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The Seeso Seeshow
A podcast about Seeso, a streaming comedy channel with quotable classics, rare exclusives, and original new shows. Listen for interviews, commentary, reviews, and more.
Go behind the scenes of HarmonQuest Season 2 with Dan Harmon, Spencer Crittenden, Erin McGathy, and Jeff Davis. Season 2 of HarmonQuest premieres July 27 on Seeso.
Michael Delaney has been a member of the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater since it's inception in 1998.
Part 1 of our conversation with comedian Wayne Federman about Johnny Carson, in preperation for Seeso's upcoming original series, "There's Johhny."
Brent Weinbach is weird. In his new Seeso special, "Appealing to the Mainstream," Brent attempts to adjust his quirky personality so that he can fit in with the world around him, which would be valuable to his career as a comedian and entertainer.
Director Jordan Brady talks with Andrew about the creative process and the making of his new film, “I Am Battle Comic” — a comedy documentary about performing stand-up for U.S. Troops stationed in Afghanistan, Kuwait and Iraq.
More than just a story of trying to remake "The IT Crowd", today’s episode asks the question, is there a difference between American and British audiences?
Let go of pretension and leave your ego at the door as Big Jay Oakerson leads a pack of comics in a completely improvised show based on their lives and interactions with the crowd.
Tim Baltz and Mary Holland share stories about the making of Shrink, plus share commentary on the first episode, available on Seeso.com now.
From SXSW, Horatio Sanz shares the secret of ASSSSCAT, the Upright Citizens Brigades longest running improv show.
Henry Phillips is a comedian first, but he’s made a career and turning moments in his life into things other than jokes… things like songs, movies, YouTube shows, and more.
Laurie Kilmartin (Conan, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson) live tweeted her father's final days in hospice in 2015 and crafted it into a ground-breaking comedy special. Thousands joined in celebrating Laurie's dark humor including friends Conan O'Brien, Patton Oswalt and Andy Kindler.
Watch Laurie Kilmartin's new stand-up special "45 Jokes About My Dead Dad" only on Seeso.com
Last year, Ian Abramson launched an absurdly great stand up show and web series, “7 Minutes in Purgatory,” that helped raise Ian’s notoriety. But this wasn’t his first unique take on comedy, and certainly won’t be his last.
This week, Justin, Travis, and Griffin McElroy join Andrew Steven to talk about how they turned their podcast, My Brother, My Brother and Me, into a TV show. Plus they give all sorts of great advice that you should definitely follow no matter what.
Don't miss the premiere of My Brother, My Brother and Me on Seeso, February 23.
Fancy Boy is an Australian sketch comedy show described as “an itch that starts out small but quickly becomes a weeping sore and soon there’s not enough anti-fungal cream to go around”… so, you know… I think that pretty much sums it up.
This week we take a look at the Harold — the longorm improv structure developed by Del Close and made popular by the iO and UCB theaters.
Recorded Live at The Hollywood Improv, we gathered some of our favorite comedians, improvisers, and performers... this is what happened. Featuring: John Roy, Liquid Feet, Outside Dog, Sam Jay, Sean Conroy, and Zach Sherwin, hosted by Andrew Steven.
In July of 2016, KQED featured Irene Tu as on of their 20 Women To Watch — a list celebrating “20 local women artists, creatives and makers who are pushing boundaries…” In their interview, Irene said, “I think I am still trying to find my voice in comedy. I think I’m getting closer but I still don’t know exactly what it is yet…”
Ryan Gaul and Drew Tarver join Andrew to talk about candy, their comedy upbringing, and Bajillion Dollar Propertie$
Co-Creators of Gentlemen Lobsters, Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider, and head writer, Sean Conroy are back to talk about the show’s origin, plus we watch the first episode of Season 2 together — it’s like a DVD commentary, except it not a DVD, and the show is streaming, and we all have to hit the play button at the same time to sync up… Ok so it’s not quite like a DVD commentary, but its worth it!
Ian Harvie is more than a comedian, an actor, or a writer… he’s someone who attempts to find value and meaning in everything. And it’s this characteristic that’s a driving force in all that he does.
Ian’s first stand up special, “May The Best Cock Win” is on Seeso December 29th.
