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"one of San Francisco's better comics… impeccable timing and rich material."
- San Francisco Chronicle
- San Francisco Chronicle
"....takes the art form to new highs... definitely worth checking out if he comes to your hometown."
-- American Way magazine
- American Way Magazine
"....material that relies heavily on wordplay and the metaphorical... I promise you will laugh at him and with him."
-- The Austin Chronicle
- Austin Chronicle
Friday night, as contented conference-goers munched on a vast array of cheeses of the world and cashed in their free-drink coupons, Robin Marantz Henig welcomed them to a new concept in this year's NASW sessions: the science cabaret.
"This is evidence," she cautioned the overflow crowd, "of what happens when somebody has what you think is a good idea."
But any qualms about the event were soon replaced with laughter. Between Richard Milner's intelligently designed musical numbers, Brian Malow's hilarious science-based stand up routine, and Jonathan Coulton's acoustic sci-fi revenge fantasies, the message was loud and clear: science is anything but dry and stodgy.
.... Brian Malow then took the stage and launched into a rapid-fire routine of science-based stand up. While Malow crossed over more into the mainstream, his jokes constantly borrowed from fields of higher learning. Even a standard issue riff on his love life relied on a metaphor from particle physics. And, trusting that this was the perfect crowd for his material, Malow pulled out a pun on pasta and "antipasta" that got a roar of laughter.
... All in all, the 2006 NASW Science Cabaret was a resounding success. Surrounded by the gilded splendor of the Corinthian Room, three talented performers managed to bring a room full of writers, editors, and scientists to a common ground. To a place where they could laugh at and with one another. It's difficult to place value on the simple act of laughing along with a group of colleagues. But the Science Cabaret felt priceless.
And, at the end of it all, Marantz Henig summed it up best. "I think we need to do this again next year," she proclaimed. Judging from the vigorous peer review of the still-applauding audience, her hypothesis was supported. - National Association of Science Writers
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Bio
Earth's Premier Science Comedian
Presents
Rational Comedy for an Irrational Planet
"Science needs more people like Brian to engage with the public and show them that it can be a part of their lives - and a very entertaining and thought-provoking part at that."
- Marisa Burgener, American Chemical Society
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An accomplished stand-up comic whose career has spanned more than a decade and includes performances on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (CBS), A & E, TechTV, and the Discovery Channel, Brian Malow turns his sharp wit on the world of science.
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"I haven't always been a comic. I used to be an astronomer, but I got stuck on the day shift."
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Brian entertains and stimulates interest in science with hysterical and thought-provoking routines about the environment, evolution, the speed of light, gravity, antimatter, cell phones, computers, doctors, insects, viruses, and the rest of the expanding Universe!
He makes science funny, exciting and easily digestible for all audiences!
He's the perfect presenter for your college, corporation, or organization!
High-energy, full-spectrum science humor!
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"Brian managed to help us see the hidden humor in infectious diseases and global warming, which are not two topics that lend themselves easily to humor. He kept us on our toes by periodically posing questions, as well as showing great flexibility as he adapted his routine and responded to our audience's most vocal folks. From his opening joke about the speed of light and the speed of sound, I knew that it would be an enjoyable evening!"
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His unique act has helped Brian carve out a niche for himself as Earth's Premier Science Comedian, with performances for the Marian Koshland Science Museum, the National Academy of Sciences, the National Association of Science Writers, the American Chemical Society, and many other organizations.
He's performed for Microsoft, Apple, Dell, 3M, Texas Instruments and more.
And is a favorite at colleges including Princeton, Stanford, San Francisco State University, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Utah State University, St. Mary's College, West Virginia State College and many, many more!
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Brian's comedy has even been heard in space!
The astronauts aboard the space shuttle mission STS-44, while in orbit around the Earth, listened to a recording of his Neil Armstrong routine. And they laughed.
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Many Different Programs to Choose From...
Brian's presentation can be tailored to be a perfect fit for any group or event. He already has successful programs such as:
"Rational Comedy for an Irrational Planet" - a great general presentation for absolutely any group, it includes material about everyday technology - cell phones, snooze alarms, computers, automobiles - as well as the environment, cigarettes, insects, medicine, water, birth, growing old, and science fiction movies.
"Science Comedy: It's Infectious!" - this show focuses on biology, health, infectious disease, viruses, bacteria, washing your hands... and then spreads, like a virus, into other subject areas... it's much funnier than it sounds!
"Scary Science" - this program addresses the questions, "Why is science scary to so many people?" and "Why aren't more people interested in science?" Of course, Brian takes that and runs with it... discussing everything from evolution and extinction to sperm and plastic surgery, from UFO's and alien abductions to genetically modified organisms and the environment!
"Insect Paparazzi" - This is Brian's special multimedia presentation about his hobby as an insect photographer. This program includes a strange and beautiful slide show of amazing close-up images of insects going about their day - including mating! Brian offers photography tips as well as advice on finding and photographing insects yourself! Join the Insect Paparazzi! Brian's photos have appeared in Natural History Magazine and on BugGuide.net. One fortuitous photograph he took provided the first documented evidence that a certain species of fly exists in North America!
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And don't forget!... Brian can tailor a presentation to suit your needs... shows can focus on physics, chemistry, the brain... anything you want! Just ask!
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In addition to his work as a science comedian and insect photographer, Brian is a freelance writer and an editor for the science humor magazine The Journal of Irreproducible Results.
Brian also produced and hosted 300 episodes of a pioneering live streaming video talk show, "But Seriously... with Brian Malow," which featured interviews with famous scientists, authors, comedians, artists, musicians, filmmakers activists, and technologists.
Guests included Brian Greene (string theorist and author of "The Elegant Universe,"), Chuck
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