Mugged! AKA Jake Young's First Movie

Jake made an animated movie! And you can too! Find out how here, plus watch Jake's superb short...

Here is Jake's movie, also viewable on his recently debuted bloooargh:

Go here to make your own movie. I know!!!

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Stylings of Jake Young

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Note from: Tyler Sonnichsen and TDC Radio

Uh...surprise! For some of you, at least. Our first official TDC Radio Compilation is out now on TDC Records. It's actually TDC1 in our catalogue. So, that's kind of a big deal. If things play out the way we hope, it'll be every bit as valuable as Nirvana's "Love Buzz" 7" in about 20 years ($1,800 and counting--I think). It includes some of the highlights from the first couple years of The Big Takeover summer show on Georgetown Radio, featuring a ton of DC comics both present and past.

TRACK LISTING

1. Show Intro


2. Hobo Justice


3. A Visit from "Gator n' Tha Gooch" Part I


4. 'Billy Karate Calls in!


5. Worst Rapper Ever, Discovered [in the WGTB promo bin]


6. Surprise Visit from John Fogerty aka Worst Fogerty Impression Ever


7. Tyler and Joey Erg talk Simpsons!


8. C&C Music Factory Lady and Fogerty


9. Millionaire 'Maxwell Money' Calls in!


10. Muscle Confusion...


11. A Call from Iraq!


12. A Visit from "Gator n' Tha Gooch" Part II


13. Anupama's Run-in on NY Ave


14. 'Glen Feinman' Calls in from the Frederick Towne Mall


15. Spokesperson Extraordinaire 'Billy Mays' Calls in!


16. A Visit from "Gator n' Tha Gooch" Part III


17. "Summertime" by Tim & Herbie

The first pressing of the CD was basically handmade by myself and Jake Young, including limited edition artwork by the man himself! I can't encourage you all to support DC Comedy and pick up a copy of this compilation at a show, from tdcpresents.com, CD Cellar, Smash!, or hopefully in the future iTunes or CDBaby! The money will go to help us recover material costs, but mostly go into funding the continuation of "The Big Takeover" podcast as it grows and becomes and even greater worldwide outlet for DC Comedy, great interviews (both with real and hilarious made-up people), quality music, and who knows what else. Get 'em while they're hot. For now, it's available from, well me, but soon will be for sale at fine local retailers such as CD Cellar in Arlington, and Smash! in DC, as well as right here from the website. The CD is $5 Postage Paid. Please email me if you want to request a copy shows@tdcpresents.com . I'm offering a special low price for comics, mostly because I hate asking people for money. You know how it is.

-- Tyler Sonnichsen

http://www.tdcpresents.com/

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Jake Young and The Awesome Room

This month's show is kicking up the variety even more with standup, sketch, music, and improv. It will be unlike anything you've ever seen before. Surprises and mischief and the tangy-sweet crispy taste of new Pepsi Crunch.

Solly's Tavern11th+Ust NW

9/26/08 8-10pm

hosted by: Jake Young

featuring:

Nick Mullen

Hampton Yount

Mike Blejer

Aparna Nancherla

SURPRISE MUSICAL GUEST!

ULTRA-SECRET CELEBRITY GUEST!

and SO MUCH MORE!!!!

GRAH!!!

sponsored by Pepsi Crunch, "Crank the Chug!"

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The Big Takeover Continues...!

TONIGHT (and every Tuesday Night this summer), Tyler Sonnichsen pumps a high quality radio show across the web with his ragtag team of other DC comics, including but not limited to Herbie Gill, Jake Young, Anupama Pillalamarri, Will Hessler, Damone (formerly known as Tim) Miller, and others. "The Big Takeover" features the best, most eclectic variety of music, talk, and ridiculous call-in segments (featuring even more comics).

Now, after dragging their feet on it for forever, Tyler and Jake have finally entered the year 2005 and have officially launched THE BIG TAKEOVER PODCAST. Mp3s of most every episode, along with complete playlists, are available on Tyler's website, but this way you can embed each episode in your iTunes and make sure not to miss out on one.

iTunes may soon pick up The Big Takeover podcast into their store, but for now, here's how to get it:

Go to iTunes.

