It Could Be Better
By Yannis Pappas, Nate Bargatze, and Chris Laker
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Podcast Description
Comedians Nate Bargatze and Yannis Pappas have come together to make the best podcast ever, eventually. Join them and fellow comedian, Chris Laker, on this journey. Listen in as they banter, argue and interview people from all walks of life in the segment, "What's Your Deal?" and other fun segments.
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Episode 70 - Yannis Headlines Carolines | This week we're hanging out in the green room of Caroline's where Yannis is headlining to sold out audiences all weekend. We talk about the Yannis Pappas Show fewaturing Maurica that has been a huge success. Plus special guest Angelo Lozada, a NYC comedy vet and host of the Yannis Show. | 9/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 69 - All Shook Up | We all survived the NYC earthquake and got together to talk about it. Frankie is in the studio again and he has some show biz advice for Nate. Chris can't say a bad word about anyone and Yannis talks more about his intersting living situation. | 8/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 68 - Back Together | Here's episode 68 and we are all back in the same room just like the good 'ol days. We do some catching up on where we are in show biz and what happened in Montreal. We've missed you all. | 8/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 67 - Hanging at Kabin | We are hanging in the backroom of the East Village bar Kabin after a great comedy show that happens there every Thursday. Yannis called out sick so we have Rojo Perez sitting in. We're talking to our comedy buddies Sean Patton, Chesley Calloway, and Matt Ruby. Check out Sean and Chesley's show here http://www.comedyasasecondlanguage.com/CSL.html | 8/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 66 - Dan Soder and Joe DeRosa | No Yannis and no studio. We're taking it to the streets. Nate and Chirs are driving in New York city with our buddy Dan Soder. We pick up Joe DeRosa and talk about his new film. Watch Nate tonight on Conan on TBS. | 7/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 65 | This episode we have special guest Ted Alexandro! Yannis is caught in traffic, Nate's name is hard to spell, and Frankie trusts Wikipedia too much. We all talk about Ted and Nate hanging together at Bonnaroo and starting comedy. Check out Ted's new music video "Kiss Our American Ass" http://youtu.be/sqEKjvH_DqA | 7/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 64 - Meet Joe | Nate's in Bonnaroo so we asked Joe List to stop by. He claims he's been on the show before so we have our buddy Joe List sitting in. Joe lays it all on the line for what is one of the best episodes ever. Buy Joe's CD on iTunes "So Far, No Good". | 6/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 63 | Here's 63. We've got our got our good friend Louis Katz sitting in. Yannis had a huge weekend, Nate has been reviewed, Frankie has another cheese cake update and Chris's got nothing. Check out Louis at louiskatzcomedy.com | 5/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 62 | Boy, oh boy did we miss you folks. We're all finally back togather....so let's fight. We thought the rapture was coming so we were all a little on edge. Well, we're all still here so the next episode might be a little awkward. Don't worry, this one is still funny. Frankie has new cheesecake idea, Nate was on the road, Yannis has his sold out shows coming up and Chris is writing this description. | 5/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 61 | Episode 61. We're all finally back together. The Laker Awards were huge, Yannis is selling out, Nate is looking to going Hollywood and Frankie is on the verge of becoming a cheesecake tycoon. Thanks for listening everybody. | 4/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 60 | Episode 60 already? Last week no Nate, this week no Yannis. We've got our good buddy, Comedian Pat Dixon, hanging out with us. The Laker awards are finally here this Sunday at Bar 4! See you all there. Take off from work and fly to Brooklyn if you have to. | 4/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 59 | No Nate, no problemo. 59 episodes and our 1st one without Nate. Yannis is thinking about making some shanges to the show. Frankie is here and talking about an exciting new direction in his comedy career. The Laker Awards are coming up on April 17th. Finally an evening for white men to be honored by one of there own. | 4/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 58 | This episode we talk about a loss of a great comedian, the meaning of life, and where to get some bargain discount headphones. Also, the Laker Awards are coming soon. Thanks for listening everybody. Please subscribe and rate in iTunes. | 3/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 57 | Here's episode 57. Nate's going back to Iraq. Our 1st guest ever gets into a little bit of trouble. We talk some comedy. Nate and Yannis almost had a fight but don't worry folks it was just a little misunderstanding. Please subscribe and rate in iTunes. | 3/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 56 | Hope everybody saw Nate kill on Comedy Central last week. In this episode our good friend, comedian Joe List, stops by to share a story about a triumph of the spirit. This one is a must listen but not for the weak of heart. So, if the wonders of the human body make queasy please watch something on Nickelodeon. This episode is just for the grown-ups. | 2/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 55 | Tonight watch Nate