Jonathan Thymius, Top 10 Finalist Last Comic Standing NBC 2010 Season 7
July 26, 2010 by vongsundara · 1 Comment
Jonathan Thymius
Bronx, NY
http://www.messyloser.com/
Jonathan Thymius, Last Comic Standing 2010, Season 7, on NBC
Monday, July 12 Episode: Top 10, Last Comic Standing Season 7
A bit of a long opening, some wasted time. Tapping a microphone, asking the crowd how they’re doing, saying “um” and “let’s see a little about me” are definite comedy faux pas, and that’s just off the top. I don’t doubt that Jonathan Thymius will be fantastic, but it’s not tough to tell that he doesn’t have the experience as some of the others (or at least that’s the impression I get, I’m sure I’ll hear about it in the comments section if I’m wrong). Burping as a punchline and a long juggling setup also aren’t the greatest examples of comedy.
I love his character, but maybe I’m just too stuck on traditional comedy.
Jonathan Thymius knows his character well, and he does not break character ever. This gives him the advantage of standing apart from the rest of the comedians, which is important in a vote-in show. His jeans and red button-up shirt worked well considering his character but would otherwise be tragically awful in the real world..
Monday, July 19 Episode: Top 7, Last Comic Standing Season 7
I could have done without the devil joke to open. Again, I think the different comedians are rounding into shape as far as what we can expect. Jonathan Thymius has a great, memorable character but is a little lacking with the material, using somewhat generic joke conventions. The final impression of his friend Marty has been done quite often and done a lot better, nevermind the long windup with little payoff.
Same attire as last time but in a very yucky green shade this week. He’s consistent, though I don’t much like the extra shiny feel to his clothes this week.
Monday, July 26 Episode: Top 6, Last Comic Standing Season 7
The Comedy-O-Gram intro was super cute with the portable brick wall. It’s always great to see how other comedians find ways to make money in this crazy business.
Jonathan Thymius’ blue and white outfit today was totally reminiscent of a bowling uniform. As he pointed out himself, he totally looks like he should be the mayor of Cleveland. Whether I like the look or not, at least he has thought about it and made his choices informed.
Jonathan’s style is all his own including his choices on stage. Just like his fashion sense, it’s not for everyone but at least he’s thought about it. I’m starting to get a better sense of what he’s trying to accomplish on stage. His word play and material is starting to grow on me.
Felipe Esparza, Top 10 Finalist Last Comic Standing NBC 2010 Season 7
July 26, 2010 by vongsundara · Leave a Comment
Felipe Esparza
Los Angeles, CA
http://www.felipesworld.com/
Felipse Esparza, Last Comic Standing 2010, Season 7, on NBC
Monday, July 12 Episode: Top 10, Last Comic Standing Season 7
Felipe Esparza has one of the best-crafted stage personas in the whole competition. His voice, his mannerisms, his stance are all unique and memorable, which gives him a huge opportunity in the competition before he even opens his mouth. Luckily, when he does open his mouth, he has some quality material come out from time to time.
His material went through a lot of topics including reflecting on his life, his time in a police car, his bachelor’s in communications and the war in Iraq. He actually tied all these together pretty well in his set so that the transitions weren’t too awkward.
Felipe’s stage presence is definitely magnetic and memorable. His charcoal full-length suit with blue-striped tie and light-blue button-up is a nice contrast to his curly, undone hair and general homeless look. He’s definitely thought about it, and the combination works really well. He had a few timing glitches but overall did a really great job.
Monday, July 19 Episode: Top 7, Last Comic Standing Season 7
Felipe Esparza’s character shone through again today, though he broke character a couple of times. He might be overusing his bug-eyes to get laughs, though. It would be better if he had some actual material to deliver, but again, maybe he’s saving his best material for the later rounds.
I’m not so sure about the thin tie wrapped around a polo shirt, but at least he’s trying. It seems like purple is really popular with NBC’s stylists this year.
