Comedians Talk Richard Pryor’s Impact

Posted on December 1, 2017December 1, 2017 by nzaino

Richard Pryor was born 77 years ago today in Peoria, Illinois. His impact on comedy, and culture in general, is immeasurable. I never...... Read More

My Favorite! Paul Krassner on George Carlin on Paul Krassner

Posted on September 28, 2017September 15, 2017 by nzaino

The My Favorite! column is a weekly celebration of all things joyful. The parameters are simple. I asked some creative friends to write...... Read More

DoT Podcast EP25: The Sublime Lunacy of Chandler Travis plus New Comedy from Jackie Kashian

Posted on April 5, 2017 by nzaino

We have reached the quarter century mark, in terms of full-length podcasts. And I’m happy to reach that milestone speaking with musician Chandler...... Read More

DoT Minicast: An Interview Flashback with George Carlin

Posted on September 21, 2016November 8, 2016 by nzaino

In last Friday’s New Release Roundup, I reviewed the new George Carlin Album, I Kinda Like It When A Lotta People Die, archived...... Read More

New Release Roundup: George Carlin’s I Kinda Like It When A Lotta People Die

Posted on September 16, 2016November 8, 2016 by nzaino

George Carlin I Kinda Like It When A Lotta People Die There are a few ways you can approach the new George Carlin...... Read More

Department of Tangents Podcast Ep7 – Comedian Steven Wright and Music from Robbie Fulks

Posted on June 1, 2016November 9, 2016 by nzaino

I’ve interviewed Steven Wright for a couple of different publications over the years and always enjoyed the strange and wonderful twists in the...... Read More