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AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 221 with Elizabeth HattonEnjoy another first-timer to the show. Elizabeth Hatton. We share some serious moments outside of Tom selling yet another thing on Craiglist. This episode's game is a new favorite, You Can't Handle the Quotes.
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Awesomonster2018-04-2632 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 220 with Padraic StanleyHello friends. Listen in to our fun first timer, Padraic Stanley as he gains knowledge with our fun fact segment and competes in a rare game from our comedy library, Tune Wrong Sing Along.
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Awesomonster2018-03-1520 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 219 with Max Hensgen and Larry Fulford at FringeMax is a deadly assassin, Larry is a prostitute with a heart of gold. After being stuck in an elevator together they find out they aren't so different after all.
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Awesomonster2017-12-2028 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 218 with Amir BadriHype up with Amir Badri from Tall Tale Coffee as he talks of walks in the woods, Jimmy Carter, submarines and mushrooms. Want more Amir in your life? Check out the links below.
https://www.talltalecoffee.com/
http://www.omnibusgame.com/
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Awesomonster2017-12-1518 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 217 with KJ Whitehead and Dainty LexiconListen in to returning guest KJ Whitehead and new comer Dainty Lexicon and relive some 2017 Chicago Fringe Fest.
Hear their most frightening and fulfilling experiences interacting with audiences and get ready for a goofy game. For more on either of these monsters of talent visit the links!
http://iamkjwhitehead.net/
http://chicagofringe.org/
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Awesomonster2017-11-1819 min
AwesomonsterTomboy - (latest - Demo) by Kyle AnneA bonus track featuring the latest demo from Kyle Anne, recent guest on AWSM Comedy Radio!
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AWSM Comedy Radio2017-10-1004 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 216 with Kyle AnneJoin us for listen in to the Chicago singer/songwriter/artist, the fabulous Kyle Anne. A heart to heart with some genuine love and laughs.
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AWSM Comedy Razdio2017-09-3019 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 215 with Jason NarvyJason Narvy is best known for his performance as Eugene "Skull" Skullovitch in the original Power Rangers television and it's many unholy variations spanning 1993 - 2012. Here he shares recent projects and competes in the epic Baddies or Bands.
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AWSM Comedy Radio2017-08-2616 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 214 with Shakespeare All StarsLaugh with Arin Mulvaney and Jill Matel from Shakespeare All Stars as they are accosted with bagel eurotica and enticed to battle it out during featured game Remedy or Ridiculous.
Upcoming date include Sunday, August 13th in Independent Park, Farmers Market @10am and Thursday, August 17th in Woodward Plaza, Logan Square @6pm and a new season beginning 10/27/17 at the Filament Theatre!
Visit www.shakespeareallstars.com for more.
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AWSM Comedy Radio2017-08-1215 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 213 with Caressa Taylor and Tim CavanaughJoin first time guests for a laugh, Caressa Taylor and Tim Cavanaugh. Careful, it gets hot.
Check out the new, fresh album from Tim, Love, Fish and Sausages by visiting www.timcav.com and click around!
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Awesomonster2017-08-0323 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 212 with Max Hensgen and Larry FulfordListen in to the funny with returning guest Max Hensgen and first timer Larry Fulford as they face off against one another in our classic game Tish Lleps (spell shit... backwards).
Check out the new comedy showcase Ambassadors of Fun at Adobe Gilas New City with Max as host and Larry as a past and for sure future guest. Stalk these guys on facebook to follow the funny:
https://www.facebook.com/max.hensgen
https://www.facebook.com/larryfulford
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Awesomonster2017-06-2214 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 211 with Sophia Jouravel and Ada ChengFirst time guests Sophia Jouravel and Ada Cheng face off in Fartku, a game where you must compose a fartastic haiku. Winners get a very special prize on this show.
Sophia Jouravel shares news of the potential Chicago Market food coop in the historic Gerber building of Uptown and Ada Cheng Shares news of her one woman show Not Quite: Asian American by Law, Asian Woman by Desire.
Sign the petition to bring wholesome food and community building opportunities via the Chicago Market here: http://www.chicagomarket.coop/wilson_cta_petition
Support fundraising for Healing Corner and go see an...2017-06-0515 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 210 with Zach and Tony and Clarke BynumListen to first-time guest Clarke Bynum as he encounters recurring guests Zach and Tony of the Zach and Tony Show! The play a stupid game, Don't Tell Me What to Doogle as Nick stares longingly into Clarke's eyes. Tony gets jealous.
Go see Man Called Noon at the Cubby Bear on May 27th at 8pm!
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Awesomonster2017-05-1221 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 209 with Caitlin Robb and John SpillaneCaitlin Robb of Six Degrees of Sexperation and that awesome comedian John Spillane join us for a game of Buschemi or Botswana. Can you identify whether or not we are talking about Steve Buschemi or the Republic of Botswana?
Play along along!
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AWSM Comedy Radio2017-05-0318 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 208 with Casey Whitaker and Kasey FosterDo you like secrets and strong women on a mission? Then get ready for a listen to special guests Casey Whitaker and Kasey Foster share awesome news and compete to the death in a revived hoot of a game, Tune Wrong Sing Along.
