ALONG COMES MARY

Prior to dating Michael, I knew of Kevin Smith and his style of film making. It can be crude, blunt, in your face, yet always with heart and compassion. I knew he was the ‘Silent Bob’ of Jay and Silent Bob, and that he’s the mastermind behind Clerks 1 and 2. But that was about it.

Once I entered into Michael’s colorful world of films and video games, I quickly got a crash course in Kevin Smith and his movies. He’s certainly become one of my new favorites.

Some might think of Smith as just that heavy-set dude from Jersey talking about sex. He’s actually one smart, down to earth cookie who, along with hit films, a comic book shop and a series on AMC, also has multiple podcasts under his belt. One is Hollywood Babble-On with friend, DJ, Actor and Voice Personality, Ralph Garman.

A Night with Hollywood Babble-On

Not sure what to get Mike in July for his birthday, I lucked out and was able to book tickets to attend a live taping of Babble On at their home, The Hollywood Improv! Having only been to George Lopez before, live comedy is still a new beast for me but so far? I am loving them.

Since another show was going on, we got to wait out front in the very swanky, Sunset Blvd-esque restaurant as we munched on appetizers and drinks. When it was time for seating, an usher assigns you where to go and did we lucked out. We were put in the front row, to the right of the stage!

When Ralph and Kevin hit the stage, they get right into their groove with pop culture and jokes. Highlights for me were learning about an up-coming Betty Boop movie (animated, no less) and their wonderful tributes to Lauren Bacall and Robin Williams. Since Matt Damon and Ben Affleck have worked with Kevin on several projects, he recalled visiting them on the set of Good Will Hunting. Noting that Williams helped immensely in bringing the film to fruition. With Bacall, they showed a wonderful scene with Humphrey Bogart from her first film, To Have and Have Not. She was just a tender 19 years old.

See Kevin and Ralph at the Hollywood Improv

Another awesome element to their live shows is how interactive they are. They share fan art, answer letters (Kevin is an ordained minister and can even marry you at a show) and encourage the audience to laugh and yell and just have fun. Definitely a date night or night out with the adults, they drop many F bombs and can be quite R rated. FYI!

You can listen to the podcast we attended and get more info on their web-site. Tickets sell out fast so if you’re interested, definitely book in advance and get ready for an extremely fun time! xo