Inappropriate Earl

Thai Rivera will make you uncomfortable in the best way possible. His politically incorrect style of humor has taken the comedy world by storm. Having moved from Arizona to LA Thai quickly became a fixture and force on the comedy scene. After becoming a favorite and regular at clubs such as the Hollywood Improv and World Famous Laugh Factory he started to travel across the country in the most unlikely of places, redneck bars. He has performed with some of the biggest name’s in the world of stand up, some of you may recognize him from the Jo Koy Comedy Tour, he has also been featured on Comedy Central’s Live At Gotham and The Logo Network’s One Night Stand up. While Thai is very proud of who and what he is his disarming style and easy going delivery will put you at ease and there is no doubt that by the end of his set you will understand that Thai is comic who happens to be gay and not a gay comic, or as he would put it “a comic who happens to be a fag and not a fag comic.” Thai’s comedy has not only taken

Join me as I have 2 time Stanley Cup Winner Manitoba's finest Dustin Penner!! He's the 1st NHL player on Inappropriate Earl and also the 1st to be in The Jersey Room!! Dustin has had an amazing NHL career especially when you consider he went undrafted! He was HUGE in bringing the 1st Stanley Cup to Los Angeles and he's also super funny so I hope you enjoy this as much as I did. Follow him on Twitter @dustinpenner25 and Instagram @dd2527 as well as me on both @EarlSkakel

You know my favorite tv show right now is Vanderpump Rules and to get Kristen Doute on the podcast was a Day 1 get for me!! She is the villain of the show but I found her to be so nice that I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. She puts the real in Reality TV as she doesn't hold back and pulls no punches about who she likes and dislikes on the show. Please follow her on Instagram/Twitter @KristenDoute and me @EarlSkakel.

Join me as I interview the newest door guy/comic at The Comedy Store Feng Chao. Being a door guy at The Comedy Store for some has been a pathway to success, just ask Marc Maron and Sam Kinison!! Feng is the REAL DEAL as his abrasive style is making him a beloved figure at The Comedy Store so follow him on Twitter @fengchao8080 as well as on Instagram at FC8080 and me on Twitter/Instagram @EarlSkakel PLEASE rate and review us on iTunes as every little bit helps guys and girl!!

I've had the ex booker of The Comedy Store on no it's time for the current booker of The Hollywood Improv Jamie Flam!!! Let's just say Jamie goes about things in a slightly different way than Tommy making him one of the most well liked people in LA Comedy in the toughest position in LA Comedy. Follow him on Twitter @JamieFlam and on Instagram @FLAMMYDAVISJR as well as me on Twitter/Instagram @EarlSkakel Also listen to his Podcast The Gatekeeper where he interviews people in the industry to get their perspective on this wacky world of LA Stand Up!!!

Been a hot minute since a new episode so I thought I would do a mini episode on some of my favorite movies from of course the 80's!!! I discuss hidden gems like 52 Pick Up,Big Wednesday,North Dallas Forty and Uncommon Valor!! Like my music my movie tastes tend to gravitate towards movies that should have been bigger!! Follow me on Twitter/Instagram @EarlSkakel and listen to Inappropriate Earl on iTunes and Soundcloud.

Join me for episode 101 as me and Olivia Grace break down our EPIC Roast Battle in which I pulled off a herculean Buster Douglas style upset against one of if not the best roaster in all of Los Angeles. Follow her @lololiviagrace on Twitter and Instagram and me as well @EarlSkakel Follow Roast Battle on Twitter @RoastBattle and on Instagram @RoastBattleShow and @VerbalBoxing

Well here we are folks EPISODE 100!!!!! I couldn't think of a better guy to bring in the momentous episode than Big Poppa Joe Bartnick. Joe is one of the best comics around and is one of my best buds so I hope you really enjoy this as much as I did having him in The Earl Castle!! Follow him on Twitter @JoeBartnick Joe Bartnick was born in Pittsburgh where he learned his love of eating, drinking and sports. He started doing stand up comedy in San Francisco in the late 90’s. Joe progressed from playing coffee shops , bars and Laundromats to being a regular a the World Famous Punchine. From there Joe has performed all over North America in such prestigious places as the Warfield, the Wiltern, Heinz Hall and the Chicago Theater. Joe did a closing set on AXS Tv’s Live from Gotham. Joe has written the best selling eBook You Might Be a Douchebag and on several television shows including the ESPY’s and the NFL on Fox. His hockey column can be seen on PunchDrunk.com and 2minute minor.com Joe can be heard talking hoc

Been a big week in the world of rock and roll with the passing of metal icon Lemmy and on the slightly brighter side the announcement of Guns N'Roses reuniting at Coachella. I couldn't get a guest this week so enjoy this Earl Solo Episode and please follow me on Twitter/Instagram @EarlSkakel

Join me as I interview one of my absolute fav people in LA Comedy the fabulous Ryan Stout!! This guy maybe have been the most informative guest ever on Inappropriate Earl so I hope you enjoy it as much as I did doing it. Follow him on Twitter @StoutRyan and Instagram @stoutsider as well as me on Twitter/Instagram @EarlSkakel ENJOY!!! Ryan Stout is a well-crafted and seasoned comedian who has performed all over the world. A regular guest on Chelsea Lately, Ryan has also appeared on CONAN, HBO’s Funny as Hell, Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham, and his own half-hour special: Comedy Central Presents… Ryan Stout. His debut comedy album, Touché, was released by Comedy Central Records and reached #7 on the iTunes comedy charts. While still in college, Stout was already performing over 300 shows per year when, at age 22, he won the Boston International Comedy Festival’s stand-up comedy competition. He went on to perform at HBO’s The Comedy Festival in Las Vegas, HBO’s U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, the prestigi

