We're big fans of Wipeout, but this game show makes those feats look like child's play. more ›

Strap yourself in, Chicago: Second City alum Beth Melewski is behind the wheel hosting the brand new Windy City edition of the game show-on-the-go, Cash Cab. A native of Milwaukee, Melewski is one half of the improv duo Dual Exhaust and performs with the musical improv group Baby Wants Candy. Melewski, a resident of Ravenswood, turned off the meter and let us question her about the Chicago edition of the popular game show. more ›

Our favorite eight-week talent competition judged by apes from the distant future is back and ready for a big summer run. Impress These Apes, one of the most consistently funny shows we regularly frequent, pits eight contestants against each other, trying to, well, impress the apes and be declared "Least Pitiful Human." Each week brings a difficult challenge and this year is sure to be no different. Before tonight's big debut - in which contestants had to create an anti-comedy routine to impress the apes and Andy Kaufmann's sister Carol Kerman - be sure to first catch up with this year's contestants, and their audition call-backs in which they had to spin a tall tale. While the contestants are talented, many times funny, sometimes zany, and always crazy, the highlights come from the banter amongst the Apes themselves as well as the contestants. Never dull, the show is worth catching, if not for just one night, then every night of its eight week run. more ›

One of our favorite local comedy acts, Impress These Apes, has reached the halfway point of its current season but that doesn't mean it's too late to get in on the fun. Be sure to swing by their site and spend the remainder of your afternoon catching up on the contestants' performances in preparation for tonight's show. It continues every Wednesday night through November 4th. What's up for the contestants this week? Find out after the jump (some of the language is a bit NSFW). more ›

Mah! Cats and game shows! You got chocolate in my peanut butter. more ›