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Life As A Comic Videoblog

Life As A Comic Videoblog

Rob Paravonian

A videoblog/podcast showing what life is like as a professional comedian making people laugh throughout the country. Follow Rob Paravonian as he plays clubs, colleges, one-nighters, vaudeville shows, and showcases.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Life As A Comic Videoblog episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Life As A Comic Videoblog for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Life As A Comic Videoblog episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Life As A Comic Videoblog - Buffet o' Laughs--Life as a Comic Ep 17
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03/23/11 • -1 min


Welcome to Buffet o' Laughs, the latest episode in my completely sporadic series Life as a Comic!

In this episode, follow Rob as he and fellow comedian Ray Devito head to western New York for a one-nighter at a banquet hall. Will the small town crowd like these comedians from the big city? Will the local gun show outdraw the comedy? Will the local bars of Olean, NY be open after the show? These questions and more answered on the latest installment of Life as a Comic.

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Life As A Comic Videoblog - Brooklyn Block Party--Life as a Comic Episode 3-2
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07/05/10 • -1 min

In episode 3-2, join Rob and his comedy buddies as they take to the Brooklyn streets to perform at a block party in Fort Green. How can a comedy show succeed in the middle of the street in 90+ degree heat? Find out in this episode!

Many thanks to the comics: Peggy O'Brien, Victor Varnado, and our emcee Bob Powers. Also to the Greenlight Bookstore on Fulton St., who host Bob's monthly comedy spoken word series Steamboat.
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Life As A Comic Videoblog - Nooners--Life as a Comic Episode 2-4

Nooners--Life as a Comic Episode 2-4

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07/30/07 • -1 min

Nooners--Life as a Comic Episode 2-4

Ever wonder what it's like to do a comedy show at noon in the cafeteria of a community college? Will it be as challenging as it sounds? Will the performer break down and cry? Will the students throw tater tots at him?

"Nooners," the affectionate term comedians have given these mid-day comedy shows, are tricky to pull off, and this latest episode of Life as a Comic follows Rob as he does a week of three nooners in central Nebraska.

So grab your tray, friend some friends to sit with and enjoy!
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Life As A Comic Videoblog - College Conventions--Life as a Comic Season 2 Ep 3
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03/19/07 • -1 min




College Conventions follows Rob P. to Peoria, Illinois where he performs for student union boards and student activities committees in hopes of landing college gigs.

See the expense, awkwardness, techical difficulties and more that go into showcasing at a NACA convention, which is something many comedians do to get college work.

Thanks to the folks at the NACA Mid-America region, as well as Rob's wonderful college agents, Kate and Robin at Joey Edmonds Presents.
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Life As A Comic Videoblog - Party Boat -- Episode 10

Party Boat -- Episode 10

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07/31/06 • -1 min



Pirates! Sunken Ships!! Party Boat -- Episode 10 is Life as a Comic's summer blockbuster!

Follow Rob as he performs in a show on the Frying Pan, a 75-year-old Lightship that sunk, was salvaged, and is now docked on NYC's west side and used for parties. Journey down into the belly of the beast as the show takes place in the lowest deck of the ship and see what it's like to perform at an 'event' when the crowd is there to drink and mingle and not necessarily catch a show.

After the show you can hang out with celebrities, like TVs Mike Siegel from the Superstation!

Many thanks to co-producer Jon Friedman for having me on the bill and to everyone who was kind enough to watch the show in the hot and humid hold of an old salvaged lightship.
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Life As A Comic Videoblog - It's Not Just Me -- Episode 7

It's Not Just Me -- Episode 7

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05/22/06 • -1 min



"It's Not Just Me" takes you to Hoboken, NJ (sorry) for a show Rob does with fellow comedian and big man on the college market Eric O'Shea. Rob and Eric have worked together before so they meet up early to ride the PATH train under the Hudson to the Stevens Institute of Technology in the downtown 'Boke.

This episode also explores the ins and outs of what it's like to perform opposite free cookies and a snack bar. Between the sugar rushes, cafeteria-style seating and the full moon, Rob and Eric joke their way through two states, green rooms, and drunks on the subway.

Enjoy!
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Life As A Comic Videoblog - Going Back to Indiana-- Episode 5

Going Back to Indiana-- Episode 5

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04/19/06 • -1 min



Going Back to Indiana follows Rob to southern Indiana where he performs at Vincennes University hosting their student variety show. See what it's like to do a show at 6:30 in the evening for the local senior citizens, to sample the local cuisine, and to live, laugh, and love in the heartland.

Many thanks to the students and faculty at Vincennes University, as well as the good people of Vincennes who came out to the shows. And to John Cougar Mellancamp, who attended Vincennes University back in the day and went on to idealize the Hoosier State in song.
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Life As A Comic Videoblog - NYC-DIY-- Episode 3

NYC-DIY-- Episode 3

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03/14/06 • -1 min


To view movie, click above or here.

The New York alternative, or "downtown," comedy scene is where I spend most of my time, and if you've ever wondered what it's like to do shows in these kinds of places, tag along with me. Learn how to entertain hipsters and what it's like to perform for an audience that thinks it's cooler than you.

The show I did was put together by Liam McEneaney for his showcase for a Comedy Central Presents submission, and it also featured Baron Vaughn and The Domestics. It was a lot of fun and it definitely helps explain the differences between the downtown scene and the clubs.

Hope you like it.
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Life As A Comic Videoblog - College Gigs -- Episode 2

College Gigs -- Episode 2

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02/24/06 • -1 min



"College Gigs" is episode 2 of Life as a Comic, to view it click image above or here.

Are College Gigs non-stop parties full of hot coeds where comedians party all night long on campus or are they actually work? I started playing colleges early on in my career and I've played over 300 of them since, and I've learned they can be fun, and they can be terrible, but they never seem to be what people think they are when I say "I do a lot of colleges."

So check out the real nitty as I perform at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.

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Life As A Comic Videoblog - Roadmobiles--Season 2 Episode 2

Roadmobiles--Season 2 Episode 2

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10/24/06 • -1 min



Roadmobiles

If you're having trouble viewing the video, try the version posted on YouTube.com.

When a comic says he's 'going on the road' people don't often think about how he or she gets there and what condition the thing that gets them there might be in. Roadmobiles takes a look at the kinds of cars comedians tool around the country in; and showcasing their darlings of the interstate along with Rob are comedians Jesse Joyce and Ray Devito. See how comics deal with a vehicle that is their bread & butter, their home away from home, their office and their storage unit.

note from Rob:
Sorry for the static in some parts of the audio, I was using a new wireless lavalier mic and was picking up some interference from somewhere, probably cell phones. It's not too prevalent but I just thought I'd warn you so you don't think it's your computer.


Filmed on location on the road and in Queens!
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FAQ

How many episodes does Life As A Comic Videoblog have?

Life As A Comic Videoblog currently has 15 episodes available.

What topics does Life As A Comic Videoblog cover?

The podcast is about Hell, Rob, Board, Music, Comedian, Comedy, Standup, Podcasts and One.

What is the most popular episode on Life As A Comic Videoblog?

The episode title 'Buffet o' Laughs--Life as a Comic Ep 17' is the most popular.

How often are episodes of Life As A Comic Videoblog released?

Episodes of Life As A Comic Videoblog are typically released every 35 days, 18 hours.

When was the first episode of Life As A Comic Videoblog?

The first episode of Life As A Comic Videoblog was released on Feb 1, 2006.

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