Chronicle Recommends: Seasons Beatings

Our top picks for holiday movies with a twist

"...shreds of seasonal cheer on the Yule log. Enter Brian Posehn as Uncle Nick, the sleazy layabout who is..."

Dec. 6, 2018 Screens Post by Chronicle Film Staff

Moontower 6: More Headliners

Jay Pharaoh, Chris Hardwick, Morgan Murphy join 2017 lineup

"...Honest; • omnipresent comic, character actor, and voice actor Brian Posehn, whose new special Posehn/25x2 is now available at..."

Jan. 27, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Housecore Horror Live Shot: Friday Part 1

Heavy metal parking lot

"...Baking onstage, comic Brian Posehn lost out to AMC’s FearFest inside, where a..."

Oct. 25, 2014 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Housecore Horror 2014, Friday

"...Brian Posehn..."

Oct. 25, 2014 Photo Gallery

Housecore Horror Preview: Phil Anselmo

Pantera screamer dishes on horror, Danzig, and Superjoint

"...Randy Blythe submits to an interview and metal-worshiping comic Brian Posehn also performs...."

Oct. 24, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Danzig at Housecore Horror

Special Samhain set, plus Brian Posehn, Neurosis, and more

"...of horror metal, Glenn Danzig, and metal’s favorite comedian, Brian Posehn, have both been added to the Oct. 23-26..."

July 16, 2014 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Doug Benson's Total Scam of a Life

The 411 on the 420 comedian

"...didn't smoke weed. Then I met Greg Proops and Brian Posehn and other pot-smoking comedians and found out I..."

July 2, 2014 Arts Post by Russ Espinoza

Moontower Comedy Festival

April 28, 2013. 49 photos.

"...Brian Posehn at the Paramount for the Moontower Comedy Festival..."

April 29, 2013 Photo Gallery

Thanks for the Memories, Moontower

Here’s how to relive all the comedy and oddity

"...their Day Four wrap-up with Pete Holmes, Jim Gaffigan, Brian Posehn, Andy Kindler, and Jim Norton. See the Inside..."

April 29, 2013 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

A Lot of Chatter

Things change, but Janeane Garofalo still loves to stand up on a stage and talk

"...evident from her gig anchoring a midnight show with Brian Posehn for the second Moontower Comedy & Oddity Festival...."

April 26, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Comic Con 2012

October 26-28, 2012. 37 Photos

"...Comedian/comic writer Brian Posehn meets his match with the star of his..."

Oct. 29, 2012 Photo Gallery

The Five-Year Engagement

This romcom starring Emily Blunt and Jason Segel possesses something rare: rational, relatable adults.

"...Blunt, Chris Pratt, Alison Brie, Rhys Ifans, Mindy Kaling, Brian Posehn, David Paymer, Mimi Kennedy and Jacki Weaver...."

April 27, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Fun Fun Fun Lists

"...Brian Posehn (Sun., 7:40pm, Orange stage) Thrash obsessive may not..."

Nov. 4, 2011 Music Feature

Off the Record

Fun Fun Fun Fest spins at Turntable.fm, Zorch goes viral, and other digital delights from Bali Yaaah and the Meat Puppets

"...City Devils, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Negative Approach, Brian Posehn, Big Freedia), South by Southwest 2011 breakouts (Tune-Yards,..."

Aug. 5, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Fun Fun Fun Line-up

Danzig Legacy and Donald Glover join Slayer, Odd Future

"...Henry Rollins Reggie Watts Brian Posehn Upright Citizens Brigade Turquoise Jeep Donald Glover Ali..."

Aug. 1, 2011 Music Post

More Fun With Codes

Fun Fun Fun Fest drops latest video tease

"...the leaked names so far include yellow stage veteran Brian Posehn (if he performs 'More Metal Than You,' we..."

July 21, 2011 Music Post

SXSW Interviews

Chamillionaire & Paul Wall: Texas' last great tag team gets back in the ring; Nas & Damian Marley: Kindred spirits or Distant Relatives?; Brian Posehn: Going to 11 with Fart and Wiener Jokes

"...bringing it all together like family." – Chase Hoffberger Brian Posehn11:30pm, Red 7 Patio..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

Wednesday Showcases

Wednesday SXSW showcases at a glance

"...hardcore metal expulsion, projectile an apt descriptor for actor/comic Brian Posehn's metallic wit. Shoring up any showcase shortness of..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

Off the Record

Ashes to ashes: drying off and winding down after Fun Fun Fun Fest

"...says not to look him in the eyes," joked Brian Posehn with slacker sincerity. "He also doesn't like it..."

Nov. 13, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Altercation Comedy

Comedy has its perks: making movies with Ron Jeremy

"...McDonald-channeler Josh Fadem (7:40pm, Sunday); former Mr. Show member Brian Posehn (8pm, Sunday); and sketch crew Whitest Kids U'Know..."

Nov. 6, 2009 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder

Off the Record

Fun facts from the Festivus for the rest of us

"...hip-hop (GZA, Pharcyde, Kid Sister), comedy (Whitest Kids U'Know, Brian Posehn), and perhaps most importantly, classic punk and modern..."

Nov. 6, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Luv Doc Recommends: Fun Fun Fun Fest

Waterloo Park, Saturday, November 7, 2009

"...Then again, a decent case could be made for Brian Posehn or the Whitest Kids U'Know … or maybe..."

Nov. 6, 2009 Column by The Luv Doc

How the Gods Kill

Danzig and the Jesus Lizard headline the fourth annual Fun Fun Fun Fest

"...Destroyer, Whitest Kids You Know Sketch Comedy, Brian Posehn, King Khan & BBQ Show, Shearwater, Todd Barry,..."

Aug. 25, 2009 Music Post by Austin Powell

Sarah Silverman: Jesus Is Magic

Spotty comedy delivers on its promise of Total Silverman, but that turns out to be not such a good thing after all.

"...Directed by: Liam Lynch. Starring: Sarah Silverman, Brian Posehn, Bob Odenkirk and Laura Silverman. Comedian Sarah Silverman's..."

Dec. 9, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Reviews

"...ham it up on tour: Oswalt; Just Shoot Me's Brian Posehn; the piano-playing and bearded Zach Galifianakis; and the..."

March 18, 2005 Screens Feature by Courtney Fitzgerald

Stand-up's Best Medicine Show

The Comedians of Comedy provide stand-up's best medicine show

"...in advance of his Emo's appearance with tour mates Brian Posehn, Maria Bamford, Zach Galifianakis, and special guest Eugene..."

March 11, 2005 Arts Feature by Steve Birmingham

Something Completely Different

Comedy writers Bob Odenkirk and David Cross took everything they’d learned from past comic masters and made their Mr. Show variety show into something completely different.

"...producing a pilot for Comedy Central, Super Nerds, with Brian Posehn and Patton Oswalt (Spence on The King of..."

Oct. 8, 1999 Screens Feature by Ron Deutsch