Episode 2 of the Laugh Riot, Erin Bennett and Adam Brodsky

So, I'm back. Any news you may have heard regarding my demise was greatly exaggerated. I did, however, take gravely ill for a few months and needed some time off. I have returned, better than ever, with the dark powers of the eldritch underworld coursing through my . . . Well, whatever.

My guest for this episode is Erin Bennett, otherwise known as The Gigglechick. Her comedy blog, www.gigglechick.com is consistently one of the highest rated humor blogs in the country. She's been featured on MSNBC and also runs the wildly popular Gigglechick Open Mic, a resource for Stand-Up comics and fans. She's also a stand up comic in her own right, which you'll hear on the show. In this episode, she'll give us all great insight into men, dating, her Darth Mom, Turkey Porn (you'll just have to hear it) and online stalkers of both the endearing and, ahem, less endearing kinds. She's a very funny woman and we had a great time with the interview.

The musical guest for this episode is Adam Brodsky. A Philadelphia musician with a razor with and a command of language that borders on domestic abuse, Adam combines Folk and Punk in ways that will have you running the song back just to hear how he makes words into little bitches. It's not his fault, though, they make him hurt them. Just ask him. I've been a fan of Adam's work for years and it's a pleasure to have his music on the show. Be sure to stop by his website, www.adambrodsky.com, and for the love of all that is holy buy a CD or two before he beats your adjectives into little bloody prepositions. Don't worry about using the passive voice;  Adam doesn't have one.

In other news, if you're in the New York City area on Wednesday, July 26^th, you'll have a chance to attend the recording of a new series of Laugh Riot programs. At the New York Improv, at 8:00pm that night, I'll be hosting and recording the first of a series called The Laugh Riot, Live from The New York Improv. I've got a lineup of comics from Comedy Central, MTV, NBC and a few others that will be one of the best nights of comedy you can find anywhere. Call 212-613-1649 for reservations and seek directions and whatnot at www.newyorkimprov.com. It's going to be an incredible night and you'll be able to play the episode and tell people "Yeah, I was there." If you are too far away (from some of the emails I've gotten I know some of you live as far away as New Zealand) you'll be able to download the show the following weekend. As always, thoughts, comments, suggestions and cash offers can be sent to [e-mail].