A Chronology of the Death of Boxing – Part II
The rise and fall of Mike Tyson, the proliferation of boxing’s sanctioning bodies, and why boxing has no future in America.… Read More A Chronology of the Death of Boxing – Part II
7 Questions with Greer Barnes
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Photo by Chris Langston by Ryan Meehan Revered by audiences and fellow comics alike, Greer Barnes is a regularly featured performer at the Comedy Cellar, in the heart of New York City’s Greenwich Village, a club that over the last 15 years, Greer has made his home. Touring wherever…
Radio J-Dub, Volume 7- Tales of Depression and Sorrow: The New England Patriots
A first-hand account of being a Patriots fan in the heart of Colts country.… Read More Radio J-Dub, Volume 7- Tales of Depression and Sorrow: The New England Patriots
Radio J-Dub, Volume 6- Good “Bad” Coaches and Dave Hakstol Hits The City of Brotherly Love
There’s so much in today’s episode it had to be done in two segments. The first harkens back to a lot of material from the Dubsism archives. We get glimpses into why there’s a Dubsy award named for Gene Mauch, what J-Dub really means when he talks about good “bad” coaches, the old Dubscast series,… Read More Radio J-Dub, Volume 6- Good “Bad” Coaches and Dave Hakstol Hits The City of Brotherly Love
7 Questions with Whitney Rice
Originally posted on First Order Historians:
By Ryan Meehan Whitney Rice is a comedic actress and stand-up comic from Virginia. After receiving her masters in rhetoric, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue comedy while teaching in colleges. Her comedic work has been featured in Buzzfeed, The Atlantic Wire, LA Weekly, LA Times, Funny or Die, and Talking…
10 Questions with Rocky LaPorte
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? by Ryan Meehan Rocky LaPorte’s appeal comes from his everyman, streetwise style of comedy. Delivering laughs in his trademark Brooklyn accent, he has become one of the most sought after comedians in the country, and he appeared on season eight of NBC’s Last Comic Standing! A former Chicago truck driver and…
Radio J-Dub, Volume 5 – The Dubsism “Take” on Deflate-Gate
A take on “Deflate-Gate” which you certainly aren’t going to get from the low-hanging fruit-peddlers in the mainstream media.… Read More Radio J-Dub, Volume 5 – The Dubsism “Take” on Deflate-Gate
A Chronology of the Death of Boxing – Part I
The rise of Don King, the fall of Muhammad Ali, and the month that signaled the beginning of the end. … Read More A Chronology of the Death of Boxing – Part I
7 Questions with Na’im Lynn
Originally posted on First Order Historians:
by Ryan Meehan The surest thing to come out of Jersey happened way before MTV was even a reality. You can blame it on the moon men or some other intergalactic event, but there’s no denying that the universe was blessed on March 15th, 1978 with the descent of…
On The Matter Of Ray Lewis…
How did Ray Lewis make the transition from “thug” to “respected?”… Read More On The Matter Of Ray Lewis…
7 Questions with Brett Erickson
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by Ryan Meehan Brett Erickson is a comedian based in Los Angeles, CA. With a quick wit and a lovably acerbic tongue honed by nearly 20 years on the comedy road, Brett’s live show is not to be missed. Socially-relevant, topical and unapologetic, Brett has been called by Doug…
There’s A Guy Out There Who Wants To Abolish The NFL Draft – Of Course, He’s An Asshole
The kid who got picked last for everything in school tries to strike back. … Read More There’s A Guy Out There Who Wants To Abolish The NFL Draft – Of Course, He’s An Asshole
The NFL “All-Time, All-Locked Up” Team
Would anybody be really surprised at the idea that one could compose a pretty good NFL team from guys who have been in jail?… Read More The NFL “All-Time, All-Locked Up” Team
The Deep Six: NFL Prime-Time “Rivalries” Nobody Should Have To Watch
Yet another example of how the NFL succeeds despite itself. … Read More The Deep Six: NFL Prime-Time “Rivalries” Nobody Should Have To Watch
Sports Doppelgangers, Volume 82: The “W.C Fields Probably Drank A Lot of Canadian Club” Edition
How long has it been since a Canadian club hoisted Lord Stanley’s Cup?… Read More Sports Doppelgangers, Volume 82: The “W.C Fields Probably Drank A Lot of Canadian Club” Edition
7 Questions with Eric Grady
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by Ryan Meehan National touring comedian Eric Grady is the “World’s Tallest Comedian”, and has been making audiences “bust their guts”, “cry”, and even “pee a little” (actual quotes from audience members) from laughing since 1995 with his hilarious, edgy, and fresh standup comedy. Eric’s comedy career began in…
Sports Doppelgangers, Volume 81: The “Why The St. Louis Blues Can’t Get Out Of The First Round” Edition
There’s a big difference between the NHL and fixing cabs.… Read More Sports Doppelgangers, Volume 81: The “Why The St. Louis Blues Can’t Get Out Of The First Round” Edition
The Blogger’s Roast of J-Dub
As part of marking the 1,000th post on Dubsism, a few fellow bloggers thought to honor the man behind Dubsism with an old-fashioned roast. … Read More The Blogger’s Roast of J-Dub
Tonight, J-Dub Becomes 1K-Dub
The 1,000th post on Dubsism. Why the hell has this thing lasted this long?… Read More Tonight, J-Dub Becomes 1K-Dub
10 Questions with April Richardson
Originally posted on First Order Historians:
by Ryan Meehan Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, April Richardson moved to Los Angeles after graduating from college (later than most people do). Growing up, she was always obsessed with comedy and was always, as the expression goes, the “class clown.” She never realized you could get paid for being obnoxious and…
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