Brian Posehn lands a book deal for 2018
Stand-up comedian, writer (Marvel’s Deadpool), and actor (The Sarah Silverman Show, Mr. Show) Brian Posehn sold a humorous memoir to Ben Schafer at Da Capo Press. Schafer took world rights from Marc Gerald at United Talent Agency, working on behalf of Dave Rath at Generate. In Forever Nerdy! Or How a Man-Child Lived His Dreams […]
Brian Posehn announces new album, “Criminally Posehn”
Brian Posehn, best known for his roles in Mr. Show and The Sarah Silverman Show, is poised to release Criminally Posehn, an all-new comedy album out on Rooftop Comedy, available August 19th, exclusively for streaming on Audible Channels. It will be made available for sale on all digital stores, wherever albums are sold September 23rd, […]
Brian Posehn has become “Criminally Posehn”
If you have seen or heard Posehn’s stand-up before then you are familiar with his nerdy, metal point of view. His reach can be pretty lowbrow– his 2013 album is titled The Fartist. Fart jokes, strippers, and marijuana are all in his wheelhouse. While his new album, Criminally Posehn, does have some new gaseous, raunchy […]
2017 in review: The 50 best comedy albums and specials #30 to #21
#50-#41 | #40-#31 | #30-#21 | #20-#11 | #10-#1 As we close the book on 2017, The Laugh Button staff sets up shop in a room and slugs it out to determine the best comedy specials of the year were. This year was a tough one – not only was the output at an all-time […]
Chris Hardwick, Jay Pharoah, Brian Posehn join “Moontower Comedy & Oddity Festival” lineup
The sixth annual Moontower Comedy & Oddity Festival, along with producers the Paramount Theatre and sponsors Cap City Comedy Club, have announced some exciting additions to the festival taking place April 19-22, 2017, in Austin, Texas. Additionally, single tickets will go on sale on February 10 at noon CST right here. The festival will once […]
Comedy Central cancels The Sarah Silverman Program
Send your condolences to Sarah Silverman because Comedy Central has announced that it is officially canceling The Sarah Silverman Program. Frankly this isn’t a shock considering the issues Silverman’s had with Comedy Central over budget issues in the past. Silverman even threatened to walk out until a resolution was reached where the Logo Network, a […]
Brian Posehn sells things
In a masterstroke of upselling to uber-fans, comedian Brian Posehn is offering a plethora of fan bundles around the purchase of his new stand-up CD, Fart & Weiner Jokes. The packages are available through the Relapse (his record label) online store and come in a variety of options. Of note, this package comes with a copy of the CD, a […]
The Slayer of comedy… covers Kenny Rogers?
In addition to various comedy bits recorded all over the country, the self-proclaimed “Slayer of Comedy” Brian Posehn also recorded two musical tracks for his forthcoming stand-up record, Fart and Wiener Jokes. One of the tracks? A cover of the Kenny Rogers classic “The Gambler.” Imagine cookie monster singing “You’ve got to know when to hold ’em and when to […]
Five Comedians Flexing Their Voice Acting Chops In Their Comedy Specials
Many of the biggest stand-up comedians working today use the element of skilled voiceover work & impressions to land jokes & tell funny stories in their comedy specials. Some of the greats that have laid the groundwork for blending stand-up comedy & voice acting include legends like Robin Williams & Eddie Murphy. If you’re looking […]
Comedy On Tour: Chris Tucker, Deon Cole & More Comics Hitting The Road This Fall
Been itching to see some new stand-up soon? Well buckle up, comedy connoisseurs, because 800 Pound Gorilla News is your one-stop laughter destination, unveiling a lineup of comedic titans ready to hit the road and bring the house down! Get set for a comedy carnival like no other as we dive into the sensational stand-up […]