May 2010
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listening to "That Ghost - Never Have Fun" →
Just heard this song playing in some guy’s car and had to ask him who it was.
listening to "That Ghost - Never Have Fun" →
January 2010
4 posts
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This Week in Comedy: Monday Jan. 18 - Sunday Jan....
A listing of the comedy happenings in and around Bloomington for the upcoming week.
Monday
Every Monday/Saturday is Comedy Caravan at Bear’s Place (1316 E. 3rd Street). The nation’s longest running one-nighter show brings in nationally touring headliners every week. Tickets are $5 and showtimes are at 8 & 10:30 p.m. For more info on this show or BP in general visit our helpful links...
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This Week in Comedy: Monday Jan. 11 - Sunday Jan....
A listing of the comedy happenings in and around Bloomington for the upcoming week.
Monday
Every Monday/Saturday is Comedy Caravan at Bear’s Place (1316 E. 3rd Street). The nation’s longest running one-nighter show brings in nationally touring headliners every week. Tickets are $5 and showtimes are at 8 & 10:30 p.m. For more info on this show visit our helpful links page.
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December 2009
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This Week in Comedy: Monday Dec. 28 - Sunday Jan....
A listing of the comedy happenings in and around Bloomington for the upcoming week.
Monday
Every Monday/Saturday is Comedy Caravan at Bear’s Place (1316 E. 3rd Street). The nation’s longest running one-nighter show brings in nationally touring headliners every week. Tickets are $5 and showtimes are at 8 & 10:30 p.m. For more info on this show visit our helpful links page.
Thursday
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Moore Wins Bloomington's Last Comic Standing
Local comedian and Funny Bone Bloomington regular Ben Moore won this week’s edition of Bloomington’s Last Comic standing. Dwight Simmons and Jack Skolnick, also Funny Bone regulars, took second and third place respectively. For more information on Bloomington’s Last Comic Standing, or any other shows at the Funny Bone Bloomington, call 812-336-LAFF or click here go to directly to the...
Tonight's Comedy Happenings (Dec. 12)
A listing of the local comedy events for Saturday December 12, 2009.
Tommy Johnagin started stand-up at the age of eighteen, dropping out of college at twenty-one to become a full time comedian.
Tommy is an autobiographical comedian who doesn’t curse on stage and has a gift of finding something funny in everyone he meets and everything he does. In 2007 Tommy was invited to the prestigious...
Tonight's Comedy Happenings (Dec. 11)
A listing of the local comedy events for Friday December 11, 2009.
Tommy Johnagin started stand-up at the age of eighteen, dropping out of college at twenty-one to become a full time comedian.
Tommy is an autobiographical comedian who doesn’t curse on stage and has a gift of finding something funny in everyone he meets and everything he does. In 2007 Tommy was invited to the prestigious...
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IDS Article of Tommy Johnagin
Comic makes personal life funny
By Allison Tyra
He’s performed on “The Late Show with David Letterman,” had his own “Comedy Central Presents” one-hour special, and this weekend, Tommy Johnagin will return to the Funny Bone Bloomington Comedy Club to entertain local audiences. Local comedians Jamison Raymond and junior Josh Cocks will trade off hosting and featuring Friday and Saturday, Cocks...
Tonight's Comedy Happenings (Dec. 10)
A listing of the local comedy events for Thursday December 10, 2009.
Tommy Johnagin started stand-up at the age of eighteen, dropping out of college at twenty-one to become a full time comedian.
Tommy is an autobiographical comedian who doesn’t curse on stage and has a gift of finding something funny in everyone he meets and everything he does. In 2007 Tommy was invited to the prestigious...
NOIR Podcast Episode 4 w/ TODD GLASS!!!
Nights of Infinite Resignation, a podcast hosted by local comedians Joshua Murphy, Tom Brady and Josh Cocks, dropped its fourth episode early this morning. This week the guys are joined by an extremely special guest, from ‘The Sarah Silverman Program’ and ‘Mr. Show’…TODD GLASS joins in. To download/stream the podcast visit their website.
This Week in Comedy: Monday Dec. 7 - Sunday Dec....
A listing of the comedy happenings in and around Bloomington for the upcoming week.
Monday
Every Monday/Saturday is Comedy Caravan at Bear’s Place (1316 E. 3rd Street). The nation’s longest running one-nighter show brings in nationally touring headliners every week. Tickets are $5 and showtimes are at 8 & 10:30 p.m. For more info on this show visit our helpful links page.