From support groups to road trips, Nick Thune fills us in on everything that went in to making his new stand up special, "Good Guy."
Andy Richter and the cast of "Andy Richter's Home For The Holidays" share their holiday traditions and go behind the scenes while making their holiday special.
"Andy Richter's Home For The Holidays" streams only on Seeso starting December 20th.
Happy Holidays!
Jessica McKenna and Andrew have something in common, they both grew up in Richard Nixon’s hometown of Yorba Linda, CA. This is where their stories diverge. Jessica went on to form the musical sketch duo, The Zach and The Jess with Zach Reino, starred on FOX’s “Party Over Here” alongside Nicole Byer and Alison Rich, and performs regularly on Eliza Skinner’s comedy rap battle show, “Turnt Up!” (which may or may not be streaming on “The Comedy Show Show” on Seeso)… meanwhile, Andrew hosts a podcast.
Joey Coco Diaz was born in Havana, Cuba, raised in North Bergen, New Jersey, and his path to stand up is unlike any I’ve ever heard.
Joey’s special, “Socially Unacceptable” is available December 8th only on Seeso.com.
Comedian Brooks Wheelan chronicles his journey from biomedical engineering to stand up to Saturday Night Live...
"There are a lot of talented musicians out there, but few end up on TV every night. So how did The Roots end up as the house band for The Tonight Show? Hint: it involves more acrobatics than you might think.
Music: Kanye West - “Jesus Walks” The Roots - “How I Got Over” The Roots - “Represent” The Roots - “Radio Daze” The Roots - “Walk Alone” The Tonight Show Staring Jimmy Fallon Theme"
Dan Levy shares the joke that inspired him to become a comedian and how it led him to where he is today. His new stand up special, "Lion" streams on Seeso November 17th.
Music: DJ Premier - “Change” DJ Premier - “Doomp Doomp Doomp”
Performer, writer, and comedy nerd, Dan Levy shares the joke that inspired him to become a comedian and how it led him to where he is today.
Dan's new special, "Lion" streams on Seeso November 17th.
Music: DJ Premier - “Change” DJ Premier - “Doomp Doomp Doomp”
Dan Levy's new special, "Lion" premiers on Seeso November 17th, plus we have an interview with him on Monday's episode. Enjoy this bonus stand up set from Dan and be sure to tune in next week on the podcast and on Seeso.
This election season, Saturday Night Live has treated us with Kate McKinnon’s Hillary Clinton and Alec Baldwin’s Trump. And since 1975, SNL has given us their versions of Presidents and politicians, some more believable than others, and some more beloved. Today we’ll be looking at a few of our favorites.
What goes in to being a live comedy gatekeeper? Hear from Beth Appel (UCB LA), Jamie Flam (Hollywood Improv), and Troy Conrad (Set List), together in one room talking about what goes in to booking a venue, producing a show, are more.
The Seeso Seeshow turns 1 today, thanks for listening this past year! (Plus an exclusive performace from Janeane Garofalo)
Politics and comedy seem to intersect a lot. This week, hear from Jena Friedmand, whose new special, “American Cunt” is currently streaming on Seeso. Plus, Scot Porch shares story of comedy and politics of a different kind.
Music: Koloto - “Fox Tales” Melodium - “Saturday Morning” Podington Bear - “Happiness Is” Podington Bear - “Origami”
Before there was a season 2 there was a season 1, and before there was a season 1... there was an idea. Go behind the scenes with the cast and crew to learn how Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ came to be.
What influenced Michael Schur and Greg Daniels to create Parks and Recreation?
Be sure to check out: - How To Do Everything: Episode 27: Big Flags, TV Shows, and Screws - http://howtodoeverything.org/post/10237430212/how-to-acquire-and-enjoy-a-gigantic-american - Bullseye with Jesse Thorn: Live in L.A. with Dan Harmon and Rob Corddry - http://www.maximumfun.org/bullseye/bullseye-jesse-thorn-live-dan-harmon-and-rob-corddry - The West Wing Weekly - http://thewestwingweekly.com/ - I’m Too Effing High - http://imtooeffinghigh.com/
Music: W.G. Snuffy Walden - “The West Wing Theme” This Will Destroy You - “The Mighty Rio Grande”
Doug Stanhope is a comedian’s comedian, which usually means other comedians think they’re funny, but more mainstream audiences just might not get “it.” But comedians aren’t the only people who find Doug Stanhope entertaining...
