedy tour a few years back. But Bamford has never had her own headlining slot in Portland—there’s been no place for it. As such, fans who dig her […]