MONDAY, MAY 5th
ROBERT KELLY & JIM FLORENTINE ON CRINGE HUMOR RADIO - AUDIO CLIPS!
Cringe Humor icons Robert Kelly & Jim Florentine were recently interviewed on Cringe Humor Radio to plug their upcoming gigs and CD releases.
Robert was featured on The Mediocre Show, which airs live every Wenesday night @ 9pm EST.
Florentine was on The Awful Show, which airs live every Friday night @ 10pm EST. Both programs are featured exclusively on Cringe Humor Radio!
Associated link: Download audio of each interview here
JIM NORTON HOSTING CRINGE INSPIRED HBO SHOW
From Jim Norton:
I am hosting a new, half hour standup comedy show on HBO. We're going to be featuring edgy comedians, doing exactly what they do best in the only place they should be seen, which is uncensored on HBO. The tapings are over 2 nights, May 21, 22. Whichever night you come, you will get to see 2 shows being taped (so you'll see me, plus 6-8 other comics). Of course, we'll be featuring comics from Opie & Anthony and the Howard Stern show. I fought to get these taped in Jersey.
Associated Link: Click here for into on attending the tapings
THURSDAY, APRIL 10th
Something ‘Awful’ coming to Cringe Humor Radio
New York, NY, April 10, 2008 – Cringe Humor Entertainment Inc., today is proud to announce a new addition to its online radio programming. The Awful Show will be making its official debut on Cringe Humor Radio, Friday, April 11, 2008 at 10 P.M. east coast time.
The Awful Show brings a wealth of radio experience to the Cringe Humor line up. For almost two years the show has enjoyed success as a podcast, ranking them in the top 15 in iTunes’ comedy genre. They are also ranked in the top 5 on Microsoft Zune podcasts. All four members of the show have extensive radio credentials, including stints at highly rated radio stations around the country, college radio and even a NASCAR talk show.
“I often use the word ‘awful’ to describe my sense of humor,” explains Cringe Humor president, Patrick Milligan. “These guys have made a culture out of it. It’s always great to bring in people who aren’t afraid to make fun of everything, including themselves. They are a welcomed addition to an already proven line-up of radio programs.”
The Awful Show is headquartered in Reading, Penn., but two of the hosts are brought in live from different parts of the country. Although the cast is a tight knit crew, it’s important to point out that Tha Mike and Nerraux have only met Joel in person twice and Joel and Keyz have never met in person.
“I’m excited for what this means for the show,” says co-host Nerraux about joining the network. “Both in adding a better-quality live stream for our present listeners and the opportunity to expand to a greater audience.”
Already with a tremendous following, The Awful Show, is a fan friendly and loves interacting with listeners (commonly called the Bros and Hoes). They consider them their extended family. The show also has a rewards system called Awful Pennies for tasks that the audience does for the show.
“Since The Mediocre Show joined Cringe Humor I've been jealously listening to their flawless live audio stream,” says show host Tha Mike. “Now that we're finally getting the audio love we deserve, I'm proud of being part of an Awful Show broadcast on CringeHumor.net.”
“I consider this one of the greatest accomplishments we’ve had happen to the show thus far.”
About Cringe Humor Radio
Cringe Humor Radio is the only independent radio station that features some of your favorite comedians and online radio talk show personalities. Cringe Humor has been a voice for stand up comedy for years and has brought that same credibility to online broadcasting. The channel streams 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, featuring comedians such as, Colin Quinn, Jim Norton, Patrice O’Neal, Richard Pryor, Robert Kelly, Rich Vos, Don Rickles, Andrew Dice Clay and many, many more. The channel also features exclusive live talk radio programs such as, The Conte and Kenny Show, The Mediocre Show, BJ Radio, N3rdcast, The Schachter Factor, The Awful Show and the Hooter and Greenway Show. For more information about Cringe Humor log onto www.cringehumor.net and www.cringehumorradio.com.
About The Awful Show
The Awful Show basically started out as an idea in passing that avalanched into reality in a matter of days. In addition to the main show, the cast of The Awful Show individually records and releases their own weekly mini shows called “Awful Snacks.” A typical show usually consists of a recap of the casts weeks, birthdays, emails, vmails, Nerraux News, a weekly interview with the likes of Johnny Brennan (Jerky Boyz, Family Guy), Jimmy Pop from The Bloodhound Gang and Michael Winslow (Police Academy), to name a few.
The guys also play original weekly games against one another or with their audience called Screw Your Neighbor (SYN) or phone games Like Say It! or Price Check where they call anywhere from porn shops to Australian pet stores trying to get the clerks to say certain words or see who guesses closest to a price of an item. For more information log onto www.awfulshow.com.
