Here are some standup clips and writing samples.
Look below for Stand Up, Essays, Comics, Satirical Articles, and more.
I have written standup, nonfiction essays, and sketch for over ten years. I’ve written for the Emmy-winning show The Mystery Hour, and comedian Yakov Smirnoff, in addition to other projects. For inquiries or work opportunities regarding writing—including scripts, punch-up, copywriting, or social media—please contact me at SnodgrassComic@gmail.com.
STAND UP
VIDEOS
The 2020 MTV MOVIE AWARDS hosted by Steven Castillo
Written, assembled, and produced in under two months during quarantine, this irreverent parody of the MTV Movie Awards features a cast of some of my favorite names in comedy today. I was proud to have written it with Steven (a frequent collaborator since our days in Chicago), and it is now available in its entirety on Vimeo. (Warning it contains adult language and themes)
SUFJAN’S SUPER CHRISTMAS SHOW
This parody concert and sketch show was conceived by me, and written by myself and Nicky Martin. The show also features original sketches from The Shrimp Boys, Cameron Gillette, and Megan Stalter, plus an original song by Mr. and Mrs. Wednesday Night (aka The Snow Birds, aka Lily and Charlie). NSFW, but very fun!!
"I Hold On" Music Video
I play a small role in this great music video for country music star Dierks Bentley. Starring Evan Brace, if you don't blink much, you'll catch me and some of my other pals playing in Evan's character's band.
Music Essays
Gone Country: When Tina Turner Turned the Country On, a music essay for Recommend If You Like.
“Crazy”: Gnarls Barkley vs Patsy Cline vs. Aerosmith, a comedic music essay for Recommend If You Like.
“Hold My Hand”: Lady Gaga vs Hootie & the Blowfish, a comedic music essay for Recommend If You Like.
“One”: Three Dog Night vs Metallica vs U2, a comedic music essay for Recommend If You Like.
Autobiographical Comics
I Spent A Year Being 30, a 24-page digital comic book about how you change mentally and physically once you turn thirty.
30 Going on 30, the sequel to I Spent A Year Being 30 (above), which tries to understand which of my physical/mental traits are related to aging, and which are related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Political Essays (comedic)
“Democracy in Peril (but do voters care?)” an essay read live at The Paper Machete in Chicago.
"Prison Strike 2018" an essay read live at The Paper Machete in Chicago.
(the audio from this essay can be heard below on The Paper Machete Audio Magazine podcast)
"How To Draw Republicans" an informative essay on how to successfully cartoon the GOP.
"1984 in 2017" an essay read live at The Paper Machete in Chicago.
"Ted Cruz and John Kasich Team Up To Stop Trump" an essay read at The Paper Machete in Chicago.
"Siri Learned Russian...And Homophobia" an essay read at The Paper Machete in Chicago.
The Hard Times
Sheep Can't Believe He's Being Traded For Fucking Wheat
Ditto Suffering From Imposter Syndrome
Galarian Vegan Only Eats Plant-Based Pokémon
MISC. WRITING, PODCASTS, etc.
Here are some jokes I wrote for Better Book Titles.
Here's an article in which Buzzfeed roasted me and featured one of my tweets simultaneously: 23 Tweets That'll Make You Chuckle Softly To Yourself.
As a Podcast Guest!
Of course you can hear me every week on my own podcast, Take This Pod and Shove It, but I’ve been lucky enough to pop up on other great podcasts as a guest! You can find some of them below!
Hear me play Snyler Toddgrass (how did we come up with that name) on the hilarious, improvised MEGA Podcast! (Now available on Mega Plus)
Hear me and my Take This Pod and Shove It co-host Danny on WHO CARES ABOUT THE ROCK HALL?
Check me out on the STAND BY YOUR BAND Podcast (with Tom Thakkar and Tommy McNamara)!
My Prison Strike essay appears on the PAPER MACHETE AUDIO MAGAZINE, issue 4.11.2020. The whole show is great, but if you’re looking for my essay it is the first essay after the host.