Monday, July 26 Episode: Top 6, Last Comic Standing Season 7
A somewhat boring intro video, but that hardly matters as Felipe Esparza’s true strength lies in his on-stage persona.
The “I want cereal” joke went on for far too long with no payoff at all. The bug eyes are also getting a little predictable to oversell the jokes, but again, Felipe’s strength lies not in his joke writing, as this week he didn’t really have many jokes. He can sell what he does have, though, and a lot of times that matters more.
I must say, though, that Felipe’s outfit this week is terrible. The small tie and untucked shirt create the optical illusion of him being out of shape. I’m not saying he has to be stylish every week but definitely the small tie has got to go.
Tommy Johnagin, Top 10 Finalist Last Comic Standing NBC 2010 Season 7
July 26, 2010 by vongsundara · 1 Comment
Tommy Johnagin
Benton, IL
http://www.tommyjcomedy.com/
Tommy Johnagin., Last Comic Standing 2010, Season 7, on NBC
Monday, July 12 Episode: Top 10, Last Comic Standing Season 7
Tommy Johnagin is an interesting fellow. I’m not sure I’m quite his target audience, because there were some things that flew over my head. I don’t know what it is, but his stage presence gives me the cold shoulder. Now that very well may be on purpose, and he’s obviously a very successful comedian, but it certainly doesn’t make me want to pick up the phone and vote for him with topics around ugly strippers and his grandma dying. When I look past the character and delivery, some of the material is actually really well written. It’s too bad that it’s tough to see through the condescending-style delivery (though again, that may be an artistic choice).
Tommy Johnagin was probably the most casual of the performers in jeans an untucked button-up shirt. Not sure it was the right choice for national television, but it’s up to him to craft his character, so who am I to say.
Monday, July 19 Episode: Top 7, Last Comic Standing Season 7
This is going to sound just like last week, but there’s this condescending tone in Tommy Johnagin’s voice that makes me not connect with his material. It’s unfortunate because even though he’s talking about something sympathetic like being cheated upon or getting his heart broken, he still comes off as unsympathetic.
Thank goodness the stylists got to Tommy. Much better this week in different shades of blue with a tie and great pants.
Monday, July 26 Episode: Top 6, Last Comic Standing Season 7
Hmm, can’t say I’m surprised to find out that Tommy Johnagin wears wife beaters and likes to shuck corn.
Oh Tommy Tommy Tommy. I just don’t get it. Once again Tommy starts out with some condescending and anti-female leaning jokes. This dude must have had some really bad experiences with women. Ending on a penis joke was a little strange for a television performance too.
Tommy’s look is very corporate and polished, which might not be the best choice for a comedian. That said, the colours were well matched and the tie was cute.
Myq Kaplan, Top 10 Finalist Last Comic Standing NBC 2010 Season 7
July 26, 2010 by vongsundara · Leave a Comment
Myq Kaplan
Boston, MA
http://myqkaplan.com/
Myq Kaplan, Last Comic Standing 2010, Season 7, on NBC
Monday, July 12 Episode: Top 10, Last Comic Standing Season 7
Myq Kaplan’s writing is phenomenal, absolutely phenomenal. He delivers his jokes well, but it’s definitely his writing ability that makes him stand out. Every word has been carefully crafted, which is much appreciated. He doesn’t write in any transitions, though, and he doesn’t stay on a topic for more than 30 seconds. It could be a stylistic choice, but I would like to see some of his ideas developed into longer bits. Still, as he is now, I think he’s the best writer of the bunch.
Myq Kaplan used the same opening as the semifinal round, unfortunately. Myq starts out with a reference to the previous comedian.
Myq Kaplan is totally adorkable. I love, love, love the striped hoodie. In fact, I’m wondering where I can get myself one of those. The pants were maybe a little tight and the button-up shirt didn’t really go with the hoodie, but damn that hoodie makes up for it all.
