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Episode 38: Royal Rumble 91

Our biggest episode yet tackles one of the best Rumbles in history: Royal Rumble 91! hear us break down this huge event as Warrior loses the strap, The rockers get serious and Hulkamania runs wild yet again. Plus thoughts on Roddy Piper, Saba Simba Virgil and more!

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UG! COMEDY SHOW!! Tuesday April 30th, 2019 ed.

UG! Just In Time To Ring In The May Flowers!! Come Enjoy The Spring of Spring w/ Some Dope #UGCOMEDY As We Bring You These Funny Folks:

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What DC Is Doing Wrong - Ray Gootz - Ep 84

This week we're joined by Ray Gootz! What comic is a hot seller on eBay right now? What comic did Marvel stop making when they didn't have the movie rights? Who did they try to replace the X-Men with? Which Eternal was in the Avengers? How big is Ray's collection of comic books? Why is it hard to sell comics at a comic store? If you're not going to read it, why buy it? What books did Ray lose in a flood? How heavy is a comic book long box? What is Fantastic Four Unlimited? Who is on the Midnight Sons team? When will they do a new movie version of Ghost Rider? Is Agents of SHIELD not canon? How young was Ray when he started reading comics? What were Star Comics? Where does the mutant Magma come from? When did the Spider-Man comic fall apart? Why did they get rid of Peter Parker and Mary Jane's marriage? Why do comics writers always want to turn things back to when they were kids? Which Spider-Man character is back in the books? Is comic book collecting a rich person's game? Should comic book publishers lower their prices? Where did Brett first buy comic books? Which DC event caused Ray to stop buying their books? What is One Star Squadron and which character is now a villain? What did Alan Moore say about DC's continuity? Is DC ashamed of their characters? Is it OK for DC characters to be uncool and corny? Why does everyone love Captain America now? What would Marvel never do? What do the people in charge of DC think of Hawkman? What is the Dark Multiverse?

Recorded 3-20-22 via Zencastr

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When Louis C.K. tipped onstage unannounced Sunday evening at the Comedy Cellar, just nine months after confessing to sexual misbehavior, he triggered a furious discussion over whether his resurgence was ahead of time or tone deaf. But in the club scene, where he forged his track record as a master stand-up, experts are recognizing an awkward truth: He has a sizable base of support among proprietors and also bookers of several renowned performance areas who would certainly be happy to have him back. On top of that, some comedians are defending him as well.

" We would, at this point, allow Louis have stage time," Gina Savage, the general supervisor of the West Side Comedy Club in New York City, said in a phone interview. "I've known him many years. My communications have actually been only specialist, which isn't to claim I excuse any type of element of what he did. However I do rely on my heart of hearts, he is sorry."

Al Martin, the proprietor of Broadway Comedy Club as well as one more club in Greenwich Village, claimed in a meeting that he would certainly additionally include Louis C.K. in a lineup: "What he did was wrong, as the papa of three children. When I became aware of it, I said it was wrong."

Nevertheless, he continued, "He was ridiculed in the eyes of a lot of individuals. I believe he's truly paid a rather significant rate."

Louis Faranda, the skill booker for Carolines on Broadway, the Midtown club that is a constant host to A-list stand-ups, likewise told TMZ that he would certainly welcome him.

As for comics, the "Saturday Night Live" celebrity Michael Che said in a series of blog posts on Instagram that were the subject of an intense reaction, "i have no idea any of his accusers. i have no idea just what hes done to right that scenario, as well as its none of my company. however i do think any cost-free individual has a right to speak as well as earn a living." (Mr. Che declined to be interviewed for this article.).

Similarly, the comic Michael Ian Black revealed his assistance on Twitter for Louis C.K., a position that was additionally promptly criticized: "I don't know if it's been long sufficient, or his profession will recuperate, or if individuals will certainly have him back, yet I'm pleased to see him try," he composed.

He asked forgiveness on Wednesday, claiming this position was "inevitably, not defensible." (An agent for Mr. Black didn't react to an ask for remark.).

