Every year comedian Doug Benson records a new one-hour special on April 20, and 2013 was no different. Performing at Cobb’s in San Francisco, Benson recorded a series of sets with opener Graham Elwood to later be cut and trimmed down into one fantastic comedy special. 2011 gave us Potty Mouth, 2012 showcased Benson’s Smug Life, and in a few months 2013 will be the year he offers everyone their first taste of Gateway Doug. No release date for the album has been set as of yet, but if he sticks to his usual routine a late …
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Comedian Doug Benson Titles New Album
April 24th, 2013 
James Shotwell 
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MOVIE REVIEW: The Greatest Movie Ever Rolled
March 11th, 2013 James Shotwell Film: The Greatest Movie Ever Rolled
Starring: Doug Benson
Directed by: Ryan Polito
Nearly six years have passed since Doug Benson first entered the documentary would with his sleeper hit Super High Me, and in that time the comedian’s popularity has continued to rise. Now, after teasing fans for the better part of a year, Benson has returned to the world of documentaries with a hilarious and engaging look into his life on the road in The Greatest Movie Ever Rolled.
Posted in Features, Movies, News, reviews Tags: chill, comedy, doug benson, graham elwood, review, reviews, ryan Polito, standup, the greatest movie ever rolled No Comments »
STAND-UP TUESDAYS: Joe Rogan
January 22nd, 2013 James Shotwell Stand-Up Tuesdays is a weekly comedy spotlight written by the wonderfully talented Angie Frissore. Covering both known and unknown comics, Stand-up Tuesdays is your new source for all things funny.
This week, Angie puts a spotlight on Joe Rogan’s standup career. If you or your comedy troupe would like to be featured on Stand-Up Tuesdays, please email utgjames@gmail.com.
Last month, comedian Joe Rogan joined the latest growing trend in comedy by self-releasing his new special, “Joe Rogan: Live From the Tabernacle” through his website for only $5 – and in doing so, managed to slip this one …
Posted in Columns, Comedy, Features, News, reviews, Stand-Up Tuesdays Tags: Atlanta, comedy, download, editorial, fear factor, joe rogan, joe rogan experience, live at the tabernacle, live from the tabernacle, podcast, review, special, stand up, standup, stream, talk radio 2 Comments »
UTG LIST: 10 Best Comedy Releases of 2012
December 31st, 2012 James Shotwell We talk a lot about funny people, so it should go without saying that the following list is one of the hardest we’ve had to compile this year. When it comes to comedians there always seems to be a different and in some ways closer connection with the audience than any band can hope to achieve because, for the most part, the comedian is being more open and honest about themselves and how they view life than any amount of poetry or verse can allow. Comedians make an art out of being frank about life, and it’s that honesty that …
Posted in Columns, Comedy, Features, News, Stand-Up Tuesdays Tags: 2012, best comedy of 2012, best comedy releases, best of, standup, top albums 1 Comment »
STAND-UP TUESDAYS: Maria Bamford
December 18th, 2012 James Shotwell Stand-Up Tuesdays is a weekly comedy spotlight written by the wonderfully talented Angie Frissore. Covering both known and unknown comics, Stand-up Tuesdays is your new source for all things funny.
This week, Angie puts a spotlight on Maria Bamford. If you or your comedy troupe would like to be featured on Stand-Up Tuesdays, please email utgjames@gmail.com.
Comedian and actress Maria Bamford recently released her brand-new special, “Maria Bamford: The special special special!” via Chill.com’s new direct-to-consumer video platform, Chill Direct. The move has Bamford joining the likes of Louis C.K. and other comedians who are cutting …
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Joe Rogan Self-Releases ‘Live From The Tabernacle’ Special
December 18th, 2012 James Shotwell We teased its release yesterday, and now fans of Joe Rogan’s comedy can rejoice worldwide because his new special, Live From The Tabernacle, is officially for sale on his website.
