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2013 Stories by Josiah Hesse

• Gruff and Ready

  published June 6, 2013

  After more than 25 years in the comedy industry, Dave Attell has witnessed a lot of changes. “Everyone’s on camera... More >>

• Naked Laughter

  published May 30, 2013

  Sex stories are almost always funny. But what if the sensual yarn involves characters from The Facts of Life, or Jeopardy —... More >>

• Four-Eyed Funny

  published May 30, 2013

  Nerds aren’t known for their extroversion and spontaneous wit, but over this Comic Con weekend, Impulse Theater will cast of spell of dork... More >>

• Horribly Cinematic

  published May 30, 2013

  While some may prefer the fantasy, sci-fi or superhero aspects of Denver Comic Con, which wraps up today, you can’t totally geek out without... More >>

• Boulderover

  published May 23, 2013

  While the rest of the country is celebrating a revival of standup comedy, Boulder has had a difficult time establishing a laugh track of its own.... More >>

• White Light/White Heat

  published May 16, 2013

  Comedian Ron White is a cultural anomaly. He’s a tough cigar-and-scotch man’s man who supports the troops, but also a... More >>

• Rock-It Man

  published May 16, 2013

  For the past eight years, Curious Theatre has been honoring local icons who’ve been key players in shaping Denver’s cultural landscape... More >>

• Benjamin's Buttons

  published May 9, 2013

  Denver comic Ben Roy is relentless. Since his first album, I Got Demons, was released last summer, Roy has performed countless shows... More >>

• It’s Square To Be Hip

  published May 2, 2013

  Standup comic Chris Hardwick has a bone to pick with a certain urban demographic. “There is a growing contingency of ‘hipster... More >>

• Neuromedy

  published May 2, 2013

  Standup comic and Parks and Recreation star Aziz Ansari hates texting girls. “There’s always miscommunication,” he... More >>

• Great Expectations

  published April 25, 2013

  Combining music and comedy is a juggling act that most event organizers would rather avoid. But the Greater Than Collective has tackled this... More >>

• On Vinyl

  published April 18, 2013

  While members of various subcultures, from MMJ patients to juggalos, mingle in Civic Center Park during today's 4/20 event, vinyl geeks will be... More >>

• Stoned Age

  published April 18, 2013

  It’s difficult to tell who loves marijuana-themed shows more: comics or the comedy fans. The former get to dust off material they... More >>

• Clean Up Your Act!

  published April 11, 2013

  While the “clean comedy” label may turn some people off, it’s far and away the most popular form of standup, pioneered by comics... More >>

• Color Your World

  published April 4, 2013

  For the past year, Lowbrow has been rescuing art from the clutches of intellectuals and handing it back to inspired but untrained mortals. The... More >>

• Chris Tucker is Back

  published March 21, 2013

  We haven’t heard much from Chris Tucker in the last few years. After his arresting performances in Friday, The Fifth... More >>

• Boyish Humor

  published March 21, 2013

  First gaining national attention in 2006 with his Senior Youth Correspondent appearances on The Daily Show, Demetri Martin has... More >>

• Jazz Men Testify

  published March 21, 2013

  Since 2004, The SFJazz Collective has been taking the classic work of musicians like Ornette Colman, John Coltrane and Thelonius Monk and... More >>

• That’s the Spirit!

  published March 21, 2013

  In an age of increased cynicism about the supernatural, Source Theatre Company has assembled a series of stories by authors who bring sincere... More >>

• Home Is Where the Ha! Is

  published March 7, 2013

  After leaving Colorado for L.A. and New York, comedian Ben Kronberg gained a lot of momentum on the national circuit: He landed a gig on... More >>

• Cinemania

  published March 7, 2013

  Once dominated by cocky oafs, standup comedy has made way for the pop-culture nerds. A look at the top comedy podcasts on iTunes (the late-night... More >>

• For Love or Money

  published February 28, 2013

  A lot has happened in the careers of Adam Carolla and Dr. Drew Pinsky since they co-hosted Loveline, MTV’s relationship-related... More >>

• Jay And Silent Bob Return

  published January 31, 2013

  Like fellow ’90s upstarts South Park and Mr. Show, the films of Kevin Smith (Clerks, Chasing Amy) were dismissed... More >>