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Tonight's Comedy Happenings (Dec. 5)
A listing of the local comedy events for Saturday December 5, 2009.
This week at the Funny Bone Bloomington comedian Todd Glass will take the stage. A precocious youth, having started comedy at age 16, the Philadelphia native has developed into a polished performer with a bent for inventive material that often mocks the conventions of standup. His credits include NBC’s Last Comic...
Tonight's Comedy Happenings (Dec. 4)
A listing of the local comedy events for Friday December 4, 2009.
This week at the Funny Bone Bloomington comedian Todd Glass will take the stage. A precocious youth, having started comedy at age 16, the Philadelphia native has developed into a polished performer with a bent for inventive material that often mocks the conventions of standup. His credits include NBC’s Last Comic Standing,...
IDS Article on Todd Glass
‘Superb stand-up comic’ Todd Glass will bring quick wit to Funny Bone
By Allison Tyra
POSTED AT 11:31 AM ON Dec. 2, 2009
This weekend, “Last Comic Standing” finalist Todd Glass will bring his quick wit and easy-going style to the Funny Bone Bloomington Comedy Club for five performances. “Todd Glass is another in a string of comedians where you go, ‘Really? In...
Tonight's Comedy Happenings (Dec. 3)
A listing of the local comedy events for Thursday December 3, 2009.
This week at the Funny Bone Bloomington comedian Todd Glass will take the stage. A precocious youth, having started comedy at age 16, the Philadelphia native has developed into a polished performer with a bent for inventive material that often mocks the conventions of standup. His credits include NBC’s Last Comic...
Wilhelm Wins Bloomington's Last Comic Standing
Local comedian and Brad to the Bone host, Brad Wilhelm, won this week’s Bloomington Last Comic Standing held at the Funny Bone. The local emcee legend won the competition after, much to his surprise, he was asked to perform in the competition of which he usually does not participate.You can see Brad perform every Thursday at the Funny Bone for Brad to the Bone night. For more information on...
Tonight's Comedy Happenings (Dec. 2)
A listing of the local comedy events for Wednesday December 1, 2009.
Bloomington’s Last Comic Standing is a weekly comedy competition that takes place at the Funny Bone Bloomington (4th & Walnut) every Wednesday. The show features the regions best up and coming stand up comedians. The winner gets weekend guest spots opening for nationally touring headliners. Winners are determined entirely...
November 2009
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Tonight's Comedy Happenings (Nov. 30)
A listing of the local comedy events for Monday November 30, 2009.
Every Monday/Saturday is Comedy Caravan at Bear’s Place (1316 E. 3rd Street). The nation’s longest running one-nighter show brings in nationally touring headliners every week. Tickets are $5 and showtimes are at 8 & 10:30 p.m. For more info on this show visit our helpful links page.
This Week in Comedy: Monday Nov. 29 - Sunday Dec....
A listing of the comedy happenings in and around Bloomington for the upcoming week. Sorry the list is incomplete right now and will be updated when certain shows have been confirmed.
Monday
Every Monday/Saturday is Comedy Caravan at Bear’s Place (1316 E. 3rd Street). The nation’s longest running one-nighter show brings in nationally touring headliners every week. Tickets are $5 and...
NOIR Episode 103 Now Available
Nights of Infinite Resignation, a podcast hosted by local comedians Joshua Murphy, Tom Brady and Josh Cocks, dropped its third episode early this morning. This week the guys were minus a host due to the holidays, but still wanted to put something out. To download/stream the podcast visit their website.
Tonight's Comedy Happenings (Nov. 28)
A listing of the local comedy events for Saturday November 28, 2009.
When college doesn’t appeal to you, you can’t find a good job, and you have a hard time passing drug tests, you’re really only left with one career option, stand-up comedy. Geoff Tate discovered this life path only a few short years ago but is already making it work for him. Now as a professional comedian and freelance joke...
Tonight's Comedy Happenings (Nov. 27)
A listing of the local comedy events for Friday November 27, 2009.
When college doesn’t appeal to you, you can’t find a good job, and you have a hard time passing drug tests, you’re really only left with one career option, stand-up comedy. Geoff Tate discovered this life path only a few short years ago but is already making it work for him. Now as a professional comedian and freelance joke...
This Week in Comedy: Monday Nov. 23 - Sunday Nov....
A listing of the comedy happenings in and around Bloomington for the upcoming week.
Monday
Every Monday/Saturday is Comedy Caravan at Bear’s Place (1316 E. 3rd Street). The nation’s longest running one-nighter show brings in nationally touring headliners every week. Tickets are $5 and showtimes are at 8 & 10:30 p.m. For more info on this show visit our helpful links page.
Friday
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Tonight's Comedy Happenings (Nov.21)
A listing of the local comedy events for Saturday November 21, 2009.
Hawkins was named one of the top 25 comics in the country by comedy club owners. His TV appearances are too numerous to list in this small space. So come see for yourself what all the buzz is about at the Funny Bone Bloomington on Thurs/Fri/Sat. Saturday’s showtime are 8 & 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 for general...
IDS Article on Robert Hawkins' stay at the Funny...
Hawkins personalizes jokes for Funny Bone
By Allison Tyra | IDS
Stand-up comedian Robert Hawkins is not afraid to laugh at himself. “It’s always a good time to talk about me,” he said. “It’s all about me – I’m an American.” This weekend, he will make his Funny Bone Bloomington Comedy Club debut with shows at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and...
Tonight's Comedy Happenings (Nov.20)
A listing of the local comedy events for Friday November 20, 2009.
Hawkins was named one of the top 25 comics in the country by comedy club owners. His TV appearances are too numerous to list in this small space. So come see for yourself what all the buzz is about at the Funny Bone Bloomington on Thurs/Fri/Sat. Friday’s showtime are 8 & 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 for general admission. For...
Tonight's Comedy Happenings (Nov.19)
A listing of the local comedy events for Thursday November 19, 2009.
Hawkins was named one of the top 25 comics in the country by comedy club owners. His TV appearances are too numerous to list in this small space. So come see for yourself what all the buzz is about at the Funny Bone Bloomington this Thurs/Fri/Sat. Thursday’s showtime is 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $12 for general admission, but only...
Skolnick Wins Bloomington's Last Comic Standing
Local comedian and IU student Jack Skolnick won this week’s edition of “Bloomington’s Last Comic Standing.” Skolnick won the the weekly stand-up comedy competition held at the Funny Bone Bloomington with jokes about being Jewish and sending drunk text messages. Due to a tight club schedule, Skolnick did not win any guest weekend spots. For more information on...
Tonight's Comedy Happenings (Nov. 18)
A listing of the local comedy events for Wednesday November 18, 2009.
Bloomington’s Last Comic Standing is a weekly comedy competition that takes place at the Funny Bone Bloomington (4th & Walnut) every Wednesday. The show features the regions best up and coming stand up comedians. The winner gets weekend guest spots opening for nationally touring headliners. Winners are determined...
Tonight's Comedy Happenings (Nov. 17)
A listing of the local comedy events for Tuesday November 17, 2009.
Four local comedians, Jamison Raymond, Josh Cocks, Ben Bizuneh and Joshua Murphy, will be participating in the Stand Up, Fly Away contest tonight at Cracker’s Comedy Club in Broad Ripple (Indianapolis). This is the final round of the competition and this time 12 comedians will battle it out for the prize of a week of paid work...
This Comedic Life #4: Order in Entropy (a.k.a. The...
This week BWCS talks with local comedy club owner Jared Thompson. One of the biggest supporters of local up and coming comedians, Thompson, along with his wife Dayna, own and operate the Funny Bone Bloomington. The club brings in some of the biggest names in the business and gives local comics a place to grow and explore their craft in a professional atmosphere. In the fourth installment of this...
This Week in Comedy: Monday Nov. 16 - Sunday Nov....
A listing of the comedy happenings in and around Bloomington for the upcoming week.
Tuesday
Four local comedians, Jamison Raymond, Josh Cocks, Ben Bizuneh and Joshua Murphy, will be participating in the Stand Up, Fly Away contest this Tuesday night at Cracker’s Comedy Club in Broad Ripple (Indianapolis). This is the final round of the competition and this time 12 comedians will battle...
Local Comedians Premier Podcast
The first episode of “Nights of Infinite Resignation” is now available for streaming and download. The free-weekly-comedy podcast, hosted by local comedians Joshua Murphy, Tom Brady and Josh Cocks, say their first episode is, “a very good start and something that can be built upon.” Creator of the podcast Joshua Murphy says, “The first taping went really, really well....
Tonight's Comedy Happenings (Nov. 14)
A listing of the local comedy events for Saturday November 14, 2009.
Doug took Bloomington by storm when he performed here nearly a year ago. Now the legendary “pot comic” is back and funnier than ever. The “Super High Me” and “Best Week Ever” star will be performing 5 shows at the Funny Bone Bloomington. Saturday’s showtimes are 8 and 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $16. For more information or tickets...
