darksabre Posted December 9, 2016 Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 I'd watch you. I have a really complicated relationship with stand up. I generally avoid live stand up like it's the plague. I've seen a couple decent sets, but more often than not, it turns into "audience participation" and I get roasted. I hate it. Getting blasted multiple times as "gotta suck to be the ugly third wheel when you work with her" at a work outing in front of my boss/everyone (I was sitting with my friends, a couple, and guy was just on and on about my attractive coworker) by a sweaty schlub on cocaine was kind of the last straw. Haven't gone out for it since. I'm apparently really great for "you must have a great personality, eh?" kinda jokes. Has happened a few different times. I must have a target on my head. Like, I get it, I'm a 5 on your scale, f*** off. I don't take well to teasing. Screw that kind of humor. It's not even smart. In a similar vein- I can't stand that Jeselnik guy. It's not that I am offended by him- it's that he's Scorch the Earth predictable. Mention a topic, I know exactly what horrible/shocking thing he has for the punch line. Not creative, gets boring fast. Izzard, Craig Ferguson, some classic Robin Williams, some Hedburg once in a while, a little Nick Offerman, George Carlin, old school Eddie Murphy- some good stuff. Trying to find a female comedian I like. I hate that I don't have one. Always similar material about being fat, high school reunions, lady bits. I agree with the post upthread about Lampanelli being a great one time act. Does Kristen Schall count? Her and Kurt Braunohler are great together. Kristen Schaal totally counts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted December 9, 2016 Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 (edited) Can't say I've seen Kristen Schaal's standup, but she is funny. Edited December 9, 2016 by JJFIVEOH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Crotch Posted December 9, 2016 Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 Check out Kathleen Madigan. She is in my top-5. Saw her a few months ago here in Nashville at Zanies. Clean comedy for the most part... and really funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted December 9, 2016 Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 Kristen Schaal totally counts.Kristen Schaal is a national treasure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabills Posted December 9, 2016 Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 There's nothing I would recommend more. I'd watch you. I have a really complicated relationship with stand up. I generally avoid live stand up like it's the plague. I've seen a couple decent sets, but more often than not, it turns into "audience participation" and I get roasted. I hate it. Getting blasted multiple times as "gotta suck to be the ugly third wheel when you work with her" at a work outing in front of my boss/everyone (I was sitting with my friends, a couple, and guy was just on and on about my attractive coworker) by a sweaty schlub on cocaine was kind of the last straw. Haven't gone out for it since. I'm apparently really great for "you must have a great personality, eh?" kinda jokes. Has happened a few different times. I must have a target on my head. Like, I get it, I'm a 5 on your scale, f*** off. I don't take well to teasing. Screw that kind of humor. It's not even smart. In a similar vein- I can't stand that Jeselnik guy. It's not that I am offended by him- it's that he's Scorch the Earth predictable. Mention a topic, I know exactly what horrible/shocking thing he has for the punch line. Not creative, gets boring fast. Izzard, Craig Ferguson, some classic Robin Williams, some Hedburg once in a while, a little Nick Offerman, George Carlin, old school Eddie Murphy- some good stuff. Trying to find a female comedian I like. I hate that I don't have one. Always similar material about being fat, high school reunions, lady bits. I agree with the post upthread about Lampanelli being a great one time act. Does Kristen Schall count? Her and Kurt Braunohler are great together. Maybe someday I'll give it a try. I would definitely not tell anyone about it until it was over, though, haha. And I promise to never do any audience participation stuff if I do. I hate that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted December 9, 2016 Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 She is in my top-5. Saw her a few months ago here in Nashville at Zanies. Clean comedy for the most part... and really funny. I'm not real big on the PG stuff, but she somehow manages to make it funny. I have a feeling she gets pretty obnoxious and obscene away from the stage, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted December 9, 2016 Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 Maybe someday I'll give it a try. I would definitely not tell anyone about it until it was over, though, haha. And I promise to never do any audience participation stuff if I do. I hate that. Watching my old room mate Al become a stand up comedian was eye opening. You really have to sit down and remind yourself that the things you and your friends think are hilarious might not be funny to anyone ever. And then you go from there. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted December 9, 2016 Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 It's not technically stand up, but i enjoy Doug Benson's podcast: Doug Loves Movies. It's a movie trivia show he does live at comedy clubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted December 9, 2016 Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 I've been digging Sebastian Maniscalco lately. This is fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie Posted December 9, 2016 Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 Watching my old room mate Al become a stand up comedian was eye opening. You really have to sit down and remind yourself that the things you and your friends think are hilarious might not be funny to anyone ever. And then you go from there. :lol: Also- never live with a stand up comedian or someone whose bf is... you'll always be worried you'll become their material... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted December 9, 2016 Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 This one won't be for everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted December 9, 2016 Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 I always connect Stephen Lynch with Jim Brewer and Jim Norton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted December 9, 2016 Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 It's not technically stand up, but i enjoy Doug Benson's podcast: Doug Loves Movies. It's a movie trivia show he does live at comedy clubs.I love it. I saw him record one in Buffalo a couple months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunkard Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 This one won't be for everyone Nice. My favorites are Craig Christ and the Grandfather one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 This is fantastic. That summarises my life in just a few minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 That summarises my life in just a few minutes. The very end is the exact reaction that occurs in my house every single time there is a knock on the door after the sun goes down. I mean, exactly the same! Same thing when the phone rings now. I remember as a kid I would sprint to the phone from anywhere in the house and get it in less than 2 rings! Never know, could be for me. Then when it wasn't, I would scream the name of the person who it was for. And I mean scream. I'd scream like we lived in a wear house that stretched out over a mile. Now, the phone rings and I just get pissed. Who the is this, and why aren't they texting me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjones71 Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 (edited) The mods over on the BBMB are pretty funny guys. They'll give you a warning for calling someone a clown. And give you an infraction for calling someone an attention who re. They need to take their act on the road. Edited December 11, 2016 by rjones71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Surprised to see the Stanhope love. Didn't think his material was that accessible to most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Spotify has his latest 2016 CD out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunkard Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Surprised to see the Stanhope love. Didn't think his material was that accessible to most. Heathens and degenerates I say. It's awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thwomp! Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 John Heffron is one my favorites. Nice guy too. Met him after a show at the Funny Bone in Columbus. Signed a DVD for me. Part of it: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvelo Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 For sheer non-pc silliness, you have Charlie Callas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samson's Flow Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 Couple of comics i've been into recently are John Mulaney and Bert Kreischer. Kreischer has a new special on Showtime. I watched that Kreischer special a few weeks back. The last 15 minutes was the best part, as it was the origin of "The Machine" :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 Surprised to see the Stanhope love. Didn't think his material was that accessible to most. I loved that Louie episode where he guested, essentially as himself. Amazing tragio-comedy material. I thereafter tried to take a dive into his material - not quite to my taste (maybe a bit too dark?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 I loved that Louie episode where he guested, essentially as himself. Amazing tragio-comedy material. I thereafter tried to take a dive into his material - not quite to my taste (maybe a bit too dark?). Louis isn't? He pantomined the wringing of an infant's neck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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