The Death of Comedy

Episode 8: "Diarrhea of a Mad Manager," "Content Under Pressure!" . . . or "The Number Two Episode."

"In order to get a 'diarrhea sketch' on the air, Boa and Nuggets enter into a philosophical dialogue about Western mores, community standards and Cartesian Dualism."

(Originally aired: 02/21/18)

Sketches:

- "I Have Two Pee."* (09:07)

- "Naked Man Vs. The Crimson Flatus."* (15:30)

All sketches performed by Michael J. Grady AKA “MC Nuggets” and [NAME REDACTED] AKA “DJ Boa Ze.”

Additional actors: Daniel Fredrickson, reprising his role as Mason Stanager.

Music:

"The Final Movement of the 1812 Overture (with farts)" -- an altered version of a performance by the Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra.

"Ooh That Smell!" by Lynyrd Skynyrd is from the 1977 album What's Your Name. Produced by MCA.

"Under Pressure," which was originally performed by Queen and David Bowie is covered here by Puddles' Pity Party.


*Written by Michael J. Grady 

Episode 7: "The Number One Beer" or "A Taste of the Peer."

(Originally aired: 01/24/18)

"Some hear the call of fortune, some feel the call of nature and for some there is no difference."

- "Every Dude's Saturday Night."* (03:33)

- "Thou Shalt!"* (10:35)

- "The Hoarders."* (14:12)

All sketches performed by Michael J. Grady AKA “MC Nuggets” and [NAME REDACTED] AKA “DJ Boa Ze.” 

Additional actors: Daniel Fredrickson and David Faber.

Music:

"Beer, Beer, Beer." Performed by the Clancy Brothers, from their alubm FLOWERS IN THE VALLEY, produced by Columbia Records in 1970.

"Beer is Good!" Performed by Psychostick, from their self-produced 2006 album, WE COULDN'T THINK OF A TITLE.

"Goin' Down." is a b-side from The Monkey's DAYDREAM BELIEVER album, produced by Colgems in 1967.

“The Death of Comedy’s Rockin’ Guitar Intro” was written and recorded by Daniel Fredrickson, with percussion by Rubix. 

"The Pee Song" is from Donovan's 1970 album HMS DONOVAN, produced by Dawn.

*Written by Michael J. Grady 

Episode 6: The Death of Comedy Gets Sued or "The Ass is Half Full."

(Originally aired: 05/10/17)

"The station faces legal action when Nuggetz shouts an obscene-sounding homonym on air."

Sketches:

- "American Outrage"* (01:44)

- "The Dingle Dangle"+ (06:51)

- "Euphemisms"* (07:43)

- "A Cosby Spirit." (18:23)

- "Goodbye!"* (20:33)

All sketches performed by Michael J. Grady AKA “MC Nuggets” and [NAME REDACTED] AKA “DJ Boa Ze.” 

Additional actors: Daniel Fredrickson, David Faber and Laura Anne Eggerichs

Music:

"Fixing A Hole" a B-side from the Beatles' grounbreaking SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND, which turns 50 this year. Produced by EMI.

"Friday the 13th, Part 3 (Title Theme)," the funkiest slasher theme yet recorded was, of course, from the soundtrack to the 1982 movie. Produced by Waxwork.

"One Million Lawyers" was originally released in Tom Paxton's 2001 album "Live from Mountain Stage," but this version is from his 2004 album "Best of Friends," which he recorded with Anne Hills and Bob Gibson.

“The Death of Comedy’s Rockin’ Guitar Intro” was written and recorded by Daniel Fredrickson, with percussion by Rubix. 

*Written by Michael J. Grady

+ Written by Michael J. Grady and [NAME REDACTED]. 

Episode 5: The Death of Comedy Sells Out or . . . "The Sweet Taste of Poison."

(Originally aired: 04/12/17)

"When an endorsement deal for a deadly and addictive but delicious sugar substitute promises Boa and Nuggets wealth beyond their wildest dreams, the boys desperately seek a moral gray area." 

Sketches:

-“My Name is Doug!”* (08:37)

-“Naked Man Episode 20: The Incredible Shrinking Naked Man!”* (11:59) 

-“Funny Weather”* (20:09) 


All sketches performed by Michael J. Grady AKA “MC Nuggets” and [NAME REDACTED] AKA “DJ Boa Ze.” 

Additional actors: Daniel Fredrickson. 

Music:

“For the Love of Money” was performed by the Ojays as a part of their 1973 album Ship Ahoy. Released by Philadelphia International Records. 

“I Just Can’t Get Enough,” which was originally recorded by Depeche Mode, is covered by the Wannadies as a part of their You and Me Song EP, which was released in Japan, by Soap Records in 1996.

“Money (That’s What I Want)” Originally written by Barry Gordy and Janie Bradford and has since been covered by many performers. This cover is by the Flying Lizards in their self-titled 1979 album. Released by Virgin. 

“The Death of Comedy’s Rockin’ Guitar Intro” was written and recorded by Daniel Fredrickson, with percussion by Rubix.   

“Toxic” originally recorded by Britney Spears is covered here by the Portland-based bluegrass band, the Nutmeggers. As far as we know this cover has not been released in album form, but it is available online.

Here is a link to their Reverb Nation site: https://www.reverbnation.com/thenutmeggers/songs 

*Written by Michael J. Grady

"Episode IV: A New Low" . . . or The Death of Comedy Does Hollywood.

(Original air date: 03/08/17)

"Believing the casting couch is their ticket to fame, Boa and Nuggets attempt to molest their agent."

