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New York Post
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
TJ Habersaat Doing Time stand-up comedy book interview
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. In 2021, comedian JT Habersaat was sitting at home when an epiphany dawned upon him. 'I was reading a lot of books at the time and realized there's no real oral history of stand up,'The Godfather of Punk Rock Comedy' told The Post in an exclusive interview. 'There was a 'Saturday Night Live' one, which was really great, and there were some others that dipped their toe in the water but nothing like what I had in my head.' So, for the next three years, Habersaat, 49, took it upon himself to contact well-known comic friends of his like Weird Al Yankovic, Patton Oswalt, Maria Bamford, Doug Stanhope and the cast of 'Kids In The Hall' as well as dozens of underground road dogs who haven't had their moment in the sun yet to share their warts and all experiences from starting out at open mics (Part One: 'Humble Beginnings') to dealing with hecklers (Part Two: 'The Life') to anything and everything in between (Part Three: 'Check Drop') in his recently-released tome 'Doing Time.' Advertisement 'It's a 155,000 word mixtape,' Habersaat quipped. 'If I start to think about the work that went into it, my head hurts.' When viewed from a 10,000-foot vantage point, readers will find that the multi-talented comic-author has created a hybrid of the best of comedy podcasts like Marc Maron's 'WTF,' Pete Holmes' 'You Made It Weird' and Mike Birbiglia's 'Working It Out' with a laser focus on what the experience of slinging jokes and make 'em ups onstage is really like. Habersaat explained 'it's important for comics and comedy fans to hear from Patton Oswalt about when he was sleeping on floors or when Todd Glass was 20 and opening for Gloria Gaynor at a state fair. It humanizes everyone.' Now, with the book on shelves, the DIY artist is promoting 'Doing Time' and on the road opening for Brian Posehn, who fans may remember from 'The Big Bang Theory,' 'Just Shoot Me' and 'Mr. Show with Bob and David.' Advertisement The pair will be at NYC's City Winery on Monday, July 21. For more on 'Doing Time,' working with Posehn (as well as with the 'Bitter Buddha' Eddie Pepitone) and everything in between, check out our chat with Habersaat below. Why should people read 'Doing Time'? There have been a lot of books about the history of comedy but not really one about people that do it at a bunch of different levels. My book is full of comedians telling you 'this is what it's really like.' Advertisement Also, I feel like a lot of people are unaware that there's a working class comedy scene. Comedians like Carmen Morales, Dante Powell, Mo Alexander. They're comics and it's their job. What inspired you to become a chronicler of comedians? With much aggravation, I realized I was the guy for the job and this was something that I felt really needed to exist. When writing, it was important for me to not insert myself into the book. I wanted to be an archivist, stay quiet and let the people speak. The goal was for 'Doing Time'to be warts and all, but not tabloid-y. I wasn't looking for people to talk s– which can make for juicy reading. Advertisement Who was your favorite person to interview? Gregg Turkington, who plays Neil Hamburger onstage. He hadn't done interviews in over a decade. I didn't know he used to road manage Mr. Bungle and Link Wray. He did a lot of rock and roll stuff. After a pre-interview, he finally agreed to participate and we talked for almost three hours. Now we're good pals. And now he's back to not doing interviews. What 's Brian Posehn's act like these days? We've been doing shows together for well over a decade. When we first met, he was much more considered the 'metal guy' and I was much more the 'punk rock guy.' So we really bonded on that front. Nowadays, Brian's act is a lot more experience and observational-based. He isn't telling as many rad Slayer stories. He's talking about what it's like to be an aging metalhead stoner raising a 15-year-old and having strangers come up to you and say 'you're the nerdy geologist from 'The Big Bang Theory'' while wearing a Slayer shirt. He'll also talk about very serious things about a near-fatal car wreck he was in last year to absurd moments on the road. Advertisement Do you guys have anything special planned for the City Winery show on July 21? Sometimes we invite secret guests