Music: Mishka Shubaly - "Dont Cut Yr Hair" Nathaniel and The Night Sweats - "S.O.B"
Freestyle Love Supreme and The Mindy Project's Utkarsh Ambudkar gets introspective with Andrew about each of their journeys, upbringings, and more.
Music: Eminem - "Lose Yourself" Flim - "Linker2" Jonsi & Alex - "Indian Summer" Los Amigos Invisibles - "Cha-Chaborro"
Right off their taping for Season 2 of The UCB Show, Drew Defonzo Marks and James Mastraieni share some of their tips for crafting a sketch.
Music: Breaking Bad - "Theme" Hall & Oates - "Rich Girl" Nico - "These Days" Seam - "Autopilot" Striker - "Full Speed Or No Speed" Viva Tirado - "El Chicano" Zoë Keating - "Sun Will Set"
Morgan Waters and Brooks Gray of The Amazing Gayl Pile talk about how they met, their love of bad television and what makes Gayl Pile special.
Music: OK Ikumi - "Heights" Weaves - "Buttercup" Weaves - "Coo Coo"
Chris Kelly (SNL, Other People, Broad City) shares how a tweet about Beyoncé led to sketch on Saturday Night Live, how interning at The Onion prepared him for the future, and how losing his mother inspired a film.
Music: Adele - "Hello" Erik Satie - "Gymnopédie No.1" Hamilton - "Aaron Burr, Sir" Melodium - "Lacrymae"
Scott Aukerman (Comedy Bang! Bang!, Bajillion Dollar Propertie$, Take My Wife) remembers what it was like to be 13 years old.
Music: Andrew Applepie - "Yes" Huey Lewis and the News - "Power of Love" Kenny Loggins - "I'm Free (Heaven Helps the Man)" Rockwell - "Somebody's Watching Me"
Comedian, writer, brother, and half of Dave & Ethan, Dave Ahdoot shares his life regret.
Music: Jonsi & Alex - "Indian Summer" Metavari - "Io, Apollo and the Veil" Podington Bear - "Happiness Is" Podington Bear - "Origami"
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This week, Mike Bonifer shares his story of attempting to find and make a movie with Bill Murray. We'll be back next week with a new episode of The Seeso Seeshow.
Music: Danny Elfman - "Traveling" Rachel Portman - "Kostas" Rachel Portman - "Welcome Home" U2 - "I Still Haven'T Found What I'm Looking For"
Comedian and writer Matt Dwyer shares his memories of working with Amy Poehler and improv legend Del Close on the pilot episode of Second City’s RVTV. Plus, learn why it’s called a ‘pilot’ in the first place. Check out Keith Powell’s web series, “Keith Broke His Leg” at http://www.getbroken.com and hear his full interview with Theo Von and Mathew Cole Weiss at https://soundcloud.com/allegedly/keith-powell. Music: Booker T. & the MG's - “Soul Dressing” Jefferson Starship - “Jane” Guitar - “Tokyo Memory” Link Wray & His Ray Men - “Rumble” Ludwig Goransson - “Community Medley”
Comedian and writer Matt Dwyer shares his memories of working with Amy Poehler and improv legend Del Close on the pilot episode of Second City’s RVTV. Plus, learn why it’s called a ‘pilot’ in the first place.
Check out Keith Powell’s web series, “Keith Broke His Leg” at http://www.getbroken.com and hear his full interview with Theo Von and Mathew Cole Weiss at https://soundcloud.com/allegedly/keith-powell. And to hear more from Matt Dwyer, you can get his album, "Inside Looking Out" on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/inside-looking-out/id1113824535.
Music: Booker T. & the MG's - “Soul Dressing” Jefferson Starship - “Jane” Guitar - “Tokyo Memory” Link Wray & His Ray Men - “Rumble” Ludwig Goransson - “Community Medley”
Writers and journalists, Scott Porch and Julie Seabaugh join Andrew to talk about comedy, Seeso, and the future of streaming.
