Bay-Area, CA based comedy blog from Bay-Area, CA based comedian blogger. News, event reviews, room reviews, journals, highlights, videos, links, and anything else from the San Francisco/Bay-Area comedy community. If you have any shows happening in the Bay-Area or photos or anything comedy related shoot it over to ojpatterson@yahoo.com Tumblr (3.0; @courtingcomedy)http://courtingcomedy.com/<iframe class="tumblr_audio_player tumblr_audio_player_50688402509" src="http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50688402509/audio_player_iframe/courtingcomedy/tumblr_mmywqkEIXU1qcxc43?audio_file=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tumblr.com%2Faudio_file%2Fcourtingcomedy%2F50688402509%2Ftumblr_mmywqkEIXU1qcxc43" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" width="500" height="169"></iframe><br/><br/><p><span><img alt="" src="http://allthingscomedy.com/system/channels/album_covers/000/000/014/show/DeepShit_cover2.jpg?1366253657"/></span></p> <p><span>Podcast: Deep S##! w/ <a href="https://twitter.com/barvonblaq">Baron Vaughn</a>. “Frivolity” with <a href="https://twitter.com/guybranum">Guy Branum</a> (SF00s). Download Link: </span></p> <div class="exfm_inline_button" id="exfm_inline_button_d009d6cf7eb09cf66f25e27a57b49ecc"> <div class="exfm_inline_button_controls" title="Click to Play"></div> <div class="exfm_inline_button_heart" id="exfm_inline_button_heart_d009d6cf7eb09cf66f25e27a57b49ecc" title="Love This Song"></div> <div class="exfm_inline_button_share" id="exfm_inline_button_heart_d009d6cf7eb09cf66f25e27a57b49ecc" title="Share This Song"></div> </div> <p><a href="http://traffic.libsyn.com/deepshitbaronvaughn/Frivolity_with_Guy_Branum.mp3">Here</a><span>. iTunes: </span><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-s-!-w-baron-vaughn/id468550953">Here</a><span>. Official Link: </span><a href="http://allthingscomedy.com/contents/1821/14-frivolity-with-guy-branum-podcast">Here</a><span>. </span></p> <blockquote> <p><span><span>Guy Branum talks about the joy of enjoying things. Sometimes Frivolity is neeeded to get through tough days. ATC Network. Music by Well Dun.</span></span></p> </blockquote>http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50688402509http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50688402509Fri, 17 May 2013 17:15:56 -0700Guy Branumbaron vaughnsfsan franciscolos angelescomedyDeep S! w/ Baron VaughnDeep ShitAll Things Comedypodcast<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Qz-8JoUQzE0?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Preview: The Crazy Ones, new sitcom on CBS starring Bay Area comedy legend, <a href="https://twitter.com/robinwilliams">Robin Williams</a>.</p>http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50685707826http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50685707826Fri, 17 May 2013 16:34:46 -0700The Crazy Onessarah michelle gellarRobin Williamssfsan franciscocomedylegendpromotrailertelevision<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/89b51718f308e490df8a6c020a71d1bf/tumblr_mmybr04ReJ1qcxc43o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>5/23. <a href="http://bobbyjoeebola.com/">Bobby Joe Ebola and the Children McNuggits</a> @ Great American Music Hall. 859 O’Farrell St. SF. 7:30pm. $16-40.95. Featuring <a href="http://www.watertowerbucketboys.com/">Water Tower</a>, <a href="http://tornadoriderband.com/fr_home.cfm">Tornado Rider</a>, and <a href="http://mkotc.com/">Mystic Knights of the Cobra</a>. Tickets Available: <a href="http://www.gamhtickets.com/events/301442/Bobby%20Joe%20Ebola%20and%20The%20Children%20MacNuggits">Here</a>. </p> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="281" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/lNP1s9EILDQ?list=UUJ4T67dLD59L2a1AwsXLreA" width="500"></iframe></p>http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50659759487http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50659759487Fri, 17 May 2013 09:45:52 -0700Bobby Joe Ebola and the Children MacNuggitsbobby joe ebolasfsan franciscoeventbay areacomedygreat american music hallWater TowerTornado RiderMystic Knights of the Cobra<iframe class="tumblr_audio_player tumblr_audio_player_50657747690" src="http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50657747690/audio_player_iframe/courtingcomedy/tumblr_mmy9g4wmQk1qcxc43?audio_file=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tumblr.com%2Faudio_file%2Fcourtingcomedy%2F50657747690%2Ftumblr_mmy9g4wmQk1qcxc43" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" width="500" height="169"></iframe><br/><br/><p><img alt="" src="http://a2.