A mustachioed john hodgman, a massachusetts man selfexiled to maine, debuts his locallysourced standup tour, vacationland, at the wilbur theatre saturday. John hodgman on medallion status, fame and why hes not. I flew to seattle the next morning to pick up my book tour. On june 23rd, john attended a reading for darin strauss new book and read a sample of his upcoming second book more information than you require, and has since indicated on twitter that there will be a book tour in october, similar to the little gray. John hodgman bio book,married,daily show,tour,net worth. I love everything about this hilarious book except the font size. Before he went on television, john hodgman was a humble writer, expert, and former professional literary agent living in new york city. In addition to his published written works, such as the areas of my expertise, more information than you require, and that is all, he is known for his personification of a pc in contrast to justin longs personification of a mac in apples get a mac advertising campaign, and for his work as a contributor on. John hodgman on the craggy coasts of maine and our inevitable. Oct 24, 2017 i love everything about this hilarious book except the font size.
Aging 30 and 40somethings of a certain demographic like hodgman share a number. Though the actor, author, and humorist has written a number of books, you might recognize him as a beloved the daily show guest and correspondent, the deranged millionaire from they might be giants venue songs, or the pc foil to justin longs mac in apples get a mac mid2000s campaign. Upgrade to medallion status, the new book by john hodgman. John hodgman concert tickets and tour dates seatgeek. You must have a physical copy of medallion status to enter the signing line. Oct 27, 2017 but while death and discomfort underwrite this book, overall the collection has an air of comfortable resignation. John hodgman has 26 books on goodreads with 78786 ratings. Oct 27, 2017 whether hes recording his judge john hodgman podcast, doing a tv appearance on the daily show, writing a new york times magazine column or writing a book, john hodgman always makes us laugh. Mountain goats john darnielle announces book tour for his. The mountain goats john darnielle announces book tour for. Have your pressing issues decided by famous minor television personality john hodgman, certified judge.
Jan 23, 2020 one of the highlights of john hodgmans longrunning popular maximum fun podcast, judge john hodgman, comes within the first few minutes. Series of posters for john hodgman s first three appearance at the second city in chicago series of tours promoting john hodgman s midwestern book and performance tour maximum fun. Judge john hodgman is a podcast where john hodgman decides real personal disputes, with the able assistance of bailiff jesse thorn. Whether you first saw him on the daily show with jon stewart or as the rumpled personification of a pc in a series of computer commercials, john hodgman is not quite who you think. Books a hilarious and honest new book in which john hodgman, new york times bestselling author of vacationland, leaves vacation behind and gets back to work as a still somewhat famous person. While writer and former literary agent john hodgman had a considerable cult following before the publication of his first book, the areas of my expertise, the exact moment when hodgmania hit fever pitch can be traced to his november 16, 2005, appearance on the daily show with jon stewart, when a famous minor television personality was born. John hodgman s third and final book of complete world knowledge, that is all, hits bookstore shelves today, 11111. The bizarre and nerdy john hodgman takes us on a tour of everything. In vacationland, john hodgman confronts surrealism of adult. My first literature professor, michael levine, lectured on death and the compass, and i. In vacationland, john hodgman turns his pen on himself. Propane, peapods and perplexities the new york times. Many people think these recordings are more enjoyable than reading the actual book. Patriots julian edelman and comedian john hodgman backstage at the presidents at pops concert last night.
Be the first to know about upcoming wbur virtual events. First, in massachusetts, where he spent much of his young life. In addition to his published written works, such as the areas of my expertise, more information than you require, and that is all, he is known for his personification o. Then, new yorknamely brooklyn, where he grew into adulthood. He is an actor and writer, known for coraline 2009, baby mama 2008 and the invention of lying 2009. Titled after his 2015 vacationland show, the book will be published by viking in october and feature hodgman recalling his physical journey to the coast. Dec 06, 2019 whether you first saw him on the daily show with jon stewart or as the rumpled personification of a pc in a series of computer commercials, john hodgman is not quite who you think. Jonathan coulton jocopedia, the jonathan coulton wiki. Hodgmans new booka memoir about fatherhood, aging, travel, and his home state of massachusettsis the most maybe the first unironic thing in his career. Author and comedian john hodgman shares his top 3 book picks. John hodgman announces vacationland book tour dates. The first person to purchase seven physical copies of medallion. John hodgman on the craggy coasts of maine and our. In vacationland, john hodgman wrestles with the comic trials of.
