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By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Of all the interviews I’ve conducted with famous people, my conversation with Michael Winslow was easily my favorite. Dubbed “The Man of 10,000 Sound Effects,” …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Of all the interviews I’ve conducted with famous people, my conversation with Michael Winslow was easily my favorite. Dubbed “The Man of 10,000 Sound Effects,” …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
With nearly two decades of stand-up shows, movie and TV performances and talk show guest spots across every major television network, Ty Barnett has a …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
His own hour-long Showtime special. A recurring role on long-running sitcom “Parks and Rec” as Sewage Joe. Several appearances on “Late Night with Jay Leno.” …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Despite Sandpoint’s reputation as a strong performing arts community, stand-up comedy is a rarity in the local nightlife. Mel Dick, owner of the 219 Lounge, …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
I have vivid memories of watching Gallagher’s comedy specials when I was a kid. There was something visceral and satisfying in watching his routine, which …
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