In November, 5 women, all comedy colleagues, described in The New York Times episodes of improper conduct by Louis C.K., consisting of instances in which he masturbated before them. His television manufacturing deals were ended, and the launch of his film, "I Love You, Daddy," that included a series with actions similar to his real-life transgression, was terminated.

In a declaration at the time in which he confessed that "these stories are true," he claimed, "I will now go back and also take a long time to pay attention." The established on Sunday, inning accordance with the Comedy Cellar's proprietor, Noam Dworman, entailed "common Louis C.K. stuff," consisting of bits on racism, waitresses' ideas and parades. If he had actually obtained understanding from his time away from the phase, he didn't say so. Doubters, consisting of fellow comics like Paul F. Tompkins, questioned why not, especially provided Louis C.K.'s track record for self-deprecation to the point of discomfort.

" He made a career from welcoming the awkward. Unexpectedly this is beyond his powers to deal with?" Mr. Tompkins claimed in an e-mail, adding, "Where is the proof that he cares in all to retrieve himself? That he understands what he did was incorrect? That he has learned anything? That he has attempted to pay for his abuses with more than an enforced vacation? Program me.".

Still, various other funny citizens offered him the benefit of the question. Ms. Savage said not resolving his misbehavior "could have been an oversight.".

That he decreased in unannounced on Sunday was also a much reviewed topic among those gotten in touch with the scene. In New York City funny, it is notoriously tough for comics, particularly up-and-comers, to locate stage time at respectable clubs. Numerous have to depend on bringer shows-- that is, they need to turn out a minimum number of audience members prior to they could get behind the mic. Kathy Griffin, in a message on Twitter, stated this specifically influences females and minority stand-ups. "And Louis simply reaches glide back know his very own terms?" Ms. Griffin composed. "Gosh, does it payoff to be in the boys club ... the white kids club.".

Yet some gatekeepers have a different view. Many funny programs are separately produced and also the manufacturers run at the whim of proprietors that should generate buzz-- and ticket sales-- for their club.

" I have to place him on since that's what the proprietors are mosting likely to want to do," said Ray Gootz, a professional comic who creates numerous weekly shows around the city and has typically invited drop-ins. "At a club, the proprietors are going to want to place him up due to the fact that there's still loan to be made with him and also he's still a name. The various other point is he's one of the best comics of perpetuity.".

Mr. Gootz included, however, that if he were a club proprietor, he would not let Louis C.K. onstage. "There's many comedians," he stated. "I simply really feel that somebody who messed up this bad, regardless of exactly how good they are, there's no reason to keep using him.".

Derek Humphrey, another comedian and manufacturer that puts on a program called "Bushwick Bears" in Brooklyn weekly, claimed he would not enable Louis C.K. to visit. (Full disclosure: This press reporter has executed standup on shows created by Mr. Humphrey and Mr. Gootz, along with at Carolines on Broadway and the Broadway Comedy Club.).

" I 'd have to say no at this moment," Mr. Humphrey said. "I don't assume that the 9 or 10 months he has actually experienced has actually been the proper atonement." Yet he included a caution: "If he reached out to us at our program as well as claimed, 'Hey, I'm doing this brand-new product about everything that's been going on in my life and also I wish to discuss it. Can I have a forum?' For sure.".

Whether Louis C.K. agrees to do that is unclear-- a representative did not reply to an ask for remark. A Los Angeles comic, Jenny Yang, posted a number of recommendations on Tuesday on just what a course to satisfaction could appear like. Amongst them: Privately asking forgiveness to all the sufferers, and "if these survivors are still executing funny or perhaps if they are not, guarantee that they obtain jobs, programs, and also stage time for as long as they require with your considerable network of gatekeepers.".

Ms. Yang also stated that Louis C.K. must "take a full accounting of all the earnings these survivors missed had they hypothetically continued their profession trajectories without your enablers. Pay them that amount.".

If there's any occupation that would easily permit a comeback in the #MeToo age, it's stand-up. In the end, Louis C.K. doesn't truly require a studio greenlight or a network offer; he just needs a microphone as well as a room to work in, Mr. Tompkins kept in mind.