Sketches: 

-“The Adam Sandler School of Comedy.”* (09:49)

-“Free Market Movie Reviews.”* (13:37)

-“Astronaut Boy.”* (15:36)

-“Rigged to Explode.”* (22:20)

-“Bad News.”* (23:19)

-“Freaky Friday Remake.”* (23:36) 

All sketches performed by Michael J. Grady AKA “MC Nuggets” and [NAME REDACTED] AKA “DJ Boa Ze.” 

Additional actors included: Laura Ann Eggerichs

Music: 

“Big Spender” (Karaoke version performed by MC Nuggets) was an originally from the musical Sweet Charity but made famous by Shirley Bassey in her 1967 album of the same name. To cover my Basseys, that album was released by United Artists Records.

“Big Time” written and performed by Peter Gabriel from the 1986 album So. Released by Charisma Records.

“Sell Out” by Reel Big Fish is from their 1996 album Turn Off the Radio. Released by Mojo Records. 

“The Death of Comedy’s Rockin’ Guitar Intro” was written and recorded by Daniel Fredrickson, with percussion by Rubix. 

*Written by Michael J. Grady

Episode 3: Interview with a Time Traveler . . . or "Ask Me Again Yesterday."

(Original air date: 02/08/17)

"What would happen if the Time Travel Lobby successfully deregulated movement through the Fourth Dimension???"

 Sketches: 

- “Small Change.”* (10:00) 

-“Abbott and Costello Discuss Quantum Mechanics”* (19:42)

All sketches performed by Michael J. Grady AKA “MC Nuggets” and [NAME REDACTED] AKA “DJ Boa Ze.” 

Music:

“Let’s Do The Time Warp, Again” (originally from The Rocky Horror Picture Show), covered here with a ska beat, by the Holophonics, as a selection from 2014's Maskarades Vol. 7 - Skalloween. Released by Holophonor Records.

“Sympathy for the Devil” (originally recorded by The Rolling Stones) is covered by The King, from their album Return to Splender (2000). Released by Electra.

“The Death of Comedy’s Rockin’ Guitar Intro” was written and recorded by Daniel Fredrickson, with percussion by Rubix.   

“Time is on My Side” by the Rolling Stones, from their 1964 album 12 x 5. Released by Abkco. 

*Written by Michael J. Grady

Episode 2: The Death of Comedy Goes to Hell or . . . "Kill Me Twice, Shame On You!"

(Original air date: 01/11/17)

"After a disagreement over conflict management systems leads to double murder, Boa and Nuggets face an eternity of fire, brimstone, candy corn and Spandau Ballet." 

Sketches:   

- “The Nun’s Nasty Habit.”* (00:00)

-“Conflict Management.”* (01:30)

- “Naïve Nila.”* (15:59)

- ”The Pale Horse.”* (19:56)

- “American Obesity Association”+ (23-50)  


Actors: Laura Anne Eggarichs, Julie Ewald, Frank Iuro, Max Richter and Andrew Wohlson.


All sketches performed by Michael J. Grady AKA “MC Nuggets” and [NAME REDACTED] AKA “DJ Boa Ze.”

Music: 

“Hell” by the Squirrel Nut Zippers from their 1996 album Hot.

“Killing Machine” by Judas Priest from the 1982 Album Hell Bent for Leather. Released by Columbia. 

“The Death of Comedy’s Rockin’ Guitar Intro” was written and recorded by Daniel Fredrickson, with percussion by Rubix.   

Incidental Music in Hell included “The Limbo Song” by Frankie Anderson, “True” by Spandau Ballet, “Songbird” by Kenny G and “Mmbop” by Hanson. 

*Written by Michael J. Grady

+ Written by Michael J. Grady and [NAME REDACTED].

The Death of Comedy Pilot or . . ."The Death of Comedy Says Words."

(Original air date: 12/14/16)

"DJ Boa Ze and MC Nuggets have one rule to follow: Don't say the words."

Comic Sketches: 

- “Alien Attack.”* (18:00)

-“Every Dude’s Saturday Night.”* (11:47)

-”Melvin Tyler: Homicidal Pants Salesman.”* (23:10)

-“Naked Man!”* (08:00)

All sketches performed by Michael J. Grady AKA “MC Nuggets” and [NAME REDACTED] AKA “DJ Boa Ze.” This episode included fine work by Daniel Fredrickson, who played “Mason Stanager” and “Second Dude.”

Music: 

“Baby Did a Bad, Bad Thing” was written by Chris Isaak and was performed by him in his 1995 Album Forever Blue. Released by Reprise. 

“Let’s Just (Take Off Them Clothes.)” is an unreleased track from the Woman in Red (1984) soundtrack. Released by Motown.

“Oops . . . I Did It Again!” written by Max Martin and Rami Yacoub and (of course) made famous by Britney Spears is performed here, in a cabaret version, by Max Raabe and the Palast Orchestra from their 2001 album Super Hits. Released by RCA. 

“The Death of Comedy’s Rockin’ Guitar Intro” was written and recorded by Daniel Fredrickson, with percussion by Rubix.   

* Written by Michael J. Grady

Old Timey Radio Sketch: The Adventures of Naked Man!

Clark Kent's tendency to tear off his clothes and run away during stressful situations doesn't seem to raise eyebrows in Metropolis, but what other pervy things could a comic book hero get away with?

Radio Sketch: My Name is Doug!

Napoleon Hill, Tony Robbins, Deepack Chopra? Losers!