The Nerdologues

It's March, which starts with the letter M. You know what else starts with the letter M? Mmm... donuts. ALSO - music! This episode is all (mostly) about music and features some fantastic original, never-before-heard songs by comedians Andrew Bentley, Bill Kenkel, Steve Persch and Claire Freidman, as well as a really touching monologue about music's power from blogger Shawn Boyle. Claire, myself and all-around creative fellah Myke Golliday also have non-musical nerd moments to share. Join us, won't you?

Tim Paul stops by to talk about Escape from Ground Zero (Opening March 11), taking his show "No Fats, No Femmes" to Ireland.  Make sure to a one night only staging at The Annoyance April 30th.

The first five minutes of the show are a podcasting how to.  After that Irene stops by to talk 40 Whacks, Podcasting, Directing, and more.  Look her up www.irenemarquette.com

Jimmy talks about putting his show up at The Annoyance.  We talk politics.  You may be bored.  You should listen.

Welcome back to the second part of our lovely, nerdy, story-telling-y February show. This episode features Nerdologues troupe member Bill Kenkel lecturing us on the futility of existence, film blogger Aaron Pinkston with an oral history of bad haircuts, and theater writer/producer/manager Byron Hatfield providing a tale of summer jobs that nerdy kids just shouldn't have. Once again our friend Matt Heckler lends his considerable musical talent to this month's proceedings.

IT IS NOW TIME FOR THE FEBRUARY EPISODE OF YOUR STORIES. Well, the first part, anyway. This show we've got improviser Steve Persch regaling us with a tale of contextual coolness, blogger Shawn Boyle sharing his fear of the apocalypse, Nerdologues troupe member Kevin Reader reliving the glory days of eighth grade basketball and special guest stand-up Mat Elfring (of Comicvine fame) sharing some tales from his time in the comic book industry. Additionally, this month we're joined musically by one Matt Heckler, an excellent folk singer/songwriter from the south suburbs of Chicago.

Karisa Bruin stops by to talk about going to Dartmouth, being a working actor, and being on a game show.  Taking a break for a little bit.  The show will be back in March.

Steve Nelson of Salute Jive and Rick stops by to talk about iO, Acting, and Second City.

Jorin Garguilo stops by to talk about Mike Enriquez for a moment.  We also hear about his time in North Carolina and about starting over in Chicago.

Tyler comes by to talk about Claymore, Black Wax, and Exquisite Corpse.