Monthly Archives: July 2012

The Phillies: Trade Deadline and Season Thoughts

Unfortunately this season did not go as expected. The expectations came from the last 5 years of division winning baseball, including a visit to the world series two years in a row. The problems began before the season even started. … Continue reading

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Doogie Horner on next Gettin’ Close Podcast

On Monday I’ll be sitting down to chat with Philly comedian, Doogie Horner, for the next Gettin’ Close Podcast. Doogie has been performing stand-up comedy in Philly for a while now. He has performed around the country and was also … Continue reading

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Will Ferrell and Jimmy Fallon Fight Over Tight Pants – Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (5/10/12)

 

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Breaking Bad as a Sitcom

I posted this before, but it’s pret-ty funny.

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We’ve Landed on the Moon!

This day in 1969 man set foot on the moon for the first time. We’ve gone back, but not recently. There are a lot of people that think the moon landing was faked. I’m not one of them. Don’t get … Continue reading

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Free Willard!

Free Willard! Who cares. Look where he was. I’m not saying I condone the act, but it’s not like he was at the premiere of Dark Knight Rises doing this, or at Starbucks. And who’s watching him instead of the … Continue reading

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Gettin’ Close with Greg Proops!

This 8th episode of the Gettin’ Close podcast is one that’s extra special to me. I mean, they’re all special. I love all of them… but this one holds particular weight because the guy that I talk with, as you’ll … Continue reading

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Still Room in Improv 101 Starting 7/28 at PHIT!

I have an improv 101 class that starts Saturday July 28th. And there’s still room in it! I know, crazy. If you’ve been thinking about getting into Improv- do it! If you’ve never thought about it- do it! In 101 … Continue reading

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Mike Marbach in Witout.net’s “Creator Spotlight”

Last week Alison Zeidman sat down with me to discuss the return of The Sideshow after 2+ month hiatus. For those that don’t know, The Sideshow is a comedy showcase I started in Philly in summer 2011. She asked me … Continue reading

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Greg Proops on next Gettin’ Close podcast!

Greg Proops (Whose Line Is It Anyway?) was in town this weekend to record an episode of his “Smartest Man in the World Podcast” (which I highly recommend) and to do a few stand-up sets at Helium. He was kind … Continue reading

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Interview for Witout.net’s “Creator Spotlight”

Gettin Close with Mike Marbach of Gettin Close with Mike Marbach to discuss The Sideshow. Interview with Alizon Zeidman for Witout.net’s “Creator Spotlight”. Discussion includes the origins and goals of The Sideshow as well as what goes into producing a … Continue reading

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Gettin Close with Rich Talarico

In the 7th episode of the Gettin Close with Mike Marbach podcast I get close with improviser/writer, Rich Talarico. Rich has been improvising for the better part of 20 years having studied in the earlier days of iO with Charna … Continue reading

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Rich Talarico on next Gettin Close Podcast

Today I had the pleasure of sitting down with Rich Talarico for the next “Gettin Close with Mike Marbach Podcast”. Rich was in town teaching improv and sketch workshops at the Philly Improv Theater all weekend. Rich has over twenty … Continue reading

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Gettin Close with Beirdo

In the 6th episode of the Gettin Close with Mike Marbach podcast, I sit down with improv trio, Beirdo. Beirdo has been performing for about year around Philly and have come to be a favorite among many people. Making up … Continue reading

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Maroon 5 Payphone PARODY: Game of Thrones! Key Of Awesome #59

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