Monday, July 19 Episode: Top 7, Last Comic Standing Season 7
Great ideas and great writing once again. I think Myq Kaplan will always have that, but it’s some of the other parts of his comedy were a little off. His referencing the timing change he had to go through to adjust to the audience was a little bit much and broke the flow of the skit a bit. It’s never a good idea to complain to the audience that they’re laughing or clapping too much unless there’s a punchline involved (and tonight there wasn’t).
Yet another nice hoodie. Looks like he’s consciously carving out a stage identity, which is a good thing. I’ve got to buy his hoodies, for real.
Monday, July 26 Episode: Top 6, Last Comic Standing Season 7
Myq Kaplan’s opening was a little strange, but I guess it was nice to see him show a different side to his comedy, the musical side.
Myq’s opening callback to Roy Wood Jr.’s nuggets joke was a risky move and didn’t quite go as well as he was probably hoping. Now that we know the comics a little bit, I’m starting to notice some patterns. I’m not so sure I like Myq referencing the crowd’s reaction to his jokes so often, but c’est la vie.
Myq’s outfit was a little bit strange this week. It was like a prison jumpsuit but in a duller colour (this time being grey) with shiny zippers. Let’s hope he can turn this around next week.
Roy Wood Jr., Top 10 Finalist Last Comic Standing NBC 2010 Season 7
July 26, 2010 by vongsundara · 1 Comment
Roy Wood, Jr.
Birmingham, AL
http://www.roywoodjr.com/
Roy Wood Jr., Last Comic Standing 2010, Season 7, on NBC
Monday, July 12 Episode: Top 10, Last Comic Standing Season 7
If there’s any justice in the world, then Roy Wood Jr. needs to win Last Comic Standing Season 7. He’s far and away a level above the other comedians. What great, great joke writing. His opening of getting punched in the face was hilarious, though his material about swimming’s popularity in America was a little derivative using a common technique of swapping between swimming and football phrases to compare. Throwing in a call-back to gators in the swimming joke may have been worth it, though. All these are little quibbles, because Roy is fantastic, his material’s fantastic, and his stage persona and delivery are well honed. He’s the total package in this competition and will be difficult to derail.
Interesting outfit on stage. Roy went with a similar combination to Felipe Esparza with a jacket, un-tucked unbuttoned shirt and casual pants. Maybe it’s an NBC stylist thing, who knows. Still, I did like the feel he was giving off.
Monday, July 19 Episode: Top 7, Last Comic Standing Season 7
This maybe wasn’t my favourite material from Roy, but I’m hoping it’s because he’s coasting a bit and saving his best bits for last. He’s still my favourite to win because everything he does is so damn top notch. This week it’s just that the premises weren’t killer enough to expand upon, but yeah, hopefully there’s some heavy guns he’s saving for later.
Damn Roy, a yellow polo with a cream jacket . . . totally styling. I only say that because it’s eerily familiar to my wardrobe when I go on stage.
Monday, July 26 Episode: Top 6, Last Comic Standing Season 7
Roy Wood Jr.’s mom is totally cute. I’m really enjoying the opening videos this week.
Oh, here comes my favourite comedian of the season, Roy Wood Jr. Roy’s delivery is so impeccable. “My burger is delicious,” is totally hilarious. Roy really doesn’t have any weaknesses in his performing and writing. The only question is why is this dude on the show? He should already be a star.
The stylist is doing wonders for Roy. That blazer was hot in combination with the blue polo.
Mike DeStefano, Top 10 Finalist Last Comic Standing NBC 2010 Season 7
July 19, 2010 by vongsundara · Leave a Comment
Mike DeStefano
Bronx, NY
http://www.puppiesandheroin.com/
Mike DeStefano, Last Comic Standing 2010, Season 7, on NBC
Monday, July 12 Episode: Top 10, Last Comic Standing Season 7
Mike DeStefano is a very aggressive comedian, and it works for him. Some of his black racial jokes were a little out of place without much context, unfortunately. Outside of that, he’s still very likable and knows what he’s doing on stage. He does shout a lot and may be accused of a little overselling, but hey . . . overselling certainly didn’t hurt Dane Cook much.
