John Hodgman is many things, including (but not limited to) a bestselling author, the resident expert and "deranged millionaire" for "The Daily Show," and a judge (at least on his podcast). And now he can add failed doomsday prophet and successful stand-up comedian to that eclectic resume, with his one-hour comedy special called "John Hodgman: Ragnarok," now available only on Netflix.
After developing a host of doomsday theories in his third book "That Is All," Hodgman took his act on the road to warn people about the coming Mayan apocalypse. And on the night of December 21, 2012, he gathered with fans in Brooklyn for one final show to help prepare them for their impending doom, but also to talk about sports and sperm whales.
Luckily though, none of his prophecies came true, and a record of that evening was released as a Netflix Original on June 20. HuffPost TV talked to the comedian about the apocalypse,...
After developing a host of doomsday theories in his third book "That Is All," Hodgman took his act on the road to warn people about the coming Mayan apocalypse. And on the night of December 21, 2012, he gathered with fans in Brooklyn for one final show to help prepare them for their impending doom, but also to talk about sports and sperm whales.
Luckily though, none of his prophecies came true, and a record of that evening was released as a Netflix Original on June 20. HuffPost TV talked to the comedian about the apocalypse,...
- 6/21/2013
- by HuffPost Canada TV
- Huffington Post
Everyone knows that the best conversations happen in the ladies' bathroom. So that's exactly where we shot our first web series, Stallin' with Dave Hill. Our inaugural guest? Why none other than comedian, author and "The Daily Show" correspondent John Hodgman.
Hodgman may have been wrong about the world coming to an end in 2012, but that's not going to stop him from turning Liam Neeson's character in "The Grey" into a full-fledged action movie empire (don't worry, PETA, no dogs will actually be punched). He also teaches Dave about the finer points of emu eggs and even reveals how he stays a millionaire (by stealing toilet paper).
Watch our first episode of Stallin' above and tell us who you'd like to see interviewed in the comments. Also be sure to see Hodgman's epic "That Is All" end-of-the-world comedy show when it hits Netflix later this year and check out his upcoming tour dates.
Hodgman may have been wrong about the world coming to an end in 2012, but that's not going to stop him from turning Liam Neeson's character in "The Grey" into a full-fledged action movie empire (don't worry, PETA, no dogs will actually be punched). He also teaches Dave about the finer points of emu eggs and even reveals how he stays a millionaire (by stealing toilet paper).
Watch our first episode of Stallin' above and tell us who you'd like to see interviewed in the comments. Also be sure to see Hodgman's epic "That Is All" end-of-the-world comedy show when it hits Netflix later this year and check out his upcoming tour dates.
- 2/1/2013
- by Katla McGlynn
- Huffington Post
If you sincerely believe that the world will come to an end on Dec. 21, 2012 just because an ancient civilization predicted it, you might want to listen to these helpful survival tips.
"That Is All" author, humorist and frequent "Daily Show" correspondent John Hodgman sat down with Thnkr to offer his advice on how to survive Doomsday 2012. It involves a lot of hoarding -- of urine and mayonnaise in particular -- as well as staying the f**k away from our four-legged friends. According to Hodgman, dogs are Not to be trusted during an apocalypse. Sorry, Man's Best Friend.
Watch the video above and leave your apocalypse survival tips in the comments!
"That Is All" author, humorist and frequent "Daily Show" correspondent John Hodgman sat down with Thnkr to offer his advice on how to survive Doomsday 2012. It involves a lot of hoarding -- of urine and mayonnaise in particular -- as well as staying the f**k away from our four-legged friends. According to Hodgman, dogs are Not to be trusted during an apocalypse. Sorry, Man's Best Friend.
Watch the video above and leave your apocalypse survival tips in the comments!
- 12/6/2012
- by Katla McGlynn
- Huffington Post
If comedy is tragedy plus time, then New Yorkers might be ready to joke about Hurricane Sandy. Even if they’re not, chances are that the storm will be a hot topic at the New York Comedy Festival — a star-studded event that kicks off tonight with shows featuring Ricky Gervais and Key & Peele — concludes Sunday with a conversation between Robin Williams and David Steinberg. The Oscar winner and the prolific TV director will reportedly discuss “nothing that important.”
The fest’s headliners read like a who’s who of standup — the list includes Artie Lang, Aziz Ansari, Rob Delaney, Bill Maher,...
The fest’s headliners read like a who’s who of standup — the list includes Artie Lang, Aziz Ansari, Rob Delaney, Bill Maher,...
- 11/7/2012
- by Hillary Busis
- EW.com - PopWatch
Riverhead Books has announced that it will release That Is All—the third and final book in the Complete World Knowledge series by author, actor, and man with glasses John Hodgman—in paperback, e-book, and audiobook on Oct. 2. The audiobook will feature the comedy and musical stylings of Paul Rudd, Jon Hamm, Rachel Maddow, Patton Oswalt, Dick Cavett, and Brooke Shields, among many others who can be seen in the below trailer. Riverhead will also release a box set featuring the other two books in the series, The Areas Of My Expertise and More Information Than You Require the ...
- 9/12/2012
- avclub.com
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