Go to Advanced...

Hit up "Subscribe to Podcast"

and enter this in the field:

http://www.tdcpresents.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/podcastblaster-1.xml

See how easy that was? Now you've got The Big Takeover all up in your iTunes and iPod and everything is iWonderful.

For now, listen to The Big Takeover tonight at 10pm on WGTB Georgetown Radio.

Catch the livestream here.

IM the crew here:
wgtb requests

Any questions? shows@tdcpresents.com

Thanks for listenin'.

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Secret Comic Done at Work

by: JAKE YOUNG

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LIVE HUMANS IN DC

(The title of this post does not include caucasion women, ages 15-65, in the Georgetown/Tenleytown and Friendship Heights area). However, for you open-mic whores, pay attention to the following message from Andy Rothwell...

There is now a LIVE HUMANS IN DC open mic every Tuesday off into the future, at either Solly's, the Electric Maid, or the Palace of Wonders - there's a 5th Tuesday this month, and it's not entirely regular where it happens on each Tuesday anyway - so if you ever forget where you're going, look at the schedule is up at www.myspace.com/livehumansindc.

This week it's at the Palace of Wonders (1210 H St., NE), with featured act STRIPMALL BALLADS (www.myspace.com/stripmallballads).
And next week (July 15) it's at the Palace of Wonders again, and featuring ALEX THE RED ROBERT PAREZ (www.myspace.com/alextheredrobert).

The podcast from last week is up in itunes (search "live humans in dc" in the itunes store). Video of JAKE YOUNG from 6/10 at the Palace of Wonders is also posted there. And coming soon to the podcast is video of OLIVIA & THE HOUSEMATES from 6/24 at Solly's, and OBSERVA from last week at the Electric Maid.

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For the Kids...

These secretive comics are brought to you by Jake Young who is behind the "Awesome Room".
The next show is JUNE 25th, 9pmNEW LOCATION: We're now going to be rocking the mainland at Solly's U Street Tavern. (1942 11st. NW) http://www.sollystavern.com/
The two principles of "The Awesome Room"
1) Comics should perform things they sincerely think are funny and interesting.
2) Audiences should have a fun, hassle-free experience seeing a live show.
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"Secret Comics Done at Work" by Jake Young

so, secret...so tiny. click to enlarge, baby.

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Jake Young presents: Secret Comics Done at Work

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Guaranteed to Score with These Shows!

If you are going to do anything other than watch NCAA basketball this weekend (forget them, you know your bracket is already fucked up) then head out to these above-the-rim comedy shows.

The Awesome Room
Tonight is The Awesome Room @ McGinty's Pub in Silver Spring, MD. This week's show crosses over and hits the paint with music, comedy, musical comedy and comedy about music.

9pm $4

Starting Lineup:
Tyler Sonnichsen
Bryson Turner
Kojo Mante
Jason Saenz
...and DC funk/fusion powerhouse The Champions!


Washington Improv Theater's F.I.S.T.
Also tonight thru Saturday is the final bracket of WIT's F.I.S.T. tourney @ The Flashpoint Theater. It is teams of 3-on-3 competing for YOUR vote. Shows have been selling out. There is only going to be more madness in March as we approach the final matches.


Tonight:
Yocko Cronkite vs. MimeHunters @ 8pm

Friday:
Blue Cop Town vs. The Achievers @ 9:30pm

Saturday:
Pay Attention To Us vs. Grandma Molly's Wayback Machine @ 8pm

Winner of Thursday's Match vs. Polygamy @ 9:30pm

Buy tickets here.

Note: Basketball puns are like comedy swishes!

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Brutal Honesty from a Comedy Booker

With so many shows popping up, you might be asking yourself how to get booked on them. I've put together some helpful advice from comedians here and there who run shows of the "back of a bar" ilk that may help you when deciding the best way to approach a booker about getting some stage time. I can only assume that the exact opposite approach is what would be needed to get booked in clubs.

John McBride (The Bomb Shelter, Classic American Comedy):
"If you want to be booked, you need to be out. Be out everywhere, so people see you. How are folks supposed to book you if they don't know who you are? Also be funny on stage and don't try so hard to be funny off stage, in terms of booking nobody cares if you are funny off stage. Be yourself."