TUESDAY, APRIL 1st
SERIOUSLY, THIS GUY ISN'T FUNNY
April 1, 2008 -- THERE's nothing amusing about Dane Cook, according to fellow comics and two Boston radio personalities who are about to name him "The Unfunniest Comic" this afternoon.
WBCN jock Fred Toucher, who co-hosts a talk show with Rich Shertenlieb weekday afternoons in Boston, says Cook is the overwhelming favorite in a tournament patterned after NCAA basketball's March Madness, where he's ahead of Jay Leno, Jeff Foxworthy, Carlos Mencia and Paula Poundstone.
"We were talking about how people laugh out loud at nonsense and Dane is a good example of that," Toucher told Page Six. "We'd listen to him and at the end of four minutes he'd change subjects, and that was it. We couldn't figure out when the joke was.
"And he's actually hated. People don't hate others they way they do him. At least Foxworthy panders to rednecks. Dane's stories are so weak you wouldn't want to hear them over lunch."
Cook, 36, has been accused of stealing jokes by Louis CK, Demetri Martin, Joe Rogan and others. And the big-headed comic is also known for his huge ego and his diva-like demands.
The star of such movie stinkers as "Employee of the Month" and "Good Luck Chuck" allegedly was also once tossed out of Smith & Wollensky steak house because he was so difficult. "His assistant ordered for him. He got a steak and sent it back three times," said one employee. "The chef was furious. Eventually we told him enough is enough."
And one insider on the set of the TBS World Series commercials Cook filmed last year said he demanded blocks of tickets for postseason games in return for filming the commercials for free.
"He doesn't recall ever being to Smith & Wollensky," said Cook's spokeswoman Ina Treciokas. "He did go to Houston's when he was in town a few weeks ago and ordered chicken, which he did not send back. As for the [baseball] campaign, he did it for free. In return, they gave him two tickets to any baseball game over the next three years, and he's been to five games so far." Treciokas added: "He is a triple-platinum artist who's sold 32,000 tickets on his last tour in Boston and 365,545 tickets in 25 cities over the course of the entire tour."
Associated Link: Read it on NYPost.com
THURSDAY, MARCH 27th
Cringe Humor comedian Steve Byrne has his own one hour special set to debut on Comedy Central this weekend. "Steve Byrne's Happy Hour," will be airing on Comedy Central Saturday, March 29th @ 11pm. Click above for a preview video.
Cringe Humor would like to congratulate Steve for his continued rise up the comedy ladder, as he has always been a hard worker, and a pleasure to deal with.
Associated Link: More Steve Byrne Goodness
APRIL TO BE "ROBERT KELLY MONTH" ON CH
In a few days Cringe Humor will be celebrating Robert Kelly's upcoming achievements as his Comedy Central Special is set to debut April 4th, followed by the release of his new album "Just The Tip" on April 8th.
Wanna preview the album? Click Here
Robert has been a great believer and a pioneer in the Cringe Humor scene, so shelling out a few bucks to get this wonderful album shouldn't hurt ya.
Plus if he sells 30k copies he gets to kick the VP of Comedy Central Records in the nuts. I did a radio show with the aforementioned VP and he does deserve a shoe to the ballbag.
Plus, we also hope to have a huge announcement concerning Robert on the site here soon....
Associated Link: Pre-order a copy of "Just The Tip" now!
MONDAY, JANUARY 7th
MILLIONAIRE COMEDIAN PRICK-WAVING AT IT's FINEST
Apparently Dane Cook brought in 2008 by doing a marathon 7 hour long set at the Laugh Factory In LA. Of course Jamie Masada's generic bullshit was quoted in the linked piece.
Reports say that Cook ran out of Louis CK material about 6 hours into his set, and finished by wildly waving his arms around while mimmicking a dragon. Dave Chappelle has sworn to break his previously held record in the ultimate show of "Nobody Gives A Fuck."
Here's an idea to you millionaire comics. Stay off the stage for that long, and let someone who needs to be up there perform. Yes, I know LA is a vortex for standup, but once your story gets into the headlines, no one will care the next day. Maybe Dane can use his spare time starring in another romantic comedy in which he chases the elusive love of his life throughout the cutesy 90 minutes. Yuck.