Look up more on the new play from Casey, Lucky Liar Loser and get your butts to Dance Tribute 2017 to Mark Messing with the lovely Kasey!
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Awesomonster2017-04-2017 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 206 with Aaron Goldberg and Josh EklowTwo leading faces on one of the hottest games, Killer Queen, come to chat about how these obsessive queens came to bee. Enjoy the voices of guests Aaron Goldberg and Josh Eklow as they try tapping into the truth behind a game played only once before in Awesmonster history, Awesimposter.
Killer Queen is a ten person arcade game where five play on five in a strategy style reminiscent of the classic arcade game Joust. Explore three ways to win and play across the U.S. with two specific Chicago locations including Logan Arcade and Uptown Arcade.
Awesimposter is a game...2017-02-2022 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 207 with Danny Schiller and KJ WhiteheadAWSM Comedy Radio welcomes guests Danny Schiller and KJ Whitehead who blessed us with a short set prior to this recording (during our live set the next of which will be on
See Off the Record and hear We Book Celebrities and check out www.dannyschill.com for more!
If you missed KJ during America's Dead Let's Party visit www.iamkjwhitehead.net for more from this awesome voice! Plus, check out the review here: http://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/kj-whitehead-radical-comedy-second-city-americas-dead-playground-theater/Content?oid=25527299
Both of these comedic persons face off in our original game Kids Will Watch Most Anything where they...2017-02-1724 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 205 with Jobe Cerny and Samantha WoodmanJobe Cerny floors the crowd with life experience to leave your jaw hanging... including the news of the coyote walking past his house the other day and our host introduces the wrong Sam with a first ever, foot in mouth... but not really (a.k.a. Sam Woodman is not Sam Howard).
Jobe Cerny graced us with a brief reading prior to recording and handed out a number of free online downloads for his audio books. Simply visit www.jobecerny.com for more.
Both of these fabulous performing personalities play a dark mystery game based off of CSI "who done...2017-02-1720 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio Ep 204 with Drunk Cubs FansListen in as hardcore, still drunk CUBS fans Ricky Chi and Jim Cago give us the 411 on what it's like to be this committed to the team but can they decipher the true team members in our sports game All Name All Stars?
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AWSM Comedy Radio2017-01-1015 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio Ep 203 with Max Hensgen and Bill BeteetGet stupid funny with returning face Max Hensgen and first time face Bill Beteet as they put up with the monsters surrounding them. These dudes play one of our favorite games, Counterfeit Consumption. Who doesn't need a good pair of pizza scissors?
Like Bill Here: https://www.facebook.com/Bill-Beteet-1022799177833100/?fref=ts
Subscribe to Max here: https://www.youtube.com/user/ChiKindaTown
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AWSM Comedy Radio2016-12-3019 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 202 with Rob Fenton and Brian GartlandRob Fenton return and he brought a friend, Brian Gartland. These guys kick up some laughs, talk about their projects here in beautiful Chicago and, as all our guests do, play a ridiculous game.
Get started with bagel erotica, inspired by our friends at CBA, Chicago Bagel Authority.
Give a listen and find these two awesome guys for more here:
Brian Gartland on youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/5MinutenewsHour
Rob Fenton on One Man Two Beers Three Questions - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hw0a9SwebPo
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Awesomonster2016-12-0821 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 201 with Guys from Cookie Crotch NutsDudes from Cookie Crotch Nuts swing by for an episode of AWSM Comedy Radio.
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Awesomonster2016-10-2718 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 200 with XVP ComedySam Martin and Patrick De Nicola from XVP Comedy drop in to talk about viral videos on our 200th episode!!! Linkage will now ensue:
https://www.facebook.com/xvpcomedy
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp90lfsLScR5jPF4GrBmBUw
http://www.xpressvideoproductions.com/
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Awesomonster2016-10-1217 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 199 with Susan and RebeccaWelcome to the Season 9 Premiere! During this newly refreshed episode of AWSM Comedy Radio we are joined by long time and highly devoted audience members, Rebecca Sturwold and Susan Cramm.
We share some stories, play a competitive game of Trip to Fat and talk about The Moth! Listen to this thing.
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Awesomonster2016-09-2813 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 198 with Brian ZealandBrian Zealand is simply awesome... and that's why you should listen. Oh, also he plays a favorite game from our comedy vault, Porn or Play and let us tell this actor knows his porn... actually both contestants are pretty bad at the game but pretty great at life.
Check out www.thesharonstudio.com for more on this guy's awesome upcoming shows including Next to Normal, Private Lives and The Last Five Years.
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AWSM Comedy Radio2016-08-0720 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 197 with Liz ChidesterLiz Chidester returns and treats us to a dandy song but not before she has the pleasure of playing a new game from our monster library, You Can't Handle the Quotes. Hit up Uncommon Ground on Friday 7/22/2016 at the Uncommon Ground on Clark street at 9p.m. to hear more from this lovely lady and check her out on 8/7/2016 singing with James Manno and the BOTS at The Store around 8p.m. in Oldtown Chicago!
