''Hot Tub'' is a weekly
variety show hosted by
Kurt Braunohler and
Kristen Schaal. The show features a mix of
alternative comedy
Alternative comedy is a term coined in the 1980s for a style of comedy that makes a conscious break with the mainstream comedic style of an era. The phrase has had different connotations in different contexts: in the UK, it was used to describe ...
from unknown performers to more established comedians. In 2005, Hot Tub was voted “Best Variety Show” by Time-Out New York’s reader poll and has quickly become one of L.A.’s most popular live comedy events. During the first seven years the show saw considerable success at
The PIT
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Places
* The Pit, a commonly used name for a mosh pit
* The Pit (arena), the main indoor arena at the University of New Mexico
* The Pit (memorial), "Яма" the Holocaust memorial in Minsk, Belarus
* Elder 'The Pit' Stadiu ...
in Manhattan and Littlefield in
Brooklyn, New York. In 2013, under the helm of
The Super Serious Show
''The Super Serious Show'' is a live comedy show that mixes stand-up, sketch, musical comedy and videos from a blend of up-and-coming performers and established comedians. Embracing a wide variety of non-polished acts and spontaneity, ''The Super ...
producers CleftClips, Hot Tub relocated to the West Coast at The Virgil in
Silver Lake, Los Angeles. In January, 2023, the show again relocated to Permanent Records Roadhouse in the
Cypress Park
Cypress Park is a densely populated neighborhood of 10,000+ residents in Northeast Los Angeles, California. Surrounded by hills on three sides, it sits in the valley created by the Los Angeles River and the Arroyo Seco. It is the site of the Rio ...
neighborhood of Northeast Los Angeles.
Style
Hot Tub harbors comedy acts that are unusual, odd, experimental, and generally free-wheeling. The show is also a venue in which well-known comedians try out new material and more eccentric bits. There is a great deal of
improv, absurd performance art, and audience interaction in many performances. Much of Braunohler and Schaal’s material is fostered by the chemistry that developed from their friendship and extensive professional relationship.
Notable performers
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Aziz Ansari
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Eugene Mirman
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Janeane Garofalo
Janeane Marie Garofalo ( ; born September 28, 1964) is an American comedian, actress, and former co-host on the now-defunct Air America Radio's ''The Majority Report''.
Garofalo began her career as a stand-up comedian and became a cast member on ...
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Kristen Schaal
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Kurt Braunohler
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Reggie Watts
Reginald Lucien Frank Roger Watts (born March 23, 1972) is an American comedian, actor, beatboxer, and musician. His improvised musical sets are created using only his voice, a keyboard, and a looping machine. Watts refers to himself as a "disinf ...
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John Hodgeman
John Kellogg Hodgman (born June 3, 1971) is an American author, actor, and humorist. In addition to his published written works, such as '' The Areas of My Expertise'', ''More Information Than You Require'', and '' That Is All'', he is known for ...
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Dan Ilic
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T.J. Miller
Todd Joseph Miller (born June 4, 1981) is an American actor and comedian.
In 2008, he made his acting debut in ''Cloverfield'', and from 2010 to 2014, he voiced Tuffnut Thorston in the first two ''How to Train Your Dragon'' films. From 2014 to ...
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Dan St. Germain
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People
* Dan (name), including a list of people with the name
** Dan (king), several kings of Denmark
* Dan people, an ethnic group located in West Africa
**Dan language, a Mande language spoken primarily in Côte d'Ivoir ...
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Demetri Martin
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Patton Oswalt
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Kevin Meaney
References
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External links
Hot Tub with Kurt & KristenCleftClips
Variety shows