The World Famous Comedy Store dropped a special surprise in celebration of one of the comedy greats for his birthday...An uncovered Robin Williams audio from a surprise set he did in 2007 was posted on YouTube, and this is a great time. Here's to all the comedians who've paved the way to create stand-up as it is today.And it just...
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What's the deal with comedy in Austin right now? It's been a hot topic since we started producing live shows in Austin last October...and here we are, almost a year later, and it's still the thing making us drop our jaws.How did so many comedians and so much opportunity get here so fast?Is it going to last, or is it a pipe...
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This weekend, Anthony Rodia is headlining at Vulcan Gas Company and you're going to LOVE him!Anthony goes by Rodia Comedy on his YouTube channel, and he's got a ton of hilarious videos...many of which are about his Italian famiyl & their miscommunications. Check out this video - which might involve a swinger party - and be ready...
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Ken Hamlett is a stand-up comedian who tours the country & the host of A Drunken Night Out, a podcast about drinking & the decisions we make while drunk. You can follow him on Instagram @kenhamlett and check out his upcoming dates on his website, https://www.bigblackshlongs.com. Yes, that's for real. This show is produced...
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Another Monday, another hilarious Kill Tony episode recorded at Vulcan Gas Company. This one is a banger! Watch Killl Tony episode 520 with Jimmy Shubert here: 
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The road into comedy is never a straight line. Where the jokes arrived from, the nuance to be funny, those mysteries are sometimes pulled from the ether. How we make people laugh isn’t a matter of can you land the joke, but sometimes, it’s how to convey the message. When your gig is to hang out with comedians and interview them, you...
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Brian Holtzman has been doing comedy for 33 years, and has worked at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles for over 25 of them. He is the host of Dead Air with Brian Holtzman, you can see him regularly at Vulcan Gas Co. in Austin, and you can follow him on Instagram at @brianholtzman. This show is produced by Big Laugh Comedy Network.Thank you to...
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Every Monday night, Vulcan Gas Company turns into a comedy playground when the insane podcast, Kill Tony, comes through.Since we get the opportunity to host this one-of-a-kind show, we've decided to start sharing the episodes after they stream right here on our website, too. This week's new episode is #519 and features Brian...
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Tony Casillas is a stand-up comedian based in Austin, Texas. He is the cohost of the Welcome to Brookwood with Rocky Dale Davis podcast, tours around America, and you can follow him on Instagram at @comediantonycasillas.This show is produced by Big Laugh Comedy Network.Thank you to our sponsors, MSW Vitamin Lounge in Austin, Texas and MSW...
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There’s this trope in movies. A guy stands on a street corner in the perfect view as the world progresses around him flashes within a blur. He’s staring at the camera. The city never sleeps. There is constant noise. Some days, this is how I feel trying to keep up with the Austin comedy scene. The mics, the headliners crushing within...
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Reed Marshal Becker is a stand-up comedian based in Austin, Texas who  co-founded The Secret Group Comedy Club in Houston, Texas. You can find him on his Instagram at @reedmarshalbecker. This show is produced by Big Laugh Comedy Network.Thank you to our sponsors, MSW Vitamin Lounge in Austin, Texas and MSW Nutrition. Shop MSW Nutrition...
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Brett Forte is a stand-up comedian based in Edmonton, Canada, but he can be seen all over the continent. He won 'Yuk Yuks Top New Comic' of 2016 and 'Edmonton's Funniest Person' in 2017 and has been on the Just For Laughs ‘New Faces’ showcase. You can follow him @brettforte on Instagram or find where he’s...
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Punkie Johnson is one of my favorite comedian stories to watch.Not because we have a personal relationship, but because she's a great example of just how crazy this industry can be. If you aren't "in the comedy world," then you probably first heard Punkie's name last year when she was announced as one of the new rookie...
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Bill Dawes is an internationally-touring stand-up comedian and actor who has just moved to Austin, Texas. He has performed on Broadway, had TV and film appearances, and even has an aerospace engineering degree. You can find out what he’s working on next on his website, http://www.billdawes.com. This show is produced by Big Laugh...
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Everyone talks about how when Joe Rogan moved to Austin, everything changed. Well, they’re right. Joe brought a new ecosystem to town and is hard at work helping evolve one of America’s coolest cities into the premier comedy location in America. What’s happening right now is amazing. It’s a moment that belongs on...
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If you're a fan of comedy, you know about Rory Scovel. He really blew up in the "mainstream" when his Netflix special, Rory Scovel Tries Stand-Up for the First Time, dropped in 2017. But this guy has been a legend in the comedy community for much longer than that. And for this surprise new album drop, he fully...
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Eric D’Alessandro is a stand-up comedian and video creator from Staten Island, who now lives in Austin, Texas. He has toured the country to sold-out shows and even landed a role in Nerve (2016), thanks to his viral videos. You can find Eric on his Instagram @ericdalessandro or on his website, www.ericdalessandro.com. This show is...
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Jen Fulwiler is a stand-up comedian based in Austin, Texas...who also converted from being an atheist to a Catholic. Her special, “The Naughty Corner,” can be streamed on Amazon Prime and you can listen to her podcast, “This is Jen,” on all streaming platforms. She will be going on tour fall 2021, so keep an eye...
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Rocky Dale Davis is a stand-up comedian who’s now based in Austin, Texas. He has been seen on “This Week at The Comedy Cellar” and CMT’s “Redneck Island”. He is the host of the “Welcome to Brookwood” Podcast and you can find where he’s performing next on his website,...
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Tony Hinchcliffe is no stranger to doing things differently.His podcast, Kill Tony - aimed at giving the stage to younger comedians for a chance to make a name for themselves - has changed the game of what can actually happen at a live show. His standup style is controlled, specific, and viciously confident… with room for addressing...
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