Pioneering Comedy with Redd Foxx

Article by Junior FlexwellRedd Foxx is a comedy pioneer. He dominated the 70’s as both a TV star and an R Rated comedian. His raunchy stand-up routines were over the top, even by today’s standards, there wasn’t anything he was scared to say. My father spoke highly of Fox in our home.“That man is fearless, and...
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Kill Tony #542: Danny Brown and JPEGMAFIA

This week's episode of Kill Tony features some panel guests that aren't comedians (but are very funny): Rappers Danny Brown and JPEGMAFIA.The two made for some hilarious guests, and this episode is high-energy! The chaos only gets funnier as the show goes on. Highlights from this week include: A few...
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Jen Fulwiler: Never Play it Safe

I hate sweating after a shower. I probably should have thought twice about walking more than a block in Atlanta, but I had to get into game mode. Normally, I’d never go for a blow-out after the gym, but I was opening a show for Jen Fulwiler’s “Naughty Corner Tour,” and she liked us to look professional....
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Wild N' Out: The TV Show That Changed Comedy

Written by Junior FlexwellIn 2005, when MTV gave a twenty-five-year-old Nick Cannon control of a hip urban sketch comedy show, the attitude was that Wild N' Out (WNO) would be a short-lived cultural moment. Fifteen years have passed; we couldn't have been more wrong. Wild N' Out has changed comedyCannon had done some...
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Rogan vs. Young is a Battle of Generational Influence

The Neil Young against Joe Rogan storyline is weird. You can argue all day about Rogan’s cultural influence, whether you’re for or against his position of allowing all walks of life to appear on his wildly popular podcast, what can't be argued is that, in the war of Neil Young vs. Joe Rogan, it was Young’s battle to...
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Kill Tony #541: Benji Aflalo

The first episode of Kill Tony shot in 2022 aired this week, and the panel guest is Tony's best friend, Benji Aflalo.Benji is a Comedy Store writer, insane roaster & comedy writer, and touring stand-up comedian. He and Tony started at the Store together and this episode doesn't disappoint.Highlights from this week's episode...
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Austin Comics to Watch: January 2022

It’s that time again. You know what it is. Ever heard the term “that’s one funny motherfucker?” We got the goods. Some of Austin’s funniest motherfuckers around. These are the comics murdering whether it’s fifteen in Tulsa on a road gig or showing out of towners what’s happening down here in...
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Kill Tony #540: Ehsan Ahmad

This week's episode of Kill Tony features a new guest to the panel: Ehsan Amad.Ehsan has been a Comedy Store monster for years, and he moved out to Texas when the Kill Tony crew made their move out here.He has been destroying on shows all over Texas since he came here, including many of Redban's Secret Shows on Thursdays. Some...
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Kill Tony #539: Ryan J. Ebelt

Kill Tony famously books the best comedians in the world to join Tony Hinchcliffe and Brian Redban on the panel each week, but this week, they've got a famous artist on the show...Ryan J. Ebelt. Ryan is the artist who famously draws each episode of Kill Tony every week and for this episode, he's on stage doing it! Some...
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Goodnight Bob Saget, Comedy will Never Forget You

Bob Saget passed away last week, and his impact on the comedy community will never be forgotten. Read all about the life Bob Saget led and left behind.
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It's Going to Be Okay: Louis CK is Back and Ready to Offend Again

Louis CK is back with another new special, called Sorry - and it's full of what you'd want from a CK hour of comedy. Find out more here!
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You are all Diseased: Missing George Carlin in 2022

Robert Dean is missing George Carlin and his words of advice in this modern era...what would he say today? Read it here.
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What’s Poppin’, Austin? Ep. 8: The First Week of 2022 in Austin, Texas

It’s a new year, but we’re still on our same B.S.! This first week of the year in Austin is a hot one. Find out what Brandon and Allison choose as their top picks for things to do in Austin to start off your 2022.This show is brought to you by Big Laugh Comedy.We are also sponsored by Whistle Pig Whiskey! Shop their delicious...
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[Review] Matt Rife: Only Fans Special

Matt Rife's new special Only Fans is as controversial as he is good looking. You don't want to miss what we had to say about his comedy special. Read the review on Matt Rife's Only Fans here.
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Kill Tony #538: David Lucas

Kill Tony kicked off 2022 big by bringing David Lucas onto the panel with Tony and Redban! David has been a regular on Kill Tony for years, and he's known for getting into impromptu roast battles with Tony in the middle of the show. And this week, he didn't disappoint!This episode features some highlights like:Hans is liking...
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A Love Letter to the Heart of Comedy

Does Comedy Even Matter?Lately, life has felt like the hands of a murderer’s leather gloves grasping for the airway. For the last two years, everything’s been a series of minor defeats. It doesn’t matter that Trump is out of office, his people are still as insane as ever for their vision of an America sitting in a tub...
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What’s Poppin’, Austin? Ep. 7: New Year’s Week 2021 in Austin, Texas

It’s the last week of 2021, bay-by! Brandon and Allison dive into some awesome things you can get into during the “dead week” of adulthood. Plus, we’ve got some special guests on a few new segments that are shot on-location! Find out the hottest places to be in Austin during New Years 2021 - 2022.This show is...
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Kill Tony #537: Dylan Sullivan

For the world-famous Kill Tony Podcast this week, Dylan Sullivan joins Tony Hinchcliffe and Brian Redban on the panel.Dylan is a favorite in the Austin comedy scene since moving here, but also came up in comedy at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles - where many of your famous comedians developed their skills.This episode kicks off with a bang and...
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Where to See Stand-up Comedy in Austin: The Clubs

Comedy Clubs in Austin, TexasThere’s no question about it: Austin has turned into a hot spot for the best comedians in the world. And while we had a good scene before the last whole world-shifting few years, the club scene in town has popped the fuck off.Since so many parts of the comedy world feel “underground” until...
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What's Poppin', Austin? Ep. 6: Christmas Week 2021 in Austin, Texas

Christmas Week 2021 in Austin, TX: What is there to do?What restaurants are open on Christmas weekend this year? How do you distract the kids during winter break? Need to get away from the family after all the festivities? Whether you’re celebrating Christmas or not, this week in the ATX is going to be a ton of fun - and there’s...
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