Peter Kassnove (The Comedy Clubhouse @ Telephone Bar in NYC):
"Showing up to the show is a lot better then just contacting someone for spots. It makes a much better impression on the bookers, at least in my experience. Plus, you may want to stick around for the show. It really bugs me when someone stops by, asks about a spot, then makes a bee line to the door when they realize that they aren't getting any time on that show."

Greg Johnson (The Greg Johnson and Larry Murphy Show @ Rififi in NYC):
"I feel like I need to have seen someone's act before they get booked. So if you're uncertain as to whether or not someone's seen your act, make sure you shove it down their throats with a tape or a list of shows they could go to. Mailing out "reels" and things isn't really necessary, but It's confusing to be begged for stage time by someone I've never even seen. Show the person something funny you've done..."

(more advice from Jake Young, Tyler Sonnichsen, Barry Rothbart, Jay Hastings and Nick Turner after the jump)

Jay Hastings(DC Improv Comedy Showcase, The Bomb Shelter):
"Much like any other job your trying to obtain, it helps to have a friends recommendation."

"When a booker says "tight and professional", it means NO RIFFING and NO CROWD WORK! That doesn't tell me anything about your act. Also, don't be blatantly filthy."

Barry Rothbart(Village Ma in NYC):
"You should not try to pander or be funny when first approaching a booker. It's a sure sign of being amateur when you come off "trying" to be funny in conversation to a booker, it's usually best to get to the point and be straight forward about asking for a spot. It seems like you are a professional and have been around the block more often. Because they usually know the motives when a new comic tries to interact with them."

"Make sure to not go over your time the first time you do a spot."

Nick Turner(Top Shelf):
"It helps to come out and watch and say hi. Bookers are eternally grateful to anyone who supports the show."

"Also, it helps to be ready before you start asking for these spots. Generally people want you to have been doing open-mics for a year or so at least."

Jake Young(The Awesome Room):
"You have to have a concrete purpose for a booker. If you fill a niche, or are a consistent host/close, or you bring in a crowd because you're new and have friends, these are reasons that outweigh the simple "funny enough" requirement."

Tyler Sonnichsen(Laughing Lizard):
"I just like a good balance of confidence and courtesy. I want you to be able to handle an audience with a high bar set, but also don't be a dick. Bring energy, and don't belittle the room or the establishment."


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Give Me Back My Son

Written by and Starring Jake Young and Sariel Lehyani. Directed by Isaac Carey Nejako



Sariel Lehyani hosts The College Perk Coffeehouse Open Mic, which happens TONIGHT (Feb 7th) at 9pm
at 9078 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD 20740
(signup happens at 8:30)

And Jake, of course, hosts The Awesome Room, which happens next on February 28th at McGinty's Public House in MARYLAND of all places.

SEND YOUR VIDEOS TO dccomedy4now(at)gmail.com

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Tonight. Awesome.

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Hero of the Week: Jake Young

Everyone knows that we need more quality comedy shows here in the DC area, but few of us are actually doing anything about it. Well the announcement came this week that one such comedian has stepped into the role of producer and is about to give comedians more stage time and fans of comedy more to laugh about with his new monthly show, "The Awesome Room.". We spotlight this fine gentleman in our first "Comedian of the Week." (I'm sorry if you think this title implies that there will be a new comedian of the week each week, but there's no way we could keep up that kind of grueling schedule)
We recently met with Jake Young over a shared pancake topped with delicious Ethiopian food to discuss why anyone would be so amazing as to start their own show. Little did we know that Jake only grants formal interviews to "traditional media," so we were left with this decidedly non-traditional interview.
(Jake's new show premieres on January 31st at 9pm at McGinty's Public House in Downtown Silver Spring. More info at theawesomeroom.com)

-Why did you decide to produce your own show?



(Marvel at the rest of the interview from this DC Comic after the jump)

-Why a booked showcase rather than an open mic?





-What about the venue appealed to you?




-What do you hope to accomplish with your new show?





-Do you forsee any personal benefits to having your own show?



-I'm sure you are about to be inundated with booking requests from local comics. How do you go about booking the show?



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