“People look at my face and think “Bitch”, but when I look my face I think ‘Handsome Korean young man ready to take on the world’.”

- Clare O’Kane @ Stork Club [Paraphrase]

“People look at my face and think “Bitch”, but when I look my face I think ‘Handsome Korean young man ready to take on the world’.”

- Clare O’Kane @ Stork Club [Paraphrase]

"Nobody wants be called racist but so many people are so racist. I’m half black, I’m like an “undercover brother”."

— Allison Mick Storking Comedy/Stork Club [Paraphrase]


“Now I can diagnose cancer for two from the same mental prison.”

- Aly Jones on neurotically perusing WebMD Pets @ Storking Comedy/Stork Club [Paraphrase]

“Now I can diagnose cancer for two from the same mental prison.”

- Aly Jones on neurotically perusing WebMD Pets Storking Comedy/Stork Club [Paraphrase]


“‘It’s my vagina, I can rent it out if I’m not using it.’” 

- Kelly Anneken on legalizing prostitution @ Storking Comedy/Stork Club [Paraphrase]

“‘It’s my vagina, I can rent it out if I’m not using it.’” 

- Kelly Anneken on legalizing prostitution Storking Comedy/Stork Club [Paraphrase]

"I feel like if sex and money didn’t exist I would be the best person. But I’m not, because nobody is."

— Jesse Elias @ Storking Comedy/Stork Club [Paraphrase]

1/3. Storking Comedy @ Stork Club. 2330 Telegraph Ave. Oakland. 6:30pm-9:00pm. Free. Featuring Matt Lieb, Kate Willett, Eric Barry and Red Scott. Open Mic Sign Ups: 6:00pm. Hosted by OJ Patterson


You are cordially invited to Storking Comedy, a one-of-a-kind comedy show in the heart of downtown Oakland. Hosted by OJ Patterson (no relation), Storking Comedy features amazingly funny local comedians working on their craft. Following each act, an interview with the host provides in depth elaboration coupled with ribbing rapport. Our first spotlight performers:Kate Willett (Endearing deadpan, awkward martyr “The Mission Position”) Eric Barry (Hyperaware, post-irony, slickster “Full Disclosure Podcast”)Matt Lieb (Wordsmith, Candid, Subversive, “The Mission Position”)and special guestRed Scott (Confident mockery, classic, “Boars Gore and Swords”)Also, accompanying the merrymaking is of course: you. All comedians, hobbyist, amateur or professional, are welcome to participate limited open mic happening from 6:30-8:00pm. Sign-up: 5:45pm. Of course, Stork Club wouldn’t be the Stork Club without the awesomely cheap drinks and pinball, available in abundance. Free show, raucous atmosphere and cheap drinks = no brainer.So come, relax, hang out, participate, get involved and get in to it.



[The Stork Club has no show afterwards so the open-mic is ostensibly limited less. We’re going til we run out of jokers.]

1/3. Storking Comedy @ Stork Club. 2330 Telegraph Ave. Oakland. 6:30pm-9:00pm. Free. Featuring Matt Lieb, Kate Willett, Eric Barry and Red Scott. Open Mic Sign Ups: 6:00pm. Hosted by OJ Patterson

You are cordially invited to Storking Comedy, a one-of-a-kind comedy show in the heart of downtown Oakland. Hosted by OJ Patterson (no relation), Storking Comedy features amazingly funny local comedians working on their craft. Following each act, an interview with the host provides in depth elaboration coupled with ribbing rapport. 

Our first spotlight performers:

Kate Willett (Endearing deadpan, awkward martyr “The Mission Position”) 
Eric Barry (Hyperaware, post-irony, slickster “Full Disclosure Podcast”)
Matt Lieb (Wordsmith, Candid, Subversive, “The Mission Position”)
and special guest
Red Scott (Confident mockery, classic, “Boars Gore and Swords”)

Also, accompanying the merrymaking is of course: you. All comedians, hobbyist, amateur or professional, are welcome to participate limited open mic happening from 6:30-8:00pm. Sign-up: 5:45pm. 

Of course, Stork Club wouldn’t be the Stork Club without the awesomely cheap drinks and pinball, available in abundance. Free show, raucous atmosphere and cheap drinks = no brainer.

So come, relax, hang out, participate, get involved and get in to it.


[The Stork Club has no show afterwards so the open-mic is ostensibly limited less. We’re going til we run out of jokers.]


“Unlike name brand condoms, Walmart’s condoms come with a coupon for diapers.” 

- Rolly Moe @ Stork Club/Storking Comedy [Paraphrase]

“Unlike name brand condoms, Walmart’s condoms come with a coupon for diapers.” 

- Rolly Moe @ Stork Club/Storking Comedy [Paraphrase]

“Storking Comedy: Josef Anolin (11/29/2012)” by Sylvan Productions. Recorded Live at the Stork Club (Oakland, CA).

Josef Anolin used to be a fat, nerdy kid. Now he’s a comedian, making light of the depressing rearing.

[Sylvan Productions, of which I’m inseparable, has started a Soundcloud page, which you should check out.]


“Does this radical feminism look bad on me?”

- Rachael Shapiro @ Stork Club [Paraphrase]

“Does this radical feminism look bad on me?”

- Rachael Shapiro @ Stork Club [Paraphrase]

11/29. Storking Comedy @ Stork Club. 2330 Telegraph Ave. Oakland. 6:30pm-9:00pm. Free. Featuring Andrew Holmgren, Colleen Watson and Ivan Hernandez. Open Mic Sign Ups: 6:00pm. Hosted by OJ Patterson

You are cordially invited to Storking Comedy, a one-of-a-kind comedy show in the heart of downtown Oakland. Hosted by OJ Patterson (no relation), Storking Comedy features amazingly funny local comedians working on their craft. Following each act, an interview with the host provides in depth elaboration coupled with ribbing rapport. 
Our first spotlight performers:
Ivan Hernandez (Spirited, loquacious, enthusiast, “Boars, Gore, and Swords” Podcast)
Colleen Watson (Sarcastic, daring, macabre, San Francisco Punch Line)
Andrew Holmgren (Evergreen, quick-witted, stoner, Get Yucked Up)
Also, accompanying the merrymaking is of course: you. All comedians, hobbyist, amateur or professional, are welcome to participate limited open mic happening from 6:30-8:00pm. Sign-up: 6:00pm. 

11/29. Storking Comedy @ Stork Club. 2330 Telegraph Ave. Oakland. 6:30pm-9:00pm. Free. Featuring Andrew Holmgren, Colleen Watson and Ivan Hernandez. Open Mic Sign Ups: 6:00pm. Hosted by OJ Patterson

You are cordially invited to Storking Comedy, a one-of-a-kind comedy show in the heart of downtown Oakland. Hosted by OJ Patterson (no relation), Storking Comedy features amazingly funny local comedians working on their craft. Following each act, an interview with the host provides in depth elaboration coupled with ribbing rapport. 

Our first spotlight performers:

Ivan Hernandez (Spirited, loquacious, enthusiast, “Boars, Gore, and Swords” Podcast)

Colleen Watson (Sarcastic, daring, macabre, San Francisco Punch Line)

Andrew Holmgren (Evergreen, quick-witted, stoner, Get Yucked Up)

Also, accompanying the merrymaking is of course: you. All comedians, hobbyist, amateur or professional, are welcome to participate limited open mic happening from 6:30-8:00pm. Sign-up: 6:00pm.