Looking for standup recommendations.

ercles on 22/12/2009 at 07:16

Over the last year or so I've been on a bit of a standup acts, and I'm starting to get to the point where I've run out of things to listen to. My tastes generally drift towards the social commentary side of comedy, Bill Hicks being my absolute favourite. I've also listened to a shitload of George Carlin, Lenny Bruce, and Richard Pryor. Although I enjoy a lot of other standup which is a little more conventional in its material (ie racism/sexism), I don't find comedians like Chappelle as rewarding with repeat listens.

I'm sure plenty of you guys know a lot more about this shit than I do, which is why I'd really appreciate some pointers in the right direction.

EDIT: Forgot to mention I've also got a lot of David Cross as well, he was the first suggestion I got when I mentioned Bill Hicks

Scots Taffer on 22/12/2009 at 07:18

Apart from those you've mentioned:

For recorded live shows, I love Bill Bailey and dig Chris Rock.

For audio I don't mind David Cross.

henke on 22/12/2009 at 07:39

Patton Oswalt. I've listened to his album Werewolves and Lollipops a lot. Just the way he says things and the phrases he uses is fun to listen to.

mol on 22/12/2009 at 08:03

Eddie Izzard, bitches.

Death Star Canteen (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hp69rg6Hdlo)
St. Paul Letters to the Corinthians (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoBYYElyP4c)

Eddie had a gig in Helsinki the other day, but when I heard about it, it was of course already sold out. :( Well, at least I have his DVD box set with all his big tours.

37637598 on 22/12/2009 at 08:25

I recently found Sebastian Maniscalco, and liked some of his stuff. His comedy is very ON and off. Very funny, then uhh... repeat.

(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDN9oZ1BG84)

Aja on 22/12/2009 at 08:29

Mitch Hedberg - Strategic Grill Locations is absurdly hilarious.

Fingernail on 22/12/2009 at 10:18

Recently went to see Stewart Lee live (him of Jerry Springer the Opera), and it's a very particular style, he often calls attention to his craft and that of others.

Clip of a recent TV series: (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjQws4ZYxZA)

D'Juhn Keep on 22/12/2009 at 10:20

Bill Bailey, Al Murray, Dara O'Brien

TBE on 22/12/2009 at 10:59

Mitch Hedberg. Aja hit it on the head. This guy was taken way too early in life, but the legacy he left behind is awesome. I've got most of his stuff on my iPod.

Here's a sample of Hedberg.
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YGNPwdE5MI) Club Sandwiches. This routine is kinda quick-paced, so you may want to watch it twice. The kids on the video have nothing to do with Mitch, but they did make an awesome video.

Scots Taffer on 22/12/2009 at 11:30

Mitch is good, does he have full shows available? I will hunt.
I've only ever seen (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IueXtzdC6kA) youtube bits. He's so full of nervous energy.