Zane Lamprey

Zanetoberfest: Chicago is less than a month away!

The Ski Patrol Dinner at Goose Island is sold out.  But, there are currently still about 30 VIP tickets and plenty of general admission tickets left.  The venue is huge.

This is going to be an AMAZING party!  The Oompah ban, Die Musikmeisters, who's name translates into The Music Masters, but sounds like a group that hunts Mickey Mouse Club members, will be playing at the fest.  They're amazing-- although the tuba guy refuses to look at the camera during photos and instead fiddles with his mouthpiece.

Spaten Bier, which you'll find at the real Oktoberfest in Munich, will be bringing in kegs to keep the German beer flowing (although the bar is open for other beer and booze as well-- which is included in the $75 ticket price).  Spaten is also helping to decorate the place to make it look like an authentic Oktoberfest beer tent (at least as much as a few flags and banners will allow).

Steve McKenna will be dressed like a beer wench...  Gimme a moment... Sorry, that image just made me vomit in my mouth.

...OK, I'm back...

I'll be in lederhosen.  For some reason they ride up my ass and give me a wicked wedgie (a camel butt), but they're as festive as a mo-fo, so I'll suffer for the party.  Truthfully, after some Jager, the discomfort will subside.

And, we'll preview a cut of an episode from our new show "Drinking Made Easy in Chicago" which won't air until December 22nd!  (the show premiers on October 6 on HDNet, but the Chicago episode is the 12th in the season).

I'm getting too excited.  I gotta go.  I'm going to drink a beer and eat a Nürnberger bratwurst.

PROST!

DRINKING MADE EASY promo

 

My new show, Drinking Made Easy, premiers on HDNet on October 6th!  The 24 episodes consist of me traveling around the country exploring the regional drinking customs and culture.  I visit local watering holes, breweries, wineries, and distilleries to learn what make drinking in each city unique.  With Steve McKenna in tow, and correspondent, Marc Ryan, we sleuth out the local libations, we-- Oh, who am I kidding?  It's a show about me drinking with my buddies!  Enjoy!

Travel Channel drops Three Sheets...

THE NEWS

The news is that Travel Channel dropped Three Sheets.  It won't say it's bad news, because there are two sides to the story...

Travel Channel was basically stuck holding the bag when FLN went off the air.  Their main focus is their original program.  By the time they got the show, it had gone through two other networks (the now defunct MOJO and now defunct Fine Living Channel).  Although they put it on late (11pm), did no promotion for it, and didn't want to be involved with the "beer drive" that we did (many of you bought beer for them to thank them for saving Three Sheets, 3,500+ beers actually), I hold no animosity towards them-- and I hope you don't either.

THE GOOD NEWS

There are actually two pieces of good news.  The first is that "Drinking Made Easy" premiers on HDNet on October 6th.  I shot 24 episodes across the US, during my three-month comedy tour, with Steve McKenna and Pleepleus.  It's a fun show.  Mark Cuban, who owns HDNet, had five words when he saw the rough cut of the first episode "F***ing funny. Keep 'em coming!".

The second piece of new is that I'm pregnant.  Just kidding, I think it's just the Mexican food from last night that's kicking in my stomach.  I gotta run to the bathroom.  One sec...

...OK, I'm back.  I feel better.  The second piece of good news is that Three Sheets isn't dead.  In fact, there still may be more episodes shot.  I have some information that suggests that it's where I feel it should have been in the first place.  I will have news on that very soon, as soon as I'm allowed to spill the beans-- I mean beer.

You rock!!!  Thank you for your continued support of the best job I've ever had (and continue to have)!

Pleepleus is here!

The OFFICIAL Pleepleus Doll has arrived!  Finally, you can throw one back with the world's best drinking buddy!

Pleepleus has joined me on over 80 episodes of television, and has gone virtually everywhere with me.  The original Pleepleus is matted down, smells of beer, but still loves to party!  Your new, shiny Pleepleus is dying for some action!

Also, I took the extra steps to make him in compliance with Standard Consumer Safety Specification on Toy Safety (ASTM F963-08), so he's safe for all ages.  My 2-year old son loves his Pee-pee-us.

Zanetoberfest: Chicago

This year, Zanetoberfest will be in Chicago.  And, it's open bar.  Need I say more?

OK, I will...

The second annual Zanetoberfest will be held in Chicago on September 25th.  The party is FOUR HOURS of German music, comedy (by Steve McKenna and myself), drinking and laughing.  There will be Oktoberfest competitions, Q&A, a red carpet photo line, and several bars!

Last year was a blast in NYC.  Over 700 people joined us.  I wore lederhosen.  Steve McKenna dressed up like a beer maiden.  He makes for one ugly broad...

Come join us!  Make a weekend out of it!  Oktoberfest (in Germany) starts in September, so ours is in September, too.  The weather is nicer.  But, rain or shine, hot or freezing, the beer (and booze) will flow.

There's also the "Ski Patrol Dinner" on the 24th, which always sells out (at all of the events).

Cheers!  PROST!