Author Archive for Nate Rankin
Nate Rankin writes Comedy Reviews and Fiction because no one taught him any better. His fiction has been featured by Workers Writes, theNewerYork! and Used Gravitrons and is forthcoming in The Green Blotter. His work can be seen here: http://iamseamus.tumblr.com/writing You can find him on the Tweety Box @CommanderSeamus If you'd like to submit a review inquiry please send to nrankin22[at]gmail[dot]com
Josh Blue’s ‘Sticky Change’: An Annotated Timeline
When discussing how he met his wife online, Josh sweetly recollects: “I thought I was bidding on an Oriental rug.”
Ralphie May’s ‘Too Big To Ignore’: Annotated Timeline
Besides playing off his obvious weight, Ralphie takes on some serious political and social issues
Brian Regan: ‘All By Myself’ Annotated Timeline
This is why I love Brian Regan. He makes me feel less ALL BY MYSELF!
Jim Jefferies’ ‘Fully Functional’: An Annotated Timeline
Dirty words sound dirtier coming out of Jefferies’ mouth
Craig Ferguson’s ‘I’m Here to Help’: An Annotated Timeline
A hilarious summary of Ferguson’s heralded Netflix special
Geoff Tate’s Got More Than Potential
The company you keep says a lot in the comedy world
Brendon Burns ‘Pompously Lectures Americans’
The paradigm of a foreigner performing for Americans is at the heart of Burns’ 10th live recording
Dave Fulton’s Comedy Is “…Based on a True Story”
Hearing his stand-up is hearing someone who doesn’t need the laughs, but a man who knows that laughter must exist.
Getting Weird with Montez: Erik Griffin’s Debut Album ‘Technical Foul’
Griffin’s work on the show has proved influential, using the “Workaholics” mantra “get weird” on a couple tracks
The Independent Comedy Film, ‘Sleepwalk With Me’
Birbiglia’s greatest strength is his voice and extremely relatable comedy
Erikka Innes’ ‘Smells Like Nerd Spirit’
Erikka Innes combines nerd comedy with family stories and pop culture on “Smells Like Nerd Spirit”
5 Reasons to Listen: ‘Having a Beard is the New Not Having a Beard’
See which track will have you bathing in audio baby oil
The Diagnosis on “Stever Fever”
If there’s a running theme it revolves around Gillespie’s inability to grow up and the medication he takes to cope in such a life
Eugene Mirman: ‘An Evening of Comedy in a Fake Underground Laboratory’
Comedian Eugene Mirman’s latest CD is the first must-buy stand-up album of 2013
Mike MacDonald’s ‘The Better Bootleg’
A Canadian treasure, some Americans may be wholly unfamiliar with Mike MacDonald