A simple pair of jeans and a shiny purple shirt . . . interesting choice. I like the colour combination, but the shiny shirt probably draws more attention than was intended.
Monday, July 19 Episode: Top 7, Last Comic Standing Season 7
soap, i’m hungry, couples counselling, anti-female, familiarity
A bit of a long thank you to start the set given the short time allowed. The middle part was a little anti-female which didn’t really connect with the audience. The final bit about the over familiarity in dating was really great, though, and it saved the set.
A much, much better outfit this week than last. The army-style jacket on top of a plain t-shirt really fits his body well and makes him look much more presentable. Yeah for NBC stylists.
Monday, July 26 Episode: Top 5, Last Comic Standing Season 7
As expected, Mike DeStefano’s mom is cute and hilarious. I’m really enjoying the opening videos this week.
I didn’t think much of the opening drugs and kids joke, but I am a bit of a prude. Mike did have a great second half of his set, particularly the joke about being talked out of love.
Nice casual fleece this week. Good choice, stylists. It might be leaning a little too much toward cabin-wear, but at least it’s nice cabin-wear (I could do without the double pockets, though).
James Adomian, Top 10 Finalist Last Comic Standing NBC 2010 Season 7
July 19, 2010 by vongsundara · Leave a Comment
James Adomian
Los Angeles, CA
http://www.jamesadomian.com/
James Adomian, Last Comic Standing 2010, Season 7, on NBC
Monday, July 12 Episode: Top 10, Last Comic Standing Season 7
aesop’s fables, always shouting, paul giamatti, characters
I’m not sure how to react to James Adomian’s set, as he had a few strange material choices. Starting off with Aesop’s fables was all right, and I see the point he’s trying to make but it did take a little while to get there without much payoff. The Paul Giamatti impression, though, seem kind of off the wall. There weren’t any punchlines built it; it was a straight-up impression that went on far too long considering few people will know who Paul Giamatti is unless they’ve seen Lady in the Water. I would really liked to have seen what James could do, but since he spent so much time (more than half) on an impression of someone few people know, it’s kind of tough. I also think the audience may get a bit turned off with the shouting. There was no momentum in the set as the entire performance was high-energy shouting, so it was tough to gauge the rhythm for the audience.
Nice, nice outfit choice. The jeans with the shirt and tie all complemented each other well. I’m not so sure about the hat, but it makes him stand out so it’s not so bad I suppose. The sweaty armpits weren’t so great, though.
Monday, July 19 Episode: Top 7, Last Comic Standing Season 7
I’m not too surprised that James Adomian left this week, though it is too bad as I would have liked to have seen more from him. What a terrible choice in material last week, though.
Maronzio Vance, Top 10 Finalist Last Comic Standing NBC 2010 Season 7
July 19, 2010 by vongsundara · 1 Comment
Maronzio Vance
Charlotte, NC
http://www.imaronziovance.com/
Maronzio Vance, Last Comic Standing 2010, Season 7, on NBC
Monday, July 12 Episode: Top 10, Last Comic Standing Season 7
wasted opening, economic friendly superhero, slurring, k in chlamydia
I feel kind of bad for Maronzio Vance. He did a great job getting into the Top 10 for Season 7, but boy did the pressure ever get to him. His opening was a little long, especially with the short amount of time it’s probably not wise to ask the audience how they’re doing two different ways before starting into your set. Maronzio’s material and delivery are fantastic, though he does slur his words at times. Everything was going well, though, until the messed up the setup in his last joke, saying “C” for chlamydia instead of “K” which would have led into the proper punchline. He tried to recover by quickly retelling the joke hoping people wouldn’t notice, and maybe they didn’t, but I sure did. It’s too bad, because he had potential.
