The Accountants Of Homeland Security

Hosts of Laughing Liberally Chicago- 1st Wednesday Of Every Month- No Exit Cafe 6970 N Glenwood

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Laughing Liberally Chicago With Environmentalist And Author Jeff Biggers

July 30th, 2010 · No Comments

Hey everyone,
It’s almost the first Wednesday of the month, which means it’s time for Laughing Liberally Chicago.

Our lineup this month is crazy cool. Check it out.

Cameron Esposito- Standup
The Great Sandini- Magic
Mike Lee- Standup
Sean White- Standup

Our interview this month is our friend, environmentalist and author Jeff Biggers. Jeff is an expert in the environmental cost in the horrible practice of mountain top coal removal, has appeared on Democracy Now, the Rachel Maddow Show, and the Nation to name just a few, and is most recently the author of Reckoning at Eagle Creek.

No Exit Cafe, 6970 N Glenwood Ave
Wednesday, August 4th, 8pm, Free
Food and drinks available for purchase
Including $2 PBRs!

See you there!
-Matt

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Pics From Netroots Nation

July 29th, 2010 · No Comments

Hey everyone,
Steve Stearns, the official photographer for the Accountants of Homeland Security, was also an official photographer for Netroots Nation in Las Vegas last week, and as a result, he snapped a great batch of photos from both my show and my satire panel. Check ‘em out!

Netroots Nation: Laughing Liberally Comedy Hour

Netroots Nation: Satire And Progressive Politics Panel

It was awesome to get to perform and do a panel with what amounted to an all star team of liberal and progressive comics. Lizz Winstead, Jamie Kilstein, Lee Camp, Baratunde Thurston, Katie Halper, Elon James White, Andy Cobb… Doesn’t get much more awesome than that.

-Matt

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President Turtle at the Hungry Brain 07/19/10!

July 14th, 2010 · No Comments

Hey everyone,

It is almost the 3rd Monday of the month which means it’s time for President Turtle at the Hungry Brain.

And how kickass is our lineup this month? Well, take a look…

Beth Stelling- Standup
Bob Rok- Hip Hop
Marty DeRosa- Standup
John Sturk- Magic
John Barry- Standup
End of Chit- Improv

Hosted, as always, by the Accountants of Homeland Security, and brought to you by our good friends at You Me Them Everybody.

The Accountants are James Davis, Matthew Filipowicz & Tim Grimes.

Be there!
Hungry Brain, 2319 West Belmont Ave
Monday, July 19th, 9pm, Free

President Turtle

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Matt To Appear At Netroots Nation In Las Vegas July 22-24!

July 14th, 2010 · No Comments

Hey everyone,

In case you haven’t heard, I will be at Netroots Nation in Las Vegas, Nevada July 22nd through 24th.

Netroots Nation is the world’s largest yearly convention of liberal bloggers, activists and politicians.

This year, I am running a panel entitled “Satire and Progressive Politics” with a great group of comics on Saturday the 24th.

We have the awesome Lee Camp, Sara Benicasa, Elon James White, and Andy Cobb.

It should be an awesome panel. Hope to see you there!

-Matt

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Photos from the 7/10/10 Laughing Liberally Chicago

July 12th, 2010 · No Comments

Hey folks,
Here are the photos from last week’s Laughing Liberally Chicago from the Accountants of Homeland Security’s official photographer Steve Stearns. Awesome stuff.

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Laughing Liberally Chicago w/ Josh Kalven From Progress Illinois 7/07/10!

June 29th, 2010 · No Comments

Hey everyone,

It’s nearly July… so that means it’s time for Laughing Liberally Chicago.

This month’s lineup is as badass as it gets. Check it out.

Cindy Cornelsen- Standup
Phillip Morris- Hip Hop
Chris Sowa- Standup
Thom Britton- Fire Eater
Lee Kepraios- Standup

Plus this month’s special interview is our good friend Josh Kalven from Progress Illinois!

Hosted, as always, by the Accountants of Homeland Security. The Accountants are James Bespalec-Davis, Matthew Filipowicz and Tim Grimes.

