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2023 is the Year of Jennifer Coolidge 👄

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Here we are on another holiday. Hopefully you are reading this from a nice cushy bed where you can sleep off that hangover and not staring directly into the fluorescent light of your depressing office cubicle. Jennifer Coolidge is thriving, Dean Stanfield is a public access news anchor now, and JRE heads back to its roots. Here’s some funny shit that happened this week.

Tweet of the Week

Yay or yikes?

Video of the Week

Dean Stanfield and a killer group of Austin comics have a new web series called Jubilation, TX which is a public access style show featuring all your local favorites. Here's the latest episode from Dean and the crew. 

Podcast of the Week

Back to the JRE roots with Rogan x Redban

Insider News

Check out some of the up and coming Austin comic podcasts of the year!

Every Wednesday at the new venue “The Studio” there will be a workout show for local nationwide headliners to work their craft!. Get your tickets here:

The Workout Comedy Show - January 4th 8:00PM

You ever wonder what national touring comedians do during the week when they aren’t in another city entertaining the locals? Of course you have. Everyone does.They are at a comedy club working out material. Want to guess why we named the show The Workout Comedy Show?You are so smart. The Workout Comedy Show is exactly what you think it is. It’s where comedians go on stage and workout for you. Like lifting weights and doing yoga.If you believe that, you should not come to the show. The Workout Comedy Show is a stand up comedy showcase for comedians to work out their material in front of you beautifully intelligent people.Not only will you see the best comedians, you are going to experience the hottest new venue in Austin, located on East 6th St. The Studio.You are going to laugh away all the bullshit or laugh to laugh because laughing is the best. Poetry. And comedy.You should really come to the show. You never know who is going to drop in. Comedians include local national touring headliners and motherfuckers you are going to love to watch.You are going to laugh your ass off. Guaranteed! On my momma.Get your mother-fucking tickets right now! See you there. Doors at 7PM | Show starts at 8PMTicket Info- Tickets are sold individually - Please be advised that this seating can involve shared tables with other guests- You can pick your tickets and where you will be seated at- Next to each ticket is a layout of the venue and where your tickets will be located- There are NO REFUNDS - No heckling or videos during the show, if you can't play nicely you will be asked to leave - There is absolutely NO VIDEO RECORDING whatsoever  - If you don't show up 20 MINUTES after the show time, you will forfeit your tickets- Make sure to have fun and be respectful during the showGrab your tickets  before you are stuck wishing you had. Get them now!

Sara Weinshank and Kim Congdon are LIVE this Friday at Vulcan Gas Company. Get your tickets now before the show sells out!

Sara Weinshenk + Kim Congdon: Live In Austin - January 6th 7:00PM

Have you ever seen a comic absolutely destroy no matter who they have to follow, where they are on a bill or what room they have to play? That’s Kim Congdon. Never one to sleep on a moment or crowd work or able to roast a moment’s notice, Kim is one of the most lethal comedians in LA right now. We’re stoked to bring her to Austin and ready to see how hard she goes on the hometown crowds. Prepare to be outraged. You know we love it.Sara Weinshenk is one of those killers who’s rocked stages from Kill Tony to the Comedy Store. She’s appeared on just about every comedian podcast while also hosting her own podcasts, dropping some seriously hot takes. It’s going to be chaos and we’re going to love it!Doors at 6PM | Show starts at 7PMMore about Sara/KimSara Weinshenk is a LA based stand up comedian, writer and podcaster. Since starting stand up in 2010 she has been seen on Comedy Central, The Joe Rogan Experience and as a Regular on Kill Tony. She also hosts the "Shenk" and "This Bitch" podcasts.Kim Congdon Kim Congdon is a LA based Comedian, TV Writer, and Producer. She's been seen on Comedy Central, MTV, and was a writer for TruTV's Impractical Jokers. She also has a special on HBO Max. When she’s not on stage telling jokes or roasting the crowd, you can catch her cohosting her podcasts, “This Bitch“ and “Broad Topix” available on all podcast platforms.Ticket Info- Tickets are sold individually - Please be advised that this seating can involve shared tables with other guests- You can pick your tickets and the table you will be seated at- Next to each ticket is a layout of the venue and where your tickets will be located- This event is 21 and up, valid ID required- There are NO REFUNDS - No heckling or videos during the show, if you can't play nicely you will be asked to leave - No backpacks or other large bags - No animals allowed in venue- There is absolutely NO VIDEO RECORDING whatsoever  - As you enter the venue, you are required to lock your phones and smart watches in Yondr bags until the end of the show - If you don't show up 20 MINUTES after the show time, you will forfeit your tickets- Make sure to have fun and be respectful during the showGrab your tickets  before you are stuck wishing you had. Get them now!

They are also doing a live recording of their podcast “This Bitch” directly following the early show!

This Bitch Podcast Live - January 6th 9:30PM

Comedians Sara Weinshenk and Kim Congdon record their hit podcast, "This Bitch" live from Vulcan Gas Co.Grab your tickets now, before they're all gone!Doors at 8:30PM | Show starts at 9PMMore about Sara/KimSara Weinshenk is a LA based stand up comedian, writer and podcaster. Since starting stand up in 2010 she has been seen on Comedy Central, The Joe Rogan Experience and as a Regular on Kill Tony. She also hosts the "Shenk" and "This Bitch" podcasts.Kim Congdon Kim Congdon is a LA based Comedian, TV Writer, and Producer. She's been seen on Comedy Central, MTV, and was a writer for TruTV's Impractical Jokers. She also has a special on HBO Max. When she’s not on stage telling jokes or roasting the crowd, you can catch her cohosting her podcasts, “This Bitch“ and “Broad Topix” available on all podcast platforms.Ticket Info- Tickets are sold individually - Please be advised that this seating can involve shared tables with other guests- You can pick your tickets and the table you will be seated at- Next to each ticket is a layout of the venue and where your tickets will be located- This event is 21 and up, valid ID required- There are NO REFUNDS - No heckling or videos during the show, if you can't play nicely you will be asked to leave - No backpacks or other large bags - No animals allowed in venue- There is absolutely NO VIDEO RECORDING whatsoever  - As you enter the venue, you are required to lock your phones and smart watches in Yondr bags until the end of the show - If you don't show up 20 MINUTES after the show time, you will forfeit your tickets- Make sure to have fun and be respectful during the showGrab your tickets  before you are stuck wishing you had. Get them now!

That's a wrap

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