Punching Shrimp, Fusing Bones, and a Throbbing Thorax!
Dynasty Dyrlings,
Last week we started a "FABULOUS!" and "BREATHTAKING!" new concept for these weekly Dynasty emails in where we share a certain number (4) of ENCHANTING THINGS. The purpose: use this important marketing real estate as a place not only to share exciting up and coming events at Dynasty, but also as a place to educate and inspire our hot and highly intelligent audience who LUSTS for knowledge almost as much as they LUST to SUCK the marrow out of life. The response to this format was overwhelmingly positive! One person called it "FABULOUS!" and another person called it "BREATHTAKING!" We were like, “OKAY!!!” And so to show you that we’re listening, we're doing it again. Please enjoy Four Enchanting Things, Volume II.
Enchanting Thing #1: Dynasty Celestial Birthday Convergence™ Today is November 17th and the stars are ABUZZ. It’s Vanessa’s (VAN) birthday! Happy birthday, Vanessa! To celebrate she's getting her new pup Cabbage fixed in "The Spay Capital of SoCal," Long Beach! It's also Poppa Flam’s birthday! Today, Frank "Jack" Flam is 77 years... young?? Sure! This is a rare double-spark in the cosmos. But wait! It's also comedian and long time friend Hugh Moore's birthday today too? And Jamie's (JAM) birthday was on the 2nd, exactly 15 days ago? WEIRD! And WOW! 🦂A classic cosmic cluster of scorpion celebrations!🦂And maybe even an anniversary in the mix? Sure! Are you a Scorpio Dynasty Darling? Send us a note and we'll write back with something special! (Pls attach a copy of your birth certificate. 🙏 Or be really trustworthy.)
Enchanting Thing #2: Dynasty Marvelous Morphing Fact™ Humans begin life as babies with little collections of over 300 bones, or as we at Dynasty like to call them, "tiny instruments in the orchestra of the body." We're like always saying that. Anyway, as we grow, some of our bones join forces, fusing together into… stronger harmonies. By adulthood, we’re down to 206 bones, perfectly tuned for the big symphony encore! (To fact check: Do symphonies do encores?) So yeah, close to 100 of our bones fuse together throughout our life. Isn't that... enchanting??
Enchanting Thing #3: Dynasty Spectral Cinema Alert™ On November 29th at 6pm PST we will be digitally premiering a film on live.dynastytypewriter.com! That film is called D(E)AD! It is a movie written by and starring Dynasty Darling Izzy Roland! It's a classic tale of a ghost appearing in mirrors to haunt everyone in a family but one person whose name is Tillie. You can pre-order here!
Enchanting Thing #4: Dynasty Delightful Ocean Truths™: Deep beneath the waves lurks the mantis shrimp. And this shrimp can… PUNCH THINGS?! According to multiple internet sources that are all powered by AI now, YES! Apparently this shrimp's punch moves so fast that it briefly boils the water around it! That fact is unverified, but can you even imagine?! But truly, it punches at about 50 miles per hour unleashing a 1,500-newton wallop that is strong enough to crack shells. A human driving 50 mph on the 101 when there's no traffic ANGERS us! 😡 But a shrimp punching anything at all at 50 mph DELIGHTS us! 😊 Life is funny like that, ain’t it?
*BONUS* Enchanting Thing: This week’s lineup of shows at Dynasty is unreal! We highly endorse you putting together a 7-show streak. Commit to the full run, and boom: bottomless DynaPop!™ on the house. Now THAT'S The Dynasty Difference!™
✨🦴 🎥 🦐 🍿 ,
VanJam
PS - When you drive a car, use a blinker, k?
This Week’s Shows
MONDAY 11/17 at 7:30PM
The War On Cars: Life After Cars
The hosts of The War on Cars podcast team up with Streets For All for a live conversation on building cities that prioritize people over vehicles. With humor and insight, they’ll discuss their upcoming book Life After Cars and explore how transportation, housing, and climate intersect for a more livable future.
TUESDAY 11/18 at 7:30PM
A monthly free Netflix stand-up showcase spotlighting some of comedy’s hottest rising voices. Hosted by Nate Jackson, this fast-paced night of laughs features Frederick White, Lucas Zelnick, Marlena Rodriguez, Nicole Becannon, Trenton Cotten, and Will Pepper. RSVP does not guarantee entry—seating is first come, first served.
WEDNESDAY 11/19 at 7PM
Grammy- and Emmy-nominated comedian Tig Notaro brings her sharp, understated humor to Dynasty. Known for fearless honesty and singular storytelling, Tig has released acclaimed specials, hosts Don’t Ask Tig, co-hosts Handsome, and remains one of comedy’s most unique, masterful voices.
THURSDAY 11/20 at 7:30PM
A live variety show and podcast that breaks down the week’s politics and pop culture news with sketches, games, jokes that literally never miss, and everyone’s favorite: nuanced analysis. Join Jon Lovett and an all-star lineup of comedians, journalists, and more. With Special Guest Hayley Kiyoko and Pat Regan!
FRIDAY 11/21 at 7:30PM
Smosh Presents: We’re All Gonna Die
A team of improvisers battles for survival as their Game Master guides them through the eerie town of Maw Meadows in this horror-comedy anthology from Smosh, George Primavera, and Jon Matteson. Using the TTRPG system Dread, each episode unravels new mysteries—this one, a chilling tale from the watching woods.
SATURDAY 11/22 at 4PM
Intelligent Life: A Tin Can Bros Pilot Reading
In a last-ditch mission to save humanity, a crew of scientists and explorers journeys to a new planet—but one traveler’s ex has secretly come along for the ride. From Tin Can Bros (Wayward Guide, Spies Are Forever), this sharp sci-fi comedy stars Brendan Scannell, Vinny Thomas, Vic Michaelis, Arasha, Oscar Montoya, and Jacquis Neal.
SATURDAY 11/22 at 7:30
Legendary comedian and podcaster Marc Maron comes to Dynasty with his sharp, unflinching stand-up. His latest HBO special, Panicked, premiered in August 2025, following From Bleak to Dark and End Times Fun. A fearless voice, Maron brings insight and laughs.
SUNDAY 11/23 at 4PM
A one-time-only matinee performance from Cameron Esposito—appearing onstage nine months pregnant. Maybe labor starts, maybe it’s just killer comedy. Fresh off a celebrated run at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre and the hit 2024 special Dropout Presents: FOUR PILLS, this is a show you’ll want to say you witnessed live.
SUNDAY 11/23 at 7:30PM
Spontaneantion with Paul F. Tompkins
A completely improvised show from monologue to sketch, Spontaneanation with Paul F. Tompkins returns for a 10th anniversary celebration! Join Paul, accompanist Eban Schletter, and guest improvisers Anna Garcia, Vic Michaelis, and Zac Oyama for an hour of spontaneous stories, characters, and laughs that no one sees coming.
MONDAY 11/24 at 7:30PM
Micro Budget LA Premiere + Q&A
Celebrate the LA premiere of Micro Budget with a special screening and Q&A featuring Patrick Noth, Emilea Wilson, Maria Bamford, Chris Parnell, Jon Gabrus, Nichole Sakura, Kate Flannery, Neil Casey, Don Fanelli, and Nate Fernald. A hilarious indie comedy made with heart, hustle, and very little cash.