No Exit Cafe, 6970 N Glenwood Ave
Wednesday, July 7th, 8pm, Free
Food and drinks available for purchase, including $2 PBRs!

See you there!

-Matt
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President Turtle at the Hungry Brain 06/21/10!

June 14th, 2010 · No Comments

Hey everyone,
The 3rd Monday of the month is almost here… that means it’s time for President Turtle at the Hungry Brain!
Our lineup this week is as badass as they come. Check it out.

Prescott Tolk- Standup
Liz Berg- Acoustic Rock
Adam Burke- Standup
Brad French- Juggler
Ricky Carmona- Standup

Hosted, as always, by the Accountants of Homeland Security, and brought to you by our good friends at You Me Them Everybody.

The Accountants are James Davis, Matthew Filipowicz & Tim Grimes.

Be there!
Hungry Brain, 2319 West Belmont Ave
Monday, June 21st, 9pm, Free

President Turtle

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Photos from the 6/2/10 Laughing Liberally Chicago

June 4th, 2010 · No Comments

Hey everyone,
Check out these great photos from this week’s Laughing Liberally Chicago. As always, all photos by the Accountants of Homeland Security’s official photographer, Steve Stearns.

-Matt

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Laughing Liberally Chicago w/ Ed Yohnka from the ACLU-IL 6/2/10

May 24th, 2010 · No Comments

Hey everybody,

It’s almost June, so that means it’s almost time for Laughing Liberally Chicago.

This month’s lineup is crazy cool. Check it out.

James Fritz- Standup
Candy Lawrence- Standup
David Kovac- Magician
Paul Sigwerth- Standup
Mike Lebovitz- Standup

Our special interview this month is our good friend Ed Yohnka from the ACLU-IL. We’ll talk about the state of civil rights here in Illinois and the Obama administration VS. the Bush administration on civil rights. Fun stuff!

No Exit Cafe, 6970 N Glenwood Ave
Wednesday, June 2nd, 8pm, Free
Food and drinks available for purchase
Including $2 PBRs!

See you there!
-Matt
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Photos From Last Night’s President Turtle

May 18th, 2010 · 1 Comment

Hey everybody,
Check out these great photos from last night’s President Turtle.

All photos by the Accountants’ official photographer, Steve Stearns.

-Matt

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President Turtle at the Hungry Brain 05/17/10!

May 10th, 2010 · 1 Comment

Hey everyone,
It is almost the 3rd Monday of the month… and you know what that means…
It’s time for President Turtle at the Hungry Brain! Our lineup this month is insanely awesome. Check it out.

Cameron Esposito- Standup
Rebecca Rego- Music
Sean Flannery- Standup
The Amazing Bibik- Magic
Think Tank- Sketch
Sean White- Standup

Hosted, as always, by the Accountants of Homeland Security, and brought to you by our good friends at You Me Them Everybody.

The Accountants are James Davis, Matthew Filipowicz & Tim Grimes.

Be there!
Hungry Brain, 2319 West Belmont Ave
Monday, May 17th, 9pm, Free

President Turtle

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Laughing Liberally Chicago w/ Nixonland Author Rick Perlstein 5/5!

April 28th, 2010 · 1 Comment

Hey everyone,
The first Wednesday of the month is upon us, and you know what that means… it’s time for this month’s Laughing Liberally Chicago!

This month’s lineup is as awesome as they come…

Ryan Budds- Standup
Bob Rok- Hiphop
Mike Lee- Standup
John Sturk- Magic
C.J. Toledano- Standup

And this week’s interview is none other than Nixonland author and historian Rick Perlstein!!!

No Exit Cafe, 6970 N Glenwood Ave
Wednesday, May 5th, 8pm, Free
Food and drinks available for purchase
Including $2 PBRs!

See you there!
-Matt

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President Turtle at the Hungry Brain 04/19/10!

