(Boston Globe, 3/14/2008)

Carlin, who comes to the Wang Theatre tomorrow, knew early on that he wanted to turn his tendency to show off into a career. He wasn't sure exactly how, but he had an idea when he found a book called "The Act of Creation" by Arthur Koestler, which traced the development of various creative tropes thr

(Boston Globe, 3/2/2008)

Jackie Moon is a bear-wrestling, silk-cape-wearing basketball team owner/player/coach who croons the same nugget of disco cheese before every home game: "Love Me Sexy." The fact that Moon is a character played by Will Ferrell, and that his theme song is a bit crude and over the top is part of what m

(Boston Globe, 10/26/2007)

An october 2007 interview with Harry Shearer, one of the main voices behind "The Simpsons." Shearer was bringin his show "This Is So Not About the Simpsons" to Boston, and we spoke about his cartoon life and political satire.

(Boston Globe , 10/11/2007)

John Oliver didn't have much time to adjust to America when he got his gig at "The Daily Show," but he seemed to be enjoying the ride. I talked to him about stand-up comedy, satire, exploring the USA and what he considers the best job he ever had.

(Boston Globe, 9/13/2007)

Writing a weekly column about comedy, it's not often you get to interview a former U.N. Weapons Inspector. So when Scott Ritter teamed up with Boston comic Jimmy Tingle to talk politicals, it was a rare opportunity to see where satire and strategy meet.

(Boston Globe, 4/27/2007)

Shane Mauss has had a lot of success in a short time, just when he needed it.

(Boston Globe, 2/25/2005)

Ron White has set himself apart from his Blue Collar compatriots with a more sophisticated style. His success after fifteen years surprises no one more than White himself, but it's easy to understand once you've heard him.

(Boston Globe, 4/28/2007)

A little light humor about the NFL Draft.

(Stuff@Night, 11/11/2003)

One of the strangest assignments that's ever dropped into my lap, a day after Halloween 2003. "Would you like to cover the late night scene at Krispy Kreme?" "Would I?" How could anyone not accept?

(Bosotn Globe , 7/24/2007)

My review of Eileen Rose's "Come the Storm."

(Glide Magazine , 5/16/2006)

Brandi Carlile is making her way on adult contemporary radio, but she has a voice you just can't ignore.

(Glide Magazine, 6/27/2005)

Fulks is a country gentleman and a cantankerous son of a bitch, and a lot of fun to profile.

(Paste Magazine, 10/16/2003)

The Red Sox and Jay Farrar have some die hard fans in common, and I got to see them both in action for a heartbreaking loss to the Yankees in the ALCS and a night of musical redemption from Farrar. This is rivaled only by watching Mike Watt play TT the Bear's as the Sox finally broke the Curse.

(Big Season Sports, 8/1/2007)

High school football is a religion in Ohio's Steel Valley, and South Range's Head Coach Dan Yeagley leads one of its best programs.

(Boston Sports Review , 2/1/2007)

I explore Boston's relationship with basketball history and the game's creator, James Naismith.

(Boston Sports Review, 7/1/2005)

My profile of last year's "Mr. Irrelevant," the final selection of the 2005 NFL Draft, tight end Andy Stokes. Stokes was fighting for a roster spot and didn't make the Patriots' final cut. But, as I found out by speaking with him and those who know him, it wasn't for lack of drive or talent.

(Boston Phoenix, 2/4/2005)

I get to show off my love of football by analyzing the Super Bowl from the standpoint of physics, using Timothy Gay's book, "Football Physics: The Science of the Game."

(Kirkus Reviews, 1/18/2008)

A sportswriter spends eight months in Ireland, observing Gaelic football and hurling and living with the amateurs who coach and play the games.

(Boston Globe, 7/21/2007)

My review of Woody Allen's new humor book "Mere Anarchy" and "The Insanity Defense," which collects his previous work.

(Paste Magazine, 5/19/2007)

My review of Simon Rich's book of short humor pieces, "Ant Farm."

(Paste Magazine, 2/1/2004)

"Mystic River" author Dennis Lehane is as one would expect from reading his crime novels -- a talented neighborhood guy done good.

(Punchline Magazine , 9/1/2007)

Steven Wright has never stopped being funny, and his new CD is proof.

(Punchline Magazine, 7/1/2007)

Patton Oswalt may be the best stand-up working today, and he delivers with "Werewolves and Lollipops."

(Progressive, 11/1/2003)

My interview with Dave Chappelle after the first season of "Chappelle's Show," for the Progressive. The pressure had already started to mount, but Chappelle impressed me as a down-to-earth guy trying to produce something true to himself.

(Boston Globe , 10/25/2007)

I scouted some of the best Halloween events going on around Boston for the Globe.