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Podcasts/v4/5b/c5/22/5bc52209-ba50-c1d6-b5db-9c8b84e40c47/mza_7208494611491998222.170x170-75.jpg"/></p> <p>Podcast: H.O.M.E. Podcast. Episode 9. Stuart Thompson. Download Link: <a href="http://traffic.libsyn.com/homecast/HOME_Podcast_E9_Stuart_Thompson.m4a">Here</a>. iTunes: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/home/id586697122">Here</a>. Official Link: <a href="http://homepodcast.tumblr.com/post/45770539104/stuart-thompson-what-a-golden-boy-check-out-my">Here</a>.</p> <blockquote> <p>Stuart provides a beginners guide to the haunting structure known as The Comedy Store before going on a hot date!!!</p> </blockquote>http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50657747690http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50657747690Fri, 17 May 2013 09:06:00 -0700HOME PodcastStuart ThompsonJay WeingartenTravis Rustbay areanativecomedylos angelespodcast<iframe class="tumblr_audio_player tumblr_audio_player_50624610451" src="http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50624610451/audio_player_iframe/courtingcomedy/tumblr_mmx8m9yt5l1qcxc43?audio_file=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tumblr.com%2Faudio_file%2Fcourtingcomedy%2F50624610451%2Ftumblr_mmx8m9yt5l1qcxc43" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" width="500" height="169"></iframe><br/><br/><p><img alt="" src="http://referredbyafemalenerd.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/nerdist-podcast-logo.jpg?w=300&h=168"/></p> <p>Podcast: Nerdist Podcast. Episode 353. <a href="https://twitter.com/wkamaubell">W. Kamau Bell</a>. Hosted by Chris Hardwick. Download Link: <a href="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/nerdist/Nerdist_353_-_W._Kamau_Bell.mp3">Here</a>. iTunes: <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=355187485">Here</a>. Official Link: <a href="http://www.nerdist.com/2013/05/nerdist-podcast-w-kamau-bell/">Here</a>.</p> <blockquote> <p>Chris sits down with hilarious and intelligent W. Kamau Bell to talk about his show Totally Biased, the difference in his comedy between his stand up and show, and taking his two year old daughter to his stand up shows!</p> </blockquote>http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50624610451http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50624610451Thu, 16 May 2013 19:37:00 -0700w. kamau bellchris hardwickcomedysfsan franciscolos angelesThe Nerdistnerdistnerdist podcastpodcast<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/K2BNMuKaums?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>A Promotional Segment of the new Who’s Line Is It Anyway, hosted by SF’s <a href="https://twitter.com/aishatyler">Aisha Tyler</a>. </p>http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50601001104http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50601001104Thu, 16 May 2013 14:17:38 -0700Aisha Tylersfsan francisconativebay areacomedywho's line is it anywaycolin mochrieryan stileswayne brady<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/844d9ec68d172a6938fb8a5e45124b5f/tumblr_mmuz2oSxVX1qz5qaho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://scovill.tumblr.com/post/50520538134/jordan-morris-jesse-thorn">scovill</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Jordan Morris & Jesse Thorn</p> </blockquote>http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50593923687http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50593923687Thu, 16 May 2013 12:35:24 -0700jordan morrisjesse thornnativecomedyucsccomedianweirdbay area<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7bb3f744d19e473e17802312f6643c51/tumblr_mmwjjqZDrN1qcxc43o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="https://twitter.com/JustAboutGlad">Alison Stevenson</a> @ <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tourettes-Without-Regrets/184943088195838">Tourettes Without Regrets</a></p>http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50587029111http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50587029111Thu, 16 May 2013 10:36:40 -0700Alison Stevensontourettes without regretsoaklandbay areaOakland Metrostand-upeast bay<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/fa43a688aa5406264c8a4d1dd97fee42/tumblr_mmuy1ymWAQ1qcxc43o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.thechapelsf.com/event/276847">W. Kamau Bell returns to San Francisco, Pre-Sale Tickets for 7/21 @ Chapel Now