Nice jeans and an interesting choice with a light vest and button-up shirt. It works, though.
Monday, July 19 Episode: Top 7, Last Comic Standing Season 7
As expected, last week’s nervousness on stage was the end of Maronzio Vance on Last Comic Standing. He’s still young and received great exposure, so I don’t feel so bad. He’ll have many great shows ahead of him as long as he can keep his nerves in check.
Laurie Kilmartin, Top 10 Finalist Last Comic Standing NBC 2010 Season 7
July 19, 2010 by vongsundara · 2 Comments
Laurie Kilmartin
Walnut Creek, CA
http://www.kilmartin.com/
Laurie Kilmartin, Last Comic Standing 2010, Season 7, on NBC
Monday, July 12 Episode: Top 10, Last Comic Standing Season 7
Laurie Kilmartin had a good set of material and performed it well. Her strength is definitely her writing and her general likability. It’s almost like she is someone you already know. The crowd responded well to her material about her ex-boyfriend and his new illiterate mistress. The material about her three-year-old son watching her on the toilet was also funny. Laurie ended well with a call-back to the “batch” joke.
Laurie wore a great purple dress and nice accessories. I’m not so sure about the black pants, but I suppose it’s better to look good on your top half for the television close-ups.
Monday, July 19 Episode: Top 7, Last Comic Standing Season 7
Unfortunately for Laurie, her journey came to an end on tonight’s episode, so we didn’t get to see her perform. I’m definitely happy for her, though, because making it into the Top 10 will be great for her career. She’s very likable and will have a great future with corporate comedy, as I don’t see how she could possibly offend anyone even if she tried. Her jokes are relatable to a large audience.
Semi-Finalists Review, Last Comic Standing NBC 2010 Season 7
July 12, 2010 by vongsundara · Leave a Comment
I’ve never watched Last Comic Standing on NBC before, but I decided to cover this year’s 2010 edition (Season 7) because, well, I’m not really sure. I just thought it’d be a cool thang to do. I’ve been pleasantly surprised at the quality of the comedians, and I’m starting to become invested in how each of them do and how far they make it.
Now, being a fellow comedian, I can’t go too hardcore with my opinions here out of professional courtesy, but I’ll certainly point out what I liked about each comedian and whether any of their jokes made me fall off my couch.
Myq Kaplan
Boston, MA
http://myqkaplan.com/
Myq Kaplan, Last Comic Standing 2010, Season 7, on NBC
Best line: “You know what I don’t see so much in the natural world? Angels.”
Topics: movies based on books, religion and gays
Hmm, interesting way to spell Mike. I wonder if that’s his real name or his stage name. I really enjoyed his set. It was well constructed and split between two sections, the first about books from movies and the second about gays and religion (a topic from my own heart). Great timing and unique delivery too. He’s got all the tools necessary to become successful.
Paula Bel
Los Angeles, CA
http://www.paulabelcomedy.com/
Best line: “Why are you here?”
Topics: Obama looking pissed, reality television
Paula is super dedicated to her character throughout the entire show including interviews and interactions with the judges. Actually I think I liked her interaction with the judges more than her actual set (which was funny too).
Jamie Lee
Dallas, TX
http://www.jamieleecomedy.com/
Best line: “Why’d the chicken cross the road? Because this isn’t working.”
Topics: butter and cocaine, inside jokes, erections
Cute dress. Love the earrings too. Jamie’s got an interesting delivery to her jokes, but I think her stage presence and character aren’t as well defined as some of the other contestants. I agree with the judges that it maybe wasn’t the best set to do for the semi-final round, as she covered cocaine, erections and inside jokes, but I give her marks for being brave.
Mike DeStefano
Bronx, NY
http://www.puppiesandheroin.com/
Mike DeStefano, Last Comic Standing 2010, Season 7, on NBC
Best line: “That’s Jim Caviezel, that’s not Jesus.”
