Here’s the latest episode of The Obsessive Viewer Podcast. We had a chat with our friends from Hoi Polloi Entertainment (Follow them on Twitter @HoiPolloiVids) about comedy, their process and the what’s ahead for their troupe. Check out the episode and watch some of their videos below!

As always, check out PodcastLand.com for a very comprehensive collection of podcasts you can listen to. While you’re there, vote for us for Podcast of the Month! It would mean a lot to us.

Don’t forget to rate us and review us on iTunes as well! 

3/14 – Episode 42 – Sketch Comedy and New Media with Hoi Polloi Entertainment

(To download directly: Right Click the Above Link –> Save Link As to Download)

Runtime: 1:13:52

The guys are joined by YouTube comedy troupe Hoi Polloi Entertainment to talk about their process, their feelings toward new media and the future of comedy as well as their influences. You can check find them on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/user/hoipolloivideos

Timestamps

• “I was given this number” by Hoi Polloi Entertainment – 0:00
• Regarding New Media and Internet Culture – 1:55
• Introducing Hoi Polloi Entertainment – 2:32
• Hoi Polloi Origins – 3:59
• Improv vs. Scripted Jokes – 8:51
• Comedy and the Rise of New Media – 11:28
• Hoi Polloi Across Platforms – 15:12
• Casual Friday – 18:17
• Dustin’s Comedy Influences (Will Ferrell) – 20:32
• Patrick’s Comedy Influences (Tim & Eric, Will Forte & Kramer) – 24:23
• Bret’s Comedy Influences (In Living Color, Mr. Show) – 27:53
• Dustin’s Second Influence (His Dad) – 29:35
• How Do Your Parents Feel? – 32:01
• Internet Influences – 33:13
• Tiny Joins the Show – 35:54
• Current Comedy – 36:34
• Internet Success vs. SNL Success – 46:05
• X-Men, Fantastic Four and Comic Book Movies – 49:31
• Super Hero Sketches – 55:42
• What’s Next for Hoi Polloi – 57:02

Show Notes

• Hoi Polloi on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/hoipolloivideos
• Hoi Polloi on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hoipolloientertainment
• Hoi Polloi on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/hoipolloivids

Watch Hoi Polloi Videos

• “I was given this number” by Hoi Polloi: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msa4ZwMeK3I
• “Casual Friday” by Hoi Polloi: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEuA-jokpgk
• “Grillin’” by Hoi Polloi: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFNZieCQ4nI
• “Bhonerbigaun” by Hoi Polloi: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJa611MTZHU
• “Me vs You” by Hoi Polloi: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCZUSnkHNnU
• “Breakfast Blend” by Hoi Polloi: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBlLOn_YVrM
• “Mega Bible” by Hoi Polloi: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3b7EdeN08b0
•  “Chet the Vet on Nature” by Hoi Polloi: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94sjLAit81w

Let us know what you think!

• Like us on Facebook: The Obsessive Viewer
• Tweet us: @ObsessiveViewer, @ObsessiveTiny, @IAmMikeWhite
• Email us: OVPodcast gmail dot com
• Check out the blog: ObsessiveViewer.com
• Find past episodes of the podcast: OVPodcast.com
• RSS Feed: http://obsessiveviewer.libsyn.com/rss
• Subscribe to us on iTunes and leave us a review.