because it's New York City. We've had people like Todd Barry and Gary Gulman. Different people drop in. You don't know who's going to be with us. And, since we haven't seen each other in awhile, Brian and I are going to be in really high spirits. For two curmudgeons, that always makes for a good show. Plus, because it's New York, you want to bring it a little extra. Advertisement What's it like opening for Eddie Pepitone? The best. What's so unique about him is that he doesn't do crowd work, but he pulls things out of the air every night. I've seen him do a headline set without even touching his material. Not like 'you there, sir. What do you do for a living?' He's not good at that but he'll pull s— out of the air from us walking around a particular city during the day. I have never met another comic that can do what he does. We have we have a bunch of dates kicking off the end of this month on the East Coast for a week of shows. Advertisement (Editor's Note: Pepitone is on tour this September and October). Chicago Now christened you the 'godfather of punk rock comedy.' What inspired that title? When I first started doing standup, I opened for a lot of bands like Riverboat Gamblers, Off With Their Heads, The Murder Junkies, The Sword and Lydia Lunch and did stuff like the Van's Warped Tour and the Punk Rock Bowling Fest in Las Vegas. So my background has always had one foot in that world. Before I got into standup, I ran Altercation Magazine and I've always gravitated more towards nontraditional. For better or worse, punk rock is in my DNA, I can't escape it. Advertisement What would you say has been the craziest moment of your career? Working with Andy Dick. He was beyond intoxicated, wearing a dress and singing Christmas carols. He did 25 minutes ago, flipped up his dress, said 'here's my balls' and then fell offstage. What do you think stand-up comedy looks like in ten years? Bill Burr is probably going to be doing important work. I think Jim Jefferies and Doug Stanhope are still going to be doing it. And I think Maria Bamford is going to be doing some amazing left-of-center Andy Kaufman stuff. I think there's going to be a lightning strike and a fire burnout at a certain point. And the people that are left standing, much like in the nineties, if it's in their blood, they're still going to be doing it. I don't think standup will be as omnipresent as it is right now in ten years, but I think it's always going to be there. Other than standup, what is next for you? I have a screenplay idea I'd like to tackle. After that, I'd like to work on a new hour. My last hour came out like two years ago. So I've got a new 30 minutes, but I'd like to finalize a new hour. And, I want to launch an independent film festival that encompasses horror, cult and punk rock documentaries. Basically a lot of things that are very creatively fulfilling but not necessarily moneymakers. What comics really excite you these days? There's a comic in Austin named Avery Moore. She's done Just For Laughs and is part of a hilarious duo called The McCuewans with Mike Wiebe , which is a fake Christian couple that doesn't know they're repressed. Jim Jefferies. He has a control of a large crowd unlike anyone I've ever seen. I don't think he's dropped a beat on any of his specials. That's another level of lion tamer. Kyle Kinane. He writes at a level that never lacks quality and puts out an incredibly funny new special every year. He keeps getting better and more insightful and more real and more personal. Chad Daniels. He recorded two specials in the same night because was more cost effective. Two totally different hours, two totally different 500-person crowds. I don't understand how he does it. Ali Siddiq. He's one of the most natural-born storytellers I've ever seen. It's like one long conversation, moreso than someone doing bits. This interview has been lightly edited and condensed for clarity. Still need more comedy? Check out our list of all the biggest comedians on tour in 2025 to find the show for you. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
Axios
5 days ago
- Business
- Axios
The best coffee shops in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, ranked