Check out Scott's work at https://scottporch.com and Julie's at http://julieseabaugh.com
Music: The Album Leaf - "Twentytwo Fourteen" Andrew Applepie - "Good Mood" Hal Hartley - "Get Your Truck (Instrumental)" Marconi Union - "Sleepless" Melodium - "Minute2"
Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider, Executive Producers, Co-Creators, and Stars of Seeso's new animated show, Gentlemen Lobsters, sit down with Sean Conroy (ASSSSCAT, The SWARM) to discuss the show and screen a couple of episodes. Gentlemen Lobsters revolves around Garrett and Quinn, best friends and roommates struggling to survive the devastating reality that is being a twentysomething lobster.
From the Seeso Original show "Thingstarter," hear how Dan Chamberlain got into comedy and the type of characters he finds funny.
Music: Chambaland - "Never Want You Back (Taylor Swift vs Jackson 5)" Chambaland - "Out of the Pride Lands (Taylor Swift vs. The Lion King)" Jon Brion - "Cubes" Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross - "Hand Covers Bruise, Reprise" Yael Naim - "New Soul"
Tim Baltz (Bajillion Dollar Propertie$, Veep) shares his thoughts on Chicago, hard work, and comedy.
Music: Melodium - "Collioure" Porn Sword Tobacco - "I Love Riding My Bicycle" St Vincent - "Regret" Sufjan Stevens - "Chicago"
Jordan Brady (I Am Comic, I Am Road Comic) shares why being who you are is an important part of being successful.
Music: Chris Joss - "Tune Down" Film - "Paspell Unten" Los Amigos Invisibles - "Cha-Chamorro"
Matt Dwyer (Inside Looking Out, Hidden America) returns to The Seeso Seeshow to talk about his journey into comedy, fatherhood, and his favorite podcasts.
Get Matt's album, "Inside Looking Out" - http://astrecords.bigcartel.com/product/matt-dwyer-inside-looking-out-12-vinyl, and check out "Hidden America" on http://seeso.com.
Music: Making A Murderer - "Theme" Melodium - "Saturday Morning" Link Wray & His Ray Men - "Rumble 45"
The Pistol Shrimps (whose members include Aubrey Plaza, Molly Hawkey, Angela Trimmer, and more) are a group of actresses, musicians, writers, comedians, and moms who compete in the Los Angeles women's recreational basketball league. In 2015 a documentary film crew followed their season. The film just had it's LA premiere and is currently streaming exclusively on Seeso.
Music: Kurtis Blow - Basketball
After winning 11 Tony Awards, Hamilton tickets may soon be nearly impossible to find. But coming June 23rd, Lin-Manual Miranda is premiering a show on Seeso with his side improv/rap group, Freestyle Love Supreme.
Dan Ahdoot (Bajillion Dollar Propertie$, Super Fun Night, Stand up) shares his journey from med student to comedian.
Music: Aesop Rock - “Fryerstarter” Metavari - “IO, Apollo, And The Veil” Nappy Roots - “Aw Naw”
This week Dan Harmon (Community, Rick & Morty, HarmonQuest) takes us on a journey to "meet the Goddess" by sharing his philosophy of writing, storytelling, and honesty. Using these principles, we map out the first episode of Parks and Recreation using Harmon’s story circle, and hopefully we return to where we started, having changed...
Portions of the interview with Dan Harmon were excerpted from the podcast, Innovation Crush with Chris Denson. For more info on Dan Harmon’s story circle, check out http://channel101.wikia.com.
Music: Jon Brion- “Strange Bath” Ludwig Goransson - “Community Medley” Seam - “Autopilot” Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross - “Hand Covers Bruise, Reprise”
Recorded Live at The Hollywood Improv, we gathered some of our favorite comedians, improvisers, and performers... this is what happened. Featuring: John Roy, Liquid Feet, Outside Dog, Sam Jay, Sean Conroy, and Zach Sherwin, hosted by Andrew Steven.
Music: The Cure - "Close To Me"
Comedian, writer, and co-host of Seeso’s “Dave and Ethan: Lovemakers,” Ethan Fixell is also sometimes a dating and/or beverage expert. So what do all of these jobs have in common? Vulnerability.
