Punching the Clown
Singer/songwriter and gifted guitar player Henry Phillips may be lonely and a self-professed loser, but he's also one of the most clever comedians on the planet. His songs often focus on the darker, more twisted side of life, but we still find his soft-spoken, self-deprecating personality quite adorable. Though his demeanor may lead you to believe otherwise, he's actually a fun guy to be around, especially if you enjoy gambling, drinking or gambling while drinking. In other news, Henry recently wrote, starred in, and directed the movie Punching the Clown, which recieved rave reviews at the Slamdance film festivial.

Living the L.A. Dream
Being a comic out in L.A. is rough, just ask Patrick Keane.  That’s why he’s decided to take his act on the road where he can get a little more stage time and entertain a lot more people.  Keane has appeared on The Late Late Show w/ Craig Ferguson, is trying to stop apologizing so much, and thinks that good looking people shouldn’t give dating advice. 

I Know That Voice
Not only does Mike MacRae perform a hysterical comedy act full of insightful social commentary, he also has an arsenal full of outstanding celebrity impressions that many other comedians would never dare attempt to perform. These voices include Harrison Ford, Rip Torn, Vince Vaughn, Morgan Freeman, Ben Kenobi and Gregory Peck just to name a few. In fact, Mike's impressions are so good, he became a regular on a show based all around impressions, Frank TV.

The Biggest Name
in Comedy
Strange laws, cliches, poker hands, holidays and famous quotes are just a few of the topics comedian Costaki Economopoulos has covered over the past year in his weekly Economonologue segment. We never know exactly what he'll be calling in to talk about, but we can safely assume it's going to be funny. Because if it isn't, we'll start having Caroline Rhea call in instead.

Songs to Make
Dogs Happy
When looking at your dog, you may think the only things he needs to be happy are belly scratches, access to food and attacking the mail man, but musician Skip Haynes and the rest of the Laurel Canyon Animal Company have found that what Fido truly needs is his own CD. After their first breakthrough project Songs to Make Dogs Happy received tail-wagging reviews across the board, the band has gotten back together to release another CD, More Songs to Make Dogs Happy! And this one even comes with a bonus track for people. Songs on the new project include "Squeaky Bark, Bark," "Dog On My Bed," "Let's Go For a Walk" and 'Dog Dancing"

From B to Z, Bay-bee!
When Bob Zany calls us each and every Tuesday, it's not just to say hello or ask us for money. No, he comes equipped with all new jokes, a fantastic Bing Crosby impression and two play-at-home games all presented in a feature he likes to call The Zany Report. In other news, Zany has two new CDs available for purchase, both of which you can pick up online, or when he comes to your town as part of the BOB&TOM Comedy All-Stars tour.

Roasting History
They say those that don't learn for the past are doomed to repeat it. That's something Scott Dunn doesn't have to worry about because he spends the majority of his time looking backwards. Dunn is a comedian, an author, a father of two, a husband of one, and is famous for his "Roasts" of major historical events. He calls in every Monday to share comical and historical tidbits of knowledge, followed up by a pop quiz. Start cramming now.

From Classroom to Comedy Club
What can make a teacher give up the classroom and take to the stage? A better paycheck might be one reason, but for Jeff Jena, it was because he just saw so much humor in every day life that he had to share it with an audience that were old enough to buy liquor. After starting his career at the legendary Comics Annex in Houston, he got his big break when he appeared on Star Search in front of a national audience. From that point on, the past 20-plus years have been spent headlining packed houses in the best clubs across the country.

And You Thought You Ate A Lot This Weekend
According to the folks at Major League Eating (MLE), competitive eating is the next big thing in sports. Because hey, anyone can put a ball in a hoop, or catch a 30 yard bullet pass, but it takes a real athlete to down over 50 hot dogs in a twelve minute sitting. According to MLE President (and PR genius) Richard Shea, the best part of competitive eating is that there is no such thing as an off season. From the Glutton Bowl, to Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest (which aired this past Saturday on ESPN), the "athletes" of the MLE travel the country all year long, shoveling as much food into their mouths as is humanly possible.

FACTOID - The Nathan's Famous International Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Championship has been held each year on July 4 since 1916, according to archives.