Bargatze at 11:30pm on Comedy Central. Episode 55 we've got a guest, Rebecca Trent. Rebecca owns one of the best comedy venues in NYC, The Creek and the Cave. We talk about what special place the Creek is to comics and Yannis has some explaining to do. A new weekly live show is coming back to the Creek soon but until then check the calander at creeklic.com and go to a show. | 2/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 54 | We're back everybody. Nate was away at sea but we're back with a full episode. Frankie's not here but we give him a call. This week we are talking relationships, comedy, guns and MLK. We are all pro-MLK btw. Watch for Nate's Comedy Central Presents special on February 4th! | 1/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 53 | Happy New Year. We're all back for 2011. We've had a few weeks of so we're getting caught up and letting the wounds of 2010 heal. We got a lot big stuff coming this year so get ready. | 1/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 52 | It’s our last episode of the year so why not go out with some passion. This one is not funny but what it lacks in laughs it more than makes up for in yelling. Are we all still friends? I don’t know but we’ll find out in 2011. Thanks for listening everyone. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas. | 12/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 51 | Here's 51 and it's a good one. Frankie's not here so we decide to prank call him and we talk a lot of comedy. I would love to stay here describe the episode all day to you fine folks but I've got to go pick up Yannis and drive to New Hampshire. Hope to see some of you there. Have a great weekend. | 12/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Epispde 50 | We're fiddy. Here's the big five-OMG. We're getting older but what the fudge we can still rock like the kids. Yannis got some material stolen by another comedian. So did Frankie? We also recap the live show, talk about WW III and pratical jokes gone wrong. | 12/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 49 | Here's episode 49. Couldn't make it to our 1st live show? Well here it is. Recorded live at the Creek & The Cave with comedians Sean Patton and Mark Normand also performing. Thanks to everyone who came out. Happy Thanksgiving. | 11/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 48 | Here's 48. The show is getting older and so are we. Yannis and Nate are comparing acid reflux medicine and Chris' birthday is coming up. Chris and "The Banterer" have a disagreement and John F. O'Donnell calls in to be the voice of Frankie. Come see us all at Creek & the Cave every Wednesday at 8pm. | 11/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 47 | Here's episode 47. A couple of us are hung over so we start off with some drinking sotries. It gets a little rough folks because we've all done some living. We've made the mistakes so you don't have to. So sit back and enjoy the fun. NYC listeners can see us all at The Creek & The Cave in LIC on 11/17 at 8pm. See ya there. | 11/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 46 | Here's number 46. Nate believes in UFO's, Chris believes in Love and Yannis is keeping his mouth shut. And look who decided to show up...Frankie. Frankie is back and he's got anxiety. We're all very sympathetic. See us all live at the Creek & The Cave every Wednesday at 10pm Starting 11/17. The big win a date with Yannis Pappas contest is still open. | 11/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 45 | It's number 45. We're back again and we've been busy. Nate taped his comedy central special and killed. Yannis and Chris have had a lot going on too. Not as much as Nate but still some big news. One contest ends and another one begins. There is a lot to catch up on so sit back and enjoy another episode. | 10/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 44 | Episode 44 has arrived. We haven't all been together in same room in a month so there's a lot of catch up on. Nate was ripping it up across the South, Yannis playing theaters in Denmark and Sweden and Chris went all the way to Toronto for a couple days. We can't all be doing great. We missed you all. It's good to be back. | 10/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 43 | Oh boy it's episode 43. This is sort of our aniverary episode. It's been 1 whole year and it looks like we could use a little break. Good thing because Nate's about to tour the south, Yannis is heading over to Denmark and Chris is on his way up to Canada. This one has been sitting around for about a month so new stuff coming next week. | 9/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 42 | So, we knew we were going to be away for awhile so we recorded a bunch of episodes within a couple days. When we were all out of ideas we decided to interview Frankie. I'll say this, he's from North Jersey and you can't take that away from him. Sit back and listen in as we get to know our producer, Frank Gallo. | 9/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 41 | This week we're hanging with comic Rorey Scovel. Nate's about to tour with Rorey Sean Patton, and Jarrod Harris. We're talking the South, Prop 8, and Arizona immigration. Oh boy, you guys can see where this one is going. Rorey prank calls Nic Novicki and it's friggin great. | 8/31/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 40 - Part 2 | Let's just get to it. You've been waiting for it. So here's Episode 40, part 2. John F. O'Donnel talks to us about some shananigans that landed him in an Irish prison. By shananigans I mean a manic episode. John talks all about his brief departure from comedy