To be perfectly honest, we were so excited Joe’s special was finally available that we woke up a little extra early today to watch the footage before heading into the office. It goes without saying that comedy is a subjective art form, but the sixty minutes contained within this special had us crying with laughter again and again. Rogan is at the top of his game with …
Posted in Comedy, News Tags: comedy special, five dollars, joe rogan, joe rogan experience, live from the tabernacle, podcast, special, standup 2 Comments » PREVIEW: Joe Rogan Live from the Tabernacle
December 17th, 2012 James Shotwell Probably the coolest consumer-facing innovation in comedy in 2012 was the rise of self-released special. Whether it be a new hour-long video, album, or something as simple as announcing tour dates, comedians in 2012 followed the lead of Louis CK more than ever and began taking their business into their own hands. Next up on the digital special bandwagon is UTG favorite Joe Rogan, who will release his new Live From The Tabernacle special exclusively through his own website starting tomorrow, December 18. The special will cost only $5 and feature a full hour of new material. You can view …
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STAND-UP TUESDAYS: Eugene Mirman
December 11th, 2012 James Shotwell Stand-Up Tuesdays is a weekly comedy spotlight written by the wonderfully talented Angie Frissore. Covering both known and unknown comics, Stand-up Tuesdays is your new source for all things funny.
This week, Angie puts a spotlight on Eugene Mirman. If you or your comedy troupe would like to be featured on Stand-Up Tuesdays, please email utgjames@gmail.com.
Eugene Mirman brings his off-beat and satirical observational style and some visual aids to Comedy Central in the world premiere of his original one-hour stand-up special, “Eugene Mirman: An Evening of Comedy in a Fake Underground Laboratory,” which premieres on Friday, December …
STAND-UP TUESDAYS: Derek Sheen
November 13th, 2012 Angie Frissore Stand-Up Tuesdays is a weekly comedy spotlight written by the wonderfully talented Angie Frissore. Covering both known and unknown comics, Stand-up Tuesdays is your new source for all things funny.
This week, Angie puts a spotlight on Derek Sheen. If you or your comedy troupe would like to be featured on Stand-Up Tuesdays, please email utgjames@gmail.com.
On October 30th, Rooftop Comedy released the debut album from comedian Derek Sheen entitled Holy Drivel, featuring forty-five minutes of unabashedly honest tales of some of the horrors Sheen’s done, seen and had happen to him.
Recorded live at the Comedy …
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STAND-UP TUESDAYS: Dan Cummins
November 6th, 2012 Angie Frissore Stand-Up Tuesdays is a weekly comedy spotlight written by the wonderfully talented Angie Frissore. Covering both known and unknown comics, Stand-up Tuesdays is your new source for all things funny.
This week, Angie puts a spotlight on Dan Cummings. If you or your comedy troupe would like to be featured on Stand-Up Tuesdays, please email utgjames@gmail.com.
Comedian Dan Cummins recently released his third and latest album, Hear This!, on Jack Records / Warner Bros. Records / Loud Mouth Entertainment. The new album follows 2010’s release Crazy With A Capital F, which was named one of iTunes Top Ten …
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WATCH: Todd Barry On Conan
September 7th, 2012 James Shotwell Comedian Todd Barry made a special appearance on last night’s episode of “Conan”, proving in the process why he’s one of today’s most entertaining stand-ups. Fresh off the release of his latest CD, “Super Crazy”, Barry will be performing at Caroline’s on Broadway in New York on September 28. Watch as Barry effortlessly makes his material super-fresh for Team CoCo!
STAND-UP TUESDAYS: Kyle Cease
September 4th, 2012 Angie Frissore Stand-Up Tuesdays is a weekly comedy spotlight written by the wonderfully talented Angie Frissore. Covering both known and unknown comics, Stand-up Tuesdays is your new source for all things funny.
This week, Angie puts a spotlight on Kyle Cease. If you or your comedy troupe would like to be featured on Stand-Up Tuesdays, please email utgjames@gmail.com.
In this day and age, it’s all too easy to get caught up in the political correctness of stand-up comedy. Everywhere you look, some comedian is being forced to apologize for something said in a joke that someone, somewhere felt was inappropriate. Comedy is …
