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Phil Spector Switches to Republican Party…

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Tom

…says he feels more comfortable in an organization in which the powerful are allowed to kill with impunity.

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New Material

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Tom

I’m headed to the Smiling Moose tonight to try out some new material. Check out my snarky comment in my twitter feed. Also: I’ve added a movie to my mini-review page. Transsiberian gets a B.

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Comedy Contest Season Has Begun

Posted on April 24, 2009 by Tom

So I’m in this comedy contest tomorrow night (Saturday), upstairs at the Royal Place restaurant on Route 88, less than a half mile off of Route 51. Ten awesome comedians competing for your vote. Only five bucks — just 50 … Continue reading →

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Comedy Night with a Twist

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Tom

I’m performing tonight at the Skittsburgh comedy show at St. James Place Tavern on the Southside. But, I won’t be performing comedy — I’ll be engaging in some other selections from the performing arts. Be sure to check it out.

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Ha! They’re Lame!

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Tom

With apologies to Christine, here’s a little homage to Cleveland. Note: Language NSFW Thanks to Mondesi’s house.

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A Thousand HD Frames Per Second Is Just Awesome

Posted on April 19, 2009 by Tom

But why does the jello stay in the air so long after bouncing? I-Movix SprintCam v3 NAB 2009 showreel from David Coiffier on Vimeo. Here is the first SprintCam v3 showreel, made for NAB 2009 exhibition. Mostly 1000FPS shots, made … Continue reading →

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Correction

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Tom

Contrary to previous reports from this website, I will not be at the Skittsburgh show at the St. James Place tavern tonight. You should go there anyway and laugh, laugh, laugh.

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An Actual Conversation With My Wife

Posted on April 15, 2009 by Tom

Me (coming home late): It smells good in here. Did you cook something with garlic? Wife: No. Me: Really? What did you make for dinner? Wife: Spaghetti and meatballs. And garlic bread. (long pause) Wife: Yes. The answer to your … Continue reading →

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Busy Week

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Tom

Come see me: Tonight at Howlers in Bloomfield ($3); Tomorrow at the Brillobox in Lawrenceville (FREE); or Thursday at St. James Place Tavern on the South Side (FREE). Your favorite comedian in your three favorite Pittsburgh neighborhoods. All three shows … Continue reading →

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Mini-movie Review: My Tale of Two Cities

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Tom

An ultimately inspiring, if sometimes frustrating, tale. There are only so many ways to tell the “Pittsburgh-has-gone-to-hell-and-I-wonder-if-it-will-recover” story. I’m actually more interested in seeing more about Carl Kurlander’s relationship with his wife. That seems like a lot of drama. Grade: … Continue reading →

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I Heart Fish Sandwiches

Posted on April 10, 2009 by Tom

Fourth Avenue Grill, Coraopolis, PA.

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Holy Saturday, Batman! I’m At the Smiling Moose

Posted on April 10, 2009 by Tom

I’ve been added to the bill for the comedy show at the Smiling Moose on Saturday night. I’ll be appearing with Steve Swanson, Mo Mozuch, and Greg Gerken. I will be the only non-alliteratively-named comic there. 7 pm. $5. If … Continue reading →

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Great Thursday

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Tom

Tomorrow’s Good Friday, a solemn day of remembrance for followers of the Christian faith. Today is Thursday, a good day to have some drinks and go hear a smattering of Pittsburgh’s up-and-coming comedians at the Skittsburgh open mic. I’ll be … Continue reading →

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More Pittsburgh Comedy News

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Tom

Check out these shows this weekend at the Smiling Moose. Chock full of great Pittsburgh comedians. Friday April 10th 7p Lisa Dapprich Jimmy the Breeze Steve Swanson Greg Gerken Saturday April 11th 7p mO mOzuch Steve Swanson Greg Gerken

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I’m Now On Twitter

Posted on April 4, 2009 by Tom

After spending most of my life training myself to keep my thoughts and opinions safe in the privacy of my own head, I’ve decided to join Twitter. Now all of my fleeting musings are subject to be unleashed on the … Continue reading →

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