Listen through until the very end for one of the most beautiful voices to grace Chicago in ages!
Special thanks to CBA at Belmont for...2016-07-2216 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 196 with Sherman EdwardsHe's back! Sherman Edwards, the funny man himself returns to AWSM Comedy Radio for laughs and spaghetti and jelly sandwich. Here are the tweet deets for this awesome gentleman of comedy:
www.twitter.com/shermanedwards
www.twitter.com/awesomonsters
Listen in for the gossip surrounding Bastards of the Underground post IO and the possible Annoyance remount!
Special thanks to at CBA for hosting the monster comedy podcast of Chicago.
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AWSM Comedy Radio2016-07-2217 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 195 with Natalie Grace AlfordNatalie Grace Alford returns! Stay tuned to the end of a the episode for a bad ass song.
Listen! https://soundcloud.com/nataliegracealford
Watch! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQgMr0zjklxX-SsJiU-A3Zg/videos
During the meat enjoy a fun game between Natalie and random guest Rob Ross go at it in a classic game, Kids Say the Darndest Things... pretty sure that's the name of the game. It's funny.
Thanks to Grood for that groovy jingle and Chicago Bagel Authority for hosting our crazy faces.
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AWSM Comedy Radio2016-07-0821 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 194 with Kristen Clifford and Kate PechoComedians, writers and talent gather at a bagel shop for interviews, games and to talk about cats. Yes, that's how it starts.
Read this! www.fillthisoutlater.tumblr.com
See this! http://thelincolnlodge.com/
Kristen Clifford from the Lincoln Lodge shows up. Congrats on the longest running, independent comedy show in the nation! Kate Pecho shares some of her writings and the misinterpretations of tourette syndrome. Then both ladies play a favorite sports game, All Name All Stars!
Is Tony Suck real? Guess you'll have to listen to find out.
Thanks to Chicago Bagel Authority for hosting our monster faces.
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AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 193 with Rebecca SparksA facebook conspiracy happened. Guess you'll have to listen to find out the deets. Plus, you'll get to hear the lovely, "melodious" voice of special guest Rebecca Sparks and spankin' new segment with an organic jingle "Oh, the Places You'll Chicago!"
Boyfriend Zack comes on to play a game (The Price is Sky... Skymall is no more), a kissing story is shared and shows are plugged! Twas sweet and awesome.
Be sure and check out Drink at the Cornservatory every Saturday at 11:00p.m. Can you handle it?
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AWSM Comedy Radio2016-07-0117 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 192 with Mike StrickerTune in to this episode for a fun fact with Logan Conner, where you can learn what the "Q" in Q-Tips means. Plus, we have guest Mike Stricker, stand-up from the burbs (not the Tom Hanks movie). Tom Lalonde says some things and Nicholas Taylor is slightly offensive in the sweetest way, per usual.
The guys talk a lot about nerd interest, comics and more. Stay tuned for the more than just Power Rangers trivia surrounding Skull. Play games, have fun and don't be a "punk ass."
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AWSM Comedy Radio2016-06-2817 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 191 with Max HensgenThis is funny! You can listen to it because of technology. Thanks for being a first timer Max Hengen and embracing a little bromance with Nick, Logan and Tom.
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AWSM Comedy Radio2016-06-0812 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 188 with Marjan Agicic from BoomshakalakaMarjan Agicic from Boomshakalaka comes on AWSM Comedy Radio and tries his hand at a classic game from the monster library, Baddies or Bands with special intro song from Grood music.
Listen in and check out Boomshakalaka at Uptown Lounge on May 15 from 9-2 2016!
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AWSM Comedy Radio2016-05-0316 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 190 with Mary ZeeSpecial guest Mary Zee joins us on AWSM Comedy Radio.
Be sure and check out Beast Women and the Osmium Open Mic at Osmium Coffee House!
http://www.beastwomenproductions.com/
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AWSM Comedy Radio2016-05-0317 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 189 with Charlotte LongGive a listen to Charlotte Long on AWSM Comedy Radio!
Hear her play a fart inspired game with a guest from the live audience of CBA and be sure to check out Ulysses at Berger Park:
http://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/ulysses/Event?oid=21667701
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AWSM Comedy Radio2016-04-2016 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 187 with Dixie and TylerGuests from episodes 185 and 186 come together for a gay ole time on this specialsode of AWSM Comedy Radio. It's Dixie Lynn Cartwright, singing drag sensation and Tyler Greene from The Moth in Chicago.
Listen in for honest thoughts and sheer hilarity as we discuss growing up gay in the South.
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AWSM Comedy Radio2016-03-3122 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 186 with Tyler GreeneTyler Greene from The Moth comes to visit! Listen to a fun filled interview and a geeky game to follow.
Find more information on The Moth in Chicago and other major cities by visiting www.themoth.org.
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AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 185 with Dixie Lynn CartwrightDixie Lynn Cartwright braves the bagel stage at CBA to entertain the masses. Catch her on Monday nights at Sidetrack and watch some Rupaul's Drag Race!