Music: Hal Hartley - “Get Your Truck” Podington Bear - “Chimera” Roy Orbison - “Double Date” The Dating Game - “Theme”
This week, Mandell Maughan (Bajillion Dollar Propertie$, Undateable) tells her story from making home movies to becoming a series regular, plus she shares some insight for actors, improvisers, and plastic surgeons. #TeamKing
Music: Booker T. & The MG's - "My Sweet Potato" Melodium - "Saturday Morning" The Album Leaf - "Twenty Two Fourteen" The Diplomats of Solid Sound- "Who's Got the Grady" The Young & the Restless - "Nadia's Theme"
Amy Poehler shares her secret to making award shows more fun.
To get a copy of "Yes Please," visit: http://www.amazon.com/Yes-Please-Amy-Poehler/dp/006226835X?ie=UTF8&keywords=yes%20please&qid=1462160876&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1
Music: Jon Brion - "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Theme" OK Ikumi - "Keetley"
Amber Kenny of The Long Shot Podcast shares her conversation with Cameron Esposito, Sean Conroy, and Jamie Flam, about beginning, perfectionism, and haircuts.
To hear more episodes of The Long Shot Podcast visit http://thelongshotpodcast.com
Music: Jónsi & Alex - “Indian Summer” Ludwig Goransson - “Community Medley”
The week, Jamie Flam (Hollywood Improv) shares some clips from his conversation with Bart Colman (The UCB Show, @midnight, Late Night with Seth Meyers) about his love of comedy and producing The UCB Show for Seeso.
Check out Jamie and Bart's full interview on Gatekeeper. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/08-bart-coleman-midnight/id1085296499?i=366373369&mt=2
Music: Metavari - "Io, Apollo and the Veil" Passion Pit - "Little Secrets"
Last week you heard Wayne Federman (Stand Up, Step Brothers, Fallon) share an Saturday Night Live memory, this week hear the whole conversation.
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Music: Mark Mothersbaugh - "Sparkplug Minuet"
We’re back with more Saturday Night Live stories. Wayne Federman, Todd Glass, Kulap Vilaysack, Evan Shapiro, Matt Besser, and you, the listeners, share stories of espionage, tampons, Andy Kaufman, and more. Be sure to listen alway to the end for a suprise game.
Check out more great stuff at http://seeso.com and stream an extensive collection of hand-picked comedy comprised of hilarious, never-before-seen originals, quotable classics, next-day TV, hours of stand-up specials, bingeable library shows, and so much more. All of this is on demand and AD-FREE for $3.99 a month, no joke.
Send your feedback, thoughts, guest suggestions and more to @seesoshow and @andrewsteven on Twitter or email seesoshow@gmail.com
Music: E*Rock - “Shrink Ray” Exodus - “Biddu Orchestra” “God Save The Queen” Los Amigos Invisible - “Otra Vez” melodium - “minute2” Miles Davis - “So What” Milt Buckner - “The Beat” Silver Streak - “Main Title” SNL - “A Waltz in A”
Sometimes it can be easy to forget that a big corporation like NBC has people working for it that aren’t on TV. But like any job, sometimes they have those aspirations. Meet Jeff Ayers, a Twitter friend who, along side of working at NBC, also produces, directs, and acts in a lot of comedy productions on the side. Because of this, I was curious to hear from him how the ‘business’ and ‘creative’ sides of making television help inform each other.
Music: Alexandre Desplat - “Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close” Alex Wurman -“Season One Finale (The Greater Fool)” Ben Allison - "Disposable Genius" DJ Premier - “Change” DJ Premier - “Doomp Doomp Doomp” Jeff Richmond - “Theme from 30 Rock” Jeff Richmond - “Carol” MSNBC NOW News Theme
Kulap Vilaysack (Bajillion Dollar Propertie$, Who Charted?, Children’s Hospital) sits down with Andrew to talk about how she got started in comedy and how she created Bajillion Dollar Propertie$.
Music: Booker T & The MG's - “My Sweet Potato” Nine Inch Nails - “13 Ghosts II” Superman Theme
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Original Description: For the better part of 40 years, Saturday Night Live have been a staple of comedy on television. Starting next year, Seeso will stream it all online, everything from “Schweddy Balls” to “Dick in a Box,” “Land Shark” to “Blue Oyster Cult,” and more. This week, we look back through some of our favorite SNL memories, like prank calling Steve Martin, learning how to pronounce Cheri Oteri’s name, and searching for the best bar in town.
