Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Episode 51 - Barbara Gray

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On today's episode of On the Mic Podcast I talked with comedian and podcaster, Barbara Gray!

Barbara Gray

I first met Barbara briefly at the Salt Lake Comedy Carnival a few years back, but this was the first time we really had a chance to sit down and talk. We recorded this episode at the Inner Sanctum at the Upright Citizens Brigade on Sunset in Los Angeles. 


Barbara and I talked about growing up in Salt Lake City and making the move to Los Angeles, what inspires her comedy, studying at UCB, Lady to Lady Podcast, making a few videos with Comedy Central and so much more!


After the interview I we had the chance to see Barbara perform stand up at Meltdown that evening. It was great to see her perform some of her new material preparing for her upcoming shows. Barbara is such a great comic that you need to know!

Tim and Barbara following the episode at UCB

A huge Thanks to Barbara Gray for taking the time to join me on the podcast. It was great to get to know her better and learn more about her comedy process. Barbara is currently doing shows the rest of the month in New York City, including a show TONIGHT at the Front Room at the Knitting Factory at 9PM! Make sure to go see her if you are in New York City. Follow Barbara on all of the social media links below and make sure you check out her podcast Lady to Lady!

Thanks, Barbara!

Enjoy the episode!

Barbara Gray's New York Stand Up Schedule








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Chris Rock Returns To Host The Oscars!

Today the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that comedian Chris Rock will return to host the Oscars in 2016! As a huge fan of Chris Rock I could not be more excited to have him return to the Oscar stage. Read the Academy's Official Press Release Below.

Chris Rock

LOS ANGELES, CA – Multi-hyphenate artist and filmmaker Chris Rock will return to host the Oscars® for a second time, producers David Hill and Reginald Hudlin announced today.  The 88th Academy Awards® will be broadcast live on Oscar®Sunday, February 28, 2016, on the ABC Television Network.  Rock previously hosted the 77th Oscars telecast in 2005.

“Chris Rock is truly the MVP of the entertainment industry,” said Hill and Hudlin. “Comedian, actor, writer, producer, director, documentarian – he’s done it all.  He’s going to be a phenomenal Oscar host!”

“I'm so glad to be hosting the Oscars,” said Rock. “It's great to be back.”

“We share David and Reggie’s excitement in welcoming Chris, whose comedic voice has really defined a generation,” said Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs.  “He is certain to bring his amazing array of talents to this year’s show.”

“Chris may be best known as a stand-up comic, but we think of him as a creative innovator in many other ways. He is unafraid in his artistry,” said Academy CEO Dawn Hudson.  “We couldn’t be happier to welcome him back to the Oscars.”

"Chris Rock is a comedic powerhouse who will bring tremendous energy to the event, and we’re honored to have him,” said Paul Lee, President ABC Entertainment Group.

With a career spanning more than three decades, Rock most recently directed the comedy special “Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo,” which premiered this month on HBO.  In 2014 he wrote, directed and starred in the critically acclaimed feature “Top Five,” and in 2009 ventured into the documentary world as a writer, producer and star of “Good Hair.”

Rock has enjoyed ongoing success in both film and television as a comedian, actor, writer, producer and director.  His feature acting credits include “I Think I Love My Wife,” which he also wrote and directed, “Head of State” (writer, producer and director), “Death at a Funeral” (also producer), and the first three films in the blockbuster “Madagascar” series, as the voice of Marty.  His other acting credits include “The Longest Yard,” “Nurse Betty,” “2 Days in New York” and “Lethal Weapon 4.”  In 2011 Rock made his Broadway debut starring in “The Motherfucker with the Hat,” which was nominated for six Tony Awards®, including Best Play.  In television, Rock created, executive produced and narrated the series “Everybody Hates Chris,” which ran from 2005 to 2009 and was inspired by Rock’s childhood.  He was a cast member on “Saturday Night Live” from 1990 to 1993.

Known internationally for his groundbreaking stand-up comedy, Rock has won four Emmy® Awards for his comedy series and specials, including “Chris Rock – Kill the Messenger,” “The Chris Rock Show” and “Chris Rock: Bring the Pain,” and has achieved record audience numbers around the world.  He also has earned three Grammy® Awards for his comedy albums Never ScaredBigger and Blacker and Roll with the New.

The 88th Oscars will be held on Sunday, February 28, 2016, at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center®in Hollywood, and will be televised live by the ABC Television Network at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.  The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide. 

Happy Back to the Future Day!

Happy Back to the Future Day! Time to grab our Hoverboards, let our Nike's lace themselves up, and rehydrate some pizza. Go Cubbies!


The Trilogy of posters watch over us everyday in the On the Mic/Topflight Studios!


HAPPY BACK TO THE FUTURE DAY! 

Monday, October 19, 2015

The new Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer is here!

The wait is over! The new trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens is finally here! Check it out!


Get your tickets NOW!


STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS IN THEATRES DECEMBER 18TH!



Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Episode 50 - Kyle Clark

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On this episode of On the Mic I talked with comedian, podcaster and filmmaker, Kyle Clark!

Kyle Clark

Kyle is best known for his work on the Nerdist Podcast and Nerdist.com, as well as his podcast, 'This is Rad'. Kyle sat down with us in the tech room at the Nerdmelt Showroom at Meltdown Comics in LA. 

Kyle Clark performing at Flappers in Burbank

Kyle has been doing stand up for over 5 years and currently runs the Nerdist Open Mic at Meltdown. I talked with Kyle about how his career started, running the open mic, learning from the Nerdist guests, how he started into filmmaking, horror films and so much more!

Kyle performing at Meltdown

Kyle is getting ready to record his next special December 4th at Meltdown in LA. If you're out in LA, get out to his show. My friend Jesse Knight came out to LA with me and also joined us on this episode. 

Jesse, Tim and Kyle following the episode at Meltdown

Huge Thanks to Kyle Clark for taking the time out of his busy schedule to sit down and talk with us about his career. It was so great to finally have Kyle on the show. Follow Kyle and This is Rad on all of the links below and check out Kyle's first comedy album, 'Pizza Night' on the link below.

Thanks for joining us Kyle!

Enjoy the episode!










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