I've formed a new comedy troup and we call ourselves the Nefarious Wall St. Brigade...cool name, right. I have a couple of ways you can follow what's going on with us. Either the Nefarious Wall St. Brigade Blog or our Facebook Group Page. Join the Facebook page, come see a show...Just want to thank everyone for their support as I move forward with these comedy projects.
The Nate Darling Show contains the thoughts, views and musings of Nate Darling, Mel Gelbart & Larry Meade individually. They in no way represent the views of any other person, corporation or concern. And often they're satirical, so lighten up, Francis!
Thursday, March 19, 2009
New Comedy Troupe
I've formed a new comedy troup and we call ourselves the Nefarious Wall St. Brigade...cool name, right. I have a couple of ways you can follow what's going on with us. Either the Nefarious Wall St. Brigade Blog or our Facebook Group Page. Join the Facebook page, come see a show...Just want to thank everyone for their support as I move forward with these comedy projects.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Improv Battle
If you get a chance, come on down to the Sacramento Comedy Spot Saturday 3-14 and support my team 'My Favorite Shirt' as we take on 'Twofer' in an improv battle to the death.
Ok, it's not to the death...but someone could pull something, maybe tweak a hammy. Bottom line, there IS a chance of danger...and it's a paltry $5.
10pm Sacramento Comedy Spot - 1716 Broadway
Ok, it's not to the death...but someone could pull something, maybe tweak a hammy. Bottom line, there IS a chance of danger...and it's a paltry $5.
10pm Sacramento Comedy Spot - 1716 Broadway
John Keats
I had occasion to make a joke today that involved the English Poet John Keats...I won't write it here...you'll just have to ask me when you see me.
However, it got me thinking...how much do people really know about Keats? For instance, he died at age 25...and I'm still talking about him 188 years after he passed on. Thanks, education system!
Keats was one of the leading English Romantic Poets and you can learn more about him and read works by searching google...the site I had here isn't there anymore...stupid Keats.
Take a few minutes, read a couple poems and remember, I referenced John Keats...I wasn't making fun of him. I'm sure all the lads he went to school with did plenty of that.
However, it got me thinking...how much do people really know about Keats? For instance, he died at age 25...and I'm still talking about him 188 years after he passed on. Thanks, education system!
Keats was one of the leading English Romantic Poets and you can learn more about him and read works by searching google...the site I had here isn't there anymore...stupid Keats.
Take a few minutes, read a couple poems and remember, I referenced John Keats...I wasn't making fun of him. I'm sure all the lads he went to school with did plenty of that.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Thursday, March 5, 2009
The Adam Carolla Podcast
On my birthday, I found out that my favorite radio show (along with all the other talk shows on KLSX in LA) was cancelled...no more Adam Carolla Show.
However, I'm glad to report that the Aceman has kept to his word and has been podcasting daily from the office in his house. In the first week, The Adam Carolla Podcast became the most downloaded podcast in history with close to a half-million fans, including myself, downloading our bits of Adam.
He started small, just him and his buddy the Weez as his "engineer"...then the guests started: Dr. Drew, T & Bald Bryan, Bill Simmons, Dave Dameshek, Dana Gould, Larry Miller and DAG all came to his office. Then late on Wednesday, I downloaded a gem...a 2 parter including a phoner/skype conversation with tech guy Leo Laporte which was just a great conversation...and wrapping with Carolla answering questions from the message board.
What I'm saying is the little podcast that could is evolving and growing quickly...you might want to check it out...or listen to a whacky morning show...it's your brain.
To find the podcasts either go to iTunes and search "The Adam Carolla Podcast" or hit his website.
Just a note...there's no censorship on the podcast, so the profanity flows...you've been warned.
However, I'm glad to report that the Aceman has kept to his word and has been podcasting daily from the office in his house. In the first week, The Adam Carolla Podcast became the most downloaded podcast in history with close to a half-million fans, including myself, downloading our bits of Adam.
He started small, just him and his buddy the Weez as his "engineer"...then the guests started: Dr. Drew, T & Bald Bryan, Bill Simmons, Dave Dameshek, Dana Gould, Larry Miller and DAG all came to his office. Then late on Wednesday, I downloaded a gem...a 2 parter including a phoner/skype conversation with tech guy Leo Laporte which was just a great conversation...and wrapping with Carolla answering questions from the message board.
What I'm saying is the little podcast that could is evolving and growing quickly...you might want to check it out...or listen to a whacky morning show...it's your brain.
To find the podcasts either go to iTunes and search "The Adam Carolla Podcast" or hit his website.
