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The Hustle Show Episode “4 Your Pleasure”

Every second Thursday of the month - I'm Hustlin'

The Hustle Show returns to ColdTowne Theater tomorrow, April 12 at 10PM. That’s the good news. The bad news is that two of our cast members are leaving town, Katie Sicking and Ashley Franks. This will be their final hustle. Waaaaah! I hate it!

But we’re going to set them adrift with an awesome show. What do we got? I dunno, how about:

Stand-up from Chris Tellez!
Erotic lessons!
Special musical appearance from Meredith Newell!
Office thievery!
Congestion relief!
Unhappy royalty!
Bros!
And more sketches, games and hustlin’.

As always the show is BYOB. Every show has sold out so consider getting your tickets ahead of time. And make sure to sigh here, here, and initial here. Okay, everything looks good. Enjoy your show.

Starring Katie Sicking, Michael Pedicano, Curtis Luciani, Ashley Franks, David McQuary, Scott Raney, Courtney Sevener, Jeff Whitaker, Kate Bojanek and Tre Fuentes
Hosted by Mac Blake and David Jara.

MWS Episode 212 – Creepy Chaos

Episode 212: David Jara is on assignment, but Mac is joined by comedians Jericho Thorp and Michael Jastroch. Some complaining about a dumb internet show and some creepy phone calls lead to an audibly flustered Mac. Then we get a visit from Jericho’s uncle Tim and music “legend” Frankie Ford.
Original air date 04/07/12.

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Opener: “Now’s It’s On” by Grandaddy, from the album Sumday
“Caught Me Thinking” by Bahamas, from the album Barchords

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MWS Episode 211 – Ralphie Hardesty and the Toilet Genius

Episode 211: Mac and David welcome comedian Ralphie Hardesty (The Encyclopedia Show) to the program. Plus, an interview with Brad Casebier, owner and operator of Radiant Plumbing & Air Conditioning and creator of insane toilet displays.
We also have talk of Batman dreams, Johanssoning, David is convinced that someone’s in his apartment, Mac is affected by Aziz Ansari’s food picks, a doomed McDonald’s couple, and an experiment we can only call the quest for the Arbysgeist
Original air date 03/31/12.

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Opener: “The House That Heaven Built” by Japandroids, from the House That Heaven Built 7″
“Inside and Out” by Bad Sports, from the album Kings of the Weekend
Closer: “The Only Place” by Best Coast, from the album The Only Place

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MWS 210: Lance Gilstrap & Kevin, Axel Alonso

Episode 210: And thus we gave birth to the MEGASODE. The magic boys flew too close to the sun on this one, and were plucked from the sky by warbly audio at the end of the second act. Curses!
First we have comedian Lance Gilstrap, then an interview with young Kevin Trumpet which doesn’t end well for Mac and David. Then Mac interviews the Editor In Chief of Marvel Comics, Axel Alonso about Marvel’s new digital initiatives and Avengers vs X-men. Food talk, cable problems, threats, kid’s news, comic book pitches – this thing is stuffed.

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Opener: “Excuse” by The Ettes, from the album Wicked Will
“All of Me” by Tanlines, from the album Mixed Emotions
Closer: “Young Love” by Mystery Jets, from the album Twenty One
Outro track: “Hard Smart Beta” by Starfucker, from their self-titled album

MWS 209: Beth Stelling

Episode 209: The super funny comedian Beth Stelling stops in to discuss the 80s, actual mascots, lovers, SXSW, scaring musicians, raccoons, and more. Plus Mac gets mad at a caller for the wrong reasons and David is now in charge of the phones.

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Opener: “Give Out” by Sharon Van Etten, from the album Tramp
“Is it Alright?” by Mikal Cronin, from his self-titled album
Closer: “Sidewalk Safari” by Chairlift, from the album Something

Joy Of Painting the Movie gets a Sequel

I usually save updates on Stag Comedy, Mascot Wedding’s sketch comedy production, for the Stag site. However I felt like a sequel to an older MW project deserved some extra attention. From Stag’s last run of shows, here is Joy of Painting 2. See the original after the jump.

