Tag Archives: Danny Cashman

A Moment in the Sun

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Austin

Sometimes we have an experience that makes us forget, at least momentarily, about everything that makes life a struggle, Modern Philosophers. I had such a moment last night. We were taping another episode of The Nite Show with Danny Cashman.  … Continue reading →

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Total Eclipse of the Funny Bone

Posted on March 14, 2024 by Austin

I’m not sure I’ll ever fully understand comedy, Modern Philosophers, but it is a blast being involved in the process while trying to figure it out. Last night was another exciting taping of The Nite Show.  It came at the … Continue reading →

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Nite Show Dance Party USA

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Austin

I’m going to be honest with you, Modern Philosophers: Writing can be a frustrating, soul crushing, self-confidence destroying business. Lately, I’ve been letting the weight of my query letter rejections get me down.  I’m starting to question whether I’m meant … Continue reading →

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When The Writer’s Left Unsupervised

Posted on October 27, 2022 by Austin

Last night was another new taping of The Nite Show with Danny Cashman, Modern Philosophers. The thing about writing a TV show is that all my work is done before the taping.  Once we are on the set, I have … Continue reading →

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A Novel Distraction: The Nite Show Is Back!

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Austin

Querying agents and trying to get a novel published can be demoralizing, depressing, and frustrating, Modern Philosophers.  And trust me, there are way more words than those three that I could use to describe the process. It’s important to have … Continue reading →

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Something Shiny For The Mantel

Posted on October 23, 2021 by Austin

Ever since I was a wee lad, Modern Philosophers, it’s been my dream to win the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. I believe my Oscar lust was fueled at a very early age by watching the awards the year … Continue reading →

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Monologue Rejects For A CDC Rock Star

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Austin

We all have an inner fanboy or fangirl that’s just dying to get out and meet that one person we think of as a total rock star, Modern Philosophers. It might be one of the few things that all humans … Continue reading →

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Sunrise, Sunset

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Austin

Yesterday was a very long day, Modern Philosophers. It started off with a morning run, during which I got to witness the gorgeous sunrise depicted in this photo. After that, it was off to my desk job, which was busy … Continue reading →

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Jokes Not Ready For Late Night (Holiday Edition)

Posted on December 22, 2019 by Austin

Christmas is almost here, Modern Philosophers!  Holiday specials are showing up on every channel, and last night, The Nite Show with Danny Cashman aired its Christmas episode. I write monologue jokes for the show, and every taping, I turn in … Continue reading →

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Jokes Not Worthy Of Late Night

Posted on October 27, 2019 by Austin

Happy Sunday, Modern Philosophers! A new episode of The Nite Show with Danny Cashman aired last night, which means some of my monologue jokes made it onto your television. The truth is, I write dozens of jokes for every show, … Continue reading →

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