Ron Bennington began his career as a stand-up comic, then teamed up with Ron Diaz to form the Ron and Ron show with sidekick, Fez Marie Whatley. Now Ron and Fez have their own show on The Virus - XM 202. More »
Because Sonny Fox is a writer and entertainer, he is attracted to the people behind the laughs. He's interviewed every major artist from George Carlin to Mel Brooks and loves sharing those moments with his XM audience. More »
In the tradition of Artist Confidential and Offstage, Unmasked is XM's latest exclusive original series—an informal and interactive conversation with the superstars and emerging Kings of Comedy. From George Carlin to Carlos Mencia to Jim Norton, each comedian shares a personal story of life, inspiration, and the art of the laugh. XM's Ron Bennington (Ron and Fez) takes XM listeners on a trip inside America's most important comic minds for an hour of honest, uncensored conversation interacting with an audience of their fans.
In the tradition of "Artist Confidential" and "Offstage", "Unmasked" is XM's latest exclusive original series -- an informal and interactive conversation with the super-stars and emerging Kings of Comedy. From George Carlin to Lewis Black to Jim Norton, they tell their story of life, inspiration and the art of the laugh. XM's Ron Bennington ("Ron and Fez") takes XM listeners on a trip inside America's most important comic minds for an hour of honest, uncensored conversation interacting with an audience of their fans. "Unmasked" airs on XM Comedy 150, Laugh Attack XM 153 and The Virus XM 202.
Lewis Black is one of the most prolific and popular performers working today. He executes a brilliant trifecta as stand-up comedian, actor and author. Receiving critical acclaim, he performs over 200 nights a year to sold-out audiences throughout Europe, New Zealand, Canada and The United States. He is one of few performers to sell out multiple, renowned theatres, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. In August 2007, he was the first stand-up comedian to ever perform in concert at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. His new book "Me of Little Faith" is due out in early June, and his Unmasked special kicks off our Spring Season! Join Ron Bennington and Lewis Black for the latest Unmasked.
Margaret Cho is one of the best-known personalities in Comedy -- A best-selling author two times over, Grammy-nominated comedy recording artist and one of the greatest touring acts in the country. Join Ron Bennington on the next Unmasked as he and Margaret cover it all from the award-winning concert films to her childhood growing up in San Francisco to her experiences touring the nation as the "Notorious C.H.O."... Margaret Cho is next on Unmasked.
Unrestrained, unexpected, totally off-the-wall and in-your-face. This edition of Unmasked features Dave Foley, Scott Thompson and Kevin McDonald taking a break from the Kids in the Hall reunion tour to talk with Ron Bennington and an audience full of fans. Within the first 5 minutes there's a water fight, a few pratfalls, undressing, broken furniture and hot coffee thrown all over the place. Do not miss the next Unmasked with The Kids in the Hall.
Her acerbic wit and out-spoken nature have made her one of the most talked-about personalities in Comedy today. She's been doing stand-up since 1985 and she certainly has a lot to say to Ron Bennington on the next Unmasked. From being a part of "Crossfire" to the new season of "24", Dane Cook to Bill Hicks, Larry Sanders to SNL, interventions to sobriety. That's just for starters. Don't miss a word. Janeane Garofalo is on the next Unmasked.