Visit www.dixielynncartwright for more on this fabulous, entertaining, live singing drag queen!
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AWSM Comedy Radio2016-03-1618 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 184 with Nire NahWow, someone called us awesometer. This episode is splendid as we had the pleasure of interviewing local musician Nire Nah. Listen through the end of this awesome episode for a song and check out www.nirenah.com for more goodies.
Special thanks to all of our friends at Chicago Bagel Authority for inviting us on their stage and letting us take control of all the stuff. Our next show is 3/8/2016 at 7:30p.m. so plan to get your butts out... and bring the butt of a friend.
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AWSM Comedy Radio2016-02-2516 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 183 with Susan Glynn and Geoffrey Dow McQuilkenIt has started and it continues, Infinite Sundaes with these two jokers Susan Glynn and Geoffrey Dow McQuilken in NEW YEAR, SAME YOU. Infinite Sundaes can be seen on Sundays from 8p.m. to 9p.m. through March 20th! Scroll down for more or just listen to the dang episode.
Listen in as this awesome episode starts with throwing a little hash. Call 504-434-AWSM and leave a message to b part of the festivities.
Oh god, there is a Tom Posts segment in this episode. Listen in to the fun and continue the fun with Infinite Sundaes on Sundays...2016-02-2117 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 182 with Chili Cook Off PeepsThis episode is all about Chili... the 8th Annual Chili Cook Off to be more specific. Thanks to awesome guests Candace Conner and Jacquelyn Prater Lord for coming on the show and not passing gas.
Chili Cook Off happens tomorrow night 2/13/16 so get your competitive spoons and taste buds ready!
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AWSM Comedy Radio2016-02-1219 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 181 with Sarah Jean and Devo of CheesiesThese gals from Cheesies shares some funny tales and play the timeless game, Lights Out where they have to put a condom on a carrot with their eyes closed.
Listen to the monstrously funny stories that ensue with these awesome gals, Sarah Jean and Devo and all from mini stage of a bagel shop.
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AWSM Comedy Radio2016-01-2116 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 180 with Abby Vatterott and Logan Hulick of MCLOMG MCL meets AWSM at CBA. Yes, that is all accurate and real. So, listen in and meet Abby Vatterott and Logan Hulick and check out the awesome, weekly variety show at MCL on Tuesdays at 10:00p.m. featuring improv, sketch, stand-up, music, storytelling and more. We love more.
The show is BYOB, $7 and located at MCL, 3110 N Sheffield in Chicago!
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Awesomonster2016-01-1418 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 179 with Bob Katovich and Jack PearlListen in to another episode of AWSM Comedy Radio with special guests Bob Katovich and Jack Pearl, one does music the other does theatre. Can you guess from the album art which one is which? Also, Tom looks great in his festive Winter sweater two sizes too tight.
Hear the tales of Environmental Encroachment and MPAACT as they face off in a game called Baddies or Bands with cool, musical intro from Grood!
Visit www.encroach.net for more on Bob's projects including the 9p.m. performance at Phyllis Musical Inn at 9p.m. on 2/5/2016. Check out this cool article...2016-01-0814 min
AwesomonsterSpecialsode: BadGiftGuideThis was also released as a video on our youtube page.
https://youtu.be/PFHXgfW5r4g
You know you need to buy:
The Squatty Potty- www.squattypotty.com
First Check Marijuana Home Drug Test- http://www.walmart.com/ip/1-Panel-Drug-Test/10996856
Port-a-pug- http://www.amazon.com/Port-Pug-Chronicle-Books-LLC/dp/081187642X
How to Avoid Huge Ships by John W Trimmer - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0870334336/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0870334336&linkCode=as2&tag=vilofjoy-20
Cookin with Coolio - http://www.amazon.com/Cookin-Coolio-Star-Meals-Price/dp/1439117616/ref=pd_sim_14_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=51wsXM672oL&dpSrc=sims&preST...2015-12-2324 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 178 with Ali Clayton and Marty DeRosaTwo of the great laugh makers in Chicago, Ali Clayton and Marty DeRosa stop by Chicago Bagel Authority to share all of their upcoming projects to tickle your fancy and your funny bone.
Get ready, this one gets awesome and be sure and check out Hoo Ha on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/HooHAComedy/ and get tickets to CYSK here: https://www.facebook.com/HooHAComedy/
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AWSM Comedy Radio2015-12-0923 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 177 with Dana Rochelle and Brenda Scott WlazoEven monsters make mistakes. Thanks and apologies to guests Dana Rochelle and Brenda Scott Wlazo as for the first (maybe second) time ever in nearly 200 episodes we lost a portion of our podcast recording, AWSM Comedy Radio.
Revel in our mistakes and continue to support local artists by tuning in to our humble, little Chicago comedy podcast. Go see shows, live music, comedy and more by finding out the who, what, when, where and why of local artists.