Whether you're craving the perfect latte or searching for an afternoon pick-me-up, the Triangle's coffee scene is bursting with top-notch spots. With help from readers, we've rounded up a list of the 12 best coffee shops in our region — from bustling cafes to hidden gems — worth adding to your regular rotation. How it works: We considered a host of factors when putting this ranking together, including quality of the coffee, customer service, the vibe and the cafe's overall non-coffee offerings. We always pay our own way. 12. Boulted Bread Not technically a coffee shop, but a bakery with coffee worthy of recognition. Boulted Bread's new location opened in May 2023, and it's since become a great place to spend your sleepy weekend mornings or hammer out some work with the help of a flaky croissant or morning bun. Plus: You just never know who you might run into, like your neighbor, your favorite local business owner, the mayor or a congressperson. Location: 328 Dupont Cir, Raleigh Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 7am to 4pm 11. Pine State Coffee Boasting both a shaggy exterior and an off-the-beaten-path location, Raleigh's Pine State offers a welcome refuge between the Mordecai neighborhood and the din of Capital Boulevard. Pine State shines through its in-house roasted coffee beans and some of the most welcoming staff in the Triangle. What's next: Pine State has long shared its home with the running store Runologie. But with Runologie shutting down retail operations, Pine State is in the process of expanding areas to sit and lounge. Location: 614 Automotive Way Hours: Monday through Friday, 7am-4pm Saturday, 8am-5pm Sunday, 9am-2pm 10. Cup a Joe A Raleigh favorite for decades — squint and it could still be the '90s inside — Cup a Joe has something for everyone, whether you're a college student in need of a place to study or old friends looking for a spot to catch up. It will always be a local icon. If you don't believe us, take comedian Patton Oswalt's word for it. Location: 3100 Hillsborough St. Hours: Daily 6am to 7pm What's next: Cup a Joe will open its second location in August at Mission Valley Shopping Center: 2109 Avent Ferry Road, Raleigh 9. Caffe Driade Tucked away in the woods next to Bolin Creek, Caffe Driade's appeal is as much about the landscape as it is the drinks. While its interiors are small, sitting among the tree-filled patios around Driade is one of the more sublime ways to take an espresso. Stick around long enough and you can trade your latte for a glass of wine and some live music on the weekends. Location: 1215-A E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8am-2pm Friday, 8am-6pm Saturday and Sunday, 9am-6pm 8. NoRa Cafe A prime meetup spot in North Raleigh that has far more than just an expansive coffee menu. NoRa also serves build-your-own breakfast sandwiches, Liege waffles made from brioche dough, wine and beer. Location: 12333 Strickland Roa., Suite 100 Hours: Daily 7am to 8pm 7. Sola Coffee Cafe Whether you need a smoothie, lunch or just a quick cup of coffee, Sola has it all. The bustling cafe, which brands itself as a community gathering place, is the place to be any day of the week. Address: 7705 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 7am to 3pm 6. The Optimist Raleigh's The Optimist has taken off since it opened its first location between the Oakwood and Mordecai neighborhoods in 2020. The shop has since expanded to North Raleigh and east of North Hills, along with opening a cart at PNC Arena. Locations: 1000 Brookside Dr., Suite 109, Raleigh: Monday through Saturday 7am to 5pm, Sunday 8am to 5pm 4509 Creedmoor Road, Suite 104, Raleigh: Monday through Friday 7am to 5pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am to 5pm 1000 Social St., on the first floor of The Exchange: Monday through Friday, 7am to 4pm 5. Black & White Coffee One of the Triangle's most well-known roasters also has two brick-and-mortar coffee shops, serving creative lattes, a small selection of pastries and quality teas. Plus: Black & White's downtown Raleigh location is inside Videri Chocolate Factory, so grab a cup of coffee and some soft serve or chocolates when you need to treat yourself. Locations: 327 W Davie St., Raleigh: Monday through Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 6pm, Sunday 9am to 3pm 314 S Brooks St., Wake Forest: Monday through Friday 7am to 6pm 4. Cocoa Cinnamon After originally serving coffee on a bicycle, Cocoa Cinnamon opened its first permanent location in 2013, ushering in a wave of specialty coffee shops across downtown Durham. Today, it has three locations, each with its own personality, especially its coffee roasting location on Chapel Hill Road. There you can also grab delicious churros with your cappuccino. Its