and triumphant return. Hang on kids because part 2 is quite a ride. Thanks for listnening everybody. | 8/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 40 - Part 1 | When we hit 40 we do mess around. This is our first 2 parter. We're hanging with our buddy John F. O'Donnell and oh boy is he a talker. John is a hillarious comic that has had to overcome some well, um...just listen. This episode is awesome and I wouldn't lie to you. | 8/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 39 | We took a week of and oh boy did we miss you guys. We're hanging with our buddy Sean Patton who is going out on tour with Nate in September. We talk about comedy, hypnotism and Hurricane Katrina. Nate tells us who is going to heaven. Will Sean get the thumbs up? This description might stink but this episode kicks ass so enjoy. Thanks for listening. | 8/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 38 | We've made it to episode 38 and to celebrate we have special guest Hannibal Buress. Hannibal is a comedian and writer for Saturday Night Live. We talk to Hannibal about comedy, his new CD coming out, working on SNL and acting on the show "Louie". Nate and Yannis are unhappy with the show descriptions. An unknown caller has a crush on Nate, thinks Yannis is funny and says Chris sucks. Holy crap I am underappreciated. Check out Hannibal on the web at hannibalhannibal.com | 7/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 37 | We're back at it in Yannis' apartment with the A/C blasting. Frankie isn't keeping time but we try to keep it together. We're talking comedy, LeBron, and Mel Gibson. Nate is getting furious again so watch out. You guys are the best. Thanks for listening. | 7/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 36 | Whoa, it's a scorcher out there. Sorry but we're leaving the A/C on so you guys will have to deal with the noise. In this episode, Yannis has anxiety, Chris might get religion, and Nate had a BBQ. Why wasn't Yannis invited? We get to the bottom of life and death so you might want to listen. | 7/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 35 | Shhh...Jesse is sleeping so we've got to keep it down. We're back in Brooklyn and it's late. Nate killed at Caroline's, Yannis is sleeveless, Frankie has an alter ego and Chris has a new ugh. Nate gets furious while the rest of us compare tattoos. We even went a little longer this week because you guys are the best. | 6/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 34 | Yannis and Nate are in the green room before big Caroline's show. Chris is off working in California but phones in for quick barely audible call. Our good pal Dan Soder sits in and Joe List stops by to talk about being on the television. Some people might say no Chris why listen? You're right, but what else ya gonna do? | 6/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 33 | It's episode 33. We're all back together again in the same room. Yannis was down south, Nate was out west and Chris is back from the UK. We're such worldly gentleman. No Skype, no guests, just us talking. The win a date with Chris Laker contest is still wide open so don't be shy ladies. | 6/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Comix Show | We didn't get to record a new episode this week but we're finally letting you hear the show we did at Comix back in November. So load up your iPod before you hit the beach and we'll see you guys next week. | 6/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 32 | Episode 32 is here and enjoy it because we're taking a week off. This week we have special guest comedian Jason Rouse reminiscing with Yannis and talking about comedy in Canada, Britain and the Nate's favorite, the U.S. of A. Try not to miss us too much. See ya'll in a couple of weeks. | 5/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 31 | Episode 31 has arrived and we're transcontinental. Yannis has some strong opinions, Nate's back from Iraq and Chris is over in London. I'd like to give you a wittier description but why deprive you all any longer. So here ya go. | 5/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 30 | We've done this 30 times and this week we get to interview one of the funniest comics working, Nick Di Paolo. Don't worry, we're also up to some of our regular hijinks. We'll be off for a week while Nate's in Iraq so enjoy this one all the more. Check out Nick at nickdip.com. Subscribe in iTunes at http://bit.ly/14qC3e | 5/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 29 | We're all together in Brooklyn and no Producer. Just like olden days back in August of 2009. Chris has a roommate, Nate's Furious and Yannis fires Frankie. So gather your family around the ipod and enjoy. Thanks for listening. | 4/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 28 | Nate and Chris have some fun in Boston, and Yannis had his big movie premiere. Things get uncomfortable so listen in as we try to hold it all together. | 4/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 27 | Frank books his first big guest, Canadian comedian Grahm Kaye! It's not really a big deal but.... Yannis has a big audition, Nate is doing a big show in Boston, and Chris is calls in on Skype. This one is great but bigger things are coming. Keep on listening. | 4/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 26 | We've done this 26 times and we're finally getting it together. iTunes is working and we've got a producer. We talk about people we've offended and Chris insults a new fan, lovingly. Nate and Yannis pasioately disagree on few things. Oh, boy it get's a little heated. It's all you've grown to love and more. Thanks