Brew Ha Ha is back at Shadowbox Live September 24-27, stand-up comics and sketch groups can apply now

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Justin Golak

Stand-Up Comics or Sketch Groups interested in performing at this years’ Brew Ha Ha at Shadowbox Live can find find more info and apply to be a part of the fest at columbusbrewhaha.com.

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The Comedy Sitdown – A comedy podcast hosted by Sumukh Torgalkar, Justin Golak, and Laura Sanders

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Justin Golak

Sumukh Torgalkar and Justin Golak, who just ended their sports, humor podcast Comedifans, have joined forces with the very funny Laura Sanders for a new podcast focussing on comedy.  The first episode–and two separate interviews that Golak did with Torgalkar and Sanders respectively–is live at comedysitdown.podbean.com.

New episodes will be posted every month on the third Tuesday of the month.

The archive of Sumukh and Golak’s “Comedifans” podcast will be available throughout 2013.  Check it out at comedifans.podbean.com.

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Surly Girl gets an early start

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Justin Golak

Columbus’ staple open mic, the Surly Girl Open Mic which is every Wednesday at The Surly Girl Saloon on North High Street, is getting an earlier start time.

It is now every Wednesday at 9:30PM–comics sign-up by 9:00PM

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“Saturday Night’s Laugh Event” puts a new monthly show into a new venue

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Justin Golak

Sumukh Torgalkar hosts a new monthly showcase show at Oldfield’s North Fourth Tavern (formerly Oldfield’s on Fourth).

The first show is January 5th, and the show will continue on the 1st Saturday of every month at 10PM.  The show is free and the talent is high.  Booking some of the best acts around central Ohio, Sumukh hopes to make each show a hilarious outing.

The first show will be headlined by Mark Lucas and Justin Golak.

RSVP on Facebook.

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Laura Sanders Puts On Her 3rd “One Lady Show”

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Justin Golak

Although this is veteran comic Laura Sanders’ third time presenting her “One Lady Show,” it will be her first appearance with the Short North Stage. Last year, Laura released her first comedy album (Ohio Built Lady!) to high praise and critical acclaim. Past shows have featured embarrassing photos of childhood hair cuts, self-produced stop animation videos, hilarious stories, and countless gut busting laughs from the humble and perennially charming Columbus Comedienne. More laughter is promised, as well as an early Christmas gift for a lucky few attendees.

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Monday Night Live 2.0

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Justin Golak

Monday Night Live!Monday Night Live is tonight, November 12, at 9:00PM at Wild Goose Creative.  The show will now be on the 2nd Monday of every month–as opposed to the first Monday, which it was previously on.

This is the second month that the show has been held on the 2nd Monday, and is the 2nd month the show has been run by the very funny sketch comedy group, the Asbestos Crew.  Both these changes are the future of MNL, and it looks to be a bright one.

You can now pay with credit card at the door at MNL and like MNL on Facebook.  The best monthly sketch comedy show in Columbus is now dedicated to getting even better under the Asbestos Crew.  Keep supporting, keep laughing.

The Asbestos Crew is also dedicated to getting some really fun and interesting hosts for each month of MNL.  This month’s host is the very funny Darrell Dawson.  Follow MNL on Facebook for more updates on future hosts–and also check in regularly at ColumbusisFunny.com for updates.

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Sumukh and Golak’s Two Man Show: Sumukh Vs. Golak

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Justin Golak

Long-time stand-up comics, and longer-time friends, Sumukh Torgalkar and Justin Golak attack your funny bone with a smattering of live sketches, video sketches, and other random hilarity with two shows on October 13, at 9 and 11 pm.

2 Shows, 9 pm and 11 pm, Tickets $8 in advance via http://www.shortnorthstage.org/, or $10 at the door.

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Comedy at Independents’ Day

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Justin Golak


Comedy comes to Independents’ Day! A mix of stand-up, improv, and short films hits the stage at Due Amici at 3:00PM. Laughs keep rolling until midnight!

(Key – SU=Stand-UP, I=Improv)

3:00PM-3:30PM – Comedy OPENS

3:30PM-5:00PM – 3:30PM Sean Somerville (SU), 3:40PM Sumukh Torgalkar (SU), 3:50PM FFN (I), 4:15PM Gateway Films Comedy Shorts

5:00PM-5:30PM – Intermission

5:30PM-7:00PM – 5:30PM Laura Sanders (SU), 5:40PM Chris Coen (SU), 5:50PM [redacted] (I), 6:15PM Gateway Films Comedy Shorts

7:00PM-7:30PM – Intermission

7:30PM-9:30PM – 7:30PM Travis Hoewischer (SU), 7:50PM Justin Golak (SU), 8:10PM State Of Play / Scott the Man (I), 8:50PM Gateway Films Comedy Shorts

9:30PM-10:00PM – Intermission

10:00PM-10:30PM – Justin Golak and Jeff Baltes (SU/I Mix)

10:30PM-12:00AM – Feature Movie presentation by Gateway Films

12:00AM – Stage CLOSES

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Trash TV

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Justin Golak

Comics Justin Golak, Sumukh Torgalkar, and Laura Sanders whip barbs at your guilty favorites on Tuesday, September 11th in the Backstage Bistro area of Shadowbox Live.  Show starts at 8PM.

Watch as the three comics make hilarious quips–in a Mystery Science Theater 3000 format–live during episodes of past-time favorite “Saved By The Bell.”

Tickets are only $5!  Tickets can be purchased at the door or, in advance, by phone at 614-416-7625.

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Justin Golak and Laura Sanders debut new material at The Comedy Sideshow

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Justin Golak

After Justin Golak and Laura Sanders recorded and released their debut comedy CD’s in April, they vowed to get on the path to new material creation.  After months of pumping out new hahas at open mics and shows around town, the duo is ready to lay down a feature set a piece of fresh jokes.

Come out to The Comedy Sideshow Tuesday, July 31st at Circus Bar at 9:30PM to check it out.  The two comics will also have said CD’s on sale that night for only $5 a piece if you haven’t already picked one up.

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