Here are my Top 5 picks for pretending like you planned ahead while still giving a thoughtful gift that comedy fans will completely love. Also, these downloads are a therapeutic way to get through holiday travel and long family gatherings.
Twelve hours, audio and video files both included, $14.99. Benefits Smile Train. I was there for every minute of it, and you will not be disappointed by this download. Jimmy Pardo, Matt Belknap & Pat Francis are forces of nature, and the roll-call of guests include NNF regulars, musicians, TV stars, and comedy legends. So far, comedy fans have contributed over $30,000 (120 surgeries) to Smile Train. Keep it going, and give almost an entire waking day of comedy.
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Kamau's gem of an album mixes race, politics, and pop culture into 44 minutes of straight-up funny. Face Full of Flour is also in iTunes' and Punchline Magazine's Top 10 for 2010. I think he's 5 better, but still ... those lists are pretty damn impressive.
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Thousands of comics compressed into dozens of comics compressed into 76 minutes. $10.00. Benefits LA Regional Food Bank. So far, CDR's Christmas benefits (auctions, CD, Nativity Pagent) have raised over $76,000 for LARFB! Help feed needy people and your comedy soul.
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Maron's podcast is stellar. He keeps getting better, and this well-produced and constantly entertaining show deserves to be supported. Donate in a friend's name for $10 a month, and your friend (or lover, co-worker, or combination thereof) will not only listen to WTF guilt-free, but will also receive a WTF t-shirt and a Maron-autographed postcard of thanks in the mail. Bad-ass giftery supporting one of the best podcasts around.
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Yes, yes, this was a December 2009 release, but this is truly the gift that keeps on giving. One listen is not enough.
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Jeremy Piven to you! Jeremy Piven to everyone!
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