He’s been featured on Netflix is a Joke, as well as Comedy Central, and while his lineup of jokes (which includes the non-sexiness of Murphy beds, the fine art of hostage negotiation, and how his voice is often confused for an NPR pledge drive), are consistent bangers, it’s Johnson’s improvised, fourth-wall breaking crowd work (in which he often dissects his own comedy set before it starts) which makes him a comedian to never miss when he swings through town. On top of three workshops on "language for friendship," "videowalking," and language generation (on October 5, 10, and 11, respectively), the pair will also perform The Fantastical Power of Two, which draws inspiration from the artists' 30-plus-year camaraderie and the "creative scores" of Italian children's writer Gianni Rodari. Exceedingly clever and full of oddball takes on the human condition, D&D has been featured in the Portland Sketch Comedy Festival, the Mercury’s Geniuses of Comedy show, and (in case you missed it) last year’s Halloween show, which was the stuff of hilarious legend.
Author: Lindsay Costello
Published at: 2025-10-06 21:35:00
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