Interview With Josh Blue From Last Comic Standing

Last week I wrote about Josh Blue’s success since he won Last Comic Standing Season 4, and this week I had the privilege of interviewing him via e-mail. in this interview, you’ll discover Josh’s plans for the New Year and more. in addition, Josh also shared a few tips for all you aspiring comedians who may be considering auditioning for Last Comic Standing.

Without further ado, here’s the interview with Josh Blue:

Misti: Aside from your gig at the Improv Comedy Club in West Palm, do you have any other plans for the New Year?

Josh: I’m going to blow where the wind takes me, and hopefully that will be in the direction of fun.

Misti: How about New Year’s resolutions for 2008: do you have any of those?

Josh: a hundred and one. most important is to spend as much time with my lady and my baby, when he comes.

Misti: in a blog entry on the Josh Blue Fan Site, you confirmed that your girlfriend was pregnant. Have you picked out any names for the baby yet? can you share the due date with us? By the way, congratulations!

Josh: Aww, thanks. Yeah, we’re excited to see the little guy, too, sometime this spring. The names change every day. I like things like Thunder and Studmuffin, but I don’t think my gf’s going to go for it.

Misti: did your fan base increase after you won Last Comic Standing?

Josh: Hey, I sure hope so! The exposure from LCS opened up new venues for me, which has made a big difference. I’m getting to travel around the country more, and meeting more people after the shows.

Misti: Have you ever had any hecklers? If so, what’s the funniest heckler moment you can recall?

Josh: each one thinks he’s the funniest one yet. I like them, though, because it gives me a chance to have some fun with them. They open themselves up for comment and it’s hard to resist.

Misti: Have you stayed in touch with any of the other comedians from Last Comic Standing Season 4?

Josh: Yeah, and I’m still big fans of theirs. They’re all working hard out there so I try to see ‘em at some of their shows.

Misti: Other than your debut DVD, 7 Days in the Tank, do you have any other plans for the big screen?

Josh: Why yes, I’m so glad you asked. I have a part in a soon-to-be timeless classic known as Feast III. not one for the kiddies, but it’s a thrill.

Misti: Who’s your favorite comedian or comedians?

Josh: I got a bunch: Mitch Hedberg, Ellen DeGeneres, Richard Pryor, Chris Rock, Dave Chapelle, love ‘em love ‘em love ‘em.

Misti: Do you have any tips for aspiring comedians who may be considering auditioning for Last Comic Standing?

Josh: Don’t try out in the winter in Chicago; you will freeze your face off. And do a lot of gigs beforehand to get comfortable in front of people who will make or break your career.

Teevieo would like to thank Josh Blue for taking time out of his busy schedule to answer our questions. we would also like to thank his publicist, Eva Magdalenski, for arranging the interview.

Finally, Teevieo would like to wish Josh and his “lady” a happy holiays as well as a healthy pregnancy and delivery!