Music: Booker T. & the M.G.’s - “Soul Dressing” Breakmaster Cylinder - “Little Prelude In Something Between A and Bb” Couch - “Nah Dran” Dianogah - “Indie Rock Spock Ears”
From stand-up to sketch to improv, Matt Besser (one of the founding members of arguably one of the most influential institutions in comedy) is quick to point out that he wouldn’t be who he is and the UCB wouldn’t be what it is without his teacher and mentor, Del Close. Plus hear why stand-ups “should embrace, not revile, improv.”
Check out The UCB Show and “Besser Breaks the Record” at www.seeso.com. To read John Roy’s article on stand-ups and improv, check out: http://splitsider.com/2016/03/why-standups-should-embrace-not-revile-improv/
Music: Academy Award Theme Dead Kennedys - “Police Truck” Jonsi & Alex - “Indian Summer” Raconteurs - “Steady As She Goes”
Hear three perspectives on sketch comedy from Matt Besser, Avery Pearson, and Jason Horton.
Music: Aesop Rock - "Bring Back Pluto" Chapelier Fou - "Les Métamorphoses Du Vide" Koloto - "Fox Tales"
Discover the secret world hidden inside Max Weinberg’s old dressing room, plus learn a little history about 30 Rockefeller Plaza.
Music: Jeff Richmond - “Frenchy” Jeff Richmond - “Slummin’ It” Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass - “A Taste of Honey” The Muppets - “Together Again”
This week, Mike Bonifer shares his story of attempting to find and make a movie with Bill Murray.
To hear a longer interview with Mike Bonifer, listen to his episode of Story Worthy - https://soundcloud.com/story-worthy/finding-bill-murray-with-mike-bonifer
Music: Danny Elfman - "Traveling" Rachel Portman - "Kostas" Rachel Portman - "Welcome Home" U2 - "I Still Haven'T Found What I'm Looking For"
Hear clips from 10 different comedians who got their start at UCB. Music: Late Night With Seth Meyers - "Theme" Be sure to check us out on twitter at @seesoshow or online at http://seesoshow.com and watch The UCB Show on http://seeso.com
Lorne Michaels has been at “Saturday Night Live” for almost all of its 41 years, making SNL a comedy institution. His continued work and incredible track record has proven his place in comedy and cultural history. Music: Penguin Cafe Orchestra - “Perpetuum Mobile” SNL - “A Waltz in A” SNL - "SNL40 Theme" Be sure to check us out on twitter at @seesoshow or online at http://seesoshow.com
Comedian and writer Matt Dwyer shares his memories of working with Amy Poehler and improv legend Del Close on the pilot episode of Second City’s RVTV. Plus, learn why it’s called a ‘pilot’ in the first place.
Check out Keith Powell’s web series, “Keith Broke His Leg” at http://www.getbroken.com and hear his full interview with Theo Von and Mathew Cole Weiss at https://soundcloud.com/allegedly/keith-powell.
Music: Booker T. & the MG's - “Soul Dressing” Jefferson Starship - “Jane” Guitar - “Tokyo Memory” Link Wray & His Ray Men - “Rumble” Ludwig Goransson - “Community Medley”
In 2013 SNL hired the members of the sketch group, Good Neighbor — Kyle Mooney, Beck Bennett, Nick Rutherford, and Dave McCary. In just six years, the group went from posting videos on YouTube to staring in and writing on one of comedy’s biggest shows.
Last night, Ricky Gervais hosted (though some say roasted) the Golden Globes for the fourth time. But love him or hate him, there's a reason they keep asking him back. And personally, I’d be more than ok if they just kept alternating between Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, and Ricky Gervais as Golden Globe hosts. Be sure to check out the original UK version of The Office on http://seeso.com. And if you feel like it, send your feedback, thoughts, guest suggestions and more to @seesoshow and @andrewsteven on Twitter.
The Seeso launch is here. Join today at http://seeso.com and stream an extensive collection of hand-picked comedy comprised of hilarious, never-before-seen originals, quotable classics, next-day TV, hours of stand-up specials, bingeable library shows, and so much more. All of this is on demand and AD-FREE for $3.99 a month, no joke. Send your feedback, thoughts, guest suggestions and more to @seesoshow and @andrewsteven on Twitter.