April 15th, 2010 · 1 Comment

Hey folks,
Time has come for the April installment of President Turtle, and the lineup couldn’t be more badass if it tried…

Lee Kepraious- Standup
Puterbaugh Sisters- Sketch
Cindy Cornelsen- Standup
Johnny Carwash & the Dollar Bills- Comedy Music
Dan Polydoris- Standup
The Amazing Bibik- Magician

Hosted, as always, by the Accountants of Homeland Security, and brought to you by our good friends at You Me Them Everybody.

The Accountants are James Davis, Matthew Filipowicz & Tim Grimes.

Be there!
Hungry Brain, 2319 West Belmont Ave
Monday, April 19th, 9pm, Free

President Turtle

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Laughing Liberally Chicago Lineup 04/07/10

March 22nd, 2010 · 2 Comments

Hey everybody,

The April installment of Laughing Liberally Chicago is just around the corner, and we couldn’t be more excited. Check out this kick-ass lineup.

James Fritz- Standup
D’Nick- Hip-hop
Cameron Esposito- Standup
Brad French- Juggler
Chris Sowa- Standup
David Mascorro- Standup

And our special interview this month is none other than Alderman Joe Moore of the 49th Ward in Rogers Park! For those who don’t know, Joe was named the Most Valuable Local Official by the Nation Magazine in 2008!

No Exit Cafe, 6970 N Glenwood Ave
Wednesday, April 7th, 8pm, Free
Food and drinks available for purchase.

See you there!
-Matt

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You, Me, Them, Everybody Podcast with The Accountants of Homeland Security

March 18th, 2010 · 2 Comments

Hey folks,
Brandon Wetherbee from You, Me, Them, Everybody recorded this awesome interview with us before and after our latest President Turtle at the Hungry Brain.

Check it out HERE!

President Turtle

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President Turtle at the Hungry Brain 03/15/10!

March 8th, 2010 · 1 Comment

President Turtle
Hey everyone,
The next “President Turtle” at the Hungry Brain is upon us. And the lineup is as badass as they come.

Paul Sigwerth- Standup
Thom Britton- Freak show
Lauren Maul- Standup
The Puterbaugh Sisters- Sketch
Mike Sheehan- Standup
Lola Balatro- Music

Hosted, as always, by the Accountants of Homeland Security, and brought to you by our good friends at You Me Them Everybody.

The Accountants are James Davis, Matthew Filipowicz & Tim Grimes.

Be there!
Hungry Brain, 2319 West Belmont Ave
Monday, March 15th, 9pm, Free

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Laughing Liberally Chicago at the Heartland Cafe 03/03/10

February 25th, 2010 · 1 Comment

Hey everyone,
Quick announcement, this month’s Laughing Liberally Chicago will be at the Heartland Cafe!
The Heartland is just up the block from No Exit at 7000 N. Glenwood Ave.
The lineup is crazy cool.

Marty DeRosa- Standup
Philip Morris- Hip Hop
Lee Kepraious- Standup
John Sturk- Magician
Cindy Cornelsen-Standup

Plus our special interview this month is the author of the great new book Beyond the Echo Chamber, Tracy Van Slyke!

Heartland Cafe - 7000 N Glenwood Ave
Wednesday March 3rd, 8pm, Free

See you there!
-Matt
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President Turtle @ the Hungry Brain February 15th

February 10th, 2010 · 1 Comment

Hey everyone,
The next “President Turtle” is upon us. And the lineup is insanely awesome.

James Fritz- Standup
Think Tank- Sketch
Adam Burke- Standup
David Kovac- Magician
Sean White- Standup
Johnny Carwash & The Dollar Bills- Comedy Music

Hosted, as always, by the Accountants of Homeland Security.

Hungry Brain, 2319 West Belmont Ave
Monday, February 15th, 9pm, Free
Be there!

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Laughing Liberally Chicago 02/03 Lineup

January 26th, 2010 · 1 Comment

Hey everyone,
The next Laughing Liberally Chicago show is upon us, and the lineup couldn’t be more kickass.

