I know the season started. But I’m really busy, okay? And after seeing a few games, I think a lot of teams fall into a few categories. We already sort of know where teams will land, but the shortened season might make for some interesting changes. At the very least, a lot of teams already have an identity.
Lots of people and institutions had a blast in 2011. But, some are really looking forward to throwing out their 2011 Majestic Steeds calendar and putting up a new 2012 Glorious Horses calendar. Here is a humble blog post for those who won and lost in the two oh one one.
The Hostage Situation podcast returns! This time, Steve Cronin interviews NYC stand-out stand-ups Dan St. Germain and Mike Recine. Dan and Mike discuss doing terrible shows for your parents, and opening up for weird musical acts. They talk about their recent trip to the Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, and the dangers of a ill-placed AIDS joke. Have a listen, and check out Hostage Situation (the actual show!) every Saturday at 9 pm at The Village Lantern.
In this exciting ep of Hostage Situation, Steve Cronin interviews New York luminaries Andy Haynes and Adam Newman. They discuss starting out in different cities, the philosophical connection between basketball and comedy, and fish puns. Whoooo boy, are there fish puns. Take a listen and enjoy! (PS, there’s a great deleted scene at the end if you want to listen all the way through.)
And we’re back! Steve Cronin interviews the amazing and hilarious Emma Willmann, from the Women in Comedy Festival and the Boston Comedy Festival. They discuss the crazy things that happened moments before this podcast taping (seriously), along with other important comedy goings-on. They talk worst shows ever, best comedy specials ever, and their own personal Mt. Rushmore of performers. Have a listen, and catch Steve and Emma every Saturday at 9 pm.
Fourth time’s a charm! In this installment of The Village Lantern Podcast, Steve Cronin talks to NYC rising stars Akaash Singh and Andrew Schulz about the fine, fine craft of getting punched during a show. They discuss the disastrous set up of The Village Lantern, the worst shows they’ve ever done, and the catchiness of “Don’t Stop Believing.” Then, things get real philosophical. I’m serious, they really do! Enjoy the podcast, and download the previous three on iTunes.
This one’s a charm! The Village Lantern Podcast returns with me, Steve Cronin, interviewing NYC stand-out and Lantern regular Liz Miele. We talk about the myth of talent, the horror of college shows, and Liz gets racist. But recovers nicely! Take a listen, and then come see the Hostage Situation this Saturday at 9 pm. See you there!
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1. If you blame, attack, criticize, or demean the audience or the venue, neither one will want to see you again. (Exception: if someone heckles you, go after them if you want. But if you start the trouble, go ahead and erase that place from your Google maps, because you won’t be going there again.)
2. The quality of any show, at any time, is determined by you. If you decide it’s a crappy show, it’s gonna be a long set.
3. Small audiences do not mean bad audiences.
4. If a joke or a bit doesn’t go the way you want it to, acknowledge that to the audience. They’re feeling the same things that you’re feeling. They didn’t pay to see Pacino in Merchant of Venice, they paid to see you say things about you.
5. Enjoy your stage time. You don’t ever, ever, have to perform. You get to perform. (Note: This is hard sometimes.)
6. If someone tells you to tell them a joke, ask them if they would work for free.
7. No topic is off limits if it’s a good joke. With some topics, your jokes have to be really, really, really good.
8. If you’re saying, “Oh, I’ve got to do more stand-up,” you probably have no intention whatsoever of doing that.
9. Be mentally prepared to wait around a long time before going on stage.
10. Be on time. If you are running late, let someone know. Call the venue if you have to.
11. Set your default mood to “nice.” Thank the host and the manager/booker. They’re giving you things that they don’t have to give you.
12. Comedy is a cruel mistress. But if you respect it, it will, eventually, show you respect. If you disrespect it, it will throw all your clothes and belongings out the window. In the rain.
13. If you’re making preachy lists about stuff, make damn sure you also write and get on stage that very same day.