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AWSM Comedy Radio2015-11-1115 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 176 with Amy Shanker and Sean WhiteThe lady of funny, Amy Shanker returns to AWSM with first time guest and all around hysterical guy, Sean White. All the monsters were in costume and ready for stitches.
Here we find out Amy Shanker is moving to New York the very next Sunday... because that's how much she hates Sean White.
Stay tuned to the very end of the episode to hear what to do in Chicago including going to see Andrew McMahon at the House of Blues 11/11/15!
Special thanks to everyone at CBA for letting the monsters play!
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AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 175 with Nicole Richwalsky and James RandArtiste Nicole Richwalsky and Photographer James Rand are leaving the fair city of Chicago and moving to Hyrule. Listen in to their adventures, hear them play a game and stalk them of course.
Visit www.jamesrand.com and www.nicolerichwalsky.com for more about these awesome people!
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AWSM Comedy Radio2015-11-0415 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 174 with Sarah DillerListen in as Sarah Diller from the Lyric Opera of Chicago joins us for a fun fact and a fun new game on AWSM Comedy Radio.
Stay tuned to the end for our Community Calendar with that guy Tom Lalonde so you know what to do in Chicago (including going to see a fun show based off Green Day music, American Idiot, playing at the Den Theatre).
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Awesomonster2015-10-2120 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 173 with Zach and TonyHave three guys ever looked more like Charlie's Angels before? Join Zach and Tony of the Zach and Tony Show as the introduce the monsters to an episode all about boners.
Be sure check out what is happening with the music in these guys' lives by visiting www.mancallednoon.com and checking out James Manno and B.O.T.S. across the world of social media stuff.
Special thanks to Chicago Bagel Authority for hosting a new season of AWSM Comedy Radio! Visit www.eatcba.com to get your eat on and share your bagel porn. AWSM loves CBA!
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AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP172 with Di Billick and Shellie DiSalvoListen to the last episode of the cycle hosted at Trader Todd's in Chicago with special guests Di Billick and Shellie DiSalvo.
Special track by Di Billick at the end! Now that's funny.
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AWSM Comedy Radio2015-09-1721 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP170 with David Drake and Deanna OrtizIn this delightful episode of AWSM we have returning gentleman of comedy, David Drake and first time guest Deanna Ortiz.
Be sure to check out David at the Laugh Factory 9/5/2015 and visit www.daviddrakecomedy for more dates and info on his upcoming comedy album, DAVE.
And go see the awesome lady Deanna as part of those leading ladies of the funny at Rocket Burger Bar on 9/19/2015 at 8p.m. Visit www.HooHacomedy.com for future dates with ladies.
A monster thanks you for listening to the funny. Find us facebook, twitter and youtube.
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AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 169 with Laura Hugg and Kyle CaseyThanks for giving your ears to AWSM Comedy Radio with special guests Laura Hugg, host of the Globe Open Mic at the Globe Pub on Monday nights and Kyle Casey, singer for the heavy metal band Incessant Collapse.
Listen to the song Feeding the Worm from Incessant Collapse (at the end of this very episode) and check out the Globe Open Mic every Monday with sign-ups starting at 8:00 for an 8:30 show!
Thanks again to Trader Todd's for hosting the AWSM Comedy Radio!
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AWSM Comedy Radio2015-08-2111 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 168 with Martin Morrow and Caitlin CheckeroskiYes! Yes! Yes! Listen in to the funny that is AWSM Comedy Radio with special guests Martin Morrow (recently featured on Last Comic Standing, August 2015) and the lovely lady that is Caitlin Checkeroski.
These funny people play a new game from our fun laugh library, Say it Ain't Soap. Do you know how many times that soap opera character has died? Of course you don't.
Tune in for more every week. ... Who is that guy in the background?
Thanks again to the monster karaoke bar of Chicago, Trader Todd's, for hosting our awesome podcast night.
Listen all the way to...2015-08-1311 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 167 with Al LarcherEpisode 167 marks the beginning of AWSM Comedy Radio season 7 which comes to you from Trader Todd's in Lakeview Chicago. Joining us today on the parked boat is Al Larcher, host of the Larcher and Lorensen podcast, member of Comedy Accident and all around awesome KJ at Todd's!
Oh, and this is unofficially the Toddisode. Happy Birthday Todd from Awesomonster!
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AWSM Comedy Radio2015-08-1110 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP166 with Twin VisualsThe guys from Twin Visuals join us to talk about their latest, awesome endeavor. Listen, enjoy and then check out more by visiting www.twinvisuals.com!
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Awesomonster2015-07-1526 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP165 with Beth LermanListen to the man Nick Hausman from Freelance Wrestling and The Rebellion Network plug away during the opening tease of AWSM Comedy Radio then stay tuned for an awesome Chicago artists Beth Lerman.
Best fun fact ever about Trader Joes is in this episode! Special thanks again to all those involved with Podslam 2015. That was fun. This is fun. Let's have fun.
