Myq Kaplan is like very very funny

[slothborn]

Hopefully someone will demand of someone that I appear there! (And hopefully those someones have the authority to do make those demands official.)

I contacted the Drafthouse and DC Improv to let them know I hope they can book you in the future. Unfortunately, I have no demanding authority and it was more of a polite request than a demand.

[chrisrozwod]

Helium's response was

Thank you for the request. We will pass this onto our booker.

Last time I sent a thing requesting a comedian, they were booked within a few months. Hope it happens that way again.

[myq]

I contacted the Drafthouse and DC Improv to let them know I hope they can book you in the future. Unfortunately, I have no demanding authority and it was more of a polite request than a demand.

That's probably for the best. Good work maybe!

Last time I sent a thing requesting a comedian, they were booked within a few months. Hope it happens that way again.

That's maybe for the best. Good work probably!

[myq]

Hey everyone! It's Myq, writing to you in this Myq thread.

Some of you may have seen or heard already (and if so, thanks for seeing and/or hearing), but I kick-started a Kickstarter campaign yesterday...

The goal is to raise one dollar, which (full disclosure) has already been met, but the project still lives and grows in the hearts and minds or at least computers of all who share it. Feel free to have fun reading, looking, listening, and doing whatever other verbs you want regarding it.

Thanks for doing all the good things you do. Hope all is well!

[myq]

PS People have talked about it other places on the internet, like here, here, here, here, and who knows where else (thanks for reading, caring, or other):
Myq Kaplan's Kickstarter Project 'What Is Conceptual Art?' (VIDEO)
Comedian Myq Kaplan Starts a Kickstarter to Figure Out What Kickstarter Considers Art | Splitsider
Comedian Myq Kaplan challenges Kickstarter to define ‘art’ (Video)
The Interrobang - Myq Kaplan Kicks Some Serious Kickstarter Ass | The Interrobang

[luvrhino]

As a funder of a conceptual art project on Kickstarter to determine what Kickstarter determines to be conceptual art, can i now claim to be a funder of the arts, conceptually?

Or is the concept that it's conditional on Kickstarter's response to the conceptual art project on Kickstarter?

[myq]

As a funder of a conceptual art project on Kickstarter to determine what Kickstarter determines to be conceptual art, can i now claim to be a funder of the arts, conceptually?

Or is the concept that it's conditional on Kickstarter's response to the conceptual art project on Kickstarter?

I'm pretty sure that you can indeed claim to be a funder of the conceptual arts, because according to the fact that Kickstarter has accepted my conceptual art project, seemingly I don't even need to ask them if it qualifies anymore.

But ask I will! And I think the artsiest answer they could give is "no." Accepting a conceptual art project as conceptual art and then decreeing it not to be conceptual art, sounds like the most conceptual artsy thing that could happen.

Disclaimer: I am not an artist. Unless they say I am. And maybe not then even. But also maybe yes. (I definitely know what "maybe" means. Maybe.)

[Toddler]

Why send a physical letter to Kickstarter instead of an email? Is sending something via "snail mail" as a product of an internet based fundraiser part of the conceptual art in play, as some sort of comment on technology in society? Or, is it just that it takes actual money to buy a stamp, envelope, and a piece of paper, and sending an email is free(so long as you have free access to a computer with internet), so it wouldn't make sense to raise money to send an email?

Regardless, I love your campaign. Good work!

[myq]

Why send a physical letter to Kickstarter instead of an email? Is sending something via "snail mail" as a product of an internet based fundraiser part of the conceptual art in play, as some sort of comment on technology in society? Or, is it just that it takes actual money to buy a stamp, envelope, and a piece of paper, and sending an email is free(so long as you have free access to a computer with internet), so it wouldn't make sense to raise money to send an email?

Regardless, I love your campaign. Good work!

Much appreciated!

The reason for the physical letter is that there had to be something tangible to be done with money.
I suppose I could have made a case for having to pay for electricity to charge the battery to power my computer, or if I didn't have free internet, to pay for an internet cafe or some such.

But this seemed pretty simple and straightforward, initially. And perhaps out of that has grown something more, like the concept of commenting on technology that you mentioned. Or just support for the postal service.

But good question!

Also, some people are talking about it on Reddit!
Some like it, some don't! Like pretty much everything!
Feel free to join in and say things like you are free to do without my say-so.

[BillBrasky]

Myq, what is this???

http://itunes.apple.com/us/preorder/...ed/id540512648

I mean, I'm sure it'll be good, but who is Micah Sherman? And is this stand-up, music, sketch, what?

[suavepebble]

I was hoping that the kickstarter thing only showed a dollar. When I saw 394 dollars (a number so large I typed it in numerical letters, you grifter) my heart sank. It sank for you, Myq, if that is your real "name" and it sank for every other person that used to have my undying respect. My respect for you is dead and I hope that the extra three-hundred-and-eighty-four fucking dollars was worth it.

393 dollars, actually

[myq]

Hey everyone, thanks for writing in this thread. Or just reading it. You're great. Now, let's get to your calls...

I was hoping that the kickstarter thing only showed a dollar. When I saw 394 dollars my heart sank. It sank for you, Myq, if that is your real "name" and it sank for every other person that used to have my undying respect.