Cameron Esposito- Standup
The Amazing Bibik- Magician
Nick Garcia- Standup
Carrie Callahan- Standup
Bryan Bowden- Standup

And our special interview this month is our good friend, Veronica Arreola of the awesome blog, Viva La Feminista.

No Exit Cafe, 6970 N Glenwood Ave
Wednesday, February 3rd, 8pm, Free
Food and drinks available for purchase.

Be there!!!
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Jan. 18th: Accountants Of Homeland Security at the Hungry Brain

January 11th, 2010 · 3 Comments

Hey everyone,

The first “President Turtle” of 2010 is here! And the lineup is as badass as they come.

Robert Buscemi- Standup
Veeli- Rock
Marty DeRosa-Standup
Brad French- Juggler
Cindy Cornelsen- Standup
Awdazcate- Standup
CJ Toledano- Standup

Hungry Brain, 2319 West Belmont Ave
Monday, January 18th, 9pm, Free
Be there!

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Laughing Liberally Chicago 01/06/10

January 1st, 2010 · 1 Comment

Hey everyone!
Happy New Year!
And what better way to kick of a new decade than by going to the first Laughing Liberally Chicago of 2010?

Our lineup this month is super sweet.

James Fritz- Standup
Lauren Maul- Comedy Music
Paul Sigwerth- Standup
Thom Britton from the Flying Cat Circus- Freak show
Mike Lee- Standup
Matthew Filipowicz- Political Cartoons

Plus, our interview this month is with Josh Kalven from Progress Illinois!

No Exit Cafe, 6970 N Glenwood Ave
Wednesday, January 6th, 8pm, Free
Food and drinks available for purchase.

See you there!

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President Turtle- Monday 12/21/09 at Hungry Brain

December 14th, 2009 · No Comments

Hey folks,
The Accountants of Homeland Security will be hosting a “not necessarily political” variety show Monday December 21st at the Hungry Brain. It’ll be our last show of the year/ decade and the lineup is truly kickass.

**Just added from New York, Late Show with David Letterman writer Kevin McCaffrey.

Cameron Esposito- Standup
Jay McKinney- Comedy Music
Sean White- Standup
The Great Sandini- Magic
John Barry- Standup

Hungry Brain, 2319 West Belmont Ave, 9pm, Free
Be there!

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Laughing Liberally Chicago Lineup 12/02

November 30th, 2009 · No Comments

Hey everybody,
Just a reminder that the next Laughing Liberally Chicago will be this Wednesday, December 2nd at No Exit.

The lineup this month kicks some serious butt, if I do say so myself. As always, the show is hosted by the Accountants of Homeland Security and this month features

Ricky Carmona- Standup
Brad French- Juggler
Beth Stelling- Standup
Chad Briggs- Standup
Matthew Filipowicz- Political Cartoons

Our interview subject this month, is environmental author Jeff Biggers. Jeff is the American Book Award-winning author of The United States of Appalachia, and In The Sierra Madre.

No Exit Cafe- 6970 N Glenwood
Wednesday, December 2nd
Free Admission, 8pm, Doors at 7pm
Food & drinks available for purchase

Hope to see you there!
-Matt

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Laughing Liberally Chicago Wednesday Nov. 4th

October 29th, 2009 · No Comments

Hey everyone,
Just a reminder that the next Laughing Liberally Chicago will be held on Wednesday November 4th at the No Exit Cafe.
The lineup is insanely awesome.

Carrie Callahan- Standup
Puterbaugh Sisters- Sketch
Davd Mascoro- Standup
Bob Rock- Hip hop
Mike Lee- Standup
Matthew Filipowicz- Political Cartoons

Our interview subject this month is none other than Ed Yohnka from the ACLU-IL. (Ed had to cancel last month due to illness, and we’re thrilled to have him back).

No Exit Cafe - 6970 N Glenwood Ave
Wednesday November 4th, 8pm, Free

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Hope to see you there!
-Matt

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October 7th Venue Change!!!