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Mascot Wedding Weekly: Hustle Show Stand-up, MWprov, and More

The MW crew is performing pretty much constantly around Austin. We haven’t been updating every time there’s a performance but this week is too good not to mention.

Tuesday: Mac Blake on Punch
Punch is Austin’s best weekly stand-up show. Hosted by the hilarious Matt Bearden, Punch is having its Season Finale on Tuesday headlined by John Ramsey, and featuring Mac, Kerri Lendo, Brently Heilbron, Cameron Fielder, and Joe Hafkey.
8PM Cap City Comedy Club $5
NOTE: Punch always sells out, so getting advance tickets is highly recommended.

Wednesday: Mascot Wedding Improv
The MWprov team of Mac, David Jara, and Ximena Estrada take the stage for some high-energy, low-morals improv.
10PM ColdTowne Theater, “Pay what you want” BYOB.

Thursday: Hustle Up: The Hustle Show Stand-up Showcase
The cast of MW’s hit production, The Hustle Show, picks up the mic. Some of the cast are working comedians, others are borderline rookies, and still others when approached with the idea, immediately tried to flee the country. It’s gonna be a great show. Headlined by the hilarious David McQuary, hosted by Mac, and featuring David Jara, Katie Sicking, Curtis Luciani, Ashley Franks, Courtney Sevener, Scott Raney, and a special appearance by Nick Ramirez.
10PM ColdTowne Theater $5 BYOB
Tickets here

And, as always, catch up on, friend, or follow Stag for some sketch comedy action. This week there will be some new show updates. Plus, two more podcasts this week as we continue playing catch up. It looks like next month we will finally reach the point where every Monday you’ll get the previous Saturday’s show. Thrizzling!

Also, does Splitsider recommend you not miss a Stag show and that you add the Mascot Wedding Show on iTunes? Yes it does, dummy. (It’s there somewhere)

MWS Episode 208 – Nick Ramirez and Marcus

Episode 208: Membership drive is done. The show returns to relative peace as comedian Nick Ramirez joins Mac and David. Talk of SXSW, Oriental Trading, shopping, walk away money, and an interview with Marcus, a boutique hotel owner
Original air date 03/10/12.

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Opener: “Suitcase” by Standard Fare, from the album Out of Site, Out of Town
“I Belong in Your Arms” by Chairlift, from the album Something
Closer: “Inside and Out” by Bad Sports, from the album Kings of The Weekend

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MWS Episode 207 – Membership Drive Show 2 Hullabalooza

Episode 207: It’s show two of our Membership Drive and we got a packed house. Comedians Courtney Sevener and Tre Fuentes, and Rush Evans from KOOP’s Around the Town Sounds and Off the Beatle Path. Insane toilet display updates, Mac goes to Santa Fe, flying’s not natural, the awful band Rush (they’re the worst), hotel germs, and more. If this is your first time listening to the MWS, choose a different podcast. Membership Drive shows aren’t for rookies. The drive did end early however, so next show is back to normal. Now where’s my coffee, rook?
Original air date 03/03/12.

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Opener: “Take ‘Em All” by Cock Sparrer, from the album Shock Troops
“Serpents” by Sharon Van Etten, from the album Tramp
Closer: “Chi-Town” by Cribs, from the album Chi-Town

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MWS Episode 206 – Membership Drive, Samantha Pitchel, and Scott Gardener

Episode 206: It’s show number one during KOOP’s Spring 2K12 Membership Drive. David is on assignment, but Mac is joined by Stronger than Dirt‘s Scott Gardener and CultureMap Austin’s Samantha Pitchel. Talk of insane toilets, The Lorax, SXSW, engagement photos, and Archie comics. Topic-wise, that’s probably a perfect show.
Original air date 02/25/12.

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Opener: “Night Swim” by Frankie Rose, from the album Interstellar
“A Jass Song” by Cartright, from the A Jass Song 7″
Closer: “So Long Marianne” by Bill Callahan, from the The Songs of Leonard Cohen Covered collection

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