Topics: kids’ names, grandmothers, bulimia
Aggressive opening clip but funny too. I can tell that he really wants it. I do enjoy New York accents. It was cool that he went into minorities and different names and the differences between grandmothers. Mike’s best line, though, came when he responded to the judges asking him about his Jesus tattoo. Classic. He ended on another threat too. I’m not sure how that’ll play out, but it’s a risky way to go.
Kyle Grooms
Perth Amboy, NJ
http://www.kylegrooms.net/
Best line: “Detroit’s doing so bad, Haiti’s throwing them a benefit concert.”
Topics: people hate New Jersey, Detroit is poor, water theme parks
Kyle’s on-stage persona is definitely polished, but he came off as less likable than before, maybe due to the subject matter this week. It was a lot about hate and economic crisis and countries without water. It’s a bit of a tough sell, but I appreciate him going after this type of material, though.
Shane Mauss
Lacrosse, WI
http://shanemauss.com/
Best line: “She’s never going to ride another roller coaster again.”
Topics: amusement park freak accident, girlfriend and drinking
What an awkward looking dude. Tall and a little undone. It’s never a bad thing to have a unique look, though, for a comedian. I really liked how he constructed his first joke about the amusement park accident. He rode the wave of uncomfort and brought the audience back around.
Adrienne Iapalucci
Bronx, NY
http://www.adrienneiapalucci.com/
Best line: “Birth control is bad for you . . . So is having a kid you hate.”
Topics: living with mom, nanny job, pedophile
That’s quite the name, and quite the strut on to the stage. Adrienne has definitely honed her style and has her delivery and material well-polished.
Alycia Cooper
Temple Hills, MD
http://www.alyciacooper.com/
Best line: “That’s why you got taken out on February 13.”
Topics: side pieces
Alycia did a really good job keeping along the same topic for the whole time. I think the editors cut her short, though, so it was tough to get a total feel of her set.
Felipe Esparza
Los Angeles, CA
http://www.felipesworld.com/
Felipse Esparza, Last Comic Standing 2010, Season 7, on NBC
Best line: “If you lost 35 pounds, you’d be a good looking guy, kind of.”
Topics: riding the bus, not looking good
Felipe has a great chance to break out in the industry. He’s super unique and identifiable on stage, and his style is his own. He had a few good lines, and I’m hoping he’ll be around to deliver some more later on in the series. He’s just chill and real, and he’s got huge likability.
Jonathan Thymius
Bronx, NY
http://www.messyloser.com/
Jonathan Thymius, Last Comic Standing 2010, Season 7, on NBC
Best line: “The good news, they let me eat it.”
Topics: stomach removal, scatterbrain, ventriloquism
I like how Jonathan stayed in character even when he came on to the stage (getting laughs before he even spoke). His look and his slow delivery are great. His last joke took a lot of setup for a little misdirection, but it seemed to work with the audience.
Lil’ Rel
Chicago, IL
http://www.thelilrelcompany.com/
Best line: “Mama gone.”
Topics: funeral
Li’l Rel did more of a performance piece than actual stand-up comedy, but he did it well. I appreciate that he used his entire time and stayed on one long bit. It definitely took him a long to get into his jokes, though, which will hurt him in the long run. On the other hand, you can tell he gave everything he had into his performance, which was great to see.
Jason Weems
Baltimore, MD
http://jasonweemscomedy.com/index2.html
Best line: “He is a monkey.”
Topics: shopping at megastores, eating a banana
Good stuff, though I don’t think the judges really got what he was trying to do. His interaction with the judges didn’t come off as super likable, but I enjoyed his actual comedy set.
Kirk Fox
San Diego, CA
http://web.mac.com/kirkfoxcomedy
Best line: “Even God can’t kill you.”