Associated Link: Talk about it on the CH Forum
MIKE DESTEFANO ON CONAN *VIDEO UPDATE*
Associated Link: Check out video of Mike @ a CH Show
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4th
CRINGE HUMOR UP & COMER TO MAKE CONAN DEBUT
Up & Coming Cringe Humor Comedian, Mike DeStefano, is set to make his national television debut (we believe) when he performs on Late Night With Conan O'Brien on Friday, January 4th. If anyone is able to record & post the clip, please do so on the Cringe Humor Forum
Associated Link: Click here for more info on Conan
THURSDAY, JANUARY 3rd
The great Artie Lange was featured (and thankfully not naked) in January 2008's Playboy Magazine. In the wonderful article, Lange opens up about his personal demons from his father's suicide, drug abuse, his impeding death, and relationships. A MUST read for all.
Associated Link: Check out scans of it by clicking here
Comedy Central is once again holing it's annual popularity contest, and our beloved Rich Vos is hovering around the lead. If you consider yourself a fan of standup comedy in it's purest form - take the time to click the above graphic with Rich's face.
The fact that Vos is currently trailing behind Jeff Dunham once again shows me how sad the state of mainstream comedy has become. Don't let us down!
Associated Link: Fuck Comedy Central but help Vos plz
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6th
DAVE ATTELL ON CRINGE HUMOR RADIO
Standup comedy icon Dave Attell was recently interviewed on Cringe Humor Radio's own "The Mediocre Show." Attell talks about his upcoming hour long HBO special, what happened to Insomniac, and loads more about the world of comedy.
Associated Link: Check It Out In The Cringe Humor Audio Archive
MONDAY, DECEMBER 3rd
COMEDY ICON GEORGE CARLIN LIVE ON COMICAL RADIO
This Thursday fron 1-3;30pm Comical Radio's "The Danny Lobell show" will air a special show with guests Ray Ellin "Host of Late Net with Ray Ellin" who is a regular guest on the show and COMEDY LEGEND GEORGE CARLIN will be in the studio taking calls from the listeners!! The show broadcasts in New York on WBMB 87.9FM or can br heard online on Both CringeHumorRadio.com or on ComicalRadio.com. If you have not visited Comical Radio in a while take a minute to check out their brand new site www.ComicalRadio.com
The number to call in the show is 646.312.4720
Associated Link: Tune In Live On CringeHumorRadio.com
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7th
Rich Vos Confirmed To Host The Cringe Humor Awards
The booking for the 2007 Cringe Humor Awards Show @ Comix has begun. 2x CH Award winner Rich Vos is scheduled to once again host this years festivities. Other comedians set to appear include Joe Matarese, Big Jay Oakerson, Mike DeStefano, Mike Vecchione, with many more to be addes soon. And oh yeah Jim Norton & Patrice O'Neal are rumored to be on hand to enjoy the show...
Tickets are on sale now! Click here to buy tickets and enter “CH1216” for an additional $5 off. That's only $10 to attend the cringe comedy event of the year!
Associated Link: Click here to buy tickets if you didn't click the link above, stupid
Norton & Patrice On Cringe Humor Radio
In cased you missed it, 2 Cringe Humor icons were recently interviewed on our very own Cringe Humor Radio. Jim Norton called in to promote his HBO special "Monster Rain" on the Hooter And Green way Show, while Patrice called in and killed for 45 minutes on Lunatic Radio
Check out the full, unedited mp3's in the Cringe Humor Audio Section
Associated Link: Check out Cringe Humor Radio!
Cringe Humor Awards Moves To Comix
Cringe Humor Productions is pleased to announce that the 2007 Cringe Humor Awards Show will take place at our new home, Comix.
Come down and celebrate the best & worst of standup comedy in 2007, as the annual Cringe Humor Awards debuts at it's fantastic new venue, Comix. Many of New York City's top comedians are set to perform, and we will also honor a standup comedy Icon as the 2007 Cringe Humor Legend. Visit the CH Show site in the next few days for latest information, and lineups
To learn more about our new venue, visit http://comixny.com
Associated Link: Talk about it on the forum
FOUR COMEDIANS ADDED TO THE CH ROSTER
Cringe Humor is pleased to announce 4 new additions to it's roster. Please welcome comedians Rick Shapiro, Kurt Metzger, Julian McCullough, and Geno Bisconte to the website
To learn more about these gentlemen, click on their names below to access their profile:
CRINGE HUMOR AWARDS SHOW POSTPONED
CH is sad to announce that we must postpone our Cringe Humor Awards Show that was originally set for Sunday, November 12th. The reason was due to schedudling conflicts with Carolines
We hope to have an announcement concerning the event soon
Associated Link: Submit Nominees On The CH Forum
Cringe Humor Joining Forces with
Mediocre Nation & Comical Radio
New York, NY - October 16, 2007 – Cringe Humor Entertainment is pleased to announce that two programs will be joining their already strong line up of shows on the Cringe Humor Radio Network. The Mediocre Show and the Comical Radio Show will begin their first week at Cringe Humor starting on the Wednesday, October 17 at 9 PM when the wildly popular Mediocre Show officially turns to the live talk format.
