Kyle Scanlan, creator of The Whiskey Journal, is here with a quick plug for tonight's season premiere of TWJ Live at The Lincoln Lodge, along with 10 times people on Facebook thought TWJ's fake comedy news stories were real.
Kyle Scanlan & Andy Boyle talk Whiskey Journal Live!
Following yesterday's "interview" with Kyle Scanlan, the editor and founder of The Whiskey Journal, on the website's redesign and relaunch, I awoke with my head still throbbing. Scanlan told me near the end of the "interview" -- before, I believe, I was knocked unconscious -- that they had a second announcement to make, and I assumed it would come today.
After I woke up, I went to dine at some fancy downtown restaurant for breakfast. I'm not going to name it, just understand it's real exclusive and they made me put on pants. Halfway through my meal, I got a note that the sous chef wanted to see me. I said I was busy, but the maître d' was insistent.
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Kyle Scanlan & Andy Boyle talk Whiskey Journal re-launch
It all started yesterday. I was returning from my open mic, The Boatless Booze Cruise at Weeds Tavern (Every Tuesday at 1555 N Dayton!), known as one of the greatest mics near an Apple Store, when I was suddenly attacked.
Maybe attacked isn't the right word. But a van pulled up, masked men and women hopped out and threw me inside.
"Why am I here?" I asked.
"The Dear Leader wants to see you," answered what I think was a woman, because she had on lots of jewelry on her wrists. "He has important news to tell you."
"You mean, ?" I asked. "The editor and founder of The Whiskey Journal? My boss?"
"The one and the same," answered another man, who looked like he probably played college football. "Now, it's best if you shut up."
Read MoreExclusive Cold News video!
In an awesome display of comedy scene synergy, The Whiskey Journal and The Nicest Guys In Town have collaborated with some of the city's best standup comics on a new project: , a news/comedy/talk show hosted by Sean White. White's goofy, laid-back charm and brutal honesty onstage makes him totally qualified for the position of comedy newscaster here in Chicago.
Cold News runs Saturdays at 10pm through August 3rd at Studio BE, with beverages provided by (whose continued support of the comedy scene in Chicago is really awesome). To promote tomorrow night's episode, the producers of Cold News sent over this exclusive clip from last week's episode, which features an in-depth report on general current events from correspondent Katie McVay.
Read MoreA guide to Chicago's underground open mics
Writer and comedian is a relative newcomer to Chicago, but has quickly immersed himself in the comedy scene; he's become a regular fixture at open mics, and helps edit and contributes to The Whiskey Journal. He's here now to shine the spotlight on some of the hidden treasures from the open mic scene that folks may have missed.
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