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Awesomonster2015-07-1521 minAwesomonsterAWSM Radio: EP12 Brad BrubakerMore music and nonsense in the second edition of our podcast double header. We talk to Brad Brubaker about Jorts, his wrathful ascendence to the Game Show of Hell championship and his music, which can be found at http://bradbrubaker.bandcamp.com/2015-06-3014 minAwesomonsterAWSMRadio EP11: Paper Thick WallsSpecial on location edition with Paper Thick Walls (In order: Kate, Eric, Jacques, Roger, Andrew) Check out www.paperthickwalls.com for more.2015-06-3013 minAwesomonsterAWSMRadio EP10 with MonicaFresh back from Rhodes we are joined by Monica Dionysiu, and fresh from 8 minutes away we are joined by Daniel, as well as Dahmer Manson, and special musical guest Da Ja und the Ticklefancies.2015-06-2918 minAwesomonsterAWSMRadio EP9 with Denise DonovanOn the show tonight Denise Donovan from Star Kids as well as Rebecca Frankincense-Myhrr of various research. And Special thanks to my Dad and Barack Obama for having Birthdays. And lastly, thanks to the Cicadas in the background.2015-06-2920 minAwesomonsterEP8 Happy Birthday Matt KirkOn Matt Kirk’s Birthday Eve we used and utilized him to our own devious purposes and learned a lot to boot. Specifically, we learned about shuffling a deck of cards, suspension, and James Lipton. This episode was not brought to you by Ricola.2015-06-2912 minAwesomonsterEP7 with the Chicago HeatwaveSpecial thanks to Mother Nature, Ice, and childhood.2015-06-2914 minAwesomonsterEP5.5 with Candice ConnerSpecial thanks to Candice Conner, Grundler Neblin and Jose Joe Joeson2015-06-2914 minAwesomonsterEP6 with Michael and AmySpecial thanks to Amy and Michael, or expert motorcyclist guests. Apparently they are also experts in philosophy. Apologies for low audio quality, Logan was recording this one on the road in Chester, Virginia.2015-06-2914 minAwesomonsterEP3 with Natalie and MonicaThe skypecast. Thanks to our guests Natalie and Monica.2015-06-2910 minAwesomonsterEP5 StorytimeIt’s Storytime! Special thanks to Robots, Cemeteries and Bacon Smells.2015-06-2910 minAwesomonsterEP4 with Dave RuthenbergSpecial thanks to Dave, Dave Ruthenburg, and especially David Ruthenberg. Also D-train, and colPicklejar2015-06-2911 minAwesomonsterEP2 with Ivan and TinaBig Shout out and thank you to Ivan and Tina. We also do some free association and cover the most important current Events.2015-06-2921 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP164 with Maureen Yasko and Leigh BarrettAwesome ladies from Babes with Blades visit AWSM Comedy Radio to talk about their work as women... and they play a cute little game called What's the Name of That Public Domain Song. What a stupid name.
Listen to the end for recommendation on what to do in Chicago during our newish segment Community Calendar with Tom. He's such a dumbass.
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AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP163 with Corey CaldwellWoot Woot for theatre in the city. Take a date, go stag or just give yourself an excuse to get out of the house and see Malice Buyers Club at Public House Theatre, 3914 N Clark Street here in the awesome city of Chicago.
In this episode of AWSM Comedy Radio we get another random fun fact from Logan before hitting up Corey Caldwell for the main game (and questions about Malice Buyers Club).
Special thanks to Tom for not screwing up.
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AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP162 with Natalie Grace Alford and Nick HausmanBe sure to listen to Natalie on a better recording at https://soundcloud.com/nataliegracealford and with that said what an awesome time this was! Raising money for Conner's Cure at PodSlam 2015 with a number of fellow podcasting personalities.
Please continue to contribute to this awesome cause by visiting the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC or simply go to this page to donate online: https://www.givetochildrens.org/podslam15
Woot woot for our favorite fellow podcast featured in PodSlam 2015, General Admission and thanks to all the dudes with Podswoggle.
Bunches of thanks to Natalie Grace Alford for returning for...2015-06-0821 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP161 with Kate SchellThis marks the end... of season 5.
In this episode we welcome back not only one of our favorite guests, but a person we love. Singer and now solo musician Kate Schell talks about her former band, Paper Thick Walls, singing at Wrigley Field, her future solo work, and generally radiates with a shooting star like incandescence. Seriously, you had to be there to hear her perform a new song live but since you can't, we included the recording at the end of the episode!
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AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP160 with Bryan Bowden and Ashley DargerIn this episode listen to Nick pull the token foul of mispronouncing one of the guests' name. And if you listen real carefully you may hear Tom misuse an apostrophe.
Special thanks to AWSM Comedy Radio guests Bryan Bowden and Ashley Darger for playing a fun new game All Name All Stars.
Listen to the end here news from our community calendar including the when and $ for Burnside and Hooker's album release party at the Double Door!
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AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP159 with Chris Petrovich and Mikey KayIn this episode of AWSM Comedy Radio we share a delightful cup of coffee with a roaster from Metropolis Coffee, Chris Petrovich, and the man of meat himself (Man Meat BBQ that is), Mikey Kay.
Fun and tasty.
