I recommend stuff on my podcast, COMIC NEWS INSIDER, each week. But, thought I'd start doing that here as well. Because, you know, all of you listen to me and think I'm brilliant. That being said:
Isle of 100,00 Graves by Jason and Fabien Vehlmann. I like pretty much everything by Norwegian cartoonist Jason. His anthropomorphic style manages to capture both the funny and serious side of his story. To my knowledge, this is the first time he has taken on a co-writer. Great tale of a little girl in search of her missing father who only has a reluctant pirate companion and her wits to do so. They stumble upon the island of the title, and comedy and horror ensue! Go get it.
Coke Money by Natasha Legerro. No, she's not a rapper. She's a comedian! First saw her on Chelsea Lately and always found her funny. Her new album does not disappoint. Recorded live in Denver, she does her set and manages to get some digs in on the rowdy audience as well. Playing up the "socialite" she pretends to be to humorous effect.
The Adam and Joe show has been around for years on BBC Radio 6 in the UK. They had a podcast of their best stuff from their Saturday show that I listened to weekly. Very funny guys! Alas, the show went on a long hiatus. But, it's back! As of a few weeks ago, they are filling up our earholes with hilarity. The podcast is available in the U.S. through iTunes or directly from the site. Funny, funny LOL stuff!
Bob's Burgers animated TV series on FOX. I'm loving this show. Stand out is Kristen Schaal as the young daughter, Louise. And the always awesome voice actor H. Jon Benjamin as Bob rocks it too. Silly fun.
Tina Fey's new autobio Bossypants. Whoa! I actually read something without pictures? Nope! I got the audio book version as read by Tina herself. It's really funny and covers some very poignant moments in her life as well. I'd be very interested in hearing her do another autobio 20 years from now. I always recommend audio books (especially autobio ones if they are read by the actual person). You get the inflection from the actual person!
So much more to recommend but I'll leave you with that. Hope you enjoy! Let me know what you think.
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