“It is with great pleasure that we can bring these shows live on our network to fans of the shows and the station,” says Cringe Humor founder, Patrick Milligan. “Anytime you can add one of the most popular podcasts in the world to a talented lineup of programs it is a no brainer for us.”
The Mediocre Show has experienced great success as a podcast for over two years. Currently ranked number 3 in the iTunes comedy category, the show has accumulated a legion of fans and has been featured in Maxim magazine. Now that they’ve conquered the podcasting world, they’ll look to do the same with live internet talk radio.
“The Mediocre Show sounded like a good idea over 2 years ago, now that we have over 110 episodes, we are starting to rethink that,” says Eric Tomorrow, the show’s creator and host. “However, we have gone too far to turn back. The next logical step is to join forces with Cringe Humor Radio and blow the doors off fake talk radio.”
The Mediocre Show will be bringing it’s own brand of laid back talk, and sarcastic humor to Cringe Humor Radio every Wednesday at 9 PM EST. “We look forward to interacting with fans live every week, instead of waiting for the voicemails to roll in.”
For years Comical Radio has entertained comedy fans while with New York’s 87.9 FM, The Biz, a student run radio station at Baruch College. Host Danny Lobell has worked as a comedian since he was 16. The show features fellow comedians Chris Iacono, Katy Olsen and David Kasten. Each week the show talks about the world of comedy with some of the biggest names in the business. On Friday, October 12, Comical gave us a sneak peak into their world with guests Sussie Essman (Curb Your Enthusiasm) and the legendary Pat Cooper.
“After breaking bread with Danny and playing ping pong at a computer store for about a half hour I now realize that he can talk to pretty much anyone,” says Cringe Humor Radio program director Cris Italia. “That makes him fearless on the radio and that’s what we love about his style.”
You can catch Comical Radio as they make their official Cringe Humor Debut on Friday, October 19 at 1 PM.
About Cringe Humor Radio
Cringe Humor Radio is the only independent radio station that features some of your favorite comedians and online radio talk show personalities. Cringe Humor has been a voice for stand up comedy for years and now we bring that same credibility to online broadcasting. The channel streams 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, featuring comedians such as, Colin Quinn, Jim Norton, Patrice O’Neal, Richard Pryor, Robert Kelly, Rich Vos, Don Rickles, Andrew Dice Clay and many, many more. The channel also features live talk radio programs such as, LunaticRadio.com Show, The Conte and Kenny Show, Chaos Radio Show, BJ Radio, N3rdcast, The Schachter Factor, Aristocrats Radio and the Hooter and Greenway Show. For more information about Cringe Humor log onto www.cringehumor.net and www.cringehumorradio.com.
About Comical Radio
Live from the studios of Baruch College’s WBMB 87.9 “The Biz”, Comical Radio features some of the best names in comedy each week. This show may be regulated by the FCC, but make no mistake hosts, Danny Lobell, Chris Iacano, David Kasten and Katy Olsen will use their unique brand of humor to keep you laughing and wanting more. For more information go to www.comicalradio.com.
About The Mediocre Show
In 2005, The Mediocre Show set out to create a talk show that the average masses could connect with. What followed could only be described as a firestorm of fake talk radio. Eric and Matt broadcast weekly from Philadelphia, to a group of dedicated worldwide fans that call themselves the Mediocre Nation. The show features weekly segments, listener calls, and independent music. Sit back, grab yourself a beer and enjoy your journey to the middle of the road. For more information log onto www.mediocreshow.com.
Comedy News: More Norton Happenings
- Jim Norton will further solidify his status as a standup comedy legend when his hour long HBO special "Monster Rain" debuts this Saturday, October 13th @ 10pm
- Unable to watch "Monster Rain" this Saturday night? Pick up a copy of the special on DVD this Tuesday. Click here to get yours now
- Norton made his 5th appearance on the Tonight Show this past Monday night, and it was arguably his best performance yet. Did you miss it? Watch the video below:
NEW YORK, October 4, 2007 -- Paris Hilton vs. Dick Cheney? YouTube vs. Porn? Michael Vick vs. Michael Richards? COMEDY CENTRAL has picked up "The Root of All Evil," a new series in which Lewis Black puts pop culture on trial and presides over the comedic proceedings, it was announced today by Lauren Corrao, executive vice president, original programming and development, COMEDY CENTRAL. The series will premiere in March 2008.