October 6th, 2009 · No Comments

***UPDATE
VENUE CHANGE***
Due to unforeseen circumstances we will be doing tomorrow’s show at the Heartland Cafe, which is literally half a block north of No Exit, 7000 N Glenwood.
Other than that…Same bat time, Same bat channel!
And it’s still Matt’s birthday!***

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Living Liberally Conference This Weekend

October 5th, 2009 · No Comments

Hey everyone,
Just a reminder that the Living Liberally National Conference is being held in Chicago this weekend, and there are a couple of great events that are open to everyone.

First off, Friday October 9th, we’ll be having a special Drinking Liberally party in the back room at Sheffield’s, 3258 N Sheffield, at 7pm. This is the opening night party, so it should be a lot of fun. So be sure to come and share a drink with Living Liberally chapter leaders from all over the country!

Saturday October 10t there will be a special Laughing Liberally Chicago show and party up at No Exit, 6970 N Glenwood. The show, hosted by the Accountants of Homeland Security, will also feature

James Fritz- Stand-up
D’Nick- Hip Hop
Cameron Esposito- Stand-up
Lauren Maul- Musical Comedy
Thom Britton- Freak Show

Doors open at 7p, show is at 8p… Food and drinks available for purchase. The show will then morph into a Drinking Liberally party until Midnight.

Hope to see you there!

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Matt’s Laughing Liberally Birthday Show October 7th!

October 1st, 2009 · No Comments

Hey everyone,
The next Laughing Liberally Chicago is right around the corner!
It also happens to fall on Matt’s birthday so the show should be nuts.
The lineup? Awesome. Check it out.

Paul Sigwerth- Standup
Minneapolis Henrys- Rock
Adam Burke- Standup
John Sturk- Magic
Lee Kepraios- Standup
Matthew Filipowicz- Political Cartoons

And our special interview this week is Ed Yohnka, the director of communications and public policy for the ACLU of Illinois.

Wednesday, October 7th at No Exit, 6970 N Glenwood Ave
8pm, doors at 7p, Food & Drinks available for purchase

Be there!

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Laughing Liberally Chicago Lineup 09/02

August 21st, 2009 · No Comments

Hey everyone,
So we’ve got a crazy kick-ass lineup of Chicago’s best liberal and progressive comics for September 2nd’s Laughing Liberally Chicago show.
Don’t believe me? Check it out.

Bryan Bowden- Standup
Veeli- Rock
Mike Lee- Standup
Brad French- Juggler
Bryan Berry- Standup
Matthew Filipowicz- Political Cartoons

And our special interview this month is the awesome Veronica Arreola from Viva La Feminista.

No Exit Cafe
6970 N Glennwood Ave
8pm, Doors Open At 7pm, Admission is Free.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

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Laughing Liberally Chicago Lineup For 08/05

July 12th, 2009 · 2 Comments

Hey everyone,
After a great first show at No Exit last month, we ain’t slowing down for our August 5th show.
The lineup is a truly stellar collection of Chicago’s best liberal and progressive acts.

Adam Burke-Standup
Pistol Whipped- Rock
Carrie Callahan-Standup
Think Tank- Sketch
Paul Sigwerth-Standup
Matthew Filipowicz- Political Cartoons

And we’re very excited that this month’s interview segment will be with Tracy Van Slyke of the Media Consortium.

No Exit Cafe
6970 N Glennwood Ave
8pm, Doors Open At 7pm, Admission is Free.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

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“Laughing Liberally Chicago” Monthly Showcase Begins July 1st!

June 9th, 2009 · No Comments

Hey folks,
We’re pretty excited to be kicking off a new monthly showcase
“Laughing Liberally Chicago” on Wednesday July 1st.

The shows will run on the first Wednesday of each month, and feature Chicago’s best liberal and progressive comics, musicians and variety acts.

And the lineup for the first show couldn’t be better.

James Fritz-Standup
Phillip Morris- Hip Hop
Cameron Esposito- Standup
Josh Kalven- Progress Illinois
Lauren Maul- Comedy Music
Mike Lee- Standup
Matthew Filipowicz- Political Cartoons

No Exit Cafe
6970 N Glennwood Ave
8pm, Admission is Free.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

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