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Stop listening to nonsense and dribble. The Hotdog Hour is the only show ABOUT something - each week, comedian Alex Libutti sits down with friends and enemies in this variety-show style satire and talk show.
Alex, Malik, and Beau talk about different types of parking boots (and how to remove them), breaking the cardinal rule of the hood, pontificate if parking should be free for city workers, and “knowing a guy” in the Bronx - just like everyone in New York. Plus, they trash the NYC Dept. of Finance, and talk about how the human mind keeps finding ways to scam. Enjoyed this clip? Watch the full episode on our channel! www.alexlibutti.com for ticket dates and deals, sketches, Hotdog Hour episodes, read my diary, and more!
Alex tells Natalie and Christos about his video that went viral in 2010 on YouTube before he was a comedian, and how they completed fumbled it. Natalie tells us about how her Lady Gaga satire video on human biology still helps children to this day, and together the whole gang reminisces on the first YouTube video they ever saw. Have you seen my original viral clip? -- Enjoyed this clip? Check out the full episode on our channel. Find stand up dates, ticket discounts, sketches, Hotdog Hour episodes, AND read Alex's diary online at www.alexlibutti.com! -- Thanks for watching!
Sean tells Alex and Archie about the time he passed on an opportunity to work with FunnyOrDie in college, balancing his work with Wall Street psychos, his online satire news site (Insane Mustang), and the biggest risk - betting on yourself and becoming a performing stand up comic. He and Alex also break down why insecure colleges are the best, why people who write for late night are miserable, and how FunnyOrDie is bankrupt now. LOL! Jokes on WHO HUH! Enjoyed this clip? Check out the full episode! Head to www.alexlibutti.com for stand up dates, tickets, sketches, Hotdog Hour episodes, and read Alex's diary! -- Thanks for watching!
Alex, Christos, and Natalie talk about spending time alone, the impact it has on your psyche, and why it's important to make time to be alone at home, in the city, on a bus, or anywhere else. They also talk about being alone in NYC, and how your sensations and mindset change at night. Enjoyed this clip? Check out the full episodes on the YouTube page. Find stand up dates, ticket discounts, sketches, past Hotdog Hour episodes, and read Alex's diary online at www.alexlibutti.com!
Alex, Christos, and Natalie discuss having fun despite what's happening in your life, and how discipline and failure is key to finding happiness - be it a job, a relationship, or anything else life may throw at you. Enjoyed this clip? Watch the whole thing on the main page - plus, catch stand up dates, sketches, full episodes, and read Alex's diary online at www.alexlibutti.com --
Alex, Christos, and Natalie discuss the legacy of the Seinfeld TV series for comedy and television in general. They each breakdown Jerry Seinfeld's comedic style, the common complaints from many peers, and whether or not Larry David is the reason the show was a success. Alex defends Jerry and his observational style, probably because his style is similar and he's embarrassed. What do you think of the Seinfeld series? Let us know in the comments! if you enjoyed this clip, please check out the full episode on the channel. Head to alexlibutti.com for Alex's live stand up dates, exclusive ticket deals, episodes of Hotdog Hour, sketches, stand up clips, plus read Alex's diary and subscribe for updates! -- Thanks for watching!
Alex talks with investigative journalist and multi-hyphenate Jacob Calle about pangolins being blamed for 2020, going undercover with poachers in Africa, and evading police while muckraking a bull fight tour in the US. -- Enjoyed the clip? Check out the full episode, more clips, stand up comedy dates, and read Alex's diary at www.alexlibutti.com.
Stuntman Jacob Calle talks with Alex and Joey about opening for Steve-O at Austin's Fun Fun Fun Fest, using a scorpion for a stunt with a wonderful lady of the night, and doing it all in front of 2,000+ people. Enjoyed this clip? Check out full episodes of the Hotdog Hour, sketch comedy, read Alex's diary, get live stand-up dates, exclusive ticket deals, and more on www.alexlibutti.com. -- Thank you for watching!
