Annoyance Theater founder Mick Napier (Improv Review interview here, MySpace here, other online contributions here), kept a production blog of a Second City show ten years ago, before the word "blog" had really entered the popular lexicon. Ahead of his time, that one.

Principal Onyx Blackman, also known as Greg Hollimon, recently joined Ruby Streak's Second City podcast roster. Here's the MP3, where he chats about his long-term rollerskating habit, which must be quite a sight to see when you consider the man is roughly twelve feet tall.

A new Blerds video, Dick Joke, is up on their site. It's NSFW, and it features TJ Miller, for those of you with such concerns. Also, there's some code wonkery, but we're sure they'll get it sorted out soon.

A felt incarnation (and creepily accurate version) of Chicago Underground Comedy co-founder Tony Sam has kicked off a new blog, Ask Dr. Tony, in which he addresses your most pressing and embarrassing medical concerns. Got a rash or an itch? Dr. Tony can help. Sort of.

The Bastion is entertaining several interesting date offers from Craigslist, who will be rewarded with our charming company and the delights offered by the Star and Garter girls at FIZZ on Thursday nights. Hope they know what they're getting themselves into.