​ Valentine's Day may be all about love and all of that mushy stuff to some people but this February 14th, why not make it a fun one by checking out the pure comedic genius that is Tom Segura. Will it be a romantic show? Not so much. Will it be hilarious? Oh for sure! If you and your honey (or your friends, no pressure here!) like to laugh and are into "real talk," then this is a show you don't want to miss at the Brea Improv. Hey, laughter sometimes leads to sex so who knows...you may just get lucky. I mean, if shit talking and talking shit turns you on. We're not here to judge.
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​Today is Howard Stern's 58th birthday and that means time for gifts. But what do you get the man who maybe doesn't have everything but most certainly can afford it? I sure as hell don't know, but here are four suggestions for the King of All Media, who in case you didn't know, broadcasts at SiriusXM and will soon become a judge on America's Got Talent.


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​If you think that you know Charlie Murphy from his entertaining and hysterical stories from the Chappelle show, think again.

Charlie has a ton of huge movies under his belt, a stand-up career that's been entertaining crowds worldwide for over ten years, and this Thursday through Sunday, he is bringing his "real" style of comedy to the Irvine Improv!


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​Trevor Noah is a big deal in South Africa, having starred on TV and worked with the best talents, but now he's taking his jokes to the States. He'll show the Irvine Improv how humor translates across the globe.

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​ I am pretty sure a lesson that was drilled into our heads as kids is that it's bad to steal. Whether you are stealing a car, some money, or heaven forbid someone's school work, it's just wrong. Actually, stealing has been frowned upon since biblical times as it is even listed as one of the Ten Commandments. Someone should have told Troy Holm that.

Who is Troy Holm, you ask? Well over the last 48 hours Troy Holm has become a social spectacle being treated to a well-deserved bashing by the fans of beloved comic Doug Stanhope. You see, Troy has made numerous pages (Twitter, a blog, Tumblr, Facebook, etc.) of his "writing" which is actually brilliant comic Doug Stanhope's material. What kind of a douche would steal the work of a comic that is loved world-wide? A stupid one. A really, really stupid one. Lucky for us, Doug Stanhope put his loyal fans onto the scam that is Troy Holm, which subsequently shut down all of Troy's pages, and now he has some shit to say... More >>

​Everyone thinks they're a comic, but in truth, there are a very few that have what it takes to get up there, kill a crowd, and stand beside the greats. Comics come and go, but if they are lucky, they can attain staying power and become legendary. Kind of like Daniel Tosh. (Speaking of, we heard Tosh was looking for a replacement for his hosting gig at Tosh.0!)

We here at OC Weekly have been lucky enough to talk to some impressive comics, but what could 2012 have in store for us in world of comedy? With the new year, it's always good to expand your horizons. With that said, here are five comics to watch out for in 2012!

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​Jeffrey Ross is best known as a shit talker. A master roaster, if you will. Rather, "The Roastmaster General." With a hilarious book under his belt, "I Only Roast the Ones I Love: Busting Balls Without Burning Bridges," Jeff is all that and then some. With upcoming projects like a movie starring Robert De Niro and a pilot in the works for Comedy Central, Jeffrey Ross is just getting warmed up. Scary, isn't it? Give yourself an early Hanukkah gift this year (even if you aren't a Jew) and see him grace the stage at the Brea Improv this weekend. But trust us, no one is safe.

I just watched your movie Patriot Act recently and I apologize I took so long to see it. It was amazing. I don't know how I missed it.

Oh wow! Well thank you so much and I appreciate you watching it! It was sort of an underground thing. It wasn't something I made on purpose. I made sort of an accidental film by going on a trip and seeing things I wouldn't be able to describe. I just started rolling.

I also caught you on Rocco's Dinner Party ...

Oh my god! You really did your homework!

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​Christina Pazsitzky is pure comedy: honesty and a lot of outspokenness. She's been on Chelsea Lately, has a hysterical podcast along with her husband Tom Segura, headlines comedy clubs nationwide, has a new comedy CD, and is on the upcoming Showtime special filmed in Amsterdam, Red Light Comedy. Tonight at the Brea Improv, she will be "Keepin' It Reality" along with her comic hubby, Real Housewives of Orange County stars Gretchen Rossi and Slade Smiley with proceeds benefiting the "Spark of Love" Toy Drive. With so much going on with Christina Pazsitzky the question is, why would you miss seeing her live?

OC Weekly (Ali Lerman): Sum up your comedy style a few words ... just as a warning to my parents to not read the rest of this.

Christina Pazsitzky: That's the hardest question! What I try to do is just be honest. I don't try to shock or be edgy; I just say what's in my heart. I think that it's about yourself and telling the truth. I don't do impressions but I would just describe it as trying to be truthful and if it comes across as gross or crude, I hope people don't  judge. Hopefully people click into that.

It's quite a double standard with men and women, huh?

I think people have a problem with female comedians talking the way boys do. If I say something that a dude would say people will be like, "Whoa! She's so crude!" But really I'm just saying the same shit anyone else would. For some reason because it comes out of this body, people like to think of you as wild!

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Margaret Cho might be known best from the laughs she's provided over the years, but her talents extend beyond being funny. She has the passion to inspire and leaves you knowing that you have the right to do and laugh at what you want.  From Dancing with the Stars to Drop Dead Diva and her new DVD Cho Dependent, Cho has blossomed into the total package. As an early present to your yourself, come check out Cho as she hits the Brea Improv tonight.

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​​Comedian Patrice O'Neal died yesterday morning as a result of a stroke that he suffered in October. With plenty of projects under his belt, including roles on The Chappelle Show and Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, cameos in The Roast of Charlie Sheen and Arrested Development, and frequent guest spots on the Opie and Anthony Show, O'Neal entertained the masses with his brutally funny comedy. More >>