The Accountants Of Homeland Security

Hey everyone,
The first Wednesday of the month is right around the corner, and that means it’s time for Laughing Liberally Chicago.
Our lineup this month couldn’t kick any more ass if it tried. Check it out.
James Fritz- Standup
Lauren Maul- Standup
Brad French- Juggler
Mo Welch- Standup
C.J. Toledano- Standup
Our special guest this month will be our good friend […]

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Hey everyone,
Check out the photos from last week’s President Turtle!
All photos by the Accountants of Homeland Security’s official photographer, Steve Stearns.

-Matt

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Hey everyone,
It is almost the 3rd Monday of the month which means it’s time for President Turtle at the Hungry Brain.
And the lineup this month is as cool as they come.
Mike Stanley- Standup
Maria Wojciechowski- Music
Mike Wiley- Standup
The Amazing Bibik- Magic
David Mascorro- Standup
County Line Rd.- Improv
Hosted, as always, by the Accountants of Homeland Security, and brought […]

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Hey everyone,
Here are the awesome photos by Steve Stearns from Wednesday’s Laughing Liberally Chicago show.

-Matt

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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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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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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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!

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***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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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 […]

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So I couldn’t be more excited for Saturday’s Netroots Nation Salon Series.
Netroots Nation Chicago
Pushing a Progressive Agenda in the Obama Administration
Saturday, May 16, 8 p.m. (doors at 6 p.m.)
No Exit Cafe, 6970 North Glenwood, Chicago
“With a Democratic president, House and Senate, we have a historic opportunity for progressive change. But how do liberals and progressives […]

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The Accountants of Homeland Security will be doing a 30 minute set at “Words That Kill” this Tuesday. The theme is nerd-dom. It looks like it should be a really fun show.
The Spot - 4437 N. Broadway
Tuesday, May 12th, 7p, $5
Here’s the description:
“Our second themed WORDS THAT KILL will celebrate everything geeky and nerdy. Mojdeh, […]

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Hey folks,
Here’s my latest Huffington Post piece on the walking sack of crap that is Jay Bybee.

If you like it, please DIGG it. It helps it get featured.
-Matt

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Hey everyone,
Here’s my latest Huffington Post on Glenn Beck and the Teabagging parties.

If you like it, please DIGG it. It helps it get featured.
Thanks!
-Matt

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Hey everyone,
Several opportunities to see your friendly neighborhood Accountants in the next month.
Sunday April 26th: The Accountants will be performing a set in one of our favorite shows, Entertaining Julia at the Town Hall Pub, 3340 N Halsted St, 9pm, Free
Thursday May 7th: The Accountants of Homeland Security will be bringing our full variety show […]

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Hey folks,
The Accountants of Homeland Security, Chicago’s Laughing Liberally Local 312, will be hosting another Final Countdown, Thursday April 2nd at Q4!

The lineup is kickass.
Marty DeRosa- Standip
D-Nick- Hip Hop
Will Miles- Standup
Brian Boehler- Comedy Music
Ghuffran Ali- Standup
The Amazing Bibik- Magic
Bob Rock- Standup
Matthew Filipowicz- Political Cartoons
Be there!
Quennect 4 Gallery
2716 W North Ave
Thursday, April 2nd, 9pm, $5

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Hey everyone,
My Michael Steele/Rush Limbaugh cartoon was featured on CNN. If you missed it, you can see it here.
Also, please check out and DIGG my latest Huffington Post on Chuck Norris running for President… of Texas.

-Matt

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Our next Q4 show will be Thursday, April 2nd. More details soon…

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Hey folks.
The Accountants will be doing a 15-20 minute set this Tuesday March 10th at Bingo Bango. The show is hosted by two of our favorite acts Lauren Maul & Matt Griffo. Come on out!
Bingo Bango at Silvie’s Lounge
1902 West Irving Park Road
9pm

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Hey everyone,
Just wanted to thank all the performers, speakers and audience that came out to “The Nation Guide To Living Liberally”.
It was a great night. Did you miss it? Or would you like a recap with some great pictures?
Then check out the post I wrote on the evening on the Nation’s Website.
-Matt

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Hey everyone,
Fresh of our awesome Nation Magazine show, the Accountants of Homeland Security, Laughing Liberally’s Local 312, are bringing the Final Countdown back to Q4, and the lineup is badass.
Cindy Cornelsen- standup
Un-Earthed- music
David Mascorro- standup
Think Tank- sketch
Bob Rock- standup
John Sturk- magician
Julianna Forlano- standup
Matthew Filipowicz- political cartoons
Quennect 4 Gallery- 2716 W North Ave
Thursday March 5th, 9pm, […]

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Hey folks,
Our event this Saturday for The Nation Guide to the Nation is a Time Out Chicago Critic’s Pick! And there’s a nifty article to accompany it with a snazzy picture of your favorite Accountants… us.
We’re also “Reader Recommended” by the Chicago Reader AND…! AND… a “Best Bet” by Chicago Metromix!
We’re also featured […]

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Hey everyone,
The Accountants will be performing in an awesome event for the Nation Magazine’s new book!

Chicago’s Drinking Liberally & Laughing Liberally will be hosting a night of comedy, music and more celebrating liberalism in Chicago and the release of the Nation magazine’s new book, “The Nation Guide to the Nation“.
With speakers:
Rick Perlstein- Author of “Nixonland”
Tracy […]

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Hey everyone,
Check out my latest Huffington Post on Bruce Springteen’s Unsportsman-Like Crotch Slide here.

If you like it, please DIGG it here. It helps it get featured.
Love ya’.
-Matt

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The Accountants will be performing a full set at the OINK variety show this Wednesday, February 4th.
Playground Theatre
3209 N Halsted, 10pm, $10
Ian Endsley, LMDF & Eleanor will also be performing.
Go! Go! Go!

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Hey everyone!
We’re bringing the first post-Bush administration Final Countdown to the Quennect 4 Gallery Friday January 30th

The lineup is badass
Adam Burke- Standup
Brad French- Juggler
Bryan Bowden- Standup
Agents Of Change- Music
Chad Briggs- Standup
The Puterbaugh Sisters- Sketch
Jay McKinney- Standup
Matthew Filipowicz- Political Cartoons
Quennect 4 Gallery- 2716 W North Ave
Friday, Jan 30th, 9pm, $5 Donation

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Hey everyone,
Here’s my latest Huffington Post
Where will George W Bush Be Six Months From Today?.
Hope you like it, and if you do, please DIGG it here.

-Matt

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