in-house roastery, Little Waves, has won several awards since its beginning in 2017. Locations: 420 West Geer St., Durham: Monday through Friday 7am to 7pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am to 7pm 2627 Hillsborough Road, Durham: Monday through Friday 7am to 6pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am to 6pm 2013 Chapel Hill Road, Durham: Monday through Friday 7:30am to 7pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am to 7pm 3. Joe Van Gogh An OG of the Triangle's specialty coffee scene, Joe Van Gogh has grown into one of the area's biggest roasters over the past three decades. While its excellent roasts and adventurous seasonal drinks are the main draw, Joe Van Gogh offers one of the best pastry programs among coffee shops as well. Locations: 1129 AD Weaver Dairy Road, Chapel Hill: Daily 6:30am – 5:30pm 1104 B Broad St., Durham; Daily 6:30am – 5:30pm 4711 Hope Valley Road, Durham: Daily 6:30am – 5:30pm 150 Medical Dr., Chapel Hill: Monday through Friday 7am to 4pm 211 Shannon Road, Durham: Monday through Friday 7am to 2pm 3109 Poplarwood Ct Suite 115, Raleigh: Monday through Friday 7am to 4pm 2. Jubala Coffee A tried and true fixture of Raleigh's coffee scene, Jubala's brews and biscuits are some of the best around. Locations 8450 Honeycutt Road, Suite 104, Raleigh 2100 Hillsborough St., Suite 100, Raleigh 200 Park at North Hills St., Suite 140, Raleigh Hours: Monday through Friday, 7am to 5pm Saturday through Sunday 8am to 5pm 1. The Left Hook Coffee Owned by Kristin Kulik, Raleigh's Left Hook Coffee has quickly become a crowd favorite in the Triangle's coffee scene. Since opening inside Gussie's last spring, Kulik has built out a team with a reputation for slinging unrivaled espresso drinks and next-level customer service — the kind that makes you feel like you're a celebrity when you're grabbing a morning cup of joe. What's next: Kulik already has her eye on the next thing: she's roasting coffee out of the old Hargett Street Laundromat, which she hopes to have up and running as a standalone coffee shop by the fall.
Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Star Trek Strange New Worlds season 3 cast as fans excited for star's 'surprise role'
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has finally returned for its third season - here's a look at all the new cast members who will be joining the show Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 has premiered on Paramount Plus, following the news that the sci-fi series will wrap up with its fifth season. This latest instalment follows Captain Christopher Pike, played by Anson Mount, and the crew of the starship Enterprise as they explore the 23rd century. The series is set a decade before the original Star Trek series, which first aired in the late 1960s. Anson Mount, Ethan Peck, and Rebecca Romijn reprise their roles as Pike, Spock, and Number One, respectively, alongside a host of new faces. Here's a rundown of the new and returning cast members. Who is in the cast of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3? This season also welcomes new talent, including Rhys Darby, a 51 year old New Zealand actor and comedian. He is known for his roles in Flight of the Conchords, Yes Man, and Our Flag Means Death. Darby will take on a mysterious legacy role, with his character's identity remaining under wraps. Fans reacted with excitement to the announcement, speculating about his character, with theories including Trelane, Gary Mitchell, Dr. Piper, and Doctor Leonard "Bones" McCoy. Vulcan Security Officer - Patton Oswalt Patton Oswalt is best known for his roles in The King of Queens and Parks and Recreation. He recently starred as Matthew the Raven in The Sandman. Dr. Roger Korby - Cillian O'Sullivan Cillian O'Sullivan is a 36-year-old American-born Irish actor who has starred in Vikings, Then You Run and Bull. This year, he also portrays Devlin, an Irish mobster, in Daredevil: Born Again. Beto Ortegas - Mynor Luken Mynor Luken is an up-and-coming actor who previously starred in Chicago Med. Montgomery Scott - Martin Quinn The 31-year-old Scottish actor has previously starred in Derry Girls, Annika and The Lovers. At the tender age of 18, he bagged the lead role of Oskar in the National Theatre of Scotland's rendition of Let The Right One In.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Dune: Part 2,' ‘Wicked,' ‘Saturday Night' Win at Sound Editors' Golden Reel Awards