Just a note...there's no censorship on the podcast, so the profanity flows...you've been warned.
More Jimmy Fallon
Ok...I went back for more Jimmy Fallon, his 3rd show...and I was glad I did. The monologue was much shorter and the bits more interesting.
He had a good rapport with Cameron Diaz...and taking questions for her via Twitter was a good use of the technology to include people in the show.
Having a dance off with Diaz...also very nice.
I'm not sure if he's hit his stride or not, but it was a step in the right direction.
He had a good rapport with Cameron Diaz...and taking questions for her via Twitter was a good use of the technology to include people in the show.
Having a dance off with Diaz...also very nice.
I'm not sure if he's hit his stride or not, but it was a step in the right direction.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
So I stayed up late to watch the very first episode of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon...He's got a spiffy set, a very good house band and it seems like a talented group of writers.
Here's the problem: Jimmy Fallon. He looked uncomfortable on stage, didn't know what to do with his hands...kept looking down to find his mark...hardly what I expected from a guy who spent several years on SNL.
And his interviews make the Chris Farley Show look like a Matt Lauer Today Show piece. He fawned over Robert DeNiro, then proceeded to talk over him when Bob decided to go into detail about the Tribeca Film Festival. "Lick it for Ten" was painful and slow....
I don't know if I'll check back in for more...maybe a good lenten penance for not being an observant catholic anymore. It certainly FELT like punishment.
How Bad are the Kings?
I've lived across the street from the Sacramento Kings for almost 2 years now, and I still haven't bothered to wander over to see a game. They are terrible...and if a good team comes to town, then the place fills up with their fans paying scalper prices.
As I write this, the Kings have 13 wins...and they've made a lot of trades but without a lot of exciting players coming to Sacramento...so how many games will the Kings win? Check out the poll and let your voice be heard.
As I write this, the Kings have 13 wins...and they've made a lot of trades but without a lot of exciting players coming to Sacramento...so how many games will the Kings win? Check out the poll and let your voice be heard.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
3 Things (that piss me off right now)
1. America's movie going public: The top 2 movies in our great country are Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail and Jonas Brothers: The 3-D Concert Experience. While I get the Jonas Brothers deal, Tyler Perry is horrible as evidenced by the 27% positive rating for his film at rottentomatoes.com
This is one of the 'good' reviews:
High praise indeed...you'll notice there is no mention of the film. America should be ashamed of itself.
2. The economy: Lots of mistakes and misdeeds by people at various levels, from poor, misinformed people who bought houses they couldn't afford to the people looking to make a quick buck off them to the government who let it all happen. Now we're all being forced to pay the price. From higher credit card payments to banks not extending credit to businesses...to the bank bailout and the new stimulus package...we're all paying the price. And I call bullshit on the lot of them.
3. Rihanna: Sure, this may be an unpopular statement, but I must say it. IF the reports of her and Chris Brown being back together are true, then she's just stupid. I get that she likely comes from some sort of abusive background, but she has both the means and the opportunity to get herself and keep herself away from him (assuming he abused her) and she's hanging out on an island with him?!?!? I'm pissed at her because she should know better AND because it sets a horrible example for her fans who may encounter a boyfriend who treats them badly...this makes it more likely that they'll forgive and forget and suffer for no good reason.
Like it or not, when you are rich and famous the things you do mean things to people you've never met.
That's all for now...
This is one of the 'good' reviews:
"Crowd-pleasing African-American filmmaker Tyler Perry has been heralded as an entrepreneur, a populist, and an expert on the wants of female audiences, but none of that would have been possible if he weren’t also an expert drag performer."
High praise indeed...you'll notice there is no mention of the film. America should be ashamed of itself.
2. The economy: Lots of mistakes and misdeeds by people at various levels, from poor, misinformed people who bought houses they couldn't afford to the people looking to make a quick buck off them to the government who let it all happen. Now we're all being forced to pay the price. From higher credit card payments to banks not extending credit to businesses...to the bank bailout and the new stimulus package...we're all paying the price. And I call bullshit on the lot of them.
3. Rihanna: Sure, this may be an unpopular statement, but I must say it. IF the reports of her and Chris Brown being back together are true, then she's just stupid. I get that she likely comes from some sort of abusive background, but she has both the means and the opportunity to get herself and keep herself away from him (assuming he abused her) and she's hanging out on an island with him?!?!? I'm pissed at her because she should know better AND because it sets a horrible example for her fans who may encounter a boyfriend who treats them badly...this makes it more likely that they'll forgive and forget and suffer for no good reason.
Like it or not, when you are rich and famous the things you do mean things to people you've never met.
That's all for now...
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