Episode 162: Rita Chinyere aka Brita James departs UCB over race.

Episode Description

Rita Chinyere aka Brita James wrote a controversial and provocative article about how people of color are treated in the comedy community. She agreed to be interviewed on Ice Cream Social the next day after she went public with her article. Also, we talk to scoop and congregation member Nicolas about his contest to give away his restaurant for $100. We also find time for scoop mail and jock va nerd. Buckle up, this one is a roller coaster
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Matt's show in NYC at pit loft, Wednesday 9/30 at 9pm
Paul's improv Goblet (festival) in baobab stage, town square Las Vegas October 1st and 2nd
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Twice a week, Award winning Las Vegas comedians Matt Donnelly, Paul Mattingly and Jacob The Audio Guy give their behind the scenes takes on Las Vegas news and rumors. Plus, they end each episode with Jock vs. Nerd Triva battles. Matt Donnelly, co host on Penn Jillette's "Penn's Sunday School" podcast, and Paul Mattingly, co-host of the "Geek Shock" and "The Ugly Couch Show" podcasts combine to form a Voltron of hilarity. So in a drastic stretch of the imagination- this podcast is a Las Vegas Super Podcast. Ice Cream Social: Dessert For Your Ears