While walking the rocky beach by the Montauk lighthouse,
Posted on 07/24/2008 at 01:54 PM by Andrew J. Lederer

I told a little kid, standing with his family, that if he found a rock with the letter Q on it (I think I said it had to be on the underside), it would provide him with the secret to everlasting happiness. A few minutes later, I heard him s . . . more . . .

The climb to the top
Posted on 07/24/2008 at 12:15 PM by Steve Burr

I'm in one of my favorite places to work this week, San Antonio, TX. They have a great attraction here called the Riverwalk which is basically a river that winds it's way through the downtown area and is lined with bars, restaurants, hotels and souv . . . more . . .

I need some help with this.
Posted on 07/24/2008 at 10:13 AM by Sam Garrett

So I saw Cosby, missed out on seeing Carlin, which I am very pissed about BTW (Dude was in Stamford less than two months ago for a buy one get one free ticket show at the same place I saw Cosby.) But not wanting to hold on to angst like its 1999, I t . . . more . . .

The Best of the NYC Underground Comedy Festival DVD filming TONIGHT!
Posted on 07/24/2008 at 09:19 AM by Josh Homer

Guys we interrupt the Estelle Getty news, We're filming "The Best of the NYC Underground Comedy Festival DVD" live, tonight! Thursday, July 24, 2008 7:30pm At: The Theater at Ha! 163 West 46th Street New York, NY . . . more . . .

Angel (Madonna)
Posted on 07/24/2008 at 08:19 AM by April Brucker

Today I was telling my friend Sadia about the various losers I have been with. After I regaled her with tales of the Junkie and his utter stupidity I started to talk about my current dude and it brought me back to how we even hooked up in the first . . . more . . .

In The Rite-Aid Parking Lot
Posted on 07/23/2008 at 09:19 PM by Dave Robison

Every evening I stop off at a local Rite-Aid drugstore to buy my pack of evening cigarettes and a gallon of Milo's Tea. This evening when I stopped, I saw something that may be only funny to me. Laying . . . more . . .

Another Soapboxer in Living Color
Posted on 07/23/2008 at 06:40 AM by Mindy Matijasevic

Now that I am between jobs, I am trying to get to certain places that I either couldn't because I would be working that night or because I was tired and wanted to veg out at home on my evenings off. Last night, I had plans with a friend to do a comed . . . more . . .

And you thought Obama didn't know Foreign Policy?
Posted on 07/22/2008 at 08:15 PM by Michael Hayne

Now, having originally supported Joe Biden and blogged on his page I will be the first person to acknowledge that Barack Obama is dangerously lacking foreign policy bona fides. But since winning the democrat . . . more . . .

Hey, my blog disappeared!
Posted on 07/21/2008 at 10:19 PM by David Wornica

I had a tactfully done blog to explain to everyone that I have a new blog that will run parallel to my Soapbox blog. I'll still be blogging here, but my daily blog can be found at "Part of The Queue . . . more . . .

Dark Knight (M.O.D.)
Posted on 07/18/2008 at 04:24 AM by Ralph Tetta

Just got back to the hotel after catching a midnight screening of "The Dark Knight" (don't worry, no spoilers here). I'm in Newport, Tennessee on a night off, and staying at my favorite low-budget hotel, the Motel 6. There just happened to have bee . . . more . . .

Obama in a Punch Line
Posted on 07/16/2008 at 02:56 PM by Shaun Eli

(since the Times didn't publish my letter, here's what I have to say about yesterday's article, which you can find here: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/15/us/politics/15humor.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=obama%20in%20a%20punch%20line&st=cse&oref=slogin): . . . more . . .

Engagement of the Public Vol. Four: DISABILITIES
Posted on 07/16/2008 at 11:03 AM by Chris Quimby

Let's assume you do not have a disability (whether or not you do). OK, Imagine that you became totally blind. You had already established whatever career you had to date as a comic. How would your complete blindness affect your material? . . . more . . .

judge-mental
Posted on 07/16/2008 at 09:57 AM by Giovanni Diviacchi

While visiting Boston, I got a haircut. A $13 haircut to be exact. My wife and I were walking near Harvard Square and saw a guy walk out of a barbershop with a haircut that we liked, so I walked in, and asked the barber if he could cut my hair in t . . . more . . .

Why Is Jesse Jackson Talking?
Posted on 07/15/2008 at 09:57 PM by Leighann Lord

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Letter from Spain

17 Days Until I Move to San Diego   As I continue packing and going through old papers, I keep coming across stories and letters I wrote -- in some cases decades ago -- and saved. . . . more . . .

Your Stump Might Be Bleeding Right Now...
Posted on 07/14/2008 at 12:44 PM by Al Wagner

I just sawed off your legs, arms, and head, and you did nothing about it. I would have at least rolled around defiantly. Roll to the hospital. Bring ID with your social security number on it, because you won't remember it. !:@) . . . more . . .

