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  The Urban Erma: Rob Base is Not Dead

  Rob Base is not dead. But I thought he was. Here’s what happened. After doing a joke about old-school rap, an audience member came up to me after the show and said, “Did you know that Rob Base died?” What? I was flabbergasted. "Joy & Pain" Rob Base? "It Takes Two" Rob Base? No. I didn’t know. To be honest I really haven’t been right since we lost Heavy...

  • Posted 68 days ago
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  Addicted to Comedy: The Gentle Art Of Making Enemies

  One thing I love about comedy is how there are no set rules. There are suggested guidelines to help learn from successful people in the comedy field, but as an art form – you can do whatever you want. The only requirement is making a commitment to the comedy style of your choice.

  • Posted 70 days ago
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  News from the Crib: Ivan’s Parenting Tip #94 – Playdates

  My wife and I have an 18-month old son named Ivan. He is very concerned that parents do right by their children (he is especially worried about my parenting skills). Ivan has decided to help out new parents by issuing a regular newsletter called: #TeamIvan’s: News From The Crib (#94) – Playdates.

  • Posted 74 days ago
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  The Urban Erma: They Had Me at Vagina

  I recently performed in a one-night only production of Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues. The play was first done Off Broadway in 1996 and aired on HBO in 1998. This collection of monologues explores the various aspects of the female experience including “sex, love, rape, menstruation, female genital mutilation, masturbation, birth, and orgasm” not necessarily in that order.

  • Posted 75 days ago
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  Addicted to Comedy: Creating an Electronic Press Kit -The Eric Yoder (Funny Business) Interview

  Most comedy clubs have a “Don’t call us, we’ll call you!” attitude after receiving Electronic Press Kits (also known as "EPK"). Comedy clubs and booking agents are not likely to contact you did not meet their requirements. They have a business to run, and usually don’t offer reasons why you were not selected to work at their location.

  • Posted 78 days ago
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