I'm sorry to hear that! Unless you're joking, and then wonderful! But if you're serious, I actually don't understand. Can you elaborate? If I had only raised a dollar, you would have still respected me? But I'm the same person whether a lot of people donated or only one did (especially since I haven't received any money yet; it's all just someone else's ones and zeros so far). At least can you elaborate on why your heart sank for every person you used to respect? What do they have to do with this?
PS "Myq" is NOT my real name (unless we're getting into the definition of what is "real" and what is a "name," which is fine by me as well), so is it a big logic puzzle?
PPS Again, if you're being hilarious, I love it. And if you're not, no problem! Just curious!

Coming up next, I answer Bill Brasky's questions!

[beewcar]

Would you still be willing to come on my podcast even though you're starting one of your own rather soon?

[myq]

And we're back! Take it away, Bill!

Myq, what is this???
http://itunes.apple.com/us/preorder/...ed/id540512648

It is a music comedy CD for people who don't like music comedy.
(Also for people who DO like it. And maybe not for everyone who doesn't. Or does.
It's for people who like what it is, which is a mostly live album featuring a lot of songs and talking in between them.)

who is Micah Sherman?

Micah Sherman is one of my best friends and one of the funniest people I know. He is an amazing improviser and actor and everything. We met doing standup in Boston, became friends, learned that we both had musical backgrounds, and started hosting a weekly show together where we would, among other things, play (mostly original) songs that we wrote together.

People started saying "when can we get these songs on a CD" and finally the answer exists: September 25. Leading up to that, we will be releasing a few music videos, so people can see the kind of stuff it is in advance. The videos are coming soon and we're very excited about them.

And is this stand-up, music, sketch, what?

It's a little bit of all of those things... a little bit two-man standup, a lot of music, maybe one sketch (in the bonus materials), and a lot of what!

If you like any of those things, or me, or even not me (Micah is very different than I am), I think you will enjoy this album. But don't take my word for it, check out our first review on America's Comedy!

Or our second review, from AST's own Bill Brasky on this very website a few posts up:

I mean, I'm sure it'll be good...

Thanks for listening written-style, everyone! Sincerely looking forward to everyone hearing our album who wants to!

[myq]

Sorry I didn't see this next question until I had hit "send" on the last message, otherwise I would have consolidated. I hope everyone is okay. (For this and all reasons. And if you're not, I'm happy to talk about it.)

Would you still be willing to come on my podcast even though you're starting one of your own rather soon?

Of course! One of the main reasons that I'm starting my own podcast is because I loved going on other people's podcasts, but usually had to be invited to do so. With my own, I get to have fun whenever I want, but I'll still be happy to go have fun on other people's as well.

Also, I figure going on other podcasts would be a great way to either spread the word about my own, or try and make the other podcasts so unlistenable that mine will be the only one left. Come listen to the podcast of the guy who ruined every other podcast! (Probably that isn't what I'm going to do. More likely the "have fun" option.)

Thanks for asking!

PS Edited to add a response to this:

I contacted the Drafthouse and DC Improv to let them know I hope they can book you in the future. Unfortunately, I have no demanding authority and it was more of a polite request than a demand.

I will be headlining at the Arlington Drafthouse in February! Get tickets now (if you can) or then (when I'm sure you can) or in between (whenever you can).

[Bucho]

Micah Sherman is one of my best friends and one of the funniest people I know. He is an amazing improviser and actor and everything. We met doing standup in Boston, became friends, learned that we both had musical backgrounds, and started hosting a weekly show together where we would, among other things, play (mostly original) songs that we wrote together.

I've listened to literally dozens, if not billions, of hours of podcasts since 2005 and Micah is one of the funniest guests in the history of the history of both guesting and podcasts.

Come to think of it, so is Myq Kaplan.

Coincidence?

There's no way to know.

[myq]

I've listened to literally dozens, if not billions, of hours of podcasts since 2005 and Micah is one of the funniest guests in the history of the history of both guesting and podcasts.

This is very nice of you to say, and something that I agree with whole-heartedly/brainedly/bodily.
(The heart is really represented by part of the brain which is part of the body)

For those who want a chance to experience this truth for themselves, feel free to check out this episode of Keith and the Girl, which Micah and I were both guests on together last week.

Feel free! Don't feel imprisoned! Unless you want to. And then feel free to feel imprisoned!

[winston leg thigh]

They just released the first music video from Myq's new musical comedy album "Please Be Seated".

"Comedian's National Anthem"
Myq Kaplan and Micah Sherman release first music video from upcoming album!

[myq]

They just released the first music video from Myq's new musical comedy album "Please Be Seated".

"Comedian's National Anthem"
Myq Kaplan and Micah Sherman release first music video from upcoming album!

It is true! And a second video that I posted on that thread, as well as the album itself! Thanks to everyone who has been getting and enjoying it so far!

[winston leg thigh]

It is true! And a second video that I posted on that thread, as well as the album itself! Thanks to everyone who has been getting and enjoying it so far!

Bop bop bop bop....

http://youtu.be/RngCJDjzkIc