It was the first time the whole claud squad sat in a room together and maybe the last. He is occupationally an author and actor as belonging originally from brookline, massachusetts of usa. Edelman was a surprise guest the geekjock convergence draws ever closer. After spending most of his twenties pursuing a career as a literary agent, john hodgman decided to try his own hand at writing. If you consume media in any way, chances are youve heard of and are a fan of john hodgman. Coulton composed the title music for the show mystery diagnosis, and also has contributed other songs under the little gray book lectures, a series of audio releases from john hodgman. John hodgman will tell the truth in a new book, vacationland. Browse the above listings of john hodgman tickets to find a show you would like to attend. John kellogg hodgman born june 3, 1971 is an american author, actor, and humorist. In vacationland, john hodgman describes an afternoon he spent building cairns those steepleshaped piles of stones you see along hiking trails. Well waiting around wont bring the shows that you dont want to miss out on to your attention if youre serious about heading out to the theater to enjoy some entertainment this weekend. John pc hodgman s new book is out, as mark blogged not long ago the areas of my expertise.
John hodgman is flying high in memoir, medallion status. Oct 15, 2019 about medallion status an affecting and hilarious meditation on fame and prestige as seen through the lens of an airline loyalty program. John hodgmans new book vacationland is out in october. She is a former selectperson from acton massachusetts and a complete delight, and i enjoyed spending time with her and everyone getting their books signed after my event with. The lecture series was similar to hodgman s later book tour. Hodgman is currently on tour across the country with the musician jonathan coulton, promoting his book, and kindly took a. John hodgman original name is john kellogg hodgman who was born on june 3, 1971. John hodgman to embrace his nonfiction side and release. Hes with a friend, the jazz musician jonathan coulton, who has a knack for this kind of thing.
Our shows are made by hand for you, and we appreciate your decision to. John hodgman to embrace his nonfiction side and release new. He is occupationally an author and actor as belonging originally from brookline. Today hodgman announced a batch of tour dates to promote his new book vacationland, which hits stores at the end of the month and is currently available. You can find the list of john hodgman tour dates here. Justice through the ages tshirt subscription poster and tshirt design for john hodmans that is all book tour poster promoting john hodgman s first appearance at second city.
He is the author of three new york times bestselling books the areas of my expertise, more information than you require, and that is all. Whether you first saw him on the daily show with jon stewart or as the rumpled. In this capacity, he has served as the humor editor for the new york times magazine, occasional flight vs. In 2006, coulton began touring with comedy duo paul and storm. John hodgman sought jonathans collaboration on the little gray book lecture series, a project john described as a twomanonemanshow. The first was an album called smoking monkey, and was released in 2003. The author is currently on tour, doing signings in. The av club a hilarious and honest new book in which john hodgman, new york times bestselling author of vacationland, leaves vacation behind and gets back to work as a still somewhat famous person. Jon stewart although his career as a bestselling author and on the daily show with jon stewart was founded on fake news and invented facts, in 2016 that routine didnt seem as funny to john hodgman anymore. John hodgmans vacationland tour comes to the shea theater in turners falls tonight, friday nov. Hodgman s new book, more information than you require, is a compilation of humorous fake trivia, and its a continuation of his last book, the bestselling the areas of my expertise. In his previous three books, the most recent being 2011s that is all, the humorist and former the daily show correspondent presented a.
Tompkins and john hodgman have a delightful chat heres a 20minute conversation between paul f. Jan 04, 2017 john hodgman, the actor and humorist known for his three almanacs of madeup facts, will be telling the truth in his next book. Once you find the perfect date and show time, click on the button on the right hand side of the event to see all available tickets for that show. Nov 14, 2010 hodgman appearances on this american life even the biggest john hodgman fans may not realize how many times he has appeared on public radios this american life.
Here are all of the episodes that contain hodgman segments if an episode can really be said to contain hodgman. The novel is out september 30 via farrar, straus and giroux, and today, darnielle has announced a book tour in support of the release. John hodgman on medallion status, fame and why hes not faking it. That is all, john hodgmans final book of complete world. Jul 19, 2006 john hodgman accompanied by his personal troubador, jonathan coulton, provides a hilarious look into his first book, the areas of my expertise, which is a brilliant and funny compendium of trivia and wisdom on topics large and small. His first book and accompanying audio narration, the areas of my expertise, a satirical tongueincheek almanac that. Judge john hodgman live justice and medallion status tour stop.
