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Above Average launches new residency program – and they’re taking applications through April 1st

Above Average launches new residency program – and they’re taking applications through April 1st

Digital comedy powerhouse Above Average – the online studio arm of Lorne Michaels’ Broadway Video productions – has just announced a new, one-of-a-kind comedy residency program. And, lucky you: they’re accepting applications through April 1st. The program “provides talent with the platform and resources necessary to build their skill sets, portfolios and industry relationships—uniquely…

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Seeso Put the First Episode of “Thingstarter” on YouTube

In case you’re wondering what original series you’re missing out on NBC’s comedy streaming service Seeso, they were nice enough to put the entire first episode of Thingstarter, which blends a scripted show about a dysfunctional innovative products company with real life focus group sessions, on YouTube. 

Watch it here, then go get your Seeso subscription here.

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“Thingstarter” Is Now Streaming on Seeso

Once a humble, but well crafted web series, Thingstarter is now a full-fledged show.

The Bilderbegers’ Thingstarter, the satirical parody of all things crowdfunding-related, got upgraded to a full-fledged show on Seeso and episodes start streaming today.

It’s one of many reasons that you should get a Seeso account or have a friend who will lend you another streaming service password. 

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Kickstarter Parody “Thingstarter” Has Expanded to Scripted/Non-Scripted Hybrid Series on Seeso

The Above Average series that pitched absurd projects for crowdfunding, Thingstarter, got to give themselves an upgrade when becoming a full-fledged series over at Seeso. 

Not only will there be questionable products, ideas, etc., but there will also be real life man-on-the-street tests of those products and ideas as well as intertwining story between the people that “came up” with whatever snake oil they happen to be testing.

See for yourself in the Thingstarter trailer, then check out the series starting May 19th on Seeso.

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Seeso to debut "Thingstarter" and "Hidden America with Jonah Ray"

Seeso to debut “Thingstarter” and “Hidden America with Jonah Ray”

Seeso will be adding two more show to its already impressive comedy slate in Thingstarter and Hidden America with Jonah Ray May 19th and June 2nd, respectively. Thingstarter, a workplace comedy, is about a startup company that develops ridiculous yet plausible products and takes them into the real world to get feedback from real people and experts. Some of the products the show features include…

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That's one way to keep a dude away from an acoustic guitar. 

Watch "RealLifeStarter" HERE 

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“Audiobooks Read By You: Just like reading a book without actually reading a book, by reading a book and recording it in a studio.”

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Above Average's Thingstarter Looking To Make Audiobooks, But Read By You

Thingstarter, Above Average's Kickstarter parody series, comes up with their latest ridiculous idea to attempt to get funding, Audiobooks Read by You.

For those that want to just say that they read and do as little as possible resembling actual reading, this is for you/hopefully you're not a real person.