The American Bystander

Have you ever wanted something so badly that you almost gave up hope and then–suddenly, when you'd almost resigned yourself to the impossibility of it–it happened? Anyway here's Issue 29, available now for pre-order: theamericanbystanderstore.com/products/the-a…

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In the grand tradition of storied institutions that started as a joke and ended up asking for money, The American Bystander is now a nonprofit. Yes, that's right. Issue 29 is going to press next month. We're so back. Want to help keep print comedy alive? shorturl.at/hDvSS

Calling all Sickos! Get out your Holy Books because Bible for Sickos with @mpershan is BACK with "The Most Disturbing Story In the Whole Freaking Bible" (Yes, you read that correctly.) Trigger warning, btw. Like...all of them. Read on the 'stack : theamericanbystander.substack.com/p/the-most-dis…

A year ago today Hey- hey guess what? It's time for... The Great Sunday Debate: What's the funniest kid's show? with @mgerber937 and me, the social media monkey. Cast your minds back. Or not. We won't judge. Read on the stack and subscribe: theamericanbystander.substack.com/p/the-great-su…

A year ago today-- What happens when a baby eats an entire pint of blueberries? Find out with @mpershan on this week's 251 Digest! Read on the 'stack and subscribe, why don't ya? theamericanbystander.substack.com/p/what-happens…

Hide your kids, hide your wife. The Great Sunday Debate UP and LIVE NOW This week's topic: What's your favorite (dare we say THE BEST) sitcom? With @mgerber937, @mpershan, and me And, oh, btw...none of us picked Seinfeld. Oh Christ, here we go... theamericanbystander.substack.com/p/the-great-su…

One year ago today-- Bible for Sickos by @mpershan is BACK with SAMSON 2: SAMSON DIES AT THE END Read on the 'stack and subscribe: theamericanbystander.substack.com/p/samson-dies-… Miss part 1? Read it here: theamericanbystander.substack.com/p/samson-befor…

A year ago today on the 'stack: It's The Great Sunday Debate! This Week it's Movie Night, and you're invited over. Whose place are you going to? [image is not clickbait] [with @mgerber937 @mpershan and me] Read and sub here: theamericanbystander.substack.com/p/the-great-su…

On the substack, by @mgerber937 theamericanbystander.substack.com/p/tomorrow-nev…

Extinction Week might be over but there's still a chance for you to relive our (un)timely end. by @mpershan feat: @HeyLittleTank @AnthonyScibelli @baby___kiss @julienlperez and more Read on the 'stack + subscribe why don't ya: theamericanbystander.substack.com/p/they-had-it-…

Hey hey it's The Great Sunday Debate-- Up this week its "What's the best mockumentary of all time?" by @mgerber937 @mpershan and meeee. Gird your loins. Get ready to fight. Because I am. Let's go. theamericanbystander.substack.com/p/the-great-su…

A Quickie With Orson Welles-- From Issue #26 by @mgerber937! See it on the 'stack and subscribe, why don't ya? theamericanbystander.substack.com/p/quickie-from…

Fifty is the new thirty and @mgerber937 wants to know: Are You Ready For Some Football???!!! Read on the 'stack and subscribe or it's 10 YARD PENALTY. FIRST DOWN: theamericanbystander.substack.com/p/are-you-read…

You've heard of Samson and Delilah. But have you read Samson BEFORE Delilah? @mpershan is BACK with a Bible Prequel for Sickos. Read on the 'stack and subscribe, Why don't ya? theamericanbystander.substack.com/p/samson-befor…

It's The Sunday Great Debate LIVE from The Lancaster DipCo with @mgerber937, meeeeee--and wait.. we have a caller from Washington Heights. It's @mpershan! Topic: "What's your favorite sketch comedy show?" (I break hearts and destroy souls) theamericanbystander.substack.com/p/the-great-su…

Get Up Offa That Thing! @mpershan and 251 are back! feat. @MelissaBalmain @HeyLittleTank @baby___kiss @julienlperez @AnthonyScibelli @BreddMiller @KristinaLibby and more... Dance 'til you feel better (and subscribe) here: theamericanbystander.substack.com/p/get-up-offa-…

A year ago today-- The Great Sunday Debate: What's your favorite screwball comedy? by @mgerber937, @mpershan, & me We pick a hill to die on; you discuss in the comments. Read on the 'stack and SUBSCRIBE theamericanbystander.substack.com/p/the-great-su…

On the 'stack! Question: What's the best stand-up routine of all time? by @mgerber937, @mpershan, and meeee Read and discuss. theamericanbystander.substack.com/p/sunday-quest…