Video Licks: @midnight’s RAPID REFRESH Remembers Bowie & More with Kashian, Holmes & Gelman
Comedy Central’s @midnight host, Chris Hardwick, welcomed comedians Jackie Kashian (The Dork Forest), Pete Holmes (You Made It Weird), and Brett Gelman (Love, Eagleheart, Trip Tank) to the pop culture show last night. Watch the segment that features internet tributes to our beloved Ziggy Stardust, a downhearted Vikings fan, and the ultimate Star Wars spoiler. […]
Video Licks: Watch Jonah Ray Unleash a Massive Spoiler on @midnight’s Benson Bowl
Hey kids, January is starting out big on the @midnight front with a whole week featuring the 420 king of comedy, Doug Benson. While the first night of Doug’s reign was rich with laughter, the spotlight soon turned to guest Jonah Ray (The Meltdown, mst3k). The comedian committed perhaps the most heinous nerd sin of […]
Video Licks: The @Midnight Contestants Play Spin Doctor For Some Political Candidates
First off, who knew Bernie Sanders was a doppelgänger for Martin Van Buren? Heather Anne Campbell, Jon Daly and James Adomian (as Bernie) played some Scandal in the Win on @midnight where they used the gift of spin to downplay some scandalous, doctored photos of some 2016 presidential candidates. (WARNING: Ever so political and probably […]
Video Licks: @MIDNIGHT Brewed Up Some Double, Double, Toil and The Olsen Twins
It appears fashion moguls Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were the victims of some bad press recently. A former intern accused the former Full House stars of allegedly overworking the informer, without pay. Watch as @midnight guests Michelle Buteau, Moshe Kasher and Doug Benson share their LinkedIn profile responsibilities from their former gigs as Olsen interns. […]
Tasty News: World Premiere of ‘Natasha Leggero: Live at Bimbo’s’ Debuts 8.22 on Comedy Central
Comedy Central is already a comfy home to the works of actress, writer, and stand-up NATASHA LEGGERO. She created, wrote, produced and stars in the Comedy Central series Another Period. She also nailed her appearances at the Comedy Central Roasts of James Franco and Justin Bieber. Believe it or not, she has never done a […]
Tasty News: Rock The JOHN HODGMAN “VACATIONLAND” Tour This Fall
Kids, the most esteemed JOHN HODGMAN is starting up his VACATIONLAND Tour this Fall 2015 and we are more excited that lemon ricotta pancakes on our breakfast plate. If you have no idea who I’m talking about, the Daily Show, The Judge John Hodgman podcast on Maximum Fun, and those Apple Mac vs PC ads […]
Icing: Coast to Coast and Beyond with MIKE LAWRENCE
New York, watch out! MIKE LAWRENCE is heading your way in a week and change for a string of comedy shows with his pal Marc Maron. We got a chance to ask Mike a few questions about those NY gigs (June 25-28th) PLUS his thoughts about nerd culture, Twitter, and Comic-Con. While you snatch up […]
Quick Dish: Don’t Miss Mike Lawrence LIVE with Marc Maron in NY in June
Hey kids, in need of that sweet Mike Lawrence fix? Well, this month Mike opens for Marc Maron in good old New York. You’ve already seen him on Comedy Central’s @midnight and The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, TBS’ Conan, Paul Provenza’s Setlist, and John Oliver’s New York Stand Up Show. You’ve listened to him […]
Video Licks: Watch @Midnight’s Uptown Funk Endurance Challenge, If You Dare
You’re familiar with Mark Ronson’s Uptown Funk tune featuring Bruno Mars, right? Well open those peepers Clockwork Orange style because you are about to witness a barrage of Uptown Funk parodies you may not be prepared for. Watch as @midnight guests Matt Braunger, Baron Vaughn, and Greg Proops guess which parody video is the real […]
Video Licks: “And One More Thing” – @Midnight!
Apple’s “Spring Forward” keynote was filled with more giddy excitement for shiny new gadgets but there was one thing missing. @Midnight kindly reminded us that CEO Tim Cook failed to use Steve Job’s famous catchphrase “And One More Thing” as he unveiled Apple’s fancy new timepiece. The late Jobs used the phrase at the end […]