Join me as Interview one of my favorite people in LA Comedy the lovely and talented Annabelle DeSisto!! You think it's easy being a rich kid in LA Comedy especially a hot female?!! Think again and follow her on Twitter @AnnabelleLee417 and on Instagram @annabelledesisto as well as me on Twitter/Instagram @EarlSkakel

Join me as I interview one of my favorite people in LA Comedy Jeremiah Watkins!! A fantastic comic,improviser and musician tells his tales of the mean streets of LA Comedy and Beyond! Follow him on Twitter/Instagram @jeremiahstandup and me @EarlSkakel. Please also go to his website www.jeremiahwatkins.tv for all the latest news in his world!! Jeremiah Watkins is one of those comedians that you can't forget. Born and raised in Kansas, he's literally been performing since the day he was born. (His mom brought him home from the hospital in a Santa Claus outfit) Throughout childhood, he acted, sang, and began honing impressions. In high school, Jeremiah was known for his comedic music videos, sketches, and broadcasting segments which he won multiple awards for at the state and national level. At 19, Jeremiah landed his first job in the industry as an on-air personality at a local Kansas City radio station. A year later, he moved to LA to pursue his dream of becoming a cast member on Saturday Night Live. Since t

The most controversial guest EVER came Back For More to give more details on his time at The Comedy Store and his thoughts on comedy in general. He gives fascinating insight into Mitzi Shore that few people if any can give so find him on Soundcloud under Tom Morris Songwriter and find me on Twitter/Instagram @EarlSkakel. Please share on Facebook and blast out on Twitter so as many people can hear this as possible!! You can also rate/review Inappropriate Earl on iTunes if you desire which I hope you do!

Join me as fellow comic and podcaster Brian Redban aka Redban comes on Inappropriate Earl and talks LA Comedy,Tommy Morris and any and all things in the podcast world. You can follow him on Twitter/Instagram @redban as well as www.deathsquad.tv You can follow me on Twitter/Instagram @EarlSkakel

The most controversial episode EVER on Inappropriate Earl is HERE as I interview Tommy Morris the ex talent coordinator of The Comedy Store. You either love him or hate him as there is no in between with him. This was probably my fav episode to do as most people assumed I hate him but I was able to sit in the same room with him and get his side of how he ran things at The Comedy Store and it's really up for you to decide if it was the right or the wrong way? You can follow him at Tom Morris Music on Soundcloud and follow me on Twitter/Instagram @EarlSkakel. Please rate and review us on iTunes GOOD OR BAD!!!!

Join me for what has proven to be one of the more popular styles of Inappropriate Earl the solo show!! On this one I recap maybe the greatest upset in the history of combat sports where Holly Holm defeated RondaRousey in stunning and vicious fashion! Please rate and review on iTunes and follow me on Twitter/Instagram @EarlSkakel and on Facebook under Earl Skakel. This will be the first of 2 episodes this week as on Wednesday the MOST controversial guest EVER on Inappropriate Earl will sit on my couch!!

Join me as I interview The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 contestant Sam Hoger who's had a pretty amazing journey in the world of MMA and now acting!! Follow him on Twitter @SamHoger and Instagram @samehoger as well as me on Twitter/Instagram @EarlSkakel Sam Hoger is an American mixed martial artist and an actor, most notable for appearing on the first season of The Ultimate Fighter, a reality television series produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship and broadcast on Spike TV Hoger has trained with Miletich Fighting Systems in Bettendorf, Iowa and is belted in the Miletich Fighting Systems. Hoger is currently teaching and training out of Hoger Mixed Martial Arts in Houston, TX.

Join me as I interview one of my LONG TIME Los Angeles stand up comedy friends the great Jen Murphy. She is super funny and you deserve to get to know her!! She has navigated the murky waters of LA Comedy for 10 years and come out unscathed so follow her on Twitter/Instagram @JenMurphyComedy and me @EarlSkakel

Join me as I interview the very funny stand up comic Steven Randolph as he takes us on his journey of stand up and sobriety as well as working at The World Famous Comedy Store!! Follow him on Twitter/Instagram @StevenRandolph2 and me @EarlSkakel. Please rate and review us on #iTunes!!

Join me as I interview Claire Gerets-Mott and Katie Locke O'Brien creators of The Hub one of the hottest web series going right now. Go on www.watchthehub.com to check it out and follow them on Twitter @watchthehub and Katie @thisiskatieo and on Instagram @KatieLockeOBrien while Claire is off the social media grid!!! Follow me on Facebook,Twiiter and Instagram @EarlSkakel Claire Originally hailing from Norwell, Massachusetts, Claire earned her film degree from Columbia University and has written 7 features, 2 TV pilots, a web-series, a play, and a children's book that is currently available on Amazon called NATHANIEL T. CULPEPPER IS MISSING A SOCK. In her early years in LA, Claire worked on studio films such as NORTH COUNTRY, TORQUE, and RUMOR HAS IT in multiple capacities including assistant to the director, Niki Caro. Claire is repped by Echo Lake Entertainment. In 2014, Claire developed THE HUB for television at IFC with Katie and veteran showrunner Les Firestein. Since the completion of THE HUB, Claire a