Topics: upstairs neighbour with a shotgun
I liked Kirk. He was real, and I liked his story about his neighbour. He was a little disparaging to older folks, but sometimes that’s the price of comedy. He had good stage presence, and he was able to stick to a single topic.
Rachel Feinstein
Washington, DC
http://www.rachel-feinstein.com/
Rachel Feinstein, Last Comic Standing 2010, Season 7, on NBC
Best line: “Don’t be voluptuous.”
Topics: pronounced hips, grandma impression
Rachel had interesting material, though the transitions weren’t always there. Her grandma impression was effective. I liked how humble she was when she was in front of the judges.
Jesse Joyce
Pittsburgh, PA
http://www.jessejoyce.com/v2/
Best line: “It’s gotta bother pizza delivery guys when they watch porno.”
Topics: actors in movies,
It’s tough to make any comments, as there was only one joke that was shown on air. I did enjoy the bit that I saw of him, though.
Roy Wood, Jr.
Birmingham, AL
http://www.roywoodjr.com/
Roy Wood Jr., Last Comic Standing 2010, Season 7, on NBC
Best line: “I don’t care how you met.”
Topics: bad dates, wedding invitations, getting a will, packing condoms
Roy Wood, Jr. definitely has amazing stage presence and delivery. I can definitely tell that he’s been in the industry for a long time. He’s got a real shot at winning this competition, for real. All his material was delivered well and blended into each other well.
Fortune Feimster
Belmont, NC
http://www.fortunefeimster.com/
Best line: “I got in on by a guy the other night.”
Topics: genetics, lesbian
Fortune Feimster is super duper funny. I like her delivery and her jokes are really well thought out. She also had a great way of tying in her life with her comedy while appealing to a broad audience.
Jerry Rocha
Dallas, TX
http://www.jerryrochacomedy.com/
Best line: “It’s like God correcting his mistakes.”
Topics: ugly people on a plane, Mexican carpooling, credit card
That is the hottest impression of a black woman by a white man I have ever heard. Amazing. The judges didn’t like that it was a white guy doing a black impression (which does annoy me a lot with its frequency), but the difference is that this impression was an actual impression instead of a lazy, over-the-top caricature.
Guy Torry
St. Louis, MO
http://www.mrguytorry.com
Best line: “They can see me through the sheets.”
Topics: Obama, Hilary Clinton, KKK
Great stage voice, great stage presence, a little lacking in likability, though . . . especially after that spat with the judges. I’m not sure about doing a Monica Lewinsky joke in 2010, though.
Jacob Sirof
San Francisco, CA
http://www.youtube.com/user/SirofsOfSantaMonica
Best line: “It’s probably better if you wait until they wake up.”
Topics: motorcycle, straight guys hugging
Good set overall. Jacob had great energy and a few nice twists in his storytelling, very good use of misdirection. Jacob brought the crowd back well after the awkwardness that was Guy Torry.
Nikki Glaser
St. Louis, MO
http://www.nikkiglasercomedy.com/
Best line: “If you want a little sister, make your own.”
Topics: breaking up via Skype, teenage pregnancy
Best. Joke. Ever. (Well, at least the best joke I’ve heard all year.) I’m not even sure that Nikki understands how good a joke that was. Nikki is probably my favourite comedian from all these early rounds. I like how dark she went while still remaining likable.
Taylor Williamson
San Diego, CA
http://www.taylorwilliamson.com/
Best line: “I’m like 1 for 0.”
Topics: awkard, girlfriend, queer burger
Troy Williamson got a laugh before he even opened his mouth, which is a sign of a great character. Some of the jokes didn’t live up to his delivery, but I enjoyed the set nonetheless, very very original.
Nick Cobb
Memphis, TN
http://www.nickcobb.com/site/
Best line: “What the hell is he doing here?”
Topics: dumped while stoned, knowing you’ll be dumped
I like how Nick Cobb tied together his whole set around the theme of being dumped. He’s likable too, but it doesn’t seem like the judges responded to him tonight the way they have in the past.
