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Tampa comedian dies trying to write perfect topical joke

Dead Comic

Tampa stand-up comedian Glenn “Glizzy” Werthers, best known for his persistent efforts to get everyone to call him “Glizzy”, was found dead in his apartment yesterday, the victim of an apparent, very specific form of writer’s block. “We see this sometimes when writer’s block is really severe. The writer’s brain will literally explode,” said Hillsborough…

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Top Five Self-Defense Tactics For Local Comedians

Get him!

This list is intended specifically for comedians currently practicing their craft in the Tampa Bay Area. That doesn’t mean non-comedians and/or non-local residents can’t read it, just that those people might not get any value from it, unless they’re planning to attack a local comedian at some point and want to see what they might…

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Brady honed White House comedy chops at Tampa Bay open mics

Brady Open Mic

“What a great experience”, said Brady. “Really effective means of practicing. Nobody was there so there was no pressure. And some, not all, of the comics were very supportive and helpful. I’ll definitely do this again when we win next year’s Super Bowl, Ooops, I mean ‘IF’ we win next year! Ha ha!”

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Top 10 Comedy Open Mics in Tampa

Top 10 Comedy Open Mics in Tampa Bay

For many years now, Tampa has been a hot bed of comedy open mics. While still not the most popular entertainment option, comedy open mics occur nearly every night of the week. This is our list of the top ones: 10. Brandy’s This now leveled lot in St. Pete, used to be an exuberant trailer…

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