comedy

Constructive Heckles

“You’re stepping on your laughs! Take a few beats before you start the next joke!”
“You kind of spoiled the punch line there by saying that same word in your premise! Change it!”
“We don’t care if that’s a new joke. Just think about why it didn’t work and try again another way!”
“Put that mic stand behind you. You’re the star of this show, not the stand!”
“That’s LITERALLY not what LITERALLY means!”
“We just gave it up for
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Robert Berry Comedian Bio

Robert Berry is a sinisterly clever comedian with jokes that dance between dark silliness to I can’t believe he said that absurdity. After an elderly gent told him after a show, “That was the best dead baby joke I’ve ever heard in my whole life”, Robert knew he was in the big leagues. Robert has performed in clubs and colleges all over globe’s Sacramento region. He’s opened for several talented headliners who had no say whatsoever in his booking and … read more

Norm Macdonald Will Be Missed


photo of me meeting Norm years ago

Yesterday’s death of Norm Macdonald hit me pretty hard. He’s easily my favorite comedian of all time, and maybe one of the funniest people to have ever done the job. I loved him before I was a comedian and loved him even more once I became one. His joke writing was equal parts silly and brutal. He wasn’t afraid to tell a dumb joke, but would deliver it with an equaled sincerity that … read more

Sacramento Area Comedy Open Mics

Here’s a list of the open mics in Sacramento and the surrounding area. Enjoy! Try out stand-up comedy today!

Monday: The Scoreboard in Citrus Heights (7691 Auburn Blvd- signups 730, 8PM show- hosted by Matt Medina)
Monday: The Lab in Chico (250 Cohasset Rd , Chico, 8PM hosted by Jesse Mitchell)
Tuesday: Sacramento Comedy Spot (1050 20th St, sign-up 730, 8PM show – priority to comics with guests- list fills instantly) PROOF of VACCINATION REQUIRED
Tuesday: The Canyon
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Christmas Potpurri

Last year we got this amazing Christmas illustration from a friend’s child. They appear to be barbecuing Baby Jesus. Tender and Mild, indeed!

Ian Pomerantz found a strip of  Christmas music on an item at a craft store and decided to perform it. The results are creepy and bizarre. CLICK HERE to check it out.

Is it just me, or is every Charlie Brown special super boring?

You’ve heard of Elf on a Shelf… Well get ready for crippling anxiety … read more

12/20 420 Comedy Extravaganza

On Dec 20th at 6PM PT, check out this amazing show featuring Brian Posehn, Ngaio Bealum, Michael Calvin, Jr., Derek Sheen, Wendy M. Lewis, and Johnny Taylor!  There’s an early bird discount and couples ticket options, and the money goes to these hilarious comedians during these tough times! Anyway, this is a damn killer lineup and you’re gonna get a lot of laughs. CLICK HERE to get tickets though EVENTBRITE. There will be a fixed amount of virtual seats … read more

RETROCRUSH guest stars on 6 O’Clock Dad Rock Talk

I had a great time on the 6 O’Clock Dad Rock Talk show this week with Cory Barringer and Court Hansen as we talked about the work of Bruce Springsteen! Court was a bit hesitant to win over, but my playlist and discussion which ranged from “State Trooper”, “The River”, “Thunder Road”, the demo version of “Born In the USA”, and “Hungry Heart” (which was originally written for The Ramones) may have convinced him! We took a wrong turn and … read more