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Why Bill Hicks' Long-Ago Assaults on Stupidity Still Matter Today

Why Bill Hicks’ Long-Ago Assaults on Stupidity Still Matter Today

A truism of comedy is that jokes generally have short built-in life spans. Yet decades later, Bill Hicks remains almost inexhaustibly re-listenable.

The Kids in the Hall: Return of the 'Comedy Punks'

The Kids in the Hall: Return of the ‘Comedy Punks’

Mike Tiano traces the winding road that brought the beloved Canadian comedy troupe Kids in the Hall back to television.

Phil Austin of the Firesign Theatre (1941-2015): An Appreciation

Phil Austin of the Firesign Theatre (1941-2015): An Appreciation

Mike Tiano remembers the late Phil Austin, who left a rich legacy of comedy with the Firesign Theatre.

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Mojo Nixon, “Don Henley Must Die” from Otis (1990): One Track Mind

Any time Don Henley speaks, either to blast fans for using smartphones at concerts or to sue someone, I think about Mojo Nixon.

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Monty Python’s Total Rubbish: The Complete Collection (2014)

‘Monty Python’s Total Rubbish’ collects all nine of their UK albums into one hilarious box set.

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Gimme Five: Things the Music Industry Can Learn from ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic

A number of important lessons emerge from “Weird Al” Yankovic’s new triumph.

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Forgotten series: Jim Stafford – Jim Stafford (1974)

Jim Stafford’s debut album sported four Top 40 hits both in 1973 and ’74. Unfortunately or fortunately, depending on how you now look at the man and his music, he became more known for his novelty, somewhat goofy tunes You May Also Like: Kyte – ‘Kyte’ (2009): Forgotten Series JoRead More