Available</a></p>http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50518898481http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50518898481Wed, 15 May 2013 13:53:58 -0700w. kamau bellsfsan franciscobay areaThe ChapeleventnewscomedycomedianKevin AveryDwayne KennedyHari Kondabolustand-up<iframe class="tumblr_audio_player tumblr_audio_player_50455237406" src="http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50455237406/audio_player_iframe/courtingcomedy/tumblr_mmtbblETy71qcxc43?audio_file=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tumblr.com%2Faudio_file%2Fcourtingcomedy%2F50455237406%2Ftumblr_mmtbblETy71qcxc43" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" width="500" height="169"></iframe><br/><br/><p><span><img alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u5YUrpUA3kY/T5s1Yw7uotI/AAAAAAAABAI/vB9UcQAVGcI/s1600/JVclub_logo.jpg"/></span></p> <p><span>Podcast: The JV Club w/ Janet Varney <strong>(SF00s)</strong>. Episode 60. Live at Bridgetown Comedy Festival with Natasha Leggero and Karen Kilgariff <strong>(Petaluma)</strong>. Download Link: </span><a href="http://traffic.libsyn.com/jvclub/JVC60_Bridgetown.mp3">Here</a><span>. iTunes: </span><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jv-club/id507523105">Here</a><span>. Official Website: </span><a href="http://www.nerdist.com/2013/05/the-jv-club-60-live-from-bridgetown/">Here</a><span>. </span></p> <blockquote> <p>Janet is joined by returning guest Natasha Leggero and first-time JV “Club Foot” Karen Kilgariff in this live recording from Portland’s terrifically fun Bridgetown Comedy Festival. Music! Hats! Eggs!</p> </blockquote>http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50455237406http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50455237406Tue, 14 May 2013 16:45:21 -0700Janet VarneyThe JV Clubbridgetownbridgetown comedy festivalnatasha leggerokaren kilgariffnativeportlandpodcastcomedynerdist industries<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/f58f066fe0cd416065060218622afb62/tumblr_mmtai2383O1qcxc43o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pyhtshow">Put Your Hands Together</a>: April 2013 by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mykewright">Myke Wright</a></p> <p><strong>[So many Bay Area comedians in this one! Happy Nato!? Sassy George Chen? Sure! Bottom Row Bookmarked by Girls Guitar Club. Holy sausages this is cool!] </strong></p>http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50454216781http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50454216781Tue, 14 May 2013 16:31:22 -0700myke+wrightMyke Wrightcomedylos angelesUCB TheaterUCB theatreUCBupright citizens brigadesfsan franciscocameron espositoput your hands togetherpodcastillustration<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/84e5f66f46197514fdad40e609dba857/tumblr_mmt9m0pdyF1qcxc43o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>5/15. The PM Show w/ <a href="https://twitter.com/ElJefeDeTweets">Juan Medina</a> (Birthday Edition) @ Lost Weekend Video. 1034 Valencia St. SF. Featuring Conor Kellicutt, DJ REAL & Drennon Davis, Adam McLaughlin, and Shanti Charan. </p>http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50452553567http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50452553567Tue, 14 May 2013 16:08:24 -0700Juan MedinaJuan the ComedianLost Weekend Videosfsan franciscoConor KellicuttDJ REALDrennon Davisadam mclaughlinShanti Charanbay areastand-upbirthdaycomedymusicevent<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/63a7cf21c55ef1384053c5bcdc103164/tumblr_mmrwosaizy1qcxc43o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>5/30. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/186483211504354">Anita Drieseberg’s Birthday</a> @ Esta Noche. 3079 16th St. SF. 8PM. No Cover. Featuring Anna Seregina, Kevin Munroe, Chris Burns, Ronn Vigh, Loren Kraut and hosted by Marga Gomez.</p> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="375" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/bBQ964K_NXI" width="500"></iframe></p>http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50452105606http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50452105606Tue, 14 May 2013 16:02:00 -0700Anita Driesebergesta nochesfsan franciscocomedyeventstand-upAnna SereginaKevin Munroechris burnsRonn Vighloren krautMarga GomezComedy Bodega<iframe class="spotify_audio_player" src="https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify%3Atrack%3A4hSdecAlnYss55ZuswtYWy&view=coverart" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" width="500" height="580"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Favorite Things of Last Night: “Guitar Pill” by <a href="https://twitter.com/Henlips">Henry Phillips</a>. Album: Number 2. </p>http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50451183726http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50451183726Tue, 14 May 2013 15:49:31 -0700Guitar PillHenry Phillipssfsan franciscoSan Francisco Punch LineFavorite Things of Last Nightbay areastand-uppunchlinesongmusic<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ZCHsWmagIqk?