John Briggs/Left-Wing Laughs
Political Humor / As Seen on TV / Stand-Up
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102 years old
NEW YORK
United States
Last Login: 6/24/2009
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| Bio | Created Left-Wing Laughs in 2003, finally combining my years as a stand-up comic, reporter, and political science graduate into one funny show.
Reviews for JOHN BRIGGS & LEFT-WING LAUGHS:
"The show that sends Rush Limbaugh reaching for painkillers." -- Mike Irwin, former Tonight Show writer
"As smart as Bill Maher. Only nicer." -- Susan L. Wolpin, Chair, Lower Southampton Twp. Democratic Committee
"An indictment of George W. Bush" -- Peter Rief, producer of The Mike Gallagher Show
If you want to book Left-Wing Laughs, contact Tom Nicci Jr. at Gramro Entertainment at 518-365-7685 or info@gramro.com | | Website | leftwinglaughs.blog-city.com; Channel99.com | | TV Shows | Comedy Central, On the Road to Comedy (PBS Documentary) | | Albums | Step Away From the Edge |
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John Briggs/Left-Wing Laughs's Interests
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| General | Politics, Comedy, Comedy as it relates to Politics, Politics as it relates to Comedy, History, Philosophy, Religion, and all sorts of related subjects, Writing, Baseball, Diabetes (there's a curve!)... | | Music | In no particular order and with particular attention to rhythm -- DMB, Barenaked Ladies, Foo Fighters, Nirvana, Everlast, Temple of the Dog, Goo Goo Dolls, Shu, Flakjacket, KT Tunstall, 3 Doors Down, Seven Mary Three, Matchbox 20, Finger Eleven, Badfinger, The Beatles, Neil Young, Jack Johnson, B.B., Buddy Guy, Bobby Bland and a whole host of crackling blues artists, Jeffrey Gaines, Harry Chapin, R.E.M., Soul Asylum, Collective Soul, Radiohead, Daughtry, Dead Kennedys, Dead Milkmen, Black Crowes, Kris Kristofferson, Peter Gabriel, any one on my friend's list, The Bedrock Rollers, The Bugaloos (or was that The Banana Splits), The Buggles, and my god are you still reading this..? | | Movies | To Kill a Mockingbird, Inherit the Wind, The Longest Day, Schindler's List, Pi, Roxanne, and a whole bunch more... | | Television | News and sports. The Daily Show/Colbert comedy hour. Also Real Time With Bill Maher and Countdown. A lot of the History Channel and PBS. I spent nearly six years working as a TV critic and developed a rule for network TV -- If I ain't in it, I ain't watchin' it! | | Books | Nietzsche. Orwell. Kierkegaard. Rumi. Classic Fiction. Politcal Non-Fiction that in no way involves the stupidest person in America, Ann Coulter (oh, wait, I said non-fiction, so she's disqualified anyway...). And I hate most contemporary fiction. It's become as repetitive as their back covers. Apparently, most of it is "thrilling." | | Heroes | Ummm...no. |
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Bloggers, Unite!, Comedians of MySpace, NYC Underground Comedy Fest, I kid Bill Maher!, Road Comics
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John Briggs/Left-Wing Laughs's Details
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| Status: | Single | | Here for: | Networking | | Hometown: | Philly | | Ethnicity: | White / Caucasian | | Zodiac Sign: | Aries | | Children: | Proud parent | | Education: | College graduate | | Occupation: | Stand-up Comic/Writer |
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John Briggs/Left-Wing Laughs's Schools
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New York University
New York, NY
Graduated: N/A
Student status: Alumni
Degree: None
Major: Writing
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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Graduated: 1990
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: Political Science
Minor: History
Clubs: Honors Program, Phi Alpha Theta
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1986 to 1990 |
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John Briggs/Left-Wing Laughs's Networking
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Radio - Talent - Talk Radio Host
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Interviewed the famous and the not-so-famous, from George Carlin, Alan Alda & Leslie Nielsen to local bands and businessowners. Knowledgeable & funny. Even have a format in mind.
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Radio - Talent - DJ
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Comfortable with rock, alt. rock, classic rock, AC, and CHR. Currently holding down a recurring spot weekday mornings on 104.9 The Edge (Albany, NY).
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Publishing - Writer - Columnist
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10 years as a reporter, five in national syndication. Opinionated, funny & factual. Clips available.
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