Hail Satire! With Vic Shuttee

Conversation #61, recorded on August 2nd 2013. Melonie Diaz is an actress, best known for her work in the films BE KIND REWIND, THE COBBLER and THE BELKO EXPERIMENT. Melonie appeared here to promote her film FRUITVALE STATION. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #60, recorded on August 1st 2013. Karey Dornetto is comedy's missing link, writing for some of the greatest comedy of the last 15 years. She's worked on sitcoms SOUTH PARK, ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY, MULANEY, NEW NORMAL and ICARLY. Karey's also written for sketch series PORTLANDIA and KROLL SHOW and wrote the film ADDICTED TO FRESNO. She's a three-time EMMY nominee, and won a WGA for her work on Portlandia. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #59, recorded on August 1st 2013. Mike Donovan is a Boston stand-up comedian, writer and history scholar. Besides comedy, Mike has author the text 101 STORIES OF AMERICAN HISTORY. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #58, recorded on July 31st 2013. Peter Mehlman is an author, producer and acclaimed television writer known best his work on 9 seasons of SEINFELD from 1989-98. Mehlman wrote 22 episodes of the series, including favorites like THE HAMPTONS, THE IMPLANT, THE SMELLY CAR, THE SPONGE and THE YADA YADA. Post-SEINFELD, Mehlman created IT'S LIKE, YOU KNOW and produced the animated series FATHER OF THE PRIDE. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #57, recorded on July 30th 2013. Amos Vernon is an actor, writer and improviser. He's has written for FUNNY OR DIE, THE ONION, CLICKHOLE and trained with UCB. Amos has performed with many improv groups including BOAT, MR. CRIME, SURFING, GUTHRIE, BIG MARGARET, ROYAL BERMUDA WHISKY CLUB and HIGGINS. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #56, recorded on July 23rd 2013. Dyna Moe is freelance illustrator and comedian. She designed and illustrated the book MAD MEN: THE ILLUSTRATED WORLD. She worked with the Upright Citizens Brigade, wrote for NY CHANNEL 102 and SUPER DELUXE. Her most indelible creation to date is CAKEY! THE CAKE FROM OUTER SPACE.  Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #55, recorded on July 22nd 2013. Ian Doescher is writer and playwright, credited for adapting the STAR WARS saga into a series of plays written in blank verse, ala William Shakespeare. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S STAR WARS series includes "VERILY, A NEW HOPE", "THE EMPIRE STRIKETH BACK", "THE JEDI DOTH RETURN", "THE PHANTOM OF MENACE", "THE CLONE ARMY ATTACKETH", and "THE TRAGEDY OF SITH'S REVENGE". Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #54, recorded on July 18th 2013. Zach Paez is a writer and performer. He's written for the cult NBC sitcom COMMUNITY and the animated Disney Channel hit GRAVITY FALLS. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #53, recorded on July 17th 2013. Amy York Rubin is a writer, director, comedian and actress. She the creator and star of the hit web series LITTLE HORRIBLES. She's the founder of Barnacle Studios and has worked with ABOVE AVERAGE, VANITY FAIR and GOOGLE. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #52, recorded on July 16th 2013. Eliza Skinner is a stand-up comedian, improviser and writer. She's appeared on THE PETE HOLMES SHOW, @MIDNIGHT, CHELSEA LATELY, and TOTALLY BIASED (where she was also a writer). Eliza was also a member of the Joan River's FASHION POLICE writing team that went on strike for union benefits in 2013. She's currently a member of the musical improv group DIAMOND LION at UCB LA and a staff writer for FUNNY OR DIE. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #51, recorded on July 15th 2013. Rachel Bloom is an actress, writer, improviser and musical comedian. She co-created and stars in the hit CW series CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND, which WON her a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Comedy Series. Before that, Rachel was nominated for a Hugo Award for her viral hit FUCK ME RAY BRADBURY and was a writer on animated comedy series ALLEN GREGORY and ROBOT CHICKEN. Rachel trained with UCB and has released two comedy albums - PLEASE LOVE ME and SUCK IT CHRISTMAS! Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #50, recorded on July 11th 2013. Ben Mattice is a Houston-based improviser, stand-up and voice over actor. He's performed at the Houston Improv Fest, ComedySportz Houston and BETA Theatre. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #49, recorded on July 10th 2013. Ted Alexandro is a stand-up comedian and writer. He's performed stand-up on DAVID LETTERMAN, CONAN O'BRIEN, JIMMY KIMMEL, CRAIG FERGUSON and has produced two specials for Comedy Central. As an a actor, he's appeared on OZ, LOUIE, INSIDE AMY SCHUMER, ENTOURAGE, JIM GAFFIGAN SHOW and DR. KATZ. He's opened for many comedians including Louis CK at Carnegie Hall and Jim Gaffigan at Madison Square Garden. TEACHERS LOUNGE, a web series starring and co-created by Ted has been a smash success and landed guest stars including Alec Baldwin, Janeane Garofalo, Todd Barry, Judah Friedlander, Dave Attel and Michael Che.  Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #48, recorded on July 3rd 2013. Christian is an actor, writer and stand-up. He's recorded three hour-long specials TWO FOR FLINCHING, AU CONTRAIRE! and THE FUN PART, in addition to a COMEDY CENTRAL PRESENTS. He's appeared on CONAN, TOUGH CROWD, LATE LATE SHOW WITH CRAIG FERGUSON, BEST WEEK EVER, TBS's ARE WE THERE YET? and as Chad the white roommate on CHAPPELLE'S SHOW. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #47, recorded on July 3rd 2013. Noel Yuri Bermudez is an actor, writer and voice-over artist. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #46, recorded on July 1st 2013. Perry Strong is a New York based stand-up comedian and actor. He's appeared at the Gotham Comedy Club, The Stand NYC, the Cape Fear Comedy Festival and The Knitting Factory. He's directed and produced a number of prize-winning short films and has appeared on VH1. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #45, recorded on June 28th 2013. Terence Stamp is an Academy Award nominated performer, who appeared in film, TV, video games and stage production for over 50 years. His film credits include BILLY BUDD, THE COLLECTOR, SUPERMAN, WALL STREET, THE REAL MCCOY, BIG EYES, STAR WARS EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENECE and THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT. He's also appeared in SMALLVILLE, HALO 3 and ELDER SCROLLS IV: OBLIVION. Terence appeared here to promote his film UNFINISHED SONG (or SONG FOR MARION). Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #44, recorded on June 25th 2013. DeAnne Smith is a comedian and writer. She's performed across the globe at festivals and venues including The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Just for Laughs, and the Sydney Comedy Festival. Her solo shows include SHOUTING OVER DRUNKS, BALLSY, LIVIN THE SWEET LIFE and LET'S DO THIS! DeAnne made her US Late Night debut on THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH CRAIG FERGUSON, and she's also appeared on LAST COMIC STANDING. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #43, recorded on June 24th 2013. Saurabh Pande is an improver, actor and writer originally hailing from Houston, TX. In Houston, Saurabh performed with GLAUNDOR, which won the 2013 College Improv Tournament. He's also appeared at BETA Theatre, Station Theatre and ComedySportz Houston. Now in Chicago, Saurabh performs with EMERGENCY SLEEPOVER at iO, MACY LEDBETTER, NIMBUS, and has appeared in the Second City production FAST, LOUD & FUNNY. Saurabh is a 2015 Bob Curry Fellowship Recipient and co-founder of the 48 Hour Improv Festival. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee, sorry for the terrible audio on this one.

Conversation #42, recorded on June 21st 2013. Dan Soder is a comedian and radio personality. He's appeared on CONAN, GUY CODE, OPIE AND ANTHONY, OPIE WITH JIM NORTON, and has starred in his own HALF HOUR. Since 2015, Dan's co-hosted THE BONFIRE with Big Jay Oakerson on Comedy Central Radio. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.