Beau tells Alex and Malik about the time he got so drunk on campus that word traveled off-campus. -- Clip from "The Hotdog Hour #004 - RuleBreakerZ" -- www.alexlibutti.com for extended clips, Hotdog Hour episodes, stand up clips and sketches, read my diary, and find exclusive ticket discounts and upcoming stand up dates! -- Thanks for watching!
Alex, Sean, and Isaac discuss ambitious film franchises like Marvel, film makers like Scorsese, and undeniable actors like Tom Cruise. But, where do you draw the line? How many Marvel movies is enough? Is Martin Scorsese good, or did he just make the same movie 12 times? Tom Cruise - well, Mr. Cruise is a fan of the show, so we have nothing more to say here. -- Enjoyed this clip? Check out the full episode on the channel, or my website for more videos, show dates, exclusive ticket discounts, read my diary, and more! -- www.alexlibutti.com -- THANKS FOR WATCHING
Alex, Sean, and Isaac talk about the NYC housing market, middlemen and endless fees, and how anyone is a broker these days. From The Hotdog Hour Episode 002 - Stop Trying So Hard -- www.alexlibutti.com for show dates, ticket discounts, and exclusive content like my diary, Hotdog Hour bonus episodes, sketch comedy, and more.
Alex, Isaac, and Sean discuss the outlandish and unconventional ways San Francisco operates, the obsession with AI and the incoming boom, the real estate market, and how its value (and owner egos) have inflated, and finally they type of corporate jargon you'll hear in the valley. Pulled from The Hotdog Hour Episode 2 -- Stop Trying so Hard. -- www.alexlibutti.com for more!
Alex sits down with comedian Sean Reilly and the man behind the magic at HalfMoonBK Radio, Archie O'Dell. Together they discuss taking risks in art, business, and life; if Jeff Bezos or the US founding fathers were true risk takers, and breaking down how risk taking feels and why we do (or don't) do it, and the ripple effects on our life - plus, how Alex managed to get The Hotdog Hour on HalfMoonBK. Also, Alex dispatches to an ATM to take a peek at how prompts have changed.
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Alex sits down with comedian Christos Petropopoudopoulous and podcast producer Natalie DeCicco, to talk about fun: do we still have it? Does it still exist? Is being fun appropriate in every scenario? and most importantly - how do we make it? They also cover some crazy job stories, going viral in the early days of YouTube, and our cameras go on-location to see what happens when Alex tries to have fun in a not-so-fun situation.
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Alex sits down with friends Joey Rinaldi and Jacob Calle, discussing Jacob's work as the mascot for ESPN air guitar, opening for Steve-O, documentary work, Joey's body parts, and how reality is subjective - and re-written at any time. -- Check out the Patreon & website for more! www.alexlibutti.com
It's true what they say, anyone CAN do it. But, who can really do it? Like, who knows what they're talking about? Like, I need a professional. Now.
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Written, Produced, Edited, Directed by Alex Libutti
Starring: Nick Libutti Beau Wilcox Alex Libutti
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"DON'T MENTION IT" ... Relationships mean a lot to everyone. Even the tough guys.
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Sketch from The Hotdog Hour #003 - Relationships & Weird Things
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Written by Alex Libutti
Starring: Beau Wilcox Alex Libutti Jesse Slaton --
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Rules are everywhere in our society. But, do they matter to everyone equally?
It’s fine to have a side hustle. Just don’t be annoying about it.
Are you sure you want that candidate you can "have a beer with?" Because he'll certainly have one with you.
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Sketch from #003 of The Hotdog Hour: Relationships, a Weird Thing.
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Written, Produced, Directed, Edited by: Alex Libutti Isaac Knox
Thank you: OZ!
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Alex sits down with his film buddy Tim Warner, and comedians Christian Gutowski and Mickey Farrow, to disavow fancy restaurants, break down the class structure, and figure out how to make it in this world without becoming a scammer.
Tim Warner: @timwarner16 on Instagram
Mickey Farrow: @mickey.farrow on Instagram (www.mickeyfarrow.com)
Christian Gutowski: @damnthatschristian on Instagram (www.dtfcomedy.com)
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