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    This is so unbelievably sad. I was absent mindedly browsing Twitter and - amongst the re-tweets - thought I'd seen at least one original from Harris, so I assumed all of the articles and messages were some sort of dark, elaborate joke. Hit me like a tonne of bricks when I realised it was real. Godammit, I've never been hit so hard by the death of someone I'd never met.

     

    Harris, you were an amazing talent and a wonderful guy. Enjoy your journey through the cosmos.

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    non-improv comedians (weird al) on cbb are usually hit or miss.

     

    For me, it's more to do with his persona than his background. I could listen to non-improvisors like Adam Scott, Weird Al or Chelsea Peretti talk to Oxerman all day, but Jack's vibe is just a little cloying for me after about half an hour.

     

    I don't want to overstate it, though, because I bet he's still a great guy and the episode was a winner overall.

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    I haven't listened to the podcast in question, but if they're anything like the typical PUA jerks every self-respecting adult loathes, it's definitely a little odd promoting them here. I've seen Scott Aukerman commenting on the forums about the mistreatment of female comics, and I can't help but feel that any philosophy which necessarily perpetuates the notion that women are manipulable objects to be tricked into sex is at least somewhat contrary to the Earwolf vibe.

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    I listened to the commentary track on the season one finale recently and Scott mentioned that IFX advised him to set a template and save the "high concept shows" for later seasons.

     

    The evolution of the show has really occurred noticeably with each new episode since that season 1 finale. It's crazy to see how far the show has come concept-wise since season 1. A total joy to behold!

     

    That's really interesting. I haven't heard the commentary, but that totally makes sense. It really is great to see it come into its own - especially since we know there's another (bumper) season coming.

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    Got an update on my previous post: the Lizzy Caplan episode is even better.

     

    I really enjoyed the first two seasons, found them incredibly entertaining, but this year has really brought the funnies to a whole new level. That jingle effect when Scott shakes his hands during the Cheez-It commercial had me in stitches. And speaking of Stiches (call back... Payday), that distinct style of sound effect has generally been used really well this year. It's subtler than Tim & Eric Awesome Show, but still stinks of Abso-Lutely, in the best way possible.

     

    And the whole 'best of' format was just so great. They're really killing it with the episode themes this season. GREAT JOB!

     

    Holy shit! I wrote that comment before I'd even finished watching. That 'dumb-bell' joke almost merited a bonus comment on its lonesome, but then - cue unbridled joy - Scott dropped a reference to my favourite person in the galaxy, ever: Beck!

     

    For me, this episode just shot into the television stratosphere. It's up there orbitting with the finale of MASH and that episode of The News with the waterskiing squirrel.

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    Got an update on my previous post: the Lizzy Caplan episode is even better.

     

    I really enjoyed the first two seasons, found them incredibly entertaining, but this year has really brought the funnies to a whole new level. That jingle effect when Scott shakes his hands during the Cheez-It commercial had me in stitches. And speaking of Stiches (call back... Payday), that distinct style of sound effect has generally been used really well this year. It's subtler than Tim & Eric Awesome Show, but still stinks of Abso-Lutely, in the best way possible.

     

    And the whole 'best of' format was just so great. They're really killing it with the episode themes this season. GREAT JOB!

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