This week on TV: Kyle Kinane is “Loose in Chicago”

This week on TV we see the return of six shows and six premieres including a new special from Kyle Kinane and a new movie from the mind of Christopher Guest. As the weather gets weary and the sun sets sooner, there is more than enough for you to check out while you surf your […]
Take a peek at Kyle Kinane’s special, “Loose In Chicago” premiering this weekend on Comedy Central

This weekend, one of our favorite comedians, Kyle Kinane is set to premiere his brand new stand-up special on Comedy Central titled, Loose In Chicago. As Kinane mentioned on his podcast, the title comes from the way he felt about the set, it’s a loose one. This is Kinane’s third hour with Comedy Central and […]
Kyle Kinane shows off some new tricks with, “Loose in Chicago”

There’s something special and homegrown about Kyle Kinane. It might be his everyman persona or the fact that he’s a diehard fan of punk rock, particularly coming up in the Chicago music scene. He’s self aware of who he is and what his vibe is all about. He once described himself as “uncle BBQ” which, […]
“Hot Tub with Kurt and Kristen: Live at The Virgil” double album announced

It’s never too early to start getting ready for Record Store Day. Hot Tub with Kurt and Kristen: Live at The Virgil double album has been announced for release on the sacred day for vinyl junkies, November 25th. Kill Rock Stars is behind the new release. Recorded live over two nights at The Virgil in […]
Portland’s Bridgetown Comedy Festival announces more performers and two stand-up special tapings with Matt Braunger

The 10th annual Bridgetown Comedy Festival is coming up soon – the weekend of May 4th-7th in Portland, Oregon – and they’ve made one last lineup announcement, adding a handful of performers plus two live special tapings with fest co-founder Matt Braunger. The latest wave of comics to join the Bridgetown lineup are Kyle Kinane, […]
“Talk Show The Game Show” turns Kyle Kinane into a wise pirate

If he looks like a pirate and sounds like a pirate…well, you might as well throw a patch on his eye and a parrot on his shoulder and ask him to dispense some wise advice, right? That’s the logic on Talk Show The Game Show, at least, Guy Branum’s new talk-slash-game show that gets to […]
Kyle Kinane’s “Loose In Chicago” to be released on limited-edition blue vinyl

Last year Kyle Kinane released one of our favorite comedy specials, Loose In Chicago. We liked it so much, it landed at #2 on our top albums of 2016. So this makes it exciting for us to have learned that Comedy Central Records just announced that they plan to release a limited-edition blue vinyl run […]
Kyle Kinane’s “Whiskey Icarus” premieres November 24th, let’s watch some clips

Uncle BBQ is going to tell some dumb dumb stories on November 24th. That’s right, gather up Miller Time and The Boss for Kyle Kinane’s first ever hour-long stand-up comedy special <p> Whiskey Icarus </p> will air this Saturday, November 24th on Comedy Central. Kinane is the stand-up comedian equivalent of your favorite drunk uncle. […]
Mock the Vote: the funniest political videos of the 2012 Presidential Election

Well, we’re here Election Day 2012. After what seems like an infinite number of political speeches, it’s now in the hands of us, the voters. So it’s time for us to head out to our local polling station and cast our ballots to pick the leader of the free world for the next four years. […]
Your first look at “Love” season two on Netflix

It’s worth a shot. Love returns for a second season March 10th on Netflix. Created by Judd Apatow (40 Year Old Virgin, Trainwreck), Lesley Arfin (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Awkward) and Paul Rust (Arrested Development). For those who missed season one of Love, the series is a romantic comedy starring Gillian Jacobs, Rust, and Claudia O’Doherty. It’s […]