Mike Vecchione
Youngstown, OH
http://www.mikevecchione.com/
Best line: “All things are possible through Christ.”
Topics: being catholic
Mike Vecchione had a good mix of tough guy sensibilities and self-deprecating comic observations. He may have made it further had the other Mike not already gotten through as the tough-guy comedian.
Cristela Alonzo
San Juan, TX
http://www.cristelaalonzo.com/
Best line: “We’ve got to drink it today.”
Topics: Texas, expiration dates
Ooh girl, I could feel the nerves before she went on stage. I could tell how bad she wanted it. She had a good performance, but I could tell she was a bit of an unfinished product (a little too many “uh’s” and long setups). She has lots of potential, though.
Kurt Metzger
Toms River, NJ
http://www.myspace.com/kurtmetzger
Best line: “That’s something old people die to.”
Topics: Tiger Woods
Kurt Metzger is another extremely polished comedian. He definitely knows what he’s doing. His character is well thought out and ties in with his character. He has a really good look, too, for a comedian (odd and memorable).
Laurie Kilmartin
Walnut Creek, CA
http://www.kilmartin.com/
Laurie Kilmartin, Last Comic Standing 2010, Season 7, on NBC
Best line: “You’re the only one that notices.”
Topics: pregnant over 40, Russian boyfriend
Laurie Kilmartin is likable, very very likable. She’d be terrific at corporate comedy, as I don’t think she could ever offend anyone if she tried.
Tommy Johnagin
Benton, IL
http://www.tommyjcomedy.com/
Tommy Johnagin., Last Comic Standing 2010, Season 7, on NBC
Best line: “I’m in a contest.”
Topics: fat babies, building a shed, kissing
Tommy Johnagin’s comedy is strangely passive aggressive, and sometimes aggressive aggressive. He has some great material, and I’m sure over time I’ll learn to appreciate his style more and more.
Claudia Cogan
New York, NY
http://www.claudiacogan.info/
Best line: “You’re not Marissa.”
Topics: child abduction, temp agency
I love Claudia Cogan’s look. She’s quirky and pretty at the same time. She had some good material and performed it well.
Maronzio Vance
Charlotte, NC
http://www.imaronziovance.com/
Maronzio Vance, Last Comic Standing 2010, Season 7, on NBC
Best line: “Can I help the next person?”
Topics: job application
Maronzio Vance is very likable. Sometimes his words slur into each other, and I can’t completely understand him, but he had good material.
Jason Nash
Boston, MA
http://www.jasonnash.net/
Best line: “You’re using it all wrong.”
Topics: wife and kids
Wow, what a unique voice. It definitely helps separate him from the crowd. Comparing your kid to Kim Jong-Il is definitely brave too, though it may have gone too far (or maybe I’m just a prude).
James Adomian
Los Angeles, CA
http://www.jamesadomian.com/
James Adomian, Last Comic Standing 2010, Season 7, on NBC
Best line: “No, I haven’t watched all of lost.”
Topics: watching television, Gary Busey
James Adomian gives everything he has into his performances, which is admirable. He’s always sweating at the end of his sets, which says a lot. His impressions are definitely spot-on.
Carmen Lynch
Fairfax, VA
http://www.carmenlynch.com/
Best line: “They follow me around like Snow White.”
Topics: dating, sister’s baby
Carmen Lynch has a big face, and I mean that in all the best ways. She has large features just like a model. It’s very expressive and could be a very useful tool in her comedy. It’s nice that deadpan comedy was represented.
Brian McKim
Pennsauken, NJ
http://www.brianmckimcomedy.com/
Best line: “It was cooler where they peed.”
Topics: edible panties, peeing in the pool
Brian McKim reminds me of the comedians that were around me when I was in Calgary. He’s very talented, and I really like his delivery style.
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