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Laughing at the Abyss is officially out now — and the response has been unbelievable.The book already hit multiple bests...
20/05/2026

Laughing at the Abyss is officially out now — and the response has been unbelievable.

The book already hit multiple bestseller categories, and now Jimmy Shin is taking the story on the road with live comedy + book signing events in Los Angeles and Tacoma.

Swipe through for upcoming shows, amazing comics joining the lineups, and what people are saying about the book.

Grab your copy, leave a review, and come laugh with us live.

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TODAY’S THE DAY! Jimmy Shin’s new memoir Laughing at the Abyss is officially out now.From addiction and arrest to sold-o...
12/05/2026

TODAY’S THE DAY!

Jimmy Shin’s new memoir Laughing at the Abyss is officially out now.

From addiction and arrest to sold-out comedy clubs around the world, Jimmy’s story is raw, hilarious, brutally honest, and unbelievably inspiring.

Swipe through what comedians, actors, and recovery legends are saying about the book — then grab your copy today.

Visit: laughingattheabyss.com for ways to buy!

"Laughing at the Abyss is raw, hilarious, and unapologetically honest. It’s the kind of story only a comedian could tell." -Mike Binder, comedian and filmmaker

"The man is a force. Laughing at the Abyss captures that same fear-less energy. It’s soulful, hilarious, and as real as it gets. Jimmy doesn’t just tell jokes; he tells the truth." - Craig Robinson, actor, musician, and comedian

"This book is a master class in what happens when you stop chasing the ego life and start attracting the life you deserve. It’s honest, it’s gritty, and it’s damn funny." — Tom Arnold, actor, and comedian

"Beautifully, eloquently written with wit and insight. It’s crazy, and funny as hell, with a profound insight into the madness of addiction." — SHADOE STEVENS, radio legend

Laughing at the Abyss is honest, uncomfortable, and ultimately hopeful—because underneath the chaos, it's a story about someone who didn’t quit until he got it right. That matters. — RICHARD TAITE,
addiction recovery expert and founder of
Cliffside Malibu treatment center

From rock bottom to sold-out comedy clubs around the world, Jimmy Shin’s new memoir 'Laughing at the Abyss' is a raw, hi...
06/05/2026

From rock bottom to sold-out comedy clubs around the world, Jimmy Shin’s new memoir 'Laughing at the Abyss' is a raw, hilarious, and brutally honest story about addiction, survival, and finding purpose through comedy.

The book drops May 12th — and some very famous friends already have a lot to say about it.

Swipe through the praise, then get ready to grab your copy on May 12th.

Visit: laughingattheabyss.com

"Laughing at the Abyss is raw, hilarious, and unapologetically honest. It’s the kind of story only a comedian could tell." -Mike Binder, comedian and filmmaker

"The man is a force. Laughing at the Abyss captures that same fear-less energy. It’s soulful, hilarious, and as real as it gets. Jimmy doesn’t just tell jokes; he tells the truth." - Craig Robinson, actor, musician, and comedian

"This book is a master class in what happens when you stop chasing the ego life and start attracting the life you deserve. It’s honest, it’s gritty, and it’s damn funny." — Tom Arnold, actor, and comedian

"Beautifully, eloquently written with wit and insight. It’s crazy, and funny as hell, with a profound insight into the madness of addiction." — SHADOE STEVENS, radio legend

Laughing at the Abyss is honest, uncomfortable, and ultimately hopeful—because underneath the chaos, it's a story about someone who didn’t quit until he got it right. That matters. — RICHARD TAITE,
addiction recovery expert and founder of
Cliffside Malibu treatment center

Talkward: Cringeworthy Tales — Matt Visconage and the Day Job That Broke Him This week on Talkward, host Marty Dundics w...
06/02/2026

Talkward: Cringeworthy Tales — Matt Visconage and the Day Job That Broke Him

This week on Talkward, host Marty Dundics welcomes improviser, writer, and office-culture survivor Matt Visconage for a painfully relatable deep dive into temp jobs, cubicles, customer service trauma, and the quiet despair of corporate life. Matt—an alum of iO Theater and Upright Citizens Brigade, and co-host of CAGEMATCH—talks about the long road that led to his new book, The Day Job Survival Handbook, a satirical “orientation manual” for anyone who’s ever cried in a bathroom stall at work. The conversation covers everything from his viral Onion guacamole photo that refuses to die, to being a literal cog in the customer-service machine, to the emotional toll of talking to 150 furious strangers a day. Matt breaks down the fictional company at the center of the book—Smart Haven—and its unforgettable cast of employees, shadow executives, party subs, and the relentlessly upbeat organizational guide COG 760 (“David”), who’s always there to help… no matter how bad things get. Marty and Matt also dig into workplace romances, holiday party bingo, corporate gaslighting, bacon costumes worn at the office, and why working customer service permanently rewires your brain.

Plus, Matt discusses adapting the book into a live stage show at UCB, where the audience becomes new hires, and why the world of The Day Job Survival Handbook feels disturbingly close to reality.

If you’ve ever worked a day job you hated—or one you’re still stuck in—this episode will make you feel deeply seen… and slightly concerned. 🎧 Listen, cringe, and survive. Get the book today! The Day Job Survival Handbook => https://humoristbooks.com/the-day-job-survival-handbook/

APPLE SNIDER — 2026 Wall Calendar By Rich SparksAmerica’s Little Brother Returns… Lazier, Louder & More Lovable Than Eve...
22/01/2026

APPLE SNIDER — 2026 Wall Calendar By Rich Sparks
America’s Little Brother Returns… Lazier, Louder & More Lovable Than Ever! And just like lazy Apple Snider, we are promoting this at the end of Jan! Buy it here => https://humorist.shop/products/apple-snider-2026-wall-calendar-by-rich-sparks-america-s-little-brother-returns-lazier-louder-more-lovable-than-ever

Kick off your year with 12 months of gloriously unproductive brilliance from cartoonist Rich Sparks, the mind behind everyone’s favorite disheveled, underemployed little brother: Apple Snider. Whether he’s oversleeping his way into personal milestones, building a snowman that might technically be a snow-tragedy, or conducting interpretive underwear dances for horrified houseguests, Apple proves—month after month—that effort is overrated and naps are essential.

NEW! Now Featuring Two Weird Holidays Per Month
Because Apple Snider is a man who celebrates life’s true milestones, we’ve packed the calendar with a curated set of delightfully strange but very real holidays. From Buffet Day and Lost Sock Memorial Day to International Sloth Day, Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day, and Eggnog Day, each month highlights two actual oddball observances—which Apple would absolutely consider major events.

What’s Inside:
12 brand-new Apple Snider cartoons (all previously unpublished)

24 weird but real holidays, spotlighted each month

A full-year celebration of laziness, snacks, naps, and potato-salad-based confusion

A perfect gift for comedy fans, cartoon lovers, slackers, siblings, and anyone who’s ever paused their show just to yell that the phone is ringing

Printed at high quality to preserve every shaky line, scribble, and perfectly imperfect detail of Sparks’ artwork

Why You Need This Calendar:
Because Apple Snider makes you feel better about yourself. No matter how chaotic your year gets, Apple will always be there—sleeping through job searches, shouting helpful criticism from the bathroom window, misplacing his pants, and inventing disaster-based craft projects. It’s a comforting reminder that life is messy… and also funny as hell.

APPLE SNIDER 2026 — An Apple a month keeps the doctors defunct!

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