John Oliver kicked off his guest-hosting stint on The Daily Show last night, and his fellow correspondents were there to offer plenty of encouraging words.
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And here’s the aforementioned Buzzfeed post.
“I might be a potential accident. Somebody might ride out like this and hit me or hit someone else…” - Concerned New Yorker
“But let’s be honest, you’re a potential accident no matter what you’re doing.” - Al Madrigal http://on.cc.com/14seaN0
“Are those f**kin’ Crocs?” - Al Madrigal
“Yes they are.” - Dylan Ratigan
“What’s wrong with you?”
“What’s wrong with Crocs?”
“Nothing, if you’re three.”
Rise and shine, #ComedyFesters! It’s the last day of #ComedyFest and we’re getting an early start with Al Madrigal: Behind the Stand-Up.
Tune-in to Comedy Central at 11:20am EST to watch Al’s stand-up special, Why Is the Rabbit Crying?, and follow @AlMadrigal and @SteveRannazzisi as they live-tweet.
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Why Is The Rabbit Crying? Find out in Al Madrigal’s fantastic new stand-up special, available now on CD/DVD.
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I NEED YOU TO KNOW THAT AL MADRIGAL’S SPECIAL IS TONIGHT AT 11PM Eastern.
You can read our conversation about it HERE.
I have to say that touring with Al and Adam Lowitt this past fall was not merely a great opportunity to visit even more Courtyards By Marriotts, but also a true and happy education in the art of stand up.
AL is a genius. Watch tonight, and then GO SEE HIM.
Listen to what this deranged millionaire has to say!
cabinetofoddities asked you:
This question is for Al Madrigal! So my boyfriend does some stand up and considers himself an innovative, out-of-the box comedian. Today he told me about a (very) out-of-the-box bit he wants to do and I casually mentioned I didn’t think it would work. The next thing I know, he’s having a drama queen meltdown, telling me I’m so unbelievably negative and critical and just overall the worst. Please explain how a passing comment could evince such a total overreaction?
Just tell him to quit acting like a baby & in the future not to run his half baked ideas by you and let you know after he works it out. That’s what my wife says to me.
colbertfan asked you:
For Al: What’s the weirdest thing that’s ever happened to you behind the scenes at TDS?
Weirdest and Coolest - Colbert popped into my office, a former storage closet, for 20 minutes to chit chat.
girl4042 asked you:
Al Madrical: If you were to train me for four weeks for a stand-up comedy competition or a major audition, and had 2 million dollars on the line, what would the training look like? What if I trained for eight weeks?
Did you ever see Rocky 4? It’d look like the opposite of that.
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That’s it for this installment of Ask a Professional Comedian. Many thanks to the great Al Madrigal for participating and to all of you who sent in questions!
Al Madrigal: Why Is the Rabbit Crying premieres tomorrow at 11/10c.
danielgrak asked you:
Al Madrigal - what does jon smell like sir
I’m a man that has never gotten close enough to answer that question. (Delightful)
fridge-logic asked you:
Hey Al, how do you think you’ve changed as a comedian in the last few years? I saw your Comedy Central Presents special, and it seemed like you had a whole different vibe back then.
Yeah, It wasn’t good. Not sure what i was doing, definitely not ready for TV and that certainly was not special. I actually rewatch that one as a DVD extra with Louis Katz. There are glimpses of it but I developed into more of a story-teller. Delivery felt forced, I think honestly I was trying to be the comedian I thought I wanted to be. Not too far after that I settled in and really was comfortable just being myself.
Anonymous asked you:
pancakes or waffles?!
At breakfast I have a very difficult time choosing between the pancakes, 2 eggs, bacon, breakfast potatoes and choice of toast and the waffles, 2 eggs, bacon, breakfast potatoes and choice of toast.
doctorew69 asked you:
hey Al, how many times have you used the bathroom in the past 3 days? and for how long where you in the bathroom?
Twice and I’m sort of scared about it. Everyone should go at least once per day right?
thehumanconsumption asked you:
Al madrigal!! . .was that you in the Workaholics episode with the Juggahoes and letts?…you know you were drinking a fresca or something with your face painted like a juggahoe
NO! But I’m a huge fan of the show. Think Adam Devine and Erik Griffin are very funny comics if you haven’t seen their standup.
grizzledude asked you:
For Al Madrigal, do you consider a sense of comedic timing something that can be taught?
That’s something that you have to develop. I’ve always thought comedy classes were sort of a ripoff.
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The Daily Show’s Al Madrigal is answering your questions for a little while. Submit them here, then be sure to watch the premiere of Al Madrigal: Why Is the Rabbit Crying? tomorrow night at 11/10c.