Who are Sammy J & Randy? And what’s so special about a 1970s, live-action, musical, buddy comedy starring an Australian guy and a life-sized purple puppet? Sammy J & Randy’s “Yellow Pages Song” originally aired on "Good News World", (c) Network Ten. If you've still yet to join the Seeso Beta, use the code "SEESOFRIENDS" or follow this link: https://www.seeso.com/?email=%20&betacode=SEESOFRIENDS
This week Andrew Steven talks with Seeso creator Evan Shapiro about creating art and battling resistance. Plus we hear his story of how an aspiring comedy writer became a VP of Digital Enterprises for NBCUniversal.
The clip of Jeff Davis and Dan Harmon came from their podcast, Harmontown, episode 168. Hear more at http://harmontown.com
When Horatio Sanz, Jimmy Fallon, Chris Kattan, and Tracy Morgan performed “I Wish It Was Christmas Today,” did they know it would become a holiday tradition? Try to keep this song from getting stuck in your head.
From Jimmy Fallon to Lifetime, Saved By The Bell continues to make headlines 20 years after it originally aired. But what is it about this show that keeps it present in our collective unconscious? Music: Melodium - “Lacrymae” Marconi Union - “Sleepless” Saved By The Bell Soundtrack - “Don't Leave with Your Love”
There are a lot of talented musicians out there, but few end up on TV every night. So how did The Roots end up as the house band for The Tonight Show? Hint: it involves more acrobatics than you might think. Music: Kanye West - “Jesus Walks” The Roots - “How I Got Over” The Roots - “Represent” The Roots - “Radio Daze” The Roots - “Walk Alone” The Tonight Show Staring Jimmy Fallon Theme
What goes in to choosing a theme song? This week, Rainn Wilson, from his new book, “The Bassoon King,” shares how The Office theme came to be. You can get a copy of “The Bassoon King” here: http://amzn.to/1X6EtmM The music at the end of this episode was written and preformed live by Reliant K.
This week Dan Harmon (Community, Rick & Morty, and HarmonQuest) takes us on a journey to "meet the Goddess" by sharing his philosophy of writing, storytelling, and honesty. Using these principles, we map out the first episode of Parks and Recreation using Harmon’s story circle, and hopefully we return to where we started, having changed...
Portions of the interview with Dan Harmon were excerpted from the podcast, Innovation Crush with Chris Denson. For more info on Dan Harmon’s story circle, check out http://channel101.wikia.com.
Music: Jon Brion- “Strange Bath” Ludwig Goransson - “Community Medley” Seam - “Autopilot” Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross - “Hand Covers Bruise, Reprise”
They say if you have to explain a joke, you've ruined it... but that’s exactly what we did. Joined by comedian Owen Benjamin, today we're spotlighting some of our favorite stand-up from Seeso contributors. Plus hear Owen’s thoughts on writing jokes and trusting experts. Stand-up: Jonah Ray - “Hello, Mr. Magic Plane Person, Hello" © aspecialthing records Rhea Butcher - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFEyWS9frKk Cameron Esposito - “Same Sex Symbol” © Kill Rock Stars. Wyatt Cenac - “Comedy Person” © Comedy Central Records Music: Alexandre Desplat - “Kristofferson's Theme” LIz Phair - “Shatter”
For the better part of 40 years, Saturday Night Live have been a staple of comedy on television. Starting next year, Seeso will stream it all online, everything from “Schweddy Balls” to “Dick in a Box,” “Land Shark” to “Blue Oyster Cult,” and more. This week, we look back through some of our favorite SNL memories, like prank calling Steve Martin, learning how to pronounce Cheri Oteri’s name, and searching for the best bar in town. Special thanks to Joe Praino, Maria Spiridigli, Jason Horton, Cheri Oteri, and the Allegedly Podcast with Theo Von and Mathew Cole Weiss. To hear the full interview with Cheri Oteri, check out the "Allegedly" podcast on iTunes. Jason Horton is an actor, writer, and comedian, you can watch some of his original sketch comedy videos on YouTube. Music: Couch - “Nah Dran” Booker T. & the M.G.’s - “Soul Dressing” Dianogah - “Indie Rock Spock Ears”
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