Interview With Trophy Dad's Brad Bazzle

If you're like the dccomedyfest you can't get funny off of your mind. You live it, you love it, and maybe, just maybe you brush your teeth with it (not recommeded by any Dentists or Dentist's Associations). Thank God we are here for you. The dccomedyfest endeavors to bring you new, fresh, and that's right funny comedy (you don't want to get near the unfunny kind of comedy without a biohazard suit or something with a major SPF... Suck Proof Factor).

With that in mind, if you want to get out your towel and bask in the glory of some good old fashioned American funny we've got a sketch show for you. We'd like you to meet Trophy Dad. Not kept around just for their good looks Trophy Dad offers a mix of live comedy and video comedy. This group of young guys will not fail to impress you with their wares. Brad Bazzle from Trophy Dad took a few mintues to answer a few questions for the blog. So open a cool refreshing beverage and relax on your beach towel as you get to know Trophy Dad.

dccf: Did you guys get your name, Trophy Dad, because you were all married for your looks?

Brad: Yes. Unfortunately all of those marriages ended in divorce. They were all to the same woman.

dccf: Who is in the group Trophy Dad and how did you first get together?

Brad: We're underemployed twenty-somethings right now, but we used to go to college. That's where we first started working together. We moved to New York after graduation and expected immediate success. And you know what? We got it. And by "it" I mean hepatitis.

dccf: What was it like being one of only three acts to be a part of NBC's 2005 NYC Sketch Showcase?

Brad: It was fun. Having industry professionals in the audience really brings up your energy. I'd say we safely reached palpable frenzy.

dccf: Your website indicates that Trophy Dad has a "meticulous and large-scale approach to comedy video production". Can you tell us what is behind that approach and where we can see some of your comedy videos?

Brad: When we started in 2003 we were one of the only groups in New York that put a lot of effort into videos—multiple lights, good digital camera, painfully thorough editing, etc. It's very time consuming, and at one point we were all on Adderall. You can see our stuff on our website and youtube, but also on newer sites like Grouper ( www.grouper.com/Members/2100625), Secretfuntime ( www.secretfuntime.com) and Veoh (http://www.veoh.com/users/TrophyDad). In the wake of the Super bowl, Grouper dusted off one of our old videos—Peyton Manning's Opera Hits Classics—and put it on their front page. It got like 30 thousand hits. Turns out people love Peyton Manning! And classic opera jams!

dccf: We hear you guys are a pretty popular (regularly selling out) show at places like the PIT and The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. What makes your show such a draw for audiences?

Brad: I think people really dig the video stuff, and our live material has a visceral, out-of-control quality that's refreshing for some people. It's like a secret world where murderous weirdos roam free.

dccf: What is the main consideration (other than is it funny) that goes into deciding if a sketch is Trophy Dad worthy?

Brad: At this point it's instinct. If we're all excited about it then it has a place in our show. It also helps if there are rambling, lunatic monologues.

dccf: Anything the members of Trophy Dad are looking forward to doing while in DC for the fest?

Brad: My girlfriend lives here, working for the Defense Department. So mostly we plan to embarrass her in front of her colleagues and friends.

dccf: Are there any particular acts Trophy Dad cast members are looking forward to checking out at the dccomedyfest?

Brad: We enjoy Fearsome and some of the other New York acts. We've never seen a group from DC, so we're pretty pumped about that. DC is the best.

dccf: Anything you want us to make sure dccomedyfest blog readers know about before coming to see Trophy Dad at the fest?

Brad: If you have any extra wigs lying around, we'll take them off your hands.

Not enough video links for you? Here is another link for you to get just few more Trophy Dad rays of sunlight before you pack it in for the day:

youtube http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=trophydad

Want some TD video for your DVD player, then don't miss your chance to order a Trophy Dad DVD.

Not enough for you. Then check out RoofTop Comedy and then make sure you get your passes to the fest.