John hodgman was born in june 1971 in brookline, massachusetts, usa as john kellogg hodgman. John hodgman is a writer, comedian, actor, and host of the judge john hodgman podcast. In his previous three books, the most recent being 2011s that is all, the humorist and former the daily show correspondent presented a parade of fake knowledge. Coulton appeared on the tour for hodgman s second book, more information than you require. Often when i meet my readers during a tour, they will give me a book that they think i might like, and i am glad to say, they are almost always correct. Jonathan coulton, john roderick, paul rudd, dick cavett, rachel maddow, jon hamm, patton oswalt, cynthia hopkins, brooke shields, paul f tompkins, john darnielle, stephen fry, and more. John hodgman tour dates 2020 john hodgman concert tickets. Nov 18, 2008 comic john hodgman shares more information in more information than you require, the followup to the bestselling the areas of my expertise, john hodgman offers another compilation of false.
Naturally, he says, i went for the big rocks, the showy ones. Jon stewart although his career as a bestselling author and on the daily show with jon stewart was founded on fake news and invented facts, in 2016 that routine didnt seem as funny to john hodgman. John kellogg hodgman is an american author and humorist. Tompkins and john hodgman, two of the classiest gentlemen in comedy, who are. It a book of funny, honest stories about the period in my life when i flew across the country over and over again for a tv show. Texas book festival, first united methodist church, 1201. With a new book, medallion status, john hodgman talks about.
Booksmith hosts john hodgman, who will be presenting and discussinghis new book. John hodgman is on the roads and in the air i am off the road for a little bit. List of judge john hodgman episodes 2015present wikipedia. In a recent conversation during a stop on his book tour, hodgman talks. Tickets for the upcoming john hodgman concert can now be purchased. The millions hodgman is a disarmingly witty storyteller, at once waggish and incisive, droll and tender. John hodgman will be presenting and discussing his new book. Justice through the ages tshirt subscription poster and tshirt design for john hodmans that is all book tour poster promoting john hodgmans first appearance at second city. Before his lifealtering appearance on the daily show with jon stewart on november 16, 2005, author and humorist john hodgman logged time as a literary agent for bruce campbell, among others and. Dec, 2017 vacationland true stories from painful beaches by john hodgman 257 pp.
John hodgman s new memoir is a delightful escapade in whiteprivilege mortality comedy theres a moment in john hodgman s new book, vacationland, when we find the author. This was my first experience seeing a live justice show, though i have been a fan and follower of john hodgman for some years now, and have thoroughly enjoyed all of his material that i have seen and read. It hurt my family for me to be away so much, but it didnt matter because i earned the love of a major airline, who awarded me a platinum medallion. Are you waiting around for the perfect show to come along and entice you to head out and see it. In the first of three comedic almanacs, john hodgman attempts to give. Tour dates for all john hodgman concerts are refreshed daily. It has been revealed that areas is actually the first book in a trilogy planned by hodgman.
He has been a contributor to the daily show with jon stewart. In addition to his published written works, such as the areas of my expertise, more information than you require, and that is all, he is known for his. About medallion status an affecting and hilarious meditation on fame and prestige as seen through the lens of an airline loyalty program. John hodgman about his latest book, medallion status. John hodgman actor, humorist, author, all around great guy has announced that he will be releasing his first nonfiction book, titled vacationland, which will be an expansion of.
Viking will publish vacationland, the writers first book of. Of mac commercial and daily show fame, john hodgman goes. John hodgmans areas of my expertise book tour boing boing. Judge john hodgman on the daily show, pitch perfect 2. Browse the john hodgman schedule just above and click the ticket button to see our huge inventory of tickets. If youd like john hodgman to solve your pressing issue, please contact us here. This is a list of judge john hodgman episodes produced and distributed since 2015 by maximum fun and hosted by humorist john hodgman. After an appearance to promote his books on the daily show, he was invited to return as a contributor, serving as the shows resident expert and deranged millionaire. Hodgman s new book a memoir about fatherhood, aging, travel, and his home state of massachusettsis the most maybe the first unironic thing in his career. Nov 27, 2019 whether you first saw him on the daily show with jon stewart or as the rumpled personification of a pc in a series of computer commercials, john hodgman is not quite who you think. You may know him from his lengthy stint on the daily show with john stewart, his role on hbos bored to death, one of his many bestselling books or his comedy special ragnorak which is now streaming on netflix. He is also humorist by his profession who has bestselling works like the areas of my expertise is counted as best work undertaken by him. Seatgeek is the best way to browse, find, and buy john hodgman tickets. John hodgman saturday, october 26 texas book festival.