everyone for listening. Please subscribe in iTunes http://bit.ly/14qC3e | 4/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 25 | Episode 25 already? It's time to move in a new direction so we're making some changes on the podcast. Hope you guys enjoy it. Thanks for listening everyone. We love you all. | 3/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 24 | Episode 24 is here, finally. Yannis and Nate have a big time audition and Chris has a new ugh. Chris has to take off early to central Florida. Is he gone for good? Nate and Flavor take it home. Cuddle up with someone you love and listen to another wonderful podcast. | 3/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 23 | Here comes number 23, the Jordan episode. Nate has faith, Yannis has science and Chris doesn't give a hoot. Excuse the salty language folks. We're giving you an extra half hour this week because we love you all. Thanks for listening. | 3/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 22 | It's episode double duce and we're still trying to get the opening right. It's just the 3 of us again so you know it's going to be an awesome show. There's some new twitter on the phone with a weird name thing that we're doing so look out for that. Nate likes crappy music, Yannis had a few too many the other night and Chris says some stuff too. Thanks for listening everybody. | 3/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 21 | Episode 21 is up. We've hit blackjack. It's been 2 weeks and we missed you all. Chris quit smoking, Nate's back from Guam and Yannis is back from the dead. Thanks for listening. | 2/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 20 | Episode XX might be our last. Yannis wrapped his film, Nate's going to Guam and Chris didn't watch the Superbowl. Is Yannis going to be a movie star? Is Nate going to start his own podcast? Is Chris a homosexual? The jury is out on all counts. We're at least taking next week off so cherish number 20 till you hear from us again. As always, thanks for listening. | 2/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 19 | This week comedian and moving picture box star Big Jay Oakerson sits in. Jay tells some stories about brushes with both fame and a chicken wing. It's an extra long special episode because we love you all. | 2/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 18 | Nick Novicki returns to the podcast. Nate was giving him a ride somewhere so Nick ends up sitting in on the podcast. We talk about some current events. Nick has some great stories about run-ins with Ashlee Simpson and Gary Coleman. Chris has a new Ugghh. Another instant classic people. Enjoy. | 1/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 17 | We scored a big interview with internet celeb Mr. Panos. Mr. Panos bonds with Nate over Jesus, doesn’t care for Yannis and has no idea who Chris is. It's another fun-filled episode for you lucky people. Please subscribe in iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=327764218, comment and rate. Thanks for listening. | 1/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 16 | Here's episode 16. Lot's of things going on in the world this week so talk about it and we answer some listener email. Enjoy. Check out the new web series "Cop Face" http://www.youtube.com/user/copfacedoc . Next week we interview Mr. Panos so send in your questions. Thanks for listening. | 1/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 15 | We're back. It's a our first episode of 2010. Nate's furious, Yannis is irritated and Chris loves X-Mas. We're a little disorganized but we still hit paydirt. Give it a listen. | 1/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 14 | We've had 2 weeks off and we're about to take 2 more. It's the last episode of 2009 and we got special guest, actor, Nic Novicki. | 12/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 13 | We're putting the system on trial. This week we take down the media, Michael Jackson's doctor, and anything Nate enjoys. The big show at Comix is coming up on Tuesday 11/24. If you're in NYC come on out. | 11/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 60 Episodes |
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The comedy life is not all applause and money. These guys let you see it all. They are authentic and what they and their guests share about their careers and struggles should be mandatory listening for any wannabe comic who thinks it's just about open mic nights and luck. These dudes are terrific comedians and this podcast will make you their fans. I know I am one.
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Great chemistry between the 3 guys. Yannis pretty much steers the ship as a poor man's Jeff Ross, with superb comic relief from Nate, who fills the, 'Andy-Richter-from-his-Conan-days' niche here. Which is ironic because Nate has done stand up on the Conan O'Brien show twice in the past. (a fact Yannis seems to bring up every show) And then there's Chris who pops in from time to time. One can sometimes forget he's on the show at all as Yannis and Nate will have long conversations between each other with hardly a mentioin from Chris. He seems to be sort of like the producer, because he's always in the background with his mic too far from his face and it always sounds like he's fidgeting with something. All in all, a great group minds brought together for an hour of shooting the s**t in Yannis's living room, keeping it as real as it gets. Worth the download if only for episode 3 where the guys interview Nir Rosen, who may just be the most interesting guy in the world.
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