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If you have been hitting the movie theaters lately, then you have probably seen  a lot of wizards slinging their spells at each other. Like in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows (part2), where little orphan Harry busts some crazy lyrics before shooting some wand juice at his arch enemy Voldemort.

These battles are fierce, and in someways remind us of many a gangster film, like Boyz in the Hood. Both have battles over territory, both have homies getting capped and both have characters wearing absurd clothing choices (silk shirts and pleated pants? Really boyz?). Well it seems others have noticed this similarity between wizards and gangsters and their shared love of slinging words along with projectiles, and now we have this awesome YouTube video made by Nice Peter that pits Harry Potter’s Dumbledore vs Gandalf (from Lord of the Rings). So don your hoody and get ready to sway to these phat beatz!

Some people will tell you that Laughter is the secret to long life, and others will tell you it’s all about taking vitamins, exercise and colon cleansers. Well during our intense research of news programs we discovered this video full of insight from classic cinema star Ernest Borgnine (91 years old in this video,) and after viewing it we are confident that our lives will be loooooong.

Now that Google+ is entering the social media ring, everyone seems to be re-evaluating their support of Facebook. While Facebook has its charms, not everyone is happy with how Facebook works. Especially The puppets below (Glove and Boots), who are frustrated with a friend name Mike whose Facebook activity is driving them insane. We have a Mike here at LaughStub, and we totally get it. If you want to get it, check out the video below!

If you love to play video games, then you know about the thrill of slaughtering an online army, the extacy of snipping an unsuspecting noob and the pure joy of taunting obnoxious 12-year-olds via your headset while you teabag their avatars.

While those activities are fun, video gaming does have its dangers, and since our research has unveiled that many comedy lovers also love video games, we want to reach out to you guys and help. Below is a very special message that we hope can save a gamers life, if not their comfort.

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Summer is here, and the annual firing up of the grill has occurred all across The USA to celebrate the 4th of July. While many of these celebrations are going well, some…aren’t. A collection of these funny BBQ mishaps has been collected by the fine folks at the Huffington Post for your entertainment.

So grab a brew, kick your feet up and enjoy!

Dave Anthony and Greg Behrendt after The Starfish Circus

A door opens and Dave Anthony pops out, anxiously watching as people exit the inner theater of Largo, a cozy venue in Los Angeles. In the first few seconds the audience seems hesitant to approach Dave, but after their excitement builds beyond capacity, a few brave fans laud him for a great set of stand up comedy. Soon more fans enter the courtyard, waiting to talk with Dave when their eyes pop wide upon seeing Brian Posehn and Greg Behrendt enter the courtyard.

Walk The Room Fans Share a drink Before The Starfish Circus

People are excited, and none more than two friends who wore costumes for the event. Christopher Coleman dressed up as a gryphon.  Allison Baziak has dressed up as a Ring Master, her attire accentuated with the little top hat. This is in honor of the name of the show, called The Starfish Circus because of a reference made in the podcast that spawned this night of comedy, a podcast called Walking The Room.

Comedians Greg Behrendt and Dave Anthony let their conversations run wild on Walking The Room, and their dark sensibilities and creative word play have spawned a cultish following. For example, Greg likes to start recent podcast episodes by referring to himself as a Gryphon, and say “I am upon thee,” to which Dave will often reply “What is wrong with you?”

Greg and Dave argue like brothers, until they share a story that unveils their vulnerability, which then causes them to console each other temporarily, a moment often referred to when the duo describe their podcast as a pod-cuddle. Such a moment occurred when Dave talked about how he wasn’t able to find commercial work after taking a break from comedy to reproduce. You can hear the desperation in his voice, and Greg confides his own fears after hearing he was too old for a few comedy opportunities, but soon the moment breaks and the arguments flare again, much to the delight of their fans and friends.

Comedian Brian Posehn talks with fans about being a Heavy Metal dad.

At the Starfish Circus, the friends of Walking the Room podcast came out to show their support with performances. Comedians Patton Oswalt, Brian Posehn and Wil Anderson all did sets on stage that had the audience erupting with laughs. Oswalt has done many tweets and onstage recommendations of the podcasts which has boosted awareness of the show. Posehn, like Patton, was a long time friend of the comedians and has appeared on the podcast sharing road stories of their past, giving the audience an inside view into the life of a comedian.

