JustinKaufmann

Justin Kaufmann is a founding writer and performer with Schadenfreude Media. When he isn't running around on stage with fake blood smeared all over his chest or making enemies with this here website, he is Senior Content Developer at Chicago Public Radio. He lives with his wife in the West Loop and his son Miles.

The City That Works: New Rhymefest Video!!!

The City That Works: New Rhymefest Video!!!

Have you seen Rhymefest’s new video for his song “Prosperity”? Check it out here and then come see the hot-ass rapper at the Schad show on Thursday. He will be performing his track “Celebration” live with The Jordan Years. And from what I’ve heard, Rhymefest is also a huge Wrigleyville Cubs fan. He also hangs [...]

Good Morning.

Good Morning.

City that Works Thursday, June 17. 9PM. $10. Martyr’s – 3855 N. Lincoln. With The Jordan Years. Part of the TBS Just for Laughs Festival. Oh right… did we mention Rhymefest? No? Well, Rhymefest will be there. So will Eddie and Jobo.

Schad archives: Lita Ford & Schad Rent Party

Schad archives: Lita Ford & Schad Rent Party

If you are on the fence about coming to the Schad show on Friday night, well, maybe Lita Ford will convince you. We’re not saying Lita will make an appearance, but if she did, it would look a lot like this gem from 2007… Gallery Cab – 8pm. It’s early enough that you can get [...]

Big News! ‘City That Works’ at Just for Laughs Chicago! Special Guest: Rhymefest!

Big News! 'City That Works' at Just for Laughs Chicago! Special Guest: Rhymefest!

This weekend, we will play the Gallery Cabaret. The show will be an early one at 8pm, but it will still have that late-night rockin’ feeling. All new material, all new groove. If you haven’t seen Schad with the band, do it now. But the reason for today’s post is to officially announce that Schad [...]

The City That Works: That Show is so f&$#in funny, man!

The City That Works: That Show is so f&$#in funny, man!

1st guy: Man, you gotta love Kate. She’s funny man. 2nd guy: HAHHAHHA. Sandy is a funny dude man. 3rd guy: I find none of it funny man. I’m going to put my gloves on and kick an ass. These guys will be at the Gallery Cabaret on Friday. You should too!

The City That Works: Don’t Look Down! It’s a New Schad Show!

The City That Works: Don't Look Down! It's a New Schad Show!

Guy on left: Hey thanks for the cig. What are you doing Friday night? Guy on right: Going to Schad/Jordan Years show at the Gallery Cabaret. You? Guy on left: Shit. That’s Friday? Damn, I wanted to see if you wanted to get a bite to eat because I’m secretly gay for you. Forget it, [...]

Mascots on a Mission Video #1: The overview

Mascots on a Mission Video #1: The overview

This past year, Schad has been busy working with several not-for-profit groups to make funny video campaigns. One of which was our good pals at Donate Life Illinois. April 2010 is Donate life month and they are trying to get the word out about why you should get off your ass and become an organ [...]

Brian D’Arcy James is back in Chicago. No, he’s not at the Auditorium Theater…he’s at the Gallery Cabaret!

Brian D'Arcy James is back in Chicago. No, he's not at the Auditorium Theater...he's at the Gallery Cabaret!

Saturday night 9pm, Gallery Cabaret in Bucktown. And for those not in the know about how cool it is to have Brian D’Arcy James, here’s a clip. Seriously, we weren’t bullshitting about his chops. For God’s sake, he was on Rosie!!!!!!

Breaking: Schad back on stage April 10th!

Breaking: Schad back on stage April 10th!

Break yourself, fools! Schadenfreude is coming to a small town near you. Well, Chicago. That’s right, we are BACK on stage this spring with a brand new show with brand new material. Not only do we have a kick-ass show, but we now have a kick-ass band! We are teaming up with the hot new [...]

Bound to happen: Tiger apology remixed

Bound to happen: Tiger apology remixed

This is hitting the internets today…

Daley Learns Chicago Loses the 2016 Olympic Bid

Daley Learns Chicago Loses the 2016 Olympic Bid

40 Percent of World Will Get Swine Flu. That’s 2 Members of Schad.

40 Percent of World Will Get Swine Flu. That's 2 Members of Schad.

WBEZ 20: Steve Edwards jumps in the lake for us

WBEZ 20: Steve Edwards jumps in the lake for us

This is another video in a series of public radio commercials. It features Kate and WBEZ host Steve Edwards. He’s funny.

Eat it! Caption this for me.

Eat it! Caption this for me.

Hey funny fuckers – caption this for me. Miles is 2.

Feel Good Friday Video

Is it cool to use Chris Brown’s music after he beat up Rihanna? Or is it ok because he issued an apology?