jake iannarino's Page

Well, I'm in Los Angeles. Why? Work. Interesting. I never thought I'd be here again, but this city seems to call to me. I like it. I ran into a few old friends, and my top secret project is going great. You will hear about it soon. I hope everyone is doing good.

Been doing stand up EVERY NIGHT. I am like i was when I was a kid. Hungry. I have been writing new stuff and working it out. I pity a heckler. The sight has been quiet lately. Mostly my fault. Have not been much of an internet guy lately. Been busy with other stuff. I am hoping Newman (pnutfilms.com) edits some dave macbrayer footage soon. we are still sitting on some funny stuff. Hope all of you people are doing as good as we are. We have some surprises coming soon.

I have all kinds of news, but i cant tell you about any of it ... yet.

How do you come up with new characters? I thought about it for a whie, and for me, i am inspired by douchebags. Whenever I meet someone who is a HUGE tool, I end up doing an impression of them. I try to exaggerate their flaws. It's fun. I think its cool to turn your enemies into art. Some people you don't even have to exaggerate much. Some people are straight up characters. Anyway, what inspires you??

What a great week! I have been doing shows every night in Cincinatti with my friend, Billy Gardell. It ended up that we had WAY too much in common, and a few common friends, and we hit it off AMAZINGLY. I feel like I have known him for years.
It is always amazing to meet someone at his level with NO EGO whatsoever. Just a great dude. You can see him on "My Name is Earl." He also has a Comedy Central special on the way.
The crowds have been INCREDIBLE. They have been energetic, friendly, and DRUN… Continue