Moderated by Lewis Black, "The Root of All Evil" pits two people such as Paris Hilton and Dick Cheney or pop culture topics such as You Tube vs. Porn against each other in an open debate setting. A rotating group of comedians will take the stage and argue who or what is most evil with Black making the final decision between the two.
"Who better to serve as the great decider for all that is evil than Lewis Black? We are thrilled to be working with him on a new series that embraces his insight and personality. He has been a mainstay on COMEDY CENTRAL for years with his hosting gigs, numerous stand-up specials and his trademark 'Back in Black' segments on 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,'" said Corrao.
"I am thrilled to become a part of popular culture by being the self-proclaimed decider of what is evil in our popular culture and by the end of the show's run I will no doubt have to judge myself," said Black. Click Here To Read More...
Will this be a watered down Tough Crowd? Will Comedy Central neglect it? Will it feature NYC Comedians? Will I stop asking questions?
Associated Link: Talk about it, assholes
CH Events: The 2007 Cringe Humor Awards Show
It's that time again for Cringe Humor to make an ass out of it's self at the New York Comedy Festival
On Sunday, November 11th we will hold the latest edition of the Cringe Humor Awards Show
Performers will be announced soon!
Will we pull it off? Or will it be a train wreck like last year? There's only one way to find out!
Until then, check out the TENTATIVE categories & nominees on the Cringe Humor Forum.
ANY FEEDBACK IS APPRECIATED
Associated Link: Click here to participate
Dane Cook Stealing From Chicago?
On Tuesday, the great Ron & Fez Show played audio of the previously mentioned Dane Cook song "Forward" and compared it to Chicago's "Hard For Me To Say I'm Sorry." The evidence against Dane is once again strong...Below is audio of the segment that aired on Ron & Fez, you decide for yourself:
Rob Shapiro Is A Douchebag
Former child star & current NYC Underground Comedy icon John Femia has posted a fantastic blog about his dealings with Rick Shapiro's twin brother Rob. Cringe Humor ran into Rob several years ago when taping "Full Metal Comedy" outside of the Comedy Cellar. CH posted a pic of Rob in which we described his silliness as "retarded." Shapiro took offense to that, and harassed Robert Kelly to have it taken off the site. Then the psychopathic emails for spots on CH Shows from Rob began pouring in, but we ignored him. Seems like Rob is now harassing other producers & comedians for stage time, and John Femia has wonderfully detailed it on his MySpace blog. Check it out...
Associated Link: Click here to read John's blog
Video Update: Don't Fuck With Godfrey
TMZ.com has posted a video of former CH Show host Godfrey giving a verbal beat down to a patron that accused him of hitting on his girl outside the Laugh Factory. Jamie Masada won't take action against Godfrey because he never once said "Nigger" during the exchange.
Here's to hoping Godfrey will return to NYC soon and maybe actually reply to my emails about spots on future CH shows
Associated Link: Check out the vid on TMZ.com
"Cash Cab" host, and featured CH comedian Ben Bailey made his glorious return to standup at the Comedy Cellar Boat Ride this past Monday night. Ben opened up his set with his classic "Ben Bailey Blvd." routine that garnered an applause break from the crowd. Ben did have some rust on him though, as he forgot the ending to his dialing the wrong phone number routine. Ben admitted this was the first time in 7 months he's been on stage due to his busy shooting schedule and family.
Here's to hoping Ben gets up more often as he is truly one of NYC's funniest.
Associated Link: Check out this old interview CH did with Ben
First Merv Griffin dies, and now the PC Police are at it again and have deemed recent performances by comedians Eddie Griffin & Kathy Griffin to be a li'l too risqué.
Eddie was pulled off stage at a fund raiser for using the N-Word a too much. (Click here to read about it)
Kathy (no relation to Eddie) is now the victim of a religious witch hunt after making a Jesus joke at the Emmy Awards during her acceptance speech (read about that here).
While both Griffins are hideously awful has-beens on stage, it is once again frustrating to see how standup comedians are crucified for expressing themselves. It will be scary to see how much more this country will censor the art form in the next few years. What a bunch of pussies we have become.
Let it be known that the only Griffin CH finds funny is this man:
And may God have mercy on anyone's soul who tries to censor him!
Like that sweet design you see above this text? Do you think it would look great on a t-shirt?
Well the folks @ XRatedShirts.com have finally got off their asses and now you can order the new Cringe Humor Shirts online.
Once you get one, take a pic and send it in so we can post it on the site here