Welcome to the column for all carbon-based life-forms. If you breathe oxygen, this is for you. And if you live on a planet, especially Earth, well, then, you’ve come to the right place. Sorry, but I’m just following the new trend in advertising: casting as absurdly wide a net as possible. Products used to be advertised to a fairly specialized base. Each ad could be counted on to pander in its own unique way. You’d have your commercials aimed at seniors, in which someone sincere who was on TV when it was still seen only in black-and-white would give a testimonial about the product. Said commercial... Read More

Comedian Eric Andre is coming to Columbus! Don’t miss the hilarity of Eric Andre at the Columbus Funny Bone Comedy Club (160 Easton Town Center Columbus) this Friday Feb 22 at 7:45 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. and Saturday Feb 23 at 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Ticket prices vary and can be purchased online. Eric Andre is the creator and host of Adult Swim’s hit series “The Eric Andre Show.” He’s also a writer and executive producer for the network’s new late-night comedy “Mostly 4 Millennials,” which premiered on July 1st and airs Sundays at midnight. Andre also lends his voice to the hyena ‘Azizi’... Read More

Comedian Carl Payne comes to the Columbus Funny Bone Comedy Club (145 Easton Town Center Columbus) this Wednesday Feb 20. Arrival time is 8:15 p.m. and the show time is 9 p.m. After a successful TV career as “Cole” from the hit show “Martin,” “Cockroach” from The Cosby show and many more roles, Carl Payne now has a solid hour plus standup comedy routine! Enjoy his funny stories about Martin, Cosby, life and more. You will enjoy one of the funniest newest comics in the game! Ticket prices vary and can be purchased online.  Read More

Comedian and internet sensation, Shuler King, is making his way to Columbus! Shuler King takes the stage at Columbus Funny Bone Comedy Club (160 Easton Town Center Columbus) this Tuesday Feb 12. Arrival time is 6:45 p.m. and showtime is 7:30 p.m. Comedian Shuler King was born Frank Williams III in Sumter, South Carolina. He knew at an early age that he was destined to be an entertainer especially since he was the kid known for cracking jokes. King grew up in a traditional 2-parent household in the Bible Belt of the South, where Faith, Hard Work and Education were the foundations of what his parents... Read More

Don’t miss comedian Theo Von, live in Columbus! Theo Von takes the stage at Columbus Funny Bone Comedy Club (160 Easton Town Center Columbus) this Friday Feb 8 at 7:45 p.m. and 10:15 p.m., Saturday Feb 9 at 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. and Sunday Feb 10 at 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Theo Von can be seen in his very own Netflix Original comedy special titled, NO OFFENSE. Theo’s podcast, THIS PAST WEEKEND, is one of the top comedy podcasts, garnering 3.5m listens a month. Theo has appeared numerous times on Joe Rogan’s podcast, THE JOE ROGAN EXPERIENCE, regularly on Joey Diaz’s The Church of What’s... Read More

Columbus Funny Bone Comedy Club is the place to be for fun and laughter this weekend! Comedian Arnez J hits the stage at the Funny Bone Comedy Club (160 Easton Town Ctr. Columbus) this Friday Jan 25 at 7:45 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. and Saturday Jan 26 at 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Rapidly becoming one of the most talked about comedians, Arnez J”s charisma and physical agility are unforgettable. With the physicality of Jim Carey, his brand of comedy has dubbed him “the black Jerry Lewis”. Arnez was recruited by The Harlem Globetrotters after their scouts saw his very physical comedy routine... Read More

Bob Marley is heading to Columbus! No, not that Bob Marley. The funny one! Comedian Bob Marley takes the stage at the Funny Bone Comedy Club (160 Easton Town Ctr. Columbus) this Friday Jan 11 at 7:45 p.m. and 10:15 p.m., Saturday Jan 12 at 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. and Sunday Jan 13 at 7 p.m. Originally from Maine, Bob Marley began performing stand-up comedy in his hometown of Portland. He moved to Boston early in his career, gaining experience in a city known for spawning comedy all-stars. He now has a weekly radio call in segment with several radio stations around the country called “The World According... Read More

Can you believe it? ShadowboxLive’s first sketch comedy and rock & roll show of 2019 is getting ready to open next weekend! Crazy Sexy Cool opens Friday Jan 4 at 7:30 p.m. at ShadowboxLive (503 S Front St. Ste 260 Columbus) and will continue every Friday at 7:30 and select Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Crazy Sexy Cool is the annual “Best of” show, which means (to quote David Whitehouse) you can either revisit your favorite songs and sketch comedy of this year or, if you didn’t see a show all of this year this is your chance to see only the good stuff ShadowboxLive... Read More

Rickey Smiley will be entertaining audiences at the Columbus Funny Bone Comedy Club (160 Easton Town Ctr Columbus) this Friday Jan 4 at 7:45 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. and Saturday Jan 5 at 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Establishing himself as a clean comic, his down-home southern humor has made him a favorite in the nation’s top comedy venues. From intimate comedy clubs to sold out crowds at Madison Square Garden, the Universal Amphitheater and the Lincoln Center, Rickey’s unique style of humor resonates with his audiences unlike any other comic on the road today. For more information and to purchase tickets... Read More

Get your fill of laughter this weekend, at the Columbus Funny Bone! Comedian Jeff Dye takes the stage at Columbus Funny Bone (160 Easton Town Ctr Columbus) this Thursday Dec 27 at 7:30 p.m., Friday Dec 28 at 7:45 p.m. and 10:15 p.m., Saturday Dec 29 at 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. and Sunday Dec 30 at 7 p.m. Jeff Dye is a nationally touring comedian, actor, host, prankster and Bigfoot enthusiast. He recently starred in NBC’s comedy adventure series BETTER LATE THAN NEVER, which followed the travels of Henry Winkler, William Shatner, Terry Bradshaw and George Foreman as Jeff created for them the adventure... Read More