Tag Archives: Improvised Shakespeare Company

RIP, Sir Patrick Stewart

Posted on October 29, 2026 by Tom Garrett

Sir Patrick Stewart has passed away. He was a wonderful man and a sublime actor who was as skilled a Shakespearian as he was as the lead in two major TV and movie franchises. This post from 2013 recounts the … Continue reading →

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Best of 2013

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Tom Garrett

I wasn’t quite as prolific in 2013 as I was in 2012, as this will be “only” the 72nd post on this blog this year. However, part of that had to do with the fact that I’ve been writing for … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, General Culture and News, Site Stuff | Tagged 2013, Antonin Scalia, Best Of, Bullying, Commentary, Free Speech, General Culture and News, Improvised Shakespeare Company, Mark Henry, Offensiveness, Patrick Stewart, Professional Wrestling, Site Stuff, Washington Redskins, WWE | Leave a comment

The Axis of Ego Podcast: Joey Bland and Mad Men

Posted on June 7, 2013 by The Axis of Ego

Old pal Joey Bland stopped by to talk a little about his current Second City show and to talk a lot about the current season of Mad Men. Tom and Joey talk about the season so far, who may die or … Continue reading →

Posted in Podcasts, Television | Tagged Bob Benson, Harry Hamlin, Improvised Shakespeare Company, Joey Bland, Mad Men, Patrick Stewart, Podcasts, Second City, Television | Leave a comment

About Last Night

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Tom Garrett

I wanted to write something about the Improvised Shakespeare Company performance I was fortunate enough to attend last night, but I need to preface it with this proviso: I’m working on about three hours of train sleep (which equates to … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, General Culture and News, Reviews | Tagged Blaine Swen, Brendan Dowling, Commentary, Greg Hess, Improvised Shakespeare Company, Intestinal Roll Call, Joey Bland, Patrick Stewart, Reviews, Ross Bryant | 8 Comments

The Axis of Ego Podcast: Sporcle and Other Topics

Posted on September 26, 2011 by The Axis of Ego

Tom chats with guest and good friend Joey Bland about the Improvised Shakespeare Company, Breaking Bad, George Lucas’ screenwriting abilities, Charizard, and their addiction to Sporcle on this edition of The Axis of Ego Podcast. Download: The Axis Of Ego Podcast 09-26-11