Comedy at SXSW

If you’ve got a SXSW badge, you’ve got access to SXSW Comedy events. Get ready for dozens of shows during the 2013 conference, from live podcasts to stand up showcases, plus panels, parties, and more. Most events will be held during the SXSW Film and Interactive conferences (March 9-12), with special nightly performances through SXSW Music (March 13-16).

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SXSW Comedy Dates and Venues

Created by Samantha on February 1, 2013

In the coming weeks the full SXSW Comedy lineup will be released and whether you've got a Platinum, Gold, Music, Film or Interactive badge, you've got access to everything. While we put the finishing touches on the final schedule, here's some basic info on when and where you can catch comedy during SXSW:

The Video Podcasting Network Gets Ready to Launch

Created by Samantha on January 31, 2013
Image via Video Podcast Network

Who says podcasts have to be audio-only? Definitely not the minds behind the Video Podcast Network.

VPN has teamed up with some of the biggest names in podcasting–Earwolf, Adam Carolla, and The Big Three–to bring video versions of your favorite shows to the network's YouTube channel.

Preview New Albums From Jeselnik, Schumer and more

Created by Samantha on January 18, 2013
Image via Comedy CentralImage courtesy Comedy Central

It's a big month for new albums from SXSW Comedy alumni, especially for Anthony Jeselnik, Amy Schumer, Chris Hardwick, and Eugene Mirman, who all have new Comedy Central specials. And thanks to this handy little widget (seen below), you can preview them all!

Comedy at the IFC Crossroads House

Created by chris on January 18, 2013

2012 IFC Crossroads House by Margaret Licarione

Long time SXSW Super Sponsor IFC is back and they are bringing their "Always On - Slightly Off" sense of humor with them as presenters of the newest official Comedy Stage of SXSW 2013. The network that has brought you countless side-splitting shows like Portlandia, The Whitest Kids U'Know and Comedy Bang! Bang! will be delivering four days of comedy from the IFC Crossroads House, located at Vice bar on 6th Street.

Watch the First Episode of Kroll Show Right Now

Created by Samantha on January 15, 2013
Photo by Greg GaynePhoto by Greg Gayne

This week, Comedy Central is premiering Kroll Show, a new half hour sketch series from stand-up, actor, writer, improviser, SXSW Comedy alumni and all-around comedy genius Nick Kroll. You might recognize Kroll as Ruxin on The League, or from his appearances on Conan, Comedy Central, and John Oliver’s New York Stand-Up Show. Or you might know one of the alter egos –  Bobby Bottleservice, El Chupacabra, Gil Faizon, Fabrice Fabrice – from his special Thank You Very Cool and from Comedy Bang Bang.

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