Comedy Family Ties
Posted on 07/13/2008 at 11:09 PM by Steve 'The Nuclear Guy'

Contacted in April for a gig this summer, I began correspondence with a woman in Redfield, NY, the gig originally scheduled for July 12th and eventually moved to July 11th, in order not to conflict with a nearby event (which I'll discuss further late . . . more . . .

Back to the BOILER ROOM!
Posted on 07/13/2008 at 06:43 PM by Canada Anne

This past week was SO bad in terms of getting work doing background that I almost resorted to accepting a job at a telemarketing "boiler room" kind of place to sell e-trade stocks over the phone. This place reminded me of those BS places t . . . more . . .

I'm Just Sayin...#17
Posted on 07/13/2008 at 12:36 PM by Greg Manuel

Such a compelling tale, not unlike the Star Wars prequels - where Palpatine once transformed Anakin into Darth Vader, we get to see why Odin transformed Thor into Donald Blake. On the one hand we already know that Thor needed to learn humility . . . more . . .

Shecky Magazine.
Posted on 07/12/2008 at 04:16 PM by GH Walters

Well,what can I say. Shecky Magazine is the best source for comedy info there is. BRIAN MCKIM and TRACI SKENE are great at finding inside stuff ya can't find anywhere else. Check it out at www.sheckymagazine.com Later. . . . more . . .

Your eye might be swelling right now.
Posted on 07/12/2008 at 10:16 AM by Chris Mata

I just punched you square in the face and you did nothing about it. Walk home and think about it. And when you get there, put a steak on it. . . . more . . .

My Biggest Fan.
Posted on 07/12/2008 at 01:32 AM by Robin Fox

My brother Craig died this past Thursday July 10th. He died of Cancer. He had a lousy time fighting this illness. The only glimmer of good that came out of it was that my brother and my entire family bonded in a way we never had before his illness. . . . more . . .

We're doing a reading of my Play!!
Posted on 07/11/2008 at 04:28 PM by Danny McDermott

And Harvey Weinstein is sending someone to check it out!! Is that amazing or what??? I want all of you to come! And it's FREE! This is the first reading of "Harvey, Hang In There" by Danny McDermott (aka Me) and Joe Paradise. The play is a co . . . more . . .

Just a little bit about myself
Posted on 07/11/2008 at 12:03 AM by Cavin Allen

I was born the son of a poor share cropper from a little town in Kentucky, where shoes were not an option. Since we just couldn't afford them. One day good fortune shined down upon my family, my father took a job across the Ohio River in Cincinnati . . . more . . .

On Douchebags And Comedy
Posted on 07/10/2008 at 03:43 PM by Ed Murray

I think it's time comedians at least start realizing that they are worth a bit of respect. . . . more . . .

Last night out
Posted on 07/10/2008 at 02:21 PM by Gary Manfre

I was out last night. Comedy corner at 6. I went on at 6:30. I tried something different...a few impressions, then went into the routine I developed. I felt so/so. Not great, not terrible, but I got my 5 minutes. The guy running it showed up at 6:45 . . . more . . .

3 more chances at becoming the Last Comic in Stanwood
Posted on 07/10/2008 at 12:50 PM by Christie Ryba

“Last Comic in Stanwood” Contact: Christie Ryba, Restaurant Manager Alfredo’s Grill in Stanwood Located behind Haggen in the Movie Theater 6996 165th ST NW suite 102 Stanwood WA 98292 360-629-2640 Join us at Alfredo’s Grill in Stanwood on . . . more . . .

Can't Blog Today
Posted on 07/10/2008 at 12:30 PM by Dave O'Gara

Today's Aquarius Horoscope January 20 - February 18 Right now, whatever you've got up your sleeve should stay there -- party plans, juicy gossip, insider information, whatever. Avoid over-sharing at all costs, when it comes to your ideas . . . more . . .

The Flip side Of Quimby
Posted on 07/10/2008 at 09:35 AM by Andy Kaufman

We all know what is is we would like to do more of or better on stage, but what is it that you DO on stage that you think you should stop. For me, and this is HUGE, I wish I would stop believing that the audience will get some of my jokes. Insanity . . . more . . .

Mike Irwin Passed Away Today
Posted on 07/09/2008 at 08:02 PM by Jon Hausman

At about noon today (7/9/08) Mike Irwin succumbed to the advanced cancer and complications which have plagued him for the last few months. He fought it, and fought it hard apparently, but in the final analysis "it" won out.I have nothing usefu . . . more . . .

Speaking of....
Posted on 07/09/2008 at 03:11 PM by Harris Bloom

Check out my new website...not EXACTLY what I want but, eh, it's good enough for now. My website rock on, aitch . . . more . . .

Websites now available. Yeehah.
Posted on 07/09/2008 at 03:01 PM by Steve Hofstetter

Comedy Soapbox is now allowing their users to have a fully functioning, edited, customizable website (complete with mailing list subscription and maintenance software!) for just $300! Even our hosting is discounted, at just $50 per year. The . . . more . . .