David Huntsberger Video →
Check out this link to a hilarious video of comedian David Huntsberger. David is featuring Friday and Saturday with headliner Doug Benson at the Funny Bone Bloomington. For more info or tickets to the show visit www.funnybonebtown.com or call 812-336-LAFF.
Tonight's Comedy Happenings (Nov. 13)
A listing of the local comedy events for Friday November 13, 2009.
Doug took Bloomington by storm when he performed here nearly a year ago. Now the legendary “pot comic” is back and funnier than ever. The “Super High Me” and “Best Week Ever” star will be performing 5 shows at the Funny Bone Bloomington. Friday’s showtimes are 8 and 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $16. For more information or tickets...
Bloomington's Last Comic Standing Archives Page
This an archive of all the past articles concerning the outcomes of the weekly stand-up comedy competition known as “Bloomington’s Last Comic Standing.” This will also serve as a place of storage for any past articles concerning the competition in general. Bloomington’s Last Comic Standing is a weekly comedy competition that takes place at the Funny Bone Bloomington (4th &...
IDS Article on Doug Benson's Return to Bloomington
Benson makes audiences laugh and puts them at ease with laid-back style
By Allison Tyra
Doug Benson will make his second appearance at the Funny Bone Bloomington Comedy Club this weekend. Owner Jared Thompson said Benson is very popular with Bloomington crowds in part because he creates a relaxed environment and he makes audiences believe they’ve known him for years.
Benson will perform at 8...
Tonight's Comedy Happenings (Nov. 12)
A listing of the local comedy events for Thursday November 12, 2009.
Doug took Bloomington by storm when he performed here nearly a year ago. Now the legendary “pot comic” is back and funnier than ever. The “Super High Me” and “Best Week Ever” star will be performing 5 shows at the Funny Bone Bloomington. Thursday’s showtime is 8 p.m. and tickets are $16 for general admission and $12 for...
Raymond Wins Bloomington's Last Comic Standing
Local comedian Jamison Raymond took home the W in this week’s installment of Bloomington’s Last Comic Standing. The IU almnus won the stand-up comedy competition and will get to open 5 shows next weekend for headliner Robert Hawkins (Bob & Tom, Comedy Central) at the Funny Bone Bloomington. For more info those shows visit www.funnybonebtown.com or call 812-336-LAFF.
To view past winners of...
Tonight's Comedy Happenings (Nov. 11)
A listing of the local comedy events for Wednesday November 11, 2009.
Bloomington’s Last Comic Standing is a weekly comedy competition that takes place at the Funny Bone Bloomington (4th & Walnut) every Wednesday. The show features the regions best up and coming stand up comedians. The winner gets weekend guest spots opening for nationally touring headliners. Winners are determined...
“Someone should make a celebrity look-a-like sex tape and call it DOPPLEGANG...”
– A hilarious tweet from comedian Doug Benson (Super High Me, Best Week Ever) who will be doing 5 shows this week (Thurs/Fri/Sat) at the Funny Bone Bloomington. For more info these shows visit www.funnybonebtown.com or call 812-336-LAFF. To follow follow Doug Benson on twitter click here.
This Comedic Life #3: Make Toast, Not War (a.k.a....
BWCS sits down with local legend and Funny Bone emcee Brad Wilhelm. Brad is an extremely active member in the both the Bloomington comedy community as well as the Bloomington community itself. In the third edition of BWCS’ interview series, the “Brad to the Bone” host discusses his comedic life.
BWCS: How long have you been working in comedy? Where did you get your start? Why did you want to do...
"This Comedic Life" Archives Page
Here are links to all the past interviews of the ongoing series, “This Comedic Life.”
This Comedic Life #1: Nutmeg’s Revenge (a.k.a. The Tom Brady Interview)
This Comedic Life #2: The Babka’s Ire (a.k.a. The John Hardwick Interview)
This Comedic Life #3: Make Toast, Not War (a.k.a. The Brad Wilhelm Interview)
This Comedic Life #4: Entropy in Order (a.k.a. The Jared...
Tonight's Comedy Happenings (Nov. 9)
A listing of the local comedy events for Monday November 9, 2009.
Rich Riggins, Jeff Bodart and host Stephanie Wagner will be doing Comedy Caravan at Bear’s Place (1316 E. 3rd Street). Tickets are $5. For more info on this show visit our helpful links page.