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AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 158 with Natalie Grace Alfordit just get's real awesome in this episode where Natalie Grace Alford faces off against Kate Schell in a music inspired version of our popular game Tihs Lleps (Spell Shit Backwords).
Natalie Grace Alford loops us out of the night with a tune that will get stuck in your head!
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AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP157 with Nicole Richwalsky and James RandArtiste Nicole Richwalsky and Photographer James Rand know each other from more than just The Chicago League of Lady Arm Wrestlers. A Tabloid might say they've been spotted canoodling. CLLAW, in case you were wondering, Is a women's arm wrestling competition that contains characters and drama the likes of which have not seen since WWF in the late 80's .
www.sideshowtheatre.org/performances/productions/cllaw
www.jamesrand.com2015-04-2316 minAwesomonsterBonusSongCleaning out our desks we found this secret bonus track from Derek Song of Pinn Panelle in honor of Nick's birthday this weekend. www.pinnpanelle.com2015-04-2304 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP156 Melissa Richelle and Sherman EdwardsAfter driving all day Sherman Edwards joins former student, current collegue and future President Melissa Richelle on the purple couch.
Making our way through April Showers; Easter is over and it's time for other April Holidays. So why not go see Melissa Richelle for Female Funnies at Zanies Comedy bar on 4/20?
http://www.chicago.zanies.com/news.php?NewsSection=Ladies+Show#.VSbMhvnF98F
On Thursday nights at IO you can see Sherman performing with his "Harold" group Meridian.
http://ioimprov.com/chicago/shows/meridian/
or with campus activities magazine's 2014 Comedy Act of the Year, Mission Improvable
www.missionimprovable.com/
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AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP155 Joe Lalonde and Billy BullionFamily time values are abundant as Easter approaches Tom's brother Joe comes on the show to chew the fat with Billy Bullion.
Come see Billy's one night only show, Jesus Christ Superstar Do-It-Yourself Messiah Complex this Sunday, April 5th at 7p.m. Check out the facebook event page for more info and to email for your reservation:
https://www.facebook.com/events/483575985127114/
Thanks so much for listening to AWSM Comedy Radio! Connecting awesome people, laughing like monsters.
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AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP154 with Derek Song from Pinn PanelleDerek Song from Pinn Panelle stops by to sing Nick a song. You should listen to this awesome episode of AWSM Comedy Radio.
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AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 153 with Sam Norton and Paul ThompsonThis is an episode with two guys. Now, that's comedy. Join for a laugh with Sam Norton and Paul Thompson. Art is discussed... and maybe farts are discussed. Happy Saint Patrick's Day 2015!
Listen to more Sam Norton goodness on EP 120!
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AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 152 with Meredith Kachel and Jay MichaelNewcomers to weirdness that is AWSM Comedy Radio, Meredith Kachel and Jay Michael encourage monster Tom Lalonde to work on his new segment "Tom Posts" as a stand-up set. Why?
Learn that and more on this episode of AWSM Comedy Radio, connecting awesome people, laughing like monsters.
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AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP151 with Kate HealyKate Healy, Showparty affiliate talks about her one woman show, a guy named Matt plays new game Baddies or Bands and two shoes fall in love.
Connecting awesome people, laughing like monsters. That's AWSM Comedy Radio.2015-01-3113 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP150 with Mike Maimone and Alex MolnarTwo lovely people, musical guest Mike Maimone from Mutts and special guest Alex Molar play our favorite game Baddies or Bands (and thanks to Charlie Otto from Grood music for that lovely jingle.
Mike gives us a treat with a song at the end which is timelessly interrupted by an arriving guest buzzing at the door. Thanks for being a great guy Mike.
And thank you for listening to AWSM Comedy Radio, connecting awesome people, laughing like monsters.
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AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP149 with Eric Oren from Handsome NakedEric Oren returns to AWSM Comedy radio to talk about being handsome naked. Excuse us, that was a typo. He's here to talk about being IN a satire rap group CALLED Handsome Naked. There ya go.
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AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP148 with Kristen Toomey and Reena CalmComment on the section that makes you love Hoo Haa. During this delightful episodes of laughs and vaginal reference Nick learns what a Hoo-Haa is while meeting special guests Reena Calm and Kristen Toomey. Logan watches and says nothing. That guy Tom is also there.
Check these girls out during Hoo Ha Comedy. Visit www.hoohacomedy.com for more deets.
Subscribe and heart if you love uniting awesome people, laughing like monsters!2015-01-3109 minAwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio 14 Moments of 2014 part 3Check out part two of our three part series highlighting 14 of the most memorable moments from 2014 and help celebrate the funny that is AWSM Comedy Radio.
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AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP129 with Alex Bickmore and Matt LeuckThese guys love toys, the cool, collectible kind. Check out Wolfe's flea Market & Quake Collectibles.
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AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP128 with Quinten QuinteroQuinten Quintero could very well promote himself, but in the ultimate gesture of love, truly a sacrifice to make anyone jealous, he wants to promote his Fiancee. See her at silk and steel from aerial dance chicago www.aerialdancechicago.org but don't forget to listen either for some Throat Singing, a game of Fill in the Racist with newlywed audience member David, and special thanks to Laura Hugg for co-hosting this month and James for our introduction. I'll get you those sausages.
