Comedy Wham’s 200th Interview and Sixth Anniversary

Local epicenter of comedy celebration shines amidst the Fallout

"...interviewed are none less than Brendan K. O’Grady and Duncan Carson, and it’s happening on Wednesday night at the..."

Jan. 18, 2022 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Last Sure Thing

Stand-up showcase ends five-year run with new live recording

"...been Sure Thing, the free comedy showcase hosted by Duncan Carson and Brendan K. O'Grady every Saturday at the..."

Aug. 26, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

2017 Austin Sketch Festival: What to See

Maybe all of it, yes – but OMG let’s not be ridiculous

"...ColdTowne Theater, and he said: ”My in-town pick is Duncan Carson's album recording. Duncan’s a very funny, very smart..."

May 22, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

A Guide to Austin Stand-Up: Behind the Scenesters

The people behind the people behind the mic

"...Full Life – published all proper-like." – W.A.B. Brendan K. O'Grady/Duncan Carson..."

March 31, 2017 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin’s Longest-Running Stand-Up Showcase Ends After a Decade of Making Stars

Sure Thing is a wrap at 512

"...the longtime friends and co-hosts, Brendan K. O'Grady and Duncan Carson, announce that the October 6 Sure Thing at..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Arts Feature by Valerie Lopez

'Sure Thing (Live!)'

The joke's on CD as Austin comedy gets its own record label

"...Duncan Carson and Brendan K. O'Grady have hosted Sure Thing,..."

Aug. 15, 2014 Arts Feature by Ashley Moreno

Bryan Gutmann: A Stand-Up Guy

Telling jokes at a mic has always been the main thing for Bryan Gutmann

"...BG: Duncan [Carson] and Brendan [K. O'Grady] have always done great..."

April 22, 2016 Arts Feature by Ashley Moreno

When Is Austin Comedy a Sure Thing?

Maybe on a Wednesday, definitely on a Saturday

"...at Austin Java, hosted by Brendan K. O’Grady and Duncan Carson. It’s been running strong for about four years..."

Feb. 3, 2016 Arts Post by Spencer Beghtol

Funniest Person in Austin 2013

From 209 contenders, the final 12 emerge to duke it out for this year's comedy crown

"...In alphabetical order, they are: Amber Bixby, Mac Blake, Duncan Carson, Ryan Cownie, Chris Cubas, Cody Hustak, Bob Khosravi,..."

May 17, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Film Review: Lover, Beloved

Suzanne Vega hunts for Carson McCullers in this filmed stageplay

"...When Carson McCullers published The Heart is a Lonely Hunter in..."

March 16, 2022 SXSW Post by Josh Kupecki

Moontower 2014, Day 1: Local Laughs

Feeling funny about Austin's Mac Blake and Brendan K. O'Grady

"...all over the U.S. “I co-produce and co-host with Duncan Carson, who is one of my dearest friends,” says..."

April 23, 2014 Arts Post by Ashley Moreno

Top 10 Local Comedy Stories of 2023

New venues, new faces, new experiments

"...Launched in 2012, the showcase brought to you by Duncan Carson and Brendan K. O'Grady came to an end..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Arts Feature by Valerie Lopez

Five Recommended Austin Arts Events this Weekend

Instead of just staring dully at that Roseanne reboot, right?

"...abetted in his one-night-only reign of hilarity by opener Duncan Carson. Or, what, you’d rather not laugh until your..."

March 29, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin’s Funniest People Recap 2017

The Year In Review, just as it says on the tin. You know, the tin.

"...Look: Chris Cubas. Carina Magyar. Duncan Carson. Devon Walker. Enzo Priesnitz. Vanessa Gonzalaz. Chris Tellez...."

Dec. 26, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Arty Things to Do This Weekend

You know, after you’ve told the usual fascists to go f*ck themselves

"...okay, we’re not “in the pocket” of ST honchos Duncan Carson and/or Brendan K. O’Grady or anything like that...."

Aug. 17, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Get Your Invigorating Art On This Weekend!

Kind of like a pep pill for the life of your work-fatigued mind

"...longtime stand-up gig helmed by Brendan K. O’Grady and Duncan Carson is heading for the end of its weekly..."

Aug. 10, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

A Guide to Austin Stand-Up: Showcases

Laughs on the regular

"...its local competitors. Garrulous hosts Brendan K. O'Grady and Duncan Carson (whose Sure Thing Records purveys "artisanal comedy recordings")..."

March 31, 2017 Arts Feature by Carina Magyar

The Buzz on Buzzkill Comedy

The weekly stand up night has two new hosts

"...by the intrepid duo of Brendan K. O’Grady and Duncan Carson, or maybe Chortle Portal, hosted by UT students..."

Oct. 5, 2016 Arts Post by Spencer Beghtol

It's Ha Ha Ha! With the Fun Fun Fun!

Cubas and Barbadoro in the comedy lineup

"...Brooklyn. And Ramin Nazer. And Jake Flores. And, OMG, DUNCAN CARSON!!! *fans self* A few others, too, yeah. Makes..."

July 16, 2012 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Fun Fun Fun Fest Full Lineup

Dub innovators, emo legends and local favorites join the roster

"...Doug Benson, Chris Cubas, David Cross, Duncan Carson, Doug Mellard, Eugene Mirman, Hannibal Buress, Joe Sib,..."

July 12, 2012 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Get Your Shovels Out

How a local crew of diggers built the baddest Downtown dirt jumps in the country at the Ninth Street BMX Trails

"...bike trail from Trend through the yards leading down Duncan Park. Bikers started cruising south, and dirt paths emerged..."

June 6, 2014 Sports Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Live Music Soundtrack for Your Weekend

Austin Reggae Festival, and more if you're not too high

"...This annual springtime sun splash now celebrates a quarter-century..."

April 20, 2018 Music Post by The Music Staff

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...Holler) Lakiesha Carr (An Autobiography of Skin ) Eirinie Carson (The Dead Are Gods) Keith Carter (Ghostlight) Susan Casey..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...the one woman show by Suzanne Vega. Music by Duncan Sheik. Featuring the life and work of LGBTQ Southern..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival 2016: The Full List

TBF hosts Don DeLillo, Thomas Dolby, Emma Cline, 277 more

"...Tombstone Race Mauro Javier Cardenas, The Revolutionaries Try Again Duncan Tonatiuh, The Princess and the Warrior Lauren Castillo, It..."

Sept. 15, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Texas Book Festival Announces Full Lineup

From R.L. Stine to Reza Aslan, 225-plus converge on the Capitol

"...Night Guest Shannon McKenna Schmidt, Writers Between the Covers Carson Mell, Saguaro: The Life and Adventures of Bobby Allen..."

Sept. 10, 2013 Books Post by Monica Riese

The AggreGAYtor: December 5

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...to participate in “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy,” Carson Kressley had to explain to his parents that there..."

Dec. 5, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Day Trips

The slow-cooking tradition of Joel's Bar-B-Q outside Flatonia.

"...has heard of since Gladys appeared on the Johnny Carson show...."

Jan. 26, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...the voice (like a Maria McKee or a Lori Carson) and an earnestness not heard from all those pop..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

A Whole Lotta Lava Going On

Winter/Spring Movie Sneaks

"...CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION D: Peter Duncan; with Judy Davis, Sam Neill, F. Murray Abraham, Geoffrey..."

Feb. 14, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten