Anonymous asked you:
how did you get started doing stand-up?

I started as a musician but wasn’t that good so I made my songs funny etc. etc. 

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That’ll do it for this installment of Ask a Professional Comedian. A sincere thanks to Ben Kronberg for taking questions and to all of you who sent them in.

The Half Hour: Ben Kronberg premieres tonight at 12:30a/11:30c, right after The Half Hour: Andy Haynes.

Ask a Professional Comedian: Ben Kronberg

Anonymous asked you:
What’s your favorite: twitter, tumblr, instagram, vine or facebook?

Twitter:  @meganneuringer
Instagram: mankofit
vine: benkronberg
Facebook: benkronberg
Tumblr: benkronberg

Ask a Professional Comedian: Ben Kronberg

Got questions for the very funny Ben Kronberg? Drop them in our Ask box and he might answer them tomorrow!

In the meantime, click the image for a preview of The Half Hour: Ben Kronberg, premiering tomorrow night at 12:30am/11:30c, right after The Half Hour: Andy Haynes.

The Half Hour: Cristela Alonzo premieres tonight at 12:30a/11:30c, right after The Half Hour: Lil Rel Howery. In the meantime, be sure to follow Cristela on Twitter and Facebook.

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Ask a Professional Comedian: Lil Rel Howery

Anonymous asked you:
Hey Lil Rel! I want to be a comedian. Got any advice?

Just keeping hitting stages, respect and really understand the art of comedy… Also be yourself not anyone else… Its ok to be influenced by who you look up to but find your own voice…

Anonymous asked you:
Question for Lil Rel: Whatever happened with that Living Color reboot?

Honestly I still kinda don’t know exactly but I know that Keenen and Fox decided not to air it who knows really why… Google an interview Keenen did with BET or the New York times not sure which one where he gives an answer… The only thing I can say is that I had a blast taping the show and become really good friends with castmates Jermaine Fowler and Jennifer Bartells… We actually just shot a pilot for comedy central from a show we created, wrote and produced called Legion of goons along with The Lucas Brothers, Josh Rabonowitz, and Kevin Barnett… With all that being said even though you won’t see In Living Color it opened up a great deal of doors for me…

Anonymous asked you:
Lil Rel: were there any bits Comedy Central wouldn’t let you do on your special???

Nope everything I submitted they let me do and I’m really happy about that…

Anonymous asked you:
This question is for lil rel howery. who are your biggest influences?

My biggest influences as far as comedy goes is Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, JB Smoove, Louis Ck, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Adam Sandler, Bernie Mac, Bill Cosby, Martin Lawrence and Deray Davis…

But in life My mother Nancy Howery(r.i.p), My father Milton Howery, My uncle Pastor Marshall Hatch, my counselor at school David Burns, and my cousin Wesley Hatch(r.i.p)

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That’ll do it for this installment of Ask a Professional Comedian. A sincere thanks to Lil Rel for taking questions and to all of you who sent them in.

The Half Hour: Lil Rel Howery premieres tonight at 12a/11c, followed by The Half Hour: Cristela Alonzo.

Ask a Professional Comedian: Lil Rel Howery

ukeurowholock asked you:
why do you call yourself Lil Rel? Is it short for relish?

No its not short for relish lol and Lil Rel was a nickname given to me in highschool my freshman year by the seniors on the Varsity Basketball team I played Frosh Soph and my cousin who also played on the Varsity name was Derail so all them called me Lil Rel just that simple the thing is when you get a nickname at a hood school it sticks with you for the rest of your life….

these-lungs-are-black asked you:
the best thing about being a comedian ? @ lil rel

The Best thing about being a comedian honestly for me is the traveling…I’ve been around the world and its all because I can make people laugh…

lamesjucey asked you:
To Lil Rel: What’s stopping you from becoming a regular size Rel or larger?

Nothing at all….

Anonymous asked you:
Lil Rel: Who’s your favorite comedian to perform with??

I have a few um Russell Peters, Rickey Smiley, Bill Bellemy, Ced the entertainer, Lavar Walker, Chris Spencer, J. Reid, D’lai, David Helem and Keisha Hunt… Its more but they are fun to work with….

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Got questions for Lil Rel? Drop them in our Ask box and he might answer them!

The Half Hour: Lil Rel Howery premieres tonight at 12a/11c, followed by The Half Hour: Cristela Alonzo.

Ask a Professional Comedian: Lil Rel

The Half Hour: Lil Rel premieres tomorrow night at 12:00a/11:00c.

Before it airs, Lil Rel will answer your questions. Submit them here and he’ll get to them tomorrow. Be sure to specify that your question are for Lil Rel.

In the meantime, here’s Lil Rel talking about how his wife’s wigs have ruined his Playstation.

cc-studios:

On Push & Believe, Sean Patton & Brody talk about their anal energies.

Come back for fresh new Push & Believe on Wednesday, and watch Sean’s episode of The Half Hour, airing Friday June 21 at 12:30a/11:30c  on Comedy Central.

cc-studios:

On Push & Believe, Baron Vaughn & Brody whip up some really good smoothies. 

Come back for fresh new Push & Believe on Wednesday, and watch Baron’s episode of The Half Hour, airing Friday June 21 at 12a/11c  on Comedy Central.

cc-studios:

Baron Vaughn and Brody throw caution to the wind as they blend up some smoothies.

Come back for fresh new Push & Believe on Wednesday, and watch Baron’s episode of The Half Hour, airing Friday June 21 at 12a/11c  on Comedy Central.