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AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP127 with Teresa KuruvillaAwesome people laughing like monsters makes Awesomonster Comedy. Teresa Kuruvilla is living and breathing the essence of her upcoming show, My First time at Greenhouse Theater (www.greenhousetheater.org ) based on www.myfisttime.com.
Even if she struggles with our game Lights Out against regular audience member Tom, she still wins the "most sexual episode of AWSMRadio ever " award. Also thanks to this months guest host Laura Hugg, who can be seen every Sunday at The California Clipper www.californiaclipper.com and to Christie for our intro.
If you would like to leave an intro, call us at 504.434.AWSM
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AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP126 with Elizabeth CastilloRemember to laugh like a monster and be awesome like this gal. Elizabeth Castillo, aka Soleful_Skeleton, is an expert on kicks. Side kicks, front kicks, roundhouse kicks, but mostly the kind that you wear.
If you follow her on Instagram @soleful_skeleton, you can see a lot of sneakers and a lot of Chicago, but you won't know if she can beat our audience member Tony in The Price is Sky. A "special" thanks to Eddy for our phone call and Ali Clayton for guest hosting this month. Check out Ali's show "What am I Looking at" about making...2014-06-1813 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy RadioEP125 with Brock RiebeChicago Filmmaker Brock Riebe is here to chat about his new movie, INCALL, a movie about a cat burgler, a masseur and a sexy drifter. www.facebook.com/pages/Incall .
At the end we play our new game Fill in the Rascist, the game that somehow manages to raise awareness, be funny, and still leave us all feeling gross at the end.
Thanks to this month's guest host, Ali Clayton and audience member Tom.
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AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP124 with Erin StephensYou are a selfish yuppie that has never given anything back to society, but this guest of Awesomonster's AWSM Comedy Radio is not.
Erin Stephens coordinates volunteers at Lakeview Pantry, so if you want to change your life around and do some good for once then volunteer already. They give food to people that need food, you already know the Volunteer Coordinator...now, and the 29th annual Hunger Walk is happening June 21 at Soldier field. Deets: http://www.lakeviewpantry.org/ , www.chicagosfoodbank.org
And thanks again to this month's guest host, Candy Lawrence, who is a good person because she...2014-06-0212 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP123 with Bryan CohenAuthor of many things, including "1000 Creative Writing Prompts," and the upcoming fictional book "Ted Saves the World," Bryan Cohen can win at Who Wants to be a Millionaire, but struggles against the stiff competition of Kasey Foster in Tihs Lleps. Must be the birthday feels.
Thanks to Candy Lawrence for sitting in with us this month. She already opened for Kurt Braunohler and you missed it.
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AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP122 with Di BillickLet's Get Tactile! Guest Di Billick does half of all things Voiceover, Modeling, Improv (with Prostitute Tears) and stars in the new film SCENT (here's a trailer http://youtu.be/JkUunYhemBs ).
All of this means she does not have much experience with the Mexican snack foods featured in Snack Attack with audience member John.
Sitting in this month is Candy Lawrence, who just does comedy. Like opening up for Kurt Braunohler May 9 and 10th at Up Comedy (http://upcomedyclub.com/index.cfm) Thanks to Tony of Man Called Noon for our intro bit.
If you want to give us an...2014-05-0917 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP 120 with Sam NortonComedian Sam Norton visits us off of our monthly schedule for a very special AWSM. Nick gets to play The Price is Sky with him, but doesn't get to steal the title of Sam's one man show. He Sam comedy www.isamcomedy.com.
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Price is Sky items:
1)http://www.skymall.com/the-human-slingshot/HS5710508.html
2)http://www.skymall.com/8-watch-winder/24924GRP.html
3)http://www.skymall.com/pet-crate-end-tables/GIMP396.html#q=dog&start=1
4)http://www.skymall.com/life-sized-horus-statue/NE-23462.html?start=8&catid=10440#start=1&sz=47&srule=price-high-to-low
5)http://www.skymall.com/digital-pad-tsd-pedestal-stand-with-toilet-paper-roll-holder-for-ipad/CTAPADTSB.html#q=toilet...2014-04-1123 min
AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP119 with Alyssa FaithMarch Is Social Worker Month, so for March we had our favorite social worker, Alyssa Faith on to play one of our least noble games, Porn or Play.
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AwesomonsterAWSM Comedy Radio EP118 with Kate SchellSinger, songwriter and piano player Kate Scell of Paper Thick Walls claims not to want to add actor to her list of capabilities, but we know better.
Like Mos Def, Kate is fucking real, dude, and she proves it in the new movie We Grew Up Here by Kevin Pickman. Those skills might not come into play when playing Remedy or Ridiculous against audience ringer Ara, but you'd have to listen to find out. Paper Thick Walls plays Metro on April 19, so you should buy a plane ticket to chicago, hop a cab to Metro and buy Nick a drink...2014-03-2815 min