Dave Attell is Captain Miserable, Punk Rock Flea Market in Philly

Captain Miserable: In the good old days of Comedy Central (about 2-3 years ago), before they turned into “The Carlos Mencia/Blue Collar 24/7 Channel,” there was a wonderful little show called Insomniac. Comedian Dave Attell would visit cities and see what happens in the late night and wee hours of the morning like hanging out at truck stops, drinking a lot in bars with the regulars and of course, spinning tunes in low-rent strip clubs in Portland. It was simple, slice-of-life amusement hosted by a brilliant comedian. Want to feel better about yourself, watch Captain Miserable’s new special on HBO where he tackles the important topics of the day:

• Why you shouldn’t drink too much Jägermeister
• His visit to the Middle East
• The “accidental” death of “the Crocodile Hunter”
• Global warming
• “Fat dreams” about new soups

Captain Miserable premieres Sat., December 8 at 10 pm ET/PT. Check out this video preview.

Shop Philly: The immensely popular Punk Rock Flea Market brought to you by the fine folks at R5 Productions is back with a very special holiday edition (even more special than that ER episode). It’s always a ton of fun and “the perfect spot to pick up that weird and unusual gift for your friends, family and loved ones…with over 100 tables of vendors… Do not let the name lead you to believe that it’s just punk records, clothes etc. – it’s a full on flea market with everything from furniture, to laptops /computers , to stereo equipment, to handmade apparel, to vegan treats, information from various non profit groups, book stores, artists selling their work, bicycles & skateboards and whatever else we can fit onto the ballroom floor at The Starlight Ballroom.” Our own Todd Marrone will also be representin’ with his in-demand artwork and t-shirts.

• When: Sunday, December 16th, 10am-5pm
• Where: The Starlight Ballroom – 460 North 9th Street, Philly
• Donation: $3