" He could absolutely make a living doing standup again, as this programs," Mr. Tompkins stated. "He could do funny clubs and also he can go back to movie theaters, I'm certain. He can launch his very own specials also if Netflix or HBO don't want to lug them. I believe he has a genuine possibility to change his life and also the lives of other individuals right, to be an example that individuals can change if they intend to, yet this set does not suggest to me that he's goinged in this way.".

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Wednesday February 8th, 8pm #knockinbootscomedy @twobootsparkslope Lori Palminteri (Louie) Nore Davis (Comedy Central) Eman El-Husseini (Montreal JFL) Chris Lamberth (Gotham Comedy Live) Ray Gootz (Roommates Web Series) Bryan Yang (NBC Stand-Up For Diversity Finalist) http://ift.tt/2kFYOEp

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Comic Book Club: Ray Gootz

Comedian Ray Gootz has a mission: to read and review every single issue of “Action Comics” ever made! 611 issues in, he visits Comic Book Club to help review non-Superman titles “Grayson: Future’s End #1,” “Hawkeye vs. Deadpool #0,” and “Uncanny X-Men #25.”

Check out the website at comicbookclublive.com to find out how to watch the show live! And follow the show on Twitter: @comicbooklive, @azalben, @jtsizzle, and @realpetelepage.

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The War - This is it! In the season 1 finale Punky and Megan wage their final battle! Annnd stay tuned after the episode for some fun out takes!

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Episode 35: Halloween Havoc 90

To kick off spooky season we got Halloween Havoc 90! Featuring Sting vs. Sid Vicous plus a great Nasty Boys-Steiner match it's a super fun classic WCW show PLUS we discuss Bray Wyatt and CM Punk! Enjoy!

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Episode 33: Great American Bash 90

It's a big night for Sting as he wins his first WCW title from Ric Flair! Also we watch the match Taker had with Lex Luger that caused Vince to say NO to hiring him. We discuss why Buddy Landell was everything wrong with WCW's presentation and it's the debut of Vader! All this and more as we discuss the biggest WCW show of the 1990 summer!

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Episode 1: Starrcade 83

It's the relaunch! The disney pod is now the wrestling pod and we are kicking it off with the fitst major PPV/Closed circut TV show Starrcade 83! It's a flare for gold but 4 years later is it still good? Andrew lee and Ray Gootz break it down!

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Episode 167: Home Alone: The Holiday Heist & Home Sweet Home Alone with Andrew Schiavone

This week with Christmas looming we do a double header! It's home Alone Holiday heist and Home Sweet Home Alone. 2 holiday stinkers. Andrew Schiavone and I tackle them both!

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Episode 159: Alien Covenant with Dennis Rooney

Dennis Roomey returns to talk the best Alien film since Aliens: Alien Covenant! But was it too little too late? We talk all about it!

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Episode 143: Pirates of the Caribbean Curse of the black Pearl with Christina Galston

Over the next 5 weeks Christina Galston joins the pod to do a deep dive on all things Pirates of the Caribbean and Johnny Depp! Up first the movie that started everything: Curse of the black pearl!

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Mark Riccadonna is one of my oldest friends in comedy and it was great catching up with him and talking A Bug’s life.

This is kind of the film Pixar wants you to forget about and we talk about why that is. Mark actually showed his young sons this film and they loved it. 

I think you guys will enjoy this one!

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Tom did something very cool with this film, he watched it with his niece and nephew. I thought that was great. I enjoyed the podcast with him. He’s a super funny comic, not a disney guy but he came to this movie with an open heart and mind and i thought we had a great conversation.

I love this movie myself because I love the relationship with long john silver and the boy. Very underrated in my book! Enjoy the episode!

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Before I first saw big hero 6 I tohught he film would be warmed over MCU. I was suprised to see such a mature fun movie that dealt with loss and how to cope with it.

My guest Jordon lost his brother many years ago just like Hiro so I loved having him on. His insight on loss and mourning made this a really special podcast because beyond superheroes big hero 6 is really about losing your brother and moving on. I love this episode. Hope you agree!