'Dune: Part Two,' 'Saturday Night,' 'Wicked,' 'The Wild Robot,' 'Emilia Pérez' and 'The Blue Angels' won the feature-film awards at the Motion Picture Sound Editors' MPSE Golden Reel Awards, which were presented on Sunday afternoon in Los Angeles. 'Dune: Part Two' won in the Feature Effects/Foley category, the Golden Reel category that corresponds most closely to the Academy Award for Best Sound. 'Saturday Night' won in the Feature Dialogue/ADR category, 'Wicked' for music editing, 'The Wild Robot' for animated feature, 'The Blue Angels' for documentary feature and 'Emilia Pérez' for international feature. 'Dune,' 'Wicked,' 'The Wild Robot' and 'Emilia Pérez' are all nominated for the Best Sound Oscar, which covers both sound editing and sound mixing. The final Oscar nominee is 'A Complete Unknown,' which was nominated in the Golden Reel dialogue and music categories but lost to 'Saturday Night' and 'Wicked,' respectively. On Saturday night, 'A Complete Unknown' won the top feature-film award from the Cinema Audio Society, the other professional organization that gives out awards for sound. The Golden Reel television winners included 'Shōgun,' 'Ripley,' 'The Penguin' and 'Only Murders in the Building.' 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 6' won two awards in the game categories, making it the only production of any kind to win more than one award. The show took place on Sunday afternoon at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles, kicking off a day in which four awards shows were taking place: The Golden Reel Awards, followed by the SAG Awards, American Society of Cinematographers Awards and Guild of Music Supervisors Awards. Patton Oswalt was the host of the ceremony, which also included honorary awards to Kevin Costner (Filmmaker Award) and sound editor Greg Hedgepath (Career Achievement Award). Here are the winning projects. The full list of winning sound editors, designers and foley artists can be found at the MPSE website. Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Feature Dialogue / ADR: 'Saturday Night' (Columbia Pictures) Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Feature Effects / Foley: 'Dune: Part Two' (Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures) Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Feature Animation: 'The Wild Robot' (Universal Pictures) Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Feature Documentary: 'The Blue Angels' (Amazon Prime) Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing –Feature International: 'Emilia Pérez' (Netflix) Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Non-theatrical Feature: 'Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver' (Netflix Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Non-Theatrical Animation: 'Arcane': 'The Dirt Under Your Nails' (Netflix) Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Non-Theatrical Documentary: 'Apollo 13: Survival' (Netflix) Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Broadcast Long Form Dialogue / ADR: 'Shōgun': 'Ladies of the Willow World' (FX) Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Broadcast Long Form Effects / Foley: 'Ripley': 'III Sommerso' (Netflix) Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Broadcast Short Form: 'Earthsounds': 'Australian Forests' (Apple TV+) Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Broadcast Animation: 'Secret Level': 'Warhammer 40,000: They Shall Know No Fear' (Amazon Prime) Outstanding Achievement in Music Editing – Feature Motion Picture: 'Wicked' (Universal Pictures) Outstanding Achievement in Music Editing – Documentary: 'Music by John Williams' (Disney+) Outstanding Achievement in Music Editing – Broadcast Long Form: 'The Penguin': 'Cent'Anni' (HBO Max) Outstanding Achievement in Music Editing – Broadcast Short Form: 'Only Murders in the Building': 'My Best Friend's Wedding' (Hulu) Outstanding Achievement in Music Editing – Game Music: 'Star Wars Outlaws' Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Game Dialogue / ADR:' 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 6' (Sledgehammer Games) Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Game Effects / Foley: 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 6' (Sledgehammer Games) Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Student Film (Verna Fields Award): 'Songbirds' (Savannah College of Art and Design) The post 'Dune: Part 2,' 'Wicked,' 'Saturday Night' Win at Sound Editors' Golden Reel Awards appeared first on TheWrap.