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><span>Rolling w/ </span><a href="https://twitter.com/keithlowell">Keith Lowell Jensen</a><span>: Episode 9. The Pigeonhole. Directed by <a href="https://twitter.com/NotThatMandella">Danielle Mandella</a>. Cameos by Karinda Dobbins, Jessica Sele, Dhaya Lakshminarayanan and Mike Patten.</span></p>http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50446479232http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50446479232Tue, 14 May 2013 14:45:14 -0700keith lowell jensenDanielle MandellaKarinda DobbinsJessica SeleDhayaDhaya LakshminarayananMike Pattensacramentosfsan francisco<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/3fa9ba2c05e45b16f36461043f5c4255/tumblr_mmry52QMeR1qcxc43o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Mark Curry circa 1988 (via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bay-Area-Black-Comedy-Competition-Festival/411692470047">Bay Area Black Comedy Competition</a>) </p>http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50404539093http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50404539093Mon, 13 May 2013 23:03:02 -0700Mark Curryoaklandnativecomedycomedianbay areaBay Area Black Comedy Competitioneast bayretroSF80S<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/UdTFbxsy-Qk?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><span>Courting Sketchfest: “Pee Stream” by </span><a href="https://twitter.com/thegissilent"><span>D</span>avid Gborie</a><span>. Recorded Live at </span><a href="https://twitter.com/StageWerx">Stage Werx</a><span>.</span></p>http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50403854898http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50403854898Mon, 13 May 2013 22:46:56 -0700David Gboriesfsan franciscocomedycomedianbay areastand-upStage WerxRooftopComedyRooftop Comedyrooftop<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/62f4b93ce66cfc585b168e38aeb6bb61/tumblr_mmrw9y7hES1qcxc43o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>5/18. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/597531566932549/">Chinese Ballroom</a> [Improv] @ Phoenix Theater. 414 Mason St. SF. $7. 8:30PM. </p> <blockquote> <p>We’ve invented a new holiday. It’s called MAYTEENTH and it’s the international day of hilarious unscripted comedy!</p> </blockquote>http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50402770573http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50402770573Mon, 13 May 2013 22:22:46 -0700Chinese Ballroomcomedyimprovsfsan franciscophoenix theatereventbay area<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/I0Cfv7ZIU6U?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://www.ebanschletter.com/post/36386147787/i-cant-find-a-toy-for-my-baby-new-video-from">netherota</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>“<strong>I Can’t Find A Toy for My Baby</strong>” - new video from Eban Schletter’s “The 21st Century Doomsday Spectacular”.</p> </blockquote> <p><strong>[SF90s]</strong></p>http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50396685562http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50396685562Mon, 13 May 2013 20:37:37 -0700Eban SchletterSF90sI Can't Find A Toy For My Babysfsan franciscolos angelescomedymusicmusic video<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/be0994462877f6002188564417042502/tumblr_mmjmktJlqs1r9n5nvo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Favorite Things of Last Night: Mary Van Note and Jen Kirkman (circa 2006) by Scott Aukerman </p> <p><strong>[These two were a delight last weekend at the San Francisco Punch Line. Mary was as perennially posh and Jen Kirkman exuded a rock star charisma] </strong></p>http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50396463369http://courtingcomedy.com/post/50396463369Mon, 13 May 2013 20:34:24 -0700Favorite Things of Last Nightmary van noteJen Kirkmansfsan franciscolos angelescomedy bang bangScott Aukermanstand-up