Alternative Alternatives
It's all the rage today to be an astute contrarian. Or it's absolutely not. When I grew up, one of two things made you "alternative": 1)...
Am I a Real Comedian?
Dear Intrepid Readers, I have a confession I must now make, publicly, to all of you; I'm not a real comedian. I know, I know. With a...
Observations of a Perpetual Houseguest
As a national touring road comic chasing his art across this vast country, journeying from coast to coast on an epic adventure to tell...
A White Guy Guide: How to Not Masturbate In Front of People
I spend, not just most of my day, but the vast majority of it NOT masturbating in front of people. It was a long and grinding journey to...
Why Naughty Words are Worse Than Rape-Murder
It is a time of great shame and anger in America. Ravaged by the awfulness we are met with on a constant basis, it has driven the...
Explaining Passover to Southern Christians
Many Jewish holidays both excite and confuse Christians. Passover should not be one of them. All the same, I felt compelled to help out...
The Social Contract of the Coffee Shop
As a traveling artisan, comedian, writer, voice actor, and bohemian extraordinaire (see: Homeless Person), I often find myself in a...
3/11 - 3/17 #WhereMarkIsSleeping Wrap Up
If you aren't following me on Instagram (@MarkViolaComedy), then you've probably missed out on this little segment I...
Viola-tion Blog: Episode 1 - What Lies Ahead Just To The Back Of Us
Hello All! Well, it's finally happened. It wasn't enough for me to harass you good people on social media and/or in real life, now I've...
