http://www.nickadamsweb.com Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:08:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en My Wax Poetics interview with Frankyln Ajaye:   Watching the women's 20K race walking during the Olympics reminded me of Franklyn's bit about "taking last at the Olympics." Thank the flying spaghetti monster for YouTube.    http://www.nickadamsweb.com/2008/09/02/high-art-franklyn-ajaye-blazes-a-trail-for-serious-comedy/ You know.  The one that Obama thinks is the "the right battlefield."  How's that working out?  If you're an Afghan civilian, not so well.  BBC News: There is convincing evidence that 60 children and 30 adults were killed in a US air strike in western Afghanistan last Friday, the United Nations ... http://www.nickadamsweb.com/2008/08/26/lets-check-in-on-that-other-war-shall-we/   Image via Flickr user TopTechWriter.US Friend and fellow comic Jasper Redd has thrown his hat into the mixtape ring.  A while back, he beamed this one into my inbox. You can download or stream Welcome to Mercury: The Prequel here. I've been the recipient of Reddbone's musical generosity on many occasions.  ... http://www.nickadamsweb.com/2008/08/20/jasper-redd-presents-welcome-to-mercury/ http://www.nickadamsweb.com/2008/08/20/the-aforementioned-twelve-shiny-nickels-set/   North Carolinaaaaa! Come on and raise up! (c) Petey Pablo http://www.nickadamsweb.com/2008/08/14/harry-taylor-i-salute-you/   In honor of Bernie Mac, I will be performing in dark shades and a loud shirt. Possibly a Cosby sweater. http://www.12shinynickels.com Doors open at 10:30pm, show at 11pm. As usual $8 at the door gets you all the premium beer you can drink inside (21 and over). TWELVE SHINY NICKELS STANDUP COMEDY SHOW FRIDAY AUGUST ... http://www.nickadamsweb.com/2008/08/13/twelve-shiny-nickels-show-this-friday/ We already know that Gilbert Arenas is a joke-stealing douche.  Turns out, he's also a bit of dummy. This is one of my biggest pet peeves with election season.  People who pay absolutely no attention to politics for three and a half years all of a sudden feel the need ... http://www.nickadamsweb.com/2008/08/07/gilbert-arenas-really-hates-jury-duty/   I'm walking through Lahaina yesterday with my wife and mother-in-law  when I see David Simon approaching. I'm thinking, "I have to say something."  So as he's passing by, I lean in a bit and say, "Thank you, sir." Nothing.  No acknowledgment at all.  He just ice grills me like Chris Parlow.  We ... http://www.nickadamsweb.com/2008/08/06/baltimore-comes-to-maui/ Another strong segment from Wyatt.    http://www.nickadamsweb.com/2008/08/04/the-daily-show-rappers-or-republicans/   http://www.nickadamsweb.com/2008/08/04/and-how-was-your-monday/