Nathan Timmel
The Blog
The Powerful Powerless
As a comedian, I have a rare job. I stand on stage under a spotlight, and hold a microphone that amplifies my words…
Are Heckler Videos Hurting Comedy?
Comedians are on stage to express themselves; we have ideas, and we want those ideas to generate laughter.
Two Horrible Shows
I’m often asked two questions: what’s your favorite show; what’s your least favorite show?
Neal Gabler Doesn’t Speak for the American Middle Class
Tales of fuckuppery shouldn’t be championed as an assessment of what is happening to society at whole.
Dear Drunk Woman: A Comedian Apologizes
You might want to stop reading now, because that’s all that should be said. Apologies are supposed to stand on their own.
An Audience of Seventeen Soldiers
In October, 2005, I traveled to Afghanistan.
An Idea Called Closure
Being cheated on was the best thing to ever happen to me.
Why Marriages Fail
Marriage is work. Hard. Work.
The Politics of Comedy
Several years ago, I received an email from Comedy Booking Inc…
Be Who You Are
I am a Honkey. Or “Cracker-American,” if we’re being politically correct.
Thank You, Preston Lacy
Rodney Dangerfield said he didn’t get any respect.
5 Reasons to See an Unknown Comedian
Just because you haven’t heard of someone, doesn’t mean they’re not good at their craft.