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Denver? T.J. Miller debuts a Fox comedy that looks DOA, and soon a Mike Judge collaboration

Denver native T.J. Miller can be a polarizing character in his hometown. Many in the comedy community see him as a local hero who's helped bring national eyes to the scene; others think he's a bro-down braggart who erroneously claimed civic pride with his "Denver" music video. Either way, though, th ... More >>

Comedian Rory Scovel on crowd tension, Bobcat Goldthwait and why Aurora didn't steal Batman from him

Baby-faced Rory Scovel has been lighting up the comedy world with his classic observational humor, mixed with context-free voices that he applies randomly to no particular jokes or bits (he's been known to drift into a German accent at random points in the show, and may or may not continue with it t ... More >>

Lewis Black on socialism, Louis C.K. and the new NRA app

The most common byproduct of politics is high blood pressure, and no one experiences that kind of pre-stroke madness like standup comedian Lewis Black. With his shaky hands, bulging eyes and unbuttoned suit, Black often appears as an out-of-work schmuck who writes angry letters to the White House an ... More >>

Fine Gentleman's Club to record album at Comedy Works on Halloween

Known for their wild, unpredictable comedy nights at Deer Pile, as well as several open mics around town, the Fine Gentleman's Club comedy co-op will attempt to put chaos to order on Halloween, when they record a live album at Comedy Works. "One of my favorite comedy albums, Dave Attell's Skanks for ... More >>

Jo Koy on the presidential election, sleep apnea and Chelsea Handler's benevolence

You probably know him best from his weekly appearances on E!'s Chelsea Lately, where host Chelsea Handler frequently questions his sexual orientation and capitalizes on stereotypes related to his Asian-American heritage. But Jo Koy isn't just a basic-cable punching bag. He's been climbing his way up ... More >>

10 things to do for $10 (6 free!) this weekend, October 12-14

Your bank balance is falling faster than leaves in autumn. But it's possible to have a blast without blowing your budget. Here are ten things to do this weekend for under $10 -- including eating breakfast for dinner, a Young Frankenstein Halloween party, and lots more. And six are absolutely free! ... More >>

T.J. Miller talks Dane Cook, Denver comedy and eating mustard out of a can

Denver native T.J. Miller is one busy comic. But even on the same day that his new comedy series, Mash Up, premiered on Comedy Central, Miller took the time to give us a call and chat about Hollywood success and why he still misses Denver. During our conversation, Miller was on the set where he's fi ... More >>

Denver's T.J. Miller hosts Comedy Central's Mash Up series, premiering tonight

Comic T.J. Miller will be premiering his new series, Mash Up, on Comedy Central tonight. Known for his white-boy ode to Denver, being stabbed in Get Him to the Greek, and feuding with Dane Cook, Miller has become one of the most recognizable comedians to come out of this city. See also: - Dive in ... More >>

Aurora theater shooting joke in front of Weston Cowden, victim's son, gets NY prof suspended

In the wake of the Aurora theater shooting, comics like Dane Cook and Jeffrey Ross were ripped for making jokes about the tragedy. Now, a New York professor has been suspended for treading into this same territory due in large part to a member of his audience: Weston Cowden, who was in the theater t ... More >>

Book of Mormon's Matt Stone and Trey Parker: Not the time to joke about Aurora shooting

It's been a tough few months for Colorado, and homestate heroes Matt Stone and Trey Parker know it. On Tuesday, the South Park creators talked to press at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House about their latest success, the hugely popular and distinctly brazen comic musical The Book of Mormon, which opens ... More >>

Ten most offensive pop-culture reactions to the Aurora theater shooting

While the state and country cope with the Aurora theater shooting, many have come together to aid the victims and their families. But others have turned their attentions in a completely different direction. Recently, a string of public, poorly timed jokes has attracted national attention for targeti ... More >>

James Holmes Dies: Jokey Twitter account has 39,000 followers and falling

As our posts about Aurora theater shooting jokes by comedians Dane Cook and Jeffrey Ross make clear, using the massacre to get laughs is dodgy business right now. But that hasn't stopped the person or persons behind James Holmes Dies, a Twitter account with more than 39,000 followers.

Aurora theater shooting joke makes Dane Cook first stand-up to play the tragedy for laughs

As we noted in our collection of James Holmes memes, bad-taste attempts to mine chuckles from the Aurora theater shooting have been proliferating on the fringes of the Internet. But last week, Dane Cook, one of the country's best-known stand-up comedians, waded into this territory, too, via an on-st ... More >>

Comedian Ron White on jokes, hecklers and stupid people

Ron White is best known for his appearances on the Blue Collar Comedy Tour with fellow comedians Jeff Foxworthy, Larry The Cable Guy and Bill Engvall. But his signature cigar, glass of scotch and conversational delivery has made him popular with a wide audience. White uses his personal life and exp ... More >>

Widespread Panic, Jane's Addiction, Michael Franti shows announced

​After selling out three nights at Red Rocks, Widespread Panic returns to the Pepsi Center for a two-night New Year's Eve run on Thursday, December 30, and Friday, December 31. Tickets are $61 and go on sale this Saturday, October 9, at noon and are available through TicketHorse. Speaking of ... More >>

The Westword Meth Project: Vote for your favorite fake anti-meth slogan

From ColoradoMethProject.org Tweet a request for fake anti-meth slogans and ye shall receive. Earlier today, we posted a blog offering alternative slogans for the fledgling Colorado Meth Project's new ad campaign. The ads are aimed at teenagers and feature gritty images aside such slogans as, "No o ... More >>

Aztlan is now a myth understood

Q&A with Zach Galifianakis

Game One: Yeesh.

The Boys Are Back

Malick, mobsters and Mr. Brooks.

Dan in Real Life

Cobbled together from better movies, Steve Carell’s latest is strike two.

The Rockies Are in the Playoffs, and I'm Not Sure I Can Take It

It's easy to like a terrible baseball team, but supporting a winning team is hard work.

Mr. Brooks

Costner's not bad, but this Brooks bothers.

Mnemic

Wednesday, January 17, Bluebird Theater, 1-866-468-7621.

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Some Kind of Joke

Cooked

Comic Dane Cook swings for the fences with ease.

You Got Served

For a fun way to pass the time, you could do worse than Waiting...

Humor High

Comedy returns to Aspen.