A steaming hot pile of our favorite things from around the internets. Friend and former Phillyist Neil McGarry made his stand-up debut the other night at the Comedy Cabaret in Northeast Philadelphia, and the video, as videos do, made its way onto YouTube. We swear we're not just posting it because he's our friend, though; he's also very funny! Joystiq has for us the events and the characters that will appear in Mario & Sonic......

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by Neil McGarry Dominiquinn Supastar, founder of Dreality TV, is filmmaker, musician and artist, has worked on the music scene for years, and is now preparing to release the short film, Victim. In an Old City coffee shop, we took a few minutes to explore the creative world of this Philadelphian artist. What is Dreality? It’s a concept I came up with in 1998 when I decided to stop working a regular job. I was......

by Neil McGarry Daniel McQuade, formerly of The Evening Bulletin, recently became Philadelphia Weekly’s official blogger/puppy maven at Philadelphia Will Do. We took a few minutes of Dan's time at a coffee shop on 12th Street to get his views on blogs and media, which suprisingly aren't exactly the same thing. And, of course, we spoke about Philadelphia as well. When did you start blogging? I had a Web site when I was in 7th......

by Neil McGarry Folk-singer and Philadelphia resident Deirdre Flint has made a career out of funny laments about bridesmaid dresses, AWOL boob fairies, and disappointing past lives, and has performed to audiences all over the United States. Recently, she joined the musical emsemble Four Bitchin’ Babes, founded fifteen years ago by Christine Lavin. Phillyist caught up with Deirdre at a South Street coffee shop to learn more about this schoolteacher-turned-folk artist. You’re a teacher by......

by Neil McGarry Robert Drake is DJ, producer, and radio host, and has been involved in one way or another in the Philly scene for two decades. Nevertheless, Phillyist managed to get him to talk for a few minutes about what he does. You're probably most widely recognized from your work at WXPN. When did that start? I began my stint at WXPN almost 18 years ago, in January of 1988. I volunteered my time......