This view of the comedy world has inspired a few of the audience members of The Starfish Circus to pursue a stand up comedy career. Christopher Coleman, the Gryphon dressed fan, revealed that he had recently quit his job as a casino event coordinator in San Diego to focus his energies on becoming a stand up comedian. He is not alone, because a Ford dealership service Rep named Dustyn Willoughby of Orange County was pursuing the same goal. Both young dudes said that they would enjoy the podcast while at work, from their computers and would day dream about a comedy career. This seems ironic because Greg and Dave often talk about how dead their comedy careers are, and how hard it is to create anything in the entertainment industry if you aren’t young, good looking and from New York. It is a testament to how engaging these stories of Greg’s and Dave’s early career are that these comedy fans are willing to face the same rejection.

Greg Behrendt meets and greets Cuddlaz

The stories on Walking The Room do appear to touch fans has well as tickle them, and at The Starfish Circus, Greg Behrendt appeared to be moved by the turnout and enthusiasm of the audience. “A year and a Half ago, I couldn’t get six people in a room,” Behrendt said somberly before telling a touching and funny story about a gay friend in college that taught him how to be brave and accept his identity despite the perils of public perception. For Behrendt, his struggle was not being gay, but learning to accept the beauty he finds in sweaters, well designed lamps and music even though others would tease him for it. Behrendt brought this intimacy to the stage with his band The Reigning Monarchs at the start of the show, and later at the end with a special guest. (we won’t ruin the surprise for you, if this show tours) Sometimes being yourself is talking unfiltered. Sometimes it is accepting your limits,  your weirdness.

Greg and Dave have taken this lesson to heart and with this podcast and show, they are embracing their identity, warts and all. While the industry once said no to these gentleman, the growing audience of fans (A.K.A. Cuddlaz) may raise a ruckus that no industry executive can deny.

While Marc Maron or Adam Carolla represent the respectable comedic storefront of the podcasting world, there are many other podcasts created in dank basements that haven’t quite reached a level of respectability. Far below these basement podcasts, in the sewers of the podrealm, you will find the Mutant Podcast of Dave Anthony and Greg Behrendt called Walking the Room. The duo talk about their stalled stand up comedy careers, their scheming neighbors (lovingly referred to as Hobotangs), and their obsessions  with candy and Juggalo culture.

These podcasts are often unpredictable, full of awkward moments and laughs that will dislodge something inappropriate from your body. (wait till you hear what they reveal about Ellen Degeneres, I would tell you, but I don’t snitch) If you are looking for something dark and funny, this podcast is definitely worth checking out. If you are close to Los Angeles, you may be able to get tickets to their Largo Show on June 27th, The Starfish Circus. They will perform Stand up comedy with Patton Oswalt, Brian Posehn, and Wil Anderson, frequent guest stars of the podcasts. There will also be some surfer guitar rock from Greg’s band, The Reigning Monarchs.

If you don’t live near the city of angels, you will have the opportunity to see this show soon as Dave and Greg have announced that they plan on taking this show around the states.  To get a taste of the madness of this show and podcast, check out this short youtube video they made to test some candy that their fans (AKA Cuddlaz) have sent to them.

Did you embrace the weirdness? If you did and you want to see the Los Angeles Largo Show, Tickets are here! (better get them soon, cuz cuddlaz be taking all the tickets.

Summer is here, and we at LaughStub know that for every day of summer awesomeness, there are days of  summer suckitude. Some days you are doing rad things like playing with fireworks or riding dolphins, having a blast. Other days you are stuck mowing a lawn or scratching at a weird rash you developed in your No-No places . Summer is the time for swapping stories, and we found some for you stubsters.

Jimmy Fallon had asked some of his tweetsters about their bad summer days, and you might catch a giggle or two checking them out below!

Are you looking for another podcast to follow? Well one of our Laughstub Ninjas, Dee, has been helping some up-and-comers launch their new comedy podcast show. It’s called Watch This Radio and you can listen to these Improv dudes (Aaron and Keith) as they figure out how to work a podcast and hone their comedy chops by interviewing well known comedians like Ian Bagg.

Here is a sample of one of their shows, check them out and if you have good comedic instincts, they have requested feedback on how to take their podcast game to the next level. They’ll thank you for the support, and try their hardest to fill your belly with laughter and mirth. (it’s all about the mirth y’all)

Fathers Day is upon us again, and the question returns: What do we get for dad this year? On Facebook we posted a poll to see what Comedy DVD you guys think is the best for Ol’ pops, but if pops already has them all, there is always cologne. Like the one featured in the commercial below that we found on Funnyordie.com. What would your dad smell like?