On the verge of one of the greatest stand-up shows ever produced, I got a chance to sit down for five questions with one of the “Cleveland Kings of Comedy” himself, Joe Howard. 1. When did you get started in stand-up comedy? Joe: Like 8 years ago. I grew up skateboarding and when my [...]
1) What makes the Cleveland comedy scene so special? Bill- The talent. There are seven or eight guys who could be the next big comic any day, plus another 10 or 15 newer comics that are very funny and very original. They aren’t just funny—they know how to put a show together. A lot [...]
Ryan Dalton is one of the most popular comedians in Cleveland. He has opened for everyone from Frank Caliendo to Brian Reagan. The Kent State University grad’s credits include: Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham,” The Bob & Tom Show on WGN, and a frequent contributor and fill-in co-host to the now cancelled “Maxwell Show.” [...]
Ladies and Gentleman, buckle the fuck up because we are in overdrive for this week’s “What’s so Funny Cleveland?” with yours truly. This week’s issue, we ask 4 questions Last Call Cleveland’s Aaron McBride, we check what’s doing at the Funnystop and Improv, and TMZ gets me on tape with a hooker after an “Independent” after-party on West 6th. [...]
By Jennifer Verrillo Oh yes! Football season has arrived. There is not much I enjoy more than the pre-game tailgate experience. Say what you want about Cleveland sports teams and their inability to bring home a championship. One thing’s for sure…we know how to tailgate in this town! One argument could be that we [...]
By Chad Zumock Give yourself a round of applause for reading this week’s “What’s So Funny, Cleveland?” In this week’s column, the hottest comedy show in Cleveland! Why is Hilarities still angry? And why is Mike Polk so damn funny? In our very first issue I wrote an article about the bookers of [...]
