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Michael Walzer: Who are you?

A Jewish red-diaper baby.

Who would be the funniest president?

Like with George W. Bush, comedians could get more than they bargained for.

Does comedy offer a unique angle on race?

Michael Richards' outburst has made it harder for comedians to tackle race through comedy, Huebel says.

Are fake news shows effective?

Do The Daily Show and The Colbert Report make us laugh a little too hard?

Does Michael Moore’s comedy help or hurt his cause?

You can't just criticize, Huebel says.

Who are your comedy heroes?

Getting slapped by Chevy Chase.

What was Curb Your Enthusiasm like?

Taking cues from Larry David.

Real-World Jobs

It's hard to make a living doing comedy, Huebel says.

Human Giant and Music

Huebel tries to subvert the machine.

Is anything out of bounds?

It's more about inconvenience, Huebel says.

What’s the best idea you’ve ever had rejected?

The mysteries of Tom Selleck.

How can Saturday Night Live stay relevant?

Comedy is ultimately a subjective thing, Huebel says.

What is Human Giant?

Huebel talks about how the group came together and where it fits.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be?

The power of facial hair.

If you had $100 billion, how would you spend it?

Whores and charity, Huebel says.

What’s the most inappropriate thing you’ve ever Googled?

A blogger gets personal.

Human Giant on the Web

My Space provided Human Giant with an easy avenue for improv.

Is YouTube changing our taste in comedy?

Farting cats take the cake.

How are humor websites changing the business of comedy?

Barber overcompensated for his grandmother's bad cooking.

How is technology changing comedy?

It's changed how we're consuming comedy, Huebel says.

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