The Paper Machete

Series produced by Alison Weiss

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A weekly spoken-word series in Chicago, where journalists, comedians, and other fresh voices offer perspective on current events.

Created and hosted by writer Christopher Piatt, The Paper Machete is a weekly “live magazine,” an idea pageant addressing politics and culture, performed in the back room of a tavern on Chicago’s north side.

Featuring notable journalists, comics, artists and miscellaneous characters commenting on a variety of issues, The Paper Machete attempts to create a salon culture in a saloon.

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2 Pieces

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Caption: Katie Rich, Credit: Brian McConkey
Second City and iO comedienne Katie Rich stopped by The Paper Machete (as South Side resident Patti Benassi) to weigh in on the dip in attendance a...

  • Added: Aug 19, 2010
  • Length: 09:41
Caption: Sarah Haskins at The Paper Machete, Ricochet's Tavern, Chicago, 8/14/2010, Credit: Kurt Heintz
Sarah Haskins (comedienne, Infomania's "Target Women" series) discusses how pregnancy has inspired her to prepare for the end of the world. Recorde...

Bought by XRAY.fm


  • Added: Aug 19, 2010
  • Length: 09:16
  • Purchases: 1